October 2012 - Riverside Community School District

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October 2012 Newsletter
Volume 19, Issue 3
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
School/Community
Dawgs’ Sports
Movies
* Dr. James Sutton, Superintendent
712-484-2212
Central Office
*Mr. Jamie Meek, Pre-K-8 Principal
712-484-2212
Middle School
712-482-6296
Elementary School
* Mr. David Gute High School Principal
712-482-6465
High School
* Don Graham
Transportation
712-482-6215
Bus Garage
Inside:
Administrators’ Reports
School News
School Menu
Computer Tips
Riverside Students Focus on the Work at Hand
Mark Your Calendars: Riverside Food Drive is November 5-14.
Blood Drive! Mark your calendars -- the Red Cross will be in the RHS gym on Thursday, November 8
from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm. Please come to donate your blood and help us to save lives. Contact Holly
Hinkhouse for more information or to schedule your appointment.
October is National Bully Prevention Month. More Details inside!
Mark Your Calendars: High School Musical is November 9 and 10!
NOTICE TO PARENTS:
Parents,
Soon I will be sending out a notice with your children addressed to you that will talk about
the Artsonia.com website. Artsonia.com is a website to post students work online for
free. Then you can go online and view your child's work and post comments. You will also
be able to go online to buy your child’s artwork printed on certain items, such as mugs, tshirts, mouse pads and more. All money earned will go towards the Riverside art department. Artsonia.com is a very secure website that was created for the purpose of posting
student work and I know many art teachers who use the website.
Before any artwork can be posted, I must receive approval from you to post your child’s
artwork. The process of approval will be explained in the notice I send home with your
child. Once students finish their first art project, I will be sending notices home.
If you wish to visit the website here is the address: http://www.artsonia.com/
If you have any questions please feel free to email me at: [email protected].
Kimberly Piro, Riverside Art Teacher
High school art students created their own paper in Mrs. Piro’s
classes. Their examples were on display in the commons at the high
school. Remember to check those display cases. We have some
very talented students at Riverside.
Middle School Student Council
The middle school has elected its 2012-2013 student council members. The members are: 5th gradeJacob Erickson, Kristian Martens, Gracelynn Bluml, Paige Osweiler, 6th grade-Bailey Holub, Valentin
Andrusyshyn, Rhyan Sanney, Lydia Weide, 7th grade-Mick Clevenger, Jacey Kallsen, John Baker, Jamie
Hackett, 8th grade-Dean Hansen, Chris Gaynor, Ana Andrusyshyn, Alex Martinez. The group’s first
activity will be a retreat Monday, September 10th from 5:30-6:45. Congratulations to this fine group of
students.
Rocket Launch on Saturday, October 6
You're invited! On October 6, two Riverside High School students will be competing in the AntiGravity Games at Iowa Western Community College. Jake Conway and Dallas Bane will be designing
and creating a rocket to launch with an attached Android phone for data collection. They will be competing with other local schools and the launches will begin at 10:00 am near the IWCC track. Prizes for
the winning teams will be provided by Google and include computers, Android phones, and science
equipment for classrooms! Along with the rocket launch, there will be several other activities taking
place such as a Corn Cannon and the Google team's attempt at breaking the Potato Gun World Record! This is sure to be a fun and exciting event for people of all ages to learn about STEM (science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics). Come join us for a great event! Contact Holly Hinkhouse
for more details.
We want to thank all
those individuals who
submitted photos and
articles this month.
THANKS!!!
Dr. Sutton accepts plaque from Mrs. Reynolds that recognizes Riverside’s
success in the 2012 National Financial Capability Challenge.
Students from Riverside High School were among the over 80,000 students
across the country who participated in the 2012 National Financial Capability
Challenge organized by the U.S. Departments of the Treasury and Education.
13 of our students were recognized as being among the top 20% of all students
taking the voluntary online exam nationally, which represents 40% of the students who took the exam at Riverside scoring in the top 20% of the nation!
