Riojas Elementary School
October 24, 2017
Tomorrow - Early Release Day - Wednesday@ Noon
PIcture Retake Day is this Thursday, Oct. 26th, 8am. Pick up an order packet in the office.
From the Principal
Please watch for the upcoming communications about our Fall Fundraiser - Fill the Boot! We will continue the tradition of "painless" fundraising efforts to support all the amazing work we do at Riojas Elementary. We have some really fun incentives in place for this year's event. We truly appreciate the support of our community to help us fund things like extra field trips, educational supplies for the classrooms, presentation fees, and other costs around our building.
Our annual Veteran's Day Assembly will be held on November 10th at 8am. We look forward to this celebration with our school community.
I really LOVE the Fall! This time of year brings out great weather, fun festivals around our area, and so much more! I have had many groups contact me to tell you about all the exciting events coming up. I am going to compile them all here. All the attachments are connected to this email for more information. I hope you have a great weekend and I hope to see you at school sometime soon!
Christi
Monster Bash for 5th Graders - Cele Middle School - October 27th
Weiss High Cheer Clinic - October 27th
Hendrickson Hawk Little Cheerleader Workshop - October 28th
Hendrickson FFA - Halloween at the Barn - October 28th
Riojas Fall Fundraiser - Coming Soon! Fill the Boot!
Red Ribbon Week - October 23-27
Monday: Wear red because “we are RED-y to live a drug-free life!”
Tuesday: Wear pajamas because we “Follow our Dream” with a Drug-free life!
Wednesday: Wear crazy socks because it’s crazy to do drugs.
Thursday: Bring a stuffed animal because we “Cuddle Up to a Drug-Free life!”
Friday: Wear a team jersey or Riojas school shirt because “We are a Drug-free Team!”
National Yearbook Ordering Day is October 25th!
Jr. Chef Competition hosted by Aramark and Chef Patrick
All entries are due back to the RES cafeteria by October 25th. I have also attached the flyer to the email.
Awards Assembly - End of the First Nine Weeks - October 27
4th & 5th Grades - 8-8:30am
2nd & 3rd Grades - 8:45-9:15am
Kinder & 1st Grades - 9:30-10:00am
Book Character Day & Parade - October 31st
Please keep in mind that this is still a day of learning at Riojas and your child’s attire should be appropriate for all the things we do at school. No weapons or frightening characters, and please leave any masks that are part of the costume at home for the school day.
Gifted and Talented Nomination Window is Open
The window for GT nominations is open now and goes through Friday, November 3rd. Please click on the link to find out more information http://www.pfisd.net/Page/308
If you want to nominate your child for GT, please fill out the nomination form that can be found by clicking on the link provided. Any nominations turned in after the end of the school day on November 3rd will begin the screening process the following school year. Please contact our school counselor, Lori Patterson regarding any questions. 512-594-4126 or lori.patterson@pfisd.net
Halloween Costumes for Austin Area Children
Aramark 11th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive
We are encouraging our families to participate in the 11th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive from Aramark Food Services. Over the course of ten years, our district, the food services department, and our families have collected over 10,000 pounds of donated food for our local food banks for those in need, including our families and students. We look forward to another successful year of canned, boxed, dried, and non-refrigerated/ frozen donations. Our donation box is in the front foyer.
PTO Events
Meeting - November 13
Thankful Pies - Giving thanks to our staff - November 17
Holiday Marketplace - Shopping venue for students - December 14,15
Cookie Exchange - Treat for the staff - December 20
Meeting - February 12
Family Bingo Night - February 16
Meeting - April 2
Carnival - Biggest fundraiser for the year - April 14
Staff Appreciation Week - May
End of Year - Dance - May 4
Meeting - May 21
Send a Message
Did you know you can rent space on the marquee for your child's birthday message?
Come by the school office and fill out a form. The cost is $15 or $20.
Box Tops
Please turn in October Box Tops by Oct. 24. No need to stick them to a page, just put them in baggies in groups of 50! Each box top is worth 10 cents! Awesome easy money for our school!
Attendance Information
School Day 7:40-2:45, Tardy Bell @ 7:40, Doors Open 7:10
Riojas Elementary School
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Email: christi.siegel@pfisd.net
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Location: 3400 Crispin Hall Lane, Pflugerville, TX, United States
Phone: 512.594.4100
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