RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY
MARCH 2023 NEWSLETTER
Dear Families,
We are excited for our 2023-2024 Riverside Kindergarten Round-Up which will be held on Wednesday, March 8. There will be three different time slots to choose from: 8:30-9:30 a.m., 10:00-11:00 a.m., and 12:30-1:30 p.m. , and there will be no school for our Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten classes that day.
*All students, whether they may be entering Transitional Kindergarten (TK), or regular Kindergarten, should attend Round-Up and register for Kindergarten.
*Exception - Current Transitional Kindergarten students do not need to attend. They are automatically enrolled in a regular Kindergarten class next year.
Transitional Kindergarten: We have one Transitional Kindergarten class which has a limited number of spots available (between 15-20). TK is a bridge between Preschool and Kindergarten. It is an option for parents who would like their five year old to have more time to develop academically and/or socio-emotionally before entering a regular Kindergarten classroom. Student placement in TK will be determined based on the following criteria:
1st Criteria: The student's 5th birthday falls between May 1 and September 1.
2nd Criteria: Parent and teacher recommendations based on student's social-emotional and academic needs.
More information can be found in the Kindergarten packet below and on our Riverside Elementary webpage. Please view the letter below to learn more about Kindergarten Round-Up. Families are encouraged to call the school office by March 1 to sign up for a time slot for Kindergarten Round-Up!
GO HUSKIES!
Dr. Kimberly Meyer, Riverside Principal
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP
COME JOIN US FOR OUR 2023-2024 JCC KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP!
WHERE: RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023
TIMESLOTS: 8:30-9:30 a.m., 10:00-11:00 a.m., or 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Call the school office at (507) 847-5963 to schedule a time to register your student for kindergarten. Parents will meet with kindergarten teachers and the principal, and students will enjoy participating in a variety of activities with the kindergarten teachers in the classroom!
Registration Checklist for Kindergarten Round-Up: (All forms can be found in the Kindergarten Packet)
A photocopy of your child’s birth certificate (or other proof of age) to keep on file.
JCC Enrollment Form
Early Childhood Experience Form
Minnesota Language Survey
Minnesota Department of Education Ethnic and Racial Demographic Survey
Palmer Bus Company - Transportation Form (this form is mandatory for all student whether they ride the bus or not)
Technology Agreement Form
REMINDER- Your child must have updated immunizations prior to attending Kindergarten. so please schedule a well child check up and immunizations this summer.
ALSO if your child has any medical concerns that should be addressed prior to next year, please let Alyssa Anderson, JCC district nurse know.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, March 1
- Sign-up for Kindergarten Round-Up
- One School, One Book Kick-Off
- State Wrestling Send-Off/Walk-through
- Women's History Month
Thursday, March 2
- Dr. Seuss's Birthday
- State Wrestling
Wednesday, March 8
- Kindergarten Round-Up
- No classes for Kindergarten and TK
Thursday, March 9
- Second Grade Music Program (9:30 a.m. Dress Rehearsal and 1:00 p.m. Parent Program at the High School Auditorium)
Sunday, March 12
- Daylight Savings Time Begins
Thursday, March 16
- Spring Picture Day
Friday, March 17
- St. Patrick's Day
- No School/Comp. Day
Monday, March 27
- Our Annual Spring Title I Parent Meeting will be held in the Riverside Cafeteria from 3:30-4:15 p.m. - All Title I parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
Meeting Topics:
- Overview of Title I Program and Schoolwide Plan
- Academic Improvement Efforts
- Assessments and Data-Driven Decision Making
- School Culture/PBIS School Framework
- Parent and Family Engagement
- Behavior Support
- District and School Parent and Family Engagement/Planning
- Family Fun Night
Thursday, March 30
- Riverside PTO Carnival 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Friday, March 31
- March Terrific Kids Program 2:15-2:45 p.m.
FEBRUARY STAFF SHOUT OUTS
AMANDA TAYLOR - PRESCHOOL PARAPROFESSIONAL
ANDREA SITZMANN - EL/MATH INTERVENTIONIST TEACHER
SARA THEESFELD - SECOND GRADE TEACHER
FEBRUARY TERRIFIC KIDS
Ingrid R.
Kipp A.
Nehemiah E.
Luna I.
Jameson H.
Amilia V.
August H.
Jacob H.
James B.
Dr. Kimberly Meyer
Email: kim.meyer@jccschools.net
Location: 820 Park Street, Jackson, MN, USA
Phone: 507-847-6649