River Birch Insider
September 11, 2020
Repeat Information and Guidance about Masks:
Is there a certain type of mask required? Any cloth face covering will be acceptable. Per Department of Health guidelines received this week, “gaiters” (the thin cloth face coverings worn around the neck and pulled up over the nose and mouth) are not recommended unless they are made of thicker or multi-layered material. Department of Health guidance is that you should not be able to feel your breath through the material on exhalation.
The link below from the CDC provides more guidance if needed about selecting, wearing, and washing masks. My home has established Friday night as our mask washing night to keep a routine. Have an amazing and safe weekend with your family!
2nd Grade Breakfast Leaders
Keeping it Clean!
Synergizing!
Big Rocks/Little Rocks
Make a List!
Don't forget!
Ms. Kopke, Guidance Counselor
Supporting Your Kids At Home
Our students have learned about safety, Safe Adults, Red Flags that indicate danger, and safe versus unsafe situations. Students also learned about unsafe people, places, and actions like abuse to their bodies and abuse with words. River Birch student know that it is the adults job to keep them safe. They learned the MBF Child Safety Matters Safety Rules. These rules teach children to help adults keep them safe. Please ask your child about the 5 rules. Ask them about their safe adult.
If you have any questions about the state required body safety lessons, don’t hesitate to reach out to Ms. Kopke kekopke@avon-schools.org.
Mary Lee Maier Food Pantry is OPEN!
The Mary Lee Maier Community Pantry is open every Thursday (when school is in session) at Avon Intermediate School East. Enrollment is simple. Please complete your 2020-2021 enrollment before you shop. Click the button below to access the enrollment form. Be sure you press the SUBMIT button at the end of the form or your results will not be saved.
Mark Your Calendars!
September 25: End of First Quarter
October 7: One Hour Delay
October 12-23: Fall Break, NO SCHOOL
October 26: Return to School
Vision
Educate. Excite. Excel.
The students of River Birch Elementary have access to the education every child needs along with the learning and life experiences they deserve, so they can succeed today and tomorrow.
Mission
River Birch Learning Leaders create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment that provides opportunities for learning and leadership through interdisciplinary experiences supported by strong relationships with students, family, and community.
Beliefs
The River Birch Way promotes community, collaboration, and a safe and productive learning environment. The River Birch Way says that as leaders we are:
Safe: Students at River Birch Elementary keep their hands and feet to themselves, use materials and equipment as instructed, and follow emergency procedures led by their teachers.
Respectful: Students at River Birch Elementary show whole body listening, follow the River Birch Rules, and are kind to others.
Responsible: Students at River Birch Elementary take ownership of their actions.
Leaders: Students at River Birch Elementary find their voice by using the 7 Habits of Happy Kids to be their best selves in school, at home, and in our community.
River Birch Elementary
Principal
Mrs. Heather Gorgas, HMGorgas@avon-schools.org
Assistant Principal
Ms. Kyle Kopke, KEKopke@avon-schools.org
Counselor
Email: hmgorgas@avon-schools.org
Website: avon-schools.org/riverbirch
Location: 5456 East County Road 75 North, Avon, IN, USA
Phone: 317.544.6800
Facebook: facebook.com/RiverBirch.Elem
Twitter: @RiverBirch_Elem