Calendar of Events Mon. Dec. 24 Tues. Dec. 25 Wed. Dec. 26 Thurs. Dec. 27 Fri. Dec. 28 Coming up: Mon. Dec. 31 Tues. Jan. 1 Wed. Jan 2 3:45-4:45 Academic Success - Session 9 Thurs. Jan 3 8:00-9:00 4:00-5:00 Collaboration Time MMUN Meeting Fri. Jan 4 Winter Break There is no school from December 24 - January 1. Students will return for school on Wednesday, January 2.
Report Cards Please return the report card envelope to school as we use this same envelope for all 3 trimester report cards. Thank you! THANK YOU! You helped RFPME raise $44.65 for the Sunshine Fund during our last Spirit Day! Below is a message from the River Falls Sunshine Fund. Dear Montessori Students and Staff, Thank you again for your generous donation during the holiday season. It is most appreciated and will go to help families in need throughout the community of River Falls. Happy Holidays! Thanks again from the River Falls Sunshine Fund
Next Year s Enrollment We wanted to send a reminder about our Student Admission Procedures. In order to guarantee a spot for the 19/20 school year, please submit your enrollment request to the office by the first Monday in February if you fit one of the scenarios below. To submit your enrollment request you may call, email, stop by or send a note to the office. Please include your child s name, grade entering for the 2019-20 school year, if you live in-district, and a valid email address. You have a child who is currently in our 4K program that will return to attend 5K here next year. You are a current RFPME family and have a child who attends a different school this year and will attend 5K (Kindergarten) here next year. You are a current RFPME family and have a child who attends a different school this year and will attend 1st grade here next year for the 2019-20 school year. You are a current RFPME family and have a child who will attend a different school next year but will attend 1st grade here for the 2020-21 school year. Change to Winter Program Date This year we will be changing the Winter Program to a Spring Program. The date of the Spring Program will be April 4th - still at 6pm at the High School. Attached is an updated School Activities and Events sheet.
This week s featured RFPME Staff Member is. Ms. Maggie! Hello everyone! My name is Maggie and I am a Lower Elementary teacher here at RFPME. My husband Hal and I live close enough for me to be able to walk to school. Hal works at the MN DNR and is also active in RF with the city and the Kinnickinnic River. We have three children: Seth on the left is in college at Univ. of Iowa, Maura has graduated and is gainfully employed since graduating from Univ. of Denver, and Garth is graduating this year from the Univ. of Portland. Our family is close knit and we love to go to the Boundary Waters or hang out lakeside and swim, read, play games or solve the world s problems through animated discussions. :) School Directory Here is the RFPME School Directory - Directory Link *** All Parent Newsletters can be found on our school website. *** Community Events: For up to date announcements from the community, please check out the district site: http://www.rfsd.k12.wi.us/parents/community-announcements.cfm
Attachments - the following documents are attached for you: 1. Math & Muffins 2. January Menus 3. Updated School Activities Sheet 4. PTO Pool Party
RIVER FALLS PUBLIC MONTESSORI SCHOOL ACTIVITIES & EVENTS 2018-2019 SEPTEMBER September 4 - First Day of School - Orientation Day September 5 - RF4C Begins September 10 - PTO/Site Council Meeting September 14 - Montessori Fall Picnic (6pm RFPME Gym) OCTOBER October 3 - Picture Day October 8 - NO SCHOOL (Teacher Inservice) October 15 - PTO/Site Council Meeting NOVEMBER November 5 - Picture Retake Day November 6 - Parent / Teacher Conferences November 6 - PTO Book Fair November 8 - Parent / Teacher Conferences November 8 - PTO Book Fair November 9 - NO SCHOOL (Teacher Inservice) November 12 - PTO/Site Council Meeting November 21 - November 23 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break November 30 - End of Trimester One DECEMBER December 10 - PTO/Site Council Meeting December 24 - January 1 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break JANUARY January 1 - No School January 7 - PTO/Site Council Meeting January 21 - NO SCHOOL - (Teacher Inservice) January 28 - Monday s Math and Muffins
FEBRUARY February 11 - PTO/Site Council Meeting February 18 - NO SCHOOL (Teacher Inservice) February 21 - Parent - Teacher Conferences February 26 - Parent - Teacher Conferences MARCH March 5 - End of 2nd Trimester March 7 - Chili Cook-off / Silent Auction at 5:30pm March 11 - PTO/Site Council Meeting March 25-29 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break APRIL April 1 - NO SCHOOL (Teacher Inservice) April 4 - Kindergarten Registration April 4 - Spring Program (at the High School) April 8 - PTO/Site Council Meeting April 18 - Child As A Guide April 19 - No School MAY May 13 - PTO/Site Council Meeting May 15 - Green Day May 17 - NO SCHOOL (Teacher Inservice) May 27 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day May 30 - Bridge Ceremony at 2:45pm May 30-6th Grade Graduation at 5:15pm in the RFPME Gym May 30 - Spring Picnic at 6pm in the RFPME Gym JUNE June 4 - Field Day / Service Learning Expo June 6 - Last Day of School - End of 3rd Trimester * Dates are subject to change. * School make-up dates (after 2 snow days - if applicable) January 21, February 18, April 1, May 17, June 7-14
