
Panda 🐼 Pride alert! Four of our 5th graders are hard at work rehearsing for their concert tomorrow afternoon for the SC State Honor Choir. So proud of these talented students! 🎶



Mrs. Jordan's class is sharing some Valentine Vibes today! 💕


Our Book Fair is set to open soon! We will be hosting a Family Night on February 13 from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Gift Cards are available for purchase. Families can purchase one online at Literati.com/Store. They can be used by students for both online orders and in-person purchases . So easy!
In addition to the in-person fair, we are hosting an online fair that is open now: https://literati.com/store/?school=river-ridge-elementary-school-moore-sc
Literati is also making a special offer with their Book Club: get up to $50 in free books and support our school when you join Literati Book Club at: https://literati.com/store/product/kids-book-club/
#LiteratiBookFairs


Have you met the heart hero, Finn? He’s sharing Finn’s Mission so we can all help kids with special hearts –- kids like him! He’s also set a goal to get as many families as possible to learn about heart health and the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR. You can help by taking Finn’s Mission. When your student completes all the missions, they’ll earn Lifesavers Cape! https://www2.heart.org/goto/riverridgespartanburg


Happy National School Counseling Week ❤️ to our very own Mrs. DeCaprio and Mr. Gallman! We appreciate both of them for their dedication, compassion, and support for our students and staff. River Ridge 🐼 is a better place because of them!

FYI Spring Picture Day is February 19th. These will be full body photographs. A proof or portrait package will be sent home from school with information on how to order. The photographers suggest Picture Day attire with solid colors and small patterns work best. They also suggest avoiding clothing with large images and logos. Here's an example with this year's background included to help you plan ahead. 📷




Mark your calendar for our Engagement Night on Thursday, February 13th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Join us for activities, family fun, games, book fair, and a prize drawing. It will be out of this world fun!


Our Literati Book Fair is now open online for you to begin browsing and ordering books right away. In addition to the books available at our in-person fair coming the week of February 10th, thousands of additional books and activities are available for purchase online. Shop early and take advantage of these additional options, select items even include free shipping to school!
https://literati.com/store/?school=river-ridge-elementary-school-moore-sc


Coming Soon, our Spring Book Fair with Literati Book Fairs the week of February 10th! We will be hosting a Family Night on February 13 from 5:30pm-7:30pm. You will love the huge selection of titles in our upcoming fair. Literati offers convenient and easy Gift Cards that parents can purchase online at Literati.com/Store. They can be used by students for both online orders and in-person purchases.
In addition to the in-person fair, we are hosting an online fair that is open now: https://literati.com/store/?school=river-ridge-elementary-school-moore-sc
Literati is also making a special offer with their Book Club: get up to $50 in free books and support our school when you join Literati Book Club at: https://literati.com/store/product/kids-book-club/
We hope you will see and enjoy a big difference with Literati this spring. #LiteratiBookFairs



Hello, Heart ❤️ Heroes! Are you ready?! Kids Heart Challenge is coming to our school soon! We have exciting things planned this year to get us moving, helping others and having fun. Get a head start by signing up today and helping your student choose a daily health challenge. Visit our school page at https://www2.heart.org/goto/riverridgespartanburg or download the AHA Schools app!


Monday STEM classes got their turn at Glow Day💡!











Our First Grade will perform their ❄️Winter Program❄️ this Thursday, January 30th, at 6:00pm. Can't wait for these talented kiddos to take the stage!


It's Creativity Week in the Library! Students are diving into Creation Stations after listening to the nonfiction book, "The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons" by Natascha Biebow. Student can choose to create buttons, build with legos or plus plus blocks, recycle crayons, or draw. Everyone has so much creativity! 🐼







We're taking part in the Greenville Drive's Reading All-Stars program again this year! To complete the program, Elementary Students must read 5 reading-level appropriate books in the 5-week time period starting today. Complete the reading log in BEANSTACK no later than February 28, 2025. Students completing the Reading All-Star reading challenge will receive a complimentary ticket voucher valid for his/her admission to the Celebration game at Fluor Field. Each student ATTENDING the Celebration Game will receive: • Reading All-Star merchandise • A new book for their personal library • Opportunity to participate in a special pre-game parade around the baseball field with Reedy Rip'It


A big thank you to our generous and thoughtful PTO for the hot cocoa ☕️🍫 bar today. There's nothing better after a snowy, topsy, turvy week on the 100th day than a treat like this one!





Just a reminder to purchase your copy of our 2024-2025 Yearbook! Orders can only be made online this year. Use this link to order your copy for $20.00 by March 15, 2025: https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB30904


Spartanburg 5 Alert: Spartanburg District Five Schools will return to a normal schedule tomorrow, Thursday, January 23. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we've prioritized the safety of our students and staff.


Spartanburg 5 Alert: Due to a winter weather advisory & cold weather advisory, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 will be an eLearning day for all Spartanburg District Five students. All D5 schools & buildings will be closed on Wednesday. Teachers will be in touch regarding any eLearning assignments. Thank you and stay safe!


Support your girl’s growth by joining Girls on the Run at River Ridge Elementary February 10. Registration is open now for 3rd-5th grade girls. Girls must be able to attend both practices during the week, Tuesdays/Thursdays 3-4:15. Learn More: https://www.gotrupstatesc.org/programs


More STEM Glow Day! 💡









