Riverbend Elementary

🦦💙 IT’S TIME TO SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT! 💙🦦

Ready to represent the Otters? We have TWO ways to order Riverbend spirit wear! 🎉

👕 Option 1: Limited-Time Spirit Wear We have some great, affordable T-shirt options available—but don’t wait! This shop is only open until October 29th. Store closes 10/28: https://riverbendesptsa2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

🦦 Option 2: All-Year Spirit Wear Want Otter gear all year long? This shop will stay available, so you’ll always have access to Riverbend spirit wear options! Open year round: https://shop.game-one.com/washington/spokane-valley/riverbend-elementary/riverbend-all-school-spirit-wear

Start shopping and show off your Otter pride! 💙🦦 We hope to see everyone sporting their Otter gear soon!

Tuesday was our first district cross country meet! 💙🦦 We’re so proud of our runners for their hard work, determination, and school spirit. Way to represent, Otters! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🌊🦦 MAKING WAVES WEDNESDAY! 🦦🌊

It’s time for another Making Waves Wednesday! Each week, we’re spotlighting two grade levels and giving you a peek at the learning, creativity, and fun happening around Riverbend! 💙

This week, we’re featuring our 2nd and 3rd Grade Otters! 📚✏️

These Otters have been working hard, building their skills, trying new things, and showing what it means to be a part of our Riverbend community. We love seeing their curiosity, teamwork, and excitement for learning each day!

Keep up the amazing work, 2nd and 3rd Grade! 🌟

💙🦦 Way to make waves, Otters!

🌊🦦 MAKING WAVES WEDNESDAY! 🦦🌊

Welcome to our first Making Waves Wednesday! Each week, we’ll spotlight two grade levels and give you a peek at all the amazing learning and fun happening around Riverbend! 💙

This week, we’re starting with our Kindergarten and 1st Grade Otters! 🥰📚

From learning new routines and building friendships to growing as readers, writers, mathematicians, and problem-solvers, our youngest Otters have been busy making BIG waves! 🌊

We are so proud of all the learning, smiles, and growth happening in Kindergarten and 1st Grade!

💙🦦 Way to make waves, Otters!

📣 Membership Drive Update 📣

Just under 2 weeks left to sign up! Awesome job to those classroom that have already hit their goal!

Every membership makes a difference! You don’t have to volunteer to join—just becoming a member is a great way to support our students. ❤️

👉 Sign up today: https://riverbendptsa.givebacks.com/shop

📣 THE MEMBERSHIP DRIVE IS HAPPENING! 📣

Want an easy way to support our school and students? 💙📚 Join the PTSA!

And don’t worry—joining the PTSA does NOT mean you have to volunteer! 🙌 Membership is simply a way to show your support for our school, students, and the programs that make a difference in our community.

Every membership helps, and we’d love to have you be part of our PTSA family! 🥰

https://riverbendptsa.givebacks.com/shop

First day of school with the BEST crew! 💙🦦📚

There’s something special about the excitement of a brand-new school year—fresh starts, smiling faces, and a whole lot of Otter pride! So thankful for this amazing Riverbend staff and all the heart they pour into our students each and every day.

Here’s to an incredible year of learning, growing, laughing, and making memories together! 💙🤍

Every Heart, Every Mind, Every Day, in Every Way. 🦦✨

🏃‍♀️🏃 Calling all 1st–5th grade runners! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Registration for Active4Youth Elementary Fall Cross-Country opens August 24th! 🎉

This FREE program is open to all 1st–5th grade students, and every fitness level is welcome. Whether your child loves to run or just wants to get outside, be active, and have some fun with friends, this is a great opportunity!

📅 Registration: August 24 – September 11
💙 Grades: 1st–5th
💰 Cost: FREE!

Scan the QR code on the flyer to register and join us for a fun fall of running! 👟🍂

We hope to see lots of our students out there!

https://active4youth.org

📚💙 Back to School at Riverbend Elementary! 💛✏️

We are so excited to welcome our Riverbend families back for another great school year!

Students in grades 1st–5th are invited to stop by on Monday, August 24th for an informal opportunity to meet their teacher, see their classroom, and get excited for the year ahead!

🍎 Last names A–M: Come anytime from 4:30–5:00 PM
🍎 Last names N–Z: Come anytime from 5:15–5:45 PM

Kindergarten families: You’ll have your own special opportunity to meet your teacher during your WaKIDS meetings, August 26th–28th, so kindergarten students do not need to attend on August 24th. Kindergarten teachers will be reaching out soon.

Teachers will be sending welcome emails on Friday, Aug 21st at 4 pm. If you do not receive an email, please reach out to the school Monday after 10 am.

We can’t wait to see our Riverbend students and families and kick off an amazing new school year! 💙💛📚