May 14th- Riley PTO Meeting @ 6:30 in the Media Center

May 17th- Riley Lugnuts PTO Family Night

May 21st- Run Raiser

May 27th- No School - Memorial Day

May 28th Field Day

May 30th- Class of 2024 Commencement- 7:30PM @ SJHS

May 31st- Ice Cream Social 6pm -8PM

June 10th- Early Release @ 1:35

June 11th- Early Release @ 1:35

Click the picture for tips on how to prevent summer slide.

Important Run Raiser Dates-

May 3rd- Last Day for donations

May 21st- Run Raiser Day!

May 31st- Wrap up Assembly

Friday, May 31st after school. More detailed information will come home with your student this month. Thank you Riley PTO!

This Spring, Riley students will be taking the M-STEP (Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress) The M-STEP is a 21st-century test given primarily online each spring and is designed to gauge how well students are mastering state standards. These standards, developed for educators by educators, broadly outline what students should know and be able to do to be prepared to enter the workplace, career education training, and college.

M-STEP results, when combined with classroom work, report cards, local district assessments and other tools, offer a comprehensive view of student progress and achievement. For additional information, click M-STEP: What it is, What it means - And What it Offers.

Hi there,

Riley has several field trip dates coming up in several grades. Field trips are an extension of the classroom and provide valuable opportunities for students to engage with their peers, enhance their learning experience, and broaden their understanding through hands-on exploration of different environments and subject matter. To guarantee that everyone, including parents, have a unique and enjoyable experience, we would like to outline some of our expectations as a school to prioritize the safety and well-being of all students.

The following highlights some school expectations regarding field trips:

Chaperones/Volunteers

-Parents who have been asked to chaperone/volunteer and are going to be in charge of groups of students must have an ICHAT background check. Ask your child's teacher for the chaperone background check form. This is provided by the school.

-Chaperones only need to fill out a background check form once per year. If you have already done so, please check with your child's teacher to make sure you have been cleared.

-Students are expected to remain with their assigned groups, even if their parents are present.

Student/Parent Dismissal

-Students who ride the bus to the field trip location are expected to ride the bus back.

-If there is a special circumstance where you need to transport your student from the field trip we kindly ask that you make sure to prearrange this with the child's teachers and the office.

-If a student is signed out by a parent/guardian on the day of the field trip that student is marked as absent from school at that time.

As your family begins to prepare for summer, you may be wondering how you can help your child stay on top of the skills they have learned in math this year. Playing games that review their skills is an excellent and fun way to help your child. Please go to this link for a list of games and websites that you may find helpful.

We are starting to building rosters for classes for the 24-25 school year. If you are interested in having input in that process please read the attached letter for deadlines and other important information pertaining to giving input for your student.

In partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, St. Johns Public Schools is excited to offer the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering kindergarten through sixth grade.

This inspiring, weeklong summer experience provides opportunities for open-ended, hands-on exploration of science, technology, engineering and more! Taking on a variety of exhilarating activities each day, children have fun collaborating with friends, thinking creatively, and inventing their own solutions to real-world challenges.

The week begins on June 17th with Rachael Post serving as Director (a St. Johns Public School teacher). The all-new 2024 program will spark the imagination of both new and returning campers with an adventure full of inspiration, innovation, and unforgettable discoveries!

During this action-packed, confidence-boosting program, young innovators will:

• • In the Game: Develop their own sports ball and customize a light-up game with a unique brand and logo as they explore athletics, design and innovation
• • Let’s Glow: Discover the science of light through illuminating inventions and fluorescent animals, then build a one-of-a-kind Glow Box using circuitry and ultraviolet light
• • Operation HydroDrop: Embark on an epic global operation to tackle water challenges around the world, learning the role that water plays with the help of a robotic lab-on-wheels
• • Prototyping Game Show: Star as a contestant on a prototyping game show, molding and shaping ideas into awesome inventions using everyday items and a DIY toolbox

Early registration discounts are available! Register using SUM25 by 3/27 to save $25 off the $270 registration fee. Availability is limited, so visit invent.org/mylocalcamp or call 800-968-4332 to secure your child’s spot today!

On Friday, May 17th, Riley PTO is putting on a family night event at Lugnuts Cooley Stadium. Come watch the game support or students as they sing in front of the home crowd. Check out the PTO page on Facebook for more info. Contact Larissa Clark at gleasonclarkl@sjredwings.org is you'd like to help assist getting students on and off the field for their performance.

Summer is almost here and the weather is getting warmer! Thanks for all the parents who donated equipment for the playground, you are appreciated!

Don't forget that we provide breakfast in the morning!!! Free Breakfast and lunch is served daily!

https://sjredwings.nutrislice.com/menu/riley/breakfast/2024-04-01

https://sjredwings.nutrislice.com/menu/riley/breakfast/2024-05-01