I’m hoping you’ll help us recognize the following highest achieving students:
Kevin Collins, Dannielle Easton, Jacie Feigenbutz, Brea Fender, RJ Griger, John
Gunderson, Clay Harris, Mack Housman, Samantha Keast, Alexander McLaughlin, Joshua Mills, Marissa Rose, and Elisabeth Seifert. Additionally, students who
scored in the top 10% of the nation were given special recognition, and two
students from Riverside achieved this honor: Jacie Feigenbutz and Alexander
McLaughlin
At Riverside, we know that financial education is important. Too few students
graduate with the knowledge and skills they need to make basic financial decisions for themselves, their families, and their communities. I am very glad that
we were able to participate in this program.
Additionally, as part of the National Financial Capability Challenge, students as
well as school districts were eligible for a drawing for scholarship money and
prizes. Riverside was fortunate enough to receive a $1,000 cash prize from
Iowa Student Loan, in coordination with the Iowa Department of Education,
Iowa Jump$tart, Junior Achievement of Central Iowa, and the Iowa College
Access Network. Schools that had at least one student who scored in the top
20% of the Challenge were entered into a drawing for one of 30 cash prizes of
$1,000. The money should be used for scholarship funding as well as improving
and continuing financial literacy education at Riverside.
This has been a great opportunity for financial literacy education for our district as well as students across the nation. I truly hope that you will help us in
recognizing Riverside’s students as well as the monetary prize we received.
Mandie Reynolds is a social studies teacher at Riverside High School and Middle
School.
Congrats, Riverside students and Mrs. Reynolds.
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Another College Class at Riverside
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Riverside High School is proud to announce that another class is being offered for dual credit this year. The Exploring Teaching class,
which is taught by Mrs. Putnam, has been offered as an elective for the past several years and is designed for juniors and seniors who are
considering the field of education. Students who successfully complete the class this year will receive three college credits from College of
Saint Mary and two Riverside credits. As in the past, the students will be doing numerous field experiences in classrooms throughout the
district. The students are very excited about the class being offered for college credit, and they didn’t even have to buy a textbook!
Nurse’s Notes from Vicki Palmer RN
BAND2GETHER
Remember the Art Dept. would
like the following items. They
can be dropped off at any of the
school buildings. THANKS
Donated Items Needed for
the Art Department:
-Newspapers
Don’t text while driving! BAND2GETHER is a program our local Blimpie is helping to sponsor. Blue thumb bands distributed by
Blimpie are to serve as a reminder not to text while driving. Stop by our local Blimpie to pick up your free thumb band. No purchase
necessary!!!
-Empty Kleenex Boxes
-Old Blender that still works
Take Precautions Against West Nile Virus
-Ribbon
West Nile virus is a seasonal threat especially in late August or early September. Iowans should take the
-Wrapping Paper
following steps to reduce the risk of exposure to West Nile virus:
-Toilet Paper Rolls
Use insect repellant whenever outdoors, especially during peak biting times from dusk to dawn.
-Empty Milk Cartons
Use repellent with DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Always read the repellent label
-Wood Scraps
and consult with a health care provider if you have questions when using these types of products on
children. For example, DEET should not be used on infants less than 2 months old and oil of lemon
-Foam Trays (the kind used for the
bottom of packaged meat)
eucalyptus should not be used on children under 3 years old.· Wear long-sleeved shirts, pants, shoes, and socks
-Paper Plates
whenever possible outdoors.
-Dried Noodles &/or Beans
Eliminate mosquito-breeding sites by removing sources of standing water in outdoor areas
-Cardboard
wherever possible. For example, you may turn over or remove items where water can collect, such as
-Paper bags
ceramic pots, toys, buckets, tires, and wading pools. Using tarps to cover firewood and boats is another
example of eliminating pools of standing water.
Cool on the Hill
Please remember to have your elementary child wear or bring warm clothing, a jacket, hat and gloves to school each day.
The weather may change during the day as it did last week.
Mark Your Calendars: Important October Dates
October 5
NO SCHOOL Teacher In-Service
Have you joined the Riverside Booster Club yet?
$10 for an individual
October Movies at Dreamland Theater
$15 for a couple.
