Friday at 4:00
September 30, 2022
From the Desk of Mrs. Rivera
School is so much more than just learning to read, write, and solve equations. A true education is meant to develop the whole child in every way possible. We are extremely proud of the well-balanced curriculum we provide our students, and one aspect of that curriculum includes our GOALES. Riviera's GOALES are those skills that each student needs in order to be successful in school and in life, and which are usually not part of any textbook that can be purchased. Our GOALES, lovingly known as our General Outline of Academic Long-term Expectations, provide guidance for teachers on those life skills that are so important and that should be taught early on in the formative years. These areas include, but are not limited to, public speaking, test-taking strategies, critical thinking, internet safety, organizational and time management strategies, and even manners! The GOALES are broken down by grade level and are age-appropriate, yet they build on themselves from year to year. By the time our students complete their 5th grade year, they will have concrete, purposeful experiences in all of these areas, giving them the solid foundation necessary for success in the coming years. Our GOALES curriculum is just one more aspect of our school that displays our commitment to providing our students with an exceptional, comprehensive, forward-thinking education.
We hope you have an awesome weekend, and be on the lookout for our next edition of Friday at 4:00 in one week!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Rivera
Important Dates & Events
- 9/28 Chow with your Child for Ms. Diaz-Padron's class at 12:10 pm
- 10/4 Parents Club Monthly Meeting at the Day School at 8:45 am
- 10/5 Teacher Planning Day - No School
- 10/7 SHED your Threads-No uniform day
- 10/7 Parents Only Back to School Happy Hour at the Prep
- 10/12 Picture Day Re-takes
- 10/21 End of the 1st Quarter. Please contact your child's teacher with any questions you may have regarding grades.
- 10/21 Family Bingo Night at 6:00 pm in the Prep School Cafetorium. Don't forget to get your tickets for this awesome event! Tickets are $10 each and must be purchased online through the Parents Club page on our website. Tickets will go on sale on October 10.
- 10/31-11/4 Spirit Week. More Information about this awesome week coming soon!
- 10/27 Report Cards will be released.
5 Senses Day
Preschoolers in P4 had a blast learning through a sensorial experience about the five senses. Students rotated centers and explored sight with the use of magnifying sheets, sound by playing with different instruments, touch by putting their hands into different boxes with a variety of textures, smell by smelling a variety of scents and having to guess what they might be, and lastly taste. The taste was the most fun - the students loved the sour lemons.
Thank you to the parent volunteers who came in and did such a wonderful job putting together the interactive stations.
5 Senses Day is all about hands on learning
What is that smell?
Exploring textures through touch
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Email: riviera@rivieraschools.com
Website: rivieraschools.com
Location: 6800 Nervia Street, Coral Gables, FL, USA
Phone: (305) 666-1856