Rivercrest Elementary Parent Newsletter October 2017
Rivercrest Elementary Parent Newsletter October 2017
RISD Safety Summit “Has my child’s teacher been trained in what to do if there were an active shooter on campus?” “What would the teachers and students at Rivercrest do in case of a fire or tornado?” “How is bullying addressed at RISD?” “Why do they keep the doors locked?” “Why am I required to stop by the office upon entrance to the building?” If any of these thoughts have ever crossed your mind, then you should attend the RISD Safety Summit on October 23 at 6:00 p.m. Participants will also learn ways to keep themselves safe in an emergency situation. A free meal will be available, and door prizes will be awarded.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month Save the date! Wednesday, October 25, 2017 *UNITY DAY* Together against bullying. United for kindness and acceptance! Make it ORANGE and make it end! What are your true colors when it comes to bullying? If you care about safe and supportive schools and communities make your color ORANGE on Unity Day. That’s the day everyone can come together – in schools, communities, and online – and send one large ORANGE message of support, hope, and unity to show that we are together against bullying and united for kindness and acceptance. Tag your social media photos using #UnityDay2017
Wear Orange: Make a statement! Red Ribbon Week is October 24-31, 2017 Rivercrest Elementary will observe Red Ribbon Week Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - Wednesday, October 31, 2017. Red Ribbon Week is a week set aside each year for students and their communities to unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse. Students will participate in different activities that will educate them on the dangers of substance abuse and challenge them to commit to a drug-free lifestyle. The elementary campus will have a special theme for each day, and the students will have the opportunity to dress accordingly. See each day’s theme on attached calendar. Did you know...children of parents who talk to them about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t, yet only a quarter of teens report having had these conversations with their parents. Parents, be a part! Go to http://redribbon.org/pledge/ to sign the online pledge to help your children grow up safe, healthy, and drug-free.
Around the World Yo-Yo Entertainment Company
The School Is Cool assembly hosted by Around the World Yo-Yo Entertainment Company will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 2:00-2:45 p.m. in the RES cafeteria. Yo-yo professionals will present this positive, upbeat, and exciting program. Students will be amazed, entertained, and motivated as they learn some facts about how the brain works, some fun math skills, and the importance of good character traits, standing up against bullying, and staying away from drugs.
Upcoming Events October 2 October 3 October 4 October 5
October 31
Parent Conference Day at RES – no school for students “Blast from the Past” Dress in any decade (ex. 60’s, 70’s, 80’s) “Holidays are a Blast, Orbit Around the Year” Dress up like your favorite holiday “Who’s Your Co-Pilot” Dress up as an ionic duo (ex. Danny and Sandy, Thing 1 and Thing 2, Tom and Jerry) “Rebels Rocket to the End Zone” Wear your Rebel attire RES will attend the Homecoming pep rally at 12:40 Homecoming at 7:30 Family Feast for 4th grade and 5th grade @ 12:30 School Picture Day SCHOOL IS COOL - Around the World Yoyo Assembly @ 2:00 - 2:45 Yoyo’s End of 1st quarter No School for students RISD Safety Summit for parents and community at 6:00 Beginning of 2nd quarter Red Ribbon Week Begins (October 24 - 31) Red-y To Live Drug Free - wear lots of RED Unity Day - Make it Orange and Make it End - wear orange to unite and stand up against bullying Report Cards will be sent home Too Bright For Drugs - wear bright colors Team Up Against Drugs - wear Rebel colors PTO Fall Fest 5:00-6:30 Sock It To Drugs - wear your favorite crazy socks Say BOO to Drugs - wear your Halloween costume
November 6 November 16 November 17 November 20-24 November 27
Family Engagement Night Family Feast for 1st grade and 3rd grade @ 11:45 No School for students Thanksgiving Holiday – No School Progress Reports will be sent home
December 8 December 15 December 22 Dec 25-Jan 8
No School- District UIL Meet for elem and jr high Family Feast for PK, Kindergarten and 2nd grade End of 2nd quarter Early Release at 1:00 Christmas Holiday – No School
January 9
Beginning of 3rd quarter
October 6
October 13 October 18 October 19-25 October 20 October 23 October 24
Ocotober 25 October 26 October 27 October 30
January 11 January 15
Report Cards will be sent home No School
February 12 February 19
Progress reports will be sent home No School for students
March 9 March 12-16 March 19 March 22 March 30
End of 3rd quarter Spring Break Beginning of 4th quarter Report Cards will be sent home No School
April 2 April 16 April 30
Bad Weather Day No School for students Bad Weather Day
