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River Mill Elementary Weekly Newsletter- Aug. 31st
Hello River Mill Families,
Below is our first ever River Mill Orientation Video. This will be like a virtual open house for all of our families to get information on the school year while we are in Distance Learning. You will get an updated video when we are able to switch to our Hybrid Model. Below we also have a video of our RME staff for you to enjoy.
If you are anything like me, when life gets busy I need a "To-Do" List. I created a family" to-do" list for you below, so you can get some of those before school starts "to-dos" checked off your list.
Keep a positive attitude for your student. It is going to be a great year!
Get your registration in PowerSchool updated for returning students. If you have a kindergartner make sure they are registered.
Hybrid/Technology survey filled out asap.
Device and Supply pick up Sept. 2nd and 3rd, 1:00-6:00 pm, for every student.
Get those at Home School Supplies organized and ready for school.
Fill out free/reduce meal form online.
Set up Learning Space at home.-See Orientation video and article below.
Post the daily schedule for each student to see.
Family Canvas Training. Sept. 8th at 6:00 pm, and 10th at 7:00 pm, live on the district Facebook pages. It will be recorded to watch later.
Set up your parent's Powerschool account.
Follow us on Facebook @RiverMillElementary and Twitter @RMTimbers.
Sign up for Child Care if you need it through Champions.
Everything you need to complete your "to-do" list, is linked below.
These newsletters are packed full of information, but if you have any questions feel free to email me at behrmanj@estacada.k12.or.us. One updated item- the Zonar cards will not be in the device and supply handout bags. You will get them the first week of school on the bus routes.
I am looking forward to a great year with you!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Behrman
Principal
RME staff not in the video.
Ms. Graham- Speech and language teacher
Victor Camaal- Head Custodian
Morgan Driskell-Custodian
Ms. Zeis-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
First Day of School Photo Opportunity.
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.
Pre-K Classes
Classes begin for the Monday/Tuesday class on Sept. 8th at 8:05-1:05 and for the Wednesday/Thursday class it will begin on Sept. 9th at 8:05-1:05.
Students will need a lunch, it can be ordered from the school just let the teacher know that morning. No school supplies are needed.
Teachers will meet you at your car ask you a few health questions and take your student into the classroom. We can't have families in the building during this time. Thank you for your support and understanding.
There is "The first day of school" photo opportunities outside on the school grounds.
Virtual Family Canvas Training
Tuesday, Sep 8, 2020, 06:00 PM
Estacada School District Facebook page
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