Riddle Elementary School

Some snapshots from New Teacher Orientation which took place over a span of four days in mid-July. We are so happy and proud to welcome over 20 new teachers to the district this year!

We appreciate your patience & understanding on the roads as students return to school this week! Please review these school bus safety rules, be aware of school zones, and prepare to encounter student drivers. The 2023-24 school year begins Wednesday, August 16 ( 1-12th grade).

We can't wait to have students back next week! 🙌

Congrats to our newest Riddle and Williams Elementary students! How cute are these photos from Kindergarten Signing Day?! 😍 Check out ALL photos from the event with the link below 👇 mcusd2.org/KDGSigningDay

Youth Soccer registration for 4th and 5th graders opens on August 18th. If you have students in that age group that are interested, be sure to get their physicals as soon as possible! 📑 The actual season will begin on September 5th. More details to come! ⚽️

Students are invited to participate in a Chromebook Exchange! 💻 Grades 3-12 can either exchange their old Chromebook & charger for a new device OR purchase their old device for $25 and receive a new device. Cash or checks can be made payable to MCUSD2. 💸 MMS students will have the opportunity to exchange tomorrow (Friday, August 11th) from 11:30 - 1:00 PM. If your student is unable to attend, they will exchange their Chromebook the first week of school. 🏫 Grades 3-5 and MHS students can also participate in the exchange at the beginning of the school year. 🧑‍🏫 Email mattoontech@mcusd2.com for questions and more information. 📧

Register through Skyward now before school starts next week! 👇 mcusd2.org/register First Days of School:🏫 Grades 1-12: 08/16 Kindergarten: 08/17 Franklin Preschool: 08/21 We can't wait to see the kids back! 😁

Class rosters are coming out tomorrow! Be sure to check Skyward or Schoology for schedules and teacher assignments.

Save the Date for Elementary Orientation & the Franklin Preschool Open House! Elementary Orientation will be held for grades 1-5 on Tuesday, August 15th from 6:00-7:30 PM at Williams and Riddle. Kindergarten Orientation will be scheduled by appointment on August 15th & 16th. Parents and guardians will receive a letter in the mail including their appointment time and their child's teacher. At the orientation, students will meet their teacher, see their classroom, and get a preview of the year! Please call the main office with any questions. The Franklin Preschool Open House will be held on Thursday, August 17th, from 6:00-7:30 PM. Tour the school, meet the teachers, and take a ride on a school bus! Please call your school's main office for any further questions.

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Register your child for the 2023-24 school year now through the Skyward Family Portal with the following link: mcusd2.org/register 📑 If you are new to the Mattoon School District, please call your school to begin registration.

We are just 1 week away from✨Kindergarten Signing Day!✨ Don't miss your last chance to register! Not only will this be a fun day, but it is also an important first step in helping us to best assess, learn about, and place our new students! 🥳🎉 Kindergarten Signing Day will include an academic screening, the chance to meet some of the staff, and more!👩‍🏫 Signing days will be held at Williams & Riddle Schools (depending on where your child will be attending) on the following dates: 🗓 Monday, August 7th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Tuesday, August 8th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Register for Kindergarten Signing Day with the following links. 👇 Register for Williams: mcusd2.org/WilliamsKSD Register for Riddle: mcusd2.org/RiddleKSD

Meet the new Riddle Elementary Rock Snake - Rocky Bal-BOA! This guy was created by Miss Daniell’s incoming Kindergarteners at The Great Outdoors Summer Camp. 🐍 They are asking students to add a painted rock to him to see how long he can get! If you add a rock, please take a picture and tag us so we can all watch him grow! 🐍

Aramark Student Nutrition is now hiring positions in our district.🍎 Openings include: 🧑‍🍳 Cook 🍽 Food Service Workers 🧑‍🍳 Lead Food Service Workers Apply with the link below: 👇 https://careers.aramark.com/

School supply lists are now available with the link below!👇 mcusd2.org/SchoolSupplies23 📓🖍Good news...school supplies are provided for Franklin through Grades K-5 with the exception of: 🎒A backpack, a change of clothes, and diapers and wipes for Franklin students 🎒A backpack, lunch box (if they are bringing their lunch), and tennis shoes for PE (if they don’t wear tennis shoes daily) for K-5 students. You can also find registration information and first day dates with the same link listed above. Contact your school's main office if you have any questions. 📋🏫

Registration is now open through the Skyward Family Portal for the 2023-24 school year! Register your child at mcusd2.org/register. If you are new to the Mattoon School District, please call your school to begin registration.

The Birth to 3 Program & Little Leaders Daycare are hosting their July Family Night with a science theme tomorrow night (July 20th) from 5-6 PM at LIFT Central Illinois

Don't forget to sign up for ✨Kindergarten Signing Day!✨ Due to popular demand, we have added new time slots. Not only will this be a fun day, but it is also an important first step in helping us to best assess, learn about, and place our new students! 🥳🎉 Kindergarten Signing Day will include an academic screening, a t-shirt (register by Friday (July 21st) to guarantee a FREE t-shirt in your child's size), a school signing photo opportunity, and the chance to meet some of the staff!👕👩‍🏫 Signing days will be held at Williams & Riddle Schools (depending on where your child will be attending) on the following dates: 🗓 Monday, August 7th from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Tuesday, August 8th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Register for Kindergarten Signing Day with the following links. 👇 Register for Williams: mcusd2.org/WilliamsKSD Register for Riddle: mcusd2.org/RiddleKSD

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The Skyward annual updates are completed and you can once again access the platform to register your student for the 2023-2024 school year at mcusd2.org/register In addition, the new and improved Skyward Mobile App will be released the week of 7/24/23. Mobile users will only need to update their Skyward App when prompted. Users should not experience any disruptions outside of the update and you may continue using the app for day-to-day tasks. 📱 The new Skyward Mobile App provides several enhancements for end users: 🟡 Single Sign On (SSO) for SMS (text) 🟢 Ability to change a password within the app 🟡 New validation for PIN 🟢 Improved account set up experience 🟡 Improved navigation and labels 🟢 Improved performance