RSPC Monthly Meeting Highlights

Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Day School Lunch Tables

Welcome & Introductions – Allison Cohen

Principal Report – Dr. Rodriguez

This Friday, April 6, we will have Shed Your Threads. On Thursday, April 26, Principal’s Storytime at Book Fair will be held at the Prep with performances by Chorus and Drumline. SAT testing will be held the week of April 16-20; please make sure students arrive to school promptly ay 8:20am, and that they are well-rested and prepared with two sharpened #2 pencils.

Headmaster Report – Mr. Snay

The 6^th and 7^th grade dance was a fun evening for all in attendance. The 8^th grade formal will take place on April 13, as well as the Disney Senior’s Grad Bash. Our students have been prepapring for months for the upcoming perfomances of Beauty and the Beast, April18-20. Prom will be on Saturday, April 28, at Intercontinental Hotel. There will be a mandatory meeting for parents and students who are planning to attend, April 5 at 7pm at Prep. The Seniors received their college acceptance letters; all 66 seniors were accepted at multiple 4-year colleges and have received over $5MM in scholarships thus far. As Seniors prepare for prom and graduation, we also have Juniors attending their ring ceremony and preparing themselves with the guidance of our counseling department, for their college application process next fall.

Athletic Director Report – Coach Young

The Prep now has 45 sports teams with all-time high participation. Spring Sports going on now include water polo, track, tennis, baseball, and our newest additons beach volleyball and baseball teams (middle school and varsity). Baseball is off to a strong start is middle school beating Ransom, Westminster; and varsity winning their forst two games as well.

Committee/Coordinator Reports, Old & New Business

Daddy Daughter Dance Recap – Yvonne Alfonso & Pauline Guzman

We would like to thank everyone who attended (it was sold out!) and also planned and supported Daddy Daughter Dance. It was truly an amazing event!

Community Service Report/Special Olympics – Debbie Sperber

The Special Olympics Walk/Run 5K will be on Sunday, April 15, at 8:00 am at Gulliver. It is not a competitive event, raising money and support for Special Olympics athletes. We have a Riviera Bulldogs team set up, so please come and support a great cause. You can sign up online; please wear Bulldog gear.

Fragile X Walk – Michelle Kaplan

This event is organized to raise funds and awareness of this rare condition. It takes places Sunday, April 29, 7:30am-Noon at the Zoo Miami. The registration is free for students. After race ends, participants get free admission to zoo. Students can earn community service hours for participating in this event.

Book Fair – Debbie Sperber, Sonia Baez, & Pauline Guzman

Our book fair will take place on April 24-27, during lunchtime and after school. Parent volunteers still needed, especially for set up on April 24. On Wednesday, April 25 the videogame truck will be open to students with receipt from Book Fair. There will raffle prizes and other fun events complimenting the fair, so please come join us!

Principal’s Story Time – Allison Cohen

Dr. Rodriguez, Ms. Rose and other teachers will be reading stories in the library at the Prep on Thursday, April 26.Drum line and chorus willl perform.

Movie Night – Shannon Salstein & Liz Perez

We want to thank everyone who downloaded the Chick-Fil-A App and placed an order on Thursday, March 22^nd, Riviera Spirit Day, for pick up at their location at the Dadeland Food Court. The PC received a percentage of sales from 3-9pm on all orders received through the their App (including orders from the general public). We greatly appreciate your support! We are very excited for this year’s movie night. We will be screening the Oscar winning animated feature, Coco. The first 50 kids to arrive will receive a goody bag. Although chairs will be provided, please feel free to bring your sleeping bags, beanbags, and/or blankets. La Nostra Pizza and Cold Stone Creamery and will be selling pizza, popcorn, and ice cream. Looking forward to seeing you there after the book fair!

Sponsorship – Anna Feiler

We would like our RSPC Sponsors (below) for their continued support of all of the RSPC events and activities. If anyone in our Riviera Community wants to become a RSPC sponsor please visit our webpage for more information or contact us directly.

BULLDOG PLATINUM SPONSOR: MIAMI ORTHODONTIC SPECIALISTS

BULLDOG SILVER SPONSOR: INSOURCE INSURANCE, CIVICA ARCHITECTURE, AND URBAN DESIGN

BULLDOG BRONZE SPONSORS: FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SOUTH MIAMI, HERMAN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC., MELAND RUSSIN BUDWICK ATTORNEYS AT LAW, HERFF JONES, SAGE DINING SERVICES, HOMMEN ORTHOPEDIC INSTITUTE

MONTHLY MEETING BREAKFAST SPONSOR: RAW JUCE

PRINTING SPONSOR: IMPRESS DCMEDIA

BULLDOG VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST SPONSOR: AFFILIATED HEALTHCARE CENTERS, INC.

