Riverside Community Council (RCC)

Our Mission

Members of the Riverside Community Council work to:

Build a strong bridge from home to school through families’ involvement beyond the classroom
Foster a welcoming school community and culture
Engage the entire school community in ongoing dialogue that advances the quality of Riverside Magnet School
Support a passionate focus on the success of all scholars in becoming life-long learners
Create opportunities for collaboration between families, school staff, Goodwin University, and the broader local community
Advocate for Riverside Magnet School and its core values

Our Vision

The Riverside Community Council serves as a forum for families, teachers, staff, and administrators to share ideas, support learning, sustain a vibrant school community and help shape the future direction of Riverside Magnet School.

Meeting Topics

RCC meetings provide an opportunity to hear directly from school administrators on any important updates or school news. Staff and teachers typically also share information about classroom activities or other updates pertaining to the school day or Studio happenings. In addition, the meetings provide an opportunity for parents/families to ask questions, raise concerns and/or provide suggestions/ideas. Lastly, meetings may include time for working collaboratively on new ideas, event planning, etc.

Potential sub-councils with specific focuses, may include:

Special Events & Fundraising – members play a key role in organizing and staffing school events from social events like family outings to holiday/seasonal events.
Recruitment & Outreach – members play an active role in school recruitment efforts, serve as advocate/ambassadors, and assist in efforts to retain students for full matriculation from preK through grade 5. This team would also work to create positive relationships with local community organizations and surrounding towns for collaboration opportunities.
Partnership & Learning – members partner with RMS staff and administrators to provide input and feedback on learning tools, curriculum and other techniques applicable in classroom settings.

If you have questions about the Riverside Community Council or are interested in becoming a member, please email riversidemagnetcc@gmail.com or reach out to Casey Guiheen, Family Engagement Coordinator, at cguiheen@goodwinmagnetsystem.org.