Riojas Elementary School
September 27, 2019
School Rules: Be Safe. Be Responsible. Be Respectful.
School Hours: 7:35am-2:50pm
From the Principal
Safety is a priority at Riojas. We participate in the required drills to practice what we would do in the event of a variety of crisis situations including fire, nearby threats, or intruders. It can be difficult as a parent to answer questions or explain this to our children. However, we want to assure you and our kids that our school is safe, that practice makes us prepared and that we do our best to make the drills as low stress as possible for everyone involved. The resources below may help you explain this to your child. Please let us know if you have any questions.
National Association of School Psychologists - “Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers”
Safe and Sound Schools “Talking About School Safety with your Young Child”
I hope to see you at school sometime soon,
Christi
Daily Conversations With Your Child
Questions for Great Conversations with Your Child
- What book did your teacher read out loud today? What was the story about?
- Who did you play with at recess today?
- What did you learn about in Science?
- What math strategies did you try today?
- Which specials class (Art, Music, PE) did you go to today? What did you do there?
- Did you go to the library? What books did you see?
Volunteer Opportunities - Chess and CAAC
We are in need of a parent volunteer to coach our UIL Chess Puzzles team. This event is open to 2nd-5th graders (up to 12 members total). Can you volunteer at least 1 hour a week during the months of Nov-January? Please let Mrs. Carrigan (maria.carrigan@pfisd.net) know as soon as possible if you are interested! Here is a link with more information about the event: https://www.uiltexas.org/aplus/events/a-chess-puzzle
Parents, Business Representatives and Community Members are needed to join our Campus Academic Advisory Committee. This group guides and monitors the progress of our campus priorities, goals and budget. We meet 4 times per year after school. Tell you friends about this one! Contact Amy Quintana by email or call the school if you are interested.
Parking at Riojas
Thank you!
Fill the Boot and PTO News
The PTO and I are partnering to have one main fundraiser this fall: Fill the Boot Fun Run!
This two-week program will kick-off with a school Pep Rally on October 15th. Families will then gather pledges for every lap your student runs (30-35 laps) at the Fill the Boot Fun Run, which will happen on October 24th. This year our goal is to raise $30,000!
Fill the Boot funds will support our field trips, educational equipment & continued education for staff. The PTO will create a teacher grant program and begin a track fund. We need your help! Ask your family, friends, and co-workers to help support the school. Be on the lookout for more details coming soon!
Our partners, Booserthon, will bring an amazing experience with: MINDSPARK: WILD WEST! It will combine S.T.E.A.M. skills (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) with character-building. While they're teaming up with the MindSpark Kids to save Dr. Shock, our students will learn five character traits that will help strengthen themselves and our world. All families are invited to come out and cheer on our students at the Fill the Boot Fun Run.
There will also be volunteer opportunities. Thanks so much for your support!
We hope you stay up-to-date with one, two or all of the ways to stay in touch with our PTO:
- Text Messages: The PTO now uses the group text app Remind. Text @riojasPTO to 81010 for get info straight to your phone.
- Email: Encourage everyone you know to sign-up to receive this newsletter at www.riojaselempto.com
- Class Parent: Let your teacher know you would like to receive emails from the class parent. This will be the way to get the most details about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and donation needs.
- Facebook: The Riojas PTO has a dedicated FB page where we have event RSVPs, announcements, and Live PTO meetings. Be sure to like AND follow our page so we don't get lost in your feed. Riojas PTO Facebook Page
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT!
Mark your calendars! Family Movie night will be on Friday October 25, 2019. More details soon - come join the fun!
GREEN APPLE SAVINGS CLUB
Upcoming Deposit Days
October 8
A+FCU is proud to partner with Riojas Elementary for the Green Apple Savings Club. With this unique program, kids learn about saving and finance while having fun and getting hands-on experience with financial transactions. Green Apple members make deposits at school, receive small giveaways, and see their money grow. The Green Apple Program consists of more than just Deposit Days though; it’s a true partnership between a school and A+FCU to give students the tools and experience they need to learn smart money management.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM IS CHANGING
Transition from clipping to scanning - download the Boxtops AppGo to the PTO Website for all their information and make sure you SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER at the bottom of the page!
Attendance is Important
Spanish Immersion Yearly Tuition is past due! Contact our office to make payment.
Birthday Message on the Marquee!
Destination Imagination Coaches Still Needed
Changes In Going Home
If you are changing the way your child goes home, you must communicate that to the front office staff by stopping by the office or calling the office. Please do not send an email. Our teachers are busy teaching and helping students and often do not check their email throughout the day. The office communicates changes to our staff close to the end of the school day, but all changes must be reported to the office before 1pm. This helps us ensure a safe dismissal for all students.
Special Areas Rotation Schedule
Student Code of Conduct 2019-20
What time is my child's lunch?
RES Upcoming Events
Oct 2 - GT Identification Parent Meeting 5:30pm
Oct 3 - Chick-fil-a Spirit Night
Oct 10 - Grade Level Student T-shirt Orders Due
Oct 11 & 14 - No School
Oct 18 - Nine Weeks Awards Assemblies
Oct 15-24 - PTO Fill the Boot Fun Run Fundraiser
Oct 25 - PTO Movie Night
Riojas Elementary School
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Email: christi.siegel@pfisd.net
Website: http://www.pfisd.net/riojases
Location: 3400 Crispin Hall Lane, Pflugerville, TX, United States
Phone: 512.594.4100
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