October 5,6,7
The Possession
Rated PG-13
October 8, 9, 11
WIC Volleyball Tournament
October 17
Early Dismissal, 1:30 pm Teacher In-Service
October 12, 13, 14
ACT Test Dates
Trouble with the Curve Rated PG-13
October 27, 2012
Register by September 21
October 19
END of First Quarter
October 19, 20, 21
October 22, 25
Hotel Transylvania 3D Rated PG
Parent-Teacher Conference, Students dismissed at 2:30
Conferences 4-8 pm each day
October 26
NO SCHOOL
October 26, 27, 28
Taken 2 Rated PG-13
* Sept. 22 to Oct. 5 Late Fee
December 8, 2012
Register by November 2
* Nov. 3– Nov. 16 Late Fee
February 9, 2013
Register by January 11, 2013
*Jan. 12-18 Late Fee
April 13, 2013
Register by March 8
*March 9-22 Late Fee
June 8, 2013
Register by May 3, 2013
*May 4-17 Late Fee
You can register online at
www.actstudent.org/start
Dani Turner and Sheyenne Smith for the block
JH runners Lucas Wilber, Dean Hansen, John Baker
Middle School Science
The 8th grade science classes have been studying how farms, homes, and businesses affect fresh water and ground water quality. On Wednesday, September 5, we had Mary Skopec from
the Iowa DNR in Iowa City come to our classroom and speak to us on this subject. The students were given the opportunity to perform some water quality tests on 4 different samples
of water. The tests that were performed check pH, nitrates, and phosphorus levels. The students also had an opportunity in class to check ammonia and dissolved oxygen levels from a
farm pond located near Macedonia. Lastly, the class did some computer research on this topic. During our research we looked at and discussed many ways in which high levels of the
above mentioned things might affect life in or around a fresh water source such as a pond or a river. Our next adventure will take a look at the quality of water that we use daily to do
lau ndry, shower, and drink. This will probably lead to some interesting discussions.
Students checking their results.
Checking for nitrate and phosphorus levels
Guest speaker, Mary Skopec
New Look for Middle School
"The Riverside Middle School gets an upgrade", one student said as he came out the door on Friday. The old shrubs have been removed and new landscaping has begun,
Sue Jones, from Carson, has done a great job designing an education garden for our students. All the plants are native to our area. Mr. Ehler's and Mr. Bluml's Science classes placed mulch
and will be making ID tags for the plants and learning about the type of plants that are planted.
Students help Mr. Ehlers
Jana Hensley, AEA School Interventionist
During the month of October students, schools, and
communities across the nation unite to raise awareness
of bullying prevention. Below are tips to help parents
prevent bullying.
Parents and guardians are among a school's best allies in bullying prevention:
*Talk with and Listen to Your Children Everyday Ask questions about
their school day, including experiences on the way to and from school,
lunch, and recess. Ask about their peers. Children who feel comfortable
talking to their parents about these matters before they are involved in
bullying are more likely to get them involved after.
*Be a Good Example When you get angry at waiters, other drivers or
others, model effective communication techniques. As Education.com
puts it, "Any time you speak to another person in a mean or abusive way,
you're teaching your child that bullying is ok."
Nothing like getting to play in the dirt
Punt, Pass, and Kick Results
The Bully Show
As a culmination of the football unit at Riverside Middle School,
the middle school students participated in a punt, pass and kick
competition. Each student got two attempts at each part of
the competition. The winners were determined by adding the
total feet of the three skills. These students were recognized
at the varsity football game Friday, September 21.
5th grade winners: Boys-1st Kristian Martens 2nd Taten
Williams Girls-1st Meghan Reed 2nd Courtney Hering
6th grade winners: Boys-1st Hunter Hodges 2nd Kyle
Shenefield Girls-1st Rhyan Sanny 2nd Alexis Post
7th grade winners: Boys-1st-Mick Clevenger 2nd-Andy
Casson Girls-1st-Bailey Rose 2nd Austin Corbin
8th grade winner: Boys-Andrew DeShong 2nd Keyton
Wichman Girls-1st Allisyn Weis 2nd RaeAnn Meyer
The Rose Theater performed The Bully
Show for Riverside Middle School students
on September 14. It was about a fictional
game show, You Wanna Be a Bully!