Bulldog Chairs – Allison Cohen - There are still some Bulldog Chairs left for purchase. Please see the tab below for all the details on how to dedicate a Chair.

Elections

Existing officers and coordinators we thanked for their service. Incoming candidates were announced, and ran unopposed therefore winning the election.

CURRENT PARENTS CLUB OFFICERS AND COORDINATORS CANDIDATES

President – Allison Cohen Allison Cohen

Vice President – Prep School – Dina Abusad Dina Abusad

Vice President – Day School – Nicole Gadala Maria Sonia Baez

Secretary – Gigi de Troyban Bobbie Fetherston

Treasurer – Diana Gutierrez Yvonne Alfonso

Community Service Coordinator – Debbie Sperber Debbie Sperber

Sponsorship Coordinator – Anna Feiler Anna Feiler

Special Events Coordinator – Sacha Perez Sacha Perez

Volunteer Coordinator – Alisa Newman Alisa Newman

Social Committee Coordinators – Shannon Salstein & Liz Perez Renny Sei

Sports Booster Coordinator – Pauline Guzman Pauline Guzman

Marketing Coordinator – Cristy Bueno Cristy Bueno

Social Media Coordinator – Tatiana Merlo Tatiana Merlo

NEW PARENTS CLUB OFFICERS AND COORDINATORS 2018-2019

President – Allison Cohen

Vice President – Prep School

Vice President – Day School – Sonia Baez

Secretary – Bobbie Fetherston

Treasurer – Yvonne Alfonso

Community Service Coordinator – Debbie Sperber

Sponsorship Coordinator – Anna Feiler

Special Events Coordinator – Sacha Perez

Volunteer Coordinator – Alisa Newman

Social Committee Coordinator – Renny Sei

Sports Booster Coordinator – Pauline Guzman

Marketing Coordinator – Cristy Bueno

Social Media Coordinator – Tatiana Merlo

Questions & General Discussion

Next and Final General Meeting: Tuesday, May 1 - Volunteer Thank You Breakfast at Prep

Raffle Drawing

Winners: Elaine Pachon, Debbie Sperber, Milena Peña, Maria Claudia Orengo, Sonia Baez, Dina Abusad, Michele Kaplan, Lori Halton, Yamila Estevez, Carolina Angel, and Liz Perez.

General Meeting Adjournment

IMPORTANT REMINDERS:

Scholastic Book Fair – April 24 – 27, Prep School Library

Principal’s Story Time – Thursday, April 26, Prep School Library

Movie Night – Friday, April 27, Prep School Cafetorium

Next Meeting/Thank You Breakfast – Tuesday, May 1, 8:45 am – Prep School

DON'T FORGET TO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at www.facebook.com/RivieraSchoolsParentsClub/ AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM AT www.instagram.com/rivieraschoolsparentsclub/

GO BULLDOGS!

Warmest regards,

Riviera Parents Club

Gigi de Troyban

Secretary

Riviera Schools Parents Club: Important Links, Emails, & Websites

2018 Scholastic Book Fair, Principal’s Story Time, & Movie Night - Tuesday, April 24 – Friday, April 27

Volunteer to help out during the Book Fair and Movie Night - Students will receive community service hours for volunteering

Parent Volunteers Sign up at: www.volunteersignup.org/BBJJW Student Volunteers Sign up at: www.volunteersignup.org/3CJPQ

For any questions, comments, to volunteer, or help chair an event, email to parentsclub@rivieraschools.com

Check the Parents Club link on the school websitefor upcoming events, community service opportunities,and information atwww.rivieraschools.com/parents-club

Like the Parents Club on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RivieraSchoolsParentsClub/

Follow the Parents Club on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rivieraschoolsparentsclub/

Parents Club Sponsored & Funded Events/Activities/Other

Welcome Back Staff Lunch & Gift
Back to School Breakfast
Field Trip Buses
Gifts for all Senior Athletes
Parents Club Meetings Coffee/Tea/Pastries
New PA System for Day School
Bingo Night
Parents Night Out
Support the Troops Care Packages
Charleston Wrap
Holiday Gifts for Office Staff & Maintenance
Holiday Store
Food Truck Night
Career Day
Special Olympics Sponsor
Carnival
Daddy Daughter Dance
Beauty and the Beast Sponsor
Book Fair
Story Time
Movie Night
Teacher Appreciation Week
End of Year Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Prep School Riviera Roundup – End of School Year BBQ
End of Year Staff Lunch & Gift
UPCOMING
Renovation of the Teacher Lounge at Day School (Summer 2018)
Speaker System in Gym at Prep School (Fall 2018)

DON'T FORGET TO LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at www.facebook.com/RivieraSchoolsParentsClub/ AND FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM AT www.instagram.com/rivieraschoolsparentsclub/

GO BULLDOGS!

