March Newsletter 🍀
Thank you to everyone who joined us last week at the Adult Fundraiser! It was a wonderful evening with parents and teachers, and we raised over $11,000! These funds will directly benefit our students and teachers by funding programming, events, and enrichment throughout the school year.
A huge thank you to our incredible planning committee, who put a ton of work into making the evening a success!
There are lots of exciting updates and events coming up this spring - read ahead for all the details!
💻New Riderwood PTA Website!💻
We are excited to share that the PTA has a new website: www.riderwoodpta.com! Check it out, and bookmark it for the future. On the site you'll find links to join the PTA, access to news and previous newsletters, a school calendar of important dates, opportunities to volunteer, and more.
A huge thank you to parent Lyz Levine of Light & West for taking the time to design this beautiful new site that will be so helpful to our school community!
🏕️Raccoon Adventures Summer Camp🏕️
Summer is just around the corner and that means it's time to plan for camp! Ms. Kahl (4th grade teacher) is once again planning a summer camp for Riderwood students and community members.
Raccoon Adventures Camp will be held during the month of July and offers a fun, structured environment where students engage in hands-on activities, art, games, and movement. Each week focuses on a different topic and the program is led by certified educators.
Daily Options:
All Day: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM ($250)
Morning Only: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM ($130)
Location: West Towson Elementary
(Riderwood Elementary is unavailable this summer due to scheduled building improvements, so we secured the next closest school location.)
Additional details and registration can be found on the website:
https://www.raccoonadventuresllc.com
Help us Fill the Fridge of the Teacher's lounge!
Our Riderwood Faculty and Staff are the best of the best - let's help brighten their days with some snacks! Each year, we help fill the fridge of the faculty lounge with snacks and treats to fuel them for the final stretch of the school year. Scan the link above, or click here to donate, send snacks via Amazon, or sign up to drop off a snack on April 21st. Thank you for your help!
🍎Kindergarten Registration Day - April 30th🍎
Have a rising Kindergarten student? Riderwood will host a Kindergarten Registration Day on April 30th. Please call the school to schedule a time for a tour of the school and to turn in your registration forms. Spread the word to your friends and neighbors!
Community Shred Event - April 18th
Join us at Riderwood Elementary School for a FREE Community Shred Event to safely dispose of sensitive documents you no longer need. This event is sponsored by the Kim Barton Group and is open to all Riderwood families. It will take place Saturday, April 18 from 9 - 12 PM. RSVP here to reserve your spot (walk-ups also welcome!).
Riderwood on BCPS Parent University!
Thank you Dr. Savage for hosting a fantastic Rock and Bowl event in PE last month! The event was featured on the most recent BCPS Parent University - check out the video here!
📔Don't forget to order your Yearbook!📔
Yearbook orders are due by April 27. Check your email for a note from LifeTouch or visit ybpay.lifetouch.com (Yearbook ID Code 1694426) and order today!
March/April Calendar
Fri Mar 20: School closed
Fri Mar 27: Spring School Pictures (rescheduled)
Wed April 1: Schools close 3 hours early
Thurs April 2 – Fri April 10: Spring Break
Sat Apr 18: Community Shred Event
Tues April 21: PTA Meeting
Thurs April 23: Report Cards Distributed
Thurs April 30: Kindergarten Registration Day
Yearbook Photos: Send your child's pictures with their name and grade to include! riderwoodyearbook@gmail.com
