River Bend Middle
December 14, 2021
Upcoming Events
- Tuesday, December 14 = Spirit Week: Frozen Day
- Tuesday, December 14 = School Musical (Frozen Jr.) School Performance (Block 8)
- Wednesday, December 15 = Spirit Week: Winter Wonderland White Out Day
- Wednesday, December 15 = Quarter 2 Interim
- Wednesday, December 15 = Parents as Educational Partners (PEP) at 6:00 p.m.
- Thursday, December 16 = Spirit Week: Holiday Spirit Day
- Thursday, December 16 = Staff Luncheon Sponsored by the PTA at 10:25 a.m.-1:45 p.m. (Volunteer Link)
- Thursday, December 16 = Jingle Jam Concert at 6:00 p.m.
- Friday, December 17 = Spirit Week: Ugly Sweater Day
- Friday, December 17 = PFHS Musical Performances for 8th Grade (Block 4)
- Saturday, December 18 – Sunday, January 2 = No School / Building Closed (Winter Break)
- Monday, January 3 = Students/Staff Return (B Day)
- Monday, January 3 – Friday, January 7 = College Week
- Tuesday, January 4 – Wednesday, January 5 = Virtual Spelling Bee
- Friday, January 7 = College Spirit Day
The Book Fair closes on Friday, December 17th. To purchase books, please sign up for contactless payment by setting up an eWallet account for your student.
Visit the River Bend Middle School Library website: https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/riverbendlibrary/ for more information about the book fair and to create your eWallet account. Happy reading!
Optional Parent Survey:
At River Bend MS, we are looking for ways to create authentic learning experiences so that students can make connections between what they are learning in school and application in the real world. We are looking for volunteers from parents or community members who might be willing to share their professional knowledge with our students as various needs arise. Our goal is to match the results from this survey to any particular needs our teachers might have so that we can strengthen our community connections! Survey link: https://forms.gle/6DXdDrNBBW6dbYSL7
Americanism Essay Contest
This year's theme is “What does it mean to love your country?” Essays should not exceed 300 words and are due January 15, 2022.
Cover Sheet LINK
Divisions
- Division I: 5th & 6th Graders.
- Division II: 7th & 8th Graders.
Prizes
- 1st Place: $200
- 2nd Place: $100
- 3rd Place: $50
The winners of the Division I and II can be selected to compete at the district, state, and national levels. There is no cost to participate and the contest deadline is January 15, 2022.
Please email your cover sheet and essay to patsy.schierlmann@usgcs.com or mail your cover letter and essay to Loudoun Elks Lodge 2406, 401 W. Holly Ave, Sterling VA 20164.
Picture Retakes: A Message from Strawbridge Studious
Our team is working as quickly as possible to turn around the fall portrait packages. We have run into several supply chain issues at various stages of our production which have held things up considerably. Unfortunately these things are out of our control. We hope to get the packages (and proofs) to the school before the holidays. When the packages are delivered anyone who is dissatisfied can return the package for a full refund or we can schedule another retake day. Instructions for this process are listed on the back of each portrait package envelope. Families will also have our spring portrait date as another opportunity to purchase a student package.
Bosko Matic | Area Manager
Need Help?
- 6th Grade Support = Christine.Wadley@lcps.org (Dean) or Katharine.Smorodin@lcps.org (Counselor)
- 7th Grade Support =Jennifer.Kassander@lcps.org (Dean) or Kathryn.Dober@lcps.org (Counselor)
- 8th Grade Support = Melissa.Dober@lcps.org (Dean) or Maria.Powers@lcps.org (Counselor)
- Attendance = Missy.Hooper@lcps.org
- Health Services/Medication/Immunizations = Joy.Jones@lcps.org
- ParentVUE = Missy.Hooper@lcps.org or Kathryn.Dober@lcps.org
- Registration/Enrollment = Missy.Hooper@lcps.org
- Schedules = Katharine.Smorodin@lcps.org (6th), Kathryn.Dober@lcps.org (7th), Maria.Powers@lcps.org (8th), Sherrilene.Robinson@lcps.org (Special Programs)
- Special Education = Nicholas.Fisher@lcps.org (Special Education Contact), Kevin.Lancor@lcps.org (Department Chair), Tara.Daugherty@lcps.org (Dean), Sherrilene.Robinson@lcps.org (Counselor)
- Technology Support = Simin.Husain@lcps.org, Andrew.Metry@lcps.org, or call (571) 252-2112
- Transportation = Call (571) 252-1700 or visit https://www.lcps.org/Transportation
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