Inside Riverside

Dear Ram Fam,

I hope each of you stayed safe and warm during our winter weather! Our second nine weeks Awards Program has been rescheduled for Friday, January 26th. Please take note of the other dates at the end of the newsletter as well. Mark your calendar for these important events that are coming up. Some additional dates may be added as other details are finalized.

The parish has begun the process enclosing Riverside, so there will be construction taking place around the perimeter of the building. Additionally, the two pieces of playground equipment that were removed from the lower grades playground will be replaced with additional equipment.

Remember to check our Riverside website for announcements and information including our RES Parent Handbook.

Remember, the school day begins each day at 7:25 and ends at 2:50. If you arrive after 7:25, please park and walk your child to the office to check in.

Finally, school fees are $25 this year and can be paid on www.payschoolscentral.com.

Thank you for supporting our school!

Mrs. Hobson

Riverside Principal

All Riverside Rams will become lifelong learners, confident leaders, and responsible citizens.

Riverside Rams are respectful, responsible, and show self-control.

Rams Always Make Smart choices.

LDOE's Family Support Toolbox Library:

https://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/family-support-toolbox-library

Family Engagement for Math:

https://www.louisianabelieves.com/resources/library/family-math-engagement

Please see Riverside's Uniform Policy pictured here. Thank you for your help to ensure students are wearing the appropriate uniform to school. Please remember that sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, and coats must be solid colors (black, gray, khaki, navy, or white only). Riverside sweatshirts and hoodies purchased through the school or PTA may been worn as outerwear daily.

Riverside is excited to be a "We Care" school through Community Renewal. We are working to establish a "Culture of Caring" daily at our school. Students and staff are on the lookout for Rams demonstrating caring acts. When a Ram is caught caring, he or she will be recognized using our "Caught You Caring" cards. We have also divided our school into three Krewes: The Krewe of Caring, The Krewe of Peace, and the Krewe of Respect. The Krewe of Respect won our first challenge but overall Riverside collected over 700 pounds of food for the Northwest Louisiana Food Bank. The Krewe of Caring won our second challenge by collecting the most hats, scarves, and gloves for our community.

*Students may begin exiting their vehicle at 7:05 when Riverside staff is on duty and the bell rings. Please do not let your child out of your vehicle before 7:05. Walkers should also not be on campus before 7:05. This is for your child's safety.

*The carline will run down the entire length of the driveway. Please pull all the way forward so we can get as many cars off the street as possible and expedite the drop-off process. School staff will be on duty and in position to direct students as they exit their vehicles.

*Breakfast will be served from 7:05-7:20. Students must be in their classroom by 7:25 or they are tardy.

*Students arriving at 7:25 or later will need to be signed in by a parent/guardian in the office. Please park and walk your child to the office if you arrive late.

*You MUST have a carpool tag to pick up a child from Riverside Elementary. Please hang it from your rearview mirror so it is visible for the RES staff. if you do not have a carpool tag you will have to park and come to the office to show your ID to pick up your child.

*Dismissal for ECSE classes will take place at 2:15 in the front carline.

*Dismissal for all PreK-5th students will begin at 2:50.

*All PreK-3rd grade car riders will be picked up at the front carpool line and all 4th and 5th car riders will be picked up at the back car line. Siblings will remain with their grade level.

*Walkers will meet in the cafeteria. Once all walkers have arrived, the duty personnel will walk all walkers to the crosswalk. The duty personnel will stop the carpool line and monitor these students as they walk across the crosswalk to meet a parent/guardian or move to the sidewalk to walk home.

*All parents of students who do not ride a bus and are not approved walkers (students that walk to and from their home to school) must use the carpool line.

January 26 Second Nine Weeks Awards Program

February 7 Progress Reports Sent Home

February 9 RES Mardi Gras Parade

February 15 Student Virtual Day

February 16-19 Winter Break/Presidents' Day (Schools Closed)

February 23 Donuts with Grownups

March 5 Spring Pictures

March 8 Field Day

March 11-15 Spring Break (Schools Closed)

March 25-28 Teacher Appreciation Week

March 29-April 1st Good Friday/Easter (Schools Closed)

April 5 Third Nine Weeks Awards Program

April 11 Spring Math Night

April 12 Support Staff Day

April 16 K and 5th Grade Cap and Gown Pictures

April 17 4th Nine Weeks Progress Report Sent Home

April 17-19 3rd Grade LEAP Testing

April 22-23 3rd Grade LEAP Testing

May 13 K and 5th Celebration

May 14 K and 5th Promotion

May 16 Last Day of School for Students