Riverside USD 114

Riverside Elementary will be giving the Kansas State Assessments starting this week through April 12th, 2024. This week 5th graders will test in science. The week of April 1st, 3rd-5th graders will test in ELA. The week of April 8th, 3rd-5th graders will test in Math. Testing will take place on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. To help your child do their best, feel confident, and in control of their testing experience, we have some tips: Eat a healthy breakfast. Help children choose foods that fuel their bodies and brains to do their best work! Get a good night's sleep. Having a consistent bedtime every night brings structure and routine to a child’s day that helps them thrive. But on nights before a big test, getting to bed early, by 9:00 PM or earlier, is even more important! We want our kiddos to be as rested and energized as possible for the big test. Also, make sure your child wakes up in the morning with plenty of time to get ready for school, so they don’t feel rushed. Anything we can do to limit students’ stress on test days is critical! Dress comfortably. If your outfit makes you readjust, feels uncomfortable, causes you to fidget, then you should probably pick something else to wear. Arrive on time. Arriving on time gives your child time to eat school breakfast, greet their friends, relax and not feel rushed in the morning. They won’t cause disruptions when arriving on time opposed to being late and class already starting. Think positive thoughts. Thinking positively can reduce test anxiety and improve exam focus. Remind your child to ask questions if they don’t understand the test directions. Remind your child that they can take their time on state assessments, so if they need to go slowly, they can. You can write your child an encouraging note and put it in their backpack. This lets them know you have confidence in their ability to do well. Advise your child not to worry and to just do their best!

High School DAILY BULLETIN Wednesday, March 27, 2024 Blue Day Today’s LUNCH: Beef Taco w/ lettuce, tomato, & salsa, fruit, milk. NO salads today. Tomorrow’s LUNCH: Chili Dog, chips, baby carrots w/ ranch, fruit, milk. NO salads today. Seminar: Meeting in the gym for those planning to play football next year. Aviation Institute of Maintenance rep in Room 214; Members of Concert, Women's, and Men's Choirs will rehearse in the choir room. Cheerleaders - please turn in your cheerleading uniforms, bags and bows. Anything not turned in by the end of the year you will receive a bill for. SAFE Driving Tip – Exercise Extra Caution at Intersections. Engage the brakes slow and evenly as you approach intersections. Not every driver has the proper training to handle adverse driving conditions, so do not assume you know what the other driver wants to do, better to anticipate their movements.

High School DAILY BULLETIN Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Black Day Today’s LUNCH: Beef Ravioli, breadstick, green beans, fruit, milk. Salad is also an option. Tomorrow’s LUNCH: Beef Taco w/ lettuce, tomato, & salsa, fruit, milk. Salad is also an option. Some juniors are taking the ACT Test this morning. Sports events scheduled for today have been canceled. There will be an NHS meeting for returning members at 7:30 tomorrow morning. SAFE Driving Tip – Don’t Brake If You Hydroplane. If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, don’t panic and slam the brake or turn the steering wheel. This could worsen things and send you into a skid. Instead, slowly ease off the gas pedal and steer straight until your vehicle regains traction with the road. Tap the brake pedal slightly if you need brakes but if your vehicle isn’t equipped with anti-lock brakes, you should brake as you normally would. Students are asked to please be quiet in the hallways especially during passing period while the juniors are taking the ACT test this morning.

Tomorrow March 26th, 2024: All sporting events have been cancelled. We will keep everyone updated if there are any makeup dates for the events.

High School DAILY BULLETIN Monday, March 25, 2024 Blue Day Today’s LUNCH: BBQ Rib Sandwich, potato wedges, fruit, milk. Salad is also an option. Tomorrow’s LUNCH: Beef Ravioli, breadstick, green beans, fruit, milk. Salad is also an option. Today is the last day to order a Riverside Bunny Basket. Surprise your favorite people this Easter with a fluffy classroom delivery for just $5. Order forms are available from Mrs. Gilbert and the school offices. Deliveries will be made on the 28th. SAFE Driving Tip – Pull over when things get bad. If you can barely make out the car ahead of you because of the rain then you need to find a safe place – away from the road – and wait for the storm to subside. Better to arrive late than never.

High School DAILY BULLETIN Friday, March 22, 2024 Black Day Today’s LUNCH: Breaded Mozzarella Sticks w/ marinara, tossed salad w/ ranch, fruit, milk. Salad is also an option. Tomorrow’s LUNCH: BBQ Rib Sandwich, potato wedges, fruit, milk. Salad is also an option. Saturday – Forensics League at Perry-Lecompton 7:00 p.m. - Prom at Glacial Hills Venue. Thursday, March 28, will be the first grade check for activity eligibility for the following week. Any students planning to attend Prom tomorrow need to attend school for the entire day today, until 3:15 p.m. Any student not in attendance today for the entire school day will not be admitted to prom. Prom attendees will gather at Wathena City Hall at 5:00 tomorrow for pictures. Riverside Bunny Baskets are on sale now. Surprise your favorite people this Easter with a fluffy classroom delivery for just $5. Order forms are available from Mrs. Gilbert and the school offices. Orders are due by Monday, March 25th with deliveries on the 28th. SAFE Driving Tip – Keep an Eye Out for Pedestrians. Pedestrians taking shelter under a hoodie or umbrella during a rainstorm may have an obstructed view of the road, which means they could step into the road at the wrong time. Be extra watchful when driving in the city or on a road with pedestrians.