*Create Healthy Anti-Bullying Habits Starting as young as possible, coach
your children on both what not to do (push, tease, and be mean to
others) as well as what to do (be kind, empathize, and take turns). Also
coach
your child on what to do if someone is mean to him or to another (get
an adult, tell the bully to stop, walk away and ignore the bully).
*Make Sure Your Child Understands Bullying Explicitly explain what it is
and that it's not normal or tolerable for them to bully, be bullied, or
stand by and watch other kids be bullied.
(These tips were adapted from materials by the National PTA(10) and
education.com)
Punt, Pass, and Kick Winners
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Mrs. Forristall and her crew
Students got to act as the studio audience
and contestants. The show gave new
insight to students’ ideas about bullies,
victims, and spectators. Students then had
an opportunity to share their learning and
do activities in advisory.
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O C T O B E R 2 0 1 2 NE W S L E T T E R
What’s new at the Elementary
The Riverside Elementary students have
started using their new Pedometers in PE
class. Pedometers measure the number of
steps a person takes. Coach Swenson's Goal
for students is to reach 1,000 to 2,000 steps
per class, with a Challenge Goal of 3,000
steps for those who want to go above and
beyond.
Students have been taught that 3,000 steps
or more, per day, can lead to good health
and fitness. The pedometers are a great way
for students to track their effort and hold
themselves accountable for their own fitness
level. "Learning accountability for one's
health is a lifelong skill they will need to use
as they grow and make choices," says Coach
Swenson.
Mrs. Bertacini's Kindergarten class have
been working very hard since the beginning of the year. One skill they have been
introduced to is the art of working as a
table group. Here the students are
sorting shapes and sharing the objects
with the other students at their table. It is fun working with different friends
in the room.
PARENTS, Check This Out. . .
Needless to say, students are greatly enjoying seeing their progress and challenging themselves!!!
Hayden Hensley checks his pedometer.
Mr. Meek’s News:
If there is one thing that I can point to that helps students across
academics or behaviors, it is communication between families and
the teaching staff. The more the families are informed about a
student’s school activities, the more successful and productive
he/she will be in school. The more information the teaching staff
knows about a student’s after-school activities and home activities,
the more the teacher can make a connection with a student and
use that information to help them be productive in school. Please
take the time and talk with your student’s teachers on a regular
basis about what is going on at school and home.
Elementary School
You may have heard through conversations with the teaching staff
or maybe seen on your child’s paper a change to our grading
system at the elementary school. About five years ago, Iowa
changed over to a standards-based curriculum and each grade level
has each academic area broken down into specific standards and benchmarks which we call the Iowa Core.
With those new standards and benchmarks, there were some changes about what is taught at each grade
level. Some standards have moved to a different grade and some standards have been added to ensure that
all students in a particular grade level are taught the same items in every Iowa school district.
With these new standards and benchmarks, a new way to report out a student’s progress on these benchmarks was necessary. We call this new way to tell you how your child is doing in their particular grade
level, a standards-based report card. These report cards now break down academics into specific
benchmarks that we will be reporting out quarterly to families. We are also no longer using A, B, C, D, or
F on our standards based report cards. Student will be receiving an E for exceeding the standards, an
S for satisfying the standards, a P for progressing toward the standards, or an N for not
meeting the standards. We will be rolling out these new report cards for the first quarter and our first
parent-teacher conferences. Prior to parent-teacher conferences, we will be sending a letter to each family
with more details and there will be a night where we will present our new Standards-Based Report Cards
and have some time for families to ask questions.
Middle School
Referring back to the top part of this article, the middle school this year is focusing on communication to
and from school. We have spent the first part of our year talking a little about different forms of communication, positive and negative. If there is one thing that we would like to be able to do is find an easy way to
contact a student’s family on a regular basis about student academic progress and behaviors. We have
found that email is one of those ways that works for the teachers and most families. If your email address
has changed recently, please let the office know right away so that we can update it in our system. The
same goes for phone numbers. When we have the most current communication information, the better we
can get in touch with you when we need to.
