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	K Mrs. Chickeletti
	K Mrs. Petrucci
	K Ms. Watkins
	1 Mrs. Malamud
	1 Mrs. Posluszny
	1 Mrs. Tallo
	2 Ms. Fox
	2 Mrs. Grebas
	2 Mrs. Sinkaus
	3 Ms. Czankner
	3 Mrs. Hughes
	3 Mr. Trescavage
	4 Mrs. SusKo
	4 Ms. Wzorek
	5 Mrs. Dymek
	5 Ms. Keeler
	5 Ms. Lemoncelli
	5 Ms. Rugletic
	5 Ms. Tigue
	6 Mr. Aniska
	6 Mrs. Celuck
	6 Mr. Kryzanowski
	6 Mrs. Miller
	6 Mrs. Donati
	L.S. Mrs. Grace
	L.S. Mrs. McCullon
	L.S. Ms. Dempsey
	RTI-IST Mrs. Haduck
	Autistic Support Ms. Smirne
	Speech Ms. Basalyga
	Math/Gifted Mr. Lindsay
	Math Mr. Morgan
	Math Mrs. Brennan
	Reading Mrs. Laubach
	Reading Mrs. Connor (on leave)
	Reading Ms. Martin
	Reading Mrs. Best
	Music Ms. Rish
	Music Mrs. Fornes
	Gym Mr. Coyle
	Library Mrs. Haggerty
	Art Ms. Moniak
	Computers Mr. Sodoski
	Guidance Mrs. Soulsby
	Psychologist Mrs. Nageli
	Nurse Mrs. Meehan
	Director of Special Ed, Mrs. Samsell

	Other Links: 2008-2009 Elementary School Dress Code School Lunch Menus East Elementary PTA News Everyday Math website MICROSOFT Software Discounts 2008 Summer Reading Program Information ASK HERE PA - Need a Librarian? -24/7 Other News: Kindergarten Registration for boys and girls who will be part of our 2010-2011 kindergarten class, registration will be held inWednesday, March 3 from 5:30 - 7:30pm at Riverside Elementary East School. Children registering should be 5 years old as of September 1, 2010. Parents should provide proof of immunization for: 4 doses of tetanus 4 doses of diphtheria 3 doses of polio 2 doses of measles 2 doses of mumps 1 dose of rubella 3 doses of hepatitis B 2 doses of varicella "CHICKEN POX" or date of the disease along with any TB testing. Click here for more information. Any new students who are planning to transfer into our district for the 2010-2011 school years are also invited to register at this time. The registration will be under the direction of our secretary, school nurse, PTA volunteers and kindergarten teachers. Our district presently requires proof of residency for all new students entering our district for the upcoming school year. Parents must present four (4) acceptable proofs of residency. A list of the acceptable proofs of residency is as follows: Parents, guardians, or other legal custodians of all incoming kindergarten and transfer students shall be required to present, prior to registration, four (4) of nine (9) proofs of residency demonstrating that the child’s parent, guardian or legal custodian lives in the district. The nine (9) proofs include: 1. Deed, mortgage, lease agreement. 2. Driver’s license. 3. Motor vehicle registration. 4. Two (2) utility bills dated within the past thirty (30) days. 5. Voter registration. 6. Tax statement. 7. Check stubs from a paycheck, public assistance, social security or other verifiable forms of income showing address. 8. Court order. 9. Sworn affidavit.
