This is a reminder for 5th graders that ILEARN Testing begins this Monday, May 3rd. In-person students and virtual students should either ride the bus or be dropped off at Door F (behind the gym) between 8:05AM and 8:30AM. Virtual students in both Ms. Conrad's and Ms. Meyers' classes will be testing and eating breakfast and lunch with Mrs. Woods in the Title I Room and have a separate recess to be sure we are providing a safe environment for them. 5th grade will be testing from Monday, May 3rd until the next Monday on May 10th. Please remember that Tuesday, May 4th is a planned e-Learning day for the entire district, so students will do their work from home that day. Please check your email for the this reminder message as well as a copy of the testing schedule. Note that 5th grade is in purple on the schedule.
This is a reminder for 4th graders that ILEARN Testing begins this Friday, April 23rd. In-person students and virtual students should either ride the bus or be dropped off at Door F (behind the gym) between 8:05AM and 8:30AM. Virtual students in Mrs. Biernat's class will eat breakfast and lunch in the classroom and have a separate recess to be sure we are providing a safe environment for them. We are starting this Friday to get the practice tests completed so we can focus on the English, Math, and Science tests required for 4th grade the next week. 4th graders will test the following week each day Monday, April 26th, thru Friday, April 30th as well. Please check your email for the reminder message and a copy of the testing schedule. Note that 4th grade is in orange on the schedule.
Order your Yearbook by Friday!
Here's a great article about our recycling program at Meister. Mrs. Hecht sponsored this program this year and nominated our 3 janitors who help with our recycling program. They won 4th place based on an essay submitted by Mrs. Hecht! Thanks you Miss Dorris, Miss Donna, and Miss Evelyn!
The required State ILEARN Test Window opens next Monday, April 19th, for students in 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade. Virtual students learning from home must come to school on the days their grade takes the test so it can be given by a certified and licensed teacher. Please note the Calendar I have emailed you includes a group of days for each grade. Students can ride the bus or be dropped off at Door F behind the gym These tests will take about 5-6 days, but we have included plenty of breaks and space for them. The Testing Calendar below is included in English and Spanish. 3rd grade will be the first to begin testing next Monday, April 19th. We will be trying to test one grade at a time. These ILEARN Testing Calendars were emailed to current virtual families in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades and can be found on our school website and Facebook page.
Hello RFCSC Families, The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana - Lake Station Club would like to invite you to join them for a fun-packed summer! Space is limited on field trips. Spots are reserved in the order that payment is received. Field trip opens for registration the Wednesday prior to the week of the field trip. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.
Mrs. Hecht's 4th grade class at Meister designed and submitted a recycle bin for a contest sponsored by Pepsi. WE HAVE BEEN CHOSEN AS 1 OF THE 7 FINALISTS NATIONWIDE AND COULD WIN $2,500!!! Please go on this link, click on our "Moooove to Recycle" Cow, and "Like" it to cast a vote for us: https://pep.si/3a8fwVk
Please use the link below if you currently have a virtual student. There is a very short survey about your preferences for the possibility of virtual learning options for next year. Please complete this short survey this weekend. Thank You!
(Utilice el enlace a continuación si actualmente tiene un estudiante virtual. Hay una encuesta muy breve sobre sus preferencias sobre la posibilidad de opciones de aprendizaje virtual para el próximo año. Complete esta breve encuesta este fin de semana. ¡Gracias!)
https://forms.gle/nvJJafwwxXrwRDkJ7
Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday at Twin Oaks Park starting at 10AM!
Check out the attached flyer for more info and details!
Tuesday, March 30th, is an early release day due to Parent Teacher Conferences. Students will be dismissed at 1:45pm and conferences will be online or by phone from 2:00-6:30pm.
River Forest Welcomes Parents:
Jermaine Galloway, the "Tall Cop" is presenting to the community on April 13th 6-7:30 PM. Hobart High School Great Hall - Enter Door 1. The presentation with Jermaine will be virtual, but parents will come in-person due to the content. No children will be allowed.
March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month Miss Murphy, our special education teacher, and Miss Ploszaj, our counselor, have collaborated to put together a Spirit Week for next week (March 15th-March 19th).
Mon - Throw Kindness Like Confetti: Black and Yellow Day
Tues - United We Stand in Kindness: Red, White, & Blue Day
Wed - Meister Vikings Are Kind: Green Day
Thurs - Save the World With Kindness: Career Day/Dress for Success
Friday - Dare to Dream Big: Pajama Day
We are having dollar pajama day Friday to raise money for a former Meister student who has been dealing with an illness. You are free to wear pajamas that are APPROPRIATE for one dollar. If you choose, you can donate above that by putting money in an envelope with the student's and teacher's name on it.
Requests to Change Forms were due Monday, March 8th so we can organize rosters and reshuffle for those changing plans (in-person & virtual). The link is no longer active past the due date.
There will be a cereal and milk distribution for Lake Station Residents this Thursday, March 4th, at Riverview Park. It will begin at 3:00pm and they have 800 cereal boxes and milk available. There are 2 attachments in English and Spanish below with more details.
March 1st - 5th is Dr. Seuss Week and we have some Spirit Days planned (see the image of the flyer going home). This is also a week to encourage reading, so take time to read a book, even one you have read before, because good readers reread good books! We hope you all participate in the Spirit Days whether you are in-person or virtual!
We are asking for you to send pictures we can utilize for the 20-21 yearbook. See the link to the attached page for a list of pictures we are requesting.
Due to difficulty in clearing snow from streets and bus stops and continued treacherous travel conditions, River Forest Schools will continue to be on eLearning for tomorrow, February 17th. Students do not report to school on e-Learning Days and will be able to contact their teachers to log on beginning at 9 am.
Saludos a las familias de la Corporación Escolar de River Forest Debido a la dificultad para quitar la nieve de las calles y paradas de autobús y las continuas condiciones de viaje peligrosas, las escuelas de River Forest continuarán en e-Learning para mañana, 17 de febrero. Los estudiantes no se reportan a la escuela los días de e-Learning y podrán contactar a sus maestros para iniciar sesión a partir de las 9 mañana.
Due to the inclement weather, the executive session and School Board meeting set for tonight have been changed to Thursday, February 18th 2021. The executive session will be held from 5:30pm -7:00 pm and the school board meeting will be held at 7:00 pm. in the RFHS Auditorium in the round. In the event of inclement weather on that night, both meetings will be held virtually.
Debido a las inclemencias del tiempo, la sesión ejecutiva y la reunión de la Junta Escolar programada para esta noche se cambiaron al jueves 18 de febrero de 2021. La sesión ejecutiva se llevará a cabo de 5:30 pm a 7:00 pm y la reunión de la junta escolar se llevará a cabo a las 7:00 pm. en el Auditorio RFHS en la ronda. En caso de inclemencias el tiempo esa noche, las reuniones se realizarán de forma virtual.
This is a message from the Food Service Department:
Wednesday’s meal distribution will be canceled because of weather
conditions. We are tentatively planning on distributing these meals on Friday, February 19th. We will keep you updated on any changes. Thank you for your continued support.
Este es un mensaje del Departamento de Servicio de Alimentos
La distribución de comidas del miércoles se cancelará debido a las
condiciones climáticas. Tentativamente estamos planeando repartir estas comidas el viernes 19 de febrero. Lo mantendremos informado sobre cualquier cambio. Gracias por su continuo apoyo.
