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Jan. 14 Riverdale School District News

Friday, Jan. 14

Riverdale School District News

Changes to COVID-19 Quarantine

Important Message and Updates from Public Health Authority

The Multnomah County Health Department released updated guidance for schools today. We ask that all families please read this letter for important updates to COVID-19 protocols and practices being implemented in Riverdale beginning next week.

The district is currently following the updated CDC guidelines on quarantine.

View the updated guidance from public health here

New Student Board Member - Abby Zurasky

Please join us in welcoming RHS junior Abby Zurasky as the student representative to the Riverdale School Board - RSD’s first-ever student board member. Elected by the RHS student body, Abby is able to cast a preferential vote on all topics discussed at regular board meetings and brings a student perspective to the board. She will attend and participate at each board meeting until the end of the year.

School Board Recognition Month!

The district would like to thank each of our board members for their tireless service to the district. Your dedication to RSD is extremely valuable and greatly appreciated. We encourage our community to take the time in January to thank your elected school board members for charting the future of our students and communities. Thank you Jeff Dominitz, Kevin McPherson, Joe Prats, Michele Rosenbaum and Carrie Spurlock for all that you do.

Athletics News

Grade school

7/8 girls basketball A team

Monday, January 10th @ West Hills Christian School 26 - 12 win
Thursday, January 13th @ Oregon Episcopal School 17 - 33 loss

High school

Freshman boys

Wednesday, January 5th @ Wilsonville High School 52 - 40 win
Wednesday, January 12th @ Valley Catholic High School 37 - 21 win

Varsity girls

Thursday, January 6th @ Catlin Gabel School 51 - 20 win
Saturday, January 8th vs. Portland Adventist Academy 64 - 33 win
Tuesday, January 11th @ Yamhill-Carlton High School 56 - 63 loss
Thursday, January 13th vs. Madras High School 36 - 53 loss

Varsity boys

Thursday, January 6th @ Catlin Gabel School 28 - 44 loss
Saturday, January 8th vs. Portland Adventist Academy 47 - 55 OT loss
Tuesday, January 11th @ Yamhill-Carlton High School 58 - 54 win
Thursday, January 13th @ Molalla High School 39 - 75 loss

REMINDER

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service

January 17th is a federal holiday that honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

While many of us know his famous, “I Have a Dream,” speech, I encourage you to take some time on this holiday to learn more about his broader work. For example, have you read/viewed his speech “The Other America” or learned about the “Poor People’s Campaign?” Did you know that MLK’s views were considered radical in his lifetime, with two-thirds of Americans viewing him unfavorably in the years before his death? Let’s honor his legacy by moving past popular quotes and towards a deeper understanding of his dream.

MLK day is unique in that the intention of the holiday is not a “day off,” but rather, a “day on.” The purpose of the day is service, learning, and community. There are many volunteer and celebratory events happening in the Portland Metro Area. View the list here.

- Abby Rotwein (she/her), Director of Equity & Inclusion

Special School Board Meeting

The Riverdale School Board will hold a Special Board Meeting on Monday, Jan. 24 at 6:45 p.m. via GoToWebinar.

Please use the "raise hand" feature to be unmuted, or email Chrisie Patrick if you have a public comment related to the agenda item. Our next regularly scheduled board meeting is Feb. 7 where the board will accept public comments on non-agenda items.

Agenda

Superintendent Search Kickoff

Important Dates

Monday, Jan. 17 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No School)
Jan. 20 & 21 - RHS Conferences (RHS No School)
Monday, Jan. 24 - Special Board Meeting at 6:45 p.m. via GTW