Riojas Elementary School
December 6, 2017
From the Principal
Fill the Boot Update
We have tentatively scheduled the Kona Ice Day for during everyone's recess on Dec. 14th. I am hoping the weather will hold out and the students will have some sun and fun with their Kona Ice. If it is truly too cold for snowcones on the 14th, we will reschedule! The kids tell me, "It is never too cold for a snowcone!"
The votes are all in and I'm keeping it a secret! You will have to come to school to see me and the costume in the crosswalk! The date for this "reveal" is still to be decided!
This is a great month for extra recess every Friday! And the students are enjoying the extra wiggle time already!
Silly string has been ordered and is on it's way! As soon as it arrives, we will pick dates/times for the three classes that earned Silly String Wars.
Third Grade Market Days were a HUGE success. We will be donating $1,986.35 to Make-A-Wish. The students did an awesome job of setting up their markets and participating in this great campus wide sale!
The holidays are a great time to give and be thankful! Thank you so much for your support of your children and our school. I am so grateful to be a patriot! Consider sending something in for Blue Santa to support our community, too.
I hope to see you at school sometime soon!
Christi
Blue Santa Food and Toy Drive
Diversity Dolls and Diversity Day
We would love to have some volunteers help hang the dolls in the hallways. See the link below to come help!
Classroom Winter Parties
No Left Turns
Third Grade Fine Arts Night - December 14th
Update your Calendar - 2nd 9 Weeks Awards Assemblies - January 26th
PTO Holiday Marketplace
The holiday marketplace is just around the corner. The kids get to shop and wrap presents for their family on Dec. 14-15. This event helps raise money for the school as well as teach the kids about money management and the joy of giving.
To make this event a huge success, we need a ton of volunteers so please sign-up and share with grandparents, neighborhood groups, parents that may have a little one starting Riojas next year, anyone that has unused vacation days at work, etc. We cannot do this without the generous help of the Riojas community.
Click here to see the Signup Genius!
Here is how it works: Items are $.50, $1, $2, $3 or $5. The average gift is about $2 but there is a large selection at each price. Each student will get an envelope the week of the marketplace that they can put money in as well as make a shopping list. We have students that buy 1-2 items and we have some that buy for a list of 10-15 family and friends. It is up to you and your shopper! Items include jewelry, tools, stuffed animals, toys, games, mugs, trinkets, etc.
This is an event that the kids look forward to each year and we are excited to make it another great experience for them. Happy Holidays!
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PTO Events
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
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!
Upcoming Community Events
Breakfast with Santa / Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
Saturday, December 9
Hendrickson High School Cafeteria and Small Gym
8:00 am – 11:00 am – Breakfast with Santa
8:00 am – 1:00 pm – Holiday Shopping Extravaganza
Admission – Kids $10 in advance / $15 at the door; Adults - $5 for breakfast
Kids admission includes pancake breakfast, craft, and picture with Santa.
KID’S CORNER – games and activities
FREE ADMISSION to the EXTRAVAGANZA
50+ vendors and crafters
Many unique vendors to choose from with a stunning array of fabulous gift ideas for everyone on your holiday list.
There will be a silent auction as well.
Hendrickson Hawk Choir Clinic
December 16th
Open to students in PK-8th grade
Attendance Information
School Day 7:40-2:45, Tardy Bell @ 7:40, Doors Open 7:10
Riojas Elementary School
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