📣✨ Riverside Updates for Sept. 29–Oct. 3 ✨📣
🍿 Monday – Popcorn Fundraiser flyers go home! This popcorn is delicious 😋 and comes from a local TN company. Don’t miss out!
👕 T-Shirts & Hoodies – Order forms also go home Monday. Choose from 3 designs in white, gray, or yellow. 🦅 Orders are open all October—order online or send cash/check with the form to your child’s teacher.
🙏 Wednesday – Good News Club after school until 4:00 PM for enrolled students.
📸 Friday (Oct. 3) – Fall Picture Day! Check the online ordering info or the flyer sent home.
🎄🛍️ Save the Date: Homemade Holidays at Riverside — Dec. 6!
Local handmade craft vendors wanted! Booths are $25. Please fill out the form on Facebook to reserve your spot. ✍️🎁
Thank you for supporting Riverside 💙💛 We are Planting Hope, Growing Strong, Soaring Together! 🦅✨
🍿 Monday – Popcorn Fundraiser flyers go home! This popcorn is delicious 😋 and comes from a local TN company. Don’t miss out!
👕 T-Shirts & Hoodies – Order forms also go home Monday. Choose from 3 designs in white, gray, or yellow. 🦅 Orders are open all October—order online or send cash/check with the form to your child’s teacher.
🙏 Wednesday – Good News Club after school until 4:00 PM for enrolled students.
📸 Friday (Oct. 3) – Fall Picture Day! Check the online ordering info or the flyer sent home.
🎄🛍️ Save the Date: Homemade Holidays at Riverside — Dec. 6!
Local handmade craft vendors wanted! Booths are $25. Please fill out the form on Facebook to reserve your spot. ✍️🎁
Thank you for supporting Riverside 💙💛 We are Planting Hope, Growing Strong, Soaring Together! 🦅✨
“Good evening, Riverside families—this is Mrs. Phillips with your reminders for the week of September 22nd–26th.
It’s Spirit Week! Students may dress up each day:
Marvel Monday – dress like a superhero
Tie-Dye Tuesday
Western Wednesday
September 24th is See Ya At the Pole. We will meet at the flagpole for a short prayer and song in honor of this international event for anyone who would like to attend.
When I Grow Up Thursday – dress for your future career
School Spirit Friday – wear Riverside colors or gear
Friday is an early dismissal at 12:00 PM, and there is no After-School program on early dismissal days.
A gentle reminder that our regular dismissal is 2:45 PM. To protect instructional time, please avoid early checkouts unless there’s an emergency—thank you for partnering with us on this.
Good News Club will meet Wednesday after school this week.
Our next YES Club meeting will be October 20th.
Finally, we’re selling snacks in the cafeteria this year. Students may bring cash or check—there is no online payment option at this time. Items include chips, popcorn, cookies, Rice Krispie Treats, fruit snacks, and Switch sparkling juice. The item list and prices are posted on our ClassDojo and Facebook pages.
Thank you for your support, and have a blessed evening. Go Eagles!”
It’s Spirit Week! Students may dress up each day:
Marvel Monday – dress like a superhero
Tie-Dye Tuesday
Western Wednesday
September 24th is See Ya At the Pole. We will meet at the flagpole for a short prayer and song in honor of this international event for anyone who would like to attend.
When I Grow Up Thursday – dress for your future career
School Spirit Friday – wear Riverside colors or gear
Friday is an early dismissal at 12:00 PM, and there is no After-School program on early dismissal days.
A gentle reminder that our regular dismissal is 2:45 PM. To protect instructional time, please avoid early checkouts unless there’s an emergency—thank you for partnering with us on this.
Good News Club will meet Wednesday after school this week.
Our next YES Club meeting will be October 20th.
Finally, we’re selling snacks in the cafeteria this year. Students may bring cash or check—there is no online payment option at this time. Items include chips, popcorn, cookies, Rice Krispie Treats, fruit snacks, and Switch sparkling juice. The item list and prices are posted on our ClassDojo and Facebook pages.
Thank you for your support, and have a blessed evening. Go Eagles!”
