April PTA Meeting
April 21
Please join us for the PTA Meeting on April 21st at 8:15 am.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://zoom.us/j/93461596453
Meeting ID: 934 6159 6453
Passcode: 350195
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Graduation Yard Signs Have Arrived
5th Grade Graduate yard signs have arrived! The PTA is providing a sign for each 5th grader. Signs will be handed out to parents of walkers on 4/22 and carpoolers on 4/23. Signs will available for pick up at school on 4/26 from 3-5 pm for bus riders and virtual students. If you are unable to get your child’s sign on one of these days, please email eriverswelcomedesk@gmail.com.
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Yearbooks are Coming
Exciting News! Yearbooks will be on sale from April 21st-May 5th for $20.00. Buy early to take advantage of this early bird pricing. From May 6th-17th, pricing will increase to $25.00. 5th Grade Ads will be available beginning April 21st. Look for more details in Wednesday's Mid-week Lion's Roar.
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Picture Day
April 23
More exciting News! Get ready to say "Cheese!" We are able to have a Spring picture day. It will take place outside on the lower field pavilion on Friday, April 23rd. All pictures will be available digitally for purchase. Virtual students will be able to come take pictures on April 28th. Please note there will be NO retakes.
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Last Day to Submit Pictures for the 5th Grade Graduation Video
April 25
Please submit all pictures HERE of your 5th grader for the 5th Grade Graduation video by Sunday, April 25th to the 5th grade Shutterfly account. Feel free to include baby/toddler pictures as well as pictures from younger elementary years. Please email meganuga@aol.com with any questions.
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Come Support E. Rivers at the Shake Shack Spirit Night
April 27
Forget about figuring out dinner on April 27! Come get a great meal from Shake Shack instead and support the E. Rivers PTA in the process. Just follow the steps listed below!
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Georgia Milestone Testing Dates
Please note the dates below for the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS) testing for students in 3rd-5th grades.
3rd and 5th Grades
- ELA 1- April 26 & 27
- ELA 2 &3- April 29 & 30
- Math 1 & 2- May 3 & 4
- Science 1 & 2- May 6 & 7 (5th Only)
4th Grade
- ELA 1- May 6 & 7
- ELA 2 & 3- May 10 & 11
- Math 1 & 2- May 13 & 14
Make-up Dates
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Join the State Champion Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Team
Is your child interested in trying out for the 2021-2022 Helen Ruffin team? The team is open to rising 4th and 5th grade students who are great readers. If your child is interested in trying out, please complete this form. Please contact Ms. Boston with any questions.
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APS Summer Academic Recovery
Registration begins next week for our Summer Academic Recovery Academy. The registration window will be open from April 1 through April 30. Students will have the opportunity to receive virtual or in-person instruction that will address unfinished learning and academic learning loss, provide hands-on lessons via Power Up Programming and recover course credits in an engaging, incentive-filled environment with embedded whole-child and social-emotional supports.
All students can attend and are welcome to register for our Academic Recovery Academy. However, select students will receive individual invitations and will be strongly encouraged to attend based on various academic criteria.
Our Academic Recovery Academy will be a full-day program from June 2nd through June 30th and will meet on-site at E. Rivers. The day will include an academic recovery model focusing on literacy and mathematics with our Power Up programming for students in grades K-12. Learn more on our website.
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Campus Tours for Prospective Parents
Help us spread the word! E. Rivers is now offering outdoor, socially distanced tours for prospective families on April 28 and May 12 beginning at 9 a.m. Please pass the word and the registration link listed below to anyone in your neighborhood who is looking to attend E. Rivers next year. Tours will be limited to a maximum of 20 people and we ask that only adults attend. Please also remember to wear a mask.
Click here to register
Please contact eriverswelcomedesk@gmail.com with any questions.
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Online School Registration
Now Open
All registration must be completed ONLINE HERE.
Registration is required ONLY IF your student is:
- A Rising Kindergartener
- New to E. Rivers
- A Current student but recently moved to new address
To find the required documents to complete registrations, please refer HERE.
For all other questions, please contact the Main Office.
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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 emergencies only. Student should stay virtual for a day in case of irregular schedules.
- 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 7:30 a.m.
- The 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.
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Daily Health Screener for In-Person Learners
Reminder that as of March 22nd, you must complete a daily health screening for your student using the HealthCheck app before your student arrives at school. Click here for access.
Click here for more information [here for Spanish].
HealthCheck FAQs
HealthCheck FAQs [Spanish]
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5th Grade T-shirts
All in-person students' shirts have been given out. For our virtual leaners, please email Macayla Peterson (eriverswelcomedesk@gmail.com) to coordinate a pick-up time.
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Bus Stop Locator
Please click here to locate your bus on its route.
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Weekly Lunch Menus
Please click here to check out the weekly lunch offerings.
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April 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.
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Curbside Book Checkout
Curbside Checkout is here!
Click here for instructions from Ms. Boston about how to check out books from our Media Center. Request + Receive + Read! We want to get books in the hands our Loyal Lion Readers!
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Tech Help
Technology continues to be one of everyone’s biggest challenges. There are multiple ways for you to receive some assistance with your device or with any of the platform. First, reach out to your teacher and let them know that you are having issues; they might be able to troubleshot with you first. You can call the district technology help desk at 404.802.1000. Also, you can contact media specialist Paula Boston at 404.802.7066 or pboston@atlanta.k12.ga.us. Please also click here for tips and tricks on navigating and accessing the various technology tools that the school and district are using.
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