Riverside Review

Dear RSI Families,

I would like to offer a sincere thank you to all our STEM Advisory participants—community partners, parents, students, and staff—who joined us for our kick-off meeting last night. I was truly impressed by the collaborative spirit focused on STEM school certification and the learning opportunities at Riverside. A special shout-out to Mr. Farrell, our assistant principal, and John Hochstetler, our school librarian, for their outstanding leadership in this important initiative. We have exciting potential for growth in our STEM offerings and outdoor learning at Riverside!

Wow! What an incredible turnout for the RSI PTO-sponsored Hawk Party on Thursday evening. Nearly 500 students came out to "Rock the Hawk," and fun was had by all!. A huge thank you to our wonderful parent and family volunteers for helping to supervise our young Hawks. We truly appreciate your support!

This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow is an eLearning day. Please know your students will find all assignments for the day in Canvas at 8AM. Please communicate directly with teachers if you have any questions.

Have a wonderful and safe weekend.

Sincerely,

Dana Kaminski, Ph.D.

Riverside Intermediate Principal

Riverside families- mark your calendars! Riverside Intermediate is planning a very special event to take place on the evening of Thursday, October 24th from 6:00-8:00p.m. We are thrilled to host the fourth annual Riverside International Fair. We are proud of all of the beautiful cultures represented at The River and are planning an evening to celebrate our wonderful diversity. We are seeking out families who would like to share about their culture. Sharing could include photographs, art, music, food, clothing and other contributions you might have. If your family would like to be part of the evening by sharing a display, please click on the Microsoft office form below. We are also trying to update our flag display that represents countries where our students and families are from. We currently have 63 flags. Please also click on the form below to indicate your country so that we can make sure we have your flag.

If you have any questions regarding this brief survey, feel free to contact

Lisa Finn: lfinn@hse.k12.in.us or

Sarah Van Overwalle: svanoverwalle@hse.k12.in.us

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=PkZ4tvvZX0eBU43PqJYEfVGDwbIWZ5pDp27Bn8shdoBUQUNLU1NaWjhSR0RDQldFOVdQNkZTMjY1Ny4u

At Hamilton Southeastern Schools, our primary goal is to ensure every student receives a high-quality education, but we can't do it alone. Frequent absences hinder academic progress, adding stress for students, families, and teachers. That’s why we’re asking families to partner with us in ensuring regular attendance, so together, we can support every student’s academic success. Click the link to learn more: https://www.hseschools.org/posts/~board/district-news/post/present-for-success-attendance-matters

School Start: 9:15AM

School End: 4:00PM

September 30th - October 9th: Scholastic Book Fair

September 30th: Parent/teacher conferences begin

Our goal is to keep our parents/guardians informed of the events and policies at RSI. Please read the information below and call the school office with any questions. Thanks for being such a vital part of making Riverside Intermediate a special school.

Skyward allows parents to access students’ grades from teachers’ electronic grade books.

ParentSquare will be used as the primary communication tool between the HSE school district and students, parents, and staff for emergency situations (for example: school delays or closings). It will also be used for attendance and general information as well throughout the year to notify parents about important information, upcoming events, or milestones.

iPads are required for all students in the 5th and 6th grade to expand our HSE21 curriculum. Please visit our website https://rsi.hseschools.org/academics/tech-in-the-classroom

The Riverside Review is our weekly newsletter that is sent out via ParentSquare. It is also posted on our website at https://rsi.hseschools.org/our-school/news-and-events

It is full of important information and scheduled activities.

Our Calendar is on our website with the most up to date information. https://www.hsecalendars.org/public/genie/752/school/13/

School Attendance is extremely important. The school attendance line is 317-594-4328. Parents are requested to notify the school as soon as possible. Automated letters will be sent out when your student reaches 5, 8 and 10 absences whether the absences are excused or unexcused. See the student handbook for the detailed attendance policy.

The Tardy Bell rings at 9:15 am. If your student is going to be late to school or absent from school, please call our attendance line at 317-594-4328.

