Principal Newsletter -- May 1, 2009

Wondering why Mr. Patterson was roaming the halls in a Riverdale Track sweatshirt while a fourth grader led tours around the campus and kicked off Friday's Danza Azteca assembly? Harrison Lee was a fantastic Principal-for-the-Day. The rest of the students gave him a rousing ovation first thing in the morning, leading me to wonder what I can do to keep up?

The District-wide Arts Night will be held this coming Monday evening at Riverdale High School. Join me for what promises to be an incredible show, with pieces from every arts student in the district displayed.

A huge "thank you" is due Debra Milligan for organizing the guest author visit by Franny Billingsly.

Field Day News: Please get your BBQ, Fun Zone and T-shirt sales done through the PTC’s online store ASAP. The last day for Field Day T-shirt orders will be Friday, May 8th!!
When you go to the PTC store site there is a button on the left for Field Day. Click that and you will see three options for T-shirt sales, BBQ tickets and the Fun Zone. While you have to back out of each area of ordering it will all total up at the end for one payment process. Hard copy order forms are available in the office.

Riverdale's Got Talent will air on May 29th at 2:15. Check the Grade School site for permission slip/entry form and more details.

Finally, Green-Up Day is on for this Sunday at noon. Bring gardening gloves and any tools you can muster. We'll be focusing on the South parking lot and creeping ivy this year.



The Coming Week's Calendar

Monday
PTC Executive Meeting 8:45
District Arts Night, RHS 6:00

Tuesday
Progress Reports Mailed
7-8 Band Field Trip
5th Grade Field Trip -- Salem
Budget Committee Meeting 6:00

Wednesday
Early Release 2:30

Thursday

Friday
2nd Grade OMSI Amazing Whales
3rd Grade to Berry Botanic Garden
8th Grade to Multnomah County Courthouse

District homepage: http://www.riverdale.k12.or.us/District/
Grade School homepage: http://www.riverdale.k12.or.us/GradeSchool/
High School homepage: http://www.riverdale.k12.or.us/HighSchool/
Athletics schedules & information: http://www.riverdale.k12.or.us/Athletics/
Foundation information: http://www.riverdale.k12.or.us/Foundation/
Grade School PTC webpage: http://www.riverdale.k12.or.us/rgs_ptc/
High School PTC webpage: http://www.riverdale.k12.or.us/rhs_ptc/