NOVEMBER NEWS
RIVERSIDE NEWSLETTER 2023-2024
Parents/Guardians,
We enjoyed many events during the month of October and are nearing the end of our first quarter on Tuesday, November 7. Lifetouch picture retakes will be on November 7 in the small gym. If you would like to have your student's picture retaken, we have packets in the school office, or retake orders can be completed online.
Report cards will be sent home on November 10, and Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 20 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, November 21 from 1:20-8:00 p.m. There will be an Early Dismissal at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 21. Conference sign-ups will begin on Monday, November 6. Please contact your classroom teacher to schedule a time to meet.
The Scholastic Book Fair will be held in the Riverside Library from November 16-November 21. Please see the schedule below.
Our One School, One Book Simply Sweet Cheesecake Fundraiser will be held from November 13-November 27. Order forms will be sent home and extra forms will be available in the school office.
All local veterans are invited to join us for our Riverside Veteran's Day program on Friday, November 10. There will be coffee and breakfast treats from 8:30-9:00 a.m. in the small gym. If you have a relative at Riverside whom you would like to have your picture taken with, we will send them to the small gym for a picture. The program will take place from 9:00-9:30 a.m. in the big gym.
Go Huskies!
Dr. Kim Meyer
Riverside Elementary Principal
507-847-6649
NOVEMBER EVENTS
November 6:
- November Conferences Sign-Up Begins
November 7:
- Lifetouch Picture Retake Day
- End of First Quarter
November 8:
- Second Quarter Begins
November 10
- Riverside Veteran's Day Program
- 8:30-9:00 a.m. Veterans are invited for coffee and treats
- 9:00-9:30 a.m. Veteran's Day Program
- First Quarter Report Cards Sent Home
November 13-27
- One School, One Book Simply Sweet Cheesecake Fundraiser
November 20:
- Parent-Teacher Conferences 4:00-8:00 p.m.
- Title I Parent Information Night 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the Small Gym - Stop by the small gym to learn more about Title I Interventions and ways that you can help boost your student's love for reading! Tables will be set up by the small gym with informational brochures, treats and more.
November 21
- 1:00 p.m. Early Out
- Parent-Teacher Conferences 1:00-8:00 p.m. (Conferences will begin at 1:20 p.m.)
November 22
- No School/Staff Development Flex Day
November 23-24
- Thanksgiving Break
PICTURE RETAKE DAY
JOIN US FOR OUR RIVERSIDE VETERAN'S DAY PROGRAM
American Education Week recognizes and honors everyone who works in our nation's public schools, from the bus drivers, food service workers, paraprofessionals, administrative staff, classroom teachers and countless others!
ONE SCHOOL, ONE BOOK FUNDRAISER
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES - FALL FOR READING NIGHT
LOVE & LOGIC PARENTING CLASS
OCTOBER TERRIFIC KIDS
RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, POSITIVE, SAFE
Congratulations to the following students who were nominated as Riverside Terrific Kids for showing one or more Husky Pride Traits throughout the month of October!
Bentley G.
Kindergarten
Bobby W.
First Grade
Carly N.
First Grade
Emmett M.
Second Grade
Saxyn M.
Second Grade
Dawson C.
Third Grade
KINDERGARTEN CRITTER SHOW
READING AND MATH INTERVENTIONS
TITLE I
As part of our multi-tiered system of support for students, JCC provide Title I assistance in reading for students who need extra support. It is important to note that the Title I Reading program is aimed at providing support to regular education students in an effort to help them be as successful as possible in the classroom.
Title I is a federally-funded, general education support program. The goal of Title I is to provide extra help and instruction for struggling readers and/or mathematicians. Title I involves specialized instruction provided through the cooperation of the classroom teacher and Title I staff that supplements (not replaces) classroom instruction.
Supplemental instruction with Title I teachers occurs individually and/or in small groups of 2-4 students, four to five times weekly, for approximately 20-30 minutes each session, depending on the grade level and relative level of need. Reading support includes guided lessons designed to enhance core letter and word skills, reading fluency, and comprehension.
