Riverside Families,
Happy Mother’s Day weekend!
A mother’s love for her child is one of the most powerful and universal forces in the world. No matter where we live, many of us share similar hopes and dreams for our children: fulfilling lives, happiness, health, meaningful relationships, and success in school and beyond.
Mother’s Day is a special time for children to honor the love, care, and sacrifices of their mothers. Here at Riverside, we know how fortunate many of us are to have the opportunity to celebrate with flowers, treats, or kind words. But for many children around the world, that opportunity may not exist. Instead of focusing on school and building their future, they may be helping to support their families through hard work in fields, factories, or other work. For those children, the opportunities are different than our students, but the greatest gift they can give their mothers is possibly the same as our greatest gifts - their children’s effort to access and embrace education—a path that can lead to a brighter future.
As we honor our mothers this year, we also want to recognize the important role mothers—and all caregivers—play in shaping the academic and personal success of our students. Your dedication to your child’s growth is reflected in everything they do here at Riverside Elementary.
We thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to your child’s education. Wishing all our Riverside mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers a joyful and well-deserved Mother’s Day.
Mrs. Tara Rice
