The Riverside Squawker

A Newsletter for our Riverside Community

Week of April 20, 2020

From Mr. Anderson

Riverside Families and Friends,

I trust that you are giving yourself and others plenty of grace during these unprecedented times. I know I sure need some (ask Mrs. Anderson). I am so proud of the effort that our Riverside staff, students and families are making to stay connected and learning. Below you find a few details on student materials pick up next week and student class placement for the 20/21 school year.


Student Materials Pick Up

Staff and teachers are busy cleaning out classrooms and preparing student items for pick up next week. With 726 amazing Riverside students, this effort takes some coordination and rubber gloves. Imagine the treasures that the desk of a 3rd grade boy might hold in it. It's an adventure to be sure! We will begin distributing student supplies to families next Tuesday, April 28. Here is a document that details our process. Thank you for your patience.


Class Placement 20/21 School Year

We are in the beginning phases of creating classroom student lists for next year. Parent input is an important part of this process. Here is a document detailing our process and giving parents the opportunity to share their input.


Our Riverside Connect schedule for this week includes:

  • Monday: 3:00 PM, Go LIVE with Ms. Slyter; Learn a Community Dance!
  • Tuesday: Share a picture or video of your family’s favorite board game!
  • Wednesday: 3:00 PM, Storytime with Ms. Katz, “True You” by Fatimia Doman
  • Thursday: Share a picture or video of a song or instrument!
  • Friday: 3:00 PM, Making Ice Cream with Mrs. Leach


To join in the fun, simply follow our Riverside PTO Facebook page listed below.

Follow Riverside PTO on Facebook

Follow Riverside PTO on Facebook

Did you know our PTO has a Facebook page? Follow us and get important updates about events and activities at our school: Riverside Elementary Falcons, PTO
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Additional COVID-19 Resources

Talking to Children about Coronavirus - A Parent Resource

Coping with Stress during Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Box Tops for Riverside

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.

Box Tops for Riverside
Direct Give Form

This form provides details for how to donate to the Direct Give Campaign

Direct Give Campaign!

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Riverside PTO

Visit our PTO site for details about events taking place at school.

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AmazonSmile

Support students at Riverside Elementary by shopping at AmazonSmile and selecting Riverside PTO as your charitable donation of choice.


What is AmazonSmile? AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon that lets you enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices, and convenient shopping features as on Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the eligible charitable organization of your choice.


How do I set it up? Reference these AmazonSmile Directions and start shopping!

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BSD Everything is Possible Campaign

BSD Everything is Possible Campaign

The BSD is launching the Everything is Possible Campaign. Check out the intro video and follow the district on Twitter @BSDEducation. Below you will find a video of one of Riverside's finest.
BSD Everything is Possible Campaign

Helpful Resources

AmazonSmile Directions

2019-2020 Boise School District Student Calendar

2020/2021 Student Calendar

School Supply List

Riverside Public Calendar

PTO Tax Benefit Letter

Falcon Wear

Riverside Elementary

Riverside Elementary

Riverside Elementary

2100 E Victory Rd, Boise, ID 83706, USA (208) 854-5980 riverside.boiseschools.org/