Red Pride Weekly - Family Edition

We are proud of Gladiators for getting back into the groove of a full week. We might have felt the effects of a full moon at the end of the week, but we are grateful to have gotten back into our routines. We have another full week this week before heading into Thanksgiving week.

Update to the menu: This Friday, the lunch menu has been updated to include pepperoni pizza, fish on bun, or PB&J. The menu was listed incorrectly previously.

Important Dates

• Monday, November 18 - 1st Grade Program; 6:00 pm
• November 27 - November 29 - Thanksgiving Break
• Tuesday, December 3 - Bojangles Book Fest for RES
• Wednesday, December 4 - VGA Reading Test - Grades 3-5
• Saturday, December 7 - Breakfast with Santa
• Monday, December 9 - No School for PreK Students
• Tuesday, December 10 - VGA Math Test - Grades 3-5
• Wednesday, December 11 - PTA General Meeting; 5:30 pm, Library
• Monday, December 16 - Kindergarten Program; 6:00 pm, Gym
• Wednesday, December 18 - End of First Semester
• Thursday, December 19 - Friday, January 3 - Winter Break

Shout Outs!

A big shout out to all the families who came out to make our Literacy Night a success. It may have been a rainy night, but we had a great crowd! Thanks for making our Literacy Night an important part of your week.

Our 1st Graders will now be performing, Cookies! The Musical on Monday, November 25 at 6:00 pm.

Meet the cookies: Chocolate Chip, M&M, Peanut Butter, Gingerbread, and of course, the classic Sugar Cookies. They've just learned that they're headed to the cookie exchange — and they’re not thrilled about it. In fact, they're feeling nervous and a bit worried about leaving their cozy batches behind. But after taking some time to think it over, the cookies begin to realize that meeting new friends might not be so bad after all! A group of playful puppies even stops by, drawn in by their love for cookies!

Please join us for this musical celebrating friendship and togetherness - and meet the sweetest cookies in town!

American Education Week is this week and we still need your help to celebrate.

Our PTA is covering lunch duty for staff on Thursday, November 21. If you have the time, we would love to have you join us to help our students during lunch time. You can sign up on the PTA Facebook page or click here.

We have had a strong response to our request for staff recognition, but there is still time to share a little more love with all of our teachers and staff by completing our Staff Recognition Form (https://forms.gle/WMCF1x4mumudyqAX9). These recognitions will be printed onto thank you cards and shared with staff members. If you can make time to share your positive message over the new few days, we will keep the positive notes going throughout American Education Week by sharing your messages.

Thanks to all of our families who have filled out form already and to those about to fill out the form for helping us show a little love to our staff!

At Riverheads Elementary School, we believe in the importance of teaching our children the value of kindness, compassion, and giving back to the community. This holiday season, SCW and Guidance are partnering with Waynesboro Area Refuge Ministry: WARM to support individuals and families in need. One of the most requested yet often overlooked items at the shelter is new underwear in all sizes for children and adults.

Underwear is an essential item that many of us take for granted, but for those in need, it can be difficult—both emotionally and financially—to purchase. Providing something as basic as new, clean underwear can offer dignity and comfort to those who need it most.

We are asking for donations of new, unopened packages of underwear (any size, child through adult). Donations can be dropped off in collection boxes located in the guidance office from November 18th to December 6th.

This is a wonderful opportunity for your family to discuss the importance of helping others and making a difference in the lives of those who may be struggling. Even a small gesture can have a big impact. Thank you for your support in making this drive a success. Together, we can help ensure that every member of our community feels cared for and valued. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cheyenne Lewis or Mikaela Georgiou at 540-337-2535.

Each morning our Gladiators are asked to live up to our Red Pride Pledge by being safe, respectful, responsible, caring learners. Students who live up to our Riverheads Expectations for Success have a chance to be nominated by their teacher or another staff member for the honor of being a Good News Gladiator. Students who earn this honor are given a shout out over the announcements and are allowed to choose a book from our book vending machine.

Please join me in celebrating these Gladiators for showing their Red Pride!

We have been busy recognizing students all year, so be on the lookout for more Good News Gladiators each week.

Our 4th Grade Gladiators have been learning about Colonial America and were able to extend their learning through a series of activities put together by their teachers.

Our staff and students had a good time celebrating Kindness Day.

Our 3rd Grade Gladiators working in groups to compare and contrast our two passages from this week!

The rain on Thursday didn't dampen the enthusiasm of these Gladiators during recess.