Today, we're kicking off Public Schools Week, a celebration of the heart of our communities - our public schools! Public schools are the backbone of our society, nurturing future leaders. Let's celebrate the achievements and dedication of our educators and education advocates!
Through First Student and Kids on the GO, RPS has around 160 active bus drivers and 136 a.m. & p.m. routes, as well as 63 van drivers who are dedicated to providing service to the District. We recognize the importance of every one of our drivers and appreciate their dedication to our students. #schoolbusdriverappreciationday #thankabusdriver
Join the conversation! Rochester Public School Board will join the Alliance of Chicanos, Hispanics, and Latin Americans (ACHLA) for a listening session on Friday, February 23 from 5-7 p.m. at Riverside Elementary. In addition to the listening session, various community resources will be available. This is a free event, and all are welcome.
There will be no school Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy your three day weekend!
Jessica Faunce is teaching yoga to 1st graders on Fridays this month at Riverside. Aside from improving focus and attention, Jessica is showing students ways to regulate their balance and breathing, which can ultimately improve body awareness and stress.
February 16, 2024, is National Caregivers Day. Today we honor individuals who selflessly provide personal care and physical- and emotional support to those who need it most. #thankacaregiver #nationalcaregiversday
It was a great Valentine's Day at Riverside!
Spread some appreciation this Valentine's day and kick off Random Acts of Kindness week by sharing with someone how much they mean to you!
Did you know: Minnesotans can now claim the Child Tax Credit, with no limit on the number of children claimed. You must file a 2023 individual income tax return in order to claim the credit. Most taxpayers who are eligible to claim the new Child Tax Credit are also eligible for free tax preparation assistance. Learn more about income requirements and qualifications on the Child Tax Credit webpage: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/child-tax-credit
The tax credit of up to $1750 per child is estimated to cut child poverty by up to one-third in Minnesota. Nearly 300,000 households, including 513,000 children, are estimated to qualify for the credit.
Welcoming the lunar new year and the year of the dragon! Happy Lunar New Year!
Nuestro programa de inmersión en español será transferido a la Escuela Primaria Riverside el próximo año. Las familias están invitadas a conocer el programa de inmersión en español en la escuela Riverside el jueves 15 de febrero de 5:00 a 6:00 p.m.
This week is National School Counseling Week. Our counselors work with all students to remove barriers to learning by helping students apply academic achievement strategies, manage emotions, build interpersonal skills, support mental health needs, and plan for post-secondary options. No counselor’s job is the same because they adapt so well to what is needed from our students and schools as a whole. Thank you, counselors, for all you do in Rochester Public Schools!
Hey, future kindergarteners! Join us tomorrow for our Riverside kindergarten open house at 5 p.m. Take a tour of the building, meet our principals and kindergarten staff, and learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student. We're excited for you to join us!
Riverside's Lunar New Year celebration included Taekwondo demonstrations by the Park Institute, who also allowed our Riverside students to practice some kicks and hits. We were also honored to have Chinese Calligrapher, Wenzhi Zhan, gifting kids with his talent.
The Lunar New Year celebration was a hit with families as we celebrated Chinese and Korean culture. Camp Moonwha displayed a traditional Korean formal gown. We tasted traditional Lunar New Year treats. And the Lanterns we made lit up from the inside!
Riverside's Artist in Residence, Amy Krause, completed her residency with Right Fit students this week. Ms. Krause emphasized self-expression and helped kids with their individual ideas for these murals.
Open Gym for secondary students on Saturday, February 3, will be at Sunset Terrace Elementary (1707 19th Ave NW). Middle School students are welcome from 2-3:15 p.m.. High School students are welcome from 3:15-4:30 p.m. The Longfellow gym will not be open this Saturday.
Today is Groundhog Day! Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow, or is spring just around the corner?
According to Excelsior University, National Freedom Day is a United States observance on February 1 honoring the signing by President Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and Senate resolution that later was ratified as the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. President Lincoln signed the Amendment abolishing slavery on February 1, 1865, although it was not ratified by the states until later.
Hey, future kindergarteners! Join us for our Riverside kindergarten open house on February 6 at 5 p.m. Take a tour of the building, meet our principals and kindergarten staff, and learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student. We're excited for you to join us!
