2023-24 Riverside Calendar of Events2023-24 Riverside Calendar of Events 

 

School Council and Parent Society Meeting – October 19 at 7:00 in Learning Commons 

Non-Instruction Day, no classes – October 20 

Photo Retakes Day – October 30 

Remembrance Day assesmblies (families and caregivers welcome) - November 8 

 

Athletics - See updates on our Athletics Page   

 

Another week of learning and the related busy-ness in our building has come and gone. It’s a pleasure to spend so much time with these amazing and talented kids each day. There’s a hum in our school these days, with many exciting opportunities.  

 

School Council and Parent Society updates 

 

As mentioned in the important dates above, School Council and Parent Society will be meeting tomorrow, October 19 at 7:00PM in our Learning Commons. The agendas for this meeting have been uploaded to our school website and can be accessed using the links below: 

 

School Council agendaSchool Council agenda 

Parent Society agendaParent Society agenda 

 

STEAM Lab/Makerspace update and request 

 

We are currently in the process of turning Room 206 (adjacent to the Learning Commons) into a Makerspace.  If you have any craft materials at home that you would be willing to donate, we would be very appreciative!  Examples include: 

 

·         Fabrics 

·         Glue guns and glue sticks 

·         Popsicle sticks 

·         Craft paper 

·         Packing tape, duct tape 

 

Please send any materials to the office care of Danielle Miles. 

  

Thank you in advance for your contributions to what will be an excellent student learning space. 

 

Back to School Yearbook Special 

 

From now until October 27th, yearbooks are priced at $30.00. After this date, the price will increase. Don't miss out on the opportunity to save by purchasing your yearbook early!  Capture and cherish your student's memories by ordering a yearbook today at www.jostens.com/2024yearbook.  

 

Uniforms update 

 

I want to take a moment to thank our entire school community – students, families, and staff – for their hard work and support in ensuring a smooth transition back into wearing uniforms as part of the code of conduct expectations at Riverside School this year.   

 

The current purchasing window from McCarthy Uniforms will close on October 27.  I am thankful to both McCarthy Uniforms and the CBE Purchasing team for supporting us in ensuring this ‘window’ was open over these last few months.  The next purchasing window will open from December 15-January 26.  I know that there was a great deal of flexibility offered over the last while, but I urge families to expect the dates for this window to be very firm. 

 

I have been discussing the possibility of a uniform exchange or used uniform item sale with School Council over the last few weeks and will be happy to share information about these possibilities in the near future. 

 

Upcoming casino fundraiser 

 

Attention, folks! It's that time once more, and our most significant fundraising event of the year is just around the corner - our Casino Fundraiser. When we volunteer our time for this event, we not only give back to our community but also receive a share of the proceeds. Typically, each Casino fundraiser brings in approximately $80,000, which goes directly to Riverside for the betterment of our school. 
 
Mark your calendars for this year's Casino extravaganza, taking place on January 19th and 20th at The Ace Casino near the airport (40 Aero Cres NE). To get involved as a volunteer, all you need to do is fill out the Google Form provided at this link: https://forms.gle/fNyfRhnxUoZu.... Please note that we must finalize our volunteer roster no later than November 1st, 2024. 

 
Let's not forget that our volunteers play a pivotal role in making this fundraising opportunity a success for our school. So, don't hesitate to sign up and be part of something special. Together, we can make a significant difference in our educational community. 

 

Wishing you all a tremendous week, 

 

Steve Radder, Principal 

Riverside School