BOO BASH TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!
 
Boo Bash is Friday, October 24

 

 

 

Early Party for grades K-2 from 5:30 PM- 6:30 PM 

Late Party for grades 3-5 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

 

Purchase your tickets today. 

 

When Riverside closes, everything comes to life!  Get ready to experience "Riverside Booseum" and its after-hours creatures for this year's Boo Bash party!  Be sure to snag your ticket to experience your local natural history museum coming to life. We will have a dino-mite time featuring important historical figures, live critters, and artists, as well as a pizza dance party for the ages!  You won't want to miss out on this epic Halloween party!

 

Questions? Please contact our Boo Bash Co-Chairs Anna Gurvich and Becca VanZandt at riversideschoolcommunity@gmail.com.

 

PTA General Meeting + Guest Speaker
Wednesday, October 8
 

 

Join us for our virtual PTA General Meeting on Wednesday, October 8 at 9:15-10:30am via Zoom! We are thrilled to be featuring an interactive presentation by Dr. Chris Bogart, PhD, on the topic of "Raising Confident and Resilient Kids." Dr. Bogart is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Executive Director of the Sasco River Center in Darien. 

 

We will begin the meeting with a few minutes of PTA business items, followed by Dr. Bogart's presentation and Q&A, where you’ll gain practical strategies to help your children build self-confidence, develop healthy coping skills, and thrive through challenges like stress and anxiety. If you have a specific parenting question you would like Dr. Bogart to address, please email us at RiversideSchoolPTA@gmail.com.

 

Halloween Costume, Boot, and Coat Exchange

October 13 - 16, 2025

 

With Fall fast approaching, are you thinking about Halloween costumes? Do you need boots and coats, or would you like to pass along old ones? Riverside School's Halloween Costume, Boot, and Coat Exchange will run from October 13 to October 16. Donation bins will be located outside the front of the school each day until 3:15pm. Please consider donating your clean, gently used items. Collected items will be on display and available FOR FREE to all families and staff on Friday, October 17, 8:30–9:00am and 2:45–3:30pm. Any unclaimed costumes, boots, and coats will be donated.

REDUCE, REUSE & RECYCLE!

 

Questions? Email Riverside Green Committee 

 

Safety Forum on October 10, 2025

 

On Friday, October 10, GPS will be hosting a hybrid safety forum for Eastern Middle School, Old Greenwich School, and Riverside School where you will be able to ask questions to Director of School Security Brent Reeves and a member of the Greenwich Police Department regarding safety, specifically pertaining to your neighborhood and these three schools.

This is a hybrid meeting - all families are invited to participate on live Zoom from 9:15-10:15am. The Q&A option will be available for those online to ask questions.

For those interested in attending in person at the Havemeyer Building on Greenwich Avenue, seating is very limited. Please RSVP using this brief Google Form.

  

The Riverside Math Team is back!

 

 

Students in Grades 2–5 are invited to join the Math Team, led by our amazing teachers Carrie Hancock and Gianna Arbulu. This year’s activities include the Fall Noetic Math Contest and special enrichment prep sessions.

  • Fall Noetic Contest will be Friday, November 21 at 7:30am (Riverside School. Sign up today! Registration closes Friday, October 17 at 8:00pm

  • Math Team T-Shirts: Order a Riverside Math Team t-shirt if your child is new or has outgrown last year’s. Order Deadline: Friday, October 17 at 8:00pm

Questions? Email Math Team Co-Chairs Betsy McIntyre and Sandy Yong at riversideschoolfamily@gmail.com.

 

Introducing Grade 4 and 5 Wordmasters Challenge!

 

ALP ELA teacher Ms. Ciafone is offering a before-school class for 4th and 5th graders this Fall to prepare for and take the national WordMasters Challenge on November 24. The WordMasters Challenge is a national vocabulary competition where kids across the country learn challenging words and then solve analogy puzzles that test their word power and flexible thinking. There are three national "Challenges" throughout the year (November, February, and April). 

You can expand your child's vocabulary on the following Monday mornings at 8:00am: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, and 11/24 (the Challenge date). Cost is $200 for all 8 sessions. Registration is now open on RIVPTA.org > My Account > My Page and the deadline to sign up is TODAY, Friday, October 3.

 

Questions? Please reach out to Jocelyn Michels or Virginia Lockhart at Riverside School PTA

 

Do You Have a K-3 Student Who Wants to Make the World a Better Place?

 

The Community Service Club (CSC) is back and looking for all interested students (Grades K-3) to join! CSC's mission is to show students how we can help others, both in the Riverside community and beyond.

 

The CSC meets after school, roughly once a month. The first meeting of this school year will be held on Wednesday, October 8 from 3:15-4:00pm in the Media Center. Participants will learn about Kids in Crisis and how we can support this local organization. Register your child here.

 

Save the Date:

Fall Fundraiser on Friday, November 7

 

 

The Fall Fundraiser will be on Friday, November 7 at The Loading Dock in Stamford from 7:00-10:00pm! We hope you will come for an exciting western-themed evening that includes an open bar, food, and an auction!  

The Fall Fundraiser is one of Riverside School PTA's most important fundraisers of the year. Auction items are largely sourced from within our Riverside community, and often include vacation homes, tickets to sporting events, wine, gift certificates, cooking classes, and so much more! 

If you have an item or experience to donate, please contact Morgan Gilbert.



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Our school community counts on the PTA to deliver an array of events, programs and initiatives that enrich classroom curriculum, support teachers and staff, enhance the school campus, and strengthen the community.

To do this, we rely on the generosity of Riverside School families via our annual Membership Drive, one of the PTA’s most important fundraisers. While your participation is voluntary, we do aim for 100% participation in our Membership Drive.  The PTA does a lot – and we couldn’t do it without your support!

 

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The Spirit Wear Store

is Open!

 

 

Visit the online Spirit Wear Store to shop your favorite apparel and show your school spirit. Be sure to check out our NEW colorful tie-dye tees, cozy hoodies, fun pencils, and more. Go Red Hawks!

 

Interested in the Early Morning Program?

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The Early Morning Program (EMP) at Riverside School is a before school enrichment program that provides a fun, familiar place for Riverside students before the start of the school day and is staffed by a Riverside teacher.

 

The program runs every Monday through Friday from 7:15-8:30am, and students could be dropped off at any point during that timeframe. Visit the Early Morning Program page for more details.

  

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