Meet the teachers, parents, and students in the Preschool with a delectable Ice Cream Social.
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Leadership and mentoring is a key component of the Riverside 8th Grader's experience. This day is designed to introduce these responsibilities and discuss the plans for the coming school year.
Join the Riverside Community in the Cedar Circle for an introduction to the school year. We will discuss the family handbook, answer questions, and get to know one another.
The 4-8th Grade Fall Field Trip. More details to come as the school year approaches!
The Parent Advisory Group's Annual Fall Festival is an event you do not want to miss. The donation items fill the barn beyond capacity, you never know what you are going to find! Volumes of books, clothes and shoes galore, ski equipment, furniture...the list goes on...And all handpicked by the generous staff of parents and volunteers that supply food and muscle for one of Riverside's biggest fundraisers.
Celebrate the taste of the season with this flavorful and highly anticipated event! Oktoberfest is a good time and a great way to support the school while toasting local brewers and enjoying the traditional bavarian bier garden fare. Cheers!
Biography Fair has its roots in so many Riverside traditions but one is rarely as captivating as Bio Fair. Students start thinking about it during the first week of school. And the day it arrives, you can hardly recognize the middle school students on campus. Their costumes so elaborate and the displays so detailed. The students are even overheard speaking to each other in character. The elementary students even catch the bug by performing short speeches and interviews in their characters and all the students act as audience to one another while proud parents look on.
Early dismissal of 12:30 or make arrangements for your student(s) to be supervised in the after school program.
Everyone is invited to discuss the years progress. Please call or drop in to the office to schedule your appointments. Elementary is 20 minute time slots and Middle School is 10 minutes with each teacher.
Nothing means more the Riverside Community than giving back. This caring group of students, faculty and staff work together to contribute to local causes offering donations of food, cleaning and decorating projects, supporting local schools or community centers and all in the name of thanks.
Early dismissal of 1:30 or make arrangements for your student(s) to be supervised in the after school program.
We invite the grandparents of our students to school to spend as much time as they would like with their grandchild. It is a wonderful way for them to see their grandchildren in this important setting and get to know Riverside. Their is coffee and snacks at break and a catered lunch with opportunity to meet with the head of school.
Fine Arts night is a spectacular display of all that Riverside has to offer musically and visually. Celebrate this special time of year with festive music and good cheer!
6-8 Progress report to be sent home with student(s) only as needed in preparation for the semesters end
6th-8th graders will take cumulative semester exams during most of the last week before winter vacation. There will be two-hour tests each day, a specific schedule will be shared in the Monday Memo the week prior. Teachers will use class time to review exam content.
Ancient History, Latin and Mythology have always been strongholds of the curricula of Riverside. The Gods and Goddess of Norse, Greek, Roman & Tolkien have all been celebrated on this day!
Early dismissal of 1:30 or make arrangements for your student(s) to be supervised in the after school program.
We invite all the alumni to join us for a day of catching up and reminiscing. You will have an opportunity to meet the head of school and have lunch with everyone.
The first semester narratives for the 6-8 graders is the half-year mark of their progress.
The biggest fundraiser of the year rallies the entire Riverside Community. Hundreds of auction items, delicious food, festive environment, there is something for everyone. The Barn comes alive during this event with the 8th graders playing an important role in hosting the evening.
Warm up winter with lively games organized by teams of all ages. Everyone has fun competing in tug-of-war, building snow forts and everyone's favorite, the Ice Cube Challenge!
Early dismissal or make arrangements for your student(s) to be supervised in the after school program
Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm in The Barn.
Play Week is the time when 6th-8th grade students collaborate on the production elements of our all school play. We depart from academic classes while students work on set construction, costume collection, prop development, choreography, publicity, and full rehearsals.
K-5 Report Cards mailed home
6-8 Progress Reports sent home with student(s)
Students will undergo the "Smarter Balanced Assessment" SBAC testing that is administered throughout the state.
Students are encouraged to attend Parent Teacher Conferences but if not, please make arrangements for them to be picked. Students are welcome to join the after-school program on that day and will be supervised until 5:00 pm.