If there is one thing that I see that happens at the middle school more than at the elementary school is that
families come to me first when they have an issue, without having ever talked to their child’s teacher first. I
will tell you that a student’s teacher has more and better information regarding a student than I do. If I
have to talk to a student about anything, I generally call home after the conversation, especially if it related
to discipline. I will tell you to start with the teachers first, then if you are not able to find out the information you need or they were not sure about the situation, then contact me.
As always feel free to contact me with any issue via email or phone. If I am not in the building you are
calling, the secretaries are great about taking a message and getting it to me or giving you the information
for the other school.
The following student story is submitted by Mrs. Julie Ravelin, 2nd Grade teacher
The Food Fight
By: Bowe Branan
Once there lived a principal. He was in his office typing on his computer. Lori brought him
his lunch and then the phone rang. Ring! Ring! Lori dropped the tray on the principal, and
then she said, “Sorry!” As fast as she could she ran over to the phone. The principal was
mad. He picked up a hotdog from his lunch and threw the hotdog at Lori. Then they started
a food fight, and someone yelled, “Food fight!” And they started to throw food everywhere.
They went to other classrooms and threw food at the teachers. They stopped when a kid
said, “Stop!” And they had a happy life.
Mrs. Elliott’s Kindergarten students begin their day with the pledge
Riverside Boys Cross Country Team captured first place at the
Tri-Center meet on September 18. Runners placing in the top
20 were Ean Patrick (2nd), Brady Ryun (6th), Adam Hartman
(10th), and Tim Brink (18th). Close behind were Brandon
Sipherd, Jacob Vogel, and Brian Gordon. Congrats, Boys!. The
girls team finished in 7th place.
Latest District News: Dr. James Sutton, Superintendent
It’s been a great start to the school year. I’m holding off on reporting enrollment numbers
this year until they become official, but it’s great to have the students back and everything
up and running well. I’ll key in on enrollment and our district’s financial picture next month.
Plus, it appears that the last of the hot weather is behind us. Here are a few updates for one
and all.
Make-over at the Middle School
This year the middle school is looking a bit more colorful than in the past. Thanks to Sue
Jones, Tami Skank and a host of helpers and donors, the shrubs that surrounded the
entry way were pulled and replaced with rocks, mulch and a variety of plants. The change
looks great, and students got into the act as well. If you get a chance, drive by and appreciate
the change. Many of the plants even come with their own label (thanks to our students and
teachers).
Asbestos removal at Middle School completed
The middle school has also been undergoing a somewhat small renovation project below
the gym. A handicapped shower facility was among the required improvements to our
buildings, and that is close to completion It involved the removal of asbestos tile which was
a weekend project the company that got the bid.
FFA/Vo Ag corn crop
It probably wasn’t the best year to jump into the farming business, but I suppose that’s a life
Left to Right: Brandon Sipherd, Adam Hartman, Jacob Vogel,
Tim Brink, Brady Ryun, Brian Gordon, Ean Patrick
lesson as well. In spite of the dry, hot summer, the FFA/VoAg program will be harvesting
a corn crop this fall. Mr. Rhoten and the students have been keeping a watchful eye on the
progress of the crop and doing some tests to estimate yields. It’s been a terrific learning
opportunity for the students, and I am among the growing number of people that are
YEARBOOK NEWS:
Staff members will be selling ads for the 2013 yearbook during the 1st week in October. Our goal is to
raise $4,000 to help pay for the yearbook.
There are still some 2012 yearbooks for sale. Contact
Mrs. Stempel at the high school.
anxiously awaiting harvest.
New radio requirement in school buses
We, as well as all other Iowa schools, are required to have new bus radios by January
1st, 2013. This has been something we’ve been working on for over a year in the hopes
of finding some grant money to assist us with this project as it appears it will cost (for
Riverside) somewhere in the neighborhood of $17,000. The new radios are required so that
they use less “air space” than our current radios. The Pottawattamie County Emergency services
have been working with us and other area schools to try and come up with the best and most cost
effective solution. Our thanks to them for that.
