The Riverchase Times
May 2024
A Note from the Principal
Dear Families:
As we come to the end of another wonderful school year, we want to take a moment to reflect on the memories we've created together. From exciting field trips to heartwarming classroom moments, it's been a year filled with growth, learning, and joy.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and students who have contributed to making this year so special. Your dedication and support have truly made a difference in the lives of our students, and we are grateful for your partnership.
As we prepare for the summer break and look forward to the adventures that lie ahead, we want to remind you to please notify Pam Harris, our registrar, at pharris@hoover.k12.al.us if you have moved or will be relocating over the summer. Ensuring that our records are up-to-date and to support you in making the transition to a new school as seamless as possible.
Once again, thank you for a fantastic year. We wish you all a safe and enjoyable summer filled with fun, relaxation, and cherished moments with family.
Sincerely,
Dr. Alice Turney, Principal
Counselor's Corner
Congratulations to these student leaders who were recognized in April for demonstrating PATIENCE. Patience is waiting until later for what you want now.
Carlisle-Rayia Green and Olivia Masjoan Bordcoch
Cook- Ava Legg and Aryn Tellis
Loftin- Mo’Riah Madison and Ariyah Hutchison
Mwakajumba- Justice Witte
Roberts-Logan McCrary
Beam- Alex Church
Bernard- Thiago Paz and Amy Lee
C. Bryant- Abdul Manan
Grande- Jacqueline Gyengo and Maggie Ling
Woods- Brandon Johnson and Jamarcus Lynch
Johnson-Caleb Perry and Vihaan Thumuganti
McCoy- Brooklyn Pate
Mitchell- Lance Goodson and Annabelle Hall
Smith- Jonah Whitson
Woodward- Josiah Leonard and David Juarez
Brown- Vivaan Khandelwal and Lucciana Lopez Moreno
K. Bryant-BraNya Davis and Clayton Masters
Dunn- Jamel Jones
Kline- Zylan Tillman and Andy Friedman
Weaver- Zahir Gumm and Vianney Mendoza Martinez
Conwell-Anissa Huett, Waylon Bishop,Amber Wright
Everette - Jazmin Bell, Maily Hernandez
Nieder - Leilani Jackson and Owen Bullock
Ogletree- Uriel Juarez, Nami Nguyen, Emmy Fladstol
Barnett- Mallory Jackson, Alaina Khan
Grant- Saira Syeda, Camille Pate
Immel- Charlie Hartselle & Fatima Jiwa
Stankard - Magnolia Moon
Rogers- Davey Bishop, Alyce Smith
Yarko– Lexie Martinez-Lovera
5th Grade Parents - Please Join Us for Parent Academy
Preparing Your Child for Middle School
Presented by Mrs. Melissa Hadder, Principal of Berry
Mrs. Shonteria Culpepper, Sixth Grade Principal
Mr. John Aufdemorte, Sixth Grade Counselor
Thursday, May 2nd
7:30-8:30am in the Counselor Classroom
This is an informal opportunity to get to know a few of those who will be helping your child transition into middle school.
Help a new friend be less stressed about attending a new school
Help a new RES friend smile
Be someone our new friend can lean on for support
From the Nurse
Dear Parent/Guardian,
The end of the school year requires some housekeeping tasks throughout the school. The health room is no exception.
An adult will be required to pick up any medications that your child may have in the health room, unless your child has specific written permissions to carry the medication on their person. Medications should be picked up by noon on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Any medications left at school will be destroyed after noon on May 23. No exceptions.
When your child returns to school in August a new medication form with parent and physician signature will be required. This will be sent to you along with a Health Care Plan for next year ( if one is required) that you will need to sign and return along with the medication and the form. One form will be required for each medication brought to school for the 2024-2025 school year.
If you have any questions please call me at 205-439-3430.
SPECIALS
LIBRARY
We are so excited to host author Sarah Weeks on May 1st! Third, fourth, and fifth graders will have the opportunity to hear from this internationally best-selling author. Mrs. Weeks will also be signing books after her presentations. If you pre-ordered a book, Ms. Wells will have it ready for signing. If you want to send in a book for signing, please send it with your child on May 1st.
MUSIC
PE
Good Day!