Change of Transportation/ Early Dismissal requires a note sent to school with your student. Be sure to include your student’s full name. Your student should give the note to their homeroom teacher first thing in the morning. This will advise the office of a change. The dismissal bell rings at 4:00 pm. Our office does NOT use Dismissal Manager.

All Cell Phones are to be off and secured in student lockers during the school day. Their use during the school day is forbidden. Cell phones will be confiscated if visible during the school day. All confiscated cell phones must be picked up by a parent.

To be Excused from Participation in PE, students MUST have a doctor’s note stating why he/she cannot participate and for how long the student should be excused. A parental note may be used for one day only.

Safe Visitor Background Checks MUST be on file with the school to volunteer or go on a field trip. Background checks are valid for 3 years.

Address Changes must be reported to the main office and require proof of residency. Refer to the HSE website for acceptable documents.

Golden Hawk of the Month is the character education program at RSI. Students will be recognized for displaying any of HSE’s nine positive character traits throughout the year by earning a poster and a prize!

The Counselors at RSI loop with the students. Therefore, your student will have the same counselor for 5th and 6th grade. Individual counseling, group counseling, classroom guidance, and character education are all services provided by the counselors at RSI.

Breakfast and Lunch pricing for this school year: breakfast meal $1.50, student lunch K-6 meal is $2.80. Checks may be made payable to RSI. Please include student ID number on the check. You may also use your debit or credit card to pay for lunch online through eFunds.

Free and Reduced Application is available with a parent Skyward login. For complete instructions, click here.

Canvas is a tool for teachers to use to distribute important information, submit assignments, and more. Students use the same credentials for Canvas as they use to log into the computers at school.

All HSE Schools student handbooks (K-12) are now online for easier access. The 5/6 handbook is available via this link:https://rsi.hseschools.org/our-school/student-handbook

We encourage you to review it at your earliest convenience. Should you have any questions, please contact the RSI main office at 317-594-4320. Our staff is available to assist you. Have a great school year!

President - Christina Stenske

Vice President - Christine Gilchrist

Treasurer - Jenny Shoemaker

Secretary - Teresa Hunckler

Member at Large - Leslie Halcomb

Member at Large - Marissa Deckert

For any questions regarding PTO events, please email riversideintpto@gmail.com

• December 10th at 7pm (Public) / 6:30pm (Executive) - Launch Teacher Grants
• February 11th at 7pm (Public) / 6:30pm (Executive) - Approve Teacher Grants
• March 11th at 7pm (Public) / 6:30pm (Executive) - PTO nominations for 2025-2026 school year
• April 15th at 7pm (Public) / 6:30pm (Executive) - Elections for incoming PTO 2025-2026
• May 13th at 7pm (Public) / 6:30pm (Executive) - Final meeting of the year and handover to incoming PTO Executives

Once again, amazing things are happening for the RSI PTO! We held our first of the year HAWK Party, which was a HUGE success with over 400 children in attendance. Lots of laughter, lots of music, lots of Kona ice! Thank you again for making this one of our top events of the school year. Looking forward to our next one on December 13th.

After the closeout, we received many requests to have your child attend the HAWK event. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept requests after the closure to ensure that we have enough volunteers and for the safety of the children. We apologize for this inconvenience this may have caused and do encourage all parents and guardians to sign up as soon as registration opens for the next HAWK Party on December 13th.

To the volunteers, your dedication to ensuring that this event was seamless cannot be stressed enough because you showed up and dedicated your time. We greatly appreciate your assistance in creating another fantastic memory for our children.

Parent-teacher conferences will be starting next week, and we want to thank the following vendors for donating or providing a meal for our teachers during these next several nights. We hope that you recognize them and show your appreciation by visiting their business.

September 30th – Puccini’s will provide a meal for all teachers

October 2nd – Four Day Ray will be providing boxed dinners for the teachers

October 7th – Bubba’s will provide Lemonade / Tea refreshments

October 7th - Beer Kitchen 101 will provide a meal for teachers

We have so much to be thankful for in September, including our first PTO meeting of the year, another successful Dine to Donate that raised over $260.00, and of course our Hawk Party.