Here are your softball and baseball schedules! Softball games will begin at 4:30 p.m. and JV games will be dependent on numbers and information will be posted as we know. Also we are going to have Senior night on 4/15 vs Jeff West. Then just in case we have extra dates 4/19 or 5/2 if weather doesn't cooperate this spring.

Riverside has been selected as a host school for the Women’s Elite 8 basketball tournament we have been assigned the Ferris State University Bulldogs!! We invite you to come show your Cyclones Pride, meet players and participate in a community pep rally. Sunday, March 24th at 2:00 come get loud at the East Gym as we welcome our NCAA school and cheer them on in the tourney!

High School DAILY BULLETIN Thursday, March 21, 2024 Blue Day Today’s LUNCH: Breaded Drumstick, mashed potatoes & gravy, roll, green beans, fruit, milk. Salad is also an option. Tomorrow’s LUNCH: Breaded Mozzarella Sticks w/ marinara, tossed salad w/ ranch, fruit, milk. Salad is also an option. 9:00 a.m. - Tuxedos will be delivered. Checks should be made to Seneca Variety. Check with Karla if you need to know how much you still owe. 3:00 p.m. – Softball players dismissed to the ball field. 4:30 p.m. – Home softball vs. ACCHS Thursday, March 28, will be the first grade check for activity eligibility for the following week. Any students planning to attend Prom on Saturday need to attend school for the entire day tomorrow. The entire day is defined as prior to 7:55 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. Any student not in attendance tomorrow for the entire school day will not be admitted to prom. Prom attendees will gather at Wathena City Hall at 5:00 on Saturday for pictures. Juniors and Seniors - check your email to vote for Prom royalty by 3:15 today. Riverside Bunny Baskets are on sale now. Surprise your favorite people this Easter with a fluffy classroom delivery for just $5. Order forms are available from Mrs. Gilbert and the school offices. Orders are due by Monday, March 25th with deliveries on the 28th. SAFE Driving Tip – Turn on your Defroster. Fog build-up on the windshield distracts the driver’s attention and also reduces the visibility of the road. The best way to get this off is to turn on the rear defrosters and the A/C.

High School DAILY BULLETIN Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Black Day Today’s LUNCH: Chicken Fajitas w/ peppers and onions, refried beans, fruit, milk. Salad is also an option. Tomorrow’s LUNCH: Breaded Drumstick, mashed potatoes & gravy, roll, green beans, fruit, milk. Salad is also an option. Seminar – Members of Concert, Women’s and Men’s Choirs will rehearse in the choir room; Missouri Western rep in the conference room. Cyclone Choir tenors and basses will go to second lunch today. Any students planning to attend Prom on Saturday need to attend school for the entire day Friday, March 22. The entire day is defined as prior to 7:55 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. Any student not in attendance on Friday for the entire school day will not be admitted to prom. Prom attendees will gather at Wathena City Hall at 5:00 on Saturday for pictures. Juniors and Seniors - check your email to vote for Prom royalty by 3:15 on Thursday. Tuxedos will be delivered tomorrow at 9:00. Checks should be made to Seneca Variety. Check with Karla if you need to know how much you still owe. Riverside Bunny Baskets are on sale now. Surprise your favorite people this Easter with a fluffy classroom delivery for just $5. Order forms are available from Mrs. Gilbert and the school offices. Orders are due by Monday, March 25th with deliveries on the 28th. SAFE Driving Tip – Turn on your Headlights. A few raindrops can make your car less visible to oncoming vehicles. Consider turning on your headlights to help them see you in time. However, do not use high beams when it is raining to reduce distractive diffusion the rain creates.

Last day to order is 3/25!

Softball game scheduled tonight @ Troy @ 4:30 and the baseball game tomorrow will be played in Wathena against Troy @ 4:30. COME OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR CYCLONES!

