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Roadrunner Weekly Newsletter August 18th, 2025

Posted Date: 8/17/25 (3:24 PM)
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Roadrunner Weekly

Riverside Elementary newsletter

August 18, 2025
 
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Reminders for Students

  • Remember to put your name on your refillable water bottle. It's very important to stay hydrated in this heat and we don't want you to lose your water bottle.
  • BE ON TIME for school each day! You should enter the cafeteria doors by 8:40 am each morning.

Information for Parents

  • Thank you for a successful 1st week of school! We appreciate you ALL!
  • If you are dropping your child off or picking your child up at one of our walkers gates, PLEASE be courteous to the neighbors and don't block a driveway or a crosswalk. If you are waiting by the park, be careful not to block the street to those parents who are coming onto campus in our car line.
  • Looking for before and after school care for your child? Dramatic Education is excited to be our school's before and after-school provider. Dramatic Education provides a safe, nurturing, enriching, and educational environment for students daily. Students will stretch their creative muscles and strengthen their developmental skills. The program is available on days school is in session, Monday-Friday mornings starting at 6:45 am and after school until 6:00 pm. Click here to register: Dramatic Education
  • Birthday Bites Classroom Celebrations are available!  Food and Nutrition Services is providing parents the opportunity to celebrate their child's birthday in their classroom. The Food Service Manager will provide compliant food items that can be ordered and prepared for the birthday child's classroom. You need to place your order at least 1 week in advance. Click here to reach the order form: Birthday Bites
  • All food being brought to school MUST meet the OCPS Nutrition Standards or we can not allow it to be served in the classroom. Store bought cakes and cupcakes are not allowed as they will not meet the standard. See the requirements here: OCPS Nutrition Standards
  • If bringing food to campus you MUST fill out the form for the item(s) and bring it to the front office: Outside Food Form
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The word 'ROUTINE' is spelled out with wooden letter tiles, surrounded by other scattered letters.

Attendance Matters!

Attendance begins with YOU!
How can you make everyday count so absences don't add up?

Establishing a daily Routine with your child is the first step.
  • Set aside a specific time for completing school work or practicing foundational skills like independent reading.
  • Have a designated space in your home to complete schoolwork that is free of distractions.
  • Get enough sleep every night by establishing a bed time routine. Have a set time each evening to start this process of getting ready for bed.
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Riverside PTA Corner

Hello Riverside Families,
We hope everyone had a wonderful first week of school! Thank you to all the families who have already signed up to support our PTA — we truly appreciate you!

Here’s what’s coming up this week and beyond:
PTA Membership Drive & Contest
●     Now through September 12 – Join the PTA and help your child’s class win!
●     Prize for the winning class (your class chooses one): Pizza Party or Ice Cream Party
●     Plus: The winning teacher will receive a $25 gift card of their choice.
●     PTA Your Way! We understand your time is valuable — even if you can’t attend meetings or volunteer, just signing up makes a big difference. Your support means the world to us!

First General PTA Meeting
●     Thursday, September 11
●     6:00 PM – Media Center
●     Kids are welcome!
●     Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
●     Come meet fellow parents, hear what’s planned for the year, and share your ideas!

PTA Your Way!
Even if you can’t volunteer, just signing up makes a big difference.
Email us with any questions at: Riversideroadrunnerspta@gmail.com

We can’t wait to see you at our events and around campus!
– Riverside Elementary PTA
 Amanda, DeTasha, Daphne, & Isaiah
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Parent Education Opportunities

  • Is your child struggling with reading? You could qualify for FREE books mailed to you at home through the New Worlds Reading Initiative. To apply or get more information, please visit this website: https://www.newworldsreading.com/fl/en/home.html 
  • If you need more assistance with any educational opportunities, contact Ms. Theophile on Parent Square or via email tiffany.theophile2@ocps.net. 
 
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Mark your Calendars


  • Monday, September 1st: Labor Day Holiday, No School
  • Thursday, September 11th: General PTA meeting, 6:00 pm, Media Center
  • Thursday, September 18th: Progress Reports for the 1st quarter sent home
  • Friday, October 10th: End of the 1st quarter
  • Monday, October 13th: Teacher Workday, No School for students
  • Monday, October 13th to Friday, October 17th: Student Led Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Wednesday, October 29th: Trunk or Treat, School Parking Lot
 
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Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out on Parent Square or via the following:

  • (407) 296-6520
  • riverside_es@ocps.net
  • riversidees.ocps.net