Rivers Edge Academy - Rock Lake

Happy World Ocean Day! 🌊🦦

Today we’re celebrating our oceans, the animals who call them home, and the little learners who will help shape a brighter future.

At our school, we believe kindness extends beyond the classroom — to our friends, families, communities, and the world around us.

Looking for a simple way to celebrate with your child today? Try reading a book about ocean animals, taking a family walk to pick up litter, using a reusable water bottle, or talking about why clean water matters.

Small moments like these help children build curiosity, kindness, and care for the world around them. 💙

It’s Child Safety Week! 🛡️

Safety starts with the small things we practice every day: holding hands in the parking lot, walking feet in the classroom, kind reminders from teachers, and knowing when to ask a trusted adult for help.

We’re proud to create a safe, caring environment where children can explore, learn, and grow with confidence.

Our VPK class took creativity outdoors today! 🎨☀️ The students brought their art supplies outside and enjoyed creating masterpieces together at the picnic tables. Fresh air, imagination, and lots of smiles made for the perfect learning experience! 🖌️🌿💛

What an INCREDIBLE week celebrating our amazing teachers! 🏕️🍎✨ We are so thankful for all of our wonderful families who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week so special by showing our staff so much love and appreciation ❤️

This year’s camping theme was a huge hit! ⛺🔥 Our teachers enjoyed yummy s’mores trail mix 🍫, made delicious s’mores over an indoor stove 🔥, and topped it all off with tasty walking tacos 🌮😋 We loved spoiling the incredible educators who make our school such a happy, loving place each day 💛

Thank you again for helping us celebrate the heart of our school — our teachers! 🍎✨

Today is National Day Without Child Care — a day that reminds us just how important child care is for families, children, and communities.

Our schools are open today, and we’re proud to continue supporting the families who rely on us each day. We also recognize the meaning behind this day and the awareness it brings to an important truth: child care is critical infrastructure that supports families, workplaces, and communities.

This effort also reinforces the need for greater investment in child care, so the cost of care does not continue to fall entirely on families and providers.

To our teachers and school teams: thank you for the love, patience, and care you bring into our classrooms every day. You make a difference for children and families in so many meaningful ways. 💙

🦸‍♀️🦸‍♂️ Our little superheroes showed up STRONG for National Superhero Day! 💥
From capes to masks, our students saved the day while learning, creating, and having a blast together! 💫 Whether they were building, exploring, or rescuing stuffed animals from high-up spots, every hero used their special powers in amazing ways. 🧸✨
We loved seeing their confidence, creativity, and teamwork shine bright today! ✨
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Behind every bright and joyful classroom is a teacher who helps it shine.
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re celebrating the warmth, creativity, and care our teachers bring to their work. They guide, support, and uplift our children—helping them grow with confidence and curiosity.
Thank you for being the sunshine in our school! ☀️

This week, we’re recognizing Children’s Mental Health Action Week and the importance of supporting children’s emotional well-being from the very beginning.

We understand that healthy development goes beyond academics. Whole-child development means caring for children’s hearts, minds, bodies, and emotions, helping them feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

A few simple ways families can support children’s mental health every day:
🌱 Name feelings together. Help children build emotional language by saying things like, “It looks like you’re feeling frustrated.”
💛 Create predictable routines. Consistent mealtimes, bedtimes, and transitions help children feel secure.
🧸 Make time for connection. Even a few minutes of focused, screen-free time can help children feel seen and valued.
🌬️ Practice calming strategies. Deep breaths, quiet time, movement, or a favorite comfort item can help children reset.
👂 Listen with patience. Big feelings can look like big behaviors. Staying calm helps children learn how to regulate.

This week is a meaningful reminder that supporting children’s mental health is part of helping them grow, learn, and thrive.

Busy little hands, big learning in action! 💪📚✨
Our students are hard at work exploring, creating, and growing every day. We love watching their focus, determination, and pride shine through in everything they do!

🌺🌴 ALOHA, FAMILIES! 🌴🌺

Just a friendly reminder that the **Longwood Luau** is right around the corner—and we can’t wait to see you there! 🎉☀️

📍 Reiter Park
📅 May 2nd
⏰ Starting at 4:00 PM

Be sure to stop by and say hi 👋💛 We’d love to meet your family, share what makes our school so special 📚✨, and answer any questions you may have!

🌟 **Don’t forget our referral bonus!** 🌟
Bring a friend who’s looking for childcare 👶💬 and when they enroll, YOU will receive a 💵 **$150 referral credit** after 45 days! 🙌🎉

Grab your crew, wear your luau best 🌺🌊, and come enjoy an evening of fun, connection, and community! 🥳💛