Monday s Math and Muffins Monday, January 28: Montessori Gym 8:05-8:35 am Enjoy muffins, milk, juice, and coffee while your child teaches you to play a math fluency game they ve learned in class. Sponsored by PTO
River Falls Elementary January Lunch Menu Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 Hot Dog on Whole Grain Bun Fish Sticks & Whole Grain Dinner Roll Beef Tacos on WG Tortilla Shell served with Sour Cream & Salsa Chicken Fajitas on WG Tortilla Shell Classic Cheese Pizza Beef Stroganoff over Pasta & Dinner Roll Pancakes, *Sausage & Syrup Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Refried Beans Seasoned Peas & Carrots Fresh Baby Carrots Lettuce & Tomato Cups Fresh Baby Carrots Chilled Pineapple Tidbits Chilled Peaches Chilled Applesauce Fresh Orange Wedges Fresh Apples Fresh Orange Wedges 1/7 1/8 1/9 1/10 1/11 Oven Baked Mini Corn Dogs Meatballs in Zesty Marinara Sauce served with Pasta & Dinner Roll Cheeseburger on Whole Grain Bun Classic Cheese Pizza Turkey & Cheese Sandwich on Whole Grain Bun Tater Tot Casserole served with Whole Grain Dinner Rolls Chicken & Cheese Salad served with Whole Grain Dinner Roll Italian Meatball Sub on Whole Grain Bun Egg Salad on WG Hoagie Bun Seasoned Sliced Carrots Oven Baked Beans Seasoned Corn Seasoned Curly Fries Seasoned Mixed Vegetables Fresh Snap Peas Confetti Coleslaw Fresh Baby Carrots Caesar Romaine Side Salad Fresh Baby Carrots Cinnamon Baked Apple Slices Chilled Pears Chilled Pineapple Chilled Peaches Rosy Applesauce Fresh Orange Wedges Fresh Apples Banana Fresh Apples Fresh Orange Wedges 1/14 1/15 1/16 1/17 1/18 Breaded Chicken Patty on Whole Grain Bun Beef A Roni served with Whole Grain Dinner Roll French Toast Sticks, Syrup & Scrambled Eggs *Hot Ham & Cheese on Whole Grain Bun Chicken Alfredo Pasta & Whole Grain Dinner Roll *BBQ Riblet on Whole Grain Bun Beef Nachos with Cheese Sauce & Brown Rice Fish Sandwich on Whole Grain Bun Toasted Cheese Sandwich on Whole Wheat Bread Sloppy Joe on Whole Grain Bun Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Seasoned Corn Seasoned Peas Refried Beans Tomato Soup Fresh Cucumber Slices Fresh Baby Carrots Fresh Broccoli Buds Lettuce & Tomato Cups Fresh Baby Carrots Chilled Pears Chilled Mixed Fruit Chilled Pineapple Tidbits Chilled Peaches Chilled Applesauce Fresh Apples Banana Lunch Bunch Grapes Fresh Apples Fresh Orange Wedges 1/21 1/22 1/23 1/24 1/25 Pizza Dippers served with Marinara Sauce Chicken Nuggets served with Whole Grain Dinner Roll Oven Baked Corn Dog Classic Cheese Pizza NO SCHOOL Swedish Meatballs served over Whole Grain Pasta & Dinner Roll Double Cheese Salad served with Whole Grain Dinner Roll Italian Baked Pasta served with Whole Grain Dinner Roll Tuna Melt Sandwich Oven Baked Beans Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Oven Baked Tater Tots Seasoned Corn Fresh Baby Carrots Fresh Broccoli Buds Fresh Baby Carrots Caesar Side Salad Chilled Mixed Fruit Chilled Pineapple Tidbits Chilled Peaches Chilled Applesauce Fresh Orange Wedges Banana Fresh Apples Fresh Orange Wedges 1/28 1/29 1/30 1/31 Pancakes, *Sausage & Syrup *BBQ Riblet on Whole Grain Bun Hot Dog on Whole Grain Bun Chicken Parmesan & Seasoned Pasta Beef Tacos on WG Tortilla Shell served with Sour Cream & Salsa Chicken Fajitas on WG Tortilla Shell Diced Chicken in Gravy served with Whole Grain Dinner Roll Fish Sticks & Whole Grain Dinner Roll Seasoned Sliced Carrots Seasoned Green Beans Refried Beans Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Fresh Sugar Snap Peas Fresh Baby Carrots Lettuce & Tomato Cup Fresh Broccoli Buds Cinnamon Baked Apple Slices Chilled Pears Chilled Pineapple Tidbits Chilled Peaches Fresh Orange Wedges Banana Lunch Bunch Grapes Fresh Apples A full student lunch includes a choice of entrée supplying a protein and grain, vegetable side dishes, fruit side dishes and a choice of milk. Milk choices include 1%, Skim and Chocolate Skim. Student Price - $2.50 Reduced Price - $.40 Adult price - $3.75 Milk 1/2 pint - $.50 Menu is subject to change without notice. Questions or Comments? Please contact Dining Services at 715-425-1830 ext. 3786 "This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider." Director of Dining Services: Sherry Bruggeman
December 7, 2018 Dear RFPME Families, We wanted to send a reminder about our Student Admission Procedures. In order to guarantee a spot for the 19/20 school year, please submit your enrollment request to the office by the first Monday in February if you fit one of the scenarios below. To submit your enrollment request you may call, email, stop by, or send a note to the office. Please include your child s name, grade entering for the 2019-20 school year, if you live in-district, and a valid email address. You have a child who is currently in our 4K program that will return to attend 5K here next year. You are a current RFPME family and have a child who attends a different school this year and will attend 5K (Kindergarten) here next year. You are a current RFPME family and have a child who attends a different school this year and will attend 1st grade here next year for the 2019-20 school year. You are a current RFPME family and have a child who will attend a different school next year but will attend 1st grade here for the 2020-21 school year. Please contact the office if you have any questions. Sincerely, Nate Wells Coordinator