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Ramily Weekly News -Week #7

Posted Date: 10/16/26 (01:52 PM)
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A banner for Riker Hill Elementary Ramily Weekly Update, Week 7, October 16, 2026, with a ram mascot.

Mrs. Triana’s Ram Report

We kicked off a great week with teacher professional development focused on collaboration and continued growth! 

We also held our first Ramily Pods, centered on respect and belonging. Our Rams absolutely loved the experience, and it was wonderful to see our Ramily Values in action as students connected with one another across grade levels. Thank you to our dedicated staff for the time, thought, and care you put into creating meaningful experiences that help every Ram feel valued.

Please be sure to read the entire newsletter and scroll down to review important dates and linked Halloween information!

We Are Ramily! ❤️🖤
Dana Triana, M.Ed.
Principal
 
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Celebrating Our Rams

Each week, our staff looks for classes demonstrating our Ramily Values—kindness, caring, respect, responsibility, friendliness, and safe choices.

Congratulations to this week’s shoutouts:

Ms. Rosario's First Grade Class is being recognized for demonstrating kindness, respect, and curiosity in STEAM! Students listened respectfully during class discussions and showed a genuine eagerness to learn, explore, and ask questions. They also demonstrated responsibility by making safe choices throughout the activity and working together to clean up. 

Ms. Brda's Second Grade Class has been walking down the hallway of Riker Hill following all of the HALLWAY expectation this past week. Way to show respect to other Rams!

Way to go, Rams! We are so proud of you!
 
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A smiling teacher and a ram mascot pose with a diverse group of elementary school students in a colorful classroom.
 

Ramily Tip for Home

 This month, our Ramily is focusing on being Respectful by treating others the way we want to be treated, valuing our differences, listening to others, and making choices that help everyone feel safe. 

During Violence Prevention Week, we will reinforce the importance of creating a safe school community where every Ram feels valued and supported. Students will reflect on questions such as: What makes a school safe? How can we show respect to others? What are our recess expectations? How can we solve conflicts peacefully? Through these conversations, we will continue to strengthen our commitment to The Ramily Way and remind students that our words and actions make a difference in creating a safe and respectful school for all.
 
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Important Ram-inders

Car Line & Morning Drop-Off
A huge thank you to all of our drivers! The car line has been running smoothly, and we appreciate everyone pulling all the way down—keep up the great work! As a quick reminder, the school day begins promptly at 7:55 AM. Arriving on time gives our students the best start to their morning, so thank you for your continued help getting everyone here bright and early!

After School Supervision
While many students like to stay and play on the playground after dismissal, it is important that they are actively supervised by an adult, and that students remain off the Lower Blacktop and fields to allow for after-school programs and safe bus departure.

REMINDER: NO Dogs on School Property
While we love all of our 4-legged Ramily members, it is technically against LPS BOE policy to have dogs on school grounds unless special permission is granted. With the volume of people on campus at pick-up, we are kindly requesting that you refrain from bringing your dog on school grounds or to your child(ren)'s dismissal location(s). 

We appreciate everyone's cooperation and assistance with keeping students safe!
 

Ram-ember These Dates- Upcoming Events


  • Liberty Drive ALL month long 
  • Monday, October 19- HSA Meeting 7:15 via Zoom 
  • Wednesday, October 21- 🧡 Unity Day – Wear Orange! Celebrate kindness, inclusion, and bullying prevention.
  • October 27-28- Book Fair 
  • October 29- HSA Trunk or Treat Event 
  • October 31- Halloween Parade & Parties

Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences
Conferences will take place November 2–4. School will be in session with early dismissal on these days. If you are traveling, please plan to attend your conference virtually or by phone. More information and Genesis sign-up details will be shared soon. Questions? Please email Mrs. Triana.

Visit https://rikerhill.livingston.org for more upcoming events!

Reminder: Every Friday is Riker Hill Spirit Day! 
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A colorful flyer for Livingston Public Schools Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days, outlining daily themes from Monday to Friday.
 
A colorful Halloween flyer for a Trunk or Treat event at Riker Hill Elementary, featuring a decorated car trunk, jack-o'-lanterns, and event details.
 

Ramily in the Community

Liberty Drive 
Our school community is coming together for an upcoming district-wide Community Drive! We are excited to support this effort and encourage all Riker Hill families to participate. For more information about the drive, please watch the short video created by our Student Council. 

HSA Updates 
Get connected and support our school community by joining the Riker Hill Elementary HSA! Sign up today using our online link. Be sure to read the weekly emails and visit the site for more information.

Livingston Neighbors Helping Neighbors
LNHN is a local nonprofit that helps families in our community facing unexpected hardship. 

Please contact Tom Sadowski Phone: 973-535-7961, ext. 231; tsadowski@livingstonnj.org; or Jacqui Byrne,the School Counselor,  jbyrne@livingston.org.
 
 

Third Grade Goes to Franklin Mines

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A group of smiling school children and their teacher pose together in a bright museum gallery filled with mineral and rock exhibits.
A group of students and an adult visit a museum, posing in front of glass display cases filled with minerals.
A group of elementary school students and two teachers pose for a photo inside a museum, in front of glass display cases filled with rocks and minerals.
 

Ramily Pods

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Three smiling students pose together in a bright classroom while coloring puzzle worksheets at their desks.
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Thank you for being a part of the RH Ramily!



RIKER HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
📍 31 Blackstone Drive, Livingston, NJ 07039
✉️ dtriana@livingston.org 
📞 973.535.8000