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2......Community Farewell Open Houses3......All-Day Kindergarten in 2019-20203......Last First Day3......Announcement About Redistricting Scheduled for Early 20194......Riverside Hosts Homegrown Institute4......Community Kindness Day5......Administrator of the Year Award5......Riverside Campus Care Closet6......Thanks!6......Riverside Veterans Memorial7......2018-2019 Calendar8......Atlas, Riverside’s Therapy Dog

Our MISSION . . .Through a culture ofexcellence, immersestudents in educationalopportunities andempower them to excel inan interconnected world.

Starting this school year, the Riverside Local School District’s Nutrition Services Department is offering a free lunch to local law officers who visit any one of the District’s eight buildings during scheduled lunch times.

In an effort to increase visibility, enhance security and give students and staff more opportunities to interact with law enforcement, the District decided to launch the program.

“This program allows law officers to enter our school buildings on a regular basis to become familiar with our students, staff and surroundings with the purpose of increasing visibility and enhancing safety protocols,” said Superintendent James Kalis.

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Farewell Open Houses At Closing SchoolsThe District has

announced four Community Farewell Open House dates for each of the elementary schools that are closing at the end of the 2018-2019 school year.

This will be an opportunity for community members, alumni, former staff members or anyone with a connection to these buildings to do a final walk-through of the school, socialize with old friends, celebrate the building’s history and say a proper goodbye.

Each of these Open House dates will feature a brief presentation about the history of the building, speakers, refreshments, a tour of the school and an opportunity to view old memorabilia, historical pictures and more.

These four buildings – which were all constructed in the 1920s and 1930s – are a rich part of our community’s history and we look forward to celebrating all the great memories you may have had with these schools.

The dates for the Community Farewell Open Houses are above. Each open house will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

A Facebook event page has been created for each Open House on the District’s Facebook page. We encourage you to join and share the page with others. Each event page has a discussion thread where community members can share pictures, memorabilia

and memories of the school. If you have artifacts, photos or memorabilia of any of the four schools that you would like to share, please contact the building principal.

NOTE: Each of these buildings will schedule two additional informal walk-through open houses following the dates above for those who cannot make the Community Farewell Open House date. Those dates will be announced at a later time.

— Tuesday, April 23, 2019 —Hadden Elementary

— Wednesday, April 24, 2019 —Leroy Elementary

— Thursday, April 25, 2019 —Madison Avenue Elementary

— Wednesday, May 1, 2019 —Hale Road Elementary

• • •Each open house will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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Hadden ElementaryHadden Elementary

Madison Avenue ElementaryMadison Avenue Elementary

Hale Road ElementaryHale Road Elementary

Leroy ElementaryLeroy Elementary

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Redistricting ToBe AnnouncedIn Early 2019

Because the Riverside Local School District is transitioning from six elementary schools to four elementary schools, boundary lines throughout the District will be changing. We are currently working on a redistricting plan and are hoping to inform parents of the results by February of 2019. We thank you for your patience.

Did you know . . .You can now watch

live construction of the District’s new elementary buildings on our website.

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All-Day KindergartenComing In 2019-2020

Riverside Local School District is pleased to announce that starting with the 2019-2020 school year, all elementary schools in the District will have all-day kindergarten at no additional cost to parents or guardians.

Kindergarten registration for the 2019-2020 school year will take place at the Board Office at Riverside High School between Monday, May 6 and Friday, May 10 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.AGE REQUIREMENT

• To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be 5 years of age on or before September 30, 2019.

SCREENINGS• The District nurse will conduct vision and hearing screening on site at the time of registration if the child is present.• Those students who are not screened during registration will be screened during the first month of school by the building health aide/nurse.• Speech/language screenings will be completed by the speech therapist in the elementary building during the first month of school.

REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS• All registration documents can be found under the “Parents” tab on the District’s website.• The following documents are required at the time of registration: 1. Picture Identification (verifying that you are the parent/legal guardian) 2. Original Birth Certificate 3. Immunization Records 4. Residency Documentation a. Utility Bill, if you own a home b. Lease and Utility Bill, if you rent c. Please refer to our District website at www.riversidelocalschools. com for a complete list of residency requirements. 5. Custody Papers (if applicable)

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Last First DayAugust 22, 2018 marked the Last First Day of School

at Hadden, Hale Road, Leroy and Madison Avenue elementary schools. To celebrate the occasion, we asked that parents and family members of returning students participate in a special Clap-In for students as they entered each of the buildings.

