OWL NEWS

Dearest Owl Families,

We can hardly believe that it is the middle of September! Time flies when you're having fun and boy, have we had a wonderful first month of school. Highlights include our Open House, a visit from Councilman Slife, our first volleyball win, a tie for the soccer team, and countless amazing learning experiences in our classrooms. Here's to another positive month!

As always, if you need anything please don't hesitate to reach out.

With warm regards,

Ms. Kama-Starr & Mr. Cohen

P.S. - Congratulations to Elijah Pate and family. They won the Open House raffle gift which included an owl puzzle, family card game, and a variety of snacks.

9/16- PTC Meeting [6:00PM] - Cafeteria

9/18 - Family First Night - No Homework and Raising Cane's PTC fundraiser.

We encourage you to visit the Lakewood Cane's located at 14115 Detroit Avenue between 4PM and 10PM and mention that you're participating in Riverside's fundraiser. We will receive a portion of each sale.

9/19 - Donuts w/ Dudes [8:45-9:15AM] - Playground

9/20 - No School for Kindergarten (PreK and 1st-8th Grade Scholars HAVE SCHOOL)

9/27 - No School for Pre-K (K through 8th Grade Scholars HAVE SCHOOL)

10/11 - No School for ALL Scholars and Educators [Fall Recess]

We have some important Arrival and Dismissal reminders to share.

1- If you are dropping off or picking up your scholar(s) via the car line you MUST enter the line by driving down Montrose Avenue and turning left to go up along the front side of the school. Please do NOT cut across from Glencliffe to Montrose. Cutting across can back up the buses. It is also unfair to the families who are abiding by the rules and it sets a negative example for our scholars. Everyone's time is valuable and we appreciate your attention to this matter.

2- Whenever you are driving near Riverside please be sure to obey all traffic laws. This includes but is not limited to driving within the posted speed limit, only parking in appropriate spots, and following the one-way signs. Please also refrain from blocking our neighbors' driveways and throwing trash out of vehicles. After all, we want to be good neighbors.

3- School officially ends each day at 4:05PM. All scholars need to be picked up by 4:15PM. Any parent/guardian picking up their scholar(s) after 4:15PM will need to come into the office to sign them out. If you are running late, please be sure to call and let us know. You can call the main office number at 216-838-6700.

4- The Glencliffe side of the building is ONLY for buses and vans. Scholars cannot be dropped off or picked up by families on the Glencliffe side of the building.

5- Each day our playground is closed from 3:50PM to 4:15PM. We absolutely love that so many families want to stay after and play. We just ask that you give us this time to ensure every child has been safely dismissed.

6- Please note that the playground is also closed in the morning. When the scholars arrive, they need to get right into the morning line.

We truly appreciate your cooperation and patience. Especially because keeping the scholars and educators safe is our number one job!

Our Community, College, and Career Center Coordinator, Ms. Anna Dawson is looking for volunteers to come in and work with our middle school scholars. Please sign up below if you are interested.

Need more information? Feel free to email Ms. Dawson at anna.green@clevelandmetroschools.org.

Mobile Dentist

Thank you for the overwhelming response to the Mobile Dentist Unit. Regular dental visits (twice a year) are necessary to ensure that your child’s teeth are clean, cavity free, and growing and changing per regular growth and development norms. Bravo!!!!!!

24/7/365 Crisis Support

September is Suicide Prevention Month. I am a member of the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation. Here is some basic information: those experiencing a mental health crisis and their loved ones, can reach out to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline through call or text to 988 or chat online at 988Lifeline.org This easy-to-remember three-digit number ensures confidential, cost-free, 24/7 support for Ohioans experiencing mental health crises.

Cleveland Clinic Van

On September 18, The Cleveland Clinic School Based Health Van will be here at our school to highlight their pediatric mobile van that will be here monthly to care for your children. Please feel free to call me at 216-838-6714 or email at therese.upperman@clevelandmetroschools.org for more information.

FREE Produce Market

September 19, 2024 – 11:30-1:15

Almira – Please go to back parking lot.

19101 Puritas Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44135

Say Yes Family Survey

This survey helps us gather information about what types of resources could be helpful for our families and students.

CLICK THIS LINK TO COMPLETE: https://sayyescleveland.org/

• Click “parent, student and staff surveys”
• Click “FAMILY”
• Enter student ID and date of birthday.
• DM Ms. India if you need student ID

First completion giveaway winner announced Monday, September 16! Giveaways are randomly drawn and will only be for those who have completed their surveys.

The PTC wants to thank everyone for their support of the Book Fair as well as our first Family First night of the year! We made over $100 from the Family First night. Continued support of the Family First nights allows us to have funding to give back to the amazing students and families of our Riverside community. We look forward to our September Family First night... Beat us there!

Additionally, Riverside is going to be starting a Lego Club. The PTC is hosting a lego drive to help get the club off the ground. Please feel free to send in gently used Legos and place them in the tote bin in the main office. The Lego drive will run from 9/16-10/1. Thank you all for your support!

We hope to see many of you at our next PTC meeting on Monday 9/16 at 6pm in the Riverside cafeteria!

• Please call the office (216-838-6700) if your child will not be at school.
• Scholars are tardy after 9:35AM.
• Scholars will not be released early from school without the office receiving communication and consent from a family member in advance. We also ask that scholars are not picked up between 3:00PM - 4:05PM. This is to support our preparations for dismissal.

In partnership with our families and communities, Riverside will develop responsible scholars, who think critically and creatively while becoming lifelong learners who make positive contributions to our diverse society. Riverside is committed to providing student-centered, inclusion-based educational practices that seamlessly incorporate technology, the arts, health, and fitness.

Riverside, we overcome, we evolve, we grow - today, tomorrow, and always!