We have completed K-3 fall assessments which help teachers get a better picture of each student's skill level at the beginning of the year. Depending on the student's grade level, several assessments are used to determine eligibility for receiving extra support in reading or math. A parent letter is sent home informing them of their student's eligibility. Parents have a choice of whether they would like their student to receive academic support. Once students have met their goals and program expectations, they exit the program.
READING CORPS.
SECOND & THIRD GRADE MATH INTERVENTION
Bridges Intervention provides supplemental, small-group instruction for students who need extra time and support in the areas of critical numeracy and computation skills. Sessions involve warm-ups, a game or activity and guided practice. Each fifth session is devoted to assessment designed to monitor students' progress.
MTSS
Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) provides a method of early identification and intervention that can help struggling students to catch up with their peers. As such, MTSS uses three tiers of support to assist all students at various levels. These three tiers include:
Tier 1: Core Instruction: All students receive core instruction and basic interventions in the classroom. Students may work in small groups based on their strengths and areas of need. This structure helps to build positive relationships between staff and students and it includes proactive classroom management strategies aimed at creating a supportive atmosphere. Students who do not respond to these interventions may move into Tier 2.
Tier 2: Targeted Group Interventions: Students who need more support in addition to the core curriculum will receive interventions and supports that are delivered in small group settings, such as reading groups to help them catch up to their peers. Ex: Title I, Reading Corps., Math Interventions
Tier 3: Intensive Individual Interventions: Students who have significant challenges and do not respond to the interventions and supports in Tier 1 or Tier 2, can receive more individualized support.
OCTOBER BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENU
WINTER CLOTHING
CHANGE OF SEASONS
As we move into winter weather, students will need warmer clothing for recess. Recess is typically outside unless it is raining or severely cold. We also ask that students' names are written inside jackets/coats and backpacks in case items are misplaced.
DROP OFF AND PICK UP REMINDERS
Morning Drop Off: This is a friendly reminder that if you are bringing your students to school please drop them off at the following locations below. For safety purposes, parents/visitors cannot be in the hallways without first checking in at the main office to sign in and get a visitor's badge. We ask that parents do not bring students to their classrooms/lockers after the first day of school, unless pre-arranged with the classroom teacher or principal. Thank you for working with us to help keep students safe and build their confidence and independence. We have staff posted throughout the building and playground to help guide students to where they need to be.
For safety purposes, do not drop your students off before 7:35 a.m. Staff supervision does not begin until 7:35 a.m.
Door 2: Hug and Go Entrance by Main Office
Door 3: Lower parking lot
Discovery Place: Preschool age students
Afternoon Pick Up:
* If you are waiting for transfer bus students to arrive at Riverside, please wait in your car, or at the top of the sidewalk by the stairs to the playground. For safety purposes, only staff and students can be on the playground.
Pick Up Locations:
*We have staff waiting with students at designated doors for parent pick up. This is to prevent students from crossing the street or parking lot without supervision.
Door 2: Main Office
Door 3: Lower Parking Lot
Discovery Place Preschool
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Busing:
- Shuttle Bus to PLV/MS: Leaves Riverside at 7:40 a.m. (playground blacktop)
- Shuttle Bus from PLV/MS: Arrives at Riverside 8:00 a.m.
- Route Buses: Arrive at Riverside at 8:00 a.m.
- Free Breakfast: Served from 7:40-8:15 a.m.
- Morning Recess: 7:35-8:00 a.m.
- School Begins: 8:20 a.m.
- School Ends: 3:10 p.m.
- Afternoon Shuttle Bus to PLV/MS: Leaves Riverside at 3:15 p.m.
- Afternoon Route Buses: Arrive/Leave Riverside at 3:45 p.m.
LUNCH & RECESS SCHEDULES
RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, POSITIVE, SAFE
Resources for Parents
Email: kim.meyer@jccschools.net
Website: https://www.jccschools.com/riversideelementary
Location: 820 Park Street, Jackson, MN 56143