2012-2013 Staffing

It's hard to believe it is already time to be rolling out staffing announcements, but here we are...

The staffing arrangements for the 2012-2013 school year are in place.  They reflect our configuration transition from mono grade classrooms in primary toward multi-age classrooms, and increased flexibility in the upper grades, including shared ownership of the program across disciplines and embracing the advantages of multi-aged groupings when possible.  Changes in grade level reflect individual teacher professional desire to grow and develop, as well as my own judgement about the continued success of our program.  We will have a seven period day in the middle school, once again, with a more robust elective selection at the end of the day.  The teachers are thrilled to know their assignments and have already begun doubling down on planning for next year!

Very soon, you will receive a survey requesting input into the particular learning environment most conducive to your child's needs.  It will focus on academic, social, and emotional needs, and will be limited to those categories in order that we can design balanced class lists for next year.


Primary Grades:
Preschool -- Barbara Lamb & Tammy Sutter
Full Day Kinder -- Jennifer Schulz
Half Day (AM) Kinder -- Leslie Charuhas
First and Second Grade -- Debbie Gorenstein & Pam Anderson
Third and Fourth Grade -- Lynn Evans, Sharon Whitehill & Michelle Sager

Fifth-Eighth Grades:
Brian Black -- English
Bill Mandis -- English
Todd Migchelbrink -- Social Studies
Jeff Robinson -- Social Studies
Dietrich Nebert -- Science
Jill Leve -- Science
Larissa Reece -- Math
Nick Hershman -- Math
Angela Dawes -- Spanish (ELL)

Specialists:
Leslie Charuhas -- PE
Nancy Helmsworth -- Art
Molly Scholz -- Music
Lisa Becker -- Literacy Specialist & Librarian
Lori Peterson -- Counselor
Sue Jonson -- Special Education

Cub Scouts Raise the Flags

In a serious but joyful ceremony this morning several Riverdale Scouts had the honor of raising the flags out front of the school.

Track Season is Upon Us!

The Riverdale Grade School Track and Field program for 2012 is nearly here! Our program allows students grades 5-8 to engage in skill building activities, running coordination and endurance drills, and goal setting. Each student will have the opportunity to participate during virtually all track meets in a combination of four running and or field events during the season. Because athletes at this age are still learning what is a best fit for them event-wise, coaches will encourage each athlete to explore a variety of events throughout the beginning of the season. We are looking forward to an exciting track and field season – potentially without too many sleet, windy, and or 40 degree days…

Coaches Nebert & Brounstein

Track Information Website:

http://gs.riverdale.k12.or.us/~dnebert/track

On the website you will find the schedule for the season, a printable registration form, and helpful links.

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