May 24
Last Day of School Early Release at 1:00
RISD Safety Summit “Has my child’s teacher been trained in what to do if there were an active shooter on campus?” “What would the teachers and students at Rivercrest do in case of a fire or tornado?” “How is bullying addressed at RISD?” “Why do they keep the doors locked?” “Why am I required to stop by the office upon entrance to the building?” If any of these thoughts have ever crossed your mind, then you should attend the RISD Safety Summit on October 23 at 6:00 p.m. Participants will also learn ways to keep themselves safe in an emergency situation. A free meal will be available, and door prizes will be awarded.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month Save the date! Wednesday, October 25, 2017 *UNITY DAY* Together against bullying. United for kindness and acceptance! Make it ORANGE and make it end! What are your true colors when it comes to bullying? If you care about safe and supportive schools and communities make your color ORANGE on Unity Day. That’s the day everyone can come together – in schools, communities, and online – and send one large ORANGE message of support, hope, and unity to show that we are together against bullying and united for kindness and acceptance. Tag your social media photos using #UnityDay2017
Wear Orange: Make a statement! Red Ribbon Week is October 24-31, 2017 Rivercrest Elementary will observe Red Ribbon Week Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - Wednesday, October 31, 2017. Red Ribbon Week is a week set aside each year for students and their communities to unite and take a visible stand against substance abuse. Students will participate in different activities that will educate them on the dangers of substance abuse and challenge them to commit to a drug-free lifestyle. The elementary campus will have a special theme for each day, and the students will have the opportunity to dress accordingly. See each day’s theme on attached calendar. Did you know...children of parents who talk to them about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t, yet only a quarter of teens report having had these conversations with their parents. Parents, be a part! Go to http://redribbon.org/pledge/ to sign the online pledge to help your children grow up safe, healthy, and drug-free.
Around the World Yo-Yo Entertainment Company
The School Is Cool assembly hosted by Around the World Yo-Yo Entertainment Company will be held on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 from 2:00-2:45 p.m. in the RES cafeteria. Yo-yo professionals will present this positive, upbeat, and exciting program. Students will be amazed, entertained, and motivated as they learn some facts about how the brain works, some fun math skills, and the importance of good character traits, standing up against bullying, and staying away from drugs.
Upcoming Events October 2 October 3 October 4 October 5
October 31
Parent Conference Day at RES – no school for students “Blast from the Past” Dress in any decade (ex. 60’s, 70’s, 80’s) “Holidays are a Blast, Orbit Around the Year” Dress up like your favorite holiday “Who’s Your Co-Pilot” Dress up as an ionic duo (ex. Danny and Sandy, Thing 1 and Thing 2, Tom and Jerry) “Rebels Rocket to the End Zone” Wear your Rebel attire RES will attend the Homecoming pep rally at 12:40 Homecoming at 7:30 Family Feast for 4th grade and 5th grade @ 12:30 School Picture Day SCHOOL IS COOL - Around the World Yoyo Assembly @ 2:00 - 2:45 Yoyo’s End of 1st quarter No School for students RISD Safety Summit for parents and community at 6:00 Beginning of 2nd quarter Red Ribbon Week Begins (October 24 - 31) Red-y To Live Drug Free - wear lots of RED Unity Day - Make it Orange and Make it End - wear orange to unite and stand up against bullying Report Cards will be sent home Too Bright For Drugs - wear bright colors Team Up Against Drugs - wear Rebel colors PTO Fall Fest 5:00-6:30 Sock It To Drugs - wear your favorite crazy socks Say BOO to Drugs - wear your Halloween costume
November 6 November 16 November 17 November 20-24 November 27
Family Engagement Night Family Feast for 1st grade and 3rd grade @ 11:45 No School for students Thanksgiving Holiday – No School Progress Reports will be sent home
December 8 December 15 December 22 Dec 25-Jan 8
No School- District UIL Meet for elem and jr high Family Feast for PK, Kindergarten and 2nd grade End of 2nd quarter Early Release at 1:00 Christmas Holiday – No School
January 9
Beginning of 3rd quarter
October 6
October 13 October 18 October 19-25 October 20 October 23 October 24
Ocotober 25 October 26 October 27 October 30
January 11 January 15
Report Cards will be sent home No School
February 12 February 19
Progress reports will be sent home No School for students
March 9 March 12-16 March 19 March 22 March 30
End of 3rd quarter Spring Break Beginning of 4th quarter Report Cards will be sent home No School
April 2 April 16 April 30
Bad Weather Day No School for students Bad Weather Day
May 24
Last Day of School Early Release at 1:00
