Riverdale Local Schools

Ms Lifer's Botany students have been learning about different plants that we eat and experimenting with different types of food and recipes. This is only able to happen with block scheduling where we have ample time to examine, cook, and taste the plants. Students have been able to try different foods, and regular food in different recipes. Students were able to utilize the longer periods by cooking and trying other groups dishes.

Imagination station Earth lab, middle school students exploring today.

Chemistry students love having the time during block to get up and move around the room. Today was focused on solving for moles and using Avogadro's number. Nice work!

The FFA Strawberry delivery is delayed until Monday March 18.

Big news for our Esports team today! Both of our Reserve Fortnite Teams have qualified for state finals this season! Congrats to Reserve Team 1: -Josiah Thomas, Capt. -Kail Wilson -Caleb Hoffman -Matt Heffelfinger Congrats to Reserve Team 2: -Josh Thomas, Capt. -Marc Depuy -Syd Depuy -Zach Fletcher There will be 3 games played for the State Finals Match on Monday March 11 and we'll be hosting a watch event of the stream on the video board in the cafeteria! The first drop starts at 4 and we hope to see you there! The stream link will also be pushed out via Thrillshare for those that want to watch remotely.

Staff and students in the elementary had a great Dr. Seuss Wacky Wednesday, Great Spirit Falcons.

Mrs. Schlarb's class working in the lab, hands on project based learning through experiments in the science lab.

Mark your calendars! Next weekend Riverdale High School presents The Addams Family: High School Musical! There will be three performances: Friday, March 15 at 7pm Saturday, March 16 at 7pm Sunday, March 17 at 2pm Advance ticket sales begin Monday, March 11 (see Mrs. Shaw in the HS office) and will also be available at the door. $10 for adults and $7 for students We hope to see you there!

Imagination Station working with our middle school students, thank you NHS members for volunteering and assisting with today's learning.

RSADDA - National Eating Disorder Awareness Week It can be hard to know where to start to get help for yourself or a friend at risk for or living with an eating disorder. Acting early helps to prevent an eating disorder or can stop an eating disorder from continuing. With professional care and treatment, full recovery from an eating disorder is possible. If you suspect someone with an eating disorder is in crisis, get help immediately, by contacting one of the resource below: 911 SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-622-4357 HELP4U (435748) 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call, chat, or text)

RSADDA is bringing attention to National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Starting next week there will be daily information posts about eating disorders.

For the 8th Graders and Chaperones Going to DC, here are some important dates coming up: Fri. March 22: Final Payment due-amount TBD and sent home the week of March 4. Checks/Money Orders payable to Riverdale School, or you can send cash. Wed. March 27: Last and final MANDATORY meeting for chaperones-6:00pm. Students and parents-7:00pm. Cafeteria. You must be in attendance if you are going. Packets are given out at this meeting, room assignments, medication information, schedule, packing guides, touring information etc. This is very important and is the last one before we travel. Thurs. March 28: All volunteers must have their FBI/BCI checks turned in as well as their volunteer forms to be board approved for the trip. Thurs. March 28-All School fees must be paid in full to be board approved to go on the trip. Please check to make sure your student hasn't incurred additional fees during the year if you previously paid! Mon. May 20-Thurs. May 23-Travel Dates to Washington DC

Parents of students in grades 5-7: Mr. Shumaker has began sending out course selection forms to parent emails listed in Final Forms. These should only take a few minutes and are very helpful in creating a schedule for your son/daughter for the 2024-25 school year. If you have not received this form, please contact Mr. Shumaker at ashumaker@riverdalefalcons.org or ext. 1105. Thank you!

RSADDA - National Eating Disorders Awareness Week The National Institute of Mental Health is currently studying different aspects fo eating disorders to understand how eating disorders develop, which treatment methods work best for each individual, and what components strengthen recovery.

RSADDA - National Eating Disorder Awareness Week Each individual and community is unique. Eating disorders affect people of all ages, races, body sizes and shapes, sexual orientations, and genders. Eating disorders also affect communities differently. By understanding eating disorders in each community, we can avoid making an eating disorder general type. Having a general type can lead to misconceptions. Misconceptions about who eating disorders affect have real consequences, leading to fewer or missed diagnoses, treatment options, and ways to help.

RSADDA - National Eating Disorder Awareness Week Ending the cycle of disordered eating is possible. Individuals living with or at risk for an eating disorder should talk to their healthcare provider and a family member or firend that they trust. By starting the conversation, acting as early as possible, connecting individuals with professional care and treatment, and providing personal and emotional support, we can end the cycle of eating disorders.

Ad sales for the high school musical are happening now! Contact Mrs. Shaw to purchase!

Reminder from Elementary Music The 1st grade musical that was scheduled for February 28-29, was rescheduled for April 10-11

RSADDA - National Eating Disorders Awareness Week Eating disorders are medical conditions that should be treated by a diverse care team that may include health providers, nutritionists, psychologists, dentists, occupational therapists, and many others. Each individual is unique, and their recovery plan should be tailored to address their specific needs. Having a supportive personal and professional network surrounding an individual living with an eating disorder is critical to creating a healthy space for individual to heal and recover.

A special "Thank You" To all involved setting up and allowing our Riverdale juniors this amazing testing location for today's ACT. Thank you Wharton, and good luck juniors...