High School DAILY BULLETIN Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Blue Day Today’s LUNCH: Chicken Tenders, French fries, carrots, fruit, milk. Salad is also an option. Tomorrow’s LUNCH: Chicken Fajitas w/ peppers and onions, refried beans, fruit, milk. Salad is also an option. Seminar – Meeting in the cafeteria for students interested in cheerleading next year; prom committee meeting in the conference room. 3:15 p.m. – Softball team leaves for Troy. Baseball team dismissed to the ball field. These students will be dismissed at 3:00. 4:30 p.m. – Softball at Troy; Baseball vs. Troy at Wathena ball field. Any students planning to attend Prom on Saturday need to attend school for the entire day Friday, March 22. The entire day is defined as prior to 7:55 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. Any student not in attendance on Friday for the entire school day will not be admitted to prom. Juniors and Seniors - check your email to vote for Prom royalty by 3:15 on Thursday. Tuxedos will be delivered on Thursday at 9:00. Checks should be made to Seneca Variety. Check with Karla if you need to know how much you still owe. Riverside Bunny Baskets are on sale now. Surprise your favorite people this Easter with a fluffy classroom delivery for just $5. Order forms are available from Mrs. Gilbert and the school offices. Orders are due by Monday, March 25th with deliveries on the 28th. SAFE Driving Tip – Turn on your Wipers. Consider replacing your wipers at the beginning of the rainy season. Your wiper blades need to be in good condition to clear water from your windshield or you risk distorting your view and being distracted. Be liberal with the windshield washer and avoid following large vehicles closely so you don’t get obstructive splash and spray on your windshield.

Due to the cold weather the softball game scheduled tonight @ Troy has been postponed to tomorrow @ 4:30. (the game will still be in Troy) The baseball game tomorrow will be played in Wathena against Troy @ 4:30. #LETSGOCYCLONES

High School DAILY BULLETIN Monday, March 18, 2024 Black Day Today’s LUNCH: Sloppy Joe on a bun, baked beans, baby carrots w/ ranch, fruit, milk. Salad is also an option. Tomorrow’s LUNCH: Chicken Tenders, French fries, carrots, fruit, milk. Salad is also an option. Seminar – Sophomore class meeting in the auditorium 3:15 p.m. – Softball team leaves for Troy. These students will be dismissed at 3:00. 4:30 p.m. – Softball at Troy 6:00-8:00 p.m. – Mandatory practice for dance tryouts Any students planning to attend Prom on Saturday need to attend school for the entire day Friday, March 22. The entire day is defined as prior to 7:55 a.m. until 3:15 p.m. Any student not in attendance on Friday for the entire school day will not be admitted to prom SAFE Driving Tip – Avoid Big “Puddles.” Since you have no way of knowing how deep a puddle is, it is best to drive around them or take a different route if necessary. The reason is that water and electrical systems don’t get along and sometimes a seemingly shallow puddle may float your car.

High School DAILY BULLETIN Friday, March 15, 2024 Blue Day Today’s LUNCH: Pizza, tossed salad, fruit, cookie, milk. Salad is also an option. Tomorrow’s LUNCH: Sloppy Joe on a bun, baked beans, baby carrots w/ ranch, fruit, milk. Salad is also an option. Saturday 1:00 p.m. – Baseball and softball jamboree at the Wathena ball fields SAFE Driving Tip – Turn Off Cruise Control. Driving with cruise control on wet roads could actually speed up your car if you hydroplane, besides that, when you use cruise control, chances are you may not be as alert as you need to be.

High School DAILY BULLETIN Thursday, March 14, 2024 Black Day Today’s LUNCH: Chili, cinnamon roll, baby carrots w/ ranch, fruit, milk. Salad is also an option. Tomorrow’s LUNCH: Pizza, tossed salad, fruit, cookie, milk. Salad is also an option. Seminar: Softball players and track students to Room 210 Seniors need to check their email and respond regarding their interest in being prom royalty. Respond by today at 3:15. SAFE Driving Tip – Brake Earlier and Slower. If you practice safe driving habits you will have little need to slam on the brakes and risk getting rear-ended. When you need to slow down or stop on wet roads, go easy on the brake pedal, smoothly and earlier than you normally would. This reduces your risk of skidding off the road or into the car ahead of you.

This Saturday, 3/16/24, Riverside and Troy will be hosting softball and baseball jamborees in Wathena. Games will begin at 1:00. Schedule: Valley Falls vs Troy Valley Falls vs JCN JCN vs Troy Valley Falls vs Riverside JCN vs Riverside Troy vs Riverside (only softball) (baseball will NOT play Troy)Scrimmages will be 45 minutes max with 10 min warmup between. Scrimmages might run early.

High School DAILY BULLETIN Wednesday, March 13, 2024 Blue Day Today’s LUNCH: Cheeseburger, chips, baked beans, fruit, milk. NO salads today. Tomorrow’s LUNCH: Chili, cinnamon roll, baby carrots w/ ranch, fruit, milk. Salad is also an option. Seminar: Emporia State rep Seniors need to check their email and respond regarding their interest in being prom royalty. Respond by Thursday at 3:15. After Prom t-shirt orders and money are due today. Order forms are available in the office. There will be an FCA breakfast tomorrow morning at 7:10 in Mr. Cera’s room. SAFE Driving Tip – Increase Your Following Distance. Wet roads reduce friction between tire and asphalt, thereby making your vehicle take longer to stop. It is recommended to put a safe following distance between your vehicle and the one ahead of you. A distance you can cover in 8-10 seconds will allow enough time to identify and respond to road hazard.

Come Join Our Team! For more information call Jennifer Gatz or Vicki Wyatt at the Riverside District Office 913-365-5632. EOE