Thank you to all the parents and family members who attended.

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Reading Units of Study, but of balanced literacy and a workshop approach to reading.

The workshop explored topics such as: building a reading culture; foundational reading skills; toolkits to support strategic reading; writing about reading; flexible, responsive small group work; using read aloud to support higher comprehension and partnerships and book clubs.

Thank you to Natalie Louis, Carl Ciaramitaro and Christy Patriarca from The Reading and Writing Project for leading this professional development.

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Community Kindness DayOn August 7, about 50 Riverside administrators and staff

members volunteered a few hours of their time to give back to the community as part of its annual Community Kindness Day.

Staff members divided into teams and visited local businesses, parks, parking lots, neighborhoods, restaurants and more to hand out candy, school supplies, goodies, certificates, help shoppers with their groceries, pay for lunches and many other random acts of kindness!

This is our small way of showing thanks and appreciation to all the residents in the Riverside community who have been so supportive of the District. Thank you!

Earlier this year, the District received a $20,000 reading and writing grant through the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation to host a Reading Homegrown Institute, provided by the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project out of Columbia University in New York.

Between August 13 and August 16, elementary teachers volunteered their time to attend a four-day professional development at Hale Road Elementary. The training focused on strengthening teachers’ knowledge and understanding of not only the

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The Riverside Local School District is looking to hire and train substitute bus drivers and aides. If interested, you can apply at the Riverside Transportation Office (585 Riverside Drive, Painesville OH 44077) or call 440-357-5571.

In addition, the District is in need of custodial substitutes. Day or evening shifts are available. If interested, please call 440-357-1556.

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The Riverside Local School District’s Assistant Superintendent Charles Schlick is the 2018 recipient of the Lake County Educational Service Center’s John J. Weiss Lake County Administrator of the Year Award.

Schlick was presented the award by Lake County Educational Service Center Superintendent Dr. Brian Bontempo and John J. Weiss himself on Monday, August 20, 2018 at Riverside High School during a staff and faculty back-to-school meeting.

Schlick has been with the District since 2001 and has served as an assistant high school principal and head principal at the elementary, middle and high school levels. Since 2008, he has been the District’s Assistant Superintendent.

“I have had the distinct pleasure serving side by side with Chuck as a Central Office Administrator. He displays an unmatchable work ethic as he is the first to arrive and last to leave on any given work day,” said the District’s Superintendent James Kalis. “He is known for his aptitude, patience, communication skills and excellent rapport with others. It’s not a surprise to anyone who knows Chuck that he decided to make his passion of serving others his life’s work.

“Chuck exhibits a passion for education and his conscientious style, energy and enthusiasm in his day to day responsibilities and pursuits have given him the necessary skills to lead our faculty and

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Administrator Of The Year Awardstaff. He has served on many committees and has demonstrated objectivity

and professionalism throughout his interactions,” Kalis added. “His proactive approach to issues should be commended as he has never shied away from making decisions that were in the best interest of our students. His vision and tenacity to get things done have helped the District flourish.”

This award is given annually by the Lake County Educational Service Center (LCESC) to recognize an individual who demonstrates the characteristics of John J. Weiss, a former Riverside teacher and administrator, and the Director of The Lake Academy. Throughout his 47 years in education, Weiss has been highly respected and exemplified excellence in educational leadership.

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Riverside Care ClosetRIVERSIDE CAMPUS

possible through staff and parent donations.Donations can be dropped off at the Board Office at Riverside

Campus. All items must be new.Please contact jaime.mcintyre@riversideschools.net with questions

or for more information.

New for the 2018-2019 school year, Riverside Campus is housing a student needs Care Closet.

Students in need may visit the closet after contacting a staff member. The process is confidential.The closet is stocked with school supplies, clothes, basic needs items and more. The closet is made

Riverside Local School District Assistant Superintendent Charles Schlick (center) accepting theLCESC Lake County Administrator of the Year Award from John J. Weiss and Dr. Brian Bontempo.

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Thank you to all the businesses and organizations who have donated to the Riverside Veterans Memorial!

