March

Our top parent priority for the month:

We are on a mission to help our first-eighth graders master their math facts, and we need your support! Strong math fact fluency is the key to success in more difficult math problems. When students have their math facts memorized, they can focus on higher-level thinking instead of getting stuck counting on their fingers.

The great news is that students only need to focus on 8-12 math facts at a time, making practice easier. You can help at home by practicing math facts with your child. Flashcards, quick quizzes, and even fun math games can make a big difference. Just a few minutes of practice each day can lead to major improvements!

Thank you for your support in helping our students grow in confidence and math skills. Let’s work together to make this a great success!

Be part of history as our Drama Club takes the stage for their first-ever performance!

Title: Jump 'n Jive Juliet
Date: March 6th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Main Campus Gymnasium
Cost: FREE ADMISSION FOR EVERYONE

Get ready to laugh, cheer, and be amazed as our students bring this lively musical to life. It’s a night full of energy, creativity, and unforgettable moments you won’t want to miss. Gather your family and friends, and join us in celebrating this exciting milestone! See you there!

About the Play

JUMP N’ JIVE JULIET

A 1940's musical classic, Jump N’ Jive Juliet! The Montague-Capulet family feud skyrocketed. Mr.

Montague and his son, Ron, are planning a jitterbug dance contest. Mr. Capulet and his daughter, Juliet, are rehearsing “Romeo and Juliet.” When the rehearsing center gets double-booked for both these events at the same time, it’s up to Ron and Juliet to settle the grudge between their fathers. If they don’t succeed, the mayor threatens to shut down both family businesses.

On the Road to the 8th grade Field Trip, May 5th-8th 🛣️

• Please remember to send partial payment if you have not done so already. The total cost of the trip is $210.00 with the final payment due April 22nd❗ We will have a Parent Meeting as we get closer to the trip!

Please contact Hanna.swanson@4riverscs.org or Angela.garcia@4riverscs.org with any questions you may have!

Get Ready to Glow! 🌟

• Join us for the Jr. Prep Black Light Social on March 20th from 5-7 p.m.! Wear your brightest white or neon school-friendly clothes and bring a snack to share with friends. It's going to be a night of fun and glow! Reminder: The entrance and pick-up area will be at the back door of the multipurpose room (aka drop-off and pick-up in the rear parking lot behind Bi-Mart).

School field trips are coming soon! If you're interested in volunteering to attend your student's trip, don't forget to get ready ahead of time. Ensure you have a completed volunteer form and background check on file with the main office by the deadline of April 1. For more details, call the front office at (541) 889-3715.

Get ready for a fun-filled finish to the school year! For all the upcoming events, be sure to check out our Spring Events Master Calendar. We'll be keeping it updated in real-time. If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out to the main office or your student's teacher.

Get Ready for an Unforgettable Night!

• Prom is just around the corner! Join us for "An Enchanted Night" on March 21 from 7-11 PM at the Four Rivers Cultural Center and Museum. Tickets are available for $15 per couple and $20 for singles. Don't miss this magical evening!

It's time for our Four Riv Falcons to shake off winter and greet the arrival of Spring! Join us on April 17 at 6 PM for our annual Spring Performance. This year's theme is, "El Reino de Los Niños." This special event honors Día de los Niños, a celebration that recognizes the importance of children in our society. Performance details will be sent at a later day.

This Spring Break, help your student embrace the Benefits of Boredom. As Spring Break approaches, consider a simple yet powerful strategy: giving your kids space to be bored. By limiting screen time, you're encouraging them to explore their creativity, try new things, and develop problem-solving skills. It might not always be easy, but these moments of "boredom" can lead to some of the most valuable learning experiences. So, take a deep breath and let your kids discover the world around them!

Research shows that when kids are bored, their brains are actually working hard. They're processing past experiences and learning from their surroundings, which helps boost creativity and problem-solving skills. This is an important part of how children develop and grow.

• March 12, Pre-kinder Workshop #1
• March 6, Jump N Jive Juliet Performance
• March 7, No School Friday
• March 13, Ninth Annual Malheur County Spelling Bee
• March 13, Sr. Prep Sports Banquet
• March 14, Family Friday
• March 20, Jr. Prep Blacklight Social
• March 21, No School Friday
• March 21, Sr. Prep Prom
• March 24-28, Spring Break

As part of Classified Staff Appreciation Week in Oregon, we're celebrating our incredible paraprofessional crew on March 5 because Four Riv wouldn't be the same without these amazing ladies. Their dedication and support are invaluable to our school community!

