November Counseling Corner

River Eves Giving Tree

Congratulations and thank you to our amazing media specialist, Malena Bisanti, for once again making River Eves a certified "Common Sense" school.

For more information about "Common Sense," please visit: www.commonsensemedia.org.

This program offers strategies for schools and families to keep children safer and responsible in a progressive, digital world.

River Eves staff took a break on the afternoon of Election Day to compete in relay races. We definitely play as hard as we work, which is why we are an amazing place for students and adults alike. Lots of fun! We are River Eves! #RisEupEagleS

The Scholastic Book Fair will be in the Media Center November 15 - 21 and a percentage of all purchases benefits River Eves. Flyers will be sent home Thursday, November 7 with more information.  Click here to check out the interactive flyer and sign-up for eWallet, an easy way for your child to have immediate funds to use at the Book Fair.  Please send any questions to bisanti@fultonschools.org.  

Volunteers are needed to make the Book Fair a success! No experience is required and any time you have to give is greatly appreciated! Read more about volunteering here:

Volunteer Information

It was a privilege to attend Fulton County Schools’ annual “Legacy of Excellence” event to honor our River Eves Professional of the Year (Susan Gowin) & Teacher of the Year (Lizzie Fragale). So proud of these two outstanding educators! We are River Eves! #RisEupEagleS

Our annual Kindergarten Book Character Parade was a smash hit for our students! We always look forward to seeing our teachers and little eagles in action! We are River Eves! #RisEupEagleS

Students visited our Aquaponics Lab in September where they learned about the romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions and herbs that are being grown. On October 31st, our River Eves Education Foundation (REEF) served students two dishes that were made from the same items. #RisEupEagleS

River Eves “Calling All Dads” spent time with their children at Roswell Fire Labs and created works of art via glass etching! We are River Eves! #RisEupEagleS

2019 CCRPI Parent Letter

River Eves Elementary CCRPI

Parents,

I want to encourage you to attend our first ever “Principal Chat & Chew” on Friday, November 22^nd from 8:00 – 8:45 a.m. at River Eves Elementary.  Our focus will be centered around “diversity” and how to better serve our families from various races and ethnic backgrounds.  Breakout group discussions will be in place to offer you a voice in a “Think Tank” structure.  Please note that the event will not be an avenue to share specific information about your child(ren).  The purpose will be to take part in a “big picture” conversation about how to support all families to feel more involved and connected with River Eves Elementary.  Light snacks will be served.  I hope to see you there! 

Matthew Donahoe

Principal

River Eves Elementary

Congratulations to our very own River Eves bus driver, Ed Weiss! He is being honored as Fulton County’s “Professional Employee of the Year.” We are so proud of the fact that he transports our students to and from school every day with lots of TLC! #RisEupEagleS

Wednesday, October 23rd was Unity Day! Our wonderful counselor (Ms.Dyche) once again pulled out all of the stops by having our students write positive messages on individual links and joined them together to create our River Eves Unity Chain! We are so proud of our focus on diversity and inclusiveness of ALL people! Also, thank you to and Ms. O’Hara and Ms. Scheck for supporting the project! We are River Eves! #acceptance  #kindness #RisEupEagleS

Our River Eves Fall Festival was a BLAST! Perfect weather! Diversified activities! Fun for ALL! Thank you Angela Connelly and PTA for offering our families yet another amazing “Family First” event! We are River Eves! #RisEupEagleS

Our first STEM Day for the 2019-2020 school year was a HUGE success! Outside of high-caliber STEM Challenges, that took place in every learning environment, our students were treated to a presentation by Clark Patterson Lee. CPL specializes in architecture, engineering & planning. The experience focused on how to better protect the environment. Students participated in a hands-on, interactive activity to observe the differences in how water reacts to pervious and impervious surfaces.

We want to thank CPL for participating in one of our quarterly STEM Days for the second consecutive year! Also, a great big shoutout to our teaching staff and students for rocking yet another STEM Day, as well as our parents and family members for your continued phenomenal support!

We are River Eves! #RisEupEagleS