WIN: What's Important Now
February Edition
FROM THE DESK OF THE PRINCIPAL
We are almost to Spring Break and the start of the 4th Quarter! This quarter is always a busy time at school, so please be sure to check communication from Riverglen. If there is something extra that we can do for your family to improve your experience at our school, please reach out to me at trevor.mckenna@boiseschools.org. You can check our school website for upcoming events and pertinent information, but you can always call or email me with questions.
Mr. McKenna
IMPORTANT DATES
March 13: Wear Green (students and staff) to Raise Wellness Awareness
March 15: End of 3rd Quarter
March 18 - March 22: Spring Break- No School
April 15 - 17: PSAT (9th Grade) and ISAT (7th and 8th Grades)
April 19: No School
May 2: Incoming 7th Grade Open House (6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
May 9: End of the Year Dance (5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
RIVERGLEN'S MISSION STATEMENT
Riverglen's mission is to create lifelong learners who are compassionate and responsible global citizens, creative problem solvers and critical thinkers.
FACILITIES UPGRADE
I am thrilled to announce that our tennis courts are being replaced! Once they are completed, we are going to have an amazing facility for our students, staff and community members to enjoy. The work is scheduled to begin on March 11 and is currently scheduled to be completed in July. Please be mindful of this as you are coming or going from our school as the tennis courts and surrounding parking will be impacted during the construction.
SPRING TESTING
Statewide testing will take place in April. Detailed information will be sent as we get closer to the dates.
PSAT- All 9th-grade students will take the PSAT on Wednesday, April 17. It is important that students bring a fully charged Chromebook on this day, as the PSAT is now completely online. More information will be sent home in March.
ISAT- All 7th- and 8th-grade students will take ISATs from April 15 - April 17. It is important that all students bring a fully charged Chromebook on these days. Again, more information will be provided in March.
STUDENT OF THE MONTH PROGRAM
Each month, our staff takes the opportunity to nominate students in grades 7 - 9 to be honored as Students of the Month. Staff members nominate students who they feel consistently represent Riverglen's CORE values of Character, Optimism, Respect and Encouragement. Two winners per grade level, per month are selected.
January/February Student of the Month Winners:
7th Grade:
Melia Hicks
Shayan Paresenehr
Brienna Trunnell
Hayden Cobb
8th Grade:
Ava Martin
Raina Lowe
Abby Hansen
Maddux Carlson
9th Grade:
Nicole deVries
Layla Forsey
Mekhai Carson
Miles Andrus
ACADEMIC CELEBRATION
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
This month we are spotlighting Mrs. Young who is one of our math teachers and Mrs. Bastow, one of our special education assistants. Please use the links below to learn more about them.
After hearing the positive outlook and journey of this staff member, it is hard to not be impressed by her ability to embrace change and new adventures. Paige teaches Integrated 1 for TVMSC, 7th Grade Math Foundations and Academic Support for Riverglen, Compacted 7/8 Online, and she hosts to Rubix Cube Club. Her life as a teacher has already shown her adaptability as she has traveled to new places and taken on new, exciting challenges.
At Riverglen, our students and teachers are so thankful to have the patient, kind, and fun support of Mrs. Bastow who has 28 years of experience in education! When it comes to social events, especially involving sports, Mrs. Bastow brings the spirit! She is the kind of person who always jumps in to help, and she encourages the students to do their best and be kind to others.
RIVERGLEN MUSIC DEPARTMENT NEWS
The Junior High All State Choir is performing at Timberline High Sscool on March 2 at 6:00 pm! Riverglen auditioned 13 students and out of all the junior high choir singers who auditioned across the state, we have 7 students representing us! We are so proud of our students and how hard they have worked to be able to participate in this amazing event! Congratulations to: Sydney Pederson, Claire Amoureux, CJ Harrison, Will Nunley, Kaden Okaneko-Miller, Maleah Ortiz, and Kierney Fogdall!
Additionally, Ms. Atkinson and several of her choir students led the Pledge of Allegiance at the Boise School District Board Meeting held on February 12! They did a phenomenal job representing Riverglen!
