Monday Memo
April 28th, 2025
Bring your cans on Friday for the last CanFest of the school year! Families are encouraged to bring their cans to the recycle huts anytime during the summer. Thanks for all your support this year!
Llamapalooza: Another smash hit!
The Blue Gym was packed with fans on Friday. Student performers took the stage in an epic end-of-the-year performance featuring 17 bands, 4th-12th grade. Share your Llamapalooza photos with us by tagging @RiverfieldRocks & @RCDSravens on Instagram!
TEDx Riverfield Country Day School
Congratulations to every 4th and 5th grade student and teacher for hosting their first official TEDxYouth event on Thursday! The Smolen Family Black Box Theatre was full of engaged audience members, listening to talks from students and adults. Coordinating this event was a major effort and was handled beautifully by each of the 4th/5th committees. All of the speakers and classmates poured their heart and soul into this event and it showed! You can check out more about the project and event at tedxriverfieldcountrydayschool.com.
EVENTS THIS WEEK:
4/28: Raven Fund Rally (Mon-Fri)
4/29: Senior Night (Ceremony between Varsity Girls & Boys Soccer games; approximately 6pm)
5/1: National College Signing/Decision Day
5/2: All-School Spring Expo (Beginning 8:30am, times vary)
Legacy Carnival (Following Expo, 10-1pm)
5/3: Upper School Prom
5/4: Betsy Project Dog Day & Cat Cafe
Riverfield Film Showcase
LOOKING AHEAD:
5/5: Staff Appreciation Week (Mon-Fri)
Varsity Soccer: First Round of State Playoffs
5/6: US STUCO End-of-Year Celebration
5/7: Middle & Upper School Honors Convocation (9am)
Athletic Banquet (6pm)
5/8: RFA Open Meeting (8:30am)
Blue Raven Singers - Thursday RoundUp!
5/9: BEST DAY EVER! (Lower School Field Day)
FULL CALENDAR
Raven Fund Rally is a Team effort! Game on!
Did you know that your student's tuition does NOT fully cover the cost of their Riverfield education? It's true! The Raven Fund exists to fill the gap between tuition and our annual budget. This week, students and staff are invited to dress up in celebration of the five major areas the Raven Fund supports.
New this year! Donors who contribute to the Raven Fund Rally at $100 or more will receive an 11'' x 17'' print of Paddywack, this year's 2nd/3rd grade auction project. How you can be part of the Raven Fund Rally:
Challenge: Leverage your gift and encourage others by offering a challenge or matching gift.
Share: Spread the word! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram and re-share our posts and stories to share the excitement.
Give: Gifts, pledges, and challenges made before 11:59 p.m. May 2nd will count toward our 150 donor goal.
Barnyard Brawl
On Friday, the RCDS Barnyard Brawl welcomed tennis players to compete in the annual tournament. The Barnyard Brawl offered a special nod to our beloved Paddywhack in the design of the t-shirt. Email Toby Clark to get yours! There are only a few left.
Raven Tennis Girls dominated with #1 and #2 singles champions Lily Clark and Zoe Jackson. #2 Doubles Emily Kiker and Sophia Diaz were also champions. #1 Doubles Katie Smith and Nicya Moore narrowly finished 2nd to a strong Henryetta team. Raven Tennis Boys finished 2nd to a strong Metro team earlier in the week with 2nd place singles finishers Quinn Steenson and Cole Patterson, 3rd place #1 Doubles Ethan Chesher and Cole Patterson, and 4th place #2 Doubles Alex Gund and Parker Corbin.
Celebrate all of our Athletes!
Spring Sports senior athletes will be recognized at Senior Night on Tuesday this week between the Varsity Girls and Varsity Boys soccer games, around 6:30pm. 5th-12th grade Student Athletes will be recognized at the Athletic Banquet on May 7, 6pm. Registrations prior to May 2, $15 entry fee. After May 2, $20 entry fee. Please RSVP here for dinner and attendance!
Freshmen strive to make Tulsa Better
Senior Advisors to Mayor Nichols, Gene Bulmash, Sr. Advisor of Housing, and Emily Hall, Sr. Advisor Homeless Division, were presented with housing solutions for Tulsa's un-housed populations. The Freshman Design Project to address the housing crisis in Tulsa started with one big question, "What makes a healthy life and what are the obstacles in creating and maintaining a healthy life in our community?" Inspired by Mayor Nichols visits to RCDS earlier in the year, the students set out to create temporary to permanent housing solutions for the City of Tulsa to consider. Both Bulmash and Hall were not only impressed with the level of research and creativity put into their projects, but asked for the presentations to add to their current body of work in achieving the Mayor's goal of reaching zero homelessness by 2030.
Circle the Wagons, y'all! Wild West Legacy Fest is May 2, 10AM-1pm!
Dust off yer boots, don yer best cowboy hat, and mosey on down for a day full of high-falutin’ fun The 8th grade class has rustled up a whole heap o’ excitement for cowpokes of all ages, including: Test Your Aim with carnival games; Country Music that'll have ya two-steppin’ 'til the cows come home; Vittles & Grub galore — from chuckwagon classics to sweet treats; Rootin'-Tootin' Activities like pony rides, lasso lessons, and more!
Preorder your tickets and food!
Legacy is an annual event hosted by the 8th grade students to raise money for future Middle School Field Trips. All are welcome! Children are required to be chaperoned by a parent or guardian.
treat our teachers & Tell them thanks!
RFA is collecting gratitudes from our RCDS families and students. Share your words of thanks by May 4. Choose any of these ways to share your gratitude:
1. Sign the Thank You card from RFA &/or complete a handwritten thank you form for those you wish to send them to. Thank You Cards and forms are at the front desk area of LS, MS, and US buildings.
2. Share your appreciations online! Complete this short form to say thanks from your phone or computer.
3. Help RFA spoil the teachers and staff! Hit the button below to contribute. Everything from to-go containers, candy, and soda is needed!
Camp Raven!
There are OODLES of fun camps still open with plenty of space available. Search your email for one titled, Camp Raven Enrollment is LIVE! to find the hidden enrollment link (for RCDS families and alumni only!) and get your campers signed up for our best summer ever!
Check out these camps that still have space available:
Week 1: Libraries RULE! (Grades 1-4 with Ms. Iorns & Mrs. Nelson)
Week 2: Mighty Minatures (Grades 5-8 with Ms. Wright )
Weeks 3 & 4: Fiber Arts (Grades 1-4 during week 3 & 5-8 during week 4 with Mrs. Painter-Wolfe & Ms. Beckman)
Week 5: Broadcasting (Grades 5-8 with Mr. Saunders & Mr. Blazek)
Week 6: Jr. Ravens: Nature & Cooking (Grades 1-2 with Ms. Sawyers)
Week 7: Flower Power (Grades 4-8 with Ms. Iorns & Mrs. Nelson)
Week 8: Puppetry 101 (Grades 3-6 with Emmy Award winning puppeteer, David Bizzaro)
Week 9: Best of Tulsa (Grades 3-6 with Ms. Farley & Ms. Robinson)
Week 10: It's Sew Fun! (Grades 5-8 with Ms. Iorns & Ms. Wolek)
Order your 2025 Camp Raven shirt!
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