february 9, 2024

News from the Main Office

Valentines Day Policy

Valentine’s Day parties will be held in Homerooms on Wednesday, February 14th. All Valentines, candy and other goodies will be put in the students’ back packs to be brought home. Students may choose to eat and play with these items at home. The parties will offer snacks and time for students to be together.

Cell Phone/Smartwatches

Dear Families:

Please note that according to district poicy JICJ - Student Possession and use of Personal Communication Devices - PCDS (which includes cell phone and smart watches):

  1. Students shall not use PCDs at any time they are in class or participating in or attending education-related activities, unless otherwise expressly authorized by the principal or his/her designee.
  2. Students shall keep PCDs out of sight at all times they are in class and at all times they are participating in or attending education-related activities, unless otherwise expressly authorized by the principal or his/her sesignee (At Riffenburgh, this means cell phones must be in their back packs.)
  3. Students shall keep PCDs turned off or dormant at tall times they are in c las and at all times they are participating in or attending education-related activities, unless otherwise expressly authorized the the principal or his/her designee. In this regard, "dormant" means elimination of all vibration alerts, alarms, ringtones, flashes, and other methods of notification of incoming calls or messages.

** Riffenburgh and PSD are not liable for the loss of these devices should they come to school. You may always call our front office to reach your child.

Calling All Photographers!

We are already ½ way into January and the yearbook process has begun! If you have any photos from the classroom parties, field trips, Eco Week or any other school related activity, please email them to…. roadrunnerphotos@gmail.com. Deadline for photos will be February 24th. Thank you very much!!

Upcoming State and District Required Assessments:

n our spring semester we will be administering annual state and district required assessments. Please make note of the dates for the assessments your child will be taking and, whenever possible, please avoid absences during the testing periods. Please note that, on testing days, if students arrive late after testing has begun, they will not be able to join their class until testing has completed for the day. Having students on time and present on testing days helps us gather valuable data while minimizing interruptions to daily instruction. Please help us meet that goal!

Typically, assessments begin in the morning and conclude each day prior to lunch.

2nd Grade:

Cognitive Abilities Test (COGAT): February 13th, 15th, 16th

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP): May 8th and May 9th

3rd Grade:

Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS): April 1st -3rd and April 8th -10th

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP): May 2nd and May 3rd

4th Grade:

Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS): April 1st -3rd and April 4th, 5th and 8th

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP): April 30th and May 1st

5th Grade

Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS): April 1st -3rd and April 4th, 5th and 8th through 11th

Measures of Academic Progress (MAP): April 30th and May 1st

Kindergarten Registration 24.25

On-Line Registration for Kindergarten is now available! Please register your student as early as possible. And, please tell your friends and neighbors to register their students!! Children must by 5 years old on or by 10/01/2024 (birthdates on or before 10/01/2019).

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Classroom Treats

If it is necessary to have food in classrooms during school hours (i.e. birthday snack, holidays, special occasions, school events, etc.),

  • only commercially prepared and packaged, INDIVIDUAL items (NO CAKES or HUGE COOKIES ) with ATTACHED ingredient labels from retail stores can be served
  • contact your child's teacher prior to sending food or treats in
  • do not send in Balloons or Gifts for the Birthday Child
  • all treats should come to the Main Office

News from Art

We are looking for some donations to supplement our very popular sculpture station! Please look at the poster below for items we are interested in, and contact Mr. Z with any questions. There will be a bin for donations in the front entrance.

Thank you so much! - Cole Zawadzki "Mr. Z"

News from PE

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News from PTO

Missoula Children's Theatre

Dear Riffenburgh Community,

Dozens of Riffenburgh students in 1st-5th grade have been working hard all week to prepare for Missoula Children's Theatre's production of Rapunzel. We invite you and your student(s) to join us and cheer on their friends and classmates.

WHEN? This Saturday, February 10th at 3:00 or 5:30

WHERE? The Riffenburgh Gym

HOW MUCH? Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children. CASH ONLY. (Tickets will be sold at the door.)

Please email RiffenburghPTO@gmail.com with any questions.

Thanks,

Riffenburgh PTO

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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Riffenburgh PTO at RiffenburghPTO@gmail.com.

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District News

Repeat Flyers

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How Sick is too Sick (District Guidelines)

If you have any questions regarding when your student can return to school, please contact your school’s health office. For more information on Poudre School District Illness Guidelines click on the button below:

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Menus

Nutrislice is updated by our district nutrition team each day, the links below will be the most reliable source for daily options.

Calendar for the 2023-24 School Year

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Monday, February 19, 2024 - No School for Students
  • Monday, March 11 - Friday, March 15, 2024 - No School - Spring Break
  • Friday, April 19, 2024 - No School for Students
  • Friday, May 24, 2024 - No School for Students
  • Monday, May 27, 2024 - Memorial Day - No School