Gute News by David Gute, Riverside High School
We are well underway for the start of the school year and
quickly approaching Parent/Teacher conferences. I would
like to encourage all parents in every building to come in
and visit with your child’s teachers. I know we struggle to
get parent participation at the high school level. I feel it is
very important to understand what the curriculum is that the children are learning and how your individual child is progressing towards what the teacher is
trying to get them to learn. There are many other great conversations that can
also take place during this time. I think you should probably only believe half of
the story your child comes home with from something that happened at school
that may seem a little controversial on your child’s part. You should try and get
the school’s side as well. Conferences can provide the opportunity to get the
school’s side of the story. Please attend Parent Teacher Conferences if you are
able on October 22nd or October 25th from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M.
I was also asked to urge students, parents and spectators to pick up after themselves when we have home events. You would be surprised at the mess that is
left behind after games. We have hired an outside company to do our janitorial
services this year and the bigger the mess left behind the more money we have
to spend. If spectators can pick up their own trash after games, they are actually
saving the district money and as school budgets go, we need to always be looking
at ways to save. Thank you!
2012-13 Riverside Dance Team
Members of the 2012-13 Riverside Dance Team are Taylor Applegate, Brittnee
Chase, Cathryn Chen, Michaela England, Reagan Gaynor, Hannah Henderson,
Paige Kallsen, Kennedy Lucas, Hannah Schroder, Brianna Skank, Baylee White,
Lindsey White, Tiffany Wichert and Jordyn Winget. This summer, Reagan, Hannah H., Paige, Hannah S., Brianna, Baylee and Jordyn attended Just For Kix dance
camp in Storm Lake. At camp, the ladies each learned three routines, attended
technique classes and the team received two private coaching sessions with
Cindy Clough, the founder of Just For Kix. What an honor! Taylor, Reagan,
Kennedy, Brianna and Tiffany will be participating in the 2013 State Solo Dance
competition in Newton on November 3 rd. In addition to performing during
halftime at the boys’ and girls’ basketball games, the team will be competing in
the 2013 State Dance Team contest in Des Moines on November 29th. Looking
forward to a great season! The dance team will once again be fundraising
through Deli International, October 8-22. Be sure to check out a catalog from
any dance team member, we appreciate your support!
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Architects visiting
The DLR Architectural firm have been working with the Riverside Board of Education as well as
visiting with staff and a board-appointed committee to continue to investigate options regarding
possible new facilities. The committee will be meeting a second time on September 26th at
the middle school. Approximately 20 community people met a couple of weeks earlier and
discussed, among other things, the report submitted by the Suggestion Review Committee. The
report back to the board with their recommendation. A bond election could be held in
December or wait until a later date if the committee recommends it and the Riverside Board of
Education agrees. An election can only be scheduled if a petition is presented to the board with the
appropriate number of signatures.
Riverside daycare and paid preschool update
In a previous newsletter, I reported that Riverside’s daycare was in danger of “going under”.
I’m happy to report that it appears that they may have turned the corner. In the latest report
to the board, the financial report for August showed that the daycare made a very modest
profit. Some other staffing changes that are taking place will allow the daycare to increase
that profit in the near future and give this program the financial cushion they need to stay
healthy. Thanks to all who put in some hard work to keep this very important program alive
and well.
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Chris Hamilton: IT Tips:
News from the High School Counselor:
This is Chris Hamilton and as most of you probably know, I have taken over the IT
duties at Riverside. If you have questions or problems on the networking or hardware side of things, you should come to me. I thought that this month’s newsletter
would be a good time for me to give you some tips for solving computer your
problems. These tips are just a few of that things that I think could save you time
and frustration.