Riverchase Elementary Field Day is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Our physical education department at here at Riverchase will again be selling Field Day t-shirts that our students, staff, volunteers* (see below) and parents may purchase. Students are encouraged, but not required, to wear the shirt on the day of the event. The funds raised from the purchase of a shirt will go to benefit all of our Physical Education classes at RES.
If you would be interested in signing up as a volunteer, please reach out and email either of the coaches as volunteers need prior approval from the office. This year’s t-shirt is a white cotton short sleeve shirt with the below logos. T-shirts will cost $15. We have included the t-shirt design.
You may place an order online at Secure4.myschoolfees.com only. The last day to place an order will be Thursday May 9th. MSFs will stay online until 11pm on Thursday May 9th. No orders will be taken after the deadline.
Thanks!
Will Patridge and Blake Gilchrist
RES Physical Education Teachers
SAVE THE DATE
DATES TO REMEMBER
May 2nd: Talent Show
May 6th-10th: Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7th: Spirit Night @ Rock & Roll Sushi
May 24th: Spirit Day @ Yogurt Mountain ALL DAY
Save the Date- Talent Show May 2nd
*Our talent show raises funds for the Fifth Grade Fun Day!
Doors open at 5:30, Show starts at 6:00
$5 entry ticket on myschool fees (available April 3rd-May 1st), $7 entry ticket at the door, cash/check only, concessions cash only. No refunds.
Any 4th or 5th grade student may sign up to perform. Please see details going home in purple folders or email restalentshow@gmail.com for additional information.
Fundraising
Thank you so much for you support! The 2nd Annual Auction was a HUGE success!
Hoover City Schools Chess Championship will be held on Saturday, May 11th 2024. Please see the attached flyer for details. Dr. Kevin Maddox Superintendent of Hoover City Schools will Award Trophies and Medals to the winners.
Date and Time - Saturday, May 11th 2024. All registrants MUST check-in during on-site.
ON-SITE CHECK IN: 8:00am – 8:30am. Rounds begin at 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30AM.
Location - Riverchase Elementary School, 1950 Old Montgomery Hwy, Hoover, Alabama 35244
Sections - 12 sections, by School Grade. Grade 1 through Grade 12
Click here for Registration Link.
This is a FREE Chess Tournament for Students in Hoover City Schools. Early Registration is strongly encouraged.
Thanks,
Coach Balagee
US Chess Federation Certified Chess Coach
US Chess Federation Tournament Director
FIDE National Instructor
www.ChessKidsNation.com
Free Online Chess Evaluation - https://chesskidsnation.com/assessment/
Whatsapp: https://wa.me/12054211523
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ChessKidsNationChessClub
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChessKidsNation
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ChessKidsNation
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chesskidsnation
Other ways to help
Spring PTO General Body Meeting
Thursday, May 2nd at 6:00 preceding the talent show
Note from PTO: In our Spring General Body meeting on May 2nd, we will be voting on a PTO bylaws amendment that has already been passed by the PTO Board. The proposed amendment adds one new position to the board, Community Relations Chair, and reassigns a few responsibilities to different board members to lighten the load of some of our more demanding roles. If you would like to see the proposed amended bylaws in their entirety prior to the meeting, please click here. The yellow portions will be removed or moved and the blue portions will be added. If you have questions about this, please email pto.riverchase@gmail.com.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
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EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
(Board policy, 6.6) No student will be unlawfully excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits
of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the Board on the
basis of race, ethnicity, color, disability, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, immigrant or
migrant status, non-English speaking ability, or homeless status. All career and technical education
opportunities are offered to all students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. The
district also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
Mrs. Claire Jones-Moore, IDEA Coordinator
Mrs. Terri Coleman, 504 Coordinator
Mrs. Natasha Flowers, Title I Coordinator
Mrs. Natasha Flowers, Title II Coordinator
Mrs. Natasha Flowers, Title III Coordinator
Dr. Terry Lamar, Title IX Coordinator
Hoover City Schools
2810 Metropolitan Way
Hoover, AL 35243
(205) 439-1000
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be made without regard to factors or considerations prohibited by federal or state law (as such laws may
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unlawful discrimination or harassment. Inquiries regarding compliance and complaint procedures can be
directed to:
Mrs. Kristi Williams, Equal Opportunity Employment Coordinator
Hoover City Schools
2810 Metropolitan Way
Hoover, AL 35243
(205) 439-1000