January Otter News 2016 - St Lucie County School Sites

Otter News
Rivers Edge Elementary
“The School with a “Heart of Gold”
January 2016
A Note from the Principal
Dear REE Family,
Happy New Year! I hope your holidays were restful and full of joy. I
appreciated every moment I had with my family, as well as celebrating the
New Year! The 2015-2016 school year has not been what I expected, but I
am proud to share that Rivers Edge is moving along smoothly.
As most of you know, I am going out on leave to have my scheduled bone marrow transplant. I will be out January 5 and plan to be back by
the end of March. I have full confidence in our staff that the education of
our students will continue at the high level it has always been. Thank you,
parents, for your continued support during this time – your well wishes
and thoughts have made a big impact on my recovery process.
I am pleased to introduce to you, Dr. Kevin G. Perry. He will be
serving as Principal of Rivers Edge while I am away. Dr. Perry has a long
history with St. Lucie County beginning in 1989. He has served as Director
of Bands at Westwood High (earning the St. Lucie County Teacher of the
Year and finalist for the state award) and is the founding Principal of Ft.
Pierce Magnet School of the Arts. He is currently an Assistant to the Superintendent helping with specific duties related to community and district
collaboration and to direct/guide the performance and achievement of all
music, art, dance and drama programs in the district including professional
development. He also mentors a group of 7th-12th graders known as “Men
of Tomorrow”. Our staff has had the opportunity to meet him and we are
all excited that he will be stepping in during this time.
As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school office. Our staff will be happy to help you in any way we
can.
I will see you soon!
~ Mrs. Walukiewicz
Otterly
Outstanding
Students
Kindergarten
Frebertshauser - Max Zaragoza
Greenwald - Emilee Brue
Holbert - Joshua Lind
Maliszewski - Garrett Hinkel
Votino - Daniella Serrano
1st Grade
Bradley - Alejandra Garcia
Carr - Isabella LaMattina
Doole - Abigail Fulton
Guffey - Chyanne Coins
Zaragoza - Christopher Conran
2nd Grade
Brown - Donavan Grasso
Hand - Brooklynn Bowen
Jock - Karsen King
Slappey - Natalie Ruella
Taulbee - Logan Sparkman
Vazquez - Madeline Zajac
3rd Grade
Carter - Joao De Paula
Egan - Rohan Thompson
Fitzgerald - Jonathan Ancona
Krencik - Elziabeth Houpt
Marquez - Kevin Cintron
Owens - Jamar Howell
Schwettman - Amanda Rojas
4th Grade
Foley - Miguel Ibarra
Garcia - Dominic J. Raabe
Miller - Aliana Sterrett
Ramsey - Marisol Malaret
Redding - Natalie Farmer
Slappey - Hanna Wilson
5th Grade
Easom - James Wareham
Forman - Tavaria Moss
McCarty - Hailey Martinkovic
Montoya - Amna Karagic
Stetz - Anthony Willoughby
Resource
Barnes - Aubrey Franklin
Gardner - Kaleel Dennis
Martinkovic - Lila Theberge
McCluskey - Kaden Sparkman
Price - Adriana Cristaldi
Ray - Matthew Giraldo
Dr. Martin
Luther
King, Jr.
Day Parade
To celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr., Rivers Edge will participate in the Martin
Luther King, Jr. Parade on Monday, January 18.
We would love for your family and/or student to
march with us. Students will need to be dressed in
school uniforms and wear comfortable sneakers. Be
A flyer with all the details will be going home with
students soon.
“Our greatest natural resource
is the minds of our children.”
- Walt Disney
Pirate Day!
Ahoy, Mateys! On Friday, January 22, students
that pay 20 Otter bucks will be allowed to dress like
a pirate for the day! Rumor has it that a special
guest from Pirates of the Caribbean will be at the
school during lunch time. So “Yo Ho Ho” and all
hands on deck as we enjoy a day of pirating!
Would You Rather?
Students! Have fun with your families by
asking these “Would You Rather”
questions at dinner one night!
PTO is excited to be selling Domino’s Pizza
SLICE THE PRICE CARDs during the month of
January (just in time for Super Bowl)! The card
is good for buy a large pizza, get a large pizza FREE!
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The card sells for $10.00.
If you use the card just one time, it more than
pays for itself!
Use the card as many times as you would like
until Saturday, December 31, 2016.
Great for parties. Buy 10 large pizzas, get 10
large pizzas FREE!
The SLICE THE PRICE card is valid for delivery
or carryout.
You only have to sell one
card to win a mystery prize.
There are lots of great prizes
for your student to win - be
on the lookout for the flyer
coming home this weekend.