Faculty welcome the opportunity to meet with students and their parents to discuss learning, for typically 20 minutes for elementary (K-5th grade) students and 10 minutes for each teacher middle school students have. Teachers would like to encourage students to attend conferences with their parents and plan to ask a question or share a comment, concern, or celebration. Please call Krystal as soon as possible to schedule conference times.
Email: krystal.ingalls@theriversideschool.org
Poetry Fest is a whole school event in which the 8th graders lead activities and lessons organized and supported by the faculty. There is a 12:30 dismissal.
Early dismissal or make arrangements for your student(s) to be in the after school program.
Spring Clean-Up is a community effort to spruce up our campus in conjunction with Vermont’s Green Up Day. Families bring tools and a helpful attitude to wash windows, complete minor repairs, care for our gardens, touch up paint, and rake gravel. Students helpfully engage in these chores and recognize how their efforts lead to school improvement.
6-8 progress reports to be sent home only as needed in preparation for years end
Applaud the musical and theatrical talents of the Preschool through 5th grader as the audience of their spring performance.
6th-8th graders will take cumulative semester exams during most of the last week before summer vacation. There will be two-hour tests each day, a specific schedule will be shared in the Monday Memo the week prior. Teachers will use class time to review exam content.
Graduation is an official school day that celebrates the efforts of all of our students during the school year and especially those of our graduating class. Speeches, awards, and musical performances comprise a ceremony in the cedar circle, followed by a community potluck lunch.
Sign Language with Patrice McDonough
Signers will learn skills and information about the language used by the Deaf Community in the United States. Singing, signing and storytelling will all be part of the fun as participants will learn more than 500 ASL vocabulary words.
Painting with Barb Eidel
We will be mapping color with the color wheel to learn how to paint a landscape, a portrait, a still life, and an abstract painting. We will use different painting media: acrylic paint, watercolor and ink- for our explorations. Wood burning and using stains are also a possibility. So join us for a painting adventure!
International Cooking with Jill Nicol
Young chefs will creatively cultivate their interest in food, while also exploring cultures from around the globe. Throughout the week, participants will spend time preparing meals from different regions of the world and discovering those cultures as they experiment with new ingredients. Students will also learn about kitchen safety and a variety of cooking techniques. The week will culminate with an exhibition and celebration in which students will share their culinary creations.
Film Making with Daniel Fales
In this week-long film-making camp we will dive into making movies and videos ourselves. Join us as we learn the art of video production and film-making. Participants will be the directors, the lighting crew, the film crew, the acting talent, and the post-production crew. You will work in teams to take on projects that will allow you to practice and learn skills such as shot design, framing, camera movement, lighting, storytelling, editing, and post production.
Calligraphy with Lauren Ruffner
Participants will embrace their individuality, enjoy the freedom to create their own style of writing, and explore the artistry of fonts. During the week they will practice writing in a number of different fonts, create their own, and prepare pieces of work to display their newfound skills. Younger students will learn about the parts of a calligraphy pen and three basic alphabets. Older students will also explore pen angle, additional fonts, and other flourishments.
Nature Art with Kate Renner
Participants will use the resources of the fields and forest that surround the Riverside campus to embark on a variety of art projects. Some days will be spent entirely outside, incorporating the natural elements of the landscape into our artwork. We might do plaster castings of found objects, large fiber sculptures on the trees in cedar circle, or a felting project that uses both wool and fibers collected from the fields. Themes explored during the week might include: the science of color and color theory; exploring movement and Newton's laws by making kinetic toys and sculptures; fiber arts like weaving, felting and sewing with found and recycled materials; and playing with our food-- using basic kitchen staples to make beautiful artwork.
Graduation is an official school day that celebrates the efforts of all of our students during the school year and especially those of our graduating class. Speeches, awards, and musical performances comprise a ceremony in the cedar circle, followed by a community potluck lunch.
6th-8th graders will take cumulative semester exams during most of the last week before summer vacation. There will be two-hour tests each day, a specific schedule will be shared in the Monday Memo the week prior. Teachers will use class time to review exam content.
