River Forest Community School Corporation

Meister Elementary would like to invite all parents to attend our winter programs. We look forward to seeing all of our Viking parents!

Meister Elementary School WEBSTORE IS NOW OPEN!

It is that time of year---River Forest Middle/High School Book Fair!!! It is here just in time in order to check some people off your Christmas list!! Every item that is purchased, helps us grow our library book/ebook collection, so your support means a great deal to us. PS--If you would like to purchase a book for your student's teacher, please contact Amber Piesyk: apiesyk@rfcsc.k12.in.us There are 3 ways to purchase: 1. Send in money with your student or set up an eWallet for them (see link below.) Dec. 3 thru Dec. 10 --school hours 2. Come in and browse during Parent Book Fair hours. Dec. 6-10 8:00-3:00---go to the main office for entry. 3. Shop online (see link below.) Online shop open from Dec. 3 thru Dec. 16. River Forest Book Fair https://www.scholastic.com/bf/riverforestmiddleschool

Fans planning on attending tonight’s 7th and 8th grade boys basketball game at Bowman must purchase online tickets using this link: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=5751&p=12438

RIVER FOREST MS/HS FALL SPORTS AWARDS ARE TONIGHT AT 6PM.

Congratulations to Mrs. Pugh and the River Forest Middle School Spell Bowl Team for advancing to the State Competition again this year!

The Coats for Kids and Families Organization will be having our annual giveaway Saturday, November 6th from 9am-12pm. Our organization gives away winter coats to those of all ages in need. The giveaway will be held at the River Forest High School Cafeteria. Masks will be required to enter and must continue to be worn until you exit the building. This is an annual event and we are extremely lucky to continue during these unprecedented times. If numbers are large you may need to wait outside until numbers permit you to enter. All those in your party in need of a coat should be present to make sure you are able to get a coat that fits.

Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences for the middle and high schools will be held Thursday, October 28, 2021. Please call the main office to schedule a 10 minute slot with your child’s teacher. Conference times are either 3-6 or 3:30-6:30 depending on the teacher. Conferences can be held over the phone or via Google Meet using your child’s chromebook.

Early Reminder: Tuesday, November 2nd is a planned e-Learning Day for all RF schools. E-Learning means assignments are posted and teachers will be available from 9-2 for assistance, but no live teaching.

Picture RETAKE Day is: Nov 09, 2021 Order Code is: 60473R Your link to order is: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/60473R MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL

Angel Tree and Food Basket assistance requests forms are below: Angel Tree- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpEHagQJa07JuOOBALz-qyI0mYtGlNcpqOxG6UgH1ZaSOIkg/viewform?usp=sf_link Food Basket- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSekLwi2VcQHHTv_DmAhsGSH8_KdtTPLygqMJPkBA-hgAwtVMw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Hello Ingots! The Coats for Kids and Families Organization are collecting new and gently used clean WINTER coats. Winter is cold and our hope is to make sure that all students and adults have a winter coat to help them stay warm throughout all the cold weather. Please help us meet our community's needs and donate a winter coat. Coat collection will go until October 29th. Coats can be dropped off at one of the elementary schools and/or Middle/High School. Thank you for your help.

Parents & Family of current 6th-7th graders, Please join me via Livestream for a 25-minute parent informational meeting on Monday, October 11th at 7:00 pm! A tour director will give you all the details about this once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Washington, D.C. and Mount Vernon during the summer of 2023. To join the meeting, simply click this link: schooltrip.us/RiverForestIN23 Also, please RSVP for the meeting if you haven't already. Your student will bring home an RSVP slip today. You can either have your student return the slip to me, or click here to RSVP digitally: https://forms.gle/Bd2XGKnUL5v1VvXE6 I sincerely hope you will take advantage of this special opportunity to invest in your student’s future, and that you will consider joining me on this journey as well! Regards, James Witt

Tonight’s middle school football game vs Edison has been postponed due to Covid issues at Edison. Boys will report to practice instead.

Spirit Week Monday, Oct. 4th- Friday, Oct. 8th Movie Monday- Dress up like your favorite character from any movie Team Spirit Tuesday- Support our Ingots. Wear our school colors (red, gold, white)! Couch Potato Wednesday- Dress in your comfy lounge wear Twinning Thursday- Match a friend! Formal/Fancy Friday- Dress in your nicest/fanciest clothing

Families of current 6th-7th graders, I am very excited to announce that I will be leading a group of students and parents on an educational tour to Washington, D.C. and Mt. Vernon on June 14th-17th, 2023. Please join us on Monday, October 11th at 7:00 pm via Livestream for a 25-minute informational meeting where each traveler will be eligible for an Early Bird Scholarship of $300! To join the meeting, simply click this link: schooltrip.us/RiverForestIN23 For any other questions, feel free to contact Mr. Witt at jwitt@rfcsc.k12.in.us Don't miss out! https://www.facebook.com/worldclassrooms/videos/2373814996201746/

The RFCSC will have an elearning day on Friday. All classes will post assignments by 9am via their Google classrooms.

Parents, every student in the RFCSC will receive a free t-shirt for being in attendance on Friday. Friday, 9/17 is our annual count day!

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic: Tuesday, August 31st 12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm; and, Wednesday, September 1st 12:00 Noon to 7:00 pm. LAKE STATION THOMAS A. EDISON JR SR HIGH SCHOOL 3304 Parkside Avenue, Lake Station, Indiana 46405 West-side Parking Lot - “H-doors”

Fall Picture Day is Monday, September 13!