Come one, come all this Halloween to the greatest show on earth! BOO BASH is back on October 28! With games, crafts and special treats, prepare for thrill and delight - the Big Top is open, but just for one night!!

Tickets for the BOO BASH Spooky Circus are now on sale and will be sold online only. Due to capacity constraints, we ask that you please limit ONE adult ticket PER one child. The event will sell out, so please don't wait to get your tickets. This is a really fun event the kids look forward to every year!  

We are looking for volunteers to help before, during, and after the event. Please consider signing up for a time slot online by completing the Boo Bash Volunteer Signup Form.

For more information about the event, please visit the Boo Bash page or contact Boo Bash Co-Chairs Justine Pearson or Jillian Storms.  

Fall Fundraiser tickets are still on sale - buy your tickets today!  Join us to Go Red For Riverside in a private indoor/outdoor event space at The Village in Stamford on Saturday, October 15 from 7:00-10:00pm.

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! We would not be able to provide these incredible opportunities to our kids without your support. 

As you may have already heard from your class parents this week, the Fall Fundraiser organizers will also be holding a wine toss and they need your help!  All wine donations can be dropped off at 6 Perkley Lane by next Wednesday, October 12. Please contact Holly Harlow with any questions.

The Riverside Musical team needs your help!  As part of our set design for Matilda, Jr., we are in need of a lot of thin cardboard boxes, ranging from 5"x5" to 12"x8" (think cereal, cracker, granola bar, art supply and gift boxes). We would love a variety of rectangular and square boxes, and we hope to collect 300 more over the next 2 weeks!  Please bring these boxes in box form (don't break them down) either to the bin in front of the school or to the recycling bin in front of the garage at 21 Knoll Street.  Both bins have Matilda signs on them.  Thank you to everyone who has already contributed!  Please keep them coming, and email Lala Addeo and Jenni Reynolds with any questions.

Wondering what to do with the plastic bags, wraps and film not accepted in the Town of Greenwich's single stream recycling program? Starting Monday, October 10, you can now conveniently recycle plastic bags, wrap and film at Riverside School! As participants in the 2022-2023 Trex Challenge, Trex collection bins are stationed inside Riverside's front door and in the media center for the school year. Additional off-site collection bins are at 32 Hendrie Ave, 28 Chapel Lane and 35 Druid Lane. The challenge will run through April 15 with winners announced on Earth Day, April 22. Please email riversidegreencommittee@gmail.com with questions.

Accepted Items: DRYand CLEAN grocery, ice, bread, produce bags, cereal bags, bubble wrap, dry cleaning and newspaper bags, ziploc bags, plastic shipping envelopes, case overwrap/film and other acceptable items

Not Accepted: Frozen food bags, net/mesh produce bags, pre-washed salad bags, dog food bags and other not accepted items 

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE!

Thinking about Halloween costumes for your trick-or-treaters? Need new boots and coats? Want to clear out the old to make room for the new and pass along any old costumes, boots and coats? Riverside's Halloween Costume, Boot and Coat Drive continues into next week, October 10 - 12. Donation bins will be outside the front of the school each day from 8:30-9:30am and 2:30-3:30pm.Please consider donating your clean, gently used items for our school community to enjoy. 

Collected items will be on display and available for ALL families and staff FOR FREE on Thursday, October 13 from 8:30-9:30am and 2:30-3:30pm by the front doors (Rain Date is October 14). Unclaimed costumes, boots and coats will be donated to local charities. Thank you for your support.

Get some exercise. Reduce traffic. Save the Planet. Wednesday, October 12 is National Walk or Bike to School Day!  The Health & Wellness and Green Committees encourage students to bike, walk or scoot to school on this day.  Committee members will be outside the school cheering on students and families who participate.  Get Out and Get Active!

Upcoming Enrichment Programming

• October 17: Riverside Rhythms - Americana Harvest Program with Musical Duo Sean and Deirdre (All Grades)
• October 18: High Touch High Tech’s The Power of Light (Grade 5)
• October 19: Animal Embassy with Chris Evers (Kindergarten)
• October 21: African Drumming with Henry Jones (Grades 1, 2)
  
• October 25: Government Assembly with Carol Glynn of CT Storytelling Center (Grade 3)
• November 3: Author Visit and Workshop with Maria Scrivan, author of the Nat Enough series (Grade 4)
  
  

These programs are paid for by your generous donations to the PTA. Thank you!

Please save the dates for this year's Grade Level Coffees. Mr. Weiss and Ms. Key will share information about Riverside School and answer questions from parents. Both coffees will take place in the school's café.

Grades K-2: Monday, October 24 at 9:00am
Grades 3-5: Wednesday, November 2 at 9:00am

The PTA relies on the generosity of Riverside School families via our annual Membership Drive. Funds raised go toward student enrichment programs, classroom and building needs, and teacher support. We aim for 100% participation in our Membership Drive, and we are getting close!  If you haven't had a chance yet, please join the PTA and help us reach our goal. 

Thank you to everyone who has contributed a donation to join the PTA so far!

Safety Duty is an important part of keeping our children safe at Riverside School. Volunteers make the morning drop-off process more efficient and secure. Volunteers assist children as they exit their vehicles in the front driveway from 8:30am - 8:45am daily and help to enforce the “Rules of the Road.”  Sign up online.

For more information, contact Sean Sullivan.

Last year, Riverside School 5th graders held lemonade stands by class to benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF), supporting childhood cancer research.  They raised so much money for the cause and had such a blast working together that we're doing it again this year! Please visit https://riversidepta.membershiptoolkit.com/fifthgradefamilies to learn more.

Date, time and location by class are as follows:

• 5-Hirshfield: Saturday, October 15th, 2:30-4:30pm (1 Bramble Lane)

• 5-Ware: Sunday, October 23rd, 1-3pm (7 Colonial Lane)

• 5-Popp: Saturday, October 22nd, 2-4pm (36 Arch Street)

Please contact Bela Patel or Vanessa Adovasio (5th Grade Community Service Committee) with any questions.