🎉🌟Something Extra Special to Celebrate! 🌟🎉

We are thrilled to announce an incredible achievement for our school community. Two of our very own RES teachers have been honored with the New Jersey Department of Education's Exemplary Educator Award🏆🍎

It appears this prestigious award is earned by less than 1% of the PreK - 5 teacher population in New Jersey and recognizes educators who:
✨ Exhibit strong knowledge and skills,
✨ Have an inspiring presence, and
✨ Make a positive impact on students, colleagues, and the entire school community.

Having TWO teachers from RES receive this honor is a testament to the dedication, talent, and heart they bring to their classrooms daily. HUGE Congratulations to 

❤️Mrs. Gilardi🏆

❤️Mrs. Young🏆

Please join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement! 🙌👏

Young Gilardi Award


Lesson
 of the Week Winner for 2/10/2025 - 2/14/2025
Congratulations Ms. Black and Ms. Hangey!!!
Black and Hangey LOTW

Diving into Reading: An Exciting Week in Third Grade!

This week, our third graders made a splash with the new piloted reading program called Wonders! With enthusiasm and curiosity, they smoothly transitioned between learning activities—whether working in small reading groups with Ms. Black and Ms. Hangey, diving into independent reading, or engaging in interactive online literacy lessons. The flexible seating setup gave students the freedom to find their perfect reading spots, fostering focus and excitement for learning.

Ms. Black and Ms. Hangey led engaging small-group lessons, building vocabulary, and creating a positive, supportive atmosphere. Their dedication to establishing strong routines prepares students for success with this new program!

But the fun didn’t stop there! Students kept their motivation high with the February Bingo challenge, earning rewards for demonstrating positive behaviors like smooth transitions, tidy desks, and excellent self-control.

The real adventure, though, was their deep dive into tide pools! Students explored the wonders of these unique marine habitats, asking big questions and discovering fascinating sea creatures along the way. Their curiosity brought the lessons to life, making this an unforgettable reading experience.

A huge shoutout to Ms. Black and Ms. Hangey for their energy, creativity, and commitment to student success—what an incredible week of learning!



  

Key Dates

  

Activity

Date

Time/Place

State of the District Dinner 

Thursday, 

February 13, 2025

This event will take place at 5:00 p.m. in the RMS/RHS Cafeteria.  Dinner will be provided. 

RES School and Family Meeting 

Thursday, 

February 13, 2025

This meeting will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the RES Media Center.  There will be no Radiant Ram presentation during this meeting.  

Board of Education Meeting 

Thursday, 

February 13,, 2025 

This meeting will occur in the Riverside Elementary School Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m.  

School Closed- Teacher In-Service 

Friday, 

February 14, 2024 

The school will re-open on Tuesday, February 18, 2024.

 

Full Day for All Students on

February 18, 2025:

 

K - 5th grade: 8:00 a.m. - 2:23 p.m.

6th - 12th grade: 7:43 a.m. - 1:59 p.m.

PreK AM Session: 8:00 a.m. - 10: 20 a.m.

PreK PM Session: 12:00 p.m. - 2:23 p.m.

School Closed- Presidents Day 

Monday, 

February 17, 2025 

The school will re-open on Tuesday, February 18, 2024.

 

Full Day for All Students on

February 18, 2025:

 

K - 5th grade: 8:00 a.m. - 2:23 p.m.

6th - 12th grade: 7:43 a.m. - 1:59 p.m.

PreK AM Session: 8:00 a.m. - 10: 20 a.m.

PreK PM Session: 12:00 p.m. - 2:23 p.m.

RMS Winter Sports Social 

Tuesday, 

February 18, 2025

This event will begin at 6 pm in the Morris D. Murphy Auditorium, with a brief reception to follow in the Cafeteria. 

RMS Honor Roll Luncheon 

Thursday, 

February 20, 2025 

Students who earned the honor roll will be provided lunch by the administration for their hard work and efforts. 

RHS Renaissance Rewards 

Friday, 

February 21, 2025 

Students who earned Renaissance Rewards cards will participate in a celebration activity from 12:00-2:00 PM

RMS Renaissance Incentive 

Tuesday, 

February 25, 2025 

Breakfast, Bingo, and Blooket Party for our Renaissance Card Holders will begin at 8:30 am in the RMS/RHS Cafeteria.  