In October, we are planning to enjoy Fall Break, and our favorite Dine to Donate event on October 23rd at Portillos.

Stay up to date with information from the PTO via our Facebook page, as well as our weekly communication in the Riverside Review.

As we prepare for the upcoming parent-teacher conferences, now is a wonderful time to review the teacher wish lists. There are many new items and opportunities to improve your child's learning experience in the classroom. Together, teachers, parents, guardians, and support staff all make a difference in the classroom.

Check out your teachers’ Wishlist

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Please see the attached list if your student is in need of a tutor!

The Salvation Army offers holiday assistance every year for families in need. They offer help on a first come, frist served basis. Please read the program requirements and required documents below. To apply, click the link for their website: Angel Tree (saangeltree.org).

The program requirements include:

• Each angel must be 12 years old or under on Christmas Day.
• Households must fall below 200% of the Federal Poverty line.
• Families must reside in Hamilton County.

Required Documents:

• Head of Household Government Issued ID.
• Official document(s) with the child's date of birth (birth certificate, medical card, school record, etc.).
• Custody documentation (custody order, school record, lease, tax return, welfare statement, etc.) if available.

RSI Families,

Riverside Intermediate is pleased to announce the return of the Snack Attack program for those students in need. This program, supported by the Fishers Youth Assistance Program, is designed to provide students a little extra nourishment for the weekend until they can receive a hot meal at school on Monday.

Here's how the program works. Your student will pick up a small sack of food to be taken home over the weekend. The sack is filled with individually wrapped snacks such as granola bars, fruit cups, pop tarts, peanut butter/crackers, Goldfish crackers, etc. The type of snacks will vary each week. Please let us know if your child has a peanut allergy as he/she will receive a special bag of peanut-free snacks.

There is no cost to you or the school. To be part of this free program, you must sign up your family online. https://forms.gle/qQ2GgbD32C66Dhfg7 or have questions, please contact FYAPFood@gmail.com

You can also reach out to Brenna Anton, the 6th grade school counselor, if you have questions.

5th Grade

Summary:

Students learned the difference between bystander and upstander. Students will learn the power of a bystander.

Try This at Home:

Ask your child to share what they learned about being an upstander. Let them know they can always come to you if they need someone to talk to.

6th Grade

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child used what they know about in-person bullying to compare it to cyberbullying. They learned and applied different strategies for responding to cyberbullying in a safe and healthy way.

Try This at Home:

Tell your child your thoughts on how social media has changed since you were in school. Ask your child about their thoughts on the benefits and disadvantages of social media in the world today.

YMI is seeking mentors for the 2024-25 school year. YMI mentors are matched with a student who they meet with on a weekly basis for roughly 30 minutes. Matches talk about life, work on projects, and play games. Ready to learn more? Visit our website at www.ymionline.org or scan the QR code and fill out the Interested in Mentoring form. We will answer all your questions and help you get connected.

Last week, we processed another batch of 100 meat chickens! We will have all retail cuts and whole chickens available at our best season discounts! This year we jumped back into raising broad-breasted white turkeys. Pre-orders are still open for the limited number of turkeys we will have for Thanksgiving. You don’t want to miss out on the incredible-tasting, pasture-raised, healthy alternative to the conventional options. They are fed a premium non-GMO feed from Kraut Creek that they feast on daily. You can place a pre-order deposit today on our website at www.remedyfarmindiana.com

Please let your friends and family know we are here to educate and engage in healthier approaches to sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices in Madison County and beyond. At Remedy, we value caring for the soil, earth, and food sources we use to nourish our animals, family, and community.

Hope to see you on September 21st or October 5th this Fall!

The Scholastic Book Fair will be visiting RSI from Sept 30-Oct 9. Students should have brought home information already. We will be open Monday evening during parent/teacher conferences. Please stop by!

Share this link with family members who are looking to purchase gifts for your student. What better gift than a book!

