Message from the Principal
Can you believe Spring is on the horizon? Or that we only have 3 months left in the 19/20 school year? I know I always look forward to this time of year as it one where we see tremendous amounts of growth in our students, both academically and socially/emotionally. With the change in seasons comes many wonderful events, activities, opportunities for learning, as well as future planning.
Parent PTO Survey
Urgent Need- Crossing Guard for Riverside
The hours are 8:20-9:20 am and 3:30-4:30 pm
Pays: $12 an hour
If interested please call 208-336-7770
Riverside 2019/2020 Yearbooks for Sale
Annie March 19th
When: Thursday, March 19th
Where: Riverside Gym
Time: 10:30 am or 2:30 pm
Kindergarten Registration
Book Fair at Riverside
Our school will celebrate the power of reading at the upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. You are invited to help our school create a culture of reading, build our school libraries, and you will have the opportunity to shop and select books with your child for your home library! A portion of all the proceeds will go back to our school library – your support makes a difference!
Book Fair dates/times: [March 2 - 4, 3:45 - 6:00 pm and March 5th, 3:45 - 7:15 pm] Students may also make purchases during their library class.
You may also visit the fair online to make purchases now through March 6th.
Girls on the Run starts March 7th
6th Grade Important Dates
It is hard to believe that our 6th graders are going to begin thinking about registering for junior high school, but it is here! Here is a list of upcoming dates to be aware of. Please contact Mr. Shanks or your student's teacher if you have any questions.
- February 27- Treasure Valley Math and Science Center Open House (For those interested in learning more about the program) 7:00-8:30pm @ Riverglen Jr. High
- April 2nd- Treasure Valley Math and Science Center Open House (For those interested in learning more about the program) 7:00-8:30pm @ Riverglen Jr. High
- April 27th- Field trip to East Junior High to tour the school
SAVE THE DATE! National Bike to School Day May 6th HELP NEEDED
Riverside Elementary will be a part of National Bike to School Day on May 6th.
Many community partners are joining us to support and donate to this great event!
Join us to celebrate to promote bike safety, physical activity, active travel for the environment, and community connections.
Are you able to volunteer your time to help implement a successful event?
Would you be able to help support Riverside Bike to School Day? Please find a list of needed items below:
lawn signs to promote the event
raffle tickets
Large sign/banner for school entrance to promote event
If you are able to assist, please contact Hilary Flint, Bike to School Day Organizer, (208) 921-3234 or hgflint@yahoo.com.
The Riverside Way - Character Education
February's trait will be HONESTY. Throughout each month, students will be able to earn "Caught Ya's" from any staff member for displaying one of the seven Riverside Character Traits. These "Caught Ya's" will be displayed on a bulletin board and then entered for a monthly drawing. In addition, each teacher is going to select two students that most frequently demonstrated the character trait of the month. These students will be given an award at a monthly assembly! Parents, please team with us to promote character education! We are excited to grow young adults that have the CHARACTER that we want and appreciate! Check out the "Caught Ya" to see the other traits!
Coffee with the Community
Come enjoy Dutch Bros out on the blacktop behind the school. This a great time to mingle with parents and get to know families in our neighborhood.
When: March 19
Time: 8:00 - 9:00 am
Cost: Hot chocolate is $2.00 for students, regular prices at Dutch Truck for parents
Free Hot Chocolate for 1st Grade
Box Tops for Riverside
The BTFE collection process has changed and according to BTFE, the new process is here to stay. If you haven't done so yet, please take time to read the attached flyer for the new process. It is important to scan your receipts within 14 days of purchase. Scanning your receipt only takes a few seconds, and many times we are granted bonus box tops as well, if you have products with both traditional and the digital Box Tops scanning them gives extra credits. Please help to make our goal of $1,000 this year. If you have questions on the process you can email Olivia McGregor at riversidebtcord@yahoo.com.
2019-2020 Timberline Youth Wrestling
Folkstyle, Freestyle and Greco-Roman Wrestling
Want to join Timberline Youth Wrestling? This program is for boys and girls, ages 5 years – 18 years. Wrestlers participating at the Junior High and High School levels may compete in dual meets and tournaments after school season has ended. 
Falcon Fridays
Falcon Fridays take place on the first Friday of each month. Students wearing Falcon gear may be entered to win raffle prizes. Are you need of School Spirit gear? Be ready by ordering online. Here's a link to order online. Every sale results in 20% BACK TO RIVERSIDE to be used to help pay for school events, field trips and grade specific activities.
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Support students at Riverside Elementary by shopping at AmazonSmile and selecting Riverside PTO as your charitable donation of choice.
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BSD Everything is Possible Campaign
2019/2020 Riverside"Young Chess Masters" Program
Learn to Play, Improve, or Master your chess skills at our Parent's Picks Award-Winning "Young Chess Masters" Program onsite at Riverside. New and professional lessons offered every Thursday after school. Come join the fun! AWARDS and T-SHIRTS for every player in our popular Level system. Enrollment is open and ongoing for all K-6 students! Register online. Call or text 713-2486 or info@SuccessInChess.com with questions. SPACES ARE LIMITED
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