Announcements... Jan 1 - NEW YEAR’S DAY Jan 4 - CLASSES RESUME Jan 5 - 2ND MARKING PERIOD PROGRESS REPORT DISTRIBUTION Jan 11 - SCHOOL BOARD MEETING 7:00 P.M. RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY Jan 18 - TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAY – NO SCHOOL – MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTHDAY Jan 20 - THE ILLUSION MAKER K-6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM Jan 22 - DRESS DOWN DAY (STUDENT COUNCIL) Jan 28 - COMPUTER FAIR RIVERSIDE JR SR HIGH SCHOOL - STUDENT COUNCIL PRIDE NIGHT BOYS’ BASKETBALL GAME Jan 29 - END OF 2ND QUARTER MARKING PERIOD - STUDENT COUNCIL PRIDE NIGHT GIRLS’ BASKETBALL GAME East Second Quarter Bus Awards Click on the picture for a larger view The Illusion Maker: Environmental Magic Show Students in Kindergarten through 6^th grade attended The Illusion Maker's "Do You Believe in Magic" environmental magic show on Wednesday, January 20th. It featured the magic of recycling, reusing, reducing, litter abatement, conservation, waste management and storm water protection. The students left the show with many new ideas on how they can have a positive influence on the environment around them. The Illusion Maker delivered a fast-paced, magical extravaganza complete with a 25ft. theatrical set, digital stereo sound, plus plenty of audience participation, as they themselves are fooled by the master of mysteries! All this had us asking.."Do You Believe in Magic?" Melissa Lingle, K-6 music teacher for the Riverside School District, first became aware of the grant program when Walmart co-manager Cindy Bellucci, the mother of one of her sixth grade choral students, recommended she apply. Upon applying for the grant, Mrs. Lingle took time to emphasize the contribution the school’s choral music program makes to the local community, both through educating students in music, and through performance opportunities that benefit both the students and the people of Taylor and Moosic, PA. “Additional funding will provide the students at Riverside the opportunity to have even more rewarding musical experiences without the burden of additional expense for families.” After reviewing the application, Walmart decided to grant the choral music program of the Riverside School District East Elementary School $3000. Pictured are: Music teacher Mrs. Melissa Lingle, Wal-Mart co-manager Mrs. Cindy Bellucci, boys choir representatives Ben Bellucci, Mason Hughes, Dakota Arens, and Principal, Mr. Scott Pentasuglio. East Kindergarten Students Perform for Family and Friends! Click on the picture for a larger view. Riverside East kindergarten students held their annual holiday performance on Friday, December 18th. Click on the picture for a larger view. RIVERSIDE HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND 6^TH GRADE BAND PERFORM ASSEMBLY TOGETHER! On Tuesday, December 22^nd we were fortunate enough to have our Riverside High School band come to East Elementary to play some Holiday music for our students and staff. This special event was highlighted by our own 6^th grade band members playing with the high school band on stage. Thank you to Ms. Rish our instrumental teacher for putting this show together and meshing East with the high school. Riverside East: 1^st Quarter Bus Students of the Month - Our East students were selected by their bus drivers as “Bus Students of the Month.” We are proud of these students for consistently following bus regulations and acting as a role model for others. Each student was presented with a certificate. Great job! Students receiving certificates are: Sergio Fuentes, Xahira Guzman, Skye Rachko, Rochelle Rogers,Cassandra Borell, Julia Kovalski, Ethan Burnside, Sophie Zheng, Caroline Zelsnack, Tyler Koytek. Also pictured are Mr. Pentasuglio, Principal, and Mrs. Soulsby, Guidance Counselor. Riverside East's own Alexis Blackburn obtained a perfect score on her 3rd Grade Math PSSA! Congratulations Alexis! All your studying and hard work really paid off! Pictured above: Mrs. Hughes, third grade teacher, Dr. Samir Akach, step-father, Alexis, Dawn Akach, mother, Mrs. Soulsby, guidance counselor and Mr. Pentasuglio, Principal Pictured is Mrs. Petrucci’s kindergarten class. Kindergarten through 4th grade students at Riverside East Elementary had the opportunity to learn how they can prevent bullying. On Wednesday November 25, 2009, Mr. Tom McHugh from the PennState Cooperative Extension presented an Anti-Bullying program. This assembly, in conjunction with our guidance program, is part of an ongoing effort to make sure our school is a safe and happy place for all of our students! Congratulations to Tony Papi! Tony won the 6th Grade Holiday Calendar contest on Drug and Alcohol Abuse. He competed against all other schools in Lackawanna County. Tony’s artwork will appear in the calendar for the month of May. He will also be awarded from the District Attorney and a certificate from the Lackawanna County Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse. Once again congratulations Tony! Click on the picture for a larger view. On Friday, November 20, 2009, the fourth grade of Riverside Elementary East was visited by WNEP Newswatch 16 chief meteorologist Tom Clark. To