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Show your spirit with this exclusive apparel collection featuring our newly designed school crest, inspired by Descendants: The Musical.
- WHAT: Each purchase of a cozy shirt and hoodie directly supports the talented students who bring the magic of the school musical to life.
- WHEN: Order until Friday, November 7. Orders will be in hands before the end of November.
- WHERE: Use this order form!
The Community Service Club is selling hot cider and other goodies on November 7, 2025 at the flagpole at school dismissal. All proceeds will go to Food for Fairfield, a local organization that provides Thanksgiving meals for families, children, and senior citizens.
- WHAT: Raising money for Food for Fairfield!
- WHEN: November 7, after school!
- WHERE: The flagpole outside the main entrance
FALL FUNDRAISER TICKETS ON SALE
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!
Even if you cannot attend the event, you can still bid on Silent Auction items or donate on Givesmart. Please contact Morgan Gilbert or Alexandra Rogers with any questions.
LOST & FOUND PICK-UP EVENT
Monday, November 10 - Friday, November 14, 2025
Missing a sweatshirt? Water bottle? Jacket? It might be waiting for you in the Lost & Found!
- WHAT: Lost and Found Pick-Up Event
- WHEN: Monday, November 10 - Friday, November 14
- WHERE: Outside of the gymnasium
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.
BOOK FAIR IS BACK!
November 19 - 20
We’re looking forward to seeing everyone at this year’s Main Street Book Fair where we’ll celebrate “Reading Takes You Places!” Continuing the theme from the Summer Read, you will not want to miss the Passport to Sweet Adventures evening family social event in the Media Center!
- WHAT: Riverside's Main Street Book Fair - “Reading Takes You Places!”
- WHEN:
- Book Fair: November 19 and November 20 during the school day
- Family Social: Wednesday, November 19, 5:30pm-7:00pm
- WHERE: The Media Center
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: SOLD-OUT FLOW SOCIETY SHORTS- PRE-ORDER NOW!
- WHAT: Pre-orders for sold-out Flow Society shorts now available
- WHEN: Now through Friday, November 21. Arrival date for pre-orders: Mid December
- WHERE: Visit the online Spirit Wear Shop to place your order
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!
Please contact Natalie Razov or Rachel Sbano with any questions.
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 BY JOINING TODAY!
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
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. 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 11
- Tuesday, November 18
- Wednesday, November 19
- Thursday, November 20
- Wednesday, November 26
- Thursday, November 27
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