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Happy Sunday, Pride!
I sincerely hope that you and your family enjoy this final full week of summer before the students return on August 11th. This is an exciting week for me because in just a few days, all the staff return to get ready for this exciting new school year.
We'll have a lot to share in next Sunday's Riverwalk Roar, but we did want to take just a few minutes to share a few important updates as we head into this final week of summer.
Classroom Teacher/Schedules/Car Tags
It's our goal that by Tuesday we'll be placing a few things in the mail for you:
- welcome letter from your child's elementary teacher
- copy of your child's middle/high school schedule (6th - 10th).
- car tags (K - 10th-grade students)
If you don't receive this information by Friday, please let us know by shooting us an email at smabey@riverwalkacademy.com.
Wednesday, August 4th
Our school will be closed this Wednesday for an all-staff offsite professional development. We'll respond on Thursday to any emails/phone calls that come in while we're closed.
Monday's Meet the Teacher
On Monday, August 9th, we'll have a meet the teacher (drop-in) for K - 6th-grade students, and all new to Riverwalk Academy 7th - 10th graders. You may bring in your child's school supplies (K-5th) during this check-in.
Supply Lists
Our supply lists have been uploaded and shared. They can be found by visiting www.riverwalkacademy.com.
COVID
I wish this was something I didn't have to share, but clearly, our local and state COVID cases are on a rise. We follow DHEC's recommendations as it relates to quarantining and isolating student/staff COVID cases.
- 10 isolation days for a positive case
- 14 quarantine days for a close contact
- 14 quarantine days after the 10 days of isolation for a household contact
While DHEC does contact us after a student tests positive or is determined to be a close contact, we ask that our families assist us in managing everyone's status by using this form when your child shows symptoms, tests positive, is a close contact, or is a household close contact. The data shared with us is kept confidential. After completing this form, you'll receive an email or phone call from Nurse Donna to discuss your child's specific isolation/quarantining plan.
If you have any questions about COVID, please contact Nurse Donna. We'll share with everyone our "COVID Dashboard" next week where we share our current and cumulative number of COVID cases throughout the year.
School Lunches
Information about ordering school lunches will be located on our new website (which releases next Sunday). Until then, here is the information you need about ordering school lunches for the first two days of school (8/11 and 8/12).
Before & After School Program
For information about our before and after school program for students K - 8, please click here.
Next Week
You'll want to be on the lookout for next Sunday's Riverwalk Roar because we'll include information about the first day (and week) of school procedures. We'll share information about arrival/dismissal, and our new website.
Again, please use this final week to enjoy the gift of "time" that you have with your child and we'll see you all very soon.
In Strength and Blessings,
~Dr. Compton
Photo of the Week
This week's photo was taken during Wednesday's elementary families meet and greet. It was great seeing so many of our families brave the incredible heat and humidity to come out to say "hi."
Welcome to the Pride
Meet the Teacher (All K-6 & Any New 7th-10th Graders)
Parents/Guardians, We would like to invite you and your students to attend our Meet The Teacher event. The event will be held on Monday, August 9th from 12:00 pm-3:00 pm at the Riverwalk Academy campus. All Kindergarten through 6th-grade families are welcome. We also encourage any new 7th-10 graders and families to come out as well.
SAVE THE DATE: YORK TECH COLLEGE ORIENTATION
For all rising 11th graders:
- Orientation is August 16th at York Tech.
- The time has not yet been set but we will send that information out closer to the date of the event.
- During the event, students can meet the teachers, see the classrooms, and ask any questions they may still have. It also is a great time for those taking college courses to find where their classrooms are located as well as explore the Student Life Center.
- Pertinent Info: Classes begin on August 18th
Parents, an email with more information will be sent out in the beginning of August along with a supplies list in time for you to take advantage of Tax-Free Weekend on August 6th.
If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Krebs or Mrs. Born.
South Carolina Tax Free Weekend: August 6th-8th
You can purchase all types of things including computers, clothes, school supplies, and a variety of other items free of sales tax during South Carolina’s annual 72-hour Sales Tax Holiday.
The 2021 tax free weekend takes place August 6th-8th.
We're still looking for anyone interested in joining the Riverwalk Academy Swim Team (7th - 12th Grade). For more information about their schedule or contact information, please check out this information sheet.
Connect with Us
The Mission of Riverwalk Academy is to lead students to achieve through authentic project-based learning experiences with the knowledge and inquiry skills they need to succeed in life, college, and their future careers.
Email: info@riverwalkacademu.com
Website: https://www.riverwalkacademy.com/
Location: 5750 Mount Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC, USA
Phone: (803) -327-8400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riverwalkacademy
Twitter: @riverwalklions