From patiently guiding students through lunch lines and recess, to helping with drop-off and pick-up, our paraprofessionals are always there for the kids in big and small ways. They're the go-to classroom support, checking homework, assisting with lessons, and providing a helping hand whenever needed. Their kindness, patience, and commitment make a real difference in the lives of our students and teachers. Let's give a big round of applause to our amazing ladies!

We're celebrating our second year of supporting Sr. Prep students as they take the lead in engagement! Our talented team of ambassadors has been doing an outstanding job creating engaging content for the Sr. Prep Instagram and Facebook account. Through this experience, they're not only gaining valuable skills but also showcasing their creativity. Plus, because of their efforts, the Instagram account is growing and becoming more entertaining for students, parents, and teachers! Let's give a big round of applause to: Ema, Gabby, Abby, Marcus, Karen, and Evan!

It's hard to believe two months have passed! We want to express our deepest gratitude to America, a dedicated Falcon alumni, for all she's done for our community. Helping as an intern with marketing to supporting at the front desk and in classrooms, America has been a shining example of commitment and kindness. As she heads back to Portland State University to complete her studies and graduate in June, we wish her all the best and thank her again for being an integral part of our Falcon family! America's last day with us is March 14.

We're thrilled to recognize students who have become experts at quickly recalling basic math facts like addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Being a math-fact superstar means they can quickly recall basic math, which helps them succeed in solving more difficult math problems down the road 🚀.

These students have worked hard to master and memorize these essential skills, and we're proud of their achievements! 🎈

Our Math-Fact Superstars:

• Academic First: Alyse 🌟

• Progressive First: Jacob 🌟

• 2nd Grade: Victoria 🌟

• 3rd Grade: Nickolas R. 🌟

Fourth Graders Who Advanced to the Next Level:
These students successfully completed 20 multiplication problems per minute or more 🚀:

• Aaron J

• Adrian R

• Amilio D

• Arturo N

• Beth E

• Cruz N

• Daleyza C

• Ivan M

• Landon R

• Leah C

• Mason N

• Nazeah N

• Nickolas S

• Paolina M

• Petra B

• Sarahi O

Fifth Graders Who Reached the Next Level:
These students met the goal of completing 20 multiplication problems correctly in one minute 🎉:

• Aaron R

• Adrian M

• Allison D

• America C

• Anderson F

• Ashley R

• Brackett H

• Devynn L

• Eli N

• Elias M

• ItzayanaA

• Kendra N

• Keyla D

• Liam A

• Mario G

• Nahomi R

• Samuel L

• Sofia S

• Valeria B

Fifth Graders Who Showed Significant Improvement:
These students improved their scores by more than 20 points from last week 🚀:

• Samuel L

• Alakai R

• Anderson M

• Devynn L

• Nahomi R

• Itzayana A

Congratulations to all our math superstars! 🎊

Welcome to the Four Rivers family to all of our pre-kindergartners! A special congratulations to our students who were selected through the Kindergarten drawing. Required parent/student meetings are in full swing to help prepare your little for a dual language education. Here are the dates:

Workshop #1: March 5 @ 6 PM

Workshop #2: March 19 @ 6 PM

Workshop #3: April 2 @ 6 PM

Workshop #4: April 23 @ 6 PM

Sr. Prep Spring Sports

• Schedules
• Tennis - Head Coach Trish Alvarez, Assistant coach Tara O'Connor
• Track & Field - Head Coach Elizabeth Hale, Assistant coach Kim McDowall

Jr. Prep Spring Sports

• Schedules
• Tennis - Head Coach Samantha Reynolds, Assistant coach Shawn Reynolds
• Track & Field - Head Coach Edith Franco, Assistant coach TBD

Check out our first Athletic Newsletter!

Read it here.

Save the Date: Sr. Prep Winter Sports Banquet on March 13 🏀🤼
It’s time to celebrate the accomplishments of Sr. Prep basketball and wrestling athletes! Winter athletic families, please join us on March 13 at 5:30 PM in the gymnasium. Please bring a dessert to share for this special event. 🎉

Follow Four Rivers Athletics! 🏅

Stay in the loop with game updates, scores, and team news! Don’t miss a moment—follow our athletics pages and cheer on our student-athletes. Stay connected and show your support today!

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Shop like a Falcon 🛒

Bucket hats, baby bibs, Falcon shirts with your name on it… Grab your Falcon gear today! Check it out here.

Do you visit our Four Rivers website often?

Did you know you can find parent resources and the latest notifications there?

Check out:

Family-Student Links and Notifications

Suicide Prevention Guide & Resources

Plus, have you met Officer Gomez yet? If you want to keep your kids safe,

then you really need to follow him.

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