Current Connections: November 12th

I am excited to share that Rivers Edge earned "Exceeding Expectations" in ALL 15 sections of our Comprehensive Safety Audit!

Every three years, a team of professionals from the Fire Department, Police Department, School Safety Office, and retired school administrators conducts a thorough review of our school's safety. This includes evaluating school climate and culture, emergency preparedness, accountability procedures, and interviews with students, staff, and families.

Our Eagles truly SOARed through this process, earning outstanding marks across the board! These results reflect the dedication of our staff, students, and families to maintaining a safe and welcoming learning environment.

Thank you, Eagle families, for your continued partnership in keeping Rivers Edge a safe place for all. Together, we SOAR!

Nicole Freundt, Principal

Our next House competition is officially underway! This time, our Eagles are coming together for a great cause through a Canned Food Drive to support families in need this holiday season.

We encourage families to send in canned food donations with their children, who can place them in their designated House collection box. Not only will students earn points for their House, but they will also have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in our community!

Donations will be collected through November 16th. Thank you for helping our Eagles SOAR by showing kindness, generosity, and support for others!

We wanted to remind everyone that the Henrico County Public Schools Gifted Identification Referral Process closes Thursday, November 12, at 11:59 PM. By submitting a referral, you are requesting your child be evaluated to determine eligibility for gifted services. To learn more about the gifted identification process that has changed this year, please click here and/or watch this video. 

To begin a referral, login to PowerSchool and click on forms. Follow this guide for instructions. Additional information about gifted programs can be found on our website: Henrico Schools Gifted Services Website

Gifted referrals cannot be accepted after Thursday, November 12. Feel free to contact REES Gifted Identification Coordinator, Shannon Hodges (srhodges@henrico.k12.va.us)  or Gifted Resource Teacher, Lindsey Knapp (ltknapp@henrico.k12.va.us) with questions.

Every effort is made to ensure that the school is a safe environment for our students and staff. Parent input regarding safety issues is always welcome. A variety of emergency drills are conducted on a monthly basis throughout the year. All persons in the building at the time of the emergency drill, including visitors and volunteers, must evacuate the building. Visit the Henrico County Safety website for more information on drills and safety in the schools, including the Crisis Preparedness document, Internet Safety, and more. To access the Safety page on Henrico County’s website, click here.

If interested in volunteering in the café, please sign up for time by clicking our Cafeteria Volunteer SignUp Genius.  We ask our REES café volunteers to assist students with opening up their lunch items and cleaning tables at the end of the lunch period. Don’t forget to complete the HCPS Volunteer Application before signing up to help. 

Complete 2026-2027 Volunteer applications today! Please note that there must be a new application every year and you MUST complete one in order to visit the school or chaperone field trips. All visitors, at any time, must present a physical photo ID (not a picture).

PTA Reflections Art Contest – Submissions Are OPEN!

It’s time to explore, create, and celebrate! All REES students are invited to participate in this year’s PTA Reflections Art Contest. Express what makes you unique through your creative talents centered around this year's theme: "What My Culture Means to Me".

Students can submit original work across six creative categories:

🖼️ Visual Arts  📸 Photography  🎵 Music Composition

🎬 Film Production 📖 Literature 💃 Dance Choreography

📅 Submission Deadline: November 15, 2026

💻 How to Enter: All submissions are virtual. 

Check out the Submission Guidelines and submit your entry here

November is a season of gratitude, and we invite our REES Eagles to show appreciation for the amazing staff members who make our school such a special place!

Encourage your child to write a heartfelt note or create a card thanking a teacher, counselor, administrator, cafeteria worker, custodian, bus driver, or any staff member who makes a difference in their day.

A few kind words can make someone’s day! Let’s come together to remind our wonderful REES staff just how much they are appreciated.

Please have your child bring their note or card to school during the week of November 23.

Next Wednesday, dinner’s on your to-do list, not your stove! Join us at Desi Bites for REES PTA Spirit Night. 

📅 Wednesday, November 18

⏰ 5:30–8:00 PM

📍 3621 Cox Rd, Suite C, Henrico, VA 23233

Desi Bites is generously giving $500 to our PTA. Thank you, Desi Bites! 💙 The best way to say thanks? A big Eagle turnout! Bring the whole crew. 🦅