FALL FUNDRAISER ON NOVEMBER 6
 

This year's Fall Fundraiser will be an exciting Hawaiian-themed night that includes an open bar, food and an auction! The Fall Fundraiser is one of Riverside School's most important fundraisers of the year. 

 

BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

 

  • WHAT: Aloha Riverside - Fall Fundraiser 
  • WHEN: Friday, November 6, 7-10pm
  • WHERE: The Loading Dock, Stamford
  • CONTACT: Alexandra Rogers, Katie Rollins and Marissa Rose

 

 
HAWK TALK: SHAPING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER
 

Please join Mrs. Collette and Mrs. Weir for the first Hawk Talk, where they will be focusing on our School Improvement Plan for the 2026–2027 school year.

 

During this session, they will review our overall school data and share our key instructional priorities for the upcoming academic year. Your partnership and voice are vital as we work together to support continued student success.

  • WHAT: Mrs.Collette and Ms. Weir's Hawk Talk
  • WHEN: Tuesday, November 10, 9:15am
  • WHERE: Riverside School Cafe

If you are unable to attend in person, a Zoom link will be provided.  

 

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY AND HONOR ROLL
 

We will be hosting our 22nd Annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11 at 9:00am. All Riverside Families are welcome to attend!

 

If you know a Veteran or Active Member who can join us in person for the ceremony, please email Dede Siguler so that we can properly recognize them. 

  • WHO: All Riverside families
  • WHAT: 22nd Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
  • WHEN: Wednesday, November 11 at 9:00am
  • WHAT TO WEAR: Children are encouraged to wear their Red Shirts on Wednesday, November 11 in honor of Veterans Day!
  • CONTACT: Please contact Dede Siguler or Amanda Viscelli with any additional questions.   

 

 

HOLIDAY MINI AFTERS REGISTRATION
OPENS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
 

Registration for Holiday Mini Afters opens on Wednesday, November 11 at 7:00am! Please refer to the Riverside PTA Afters page to preview the Holiday Mini Afters schedule, course descriptions, and other important information.

  • WHAT: Holiday Mini Afters Registration
  • WHEN:  November 11, 7am - November 18, 11:59pm
  • WHERE: Registration will take place on My Page on RIVPTA.org. 
  • DETAILS:  Holiday Mini Afters Session runs November 30 - January 15, 2027.
  • CONTACT: For any questions, please contact riversideschoolafters@gmail.com. 

 

4th and 5th graders who are participating in the Winter Musical should NOT sign up for Holiday Mini Afters as many of the dates will conflict with rehearsals.  

 

 

THE RIVERSIDE SCHOOL STORE POP-UP
 

Come shopping at the Riverside School Store created by Ms. Hancock's Riverside Entrepreneurs Club Fall Afters Class. We'll have squishies, fidgets, wigglets, Pokémon cards, and more! Hurry while supplies last.  All items are priced $2 or less. Cash and Venmo accepted.

  • WHAT: Riverside School Store Pop-Up
  • WHEN: Tuesday, November, 17 3:00-4:30pm
  • WHERE: In front of Riverside School

 

SPIRIT WEAR SALE: RESTOCKED FAVORITES ARE BACK!
 

Outfit your Red Hawk in our best-selling Spirit Wear styles and show your Riverside pride before the next Spirit Day on Friday, November 20.

And back by popular demand.... the Adult Tackle Twill sweatshirt is now available in two colors! 

 

 

CAN TAB COLLECTION DRIVE

THROUGH DECEMBER 15

 

Community Service is partnering with Hill House (local residence for elderly people of low to moderate income) to collect can tabs in support of the Ronald McDonald House who provides essential services that remove barriers, strengthen families and promote healing when children need healthcare. Every month the can tabs are taken to a local recycling center, and the tabs are weighed and the funds raised from their recycling goes to Ronald McDonald House. 

  • WHAT: Can Tab Collections. Please start collecting at can tabs at home now and bring to school. 
  • WHEN: Now through December 15
  • WHERE: Collection jars front of school

If you have any questions, please contact Community Service Co-Chairs Michelle O’Shea and Holly Harlow.

 

  
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Be Part of the Magic of Multicultural Night!

 

 

Riverside School's Multicultural Night is coming on Friday, March 19, 2027, at 6:00PM, and we're looking for families to help make this special celebration a success!

 

Whether you'd like to share your family's culture, host a country booth, contribute food, participate in a performance, or help behind the scenes, we'd love for you to be part of it!

 

 Please complete our brief Family Survey and let us know how you'd like to get involved!

 

 

A NOTE ABOUT CAFETERIA SNACKS
 

If you are interested in removing the a la carte (snack) option from your child's account, you can contact the Food Services administrator, Erika Peters. The student will be able to purchase a complete school meal, but won't be allowed to purchase individual snacks.

 

If you would like to provide any additional feedback about the cafeteria choices, please email Martha Ramkellawan.

HELP ELIMINATE HUNGER WITH FRIDAY FOOD RESCUES

 

Every week our kids contribute unopened food to our donation station in the back corner of the cafeteria. Be a hero by transporting the food to families in need! 

  • WHAT: Pick up food donations from Riverside's cafeteria and deliver them to Kids in Crisis in Cos Cob.
  • WHEN: Every Friday around 1:45pm
  • HOW: Sign up here.
  • Note the "Drop information" tab for more details, and contact the Green Committee (Emily Gildersleeve) with any questions. 

 

 

 
 

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