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Good afternoon Riverton families,
Last newsletter I gave a brief overview of the origins of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrated annually in May. As a lifelong learner, I enjoy continuing to educate myself on the history of our world. Here are a few historical figures and events I learned about as I explored https://edsitement.org/teachers-guides/asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-and-history-us :
Kintaro (Sessue) Hayakawa: was a Japanese-born actor who rose to become one of Hollywood’s most prominent and highly paid stars during the silent film era of the 1910s. Hayakawa was frequently cast in roles that portrayed him as either a villain or a forbidden romantic interest, reflecting the racial stereotypes prevalent in early Hollywood. Frustrated with these limited and often negative roles, Hayakawa took the unprecedented step of founding his own film production company, Haworth Pictures Corporation, in 1918. This made him the first person of Asian descent to own a Hollywood studio, through which he produced and starred in numerous films, earning millions and gaining greater creative control over his work.
AAPI Cultural Legacies: The Lunar New Year & Hawaiian Music are just two cultural legacies. The Lunar New Year is not celebrated by all Asian communities and the event can have a floating date based on the lunar calendar. Variations of this event are celebrated in China, Korea, Vietnam, and Tibet. Music has a significant role in Hawaiian culture. One musical genre, slack-key guitar is well known worldwide. These sounds and instruments can be heard worldwide.
Have you heard of Angel Island? Due to our proximity to the East Coast, we often connect immigration to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. However, on the West Coast, Angel Island was where a majority of immigrants crossing the Pacific arrived from 1910-1940. This island created isolation for families, separating men from women and children in the barracks. As a point of comparison from 1892 to 1954 over twelve million immigrants entered the United States through Ellis Island. From 1910 through 1940, one million immigrants entered the United States through Angel Island.
With gratitude,
Mr. Zagorski
Important Dates to Remember:
*****IMPORTANT 2024-25 CALENDAR CHANGE*****
We have been notified by the State of New Jersey that the Primary Election Date has been changed from June 3, 2025 to June 10, 2025.
Riverton School will now have a full day for students and staff on June 3, 2025.
On June, 10, 2025 (Primary Election Day) students will have an early dismissal:
12:20 p.m. dismissal for Grades 1-8
12:10 p.m. dismissal for Preschool
12:15 p.m. dismissal for Kindergarten
There will also be a Teacher In-Service in the afternoon on June 10, 2025.
These changes will be approved at the May 27, 2025 Board of Education Meeting.
Please note these calendar changes. We apologize for any inconvenience.
5/21 - School Closed for Students (Teacher In-Service)
5/21 - PTO Middle School Trip
5/22 - Arbor Day 9:00 - 9:45AM
5/23 - 5th through 8th grade Field Day
5/23 - Early Dismissal for students Preschool dismisses 12:10PM, Kindergarten 12:15PM and grades 1-8 dismiss at 12:20PM
5/26 - Memorial Day (School Closed)
5/27 - Laps for Literacy K-3
5/27 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 pm
5/28-5/30 - 8th Grade Adventure Trip
5/29 - Kindergarten Show - 2:15 pm
5/30 - 2nd Grade Show - 9:15 am
6/3 - FULL DAY OF SCHOOL
6/4 - Safety Patrol Trip
6/5 - Food Sustainability Event - Families and Schools Come Together! Be sure to RSVP! 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
6/6 - Preschool through 4th grade Field Day
6/9 - Mr. Softee visiting 1:00-3:00 pm
6/10 - Early Dismissal for students Preschool dismisses12:10PM, Kindergarten 12:15PM and grades 1-8 dismiss at 12:20PM
6/11 - Art Show (Gym) 6:30-8:00 pm
6/12 - 3rd Grade Show 1:00 pm
6/13 - 5th Grade Move Up Dance - 1:30 pm
6/13 - Palmyra HS Clap Out 1:00 pm
6/16, 6/17, 6/18 - Early Dismissal for all students
6/16 - 8th Grade Graduation - 7:00 pm
6/17 - 8th Grade Celebration
6/18 - Last Day for Students (Early Dismissal)
6/24 - Board of Education Meeting - 6:30 pm
Congratulations Mrs. Devonshire & Mrs. Williams!
Yesterday, the Burlington County Association of School Administrators hosted their annual Burlington County Governor's Educator of the Year ceremony at the Westin Hotel in Mount Laurel. Mrs. Devonshire was recognized as the Riverton School Teacher of the Year and Mrs. Williams was recognized as the Riverton School Educational Services Professional of the Year. Mrs. Devonshire & Mrs. Williams were given plaques and recognized amongst their peers in Burlington County. We are proud of you!
