The 2024 JH Ohio Model United Nations (OMUN) Education Contest took place earlier this week in Columbus. Through the process of role-playing, Riverside JH students became delegates of Madagascar in order to write, present and debate issues affecting the nations and peoples of the world. Their resolution titled “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs” focused on the importance of animal health and lack of education in Madagascar. Riverside students influenced countries to adopt spaying, neutering and vaccines for these animals, as well as, purchasing education material for schools. Riverside students presented culturally based talent, participated in global education contests and debated current global issues. Valerie Knight earned an Outstanding Leadership Award. Congratulations to Riverside's JH OMUN for all their hard work!
Hey Hey, it's Staff Spotlight Day.
This week we spotlight Mrs. Davidson. With a big smile and all the patience in the world she works with some of our smallest Pirates. We appreciate all you do Mrs. Davidson you help make it all run smoothly. Thanks Mrs. Davidson for all you do. We are blessed that you are a PIrate!
Bio:
My name is Becky Davidson and I am a paraprofessional, mainly working in the kindergarten classroom.I help keep the students on task and help with all the fun projects that they get to work on in the classroom.I also help monitor students at recess and lunchtime. I have been with Riverside for 5 years now. I have been married to my husband Bret for 14 years and have 5 kids Zach,Ani, Avery,Wyatt,and Ella. My hobbies include taking care of our small farm. We have goats,cows,sheep,and alot of chickens. I also enjoy watching my kids sporting events.Spring is one of my favorite times of the year. I love seeing all the flowers bloom. I love working with everyone at Riverside.The community is like having an extended family,everyone always watches out for one another. Go Pirates!
Riverside student athletes attended the 2nd Annual TRC Leadership Conference on February 28 at the Arbogast Performing Arts Center at Troy Christian. Each TRC school sent 16 students, which included 2 boys and 2 girls from grades 8-11. The day was split into four sessions. After listening to each presentation, the students met to discuss leadership skills and characteristics of a good leader. The Riverside students met with their own school group for two sessions and met with students from the other schools for the other 2 sessions. Students attending for Riverside:
Juniors: Bre Brandyberry, Jorden Dunham, Braylon Dunn, Avery Perk
Sophomores: Carston Bell, Zoey Ransbottom, Hayden Sanford, Emma Strayer
Freshmen: Syler Clark, Colton Hurley, Kara Klingler, Morgan Shockey
8th Grade: Gunner Carpenter, Valerie Knight, Clara McGill, Brody Orsborne
RIVERSIDE PIRATES
WINTER ATHLETIC SPECIAL AWARDS FOR THE 2023/24 SEASON
The following students were nominated by Ms. Reschke for their outstanding work in English class. They are Chris Starnes, Ayden Bortree, Julia Meade and Ashton Shoffner
3rd and 4th grade program continued...
Great job 3rd and 4th grade! Proud of your hard work. 🎉
Reminders about the third and fourth grade program tonight- these kids have worked really hard. I'm excited to see them shine. 🎉
RIVERSIDE ATHLETICS: MARCH 18-23, 2024
*Note: The varsity softball scrimmage tonight at Northwestern has been cancelled
REMINDER: This completed log and the colored marine animal puzzle are due on Monday, March 18th to be eligible for the reading prize! ONLY students absent on Monday may turn papers in Tuesday. 💙🐠📚🐡❤️
*RIVERSIDE ATHLETIC SCHEDULE UPDATE*
Varsity Baseball Scrimmage (Home): Saturday, March 16, 2024: 11:00 a.m. vs. Anna
RIVERSIDE ATHLETICS: SCHEDULE UPDATE
***CANCELLED: Varsity Baseball Scrimmage tonight, March 15, at WLS
SATURDAY, MARCH 16: 11:00 a.m.
Varsity softball scrimmage vs. Russia at Riverside
*JV softball scrimmage vs. Russia: After Varsity
United Way of Logan County has launched the Indian Lake Tornado Relief Fund to help meet the immediate and long-term needs of Logan County families impacted by the March 14 storm. Please visit www.uwlogan.org to make your gift. 100% of your gift to the Indian Lake Tornado Relief Fund goes to help our neighbors and our community recover. Thank you for your generosity.
Riverside Local School’s priority remains the safety and well-being of your children during both face-to-face and online interactions. Our school's network and Chromebooks are equipped with safeguards such as GoGuardian and Bark to minimize exposure to inappropriate content, monitor email correspondence, and ensure a focused learning environment 24/7. There is no product that we can implement that can/will catch 100% of content and issues.
With all of this in place, nothing can take the place of your supervision. We encourage you to have open conversations with your children about responsible and safe internet usage. Reinforcing proper online behavior and discussing the potential risks associated with unrestricted browsing can greatly contribute to their digital literacy and safety. It's an excellent opportunity to emphasize the importance of critical thinking and being respectful digital citizens.
Tonight my Elementary Student Council members worked on posters for the upcoming Father- Daughter dance and the Color Run hosted by the PTO. They all did a GREAT job but special PIRATE SHOUT OUT for Elena and April's artwork!!! WOW! ❤️✍️🏴☠️💙
We've been teaching Sources of Strength curriculum to grades 5 & 6 this year. Today they practiced some techniques to help regulate big, tricky emotions like sadness, anger, & anxiety. Playing with Ellie is definitely something that helps with those big emotions ♥️
Right to Read Week! Wear your yellow tomorrow!
To kick off our new reading unit on Animal Homes my Kinders did a Jigsaw activity. In expert groups they explored books about the rainforest & sorted animals that belonged/did not belong there. Back in home groups they collaborated to create their poster & then presented it. ❤️💙
Congratulations to Jayden Hoffer (Pre-Calculus), Sam King (Calculus), Keira Manahan (Geometry), Hayden McCully (Algebra 2), Rylee McCully (Calculus), and Gage Stevenson (Pre-Calculus) on their nominations for the Honda Academic Achievement Breakfast by Mr. Bodenmiller to reward their hard work, positive attitudes, and academic excellence this year!
H.S. Boys Basketball/H.S. Basketball Cheer Awards Night
Thursday, March 14, 2024: 6:00 p.m.
H.S. Boys Basketball: Auditeria; H.S. Basketball Cheer: Library