This year's Spring Celebration will consist of dramatic musical performances by the Preschool, K-1, and 2-5th grade music classes. Students will be costumed, performing and singing on the stage at the Barn at Riverside.
Contact: Jacob Topping
Email: jacob.topping@theriversideschool.org
Spring Field Trip is a two-night expedition to an exciting destination. 4th-8th graders embark together on a trip to explore the attractions and learning opportunities in a place like Montreal, Boston, Cape Cod or Quebec City.
Spring Field Trip 2017 will be to Quebec City.
Spring Clean-Up is a community effort to spruce up our campus in conjunction with Vermont’s Green Up Day. Families bring tools and a helpful attitude to wash windows, complete minor repairs, care for our gardens, touch up paint, and rake gravel. Students helpfully engage in these chores and recognize how their efforts lead to school improvement.
Giving our kids roots and wings - helping them to not only survive adversity and change, but to flourish
“A wise woman once said to me ‘There are only two lasting bequests we can give our children. One of these is roots; the other, wings.” Hodding Carter
Goals of the Presentation:
To give parents basic information on development as it applies to students as they grow--primary grades, entering junior high, and those transitioning to high school. What is typical, as well as what may be unique challenges for Riversiders. What do we as parents, friends, and teachers need to know to help guide these students?
To discuss specific challenges of bullying, feeling left out in peer groups, and surviving exclusive grouping that are naturally occurring behaviors in schools regardless of grade level. What do we know? What can we expect? How can we uniquely address concerns? How can we give our children the coping mechanisms they will need to move forward with such challenges?
What concerns or thoughts do we as parents have going forward? What do our own students or alumni wish they knew?
How can Riverside continue to use the leadership strengths of it older students to address bullying and exclusion on and off campus?
Ellen Moore, MS, LCMHC.
Ellen has worked as a therapist with children and adolescents since 1992 in the Northeast Kingdom. She has been in private practice for 15 years in Lyndonville, working with students from all of the local public and private schools, as well as their parents and families. She has 3 children Molly, 17 (Riverside class of 2013), Eli, 15 (Riverside class of 2015) and Macy, 9 who is in the third grade Riverside
Child care will be provided and refreshments will be served.
The K-3 students will be traveling to Fuller Hall for a show. They will go by bus to and from.
Poetry Fest is a day to explore poetry. Led by the 8th graders the whole schools rotates through activities and special celebrations of poetry. There is a 12:30 dismissal.
Mike Dente the Technology Specialist at Lyndon State College will be facilitating this Coffee House Presentation entitled The Benefits and Danger of Social Networking: How Parents Can Assist Their Children in the Management of Social Media; How Teachers Can Help. Join us in the Barn for this interesting presentation hosted by the Parent Advisory Group and Grade 6.
We invite you to come to The Riverside School to meet the faculty and tour the campus. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, get a sense of the community and hopefully schedule a time to come back and see everything in action! If you have any questions do not hesitate to call or email at any time. 626-8552 or info@ theriversideschool.org
Students will undergo the "Smarter Balanced Assessment" SBAC testing that is administered throughout the state.
This is second performance of the production of "Singing in the Rain."
This performance will be the culminating experience of our annual play week, during which we stop academic classes and facilitate students taking full ownership of the production. They will have spent the week rehearsing, building sets, singing, sewing costumes, finalizing publicity, practicing choreography, and collecting props. By the time the performance comes around, the students are completely in charge of the show!
We are 3/4 of the way through the school year. Middle school students will be wrapping up elective courses, and elementary students will have progress reports to share.
Monday, March 20, 2017 8:00 am - Friday, March 24, 2017 3:30 pm
Performances are Friday and Saturday at 7:00 pm in The Barn.
Play Week is the time when 6th-8th grade students collaborate on the production elements of our all school play. We depart from academic classes while students work on set construction, costume collection, prop development, choreography, publicity, and full rehearsals. Performances are Friday and Saturday evening.
Contact: Peter Sahlin
Email: peter.sahlink@theriversideschool.org
The 7-8th Graders will be going to Fuller Hall to watch this show. There will be a bus transporting to and from.