River Bend Elementary School

Congratulations Mrs. Alger! Our River Bend library was officially recognized and honored with the “Library Program of the Year” award at the Virginia Association of Librarians (VAASL) Conference last week 📖 🥇

It's Scholastic Book Fair time! From October 24 thru November 4th, come experience the limitless possibilities with your kids. Every purchase benefits our school. Family Night 10/24 from 5:00-6:45 p.m.. Another chance for adults to shop is Monday, November 4th during the parent/teacher conference time.

🎉 Congratulations to Bryce Williams and Nahkiyaa Casidy from River Bend Elementary School for being recognized as the Brittany Lam - Kelly Coggsdale Character Counts Award winners! 🎓👏 Your commitment to being honest, respectful, responsible, fair, caring, and a good citizen is truly amazing! Bryce consistently makes the best choices! He truly sets an inspiring example for those around him. Nahkiyaa puts in a lot of effort, takes her duties seriously, and treats others with kindness. #CharacterCounts

Coming Soon!! Thursday, October 24 Family Fun!

Coin drive for victims of Hurricane Helene! Collected thru October 15th.

Rockingham County Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, October 1 due to flooding in parts of the county.

Rockingham County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 30 due to flooding in parts of the county.

It is Fire Safety Week in PreK! Thank you, Firefighter Fiona!

Honoring all those who lost their lives and gave their lives on 9/11

School attendance is important to every child's learning. We are revving up our engines to celebrate great attendance for the first 50 days of school! Classes are working to have great attendance, and we will celebrate that milestone on November 1st. Put this great event on your calendar. More information to come.

Our traveling book van will be out in the River Bend neighborhoods this Wednesday, July 31st. Bring out the kids and friends to meet our teachers at the following locations! Get some books and freezie pops, plus lots of smiles!

Are you curious about STEM and science activities in our schools? Today, host Katie LaPira chats with Tammy Stone, the Science, STEM, and Challenge Supervisor for Rockingham County Public Schools. Tammy shares exciting insights into the hands-on learning experiences of RCPS students. https://www.rcps.net/page/rcps-community-partner-cafe

Don't miss our school-wide Family Game Night! There are FREE books for all the kids, snacks and games all about!!! The Book Fair will be OPEN in the library as well for parents to browse or shop. Hope everyone can come out for free family fun at River Bend March 14th from 5:00-6:30 p.m.

Dear Parents & Families, We're thrilled to introduce a new feature in our district app called Rooms! This platform is designed for seamless communication between staff and families, making it easier than ever to stay informed about school updates and activities. As we roll out this new tool, we're starting with a small group of teachers, all spring sports coaches, and our Middle School and High School Principals. While not all staff members will immediately transition to using Rooms as their primary communication tool, we're moving in that direction and aim to have full implementation by the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year. Stay tuned for more information and resources as we continue the rollout. Effective communication is essential to our school community's success, and we're excited to embark on this journey with you through Rooms!

Join us for Episode 7 of RCPS Community Partners Cafe podcast! 🎧 Are you a parent or caregiver navigating the new school year with an elementary school child? Lindsey Bateman, an RCPS elementary guidance counselor, has some fantastic tips and tricks to share! 🌟 Learn how to help your child handle school transitions, emotions, and socialization. Lindsey's insights on identifying and addressing emotions can make a world of difference during these times of change.  Remember, families are the first teachers, and we can empower our children throughout the school year. 🏆 Tune in for practical advice that you can start using today!  https://www.rcps.net/page/rcps-community-partner-cafe #RCPSCommunityPartnersCafe #ElementarySchool #ParentingTips

We can't wait to welcome our current (old and new) students and families tonight! Welcome to RBES - It's a Great Place to Be!

Don't hesitate to choose FREE BOOKS from our cabinet on Thursday's Back to School Night! This shelf is stocked full of free materials for any families to take home. This cabinet is open all year, so take advantage of free books whenever you visit!

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Dove for her work in social studies!

Mark your calendar for this event that will be happening on August 12. It is intended to give all students and families a positive start to the school year!

We are looking forward to partnering with the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Chamber of Commerce and Harrisonburg City Public Schools during the State of Education.