Riojas Elementary School
August 28, 2017
Off to a Great Start!
The students are here! The students are here! All is right in the world again when all the students are back in our school! We had a fantastic first day and are looking forward to all the fun that Day 2 can bring at Riojas!
Morning Procedures
Doors will open at 7:10 AM. Parents may walk their students to class for the remainder of the first week. After that, if you walk them in, we ask that you use the “Hug Zone” by the cafeteria and then allow your Patriots to walk to class on their own. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria starting at 7:15am.
The Parking Lot and Car Lane
If you are dropping off your child in the car lane, you must only use the front entrance of the school. We are no longer using the bus lane for drop off. We will have some staff at the entrance of the school to assist students. Please Be Kind and patient as we all get adjusted to this year's routines.
Afternoon Procedures
It is extremely important to the Riojas staff that each child gets home safely. We ask that parents let us know how your child goes home according to the following choices. Children are grouped at dismissal time and move to the staging locations to facilitate a safe delivery with the help of our adults. Please make sure your child and your child's teacher know your dismissal choice.
Car Lane Pick-up
Parent Walk-up - Gym
Bus
Daycare
Extended Day Program
Walkers/Bike Riders
If you are going to walk to the entrance to pick up your child/children, please make sure you have your parent card for the gym and wait with the other parents to the left of the front entrance. You can get a replacement card in the office if needed.
If you are using the car lane, please put your name tag on your visor for easier viewing by RES staff. A large binder clip or big rubber band can be helpful to hold it in place. Remember to make room at the entrance of the parking lot for parents who are parking and the day care vans to enter the parking lot.
School dismissal just takes time at the beginning of every school year. We are doing our best and it will get quicker! We will be working on our efficiency over the first week and will let you know of any adjustments, if needed.
Be Kind. Be Confident. Be Brave. Be You.
I can't wait to see you at school!
Christi
PreK and Kinder Open House is Thursday!
The PreK and Kindergarten teachers will have a sit-down event in each of their classrooms to go over Kinder procedures, expectations, and answer your questions. You don't want to miss it!
Enrollment Packets
1st - 5th Grade Open House - 9/14/2017
First Day Photos
Reminders for the First Week
Be Kind. Be Confident.
- We are all working on our arrival and dismissal system with the same goals: safety and efficiency. There are no shortcuts and nothing is wrong. Dropping off and picking up just take a long time the first days of school.
- Everything isn’t perfect. New staff members, new enrolling families, new boundaries… Changes mean adjustments and things change all the way to the last minute when schools are enrolling families. Please be patient. We will be able to make adjustments and your students are going to have an outstanding year.
- Buses are not exactly on time. Traffic is never as bad as it is when school is in session. Our transportation department has had drivers running bus routes for days, but traffic slows everything down. In addition, kids are slow to get on buses at first.
- Administrators and counselors are seldom in their office. We are out helping kids, supporting teachers, and solving problems. We will respond to messages as soon as possible.
Be Brave.
We are going to love your child almost as much as you. We are here to take care of these kids, keep them safe, and help them learn. We are your partner and can't wait to see you and your children!
Be You at our First PTO Meeting
School Day 7:40-2:45, Tardy Bell @ 7:40, Doors Open 7:10
Riojas Elementary School
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