River Ridge Elementary

There's still one day left to order your copy of River Ridge's Yearbook for $20. All orders must be made by March 29, 2024. Order online at https://www.strawbridge.net/ and use the code YB27937.

Just a reminder that next week, April 1-5, is Spring Break! Monday, April 8th, will be an eLearning Day. Students will return to the building on Tuesday, April 9th. Have a wonderful and safe break!

Due to the projected weather this week, we have decided to reschedule Field Day to April 26th. We will be doing all grade levels in one day. Thank you for your understanding!

We are thrilled to announce that River Ridge has been recognized as a Reading Culture Trailblazer school by Beanstack. The award is granted to schools that gain over 75% participation in Beanstack each school year. Our school has achieved this milestone, and Beanstack believes we’re using the program effectively to build a culture of reading in our school community. Thanks to everyone for their tremendous support of this new program!

Field Day fun is happening next week! Please check bookbags as more information is headed home to families this week with students. Here are the dates to help you plan ahead to ensure your student has athletic shoes, a change of clothes, and a towel for their field day. Field Day for K5, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grades -- Thursday, March 28 Field Day for 4th Grade -- Friday, March 29

Our Beanstack numbers continue to climb! Here's a recap of our March Challenge so far. You can log reading minutes on any mobile device from home. Go to: https://landing.beanstack.com/mobile-app and download the app. Then search for River Ridge and use your student e-mail and last name to log in and get started.

Join us for a great evening of super talented students!

Spartanburg District Five schools will observe an eLearning day on Monday, April 8, due to the solar eclipse occurring that day. The decision was made after careful thought and consideration by District Five leaders, along with leadership of all Spartanburg County school districts. The eclipse, which should last several hours, is expected to occur during afternoon dismissal times, which could potentially pose a safety risk to both students and staff. Furthermore, district leadership does not believe it is safe for school buses or student drivers to be on the roads during the height of the event. Athletic and afterschool activities will be allowed on Monday, April 8, but only after 5:00 PM, once the eclipse has passed.

Just a reminder! No school for students tomorrow, March 15, 2024.

Congratulations to Yana Tsvyd, Aurora DeJesus, and Chase Ripple! Their artwork was chosen to represent River Ridge Elementary at the Spartanburg County Youth Art Month Exhibit at the Chapman Cultural Center in Spartanburg during the month of March.

Join us for all the fun! Our spring carnival, the famous Patches' Pandamonium is Thursday, March 14. Everything starts at 5:30pm.

We're so excited to announce that we've already read 25, 361 minutes in the month of March with our Beanstack challenge!

No school on students Friday, March 15th . This will be a Professional Day for teachers.

Don't forget the time change on Sunday!

Just a reminder that our Schoolwide Book Character Day is Friday. Students are invited to dress as their favorite character from a book they’ve read! Costumes should not include masks and should be school appropriate. We will celebrate with a parade for each grade level!

Kids Heart Challenge donations are due today! Please remember to complete your students final online donations. Make one more push for donations tonight and ask donors if their companies match donations. We're having a blast getting healthier and helping kids with special hearts!

Our March Read Across America Challenge starts today in Beanstack! Like a Fitbit for reading, Beanstack's easy and real-time tracking helps build strong reading skills and habits. Logging sessions is quick and simple. Features include: • Reading timer--Start and stop reading sessions in real time • ISBN scanner--Scan and save any title with a few clicks • Reading streaks--Build up consecutive days in a daily reading log • All-time reading log--Get weekly, monthly, and yearly reading stats Readers get instant reading rewards and recognition in a fun way with achievements, badges, and reading streaks! Student can also earn actual prizes as they reach specific amounts of time. Students use their ClassLink QR code/login to get started on their laptop or the app on a mobile device. For the app, go to: https://landing.beanstack.com/mobile-app Happy Reading!

Students created SC projects as part of Black History Month in art classes. Fourth graders learned about Edgefield face jugs. Third graders studied sweetgrass baskets.

This week is the last week to get all your donations in! All donations will be due by March 1st. Be sure to register at: http://www2.heart.org/goto/RiverRidge today!! So proud of all of our students hard work to spread the word about life-saving CPR skills and healthy eating/living habits!

Congratulations to our District Elementary Honor Choir members! Back row: Reaghan Cabe, Quinn Whitaker, Aaliyah Feemster, Anabelle Werner, Emerson Wisecarver, Adelyn Pegram Middle: Hazel Spaar, Finley Moore, Kylee Robinson, Abigail Henderson Front: Katie Lake Cantrell, Lucy Andrus, Ellie Plexico