March 10, 2025

A Note From Kai

Parenting is about begin present: mentally, emotionally, and physically. It's about understanding your child's unique journey and giving them the time they need to grow. - Lori Perro

Montessori parents and guides pride ourselves in respecting each individual child. The complexity of development paired with our current cultural 'norms' lands us in a difficult spot. We know screens are not good for the brain. Yet they are so handy. We know red dye 40 causes health issues. Yet it is sometimes hard to pass on convenience. We know outdoors is essential to development and fresh air brings peace to our bodies. Yet we allow kids to stay indoors when they push back.

We want to give children 'control' and 'a voice' - but that doesn't mean they need to run their lives and we don't get to navigate their path.

Being apart of the Montessori community means working towards what is best for your children. It doesn't mean we are perfect. It just means we know what the goals are and we intentionally put away our phones and put on our snowpants to get outside. It means with read an extra book at bedtime instead of watching a movie. It means living with purpose to give our children experiences that develop them into whole beings.

This does not need to cost money. Trips to the grocery store instead of pick up. A walk along the Kinny. A play at the park. A trip to the Public Library. So much is free around us! I encourage you to find ways to stretch into your child's childhood. Before you know it, they are OLD. This is the PERFECT weekend to try - warm weather and snow! Good luck and have fun!

Best,

Kai

Important Dates

March Dates to Remember:

March 14 - Twin Day
March 17 - 21 - Spring Break / No School
March 25 - Pajama Day - End of Read-A-Thon
March 28 - Report Cards sent home
March 28 - Kindergarten and Lower Elementary to St. Paul Chamber Orchestra

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

April 7 - No School
April 10 - Poetry and Protein Event
April 12 - PTO Pool Party
April 15 - Culvers Night

RFPME Updates 👈

Spring Break

There will be no school from March 17 - March 21. Have a great Spring Break!

Poetry and Protein

Join us for a Poetry and Protein Literacy Event at RFPME!

We invite families to enjoy a morning of poetry readings and protein balls made by our students. Milk and water will also be provided.

Date: Thursday, April 10
Time: 8:15 - 9:00 AM
Location: Cafeteria/Gymnasium

Spring Calendar

We've made a few updates to the end of calendar. Take a look here!

Read-A-Thon

Come join our 3rd annual Read-A-Thon! We ask students to read as much as possible for two weeks and ask friends and family to pledge them through a monetary donation to the RFPME PTO. Students can read by themselves, by another, or from an audiobook - it ALL counts! Get started here!

Twin Day

Student Council would like to kick off Spring Break with a spirit day - Twin Day! Students are invited to find a friend or friends to twin with on Friday, March 14th.

Forward Testing Notice

RFPME Students in Grades 3-6 will be participating in the WI Forward Assessment between the dates of March 24 - April 18, 2025. See this letter for more information.

2025 Senior Class Party “Give Back Events” Sponsored by our local businesses...

We encourage you to support our local businesses that have partnered with the Senior Class Party to host “Give Back Events” and raise funds for the 2025 Senior Class Party.

The following businesses have generously joined us. Please consider enjoying a meal, placing a take-out order, purchasing gift cards, or even bowling at these fantastic spots! Check out this flier for more info!

River Falls 4 Children (RF4C) is an accessible, community-based early learning program for four-year-old children who reside within the School District of River Falls. Children who will be four years of age on or before September 1, 2025 are eligible for this 4K program. Visit the RF4C webpage for more information on partner locations. Contact Becky McAleavey for questions at becky.mcaleavey@rfsd.k12.wi.us.

If you are a current RFSD family or have older students enrolled in the district:

start here

If you are brand new to the school district:

start here

https://www.rfsd.k12.wi.us/programs/summer-school.cfm#d920881

👉 PTO Updates

Read-A-Thon

Join the RFPME PTO as we host our 3rd Read-a-thon fundraiser. We will have a kickoff event painting bookmarks. The read-a-thon will take place through Spring Break. The PTO will be hosting a celebration Hot Chocolate PJ party at the conclusion of the event on March 25th.