Fall Fundraiser Tickets

on Sale Now!

 

 

The Fall Fundraiser is on Friday, November 8th at the Greenwich Water Club from 7-10pm. Join us for Peace, Love & Riverside in your best festival-inspired attire (think Woodstock or Coachella vibes). The evening includes an open bar, food, auction and live music!

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All money raised supports our children's educational experience at Riverside and directly funds arts and science enrichment programs, field trips, teacher classroom needs, community events and wellness initiatives. 

 


Donate Unwanted Halloween Candy

November 1st-6th

 

 

 

The Wellness Committee will be collecting unwanted Halloween candyGreenwich Pediatric Dental Group will weigh our candy collection and will donate $2 for every 1 pound of candy to one of three local charities.

 

Please leave your candy donations in the labeled bins by the school office. All types of wrapped candy are accepted (no loose or unwrapped candy).

 


Community Service Committee Meeting

Wednesday, November 6th

 

 

 

The second CSC meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 6th from 3:15-4:00pm in the Cafe! All students in grades K-3 are welcome. At the meeting, students will learn about Haiti and will hear from the GHS Haiti Club about Danita's Children Orphanage & School and help prepare for our upcoming Holidays for Haiti event in November.

 

To attend, please complete the registration form for your child by going to My Page. Parents are welcome to attend the meeting as well.

 


Veterans Day Ceremony &

Honor Roll

 

 

 

We will be hosting our special Veterans Day Ceremony on Monday, November 11th at 9:00am. All Riverside Families are welcome to attend the ceremony. Students will be in attendance and will sit with their classes. If you know a Veteran or Active Member who can join us in person for the ceremony, please see the October 17th email for more information on how we can recognize and thank them. 

We will also recognize and celebrate the service of Veterans in our school community by creating an Honor Roll list of family members who have served in the military that will be shared with students in their classrooms. If you would like to include a loved one, please complete the form by Monday, October 28th.  

  


Virtual Parent Enrichment Talk

Raising Cross-Cultural Children

 

 

 

On Tuesday, November 19th from 10-11am, join us via Zoom for an insightful and engaging virtual talk with Daniela Tomer, a renowned expert in global transitions for families. 

In this session, Daniela will explore both the challenges and unique advantages of raising cross-cultural and mobile children, offering strategies to help foster stronger connections and support systems for our children. See the October 15th email for more information.

 


Check Out the Riverside Reel &

Submit Your Photos

 

 

The Riverside Reel is the PTA’s secure media share site featuring photos & videos from PTA events and programs at Riverside School. You can view snapshots from the current school year, as well as prior years. 

 

For information about accessing the site and submitting photos of your own (from recent or past PTA programs & events), please see the October 16th email from the PTA.

 


Riverside School Renovation:

Feasibility Has Begun!

 

 

Feasibility, the first phase of the building renovation project, is now underway. The Feasibility Committee is meeting throughout the Fall to identify and prioritize what needs to be built, renovated, or expanded at the school.

 

Currently, the best way for parents to get involved in this project is by staying informed; so be sure to read any updates you receive, and the PTA will provide additional info on advocating for this project in the coming months.

 

Visit the PTA’s Riverside Renovation webpage for more information on this multi-year project.

 


Green Giving:

Food Rescue Drivers Needed

 

 

Looking to volunteer at Riverside and interested in a quick and easy commitment? Please consider serving as a Food Rescue Driver. In a single hour you can serve Riverside School and the larger Greenwich community!

 

Parent volunteers are needed twice weekly from 1:50-2:40pm to gather and bag donated food from the cafe fridge, drive and drop donated items, and log the drop via Riverside’s Food Rescue account. You can volunteer for single or multiple driving slots. See the Peek for more info.

 


Purchase Riverside Apparel at

the Online Spirit Store

 

 

Visit the online apparel store and support Riverside School by showing your school spirit! Orders placed before Wednesday at 8:00am are sent home from school with your eldest Riverside student that afternoon (orders placed after then will be sent home the following Wednesday). Go Red Hawks!

 


Update Your Directory Info and

Join the Riverside PTA

 

 

Step 1: Update Directory Information. Follow the prompt at the top of this page to update your account information from last year (or create an account if you are a new family).

 

Step 2: Join the Riverside PTA. Gain access to the online family directory by joining the PTA. To deliver the PTA's array of events, programs and initiatives we rely on the generosity of Riverside families via our annual Membership Drive. While voluntary, we do aim for 100% participation in this drive.


 

Interested in the Early Morning Program?

Sign Up Now!

 

 

The Early Morning Program (EMP) at Riverside School is a before-school enrichment program that runs every Monday through Friday from 7:15-8:30am. It provides a fun, familiar place for Riverside students before the start of the school day.

 

See the Early Morning Program page for more details.

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