This semester 45 Riverside Juniors and Seniors are taking on-line dual enrollment college classes
through Northwest Iowa Community College in Sheldon, IA. Dual Enrollment classes fulfill both high
school and college credit requirements at minimal cost to the students. The students are taking a
total of 16 classes which include classes such as Speech, Early World History, College Algebra, Medical Terminology, and Intro. to Sociology. We are also offering in house by our own faculty four
classes that will offer Iowa Western Community College credit and one class that is offering College
of St. Mary’s credit. If all these students were to go to the University of Iowa, they would be saving
over $10,000 in tuition cost! If you are interested in more information about your child possibly
taking dual enrollment classes, please contact Mr. Conover or Mrs. Hildebrand in the high school
guidance office.
The most common problem students and teachers have had so far is: "I can't log
on." Check the top right corner of your computer to see if your wireless light is
on or disabled. Next double check to make sure caps lock isn't on when you are
typing your password. I know this sounds silly, but 9 out of 10 times one of these
will fix the issue.
On September 25th, all Riverside Juniors and interested Seniors attended the Atlantic College Fair at
Atlantic High School. There were over 65 post-secondary institutions that were represented at the
fair. Mrs. Hardy and Miss. Sturm incorporated the college fair into a careers activity in their English
classes the week before the fair to help the Juniors prepare for their first college experience. All
Juniors are encouraged to make at least 2- 3 college visits during the 2 in either April or June for the
first time. If you have any questions about the ACT or college selection process, please contact Mr.
Conover.
Next, I get the question: "My website won't work." Sometimes websites are
down or have other bugs. However, many times they have not been set up for
your browser. Only 16% of people still use Internet Explorer, while 33% use
Firefox, and 44% use Chrome. Therefore, many web developers today don't
bother to fix bugs on their sites for all browsers. If you are having trouble with a
specific site, try using a new browser. The support folder at school has the
Chrome and Firefox installation files.
PLEASE NOTE:
Finally, I always hear: "I can't print." Simply clicking the print icon isn't always the
best idea. That usually just prints to your default printer and who knows what that
might be. Always go to File > Print so that you can select which printer you want.
If you choose the right one and it still doesn't work, check to see if the printer has
any error messages. If you don't see the printer you need at first, you can easily
download the drivers for it. Just go to HSSE, MSPrime, or HSPrime and doubleclick the printer you want. That will download the drivers you need within seconds. The next time you select print, you should see that printer on your list.
In two out of the past three years, we have had a $5000 Horatio Alger Scholarship winner. Qualifications are...
US Citizen and high school senior
Min. 2.0 GPA
Extra-Curricular and community service activities
Financial Need
Commitment to achieve a 4 year degree (Can start at a 2 yr community college first).
All applications are to be filled out on-line. There is quite a bit of work to this one including your
families 1040 tax returns. Deadline for this scholarship is October 25, 2012
Remember, if you have a problem, submit a tech request on the Riverside webpage or just email me at [email protected].
www.horatioalger.org/scholarships
September 11 is designated Patriot Day. On that date,
the Riverside Middle school students and teachers did
community service. They cleaned around the Community building, Park, inside and out of the Middle school.
The 7th grade staff did cleaning along the highway.
Far Right: Christian Martens and Joel Henningsen in
the courtyard at the Middle School.
Right: Staff members Jennifer Hutchinson, Laura Lajko,
Angela Miller, and Brent Ehlers
Reminder: Parent-Teacher Conferences
will be held October 22 and October 25.
News from the HS Science Dept:
Casey Conover is one of the science teachers at the high school. In his Physics class,
the students have been learning the basics
before they begin a more in depth study of
the topic. Future topics include motion,
forces, and kinetic and potential energy.
Projects that the physics students have to
look forward to be a tower experiment, a
bridge building project, and amusement
park project.
Right: Alex McLaughlin and Clay Harris
test out constant speed.
Riverside Patrons, Please Read the Letter Below:
Dear Patrons:
The Riverside Fifth Grade Band is under way and learning the very
beginning skills of playing their instruments. Unfortunately this
economy has made it a challenge for some to involve their student in
the program. It is our hope that some in the community may have an old
horn at home and could see their way clear to donate it to the
school's band program. The school can make an official letter of
donation for income tax deductions and would be happy to supply one
for any benefactor who could donate their instrument. All donated
horns are used for those who have trouble in securing a horn and also
serve as back-up instruments in repair times. Your generosity is and
will be much appreciated.