6/5 - Families & Schools Together Event - Food Sustainability - 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Would you like to learn more about food sustainability?
Are you interested in growing your own garden?
If you answered yes then this event is for you!
Join the community to learn more about food sustainability during uncertain times.
Participants will receive basic gardening supplies, food & additional resources.
We will have a talk from Toni Farmer, a master
gardener, food sustainability advocate, social media
influencer and University of Penn adjunct professor
Dinner from The Early Bird will be available to attendees
(up to 50).
Thank You PTO!
Good Morning/Afternoon Middle School Parents!
We are currently in the planning stages for the 2025-2026 school year at Palmyra Middle School and are beginning to formulate our rosters for the fall and winter seasons. If your current 5th, 6th, or 7th child is interested in playing a middle school sport, joining the marching band/color guard or performing with our drama club with students from Palmyra Middle School during the 2025-2026 school year please follow the two steps below.
Step 1:
Please fill out the brief form in the link below so we can add your student to our 2025-2026 middle school rosters and our coaches can get your contact information.
2025-2026 Palmyra Middle School Athletics Registration
Step 2:
Each student interested in playing a sport or joining the marching band/color guard with Palmyra Middle School during the 2025-2026 school year will also need to have the physical exam packet and registration information completed. For anyone who wishes to play a fall sport the deadline to return the completed physical exam packet is September 6th. The physical exam and registration packet is not needed if you are just joining the drama club. If you have any questions please reach out to me at mpapenberg@palmyra.k12.nj.us. Here is the link for the physical exam and registration packet:
PHS Physical Exam and Registration Packet
Go Panthers!
Sincerely,
Mike Papenberg
Palmyra High School
Director of Athletics
Riverton PTO Corner
Please come out to our PTO meeting. Next month's meeting will be held Wednesday, June 18th at 7:00 pm. Thank you for your support!
Riverton PTO - 2024-2025 STAR FAMILY PROGRAM
Panther Soccer Camp w/ Coach Papenberg
PE Academy Summer Sports Camp - Summer 2025
Directors:
Dave Zaun, Bob Sciarrotta
Grades:
Students entering grades 1-9
Dates:
Week 1: June 23 - June 26 (9 AM - 12 PM)
Week 2: June 30 - June 3 (9 AM - 12 PM)
Location:
Riverton Park
Riverton Summer League Basketball
Camp Cardinal - 6/14/2025
Burlington County’s Department of Human Services and the Division of Behavioral Heath and Youth Services is hosting the first Camp Cardinal of 2025.
The free camp will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 14th 2025, at YMCA of the Pines in Medford. It is open to children in Burlington County between the ages of 7 and 14 years old and their families to address challenges of family stressors, Mental Health, and Substance Use Disorder.
The camp will provide children with a safe space to interact and participate in activities as they learn coping skills to build resilience to stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental-health issues.
We will also provide a space for discussion for the youth in attendance to talk about how Substance Use has affected their lives amongst their peers and their families.
The Hope One for Youth Program will also be on hand to provide resources to both the youth and their parents.
Please see the attached flyer for more information and to sign up!
Jennifer Wright
Department of Human Services
Division of Behavioral Health and Youth Services
O: (609)265-5538 F: (609)265-5382
Pal Riv Soccer Club Travel Reorganization
Palmyra Riverton Soccer Club (Click to access the sign up form)
2025/26 Season (Fall 2025 & Spring 2026)
US Soccer is making changes nationally to move to a school year based age grouping rather than birth year by the 2026-2027 season. PRSC will be organizing over the next to years in preparation for this change.
Evaluations for next season will be held on 4/15, 4/17 and 4/18 at Legion field. There will be 3 sessions a night for one hour and players will be split by age group. You will be able to choose your preferred night below.
We ask that any player (current or future) to please fill out the following form for organization and be present for at least one session of evaluations. This reorganization will help determine the number of teams PRSC will be fielding upcoming next fall.
Riverton Yacht Club Learn to Sail 2025
Click the image to read about Riverton Yacht Club's Learn to Sail in the summer of 2025.
Girl Scouts Registration
Make new friends and make new memories.
Whether it’s adventuring at our summer camps,
making crafts with your new besties, or even creating your own
science experiments,
We want you
in our crew!
Click here or the image to see the full registration information.
Click here to read the Get Ready with Girl Scouts Flyer.
Pal Riv Baseball & Softball
Click here or the image to access the full flyer with full details.