RIVERGLEN WELLNESS SUPPORT
Riverglen's Wellness Awareness initiative kicked off this month! We are encouraging all staff and students to wear green on Wednesday, March 13 to raise Wellness Awareness.
This month, we introduced different ways to promote well-being throughout Riverglen, and we focused on self-care. Our quote of the month is, "Self-love is not selfish; you cannot truly love another until you know how to love yourself." - Kelly Martin
ELKS AMERCANISM ESSAY CONTEST
7th-grade AVID students submitted entries into the Elks Lodge Americanism Writing Contest. The prompt was "What the Bill of Rights Means to Me."
Holden Struble, a 7th-grader at Riverglen, won 3rd place and a check for $250! Congratulations, Holden!
SKI TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
Congratulations to our Ski Team and Coach Taylor for their huge victory at the Dotty Clark Memorial Race, and bringing the championship trophy back to Riverglen! Over 42 junior high schools from across the Treasure Valley compete in Bogus Basin's Ski Race Program and Riverglen beat all of them! Congratulations Grizzlies!
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
A MESSAGE FROM PAWS
Hello from PAWS -
The mission of PAWS (Parent Organization Working For Success) is to strengthen the relationship between our school and our community through collaboration, engagement and open communication with the purpose of supporting the teaching and learning at Riverglen Junior HIgh School.
Upcoming Ways to Support PAWS
Mark You Calendars - March 18, 2024 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM at the Eagle Bardenay. Please access the following flyer for more information.
What PAWS has Accomplished This School Year:
1. Back to School - Delivered donuts and coffee to the teachers and staff to kick off a great school year
2. Parent/Teacher Conferences - Provided dinner for teachers and staff (so they could make it through the long night!)
3. Day after Halloween - Delivered bagels and cream cheese to teachers and staff to help combat the sugar rush.
4. Raised over $375.00 to continue supporting the teaching and learning at Riverglen!
5. Provided teachers with cupcakes and a small gift in each of their mailboxes to celebrate Valentine's Day.
The mission of PAWS (Parent Organization Working For Success) is to strengthen the relationship between our school and our community through collaboration, engagement and open communication with the purpose of supporting the teaching and learning at Riverglen Junior High School.
RIVERGLEN ATHLETICS
Currently: 7 Girls' Volleyball
March 4: 7/8 Boys' Baseball begins
March 28: 7/8 Golf begins
April 1: 7/8 Track begins
All athletic paperwork must be completed throuigh Aktivate (link to athletic paperwork). Email our Athletic Director Jon Zwainz at jonathan.zwainz@boiseschools.org if you have any questions or concerns.
CAPITAL ATHLETICS
Capital High School Spirit Squad
FOOD DELIVERIES
STUDENT CARE OF DISTRICT-ISSUED DEVICES
Please use the link below to review actions that students can do to take care of their device. This flyer also notifies parents and guardians of the cost associated with replacing broken or lost devices.
PARENT NOTIFICATION OF THREAT ASSESSMENTS
Each year, the Boise School District sends the Threat Assessment Parent/Guardian Notification so that you know the District Policy. Please use the following link to access the notification letter.
REPORTING ABSENCES AND REQUESTING A PERMIT TO LEAVE
ABSENCES AND TARDIES
Absences:
Students are expected to attend school 90% of each semester to earn credit in classes. This allows students nine (9) parent-excused absences each semester. Absences excused by a doctor or other professional do not count as a part of the nine allowed days. Students who exceed nine (9) absences will be required to complete an Appeal for Credit at the end of the semester.
Tardies:
Students arriving at school at any time after the 7:50 am bell should report directly to the office.
Students are expected to be in class when the tardy bell rings. Tardies issued for first period may not be excused by parents. Consequences for being late to class are as follows:
4th Tardy - Parent is Notified
5th Tardy - Parent is Notified and Student attends Lunch Detention
6th Tardy - Parent is Notified and Student Attends Afternoon School (2:30 - 5:00 pm)
7th Tardy - Parent is Notified, Student Attends Afternoon School and/or is Withdrawal from Class with an “F” or “NC” Grade
Please refer to District Policies #3121 and #3140 if you have questions.