Lesson of the Week Winner for 1/23/2023 - 1/27/2023
Congratulations to Mrs. Lawrence!

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Mrs. Lawrence is a gamer.
She's a baller.
A playmaker.
A shot caller!
At the sound of the buzzer, or in this case, at the sound of the school bell, Mrs. Lawrence was MOVING & GROOVING in her basketball uniform from high school. Mrs. Lawrence started by sharing personal stories about her experiences in the sport and then came out of basketball retirement as the GOAT to show the students dribbles, passes, finger rolls, and a crossover (or two). Students warmed up, both answering questions in their Google Classroom and doing actual basketball warmups, before Mrs. Lawrence introduced the novel the students would be beginning- "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander.
Over the next few weeks, students will be introduced to SLAM poetry, spoken word, and other forms of poetry through this novel, and the kinesthetic exercises that were introduced in the classroom are just as active as the words in this book.
After hooking the students with her personal connections and her basketball moves, Mrs. Lawrence had students take turns reading the poetry in the book’s first chapter, aptly named “Warm Up.” As students read, they physically passed the ball and were encouraged to "take a shot". Students eagerly participated and were engaged throughout the entire period. Mrs. Lawrence made the learning accessible to all students by incorporating multiple modes of the novel - paper book, PDF, and audiobook, as well as by providing a figurative language cheat sheet for students to reference through the novel.
While this lesson was only the warm-up, Mrs. Lawrence shattered the mold. It's definitely a "W" in our books! Congratulations Mrs. Lawrence, not only for still being able to rock your basketball moves but for rocking this lesson!
Key Dates
Activity
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Date
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Time/Place
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RMS/ RHS Parent Conferences
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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6 pm- 8 pm.
Parents may enter through the main entrance of the Riverside High School and Riverside Middle School.
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Elementary School Parent Conferences
Half-day for Elementary School Students ONLY
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Thursday, February 2, 2023 and Friday, February 3, 2023 |
Dismissal Time:
K - 5th grade: 12:30 pm
PreK AM Session: 8:10am - 10:00 am
PreK PM Session: 10:40am - 12:30 pm
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High School and Middle School - Punt, Pass, and Kick Competition |
Thursday, February 9, 2023 |
Outside throughout the school day |
Riverside Elementary School Super Bowl Extravaganza |
Friday February 10, 2023 |
Pop Vernon Field House throughout school day |
SEA Meeting
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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Riverside Elementary School Media Center
5:00 - 6:00 pm
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2023-2024 Ninth Grade Information Session |
Thursday, February 9, 2023 |
Morris. D. Murphy Auditorium 6:00 P.M. |
Elementary School & Family Meeting
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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Riverside Elementary School Media Center
6:15 pm
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Regular BOE Meeting
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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Riverside Elementary School Cafeteria - 7:00 pm
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RHS Presents “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
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Friday, February 24th
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The performance will begin promptly at 7 pm.
More information is coming about advanced ticket sales.
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RHS Presents “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”
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Saturday, February 25th
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The performance will begin promptly at 2 pm.
More information is coming about advanced ticket sales.
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SEA Meeting
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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Riverside Elementary School Media Center - 5:00 - 6:00 pm
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Elementary School & Family Meeting
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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Riverside Elementary School Media Center - 6:15 pm
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Regular BOE Meeting
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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Riverside Elementary School Cafeteria - 7:00 pm
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Mission Statement
In cooperation with students, families and the community, the mission of the Riverside Township Public Schools is to provide outstanding educational experiences, aligned with the New Jersey Learning Standards, in a safe and caring learning environment. Through these experiences, and together with a variety of co-curricular and extra-curricular programs, it is the District's goal to prepare all of its students to be responsible citizens capable of reaching their full potential.