News from PTO
Missoula Children's Theatre
We are thrilled to have the Missoula Children's Theatre return to Riffenburgh for the first time since 2020. If your student may be interested in auditioning for the production of The Frog Prince, please mark your calendars for Tuesday, January 17th for auditions after school. (Please note that not all students who audition will be guaranteed a spot in the production.) If your student is cast in the production, rehearsals will be Tuesday, January 17th through Friday, January 20th. Performances will take place on Saturday, January 21st.
In order for students to audition, they must be registered by 8am on Tuesday, January 17th. Please register your student using the link to follow:
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Tuesday (1/17): Auditions will take place from 3:00-5:00pm. Immediately after auditions, students will be notified if they have been selected for the production. Students who are selected for the production will attend the first rehearsal immediately after auditions and will end around 7:30. Please be prepared to pick up your child at 5pm if they will not be part of the performance.
- Wednesday (1/18), Thursday (1/19), and Friday (1/20): Two rehearsals will take place from 3:00-5:00pm and 5:15-7:15pm. (Note all roles will be needed at each rehearsal. A schedule will be provided after the auditions are completed.)
- Saturday (1/21): Performances will take place in the Riffenburgh Gym at 3:00pm and 5:30pm.
News from the Front Office:
The following are important times to note:
- 7:40 am Cafeteria opens for Breakfast (Please do not send students to school prior to 7:40 am)
- 7:45 am Supervision on Campus Starts (If student is not eating breakfast, this is when drop off begins
- 8:00 am Classroom Doors Open
- 8:05 am Official Start Time, Learning for the Day Officially Begins
*If you arrive after 8:05am, please come to the front office entry to sign in your student and to choose school lunch (if wanted).
Change in Dismissal Plans
Please call the front office by 1:00 PM if there is a change during the school day and you need to communicate it to your child. Our teachers aren't always able to check email or voicemail during the day and so communicating it to the office assures that your child gets the message. We ask that you do this before 1:00pm as the end of the day gets busy in the office.
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Classroom Treats
If it is necessary to have food in classrooms during school hours (i.e. birthday snack, holidays, special occasions, school events, etc.), only commercially prepared foods and packaged foods from retail stores should be served. Items must be commercially individually wrapped. As always, please contact your child's teacher prior to sending food or treats in.
Volunteering at Riffenburgh
If you plan on Volunteering at Riffenburgh, you must register or check that your status is current with Poudre School District (PSD) thru the following portal (renewals are every 3 years) before you come to school.
** Please remember to bring a Government Issued Identification (Driver’s License) (DIGITAL IDs are not accepted) to school when you check in in as a Visitor or Volunteer. This is a requirement for the Check In process. **
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News from Health Office
No Cough Drops in School: Students are not to carry cough drops in their back packs for use during the school day. If cough drops are required, there is a Medication Authorization form from the Health Room that must be completed for any medication to be given at school (prescription or over the counter). This form needs to be filled out and signed by the Health Care Provider and then signed by the Parent and returned to the health room with the cough drops in their original package. Once this process is complete, the student can come to the Health Room and the Health Room Tech will give them a cough drop. Mints/candies are an alternative for dry throats that can be carried by the student so they can use as they need.
Return to School – When experiencing COVID-like Symptoms:
Kindergarten Registration for School Year 2023-24 is NOW OPEN
Register for Kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year today. Registering for kindergarten at your neighborhood school allows schools to determine classroom sizes, staffing needs, and the number of School of Choice seats they can offer. It is very important to register new kindergarten students at their neighborhood school.
Paws for Tales - January 14, 2023 from 1-5pm
We have enjoyed Paws for Tales for several years here at Riffenburgh. Second graders read to dogs and enjoy their company. This year, the president of Paws for Tales is holding a fundraiser for this incredible group. Information follows if you would like to attend. Maxline and Ray Henry with The Group are hosting this event to share our group with the community and perhaps raise some needed funds. Maxline will donate 10% of their sales during this event between 1:00 and 5:00 PM on January 14, 2023. We hope to see you and all of your friends then to help us celebrate the beginning of another year of giving to the PSD students and others in the community. Bud McMahon, President,Paws For Tales
Breakfast and Lunch Menu's
News from Poudre School District
Support Students Experiencing Homelessness
The number of PSD families and youth experiencing homelessness has risen by 10% since last year, and their needs have risen exponentially. Currently, one out of every 27 students is experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity in our district. Students experiencing homelessness encounter many barriers to their education. Our department works to help youth and families overcome these barriers, including transportation, access to extracurricular activities, before and after-school care, and meeting basic needs. We do this along with case-management to help them reach independence. Your generous donation allows the Language, Culture and Equity Department to support these students and families with personal items, temporary shelter, provisions, clothing, etc. The need has never been greater. Please help us reach our goal of raising $40,000 to support PSD students and families facing housing insecurity and homelessness. *All donations are tax deductible, and an automated email will provide you with your tax receipt. Thank you for all you do to support our most vulnerable students. With much gratitude, David Autenrieth
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- January 16, 2023 - No School - Martin Luther King Day