April 13 Riverdale Grade School News

Wednesday, April 13

Riverdale Grade School News

Karen Gaffney Assembly

It was such a privilege to have Karen Gaffney come speak with our 5th - 8th graders last week. Karen’s talk blew us all away. The students were so attentive and respectful, you could hear a pin drop. When it came time to ask questions, over 20 students lined up with thoughtful and considerate questions for Karen. Check out some photos from the event below!

Classroom Collaboration

Last week, Art, Music and Library classes were working on a coordinated insect research project with kindergarten and 1st grade classes. The 7th and 8th graders kindly and expertly helped younger students locate information and add it to their reports.

REMINDER

Scholastic Book Fair

Our fun-filled, in-person Scholastic Book Fair is underway until April 15!

Book fair dates and hours:

Wednesday, Apr. 13 – 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Apr. 14 – 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Come enjoy a pastry in the courtyard and then head up the stairs to shop at the book fair.
Friday, Apr. 15 – 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The main back doors will be open for students to come in early to the fair.

Volunteers are needed!

The PTC is looking for parent volunteers to be friendly Book Fairies who are willing to help set up and pack up the fair, as well as volunteers to help sell the books during the fair. Please sign up HERE.

Important Dates

April 11-15 - Scholastic Book Fair
Friday, April 22 - Teacher Inservice Day (No School)
Wednesday, May 11 - District Arts Night at RHS from 6-8 p.m.