Thank you for all your support!
Respectfully,
Randy Washburn
5-12 Instrumental Music
Riverside Cheerleaders Attend Camps
In June, the Riverside Football Cheerleaders and the A-H-S-T cheerleaders held their annual private cheer camp with The
National Cheer Association. The girls learned new cheers and chants and worked on their jumps and stunts.
Several of our Riverside Football Cheerleaders were awarded individual awards both days of camp. Kennedy Lucas and
Ashlie Wagner each got an award for their high jump techniques, and Hannah Hummel got awards for her sharp motions and
proper stunting techniques. Those same 3 cheerleaders were nominated by the NCA for the All-American Cheer Squad. Our
whole cheer squad got 4 Superior and Excellent ribbons for their chants, cheer, and motion techniques.
It was noted by the National Cheerleading Association that the Riverside Football Cheer Squad exemplifies the qualities of
leadership, values, and teamwork. Way to go Riverside Football Cheerleaders!!!!!
Right: Riverside Cheerleaders Row 1: Hannah Gehrmann, Reagan Gaynor, Ashlie Wagner Row 2: Kennedy
Lucas, Hannah Hummel, Trae Kelly, Taylor Applegate
October 2012 Breakfast Menu
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
Breakfast
pizza
7
8
Cereal
Toast
14
15 French
Toast
21
28
Wed
2 Pancakes with
syrup
9
Thu
3
Grilled
cheese
Fri
Cereal
Toast
4
Egg
Sausage
Sat
5
NO
SCHOOL
6
10 Breakfast
bites
11 Long John
Yogurt
12 Ham & Cheese on
English muffin
13
16 Cheese
Omelet
17 Donut
Yogurt
18 Breakfast
Burrito
19 Cereal
Oatmeal roll
20
22 Pancakes
with syrup
23 Cereal
1/2 English
24 Breakfast
pizza
25 Fruit turnover
26 NO
SCHOOL
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29 Cereal
Toast
30 Sausage &
cheese
31 Long John
Yogurt
October 2012 Lunch Menu
Sun
Mon
Tue
Vegetable bar 1Wiener wraps
2 Chicken
offered at
Potato
Wrap with
least 3 times
Wedges
salsa & shred
weekly and
Romaine Salad
cheese
milk offered
mix
Romaine let-
Wed
3 Spaghetti with meat
Sauce
Romaine salad mix
Fresh veggies
Applesauce
Thu
Fri
4Soft shelled
taco on whole
grain tortilla
LettuceShredded
Sat
5
NO
SCHOOL
6
7
8Tenderloin
on whole grain
bun
Peas & Fruit
9 Chicken Nuggets
Broccoli
Romaine salad
10 Chili with crackers
OR whole grain corn chips
Celery, cucumbers, carrot
stix
11 Ham Slice
Mashed potatoes/gravyfresh veggies
12 Hamburger
on
Whole grain
bun
13
14
15 Chicken
tetrazzini
Romaine Salad
mix
Steamed Car-
16Mr Rib on
whole grain bun
& Tri Tator
Green Beans
Romaine Salad
17 Lasagna
Romaine salad mix
Fresh veggies
Applesauce
Whole grain garlic bread
18 Chicken
Strips
Savory Rice
Romine salad
mix
19 Sloppy Joe
on whole
grain bun
Sweet potato
puffs
20
21
22Walking taco
with lettuceShred cheese–
salsa– refried
23Turkey &
cheese on
WG bun /salad
mix
24 Chicken fried steak
Mashed potatoes & gravy
Fresh veggies & fruit choice
Romaine Salad mix
25 Cowboy
Cavatini
Romaine salad
mix
28
29 Sausage
Pizza
Romaine
Salad mix
30 Taco Burger
on whole grain
bun
Romaine
31 Italian Pasta Bake -(Goblin
Brains)
Green Pepper stix
(Graveyard dippers)
Parent-Teacher Conferences: Monday, October 22, 2012 4 pm to 8 pm
Thursday, October 25, 2012 4 pm to 8 pm
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SCHOOL
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