Riverside Rocket Blast

Riverside Mission/Purpose Statement

The mission of Riverside Elementary is to provide a nurturing, enthusiastic, and safe environment that acknowledges individual differences, encourages community involvement, and emphasizes an ongoing commitment to academic excellence.

Dear parents,

Thank you for joining us for Open House on Tuesday. With your support, we are going to have a fantastic start to the new school year!

Please note the timely information below.

Your principal,

Ben Pope

8/20 - Grades K-2 Curriculum Night at 6:00 p.m.

8/22 - Grades 3-5 Curriculum Night at 6:00 p.m.

8/28 - PTA general membership meeting - 3:10 p.m.

9/9 - 13 - PTA Rocket Run fundraiser

9/11-12 - Fall Pictures

9/20 - Digital Learning Day

Please wait until Monday, Aug. 26, to join your child for lunch. This allows time for students to learn and practice lunchtime routines and procedures.

If you might be interested in supporting Riverside as a full-time or part-time cafeteria monitor, please contact Nadine Salamoni at 678-482-1015 or at Nadine.Salamoni@gcpsK12.org.

Please click the link below to find out when summer reading forms are due and other exciting information!

https://secure.smore.com/n/0zb7n

The daily menu in this newsletter is what will be offered each day. Please use https://gwinnett.nutrislice.com/ for nutritional information and allergen information only.

Your child's meal includes 1 entree, 2 vegetable sides, 2 fruit sides, and 1 milk. Please encourage them to take what they need to refuel their rocket for the rest of the day! We offer many different fruit and vegetable side options! The "bolded" options are vegetarian.

Monday:

Chicken Sandwich, Alfredo Pasta Bowls (Veggie option also available), Cheesy Pull Apart Bread, Veggie Burger, Yogurt & Muffin Basket

Tuesday:

Nachos with queso or Nachos with queso and beef, Tacos, Burritos, Cheese Quesadillas, Asian Chicken Bites, Veggie Nuggets, Yogurt & Muffin Basket

Wednesday:

Chicken Wings, Chicken Nuggets, French Bread Pizza, Veggie Nuggets, Hummus Dip Basket, PBJ

Thursday:

Cheese Pizza or Pepperoni Pizza, Mini Corndogs, Veggie Nuggets, Yogurt & Muffin Basket, Chicken Salad Sandwich

Friday:

Chicken Drumstick, BBQ Pork Sandwich, Meatball Sub, Cheesy Mozzarella MaxSticks, Veggie Burger, Hummus Dip Basket, PBJ

MyPaymentsPlus is live! Please login to your account to pay for your child's student fees.

Click the link below to get started.

Every year, we ask parents and guardians to complete and send back dozens of important forms and permission slips. We are pleased to share that your back-to-school forms that were previously in MyPaymentsPlus are now in ParentSquare!

5445 Settles Bridge Road

Suwanee, Georgia 30024

(P) 678-482-1000

(F) 678-482-1018