Middle school · Florence Township School District
Riverfront School
Open · 7:55 AM–2:28 PM
Regular day 7:55 AM–2:28 PM · early dismissal ends 12:05 PM · delayed opening starts 9:55 AM
By 8:00 AM on the day of the absence or lateness, call (609) 499-4647 and follow the voicemail prompt for attendance, or text or call the district attendance officer at (609) 374-4838. Documentation goes to the main office; you have ten days to change an unexcused absence to excused.
This week
Full calendarMon
2Burlington County Red Ribbon Poster Contest - Submission DeadlineCrispy Chicken Nuggets, Turkey Cheese Sub, Chef SaladTue
3Soft Shell Chicken Fajita Tacos, Garden Veggie Burger, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Hearty Garden Vegetable Salad, Strawberry Banana Parfait, American-Style SubThu
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6Lunch from the district's monthly menu. Whole month
Reminders
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Student Chromebook Login
Username: school email address (found in Genesis). Password: the number zero (0) followed by the Student ID (found in Genesis).
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Genesis Medical Forms
Complete medical forms in Genesis on a desktop computer or laptop; forms cannot be completed on a phone.
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Coming up
All datesNov11–12
Red Ribbon Poster Display and Public Voting
Posters displayed at Rowan College at Burlington County; voting 10 AM - 4 PM.
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Nov16
Jump Into Reading - Signed Logs Due
Students must turn in signed reading logs to school.
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Nov19
Thanksgiving Food Drive Due
Send Thanksgiving food drive items to school (especially turkeys needed).
due
Dec9
Who to contact
Full staff directory (68)
After-care
- Delays & early dismissalsDistrict-run EMP/EDP, registration through ezchildtrack. Open on regular school days and most half days; closed for weather or emergency closings and on the one-session days before Thanksgiving, winter and spring recess. The school handbook says EDP runs until 5:00 PM, the district page 6:00 PM.
- After-care Family Handbook
Documents
More from the newsletter
Latest newsletter summary
October 2026 Riverfront School newsletter: principal's message on Core 4 Values (Kind, Responsible, Respectful, Safe) and student points system; September attendance recognition (96% overall, 4th grade Mr. McGowan/Ms. Daly class top at 99%); October calendar including Week of Respect, PTO meeting, school closures, and a new Genesis feature to report absences online; late bus service beginning September 15. This newsletter from Riverfront introduces and reminds families about several school-wide programs: attendance incentives (including the year-long "Pie This Guy!" challenge with Mr. Pascal), the PBIS program recognizing Core 4 Values with monthly trophies and school-wide activities, and a character trait highlighted monthly. It also covers the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application, Pine Street dismissal and parking safety rules, the Cell Phone/Yondr pouch expectations, Camp Cardinal (Oct 24, 2026), and reminders about Genesis forms, arrival/dismissal times, Chromebook logins, and outside food/drink rules. Fall Clubs this year split into two five-week sessions (up to 25 students each, 50 total); permission slips emailed October 1 and due 10/2, with wait list moving on if not completed. Future Flashes Night at Florence High School on Oct 1 at 6 PM for Riverfront 6th-8th graders. Burlington County Red Ribbon Poster Contest (due Nov 2), Jump Into Reading Challenge for grades 1-4 (Oct 5 - Nov 13), and the Annual Giving Food Drive (kicks off Oct 19; Thanksgiving drive due Nov 19, Holiday drive due Dec 9). Character Education award winners for September recognized for Friendliness, and Elk's Student of the Month for September honored Latif Williams. Riverfront School newsletter highlights September staff and student recognitions (Staff Member of the Month, Golden Apple Award for Mrs. Nicole Czepiel, Bordentown Elks Student of the Month Latif Williams), the High Five Staff nomination form, Riverfront Instrumental Music lesson sign-ups for grades 4-5 for 2026-27, PTO leadership and 8th grade gown sales, and the upcoming Boo Bingo event on October 15. Riverfront School's newsletter highlights the Week of Respect (Oct 5-8, 2026) with daily dress-up themes, the 4th Grade Welcome to School Dance on Oct 8 ($5 tickets, with permission slip and money due 10/7), and School Violence Awareness Week (Oct 19-23, 2026) with daily dress-up days. Chromebook insurance is available for $35 by check to the Main Office. Riverfront School newsletter lists links to the athletic schedule, handbook, Genesis portal, district events calendar, lunch menu, and website. Contact info and address for the school are provided. The block contains only navigational links and school contact details; no new dated events or policy changes are announced in this section.
