2023-24 Riverside Calendar of Events
Grade 9 Farewell ceremony and activities – June 6
Year-End Band Concert – June 12
Activity Day (K-9) - June 26
Last day of classes (modified schedule, dismissal at 12:25) – June 27
Appeals Day (office closed for the summer at noon) - June 28
Athletics - See updates on our Athletics Page
It was a beautiful day for the track and field meet at Foothills Athletic Park yesterday (which is great, as there was not an alternate day offered). Riverside students represented themselves and our school very well, as they always do. Congratulations to our Grade 6 through 9 athletes for their hard work. I hope you had a wonderful day!
Those Grade 8 and 9 students who did not participate at the track meet joined the Mayor’s Environmental Expo for a half-day, an opportunity that ties in so well to our program priorities.
Finally, a big day here at Riverside today, as we are bidding ‘farewell’ to our Grade 9s, some of whom have been at our school for 10 years. Thank you very much to all of the parent volunteers and Riverside staff who have been involved in the planning and organization of this event, and also to our School Council for their generous partnership with our school in subsidizing the cost of the event.
Riverside School Team Name engagement update
There’s just under a week left for the members of the Riverside School family to share their voice regarding our new team name! Remember, your choices are Riverside Rapids, Riverside Ravens, and Riverside Rockies. We’ve had many votes already cast and are excited to share the results very soon.
The link below will allow our families to provide their input. The survey will remain open until 11:45PM on June 12. Please reach out to me with any questions. Remember that students will be using a different survey tool and will be voting for their choices while here at the school!
Team Name Survey Link (for families): https://forms.office.com/r/8EAvwENag4
School Council and Parent Society updates
Our School Council and Parent Society are currently looking to fill the secretary role for the 2024-25 school year.
This role contributes an amount equal to volunteering for three field studies during the year. It’s a pretty low-key position. Our past secretary is willing to support/mentor whoever takes on the role.
The Secretary responsibilities include:
a) attend monthly meetings and keep accurate minutes of the Council and Society.
b) maintains a record of attendance (names and contact information) for all meetings
c) has the charge of the Council's and Society's correspondence
d) keeps the Seal of the Society; and
e) carries out other duties as supported by membership, Council and/or the Society.
If anyone is interested or has questions about the role, please reach out to Jen Hvingelby (School Council Chair) at schoolcouncil.riverside@gmail.com or Leslie Gault (Parent Society President) at parentsociety.riverside@gmail.com.
Parent-Sponsored used uniform sale
Plans are underway for a used uniform sale, to take place during the final week of the school year, specifically on June 25, starting at 3:00. I understand this was a tradition at our school for many years prior to my appointment as Principal, and I am thankful that it will resume. I will share more details about this initiative when they are finalized!
Thank you for your continued support!
Steve Radder, Principal
Riverside School