The Riverwalk Roar
February 23, 2020
Note from Dr. Compton
Pride,
I hope each of you had a wonderful weekend. It's hard to believe that we went from a late start on Friday for snow/ice to this gorgeous day of sunny 60 degree temperatures. For me personally, I'm not ready for these warmer temperatures.
I wanted to take a minute to say "thank you" to those of you who carry the banner for Riverwalk Academy. I saw some great examples of this over this past week on social media. I recognize that we CANNOT control what someone says on social media, but we CAN control our response. When faced with a negative social media post, you can choose to ignore it, you can choose to feed into it, or you can choose to be positive and supportive of your school.
That's what I love about our Pride, you all do a great job carrying the banner. You recognize that when someone publicly gripes (doesn't carry the banner), there's usually more to the story and that you don't have all the facts. So instead of feeding into it, our Pride makes the choice to think before they respond to a post, and if they do respond, it's with positivity, kindness, and support.
Pride, thank you for carrying the banner for Riverwalk Academy.
Let's have another outstanding week!
~Dr. Compton
This Week's Newsletter Photo
This week's photo was taken of 10th grader Matthew Greene who was proudly sporting his letterman jacket that he earned from the fall cross country season. Although Dr. Compton declared that they were twins, we all agree that Matthew looks much better in his jacket since Dr. Compton was given a jacket, but Matthew actually earned his.
Riverwalk Academy Celebrates Black History Month
Yearbook
Yearbooks are on sale now! This year, we'll have two yearbooks; one for K - 5 (elementary) and one 6 - 10 (middle/high).
Purchase before April 15th and save $5! To order your yearbook, follow the instructions below.
- Go to www.strawbridge.net and click the "Order Pictures and Yearbooks" button.
- Select Riverwalk Academy and enter our unique code!
- Elementary: YB113308
- Middle and High: YB 113660
- Select "Yearbook" for program type.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your order!
Please contact Ms. Krebs if you have any questions.
Lion Artists of the Week (picked by Dr. Compton's daughters)
Check out Riverwalk Academy's online art gallery at Artsonia. Artsonia is the World's Largest Student Art Museum. Yet it's so much more than that! It's a free, safe, educational program designed to connect parents and families with their child's creative activities at school.
Self Portrait
Trinity Harris, 5th Grade
Vintage Truck in the Snow
Reading to our Cubs
Make sure you check out our new weekly series, Reading to our Cubs. We release these videos each Sunday at 7:00 pm on Facebook.
Read Across America Week (March 2 - March 6)
Art Show: Assistance Needed
2019 - 2020 Yearbooks
Yearbooks are on sale now! This year, we'll have two yearbooks; one for K - 5 (elementary) and one 6 - 10 (middle/high).
Purchase before April 15th and save $5! To order your yearbook, follow the instructions below.
- Go to www.strawbridge.net and click the "Order Pictures and Yearbooks" button.
- Select Riverwalk Academy and enter our unique code!
- Elementary: YB113308
- Select "Yearbook" for program type.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your order!
Please contact Ms. Krebs if you have any questions.
2019 - 2020 Yearbook
Yearbooks are on sale now! This year, we'll have two yearbooks; one for K - 5 (elementary) and one 6 - 10 (middle/high).
Purchase before April 15th and save $5! To order your yearbook, follow the instructions below.
- Go to www.strawbridge.net and click the "Order Pictures and Yearbooks" button.
- Select Riverwalk Academy and enter our unique code!
- Middle and High: YB 113660
- Select "Yearbook" for program type.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your order!
Please contact Ms. Krebs if you have any questions.
Student Drivers
10th grade students may be eligible to drive/park at Riverwalk Academy. Click here to view the student parking requirements. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Graham.
2019 - 2020 Yearbooks
Yearbooks are on sale now! This year, we'll have two yearbooks; one for K - 5 (elementary) and one 6 - 10 (middle/high).
Purchase before April 15th and save $5! To order your yearbook, follow the instructions below.
- Go to www.strawbridge.net and click the "Order Pictures and Yearbooks" button.
- Select Riverwalk Academy and enter our unique code!
- Middle and High: YB 113660
- Select "Yearbook" for program type.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your order!
Please contact Ms. Krebs if you have any questions.
- Afterschool Band Practice (elem) @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm (Johnston)
- Track Practice: 3:15 - 4:30
- Beta Club Meeting @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Slifer/C. Wilson)
- Beta Club Officers @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (Slifer/C. WIlso)
- Volleyball Conditioning @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (Foster)
Tuesday (2/25)
- 4th Grade POL
- Afterschool Band Practice (Middle/High) @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Johnston)
- Marathon Kids Running Club @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (yellow group)
- Golf Practice: 3:15 - 4:30
- Track Practice: 3:15 - 4:30
- Volleyball Conditioning @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (Foster)
- Board Meeting @ 6:30 pm (agenda)
Wednesday (2/26)
- Afterschool Band Practice (elem) @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm (Johnston)
- Golf Practice: 3:15 - 4:30
- Track Practice: 3:15 - 4:30
Thursday (2/27)
- 6th Grade POL
- Afterschool Band Practice (Middle/High) @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Johnston)
- Marathon Kids Running Club @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm (green group)
- Golf Practice: 3:15 - 4:30
- Track Practice: 3:15 - 4:30
Friday (2/28)
- Terrific Kids Ceremony (K - 5)
Saturday (2/29)
- Track at the 2019 YC Winborn Preseason Invitational (Rock Hill High School)
The Pride on Parade
Each week, we'll share photos of members of our Pride wearing their school gear out in the community. If you have any photos to share, please send them, along with a short description, to Dr. Compton.
Ms. Mabey was so excited about her Riverwalk hoodie, that she took it with her on the cruise this past week. This picture was taken somewhere over the Atlantic.
About Us
Email: info@riverwalkacademy.com
Website: www.riverwalkacademy.com
Location: 5750 Mt Gallant Rd, Rock Hill, SC, USA
Phone: 8033278400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riverwalkacademy
Twitter: @RiverwalkLions