Programs (3)
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Riverfront Instrumental Music Lessons (4th & 5th Grade)
30-minute pull-out instrumental lessons for 4th and 5th graders for 2026-27, on a rotating schedule based on number of lesson students. Instruments: flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, baritone horn, percussion. Lesson Info Sheet, Sign Up Form and Rental Information are available via the links.
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Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application
Families are asked to complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal Application as soon as possible, even if their child does not regularly eat school meals. Applications are confidential. If one was already completed this school year, no further action is needed. Questions: contact the school office. English and Spanish versions are available.
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Clubs & organizations (1)
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Riverfront PTO Officers
President: Brooke Roemer; VP/Fundraising Chair: Rachel Lester; Membership Chair: Ann Ragbeer; Secretary: Taylor Cipriani; Treasurer: Christine Hammell. Email: ftrspto@gmail.com
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Busing & arrival (1)
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PTO 8th Grade Graduation Gown Sale
PTO is selling 8th grade gowns for the moving up ceremony. Parents keep the gown after the ceremony (no return needed) and can reuse it for a younger sibling. This is the only option offered. Ordering and pricing info coming soon.
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Policy updates (2)
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Outside Food & Drinks
Students may only drink water during the day. Outside beverages must be in a plastic container and unopened. Food brought to school should stay in lockers until lunchtime. Dunkin Donuts/Starbucks drinks and open energy drinks are not permitted.
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Cell Phone & Yondr Pouch Expectations
Grades 4-5: place cell phones in a designated bin on the teacher's desk upon entering class. Grades 6-8: secure cell phones in assigned Yondr pouches during school hours. Students should not use or access phones during the school day.
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Procedures (4)
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Chromebook Insurance
Optional insurance for $35 protects against accidental damage, theft/vandalism (police report within 48 hours), fire (official fire report), electrical surge, and natural disasters. Uninsured repairs can cost up to $250. To purchase, send check payable to 'Florence Twp. BOE' to the Main Office with child's name/Chromebook Insurance on envelope and check memo.
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Arrival & Dismissal Times
Doors open at 7:45am (no sooner) and close at 7:55am. Students are dismissed at 2:28pm. Use the designated drop-off and pick-up locations on the map. Latest pick-up time for early dismissal is 1:45pm, to keep buses on schedule.
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Pine Street Dismissal & Parking Safety
Follow traffic cones in marked pick-up zones; pull up to the designated sign and keep hydrants clear; no double parking; curbside loading only. Parking is not permitted on East Front Street in front of the school.
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Report Absences Online via Genesis 'Notify Our Office'
New feature: report a child's absence the morning of the absence through the Genesis Parent Portal. Log in, click Attendance, select 'Notify Our Office', specify absence, date range, child, and reason. Phone option remains: call Main Office and press #1 by 8 am, or text the Attendance Officer at 609.374.4838. Call out each absence so the school knows the student is safe.
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Initiatives (4)
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PBIS Program & Core 4 Values
Teachers award PBIS points for demonstrating Core 4 Values: Kind, Responsible, Respectful, Safe. Each month the top-averaging class per grade earns a Championship Trophy. Every two months, school-wide activities (dodgeball, relay races, staff-vs-student games) are offered based on point totals. A character trait (e.g., kindness, honesty, perseverance) is highlighted monthly with recognition for positive examples.
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Attendance Incentives & Pie This Guy! Challenge
Students with perfect monthly attendance are entered into a gift card raffle. The class with the highest monthly attendance earns a Popcorn & Movie Party, a newsletter feature, and a morning shoutout. The year-long 'Pie This Guy!' challenge gives students chances to pie Mr. Pascal at the end-of-year assembly through perfect attendance and other incentives.
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Pie Mr. Pascal Attendance Initiative
Top attendance performers' tickets are entered into the Pie Mr. Pascal Attendance Initiative. September: over 200 students had perfect attendance; 4th grade Mr. McGowan/Ms. Daly class had 99%; grade-level winners: 5th Ms. Hartigan, 6th Ms. Hertzberg, 7th Mr. Willis, 8th Ms. Kalup.
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Core 4 Values: Kind, Responsible, Respectful, Safe
Students discussed what the four Core Values look and sound like at Riverfront. Students earn points for positive choices that can be used toward school-wide activities and incentives.
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People mentioned (1)
Nicole Czepiel
Golden Apple Award Winner - September
Pulled from the school's newsletter and website, and the district calendar.