Parents may access this newsletter/calendar on our website.
Please go to the St. Lucie School Board website, select “Our Schools,” and click on Rivers Edge Elementary.
Click on our website and then scroll down to find “Calendar and Newsletter” on the right hand side.
Click on it and the list will be on the left hand side.
Dress Code Policy
The following letter and dress code was sent home with students before the winter break...
We want you to be aware, upon returning to school, the dress code will be strictly enforced. Please
check your child’s wardrobe and update as needed. For a reference, a copy of the dress code is
below. It states what is and is not accepted. Please note cargo shorts/pants, boots, and distracting
headbands/bows are not part of Rivers Edge’s mandatory uniform policy. The REE sweatshirt sold
through PTO is the only pullover sweatshirt permitted. When looking at the dress code policy handout, check
both the yes and no columns to see if the item is allowed. If you are uncertain, please leave tags on all new purchases and bring the item to the school for approval before wearing. Thank you so much for all you do in helping
your child be successful at school. We look forward to working with you and your child in the new year.
Yes, I am in Dress Code
Shirts
Blouses
Shorts
Skirts
Skorts
Jumpers
Sneakers
Shoes
Sweaters
Jackets
Pants
Capris
Grooming
No, I am NOT in Dress Code
Solid color polo shirt (with or without school logo)
in white, light blue, hunter green, navy blue
Short sleeve or long sleeve permissible.
Shirts or blouses must have collars and button
fronts
Gray “Otter” t-shirt may be worn any day
(available through PTO)
Shirts must be tucked in at all times
Walking shorts without extra pockets
Solid navy blue, solid khaki, or REE school
plaid (at uniform store)
“Finger Tip” length
Worn at the waist
Younger students are encouraged to wear items
with elastic waistbands
Rivers Edge gray or navy basketball shorts
(available through PTO)
All styles must have the toe and heel totally enclosed.
Striped, print, plaid shirt
Sleeveless
No Collar
T-Shirt (except “Otter” PTO shirt)
Shirt untucked
Shirt with logo or writing
Vests
Turtlenecks tops
Only solid colored white, dark navy blue, or gray
jacket with zipper (may have hood)
Only solid colored white, dark navy blue, or gray
sweater (may have buttons)
REE sweatshirt sold by PTO
Jackets with writing, pictures, or logo designs
Sweatshirts (not sold by PTO) with or with a hood
Non-zippered pullover with a hood
Solid navy blue, solid khaki unifor m pants
Younger students are encouraged to wear items
with elastic waistbands
Any non-uniform pants of any color
Denim
Any clothing made of spandex or parachute material
Baggy
Inappropriately dyed hair
Large, dangling necklaces or earrings
Inappropriate use of make-up such as lipstick, eye
shadow, glitter
Tattoos
Cologne, perfumes (other students may have allergies)
Non-prescription glasses
Hats, caps, or kerchiefs on head
Distracting headbands, bows
Natural hair color
Prescription glasses
Plain headbands
Small bows or clips
Uniform shorts any color other than navy or khaki
Plaid shorts (except REE plaid)
Denim
Cut off, frayed or ripped shorts
Rolled up or patched shorts
Cargo style shorts
Athletic shorts (other than REE)
Any clothing made of spandex or parachute material
Boots, flip flops, sandals, backless shoes
Athletic shoes w/cleats
Standard uniforms may be purchased at a uniform store or a department store (i.e. .Penney’s, Sears, Target, K-Mart, Old Navy,
Walmart). On cold days when the temperature is below 50 degrees students may wear a heavy outer coat to school. Coats will be removed
once inside and all other dress code rules will be followed. Students should have a jacket or sweater (that is in dress code) to wear inside
the building on colder days.
January 2016
Sun
Monday
Tuesday
* Resource Schedule
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
1
Sat
2
No School
3
4
5
*3
6
*4
7
*5
No School
3:30 pm
3:30 pm
4th & 5th Gr Lion K - 3rd Gr Lion
King Auditions
King Auditions
10
11
*2
12
*3
13
*4
14
*5
8
*1
9
Domino’s
Pizza Card
sale begins
15
*1
16
9:15 am
Otterly
Outstanding
Ceremony
17
18
19
*2
3:45 pm
Student Advisory
Council (SAC)
3:45 pm
PTO Board Mtg
20
21
*3
*4
22
*5
23
9:00 am
PTO General Mtg
Pirate Day!
Report Cards
sent home
Domino’s
Pizza Card
sale ends
No School
24
25
31
*1
26
*2
27
*3
Early Release
Students will
be released
at 1:15 pm
28
*4
29
*5
30