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River Mill Elementary Weekly Newsletter- Aug. 24th
Hello River Mill Families,
Below you will find a video of the River Mill Staff. We wanted you to see our faces and learn a little bit about us before the school year starts. Each week we will be adding more information about the school year, which will hopefully address most of your questions. I will be sending out a virtual orientation video next week explaining all you need to know about the 2020-21 school year.
Mark your calendars for Sept. 8th and 10th to attend a virtual family training on how to use Canvas our online learning management system. I will also begin sharing the newsletter through ParentSquare. I would encourage you to get the app and sign up to easily stay informed.
Device and Supply pick up will be Sept. 2nd and 3rd, 1:00-6:00 pm. If you need a district device please fill out the hybrid/tech survey below if you have not done so already, so that we can put you on the list for a device. If you still have a device from last year, it needs to be updated, please bring it to the school asap.
Thanks to some Student Success Act money we are able to add another teacher so that we can unblend our 4th and 5th grade blended classroom. If you are in 4th and 5th Grade please check your PowerSchool account again as the classroom teacher assignments have changed. If there is no teacher name, it means it will be the new teacher, soon to be hired. So stay tuned.
Please email me at behrmanj@estacada.k12.or.us, with any questions. Enjoy your last few weeks of summer. School starts on September 8th.
RME staff not in the video.
Ms. Graham- Speech and language teacher
Victor Camaal- Head Custodian
Morgan Driskell-Custodian
Ms. Kerr-Learning Specialist
Soon to be hired-4th Grade Teacher
Mrs. Versteeg- Special Education TOSA
Ms. Schaad- Occupational Therapist
Mrs. Bennett- School Psychologist
Mrs. Ellert- El Specialist
Anmarie Hohman- Cook
Cheri Monahan-Head cook
Mrs. Campbell- Title 1 paraeducator
Updated School Supply List
For at home:
3 spiral notebooks/paper
Pencils and sharpener
Scissors
Glue sticks
crayons/markers
Page protectors-to make whiteboard
Dry erase marker-Black
earbuds/headphones
highlighter
Folders or binders- optional to stay organized.
4th Grade- protractor and ruler
Will Be Send Home: Workbooks, manipulatives, devices (If requested)
For Kinder Students: all supplies provided by Todos Juntos for home in back to school bags.
For at school-(when we go back)
$10 for the school to buy supplies in bulk that meet required guidelines.
Champions is back!
Need an extra hand when school starts? Kids are craving connection with the friends and activities they’ve been missing. You need assurance that your children are safe, healthy, and supported—academically and emotionally—during this unusual school year. So, we created special (safe) programs for kids in grades K-6 to get learning support during the school day. Contact us for enrollment info at Champions @ River Mill Elementary!
https://www.discoverchampions.com/our-locations/estacada/or/001594
Estacada Families,
This year more than ever, it is important that you fill out our Free and Reduced Meal Application form. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, application guidelines have changed to allow many families to access the benefits of the Free and Reduced Meal plan. If you have qualified in the past, it is important that you resubmit your application this year. If you have not qualified in the past, we encourage you to apply this year. More applications provide more clarity as we roll out our meal delivery program, and earn our district more support and benefits from the government level. The application is quick, very confidential, and can be submitted via the link below.
Device and Supply Pickup
Name: School Device and Supply Pickup Event
When: Sept. 2 1:00 to Sept. 3 6:00
Where: At Your Child’s School
Details: We will be hosting school device and supply pickups on September 2nd and 3rd from 1:00 to 6:00 pm at your child’s school. Please come through our drive-through to pick up the device and supplies your student will need to support a successful start to the 2020 school year. We can’t wait to see you there!
If you or a family/friend are unable to attend, please contact our school office to set up an alternate pickup.
River Mill Elementary
Model PLC District
Principal Jennifer Behrman
Go Timbers!
Email: behrmanj@estacada.k12.or.us
Website: www.rmes.estacada.k12.or.us
Location: 850 North Broadway Street, Estacada, OR, USA
Phone: 503-630-8517
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiverMillElementary
Twitter: @RMTimbers