Hello Riverside families, this is Mrs. Phillips with just a few reminders for the week ahead. 🌟
Good News Club will meet again this Wednesday after school. Please also be on the lookout for two fliers coming home soon — one with details about our upcoming Spirit Week, September 22nd through 26th, and another from PTO with opportunities to sign up and help in different ways here at Riverside. 🦅
Progress reports will also be coming home with students this week.
Thank you, and I hope you have a blessed rest of your weekend. 💛💙
Good News Club will meet again this Wednesday after school. Please also be on the lookout for two fliers coming home soon — one with details about our upcoming Spirit Week, September 22nd through 26th, and another from PTO with opportunities to sign up and help in different ways here at Riverside. 🦅
Progress reports will also be coming home with students this week.
Thank you, and I hope you have a blessed rest of your weekend. 💛💙
📢 Good evening Riverside Elementary families, this is Mrs. Phillips.
We have several exciting events coming up this week:
🌟 Grandparents Day will be held on Tuesday, September 9th during your child’s lunchtime. Plates are $6 each. Please arrive on time but not early, as parking will be very limited. After lunch, grandparents will also have the opportunity to shop the Book Fair with their student.
📚 The Book Fair will run all week, Monday through Friday. Students may shop during their specials time if they bring money. Parents are also invited to shop Friday afternoon after dismissal from 2:45–4:00 PM.
🙌 Two of our clubs will begin next week: YES Club meets on Monday, September 8th, and Good News Club will meet for the first time on Wednesday.
Thank you for your support and partnership, and I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!
We have several exciting events coming up this week:
🌟 Grandparents Day will be held on Tuesday, September 9th during your child’s lunchtime. Plates are $6 each. Please arrive on time but not early, as parking will be very limited. After lunch, grandparents will also have the opportunity to shop the Book Fair with their student.
📚 The Book Fair will run all week, Monday through Friday. Students may shop during their specials time if they bring money. Parents are also invited to shop Friday afternoon after dismissal from 2:45–4:00 PM.
🙌 Two of our clubs will begin next week: YES Club meets on Monday, September 8th, and Good News Club will meet for the first time on Wednesday.
Thank you for your support and partnership, and I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!
📚✨ Riverside Book Fair! ✨📚
Our Book Fair will be set up Friday for student previews. Students will bring home a preview sheet to share with families this weekend.
🛍️ Shopping:
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: Students shop during specials if they bring money.
Tuesday (Grandparents Day): Students shop only with a family member after lunch.
Friday Family Shopping: Parents are invited from 2:45–4:00 PM!
💵 Payment: Cash or card (cash encouraged for students shopping without parents).
Thank you for supporting our Eagles and their love of reading! 🌿💙💛
Our Book Fair will be set up Friday for student previews. Students will bring home a preview sheet to share with families this weekend.
🛍️ Shopping:
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri: Students shop during specials if they bring money.
Tuesday (Grandparents Day): Students shop only with a family member after lunch.
Friday Family Shopping: Parents are invited from 2:45–4:00 PM!
💵 Payment: Cash or card (cash encouraged for students shopping without parents).
Thank you for supporting our Eagles and their love of reading! 🌿💙💛
📢 Riverside Families!
This is Mrs. Phillips with a few reminders:
🗓️ No School Monday, Sept. 1st – we’ll be closed in observance of Labor Day.
🍎 Thank you for making sure students arrive on time each morning so they can enjoy breakfast before class! Remember, we are teaching until 2:45 PM and dismissal begins right after.
📞 Please call the office before 1:30 PM if you need to make any afternoon changes.
🎟️ Our Skip-the-Line Fundraiser ends Friday, Sept. 5th – thank you for supporting our school!
👵👴 Grandparents Day is coming up on Tuesday, Sept. 9th. Please return your RSVP form and $6 meal payment by Friday, Sept. 5th so we can reserve your spot.
💛💙 Thank you for partnering with us to make this year amazing. I hope you have a blessed evening! Go Eagles! 🦅
This is Mrs. Phillips with a few reminders:
🗓️ No School Monday, Sept. 1st – we’ll be closed in observance of Labor Day.
🍎 Thank you for making sure students arrive on time each morning so they can enjoy breakfast before class! Remember, we are teaching until 2:45 PM and dismissal begins right after.
