Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Asynchronous Wednesday - Specials Classes Available
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Students have the option to participate in up to three Specials Classes each Wednesday. Classes offered include Art, Music, Language, PE and Science.
To join, please click here. Scroll down to “Art, Music, Language & PE Specials.” Find your child’s grade level, and follow the instructions provided in the flyer.
Important Parent Reminders
Please be reminded of the following rules to maintain our students and staff's safety during this pandemic:
- Parents are strongly encouraged to make appointments on Wednesdays or afterschool hours.
- Late Check In/ Early Check Out is for medical emergency only. Student should stay virtual for a day in case of irregular schedule.
- We encourage all parents to avoid having multiple modes of transportation for a child throughout the week.
- In case of a Get Home Plan change, please directly communicate to the homeroom teacher by 7:30am.
- Main Office will not be able to accept drop-off items to deliver to students.
- Students will not be allowed to return to the building after school hours to retrieve items left in the classroom or school.
Kids Heart Challenge - Registration Deadline is March 12
Thank you to all of our E. Rivers Heart Heroes! Friday, March 12 is our deadline to submit any and all donations to the American Heart Association.
If you would still like to register and donate, please go to the following link http://www2.heart.org/goto/erivers.
All donations are online only. Students have been learning fun heart facts and how to keep their bodies strong and healthy. Thank you again for being a Heart Hero and saving lives.
Kindergarten Kaleidoscope
Kindergarten Kaleidoscope for incoming 2021-2022 kindergarten families will be a two-part virtual event on March 24th at 4 p.m. and April 1st at 6:30 p.m.
March 24th event:
- for parents and rising kindergarten students
- teachers will discuss what to expect during the kindergarten year
- kindergarten and 1st grade parents will be there to answer questions
April 1st event:
- geared for parents only
- hear from the E. Rivers principal and E. Rivers parents
Both sessions will be recorded in case you are unable to attend. Please sign up for each event HERE. The deadline to sign up for the March 24th event is March 22nd and the deadline to sign up for the April 1st event is March 30th. You will receive the Zoom links, as well as additional information and videos, prior to the events.
If you have any questions, please contact eriverswelcomedesk@gmail.com.
Campus Tours for Prospective Students
Help us spread the word! E. Rivers is now offering outdoor, socially distanced tours for prospective families on March 17, April 14 and May 12 beginning at 9 a.m. Tours will be limited to a maximum of 20 people, and we ask that only adults attend. Please also remember to wear a mask.
Please contact eriverswelcomedesk@gmail.com with any questions.
Registration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b4ea4ae2ba75-prospective
Help Us Celebrate Music in Our Schools
During the month of March we celebrate Music in Our Schools. We are looking for virtual guests to have in classes during the month of March. If you or anyone you know is a skilled singer or instrumentalist, works in an arts-related job or has any interesting arts artifacts they can share, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to Ms. Weingart at: Jessica.Weingart@atlanta.k12.ga.us so we can work on scheduling some enriching guests for our students!
Pre-K Lottery Applications Accepted Jan. 11 - March 15, 2021
Do you know a child who will be 4-years-old on or before Sept. 1, 2021? If so, consider taking advantage of a great opportunity to ensure kindergarten readiness. Seats will be filled through a random electronic lottery drawing on March 26, 2021. Results from the drawing are emailed to applicants after a verification process is complete. Pending official verification, the release of the lottery results could be delayed. Visit EnrollEarlyATL.com to learn more.
Medical and Non-Medical Volunteers Needed to Assist With Teacher Vaccinations
WE NEED YOUR HELP! In order to vaccinate thousands of APS educators, APS will need hundreds of volunteers—both medical professionals who will administer the vaccine as well as non-medical volunteers to help staff the events. Please click here to read APS Superintendent Dr. Herring's blog, which contains information about the vaccination events and how to volunteer.
March Media Center News
Please click here for the latest news from the Media Center. For more information, please contact Paula Boston at pboston@atlanta.k12.ga.us.
COVID-19 Self-Reporting Form
Parents/guardians should use the student form to notify their school as soon as possible if their student receives a positive COVID-19 test or if they find out that they have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive. Click here to access the student self-report form.
COVID-19 Surveillance Testing: Consent Form Now Available
Atlanta Public Schools (APS) is making COVID-19 Surveillance Testing available to all students and staff. Click here to watch a video about the test and a demonstration of the testing process.
At Rivers, testing will take place each week on Tuesday morning. Any presumptive positives will be notified that same day. Covid-19 Status and Public Health Data for all APS schools can be accessed at https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/64958.
Parents who want their children to be tested must sign a consent form (link below) that would cover their child for one year. The privacy policy is also included below for your review.
Parental Consent Form (English)
Parental Consent Form (Spanish)
COVID Testing Privacy Policy (English)
COVID Testing Privacy Policy (Spanish)
Learn about COVID-19 Surveillance Testing by reviewing the FAQs on our website.
APS health and mitigation strategies: www.atlantapublicschools.us/APSProtects.
In-person learning information: www.atlantapublicschools.us/reopen.
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