RHS Honor Roll Luncheon 

Wednesday, 

February 26, 2025 

The administration will provide lunch to high school students who have earned honor roll status in the RHS Media Center from 10:35 a.m. to 11:45 am.  

RMS Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament 

Tuesday, 

March 4, 2025

This is a student-only event that will take place throughout the school day. 

Early Dismissal for Students- 

Staff In-Service (PM)

Friday, 

March 7,  2025

Early Dismissal For

ALL STUDENTS IN RTSD:

K - 5th grade: 8:00 am - 12:20 pm

6th - 12th grade: 7:43 am - 12:05 pm

PreK AM Session: 8:00 am - 9:50 am

PreK PM Session: 10:30 am - 12:20 pm

Sports Night 

Friday

March 7, 2025

Sports nights will be hosted in the Pop Vernon Field House at  6:00 p.m.

Sports Night 

Saturday,

March 8, 2025 

Sports nights will be hosted in the Pop Vernon Field House at  6:00 p.m. 

6th Grade Palmyra Cove Trip 

Tuesday, 

March 11, 2025

6th-grade students will journey to the Palmyra Cove to conduct NASA research sponsored through the GLOBE Project.  

SEA Meeting 

Thursday, 

March 13, 2025

This meeting will occur from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the RES Media Center. 

RES School and Family Meeting 

Thursday, 

March 13, 2025

This meeting will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the RMS/ RHS Media Center. 

Board of Education Meeting 

Thursday, 

March 13, 2025 

This meeting will occur in the Riverside Elementary School Cafeteria at 7:00 p.m.  

Early Dismissal Pre-K - Grade 5 Only (Parent / Teacher conferences) 

Thursday, 

March 20, 2025 

RES Only Early Dismissal:

K - 5th grade: 8:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

PreK AM Session: 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

PreK PM Session: 10:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

Early Dismissal Pre-K - Grade 5 Only (Parent / Teacher conferences) 

Friday, 

March 21, 2025 

RES Only Early Dismissal:

K - 5th grade: 8:00 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

PreK AM Session: 8:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.

PreK PM Session: 10:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.

1st Grade field trip 

Thursday

March 27, 2025

Ritz Theater and Pennington Park

(approx. 8:45-1:30)

Early Dismissal for Students- 

Staff In-Service (PM)

Friday, 

March 28,  2025

Early Dismissal For

ALL STUDENTS IN RTSD:

K - 5th grade: 8:00 am - 12:20 pm

6th - 12th grade: 7:43 am - 12:05 pm

PreK AM Session: 8:00 am - 9:50 am

PreK PM Session: 10:30 am - 12:20 pm

RTSD Presents, “Shrek”

Friday, 

March 28, 2025 

Doors open at 5:30 pm for the RTSD performance of “Shrek” in the Morris D. Murphy Auditorium.  The show will begin promptly at 6 p.m.  

RTSD Presents, “Shrek”

Saturday, 

March 29, 2025 

Doors open at 11:30 am for the RTSD performance of “Shrek” in the Morris D. Murphy Auditorium.  The show will begin promptly at 12 p.m.  

 

Doors open at 5:30 pm for the RTSD performance of “Shrek” in the Morris D. Murphy Auditorium.  The show will begin promptly at 6 p.m.  

RES Honor Roll Treat 

Monday, 

March 31, 2025 

Students who have earned honor roll will savor their honor roll treat in the RES cafeteria at 8:45 a.m. 


















  

 

 

2024- 2025 Arrival and Dismissal Schedule
Full Day Schedule
Start Time End Time
RES 8:00 AM 2:23 PM
RMS/RHS 7:43 AM 1:59  PM
Pre K AM 8:00 AM 10:20 AM
Pre K PM 12:00 PM 2:23 PM
Early Dismissal/ Half-Day Schedule
Start Time End Time
RES 8:00  AM 12:20  PM
RMS/RHS 7:43  AM 12:05  PM
Pre K AM 8:00 AM 9:50 AM
Pre K PM 10:30 AM 12:20 PM
90-minute Delayed Opening Schedule
Start Time End Time
RES 9:30  AM 2:23  PM
RMS/RHS 9:13 AM 1:59  PM
Pre AM TIME Canceled
Pre K AM and Pre K PM will alternate groups each occurrence  12:00 PM 2:23 PM

 

 


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2024 - 2025 RTSD Clubs 
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