📞 Please call the office before 1:30 PM if you need to make any afternoon changes.
🎟️ Our Skip-the-Line Fundraiser ends Friday, Sept. 5th – thank you for supporting our school!
👵👴 Grandparents Day is coming up on Tuesday, Sept. 9th. Please return your RSVP form and $6 meal payment by Friday, Sept. 5th so we can reserve your spot.
💛💙 Thank you for partnering with us to make this year amazing. I hope you have a blessed evening! Go Eagles! 🦅
📢 Good Evening Riverside Families, this is Mrs. Phillips with a few reminders:
First, thank you for a wonderful start to the school year! We appreciate your diligence in getting students here on time so they have plenty of time for breakfast.
🚪 Doors open at 7:30 each morning, the tardy bell rings at 7:50, and dismissal is at 2:45 each afternoon.
🍎 Breakfast and lunch are free for all students this year.
📞 If you need to make changes to your child’s afternoon plans, please call the front office before 1:30 each day.
Be on the lookout for our Skip-the-Line Fundraiser flyer coming home this week.
✏️ Our 3rd graders will be taking the B.O.G. test this Wednesday, so please be sure they come well-rested and on time.
Finally, please return all student demographic and paperwork forms as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your partnership in making this a strong start to the year! 💛💙
First, thank you for a wonderful start to the school year! We appreciate your diligence in getting students here on time so they have plenty of time for breakfast.
🚪 Doors open at 7:30 each morning, the tardy bell rings at 7:50, and dismissal is at 2:45 each afternoon.
🍎 Breakfast and lunch are free for all students this year.
📞 If you need to make changes to your child’s afternoon plans, please call the front office before 1:30 each day.
Be on the lookout for our Skip-the-Line Fundraiser flyer coming home this week.
✏️ Our 3rd graders will be taking the B.O.G. test this Wednesday, so please be sure they come well-rested and on time.
Finally, please return all student demographic and paperwork forms as soon as possible.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. Thank you for your partnership in making this a strong start to the year! 💛💙
🎒✨ Back-to-School Bash – Don’t Miss It! ✨🎒
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 31st from 4:00–8:00 PM and join us at Avery High School for an exciting Back-to-School Bash! 🎉
All Avery County students can pick up a FREE backpack and school supplies to get ready for a fantastic new year. 🖍📚✏️
This amazing opportunity is made possible through the support of four incredible community organizations partnering together to serve our families. 💛
✅ Don’t miss out—come grab your supplies and celebrate the start of a great school year!
📢 More information coming soon!
Please join us for our Open House on Monday, August 18th from 4:00-6:00 to meet your child's teacher, see their classroom, get school supplies and backpacks, as well as learn more about our school! We look forward to seeing you there!
Good Evening Riverside Families,
This is Mrs. Phillips, with some important reminders and exciting upcoming events as we wrap up our school year!
End-of-Grade (EOG) Testing for our 3rd–5th grade students will begin Monday. Please help your child do their best by making sure they get a good night’s sleep and eat a healthy, filling breakfast—either at home or here at school. We are so proud of their hard work and know they will give it their all!
We have a very full and fun final stretch, so please mark your calendars:
🏹 Monday, May 19th: Our Annual Archery Tournament
🎉 PTO Treats: Our wonderful PTO is providing some fun surprises for students in the coming weeks!
🧩 Wednesday, May 21st: Club Day from 1:20–2:20 PM
🚌 Thursday, May 22nd: Our school-wide field trip to Linville Caverns
Make sure your child's permission slip is turned in.
If your child is not attending, please pick them up by 10:30 AM.
That evening at 6:00 PM, we will celebrate PreK Promotion!
💦 Friday, May 23rd: Field Day and Water Slide Fun
Send your child with appropriate clothes, a change of clothes, a towel, a water bottle, and have sunscreen applied before school.
🇺🇸 Monday, May 26th: No School for students or staff in observance of Memorial Day.
🦓 Tuesday, May 27th: Whole-School Trip to Brights Zoo!
This trip is fully sponsored by our amazing PTO, and lunch will be provided.
