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Panther Press
Riverbend Elementary School
April 2024
Personal Responsibility
Ideas to encourage PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY at home:
- Praise Effort and Progress: Acknowledge and praise your child's efforts and progress in taking responsibility for their action. Positive reinforcement can motivate them to continue demonstrating responsible behavior.
- Establish a Routine: Create a structured routine that includes time for homework and other responsibilities. Consistent routines help children develop good habits and a sense of accountability.
- Encourage Independence: Encourage your child to take on age-appropriate responsibilities and make decisions for themselves. Encourage them to solve problems independently and take initiative in completing tasks.
Upcoming Dates to Remember!
- 4/1: Spring Picture Day
- Friday, 4/5: Remote Learning Day
- 4/8-4/12: SPRING BREAK!
- 4/19: Panther Party Fun Night
- 4/26: Popcorn Friday!
- 4/30: Progress Reports Go Home
- 4/30: Kindergarten Registration
- 5/6-5/10: Teacher Appreciation Week
Attendance/Tardies/Checkouts
As we approach the end of the school year, it is important that students are here daily. Our teachers are providing a lot of rich instruction that is very valuable in your child's progress.
Perfect Attendance: No absences and less than three tardies or checkouts.
Perfect Perfect Attendance: No absences, tardies, or checkouts.
Students are recognized monthly if they qualify as a Perfect Attendance or Perfect Perfect Attendance Student.
Spring Picture Day
Monday, April 1st is our Spring Picture Day for individual and classroom photos. If you would like to purchase a group photo, send $10 (cash or check payable to Strawbridge) on picture day. You do not need to send in any money for individual pictures. A proof will be sent home in a few weeks with information on how to order.
Roll & Read
Fun event for younger siblings!
Kindergarten Registration
Do you know anyone who will be a Riverbend Kindergarten student next year? Please make sure to share our upcoming Kindergarten Registration on April 30th from 8:30 - 9:30 am. This is an event for Rising Kindergarten Parents to learn more about what they can expect for their child's Kindergarten year! Please call the office to let us know if you have a rising Kindergartener so we can start preparing for your child!
End of Year/Grade Testing
- K-2 mClass Reading Testing: Testing will be over the span of 3 weeks, but the following days are dates that the majority of testing will occur.
- April 29th - May 3rd
- 3-5 EOG Testing:
- Science Test (5th only) - May 17th (If your child takes their test over two days, they will test on May 20th as well.)
- Reading Test - May 21st (If your child takes their test over two days, they will test on May 22nd as well.)
- Math Test - May 23rd (If your child takes their test over two days, they will test on May 24th as well.)