Timber Talks
River Mill's Weekly Newsletter-Nov. 22nd.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Please have a safe and fun Thanksgiving Break. I want you to know how thankful I am for all of you. I feel honored every day to lead a fantastic community of students, staff, and parents. Thank you for all your support this year.
I wanted to share some big news for RME. Our state reports card for last year is officially up and it is our best yet! We are high in growth, and according to our state tests, we are up in Math and Reading scores as well. We are only a few points away from the state average, and it is our goal this year to beat it!
Our staff and students have worked very hard to reach this growth and we are excited to have something to celebrate and to know that our hard work is paying off. The work you are doing at home is making a difference as well. Keep reading together every night and practice those math concepts.
I have attached a link to our report card and to the ODE website if you would like to research more.
Have a great Thanksgiving week!
Book Fair is open!
Ms. Bridges Loves Books!
Help support our classroom libraries by filling the Teacher Wish List Boxes!
Friday Fun at RME!
5th Grade Egg Drop
Students gathered around to watch our scientists at work!
It is a great day to be a RME student.
Important Dates
November:
- 20th-26th-Book Fair
- 25th-Conferences
- 26th-Conferences
- 27th-29th-No School-Thanksgiving Break
December:
- 11th-PTO Meeting 7:00 PM
- 12th-1st and 2nd Grade Family Breakfast
- 19th- Vision Screenings
- 19th-Kindergarten and 1st Grade Winter Music Concert 6:30 pm in the multipurpose room.
- 23rd-Jan 3rd-Winter Break
- 6th-School Resumes
Night to Shine Hosted in Estacada
2019 Night to Shine Highlight Video:
Register as a guest:
https://efbc.breezechms.com/form/6b01ab
Register as a volunteer:
https://efbc.breezechms.com/form/e268e5
Our website link:
https://www.estacadafbc.org/page/180021746/180119329/Night-To-Shine
Every Day Matters!
Students with regular school attendance are more likely to succeed. Every day matters for every child. Everyone can help make this happen – schools, families and community members.
Attendance matters for students at all grade levels. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to read at grade level, and to build a strong foundation as they move from preschool and kindergarten to high school.
On the other hand, students who are chronically absent are at risk of falling behind. “Chronically absent” means a student is missing 10% of the school year. It doesn’t matter whether the absences are excused or unexcused. Each day represents lost time.
What does 10% look like? If your school district uses a five-day week, 18 days is considered chronically absent. If your district uses a four-day week, 14 days is considered chronically absent.
School districts are now tracking absences more closely. This is not to increase disciplinary actions – it is to identify students who may need increased support getting to school. Every day matters for every child.
River Mill Elementary
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