Monday Memo
December 16th, 2024
*Have you checked the lost & found? Please do by friday!
Families! We want to hear from you!
Your feedback is critical in helping Riverfield continue to improve for our students and community.
The survey is only open through Friday!
Parental Choice Tax Credit Update:
The application for the 2025-2026 Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit (OkPCTC) opens on February 18, 2025 at 9:00 am. This application will be for the 2025-2026 School Year (August 2025-May 2026).
- Complete the Primary Parent Form by December 19. This is necessary for you to receive your student's Enrollment Verification Number (EVN)
- RCDS will upload Student and Primary Parent information to the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) Portal
- OTC will assign each student an Enrollment Verification Number (EVN), emailed to the Primary Parent from [email protected]
- RFA will host an informational OkPCTC meeting on January 9, 2025 at 6pm
- Complete the OkPCTC application on Februrary 18, 2025
- See the OkPTCT FAQs for more info
Ravens give back in a big way
Upper School StuCo created a little friendly competition during the annual food drive between Upper School and Middle School Houses, which led to a massive haul for the Eugene Field's Food Pantry. As the all-school food drive continued, stacks of canned goods, macaroni and cheese, granola bars, and more lined the hallways and walls in both the Upper School and Middle School LAC. On Thursday, December 12, Middle and Upper School students packed the bus, a truck, and a van to deliver over 10,000 food items! Channel 2 reporter Cathy Tatum captured the action as students filled a room full of non-perishable food that will be used to feed students and families throughout the holiday season and keep the pantry stocked through the rest of the school year! StuCo President Holden Williams and Vice President Lily Clark were interviewed.
Way to go, Ravens. Your love and call to care for others shows.
Bringing Holiday Cheer to Youth Services
National Honor Society members brought holiday cheer and much needed relief to the staff of Youth Services of Tulsa last week. The team at YST needed many hands to decorate for the annual Holiday Party which is a much anticipated event for their guests. Thank you for sharing the warmth NHS!
Make Your Gift Count
The end of the year is a time many are inspired to make charitable gifts. If you choose to give to Riverfield before the end of December, please use these helpful tips to make sure your gift counts in the 2024 tax year.
- Riverfield will be open until Friday, December 20 if you would like to personally deliver your gift.
- Credit cards: Online gifts can be made at any time before midnight on Tuesday, December 31.
- Checks: Checks should be made out to Riverfield Country Day School and must be postmarked by Tuesday, December 31.
- Gifts of stock: Please allow time for processing by your financial institution.
Upcoming Events:
12/16-12/20: Middle School: Holiday Spirit Week
12/16: MS Basketball: Girls & Boys vs. Anderson | First game at 5pm
12/17: Pet Holiday Baskets ready for pick up in the Upper School
Basketball: Junior Vasity Boys & Varsity Girls & Boys vs. Liberty | First game at 5pm
12/19: Middle School Basketball: Girls & Boys vs. Keystone | First game at 5pm
12/20: Basketball: Junior Varsity Boys & Varsity Girls & Boys at Regent | First game at 5pm
12/23-1/5/2025: Winter Break (Campus grounds will be open for families except on Christmas and New Years days!)
FULL calendar HERE
Cafe Night
Seniors in the Riverfield Rocks program hosted the annual Cafe Night on Saturday, December 14. The audience enjoyed live music from Middle and Upper School students, including unique covers, original songs, and student-crafted ensembles. Thanks to all who came out and to all of our incredible musicians for putting on a stellar show!
The Betsy Project: Holiday Pet Basket pick up starts tuesday!
Did you order a pet basket for the furry friends in your life? The Betsy Project team will have all orders available on Tuesday, December 17 at the Upper School front desk. Thank you for supporting our student-led effort in supporting animals in need!
Celebrating 40 years at Sapphire Celebration 2025!
RFA's Sapphire Celebration team is calling for:
- Gift cards, $25 and up (drop off at the front desk of the main building!)
- Unique experiences, valuable services, and stellar items for the auction (share details or connect with alumni-parent volunteer Randa Briggs!)
- 10x10 works of art from our RCDS community (Connect with parent volunteer Amy Dorsey to get your canvas!)
- Help with class projects (Connect with parent volunteer Jesse Goen!)
- Sponsors & underwriters (details)
Way to go, Ravens!
Congratulations to RCDS Speech & Debate! This weekend, they took on the Muskogee Tournament, placing 3rd overall in the 3A Division. The team enjoyed seven podium finishes and five new qualifications for 3A Regional Tournament in the spring! Additionally, Muskogee was the first tournament of the season with the Champions Division, giving students the opportunity to face Regional competitors from any Division, and to compete against other teams regardless of the size of the school. Our Speech & Debate students showed their prowess with three podium finishes in the Champions Division!
Congratulations to Ravens eSports Valorant team and the Blue Raven Finals team for making it to the state championships! Blue Ravens are in the Final Four and are playing, Canute. The Valorant team faces off against Salina, the reigning High School State Champions. "Our teams should all be very proud of their accomplishments and to be leveling up to play in a big eSports arena," said eSports coach Paul Knight.
Upper School Basketball teams enjoyed a successful run at the Wilson Tournament. The Varsity Girls team finished 4th and the Varsity Boys team finished 3rd. Nicya Moore and Stella Thomas were named to the All-Tournament girls team. Max Harper and Parker Corbin were named to the All-Tournament boys team. Stone Loosvelt won the 3-point shooting contest. Congratulations to all!
Mid-Year call to join Booster Club and purchase an Athletic Pass!
Booster Club members support our Athletic and Competitive programs! Membership is $75.
- Two original, annual Booster Club t-shirts (collect them all by renewing membership every year!)
- Riverfield Athletics window decal
- Satisfaction of providing the financial & volunteer support necessary to operate Riverfield Athletics and competitive programs
Family Athletic Passes admit up to 6 immediate family members into all RCDS home games for all sports! Athletic Passes are $125.
Booster Club & Athletic Pass
Connecting our Communities
Check out Teacher & Staff Favorites, a family favorite to give thanks and celebrate our teachers for birthdays, holidays, or anytime throughout the year!
Support the businesses that support our families! Check out our Family Business Directory! It's free to submit your business listing.
WINTER RAVENWEAR AVAILABLE NOW!
As the weather turns cool, stay cozy in these fresh Ravenwear designs, available now via Schooleys!
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