PTO Newsletter
Hi Riverside Families,
Thank you to everyone who came out to Fall Fest on Friday! Keep an eye on your Konstella feed for Party Board sign-up opportunities that will include some new offerings not originally available at Fall Fest. Special thanks to party board maestros Michelle Rowe and Maggie Depenbrock and all of the Riverside families and staff who donated Party Board events and/or gift baskets. A huge thank you to Michelle Baxter, Barbara Buckinx, Sarah Spross, Anu Garimella, the 3rd grade families, the 5th graders and their families, Max, Anna, Arterio, Ray and the school staff - and all of the parent volunteers who helped put the dinner and event together. We truly can't do these events without our volunteers!
We've got more exciting news! McCarter Theatre Center approached us about working on an event together and we're thrilled to announce that not only have we got the first one planned but it's now district-wide and one of the biggest shows of the year!
Save Dec 10th for Riverside's night at McCarter Theatre's presentation of A Christmas Carol. We will announce special pricing and ticketing information this week. We truly appreciate Riverside parent/McCarter Exec Director Martin Miller for bringing this to Riverside and all of the schools - and we look forward to exploring more opportunities with McCarter in the future.
Thank you,
Sheppard Kaufman and Joy McPartland • Riverside PTO Co-Presidents
Upcoming Events:
Now through Nov 22nd: Food Drive - Baking supplies, Herbs & Spices
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Nov 20-21: Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences - 1pm dismissal
Nov 21: SEPAG Coffee Talk at Riverside - 8:45a - Room 1 - Contact Jennifer Nicosia with any questions: jnicosia23@gmail.com
Nov 22: Full Day of School - Regular Day
Nov 23: Help Put the Garden to Sleep - Sign up here on Konstella
Nov 25-26: Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences - 1pm dismissal
Nov 27: Early Dismissal Day (no conferences)
Nov 28-29: Thanksgiving Holiday, Schools Closed
Dec 9: Picture Retakes
Dec 9: Online Information Session - PPS Facilities Bond Referendum 2025 (see more info below - Dec 9 login information available soon)
Dec 11: Bike / Pedestrian Safety Committee Meeting - Noon
Tax Year 2024: Need an end of the year donation? If you haven't already done so, please consider making your Riverside PTO dues payments before December 31. Your dues help use create exciting programs for all Riversiders. To pay by check, send your donation to school in an envelope labeled "Riverside PTO".
MORE NEWS....
5th Grade Parents: We are still in need of 5th grade event leads to help make this year special for our "graduating" Riversiders! In the past we have generally structured the 5th grade committees as follows, but you can structure it however you feel works best.
- 5th grade parent lead/co leads (1-2 parents - Still needed); They will oversee the committees and make sure things are happening in a timely manner.
- Yearbook leads (2 parents - Still needed); The 5th graders love receiving this book highlighting their special time at Riverside. You'll work with our yearbook company to help make this happen - and we'd like to get some youth yearbook editors involved this year too! The leads will work on content, theme, etc. Although information needs to be submitted in April, we need to start gathering photos at the events now.
- T-shirt leads (2 parents - One more needed) Each student receives a t-shirt at graduation/moving on commemorating their 5th grade year. Parents oversee design and production. Historically, a design contest is held among 5th grade students to create the T-shirt art.
- End of the year party (1-2 parents - Covered)
The After School Clubs Committee is looking for a few good organizers! Please help keep our popular clubs running by serving on the committee. The clubs team will meet in early December to start planning the Winter Clubs session. For more information, contact: clubs@rspto.org or sign-up here.
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Learn more about this referendum to fund school improvements in anticipation of enrollment growth and to minimize the need for redistricting. For information on the referendum, go to: princetonk12.org/future
Be on the lookout for upcoming virtual and in-person information sessions - including here at Riverside.
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Princeton Middle School Proudly Presents “Hoodie”
A Vignette Play Written by Lindsey Price
PMS Auditorium
Friday, November 22 ~ 7:30 PM • Saturday, November 23 ~ 7:30 PM
Middle schoolers face a tornado of questions every day. What do I wear? What if I wear the wrong thing? What is she wearing? What do I look like? Stop looking at me! “Hoodie” examines image and appearance in the vignette style and poses what may be the most difficult question of all: do I stay in the clump, or do I stand alone?
Ticket prices : $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and seniors. Tickets can be purchased in advance through our Ludus website. Tickets can also be purchased by cash or check at the door. If the cost of admission will present a financial hardship to families, please contact VPA Supervisor Patrick Lenihan. We’re looking forward to you joining us in celebrating the talent of our amazing, resilient, and energetic middle schoolers.
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REMINDER: Helmets are required for cyclists, scooter riders, and skaters under the age of 17. Darkness falls earlier now - be sure you and your children are visible to motorists and others. Motorists must give 4' clearance when passing non-autos on the road or reduce speed if safe passing is not possible.
