April 1st- School Resumes

April 8th- Riley PTO Meeting @ 6:30 in the Media Center

April 11th- Spring Pictures

April 15th-22nd Book Fair

April 17th- Parent Teacher Conferences 4:30-7:30

April 19th- No Classes for Students

April 24th- 5th Grade Middle School Visit

April 28th- May 3rd- 5th Grade Zoo Unit at Potters Park Zoo

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

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

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.

Hello Riley parents!

Spring Portraits are scheduled for

Thursday April 11th

Only students who have an order placed before picture day will be photographed.

Your child will be photographed on a white background. You are able to select Packages in Black and White or Color!

Please use the link below to order your school portrait package.

ALL ORDERS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE.

There will be no order forms sent home. If you would rather not submit an online order please call the studio 989-227-8441 and we will take your order over the phone.

Directions:

Simply search for your student by name. You can type either their first or last name and you will see student names pop up. If you have multiple students please submit separate orders for each child. If you do not see your students name, choose "New Person" and add their information during check out.

You DO NOT need to send the printed receipt to school. We will already have a record of your payment!

Items under the PRINTS & PRODUCTS tabs are available as an add on after you have selected a package.

Click this link or copy this web address below and paste into the address bar

ospgo.com/1US5

We are looking forward to photographing your children!! If you have any questions please call the studio 989-227-8441 or email Andrew@Canfieldjenkins.com

Here are a couple of games that you might be interested in purchasing for your child:

1. Clumsy Thief: An adding to 100 game for 2-5 students

2. Clumsy Thief Jr.: An adding to 10 game for K-2 students

In addition, here is a game that you can play with a standard deck of cards: it is called Close Call and it is from the site www.mathgeekmama.com. This is an addition game that is best for 2nd-3rd graders, however there are variations presented for younger and older students.

In celebration of Youth Arts Month, The SJPS Elementary Art Department presents their annual Elementary Art Show, hosted by Briggs Public LIbrary Students from Riley, Eureka, Gateway, and Oakview show of their talents by displaying work they have done throughout the year.

This year over 150 students from the 4 elementary buildings will be showcased. at Briggs Public LIbrary

The event starts Monday, March 11 and runs through the end of April.

A reception recognizing participants will be held on Wednesday March 20 at 6:30 to 7:30

Visit the library during their regular business hours to view the amazing talents of our elementary artists.

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!

The pencil machine is back! Students will be able to purchase pencils from the pencil machine for $.25 each. If they get the winning pencil, they will get a small prize! There is a 2 pencil per day limit, so please do not feel like you should be sending your student with a lot of quarters.

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/lunch/2024-04-01