Paper Clip Math

Students in Mrs. Scanlon’s third grade are learning all about four digit numbers. 

1,000 paperclips 

served as a hands-on teaching tool. 

Friday Lunch Dates

The first grade teachers recognize that there is something special about sharing a meal together.  Every Friday, students are invited to join the teachers back in their classroom for a lunch date.  

Judging by the smiles I saw and the laughter I heard, this is a time that everyone enjoys.

A FANTASTIC FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL

With over 80 new students and 20 new staff members at Riverside Elementary this year, we made sure that part of our first few days were spent getting to know each other. What I quickly realized was that our stellar school community  just got even better.  

How lucky we are!

The Power of Positive Comments!

When children believe in themselves EVERYTHING is possible.

When students arrived to Mrs. Ouimet's class on Monday they found a hand written note on their desk from her.  The positive notes ensured the students started their day knowing that their teacher believed in them!

TWO WORDS....

Boy have I missed you!  Although I have not had a chance to post this month that doesn't mean I didn't have great material to share. 


Mr. Slater recently put together a fantastic day for our school community.  


It can be summarized in two words...


FIELD. DAY.

INCREDIBLE!

Otsego County's Office of Emergency Services received funding to create a regional campaign to promote awareness of handicapped parking spaces. The project, which will include radio ads, billboards, and print brochures on NYS Thruway rest areas, is being administered through the Catskill Center for Independence (CCFI).

As a result, due to a strong ongoing partnership with the CCFI, Riverside was selected to lead the way.  We held two contests for students in grades 3-6. The first contest was to develop a slogan; the second contest was to create artwork to support the slogan.

Shapri Krone was our slogan winner – If it is blue – is it for you?

Eve Rokhvadze was our artwork winner.

The CCFI honored Shapri and Eve during an assembly by presenting them with a certificate and fifty dollars.  They thanked all the students in grades 3 through 6 for their participation by hosting an ice cream social.

The slogan and artwork will be seen on billboards all across New York State.  The slogan and artwork will also be on t-shirts, notepads, and coffee mugs. 

We are making a difference!  

Lost in a Great Book

There is nothing nicer then seeing students 

immersed in literature that the students are passionate about.

During DEAR Time, Cameron found a quiet spot to read the book he selected called, Football Hero.