Please have your child at school by 7:30 AM (either by bus or car rider line).
We will depart at 8:00 AM sharp and want all students to have time to eat breakfast before we leave.
🏅 Wednesday, May 28th:
Classroom Award Ceremonies by grade level
Our annual Senior Walk
And the exciting 5th Grade vs. Staff Volleyball Game!
🎓 Thursday, May 30th:
5th Grade Promotion Ceremony at 10:00 AM
This is also our early dismissal day and the last day of school for students!
Thank you for your continued support and for helping us make these final days of the school year meaningful and memorable. We are so grateful for our Riverside families! I hope you have a blessed rest of your weekend.
🎉 Don’t forget—Spring Fiesta is TONIGHT from 5:30–7:30 PM at Riverside! Enter through the gym. Free entry & inflatables! Food plates ($5–$10) sold near the Pavilion. Raffles, face painting, bingo, $5 book fair & our amazing GLOW SHOW art! See you there!
Comm. Workday tomorrow at 2:45! Bring tools, gloves, or flowers; volunteers get a Spring Fiesta meal ticket! Kinder Registration is Wed. at 10:30 (no school for current K/PreK). Good News Club Wed; Coding Club Thurs. Spring Fiesta Fri 5:30–7:30—free entry, food, games, raffles, book fair! See today’s flyer for details!
Good afternoon, Riverside families, this is Mrs. Phillips with a few important reminders for the upcoming week.
Donut Order Forms and money are due tomorrow, Mon., Mar. 10th.
Good News Club will meet on Wednesday.
There will be no school for students Mar. 14th due to a required Teacher Workday.
I hope each of you have a blessed evening!
Good Afternoon RES Families,
Please make sure your student brings back their remote work and a charged iPad to school tomorrow. 3rd-5th graders will take a Checkin tomorrow!
The long awaited Seavers Donut order forms will come home tomorrow. We will also have Good News Club on Wednesday! I hope you have had a wonderful weekend! We are excited to see you back.
ACS District Spelling Bee is LIVE NOW
Click the link to watch now: https://youtube.com/live/TYBXjfqnosE?feature=share
Good News Club tomorrow please wear their Good News Club shirt
Y.E.S. Club will meet on Thurs.
Yearbooks cost $25 - Mar. 15th.
Our mini distribution center is still available during school hours, offering food, household supplies, and non-perishable items. We can provide jackets, gloves, or hat if needed for your child please let us know.
Christmas Spirit Week:
-Mon: Christmas PJ's/Onesies
-Tues: Ugly Christmas Sweater
-Wed: Christmas Hats & Accessories
-Thurs: Buffalo Plaid/Flannel
-Fri: Christmas Attire
Santa Shop on Wed. & Thurs. (more info to come).
Sing-A-Long - in the school gym at 9:00 on Friday morning, families welcome.
Early Dismissal at 12:00 on Friday.
Yearbooks on sale for $20!
Fall Picture Makeup Day is Dec. 18th.
Good Evening Riverside Families this is Mrs. Phillips!
- Fall Pictures tomorrow the 19th
- Good News Club on the 20th
- Y.E.S. Club on the 21st
- Thanksgiving Meal on Thursday
PK @ 10:45
K @ 11:05
1st @ 11:25
2nd @ 11:40
3rd @ 11:50
4th @ 12:00
5th @ 12:10
Yearbooks are on sale for $20 until December 20th.
Thanksgiving Break is from November 27th-December 1st; return to school on December 2nd.
Good Evening Riverside Families,
This is Mrs. Phillips! It has been so wonderful seeing each of you back this week. I wanted to remind you about our Fun Day tomorrow. Please come join us from 1-2:30 for inflatables, hot dogs, painting pumpkins, and fellowship. Thanks PTO!
We will be out on Monday in honor of Veteran's Day. Please check for papers in your child's backpack. Thank you!
See-Ya-At-The-Pole tomorrow at 7:45.
Fall Festival on October 4th!
Please send in raffle basket items BY Friday this week.
Good News club on Wed.
Y.E.S. Club on Thurs.
If your child would like to be in 4-H please let your child's teacher know or call the front office. The next meeting is on Oct. 8th.
