Riddle Elementary School

We're gearing up for another exciting school year! 📅✨ 📋 Don't forget to register: mcusd2.org/register Please note: Due to Skyward updates, you must delete your old Skyward app and redownload it. Login information will remain the same. 📆 View the 24-25 calendar: mcusd2.org/24-25Calendar

Open Interviews for elementary supervisors, paraprofessionals, and substitute positions for each of these roles are being conducted next week on July 15th, July 17th, and July 18th. 🤝💼 Interviews will be conducted on the following days: Monday, July 15th from 8 AM to 12 PM Wednesday, July 17th from 8 AM to 12 PM Thursday, July 18th from 4 PM to 6 PM All interviews will take place at Williams Elementary School. 🏫 If you can’t make an interview, but would still like to be considered, please complete the form with the link below and we will reach out with more information. Please note that this form does NOT replace the formal application. If you are selected to move forward, you will be required to complete a formal application. 👇 mcusd2.org/OpenInterviews24 🌞Summers Off 🕒Flexible Schedule 😁5.5 Hours Daily 🤝Leadership Opportunities 👨‍🏫First Steps As An Educator

School supply lists for the 2024-25 school year are now available with the link below!👇 mcusd2.org/SchoolSupplies24 📓🖍 Good news...school supplies will once again be provided for Franklin through Grades K-5 with the exception of: 🎒A backpack, a change of clothes, and diapers/wipes for Franklin students 🎒A backpack, lunch box (if they are bringing their lunch), tennis shoes for PE (if they don’t wear tennis shoes daily), and wired headphones with a 3.5mm jack (optional) for K-5 students. You can also find registration information, first day dates, and the full 2024-25 calendar with the same link listed above. Contact your school's main office if you have any questions. 📋🏫

Happy Fourth of July! Wishing you a joyful and safe celebration on this special day in American history. A reminder, all MCUSD#2 offices are closed.🇺🇸🎆

Registration is open for the 2024-25 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. 💻🎒

🍽️ July FREE Summer Meals! 🍽️ 🎒 Summer school meals are open to ANY child, age 0-18! Join us at Riddle and Williams Elementary Schools for breakfast and lunch, Monday - Friday, July 15-26. 🥞🍔 🕗 Breakfast: 8:00-8:15 AM 🍴 Lunch: 11:00-11:30 AM

A huge shoutout to our amazing custodians who are hard at work this summer preparing for next year! They recently went through training learning various methods to strip and wax flooring. 🧹 🙌

📢 Aramark Student Nutrition is hiring positions in our district! 🎉 Apply now at https://careers.aramark.com/ 🍽️

STEAM Summer Camp was held at Riddle Elementary School from June 3-7. Students from both Riddle and Williams engaged in the Engineering Design Process to develop and create game remixes. 🎮 These games were based on classic favorites but with a creative twist designed by the STEAM Camp members. ✨🌟 Using 3D printing, laser cutting, and graphic design skills, our talented campers brought their ideas to life. At the end of the week, students showcased and played their games with family and community members on Friday afternoon. 🖨️🖌️ 🎉 A big thank you to everyone who attended the showcase and to our generous sponsor, Land of Lincoln Credit Union, for making this camp free for all STEAM members. 💚💛

In observance of Juneteenth (Wednesday, June 19th), all Mattoon CUSD#2 offices are closed.

🖥️ From the office of the District Technology Department 🖥️ Registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open! 🎉🎉 We are excited to announce that our Skyward software updates are officially complete! You can complete registration on Skyward or by visiting https://mcusd2.org/register. Further action is required to access Skyward. Please delete your old Skyward app and redownload it. Login information will remain the same, but the link has changed which has been updated on our website. Thank you for your patience throughout this process. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your student’s building. Wishing you a safe rest of your summer!

The 5th-grade elementary spring band concert with students from Riddle and Williams was held on May 7th, 2024. The students did a great job showcasing what they had learned throughout the year! 🎷🥁🎶

On Monday, May 13, 2024, Riddle Elementary School hosted its first STEAM Family Night! Families were able to participate in a variety of activities that utilized the Engineering Design Process to solve a problem. The activities were led by the Riddle STEAM Club, which is a group of fourth and fifth grade students, who display leadership qualities and strive for academic excellence. At the close of the evening, a Sphero Mini STEAM Kit was raffled to families, and the winner was Maxine Elder, a second grade student in Mrs. Boyer's classroom. Fun was had by all as they used their critical thinking skills to problem solve! ✨👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🔧

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Winners for the May art contest winners were selected before school let out for the summer. Students were asked to use are supplies found in nature to create a flower images. The winners for May range from first grade up through fifth grade. Pictured from left to right are: Jaynah Tucker, Savannah Pentz, Jansen McDevitt, Paisley Nickels, Rowan Linder Waldhoff, Addi Drummond

Sophia Seba, Violet Weddle, Isolde Veach, and KaMiah Browder from Riddle Elementary School were recently chosen as art scholarship recipients to receive art supplies. The scholarship is awarded to students who show amazing talents creating art. The scholarships were provided by the Mattoon Arts Council. Congrats to these four students and thank you to the Mattoon Arts Council for making this possible! 🎨🖌️

Winners for the Riddle's April Art contest are pictured. Students are given an opportunity to be creative and finish a drawing each month. Winners are announced over the school intercom and awarded a prize. The student winners were KaMiah Browder, Addi Drummond, Piper Gibson, Abby Hills, Liliana Herschberger, Kyleigh Janssen, Maggie McClain. Not pictured are Jansen McDevitt and Maddox Lampe. Congratulations to all the Riddle, young, creative artists!

🍏📚 Sign up now for Golden Apple Summer Camp! 📚🍏 Enrich your child in Reading, Math, SEL, and STEAM activities! 🔢🧠🎨 🗓️ Monday - Friday, June 10 - June 20 🕗 8:15 am - 11:15 am 🏫 Hosted at Riddle & Williams Elementary 💰 FREE camp for students entering 1-8 Grade 🌟 Register now: mcusd2.org/GoldenApple24 Please note, meals and transportation will not be provided and there will be no camp on Wednesday, June 19. ❌

Sarah Bush Lincoln is offering Sports Physicals on Wednesday, June 11 from 5-7 PM at the SBL Family Medical Center (200 Richmond Avenue East, Mattoon, Illinois). 🏃‍♀️ The $20 appointment fee will be donated to the Mattoon Sports Booster Club. 💪 ✅ Cash or check only. Please make checks payable to Sarah Bush Lincoln. ✅ Insurance will not be billed, nor will insurance co-pays be collected. ✅ Immunizations will not be given. ✅ Parent must sign medical history form AND be in attendance. ✅ Appointments required. To schedule an appointment call 217-234-7000 (option 1 or 2). For more information, visit www.sarahbush.org/sportsphysicals. 📝 These physicals DO NOT meet the 9th grade physical requirement.

Tomorrow is the Elementary Band Concert at Williams Elementary School! Wishing our students from both schools the best of luck during their live performance! 🥁🎷🎺🎼