conclude their science unit on weather, students in Miss Wzorek’s and Mrs. Susko’s classes gathered to hear a presentation by Mr. Clark. Students learned about cloud formations, severe weather, and how the meteorologists at WNEP deliver their weather forecasts. Mr. Clark answered questions about weather and concluded his presentation by giving students weather maps and autographs. The fourth grade was thankful for the opportunity to meet and learn from meteorologist Tom Clark. HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Thank you to the REE PTA who organized events for Halloween festivities. Pictured below are members of the REE Staff who participated in the festivities. Mrs. Chickeletti selected as WBRE’s “Teacher of the Month” Mrs. Chickeletti has been selected as WBRE’s “Teacher of the Month” for November. A kindergarten teacher for the Riverside School District for the past seven years, Mrs. Chickeletti was recognized by WBRE for her outstanding accomplishments in the classroom. She was awarded a plaque from WBRE on Tuesday, October 27th. Congratulations Mrs. Chickeletti! Click on the pictures above for a larger view. Technology: A Teaching and Learning Tool Students in Mr. Kryzanowski’s 6th grade class utilize a portable laptop computer lab within the classroom. Students worked on final copies in Reading/Writing Workshop for Theme 1 Courage: Personal Narrative. Title I Family Math Night Parents, students, and teachers got excited about math at Riverside Elementary’s "Family Math Night" on Thursday, October 15th. The program was designed to involve parents in the education of their children and to give suggestions on how they can help them with math at home. Click here for more about this event. Beginning Band Rehearsals Begin November 4th Beginning Band will practice as a full band – all instruments together – beginning on Wednesday, November 4th. Rehearsals will be held every week on Wednesdays from 10:30 – 11:00 to prepare for the upcoming holiday concert. Band members will continue to have one lesson each week in addition to the full band rehearsal. The Riverside East PTA held the Fall Book Fair on October 6th, 7th, and 8th. Below are some of our students enjoying the Book Fair. Thank you PTA for providing our students with this opportunity! EAST WREE NEWSTEAM PROVIDES LIVE SPECIAL GUEST INTERVIEWS! Our 6th grade WREE news team is up and running! In an effort to mesh our elementary school with the Jr Sr High School, our team has conducted interviews with our own high school students. Junior football player Nick Rossi and Miss Viking Kerri O’Hop visited East on two separate Friday’s in September and October. Our cast members conducted live interviews of both individuals. Also, our varsity football coach, Coach Armstrong, was interviewed on Friday, October, 9th by our newscast members and provided valuable information on how athletics played an important part in his life. The team plans on continuing the interviews each Friday with a special guest from RHS. Thank you to these individuals for making this exciting event possible. A special thanks to Mr. Moceyunas as well in working with our school! The winner of the “Lucky Bag” giveaway for October was second grader, Mickayla Jones. This month’s prize was a soccer ball. Riverside East first grade students traveled to McDade Park on September 22, 2009 to be one of the first groups of students from our area to try out the new recreational facilities (Boundless Playground). Our students were thrilled to be invited by the Commissioner’s office! While there our students played on the newly constructed equipment. Besides playing on gigantic playground, our students enjoyed a magician, popcorn and dancing with EJ the DJ. We are thankful to have had this opportunity. Below are some of our students enjoying their day. Click on the picture above for a larger view. A brief summary of the "Lucky Bag" giveaway: Once a month a breakfast bag is tagged as the "Lucky Bag". The child that gets that bag will win a prize. This month was a tennis racket and balls. Some of the gifts that will be raffled are geared towards health and wellness, and getting outside and having fun (tennis, soccer, etc.) Some gifts may be gift cards. The idea is to promote breakfast and to have more students eating. As we all know, it is the most important meal of the day. A goal is to have 50% of the student population eating breakfast. Elementary East did have a winner and the prize was given. New Teachers and New assignments: Each school year brings changes in staffing to our school environment and this year is not exception! The following new "faces" will be seen around our building this year: Mrs. Dymek - Fifth Grade Miss. Lemoncelli - Fifth Grade Also, we have a few short term substitutes filling in this fall: Mrs. DeAngelo - Title I Reading (Mrs. Best) Mrs. McDonough - Title I Reading (Mrs. Laubach) Miss Davitt - Title I Math (Mrs. Brennan) Mrs. Donati - Sixth Grade (Mrs. Peoples) Ms. Wearne - Fifth Grade (Mrs. Keeler) Also, we would be remiss not noting that some familiar "faces" will be in new places for September. They are: Ms. Czankner - Third Grade Mrs. Peoples - Sixth Grade Best Wishes for a very productive school year!