The Riverside Veterans Memorial will be displayed at Riverside Stadium and will honor all the Riverside High School students who chose to serve our country as members of the United States Armed Forces.

Throughout the past year, the District collaborated with local veterans’ organizations to compile a list of individuals who have attended Riverside High School and went on to honorably serve in the military. The names of those men and women will be displayed at the Riverside Veterans Memorial.

In addition, the District has been garnering donations from local businesses and organizations throughout the past few months to complete the project. Thank you to the following businesses,

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Riverside Veterans Memorial The District would like to thank all of the following businesses,organizations and individuals for the following donations, which were approved by the Board of Education between June and September 2018:• First Federal of Lakewood for donating $100 to the Riverside Art Show• Riverside Choir Boosters for donating $907 to the Riverside High School Choral Activity• SIDE for donating $100 to National Honor Society• Dean and Barbara Bader for donating $72 to the David R. Baker Scholarship• The Jay Wilson Post 112 American Legion for donating $850 to the David R. Baker Scholarship• Penguin Mechanical for donating $250 to the David R. Baker Scholarship• Robert Allen for donating $200 to LaMuth Middle School• Painesville Credit Union for donating $100 to Riverside Rocks 5K• Macy Family Dentistry for donating $100 to

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Riverside Rocks 5K• Debra Lewis for donating $100 to

the Irene DeMore Memorial Scholarship

to the Irene DeMore Memorial Scholarship

• Earnest and Pamela Richmann for donating $25

organizations and individuals who have made a donation thus far:

• VFW Post 2595, Painesville• American Legion Post 112, Madison• The Riverside Alumni Association• Cindy Gagan• RLEA• Reed Activewear• Gunny’s Hall,

Mentor Ohio• Foreign Wars Department of Ohio Charities• Larry Middleton• Robert and Tamara Orlando• Sub Zero MissionIf you are interested in making a donation to

the Riverside Veterans Memorial, contact Rich Frimel at rich.frimel@riversideschools.net.

The Riverside Veterans Memorial is expected to be on display by August of 2019.

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2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR

November 6 Tuesday Election Day – no schoolNovember 21 Wednesday Thanksgiving Vacation begins (through Nov. 23) – no schoolNovember 26 Monday School re-opens Monday, November 26, 2018December 20 Thursday End of Second Attendance Period / End of First Semester

December 21 Friday Teachers’ Records Day – no classesDecember 24 Monday Winter Vacation begins (through Jan. 4, 2019) – no schoolJanuary 7 Monday School re-opens / Second Semester begins Monday, January 7, 2019January 21 Monday Martin Luther King Day – no schoolFebruary 4 Monday Teacher In-service – no classesFebruary 18 Monday Presidents’ Day – no schoolMarch 13 Wednesday End of Third Attendance Period

March 25 Monday Spring Break begins (through March 29, 2019) – no schoolApril 1 Monday School re-opens Monday, April 1, 2019April 19 Friday Spring Vacation begins (through April 22, 2019) – no schoolApril 23 Tuesday School re-opens Tuesday, April 23, 2019May 3 Friday Teacher In-service – no classesMay 23 Thursday Last day for SeniorsMay 24 Friday Memorial Day Break (through May 27, 2019) – no schoolMay 28 Tuesday School re-opens Tuesday, May 28, 2019June 2 Sunday Commencement June 4 Tuesday End of Fourth Attendance Period. Last day for students

Riverside Local Schools District Calendar

NOTE: Hazardous weather and/or other unforeseen circumstances may force an alteration of this calendar in order to comply with State law. In the event weather or other calamities require additional hours of student attendance, those hours will be added commencing Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

Attendance and Grading Periods for 2018-19 START ENDFirst Period Wed., August 22 Fri., October 19 40 DaysSecond Period Mon., October 22 Thurs., December 20 40 DaysThirrd Period Mon., January 7 Wed., March 13 45 DaysFourth Period Thurs., March 14 Tues., June 4 49 Daysv

Parent-Teacher Conferences for 2018-19School Day TimeRHS/JRW Campus Wed., October 24 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.LaMuth Middle School Thurs., October 25 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.ALL Elementary Schools Thurs., October 25 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.LaMuth Middle School Tues., October 30 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.ALL Elementary Schools Tues., October 30 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.RHS/JRW Campus Thurs., November 1 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.LaMuth Middle School Thurs., November 8 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.ALL Elementary Schools Thurs., November 8 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

RHS/JRW Campus Curriculum Night Thurs., February 7, 2019 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

RHS/JRW Campus Thurs., February 21, 2019 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.ALL Elementary Schools Thurs., February 21, 2019 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.LaMuth Middle School Thurs., February 21, 2019 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Riverside Local Schools welcomes you to visit the website often where students, parents and community members can easily obtain news, updates, highlights, calendar events, forms, information on each school and its teachers and a lot more. There is also an electronic newsletter sign-up form on our website for those who register their e-mail address. Every Sunday, the website will send you an update of news and calendar events for the District and its schools.

