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Invalid form.Election Day: Make sure you vote!
November 4, 2025
The Greenwich municipal election is Tuesday, November 4. Local elections have the greatest impact on the public schools. The outcomes of Greenwich elections can be decided by a very small number of votes. Thus, it’s important that YOU vote.
To ensure you’re prepared for Election Day, please visit the PTA’s Greenwich Municipal Election page where you can find more info about voting and why this election is particularly important for Riverside School.
Please note that the Riverside School PTA does not recommend specific parties or candidates. The PTA’s mission is to provide resources to ensure that eligible voters within our parent community are engaged & informed before heading to the polls.
Order your limited-edition Riverside Crest
Show your spirit with this exclusive apparel collection featuring our newly designed school crest, inspired by Descendants: The Musical.
- When: Order now through Friday, November 7. Orders will be in hands before the end of November.
- Where: Use this order form!
- What: Each purchase of a cozy shirt and hoodie directly supports the talented students who bring the magic of the school musical to life.
We're giving thanks and giving back! The Community Service Club's next meeting will take place on November 5 from 3:15-4:00PM in the Media Center.
We will be learning about Food for Fairfield, a local organization that provides Thanksgiving meals for families, children and senior citizens. At this meeting, we will make Thanksgiving cards for local families and prepare for our school-wide hot cider sale!
Full hearts and full bellies are the goal this Thanksgiving.
Please sign up here to register your child/children.
Thank you for making Keychains for a Cause a Success!
Our Community Service Club’s Kids in Crisis keychain sale was a huge success — we raised $1,092! These one-of-a-kind creations unlocked generosity across the school. With the help of a generous corporate match we were able to provide $2,184 for Kids in Crisis, a local organization providing shelter and resources for families in need. Thank you for helping us support our community!
The Wellness Committee will be collecting unwanted Halloween candy from Monday, November 3 through Thursday, November 6 to be donated to Neighbor to Neighbor.
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When: November 3-6. Please note: No candy will be collected on Tuesday, November 4th as Riverside School is closed for Election Day.
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Where: Please leave your candy donations in the labeled Halloween candy collection bins in front of the main entrance.
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What: All types of wrapped candy are acceptable. No loose or unwrapped candy.
Thank you for your support! If you have any questions, please contact Diana Mehlman or or Elizabeth Fazzino.
Tickets on Sale Now:
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.
Please contact Alexandra Rogers with any questions.
Special Education Services Coffee
Friday, November 7
Please join us for a Special Education Services (SES) parent coffee on Friday, November 7, from 9:15-10:15am at Riverside School. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with Assistant Principal Mary Collette, other members of the Special Education team, and parents. Come learn about the programs, supports, and services available to you and your child(ren).
Greenwich Coat Drive
Donate until Friday, November 7, 2025
Did you miss the Riverside School Coat Drive? Don't worry, you haven't missed your chance to help our community stay warm this winter!
The town is still hosting its Winter Coat Drive until Nov 7. This is a great opportunity to donate any gently used coats your family has outgrown, ensuring they find a new home and help a local family in need.
Please check the flyer for all the details.
School Pictures Orders and Retakes
Monday, November 10, 2025
Picture day proofs were sent home with instructions to access and purchase the photos. Orders must be placed by Wednesday, November 5 in order for the Riverside School PTA to receive a portion of the proceeds and to avoid shipping fees. If you can't find your child's password to access their picture, please reach out to Dannielle DiAngelo.
NEED TO RETAKE YOUR PHOTO?
Photo retakes will take place on Monday, November 10. Sign up for retakes here.
Please reach out to Becca Chodos with any questions.
4th Grade Student Council Meeting
Monday, November 10, 2025
Calling any 4th graders who are signed up for Student Council or who would like to do so!
- When: Monday, November 10, 8:00-8:30am
- Where: Mrs. Fioravanti's classroom (L-9)
- What: Student Council Meeting
Also stay tuned for a Student Council after-school bake sale the week of Nov. 17 to benefit the Fairfield County Food Bank!
Veteran's Day Ceremony and Honor Roll
9.00am, Tuesday, November 11, 2025
We are proud to host our 21st Annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Tuesday, November 11 at 9:00 AM. All Riverside families are warmly invited to attend.
If you know a Veteran or Active Service Member who would be able to join us in person, please email Magee McBride so we can recognize them during the ceremony. We also invite you to help us honor the service of Veterans within our school community by contributing to our Veterans Honor Roll. To include a family member, please complete this form by Monday, October 27. If you’d like to submit a photo, please email it to Magee McBride or Amanda Kennedy.
In celebration of Veterans Day, children are encouraged to wear their Red Shirts on Tuesday, November 11.
WordMasters Prep with Ms. Ciafone
Now Underway
ALP ELA teacher Ms. Ciafone is leading a dynamic before-school enrichment class for 4th and 5th graders this Fall, designed to prepare students for the national WordMasters Challenge on November 24.
The WordMasters Challenge is a prestigious vocabulary competition where students across the country tackle advanced word lists and solve analogy puzzles that stretch their critical thinking and verbal reasoning skills. There are three national Challenges each year—in November, February, and April.
Classes meet Monday mornings at 8:00 AM on the following dates:
10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, and 11/24 (Challenge Day)
💲 Cost: $200 for all 8 sessions
Give your child a head start in vocabulary mastery and flexible thinking—spaces are limited and sessions are already underway!
Questions? Please reach out to Jocelyn Michels or Virginia Lockhart at Riverside School PTA
Support the Riverside PTA
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!
Join the PTA
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?
Sign Up Now!
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.
Parenting Workshop with Dr Chris Bogart
Follow-up Resources from October 8, 2025
At our Fall PTA General Meeting, Dr. Chris Bogart from the Sasco River Center spoke to us about "Raising Confident and Resilient Kids." He reminded us that stress is inevitable, normal, and even important for development; the hard part for parents is how to model healthy management of stress and struggle.
Please refer to the following resources from the session:
- Zoom Recording of the session
- Dr. Bogart's presentation
- Book he mentioned regarding the Space program: Breaking Free of Child Anxiety & OCD
- The Sasco River Center in Darien has lots of other great resources!
If you have ideas for speakers or topics for future PTA parent enrichment sessions, please email us at riversideschoolpta@gmail.com.
The new GPS Report Card
Follow-up Note (session held on October 21, 2025)
On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Principal Martín and Assistant Principal Collette provided parents with an overview of the new GPS Elementary School Report Cards. You can find the explanation for making the changes in this GPS District Video.
Although details are still being finalized, rather than assessing students' skills on a scale of 1-5, teachers will now assess students' skills as either ES (Emerging Skill), DS (Developing Skill) or SS (Secure Skill).
The skills being assessed remain the same as in prior years for the applicable grade level, as they are tied to the CT Common Core standards.
Please note that the first marking period will end at the end of November.
Upcoming Dates
- Tuesday, November 4
- Friday, November 7
- Tuesday, November 11
- Tuesday, November 18
- Wednesday, November 19
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