John B. Riebli School
RIEBLI RECORD
January 20, 2017
Dates to Remember
Jan. 23- Student Council Spirit Week
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(see article)
Jan 26
K Information Night
Jan 27
K Registration for 2017-2018
Begins
Feb. 8
6th grade picnic planning
meeting, 6:00 p.m., Riebli Office
Feb. 822
Annual Cookie Dough &
Cheesecake Fundraiser
Feb. 13 Lincoln’s Birthday—No School
Feb. 20 Presidents’ Day—No School
Feb. 23 District Music Concert
Feb. 24 Second trimester ends
Mar. 15 Cookie Dough/Cheesecake
Delivery Day
Mar. 17 Report cards go home
Mar. 20- Spring Break
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Apr. 22 District Wide Science Fair
Apr. 29 The Big Event
A Message From Our Principal
Dear Riebli School Families,
Recently our staff reviewed our Emergency Disaster Plan, or the procedures we follow in the
event of an unsafe or dangerous situation on our campus. We practice the procedures for
Evacuation every month during a fire drill. We practice this drill at different times of the day,
and when students are in different locations both inside and outside. Students automatically
know what to do, follow the procedures in a quiet and orderly fashion, and they know where to
assemble. The procedures to evacuate would be followed in the event of other disasters or
serious situations, and it is critical that we can evacuate and assemble in a relatively short time.
Our drills take less than ten minutes and generally students are all assembled on the playground
quietly waiting within 5 minutes. It takes staff longer to “sweep” and check that all buildings are
cleared (no children, doors closed, and lights off).
Other disasters in which we would evacuate may be in the event of an explosion, flood, gas leak,
hazardous material, landslide, major earthquake, national emergency, bomb threat, terrorism, or
severe winter storm. Some of these same disasters may also call for other procedures outlined in
our plan. We have procedures for School Closure, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, Drop-CoverHold, or Reverse Evacuation.
The principal, or a designated teacher if the principal is not on campus, is the “Emergency
Leader.” We are to determine appropriate actions (Evacuation, Shelter In Place....) and guiding
staff to ensure student and staff safety. In any serious situation, we will call 911 and emergency
crews would arrive within minutes and the emergency organizations will be in charge. However,
our emergency plan and the teams made up of staff will work with emergency crews to assess
that all students are accounted for, to help maintain a calm and safe environment for students,
facilitate first aid, and work to release students to parents when it is determined to be safe.
You can also help! Each year we ask parents at the start of the year to provide a large zip lock
bag of snacks for your child in the event of an emergency in which students would be sheltering
in their classrooms for a longer period of time. You can still send an individual bag of snacks, or
provide a large bag for the classroom. We also seek donations of water and non-perishable
snacks in the event a larger group of students are together in the MPR.
May 11 District Track & Field Meet
May 18 Open House
A copy of the Emergency Disaster Plan is available in the school office if you would like to
review the entire plan. It is a handbook for the site. The district also has a comprehensive plan
for the entire district, also available for public review.
May 29 Memorial Day—No School
June 2
Last day of school
Regards,
Patty Dineen, Principal
Do you love Bingo? Have you had a great time at the Bingo nights in the past? The PTA is in need of a Bingo coordinator for
this year in order to have a Bingo Night. If we are unable to find a Volunteer Bingo coordinator we will not be able to have a
Bingo Night this year. If you are interested in participating in this fun event please email [email protected].
It's almost that time of year again...time for our Cookie Dough/Cheesecake Fundraiser! Order forms will be sent home
on Wednesday, February 8th. Start thinking of family members, friends and neighbors that you'd like to sell yummy treats to!
Dear Parents of 6th grade,
An initial meeting for planning the 6th grade June
1st Spring Picnic was held last week. Parents from all
three schools attended. The principals from all three
schools were present and we reviewed what needs to
happen between now and June 1st to prepare for this fun
district wide celebration for our students.
This week in Science we used those holes on either
side of our heads....you know, our EARS?! We
embarked on a 2-3 week lesson (depending on how
much fun we have), on the Physics of Sound.
Students worked in pairs to drop mystery objects
into a 'sound tube' as their partners tried to guess
which object was dropped. Trying our best to use
library voices so we could all listen carefully, we tested up to 8 objects and discussed
their differing properties, including sound. We also worked on vocabulary relating to
sound and even learned what the acronym 'Sonar' stands for! Ask your scientist if
they remember!
Three committees are formed, and Riebli School parents
are in charge of preparing the food for lunch for
students. Kim Guy has volunteered to coordinate this
committee. Additional parents were at the meeting or
sent word that they want to be involved.
We are having a second meeting just for Riebli parents
on Wednesday, February 8th to discuss both the picnic
and promotion. We will explain our role for the picnic,
and plan next steps and would love to see as many
parents that can make this informational and planning
meeting. We need volunteers for both the picnic and a
promotion committee.
If you are not able to attend, we will be sending out
requests for volunteers for needed tasks and to help on
the day of the picnic.
I hope to see you on February 8th.
Ms. Dineen, Principal
PTA
Spirit Week Is Coming!
Monday, January 23:
Crazy Hair Day
How crazy can you make your hair? Get creative!
Tuesday, January 24:
Dress Alike Day
Find a friend, or group of friends, and dress the same.
Wednesday, January 25:
Sports Day
Wear a jersey, hat, or other gear from your favorite team.
Thursday, January 26:
80’s Day
Travel back in time and show us what people wore in the
80’s.
Friday, January 27:
Pajama Day
Got connections? The Big Event committee is looking for
sponsorships and donations for The Big Event which will
be held on April 29, 2017. The person who brings in the
most $$ in sponsorships or donations will receive TWO
FREE TICKETS to the event. Email eatplaybid
Attention All Parents of Next Year’s Kinder/TK Class!
Kindergarten Information night is coming up
quickly! To help you plan ahead, here are a few
important pieces of information:
Kindergarten Information Night is January 26,
2017, at 7:00 in the Mark West Gym. This is for all
interested K and TK parents. Childcare will be
provided.
Kindergarten and TK registration is January 27, 8:30-3:30.
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The Free Bookmobile of Sonoma County will be visiting
the Santa Rosa Farmers Market at the Luther Burbank
Center from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on February 4.
All IN DISTRICT Kindergarten students will register at their school boundary
site.
All IN DISTRICT TK students will register at the Mark West Office.
All OUT OF DISTRICT Kindergarten and TK students will register in the
Mark West Gym (including those who have siblings at any school site)
OUT OF DISTRICT TK students will be placed on a wait list until class needs
are assessed
Parents must bring their child’s original birth certificate, immunization records and
proof of residency. If all the paperwork is not presented, we will not accept
your child’s registration.