Warmest regards,

Riviera Parents Club

Gigi de Troyban

Secretary

THANK YOU TO OUR BULLDOG PLATINUM SPONSOR

Carmen Garcia-Paul, DMD, MS

8525 SW 92 STREET, SUITE B-9, MIAMI, FL 33156

305-407-9000

www.miamibraces.com

THANK YOU TO OUR BULLDOG SILVER SPONSORS

https://insource-inc.com

www.civicagroup.com

THANK YOU TO OUR BULLDOG BRONZE SPONSOR

www.fnbsm.com

10291 NW 46th St, Sunrise, FL 33351
(954) 749-1800

melandrussin.com

herffjones.com

www.sagedining.com

www.hommenorthopedics.com

THANK YOU TO OUR BULLDOG END OF YEAR VOLUNTEER BREAKFAST SPONSOR

www.affiliatedhealthcare.com

THANK YOU TO OUR MONTLY MEETING BREAKFAST SPONSOR

www.rawjuce.com

THANK YOU TO OUR PRINTING SPONSOR

www.impressdcmedia.com

PC Calendar 2017-2018

The Parents Club sponsors many activities and events throughout the school year. Some events we plan include Family Bingo Night, Principal’s Story Time, Parents Night Out, Riviera Carnival, and many more.

Click HERE for our calendar listing all of the events, monthly meetings, and activities. We encourage you to attend and show your Bulldog spirit!

JOIN THE BULLDOG TEAM ON SUNDAY, APRIL 15, FOR A GREAT DAY OF FUN WHILE SUPPORTING THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS. 3 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE WILL BE GIVEN TO PARTICIPANTS.

$35 Early Registration Fee ($20 discounted registration with code: live unified) $40 Race Day Registration

Special Olympics Miami-Dade County

Riviera Schools and the Riviera Schools Parents Club are proud sponsors of the Special Olympics Miami-Dade County.

Volunteers are the backbone of the Special Olympics. They enable Special Olympics to offer sports training and competition and provide the athletes with the opportunity to grow and showcase their skills. There are many ways to volunteer with Special Olympics.

Volunteer opportunities can be found at http://specialolympicsflorida.org/miami-dade/volun...

Bulldog Chair Donation

The RSPC has a wonderful opportunity for our families and staff to dedicate a Bulldog Chair. When you dedicate a Bulldog Chair, an engraved plaque with your customized message will be permanently attached to the back of the chair. The Bulldog Chairs are used at indoor sporting events and school functions and are made with heavy aluminum frames and durable thick plastic cushions. Dedicate a chair to a player, coach, faculty member, student, family, or company.

Click HERE for the Bulldog Chair Donation Form and to see a photo of the chairs.

Thank you for your support.

Become a RSPC Sponsor

The RSPC is a non-profit organization that benefits the students, staff, and families of Riviera Schools. Our purpose is to organize a variety of academic and social programs that will enrich the educational experience for our children. Throughout the year the RSPC provides approximately 20 events on and off our campuses.

Riviera Schools is comprised of two campuses. Riviera Schools was established in 1950, is Coral Gables' oldest independent school, and is home to preschool through twelfth grade. Riviera Schools is comprised of two campuses. The Day School offers preschool through fifth grade. Riviera Preparatory School offers grades six through twelve with a college preparatory education that is committed to an individualized student curriculum.

As a sponsor of the RSPC your business will reach close to 1,000 families between our Day School and Preparatory campuses. We have designed different sponsorship packages that will fit your marketing needs and level of exposure to our student population.

To demonstrate your support, please complete and return the sponsorship form below. If you have any questions, please contact Anna Feiler at amf226@yahoo.com.

Click HERE for the Sponsorship Donation Form

PARENTS CLUB OFFICERS
President - Allison Cohen
VP - Day School - Nicole Gadala-Maria
VP - Prep School - Dina Abusad
Secretary - Gigi de Troyban
Treasurer - Diana Gutierrez