The District also has several social media pages including Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Search for Riverside Local Schools to better follow what is going on within the District on a daily basis.

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New To The District?Enrollment for all new students during the 2018-2019 school year, regardless of

grade level, will be conducted at the Board Office at the Riverside Campus.

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RIVERSIDE LOCALSCHOOL DISTRICTBoard of EducationJennifer Harden, President, 440-759-7983Jack Miley, Vice President, 440-796-7464Belinda Grassi, Member, 440-487-1599Thomas Hach, Member, 216-650-7607Steven Jefferies, Member, 440-363-1117Central Administration OfficeMr. James Kalis, SuperintendentMr. Gary A. Platko, Treasurer585 Riverside Drive, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-352-0668Riverside CampusMr. Peter Hliatzos, Principal585 Riverside Drive, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-352-3341 (Riverside)440-352-3345 (J.R.W.)Henry F. LaMuth Middle SchoolMr. Nick Orlando, Principal6700 Auburn Road, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-354-4394Buckeye ElementaryMrs. Cassandre Smolen, Principal175 Buckeye Road, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-352-2191Clyde C. Hadden ElementaryMrs. Michelle Walker, Principal1800 Mentor Avenue, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-354-4414Hale Road ElementaryMr. Timothy St. Clair, Principal56 Hale Road, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-352-2300Leroy ElementaryMr. Greg Miller, Principal13613 Painesville-Warren Rd., Painesville, Ohio 44077440-358-8750Madison Avenue ElementaryMrs. Traci Shantery, Principal845 Madison Avenue, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-357-6171Melridge ElementaryMrs. Julie Weber6689 Melridge Drive, Painesville, Ohio 44077440-352-3854

LEGISLATORSThe following elected officials serve the residents of theRiverside Local School District:Ohio Senate 18th DistrictSenator John EklundSenate Building, 1 Capitol Square, 1st FloorColumbus, Ohio 43215 • 614-644-7718 (voice)Email: SD18@senate.state.oh.usOhio House of Rep. 60th DistrictRepresentative John M. Rogers77 S. High Street, 10th FloorColumbus, Ohio 43215614-466-7251 (voice) • 614-719-3962 (fax)Email: district60@ohr.state.oh.usOhio House of Rep. 61st DistrictRepresentative Ron Young77 S. High Street, 13th FloorColumbus, Ohio 43215614-644-6074 (voice) • 614-719-3963 (fax)Email: district61@ohr.state.oh.usState Board of EducationSarah Fowler, District 72952 State Route 45, Rock Creek, Ohio 44084440-563-8535 (voice)Email: Sarah.Fowler@education.ohio.gov

The Riverside Local School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex or handicap in educational programs, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Reasonable technical assistance to facilitate participation in the application process will be made available upon request.

All information within was accurate at the time of printing. Visit the District website, Facebook page, Twitter account or YouTube channel for any updates and new details about the variety of events happening within our schools. Thank you for your support!

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Atlas, The Therapy DogRIVERSIDE CAMPUS

Meet Atlas, a certified Therapy Dogwho is working with students in Mrs.Calhoun’s class at Riverside Campusthis year. Atlas is assisting with increasingstudent’s self-esteem and decreasingschool anxiety and school fears. He ishelping to build emotional guidance,friendship and improve attention andattendance issues. When Atlas isn’t atRiverside Campus, he visits localhospitals, libraries and colleges. Atlas has completed behavioral andhealth testing requirements that allowhim to attend Riverside Campus. He haspassed several required training coursesand is currently certified by TherapyDogs International. Atlas has had more than 14months of training in order topass his certification tests as atherapy dog. Welcome to the RiversideCampus, Atlas!