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/riversideintermediate3

eWallets can be set up through the link if you prefer not to send in cash. Keep in mind any unspent eWallet funds will stay in your account and can be used at future Scholastic book fairs or transferred to a sibling. If you are paying by check, please make them out to Riverside Intermediate.

Thanks for supporting the RSI library!

Winter Recreational Basketball Registration is Open

• Boys Basketball - Registration for the Mudsock Boys Basketball rec season (K - 8th) and (New) Mudsock Elite (formerly Rec+) is open at myathletics.com. Please note, Mudsock Elite will be separate from the rec league; players who register for Mudsock Elite will NOT be required to register for rec basketball. Learn more.
• Girls Basketball - Registration for the Mudsock Girls Basketball rec season (K-8) is open now at myathletics.com. Save-the-date for the November 2nd Recreational Opening Day Jamboree. Learn more.

(New) esports - Registration for our brand-new esports league is just around the corner, and it’s open to gamers in the 10U-14U divisions. Team play kicks off this winter. Information will be updated here soon.

Volunteer of the Month Nominations – Fall sport families, has a coach or a board member gone out of their way to make your experience great this season? We would love to hear about it! Thank you for emailing info@myathletics.com to nominate them.

This newsletter will assist you with all questions regarding Food Service - please click below.

6:30am before school - click button below for enrollment instructions

Skyward allows parents to access grades, report cards, bus information, immunization records, lunch account/food service information, student fees, schedules, and the BACK TO SCHOOL FORMS 2024-2025. All students are required to have an iPad to expand our HSE21 curriculum. Please visit our HSE21 website for more information.

The following instructions are how to create and pair accounts in Canvas. Your HSE students will be using Canvas throughout virtual and in-person instructions. If you have a child or children that are new to the district, please use the following instructions to link your child's Canvas account to your parent account. Please note that if you have already created a Parent Canvas account and linked your child(ren)'s account(s), you will not need to do this.

You will need your child's school email address and ID#. This information can be found in Skyward. Please click here to access Skyward. If the link is not working, you can go to the HSE homepage and click on the Canvas tab located at the top right of the screen.

Once you are logged in, you will select your child's name from the drop down menu under Family Access at the top of the page. Next, you will click on the Student Info tab from the column on the left. Your child's school email can be found next to the word School in the middle of the screen (just to the right of their school picture) and their school ID # is located under their picture (their school ID # is labeled as Other ID).

Steps:

1. Please click here to access Canvas. If the link is not working, you can go to the HSE homepage and click on the Canvas tab located at the top right of the screen. You will click on the Students/Staff Portal rectangle to login with your child's information, using your child's full school email address as the username. Enter "hse" in front of their 6 digit other ID number for the password. You will now be logged in under their name.
2. While on their Canvas page, click on Account and then Settings. Look to the right and click Pair with Observer. You will need to write down the code so you can use it to link your accounts.
3. Click Account and Logout. You are now logged out of your child's account.
4. If you have multiple students in the district, you will need to complete steps 1-3 for each of your children. You will need a pairing code for each student in an HSE school.
5. Once you have a pairing code for each of your children, you will click here to access the home page of Canvas. If the link is not working, you can go to the HSE homepage and click on the Canvas tab located at the top right of the screen. You will click on the Parent Canvas Portal rectangle to create your profile. You will need your name, email, create a password, and one student pairing code. Click on Start Participating.
6. Check your email now to finalize your Canvas sign-up.
7. To add other children, go back to the HSE homepage, click Canvas tab, click Parent Portal, and login. Click on Account, click on Observing, and add your next child's pairing code.

This webpage below is intended to spotlight school and community activities of interest to students, staff, parents and those residing within the boundaries of HSE Schools.

Interested in finding out about things going on throughout our district - take a look at the Community Insider!

RIVERSIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

11014 Eller Road ♦ Fishers, IN ♦ 46038

317.594.4320 (phone)

317.594.4328 (attendance line)

317.594.4329 (fax)

Follow Us on X: @RSIGoldenHawks