Riverview Families,
What an amazing school year it has been! I have said it over and over, that Riverview is a special place because of the people that make up our school community: the teachers, the staff, the families, and especially the students. I'm so grateful to be a part of this community.
We sure had some memorable events this year. Family Fun Night; the Fun Run; Family Movie Night; African Drumming; the science fair; Grand Day; the Balloons Over Riverview parade; the learner showcase; the MYRA challenge; Student of the Month celebrations; band concerts, dress up days, field trips, author visits, nature walks, buddy classrooms, and so much more! Every time we did one of these things, our focus was on our students, their learning, and making sure they had a positive and joyful school experience. Thank you to all of you and to our incredible staff at Riverview for the time, effort, and skill that was put into each of these experiences. Ultimately it was our learners that benefited.
And speaking of learning... our students did A LOT of it this year. Spring assessments are only one way to measure learning, but when we look at the results we see some amazing growth from our learners. We invested deeply in our literacy instruction and resources this school year and the result was a significant increase in scores from last fall. At the start of the year, we set an ambitious goal that the percentage of learners who are meeting grade level standards on the spring Fastbridge aReading assessment would increase by 4% when compared to last spring. After wrapping up our spring assessments last week and compiling the data, we learned that we blew our goal out of the water. We actually saw an increase of 9% in proficiency from last spring to today! I know I shared this news in last's week's Riverview Reader, but I am so excited about it I just needed to share it again! We continue to be amazed at what our learners are capable of!
I feel incredibly proud of our students. I feel grateful for our teachers and staff. And I feel blessed to receive the support we do from so many Riverview families. I'm already looking forward to next year, hearing from our students about their summer vacations, and continuing to build on the terrific success we had this school year.
Best wishes for a safe, healthy, refreshing, and fun summer vacation! Don't forget to read!
Shawn Peck
Principal
FROM THE SCHOLASTIC KIDS & FAMILY READING REPORT: THE SUMMER READING IMPERATIVE" (click link to read whole article)
"At first glance, parents seem aware of the importance of summer reading, as 94% agree reading over the summer can help their child during the school year. And yet, nearly half of parents with school-age children are unaware of the “summer slide” (47%), the loss of academic skills that occurs when school is not in session and which is attributed largely to the lack of reading. This is of critical importance as the effects of the summer slide are cumulative. Researchers estimate that by the time a struggling reader reaches middle school, summer reading loss has accumulated to a two-year lag in reading achievement."
It is so important that you keep your child reading over the summer so they can continue to practice the skills they learned throughout the school year. If they don't, research says that they will "slide" backwards and lose progress by the time fall rolls around. So - be sure to stock up on books any way you can! Read AT LEAST 20 minutes per day (although getting lost in a book for hours during a long summer day is just fine too!). We are so fortunate to be connected to a wonderful public library system in Dakota County. There are "free little libraries" scattered around our community. Barnes & Noble has a fun summer reading program that allows kids to pick out free books if they show they are reading over the summer. And if you are having a hard time finding books for your kids to choose over the summer months, call the school. We can help!
If your child - or a child you know - is ready to start kindergarten in fall 2025, now is the time to enroll! Enrolling now ensures you’re in the loop for all upcoming events and communications and it gives schools a chance to plan so they are fully prepared to give your child the best start possible. Enroll today at bit.ly/kindergarten-enrollment. We can’t wait to welcome our new learners this fall!
Visit the RVES Spirit Wear School Store for lots of ways to show your school spirit. You can order online and pick up at school. Everything is super easy and all profits from sales are used by the Riverview PTP to support students and staff. Thank you for your support!
Please email spiritwear@rvesptp.org if you have questions or to arrange a pick up time at the school store.
Riverview CARES
- Cooperation
- Assertiveness
- Responsibility
- Empathy
- Self-Control
About Riverview: A Learner Centered Community
The mission of Riverview Elementary School, a learner-centered community that transforms the future of learning, is to ensure each individual continuously grows emotionally, socially, and academically to have a positive impact in their communities through:
- Honoring the diverseness of our communities
- Learning experiences driven by passions, sparks, and interests
- Reflection on the learning process and real-life experiences
- Collaborative relationships, trust, and open communication
Our Objectives:
- Each learner continuously demonstrates academic and personal growth.
- Each learner develops the skills to understand how they learn best.
- Each learner possesses the skills to advocate for themselves and others.
- Each learner continuously explores personal interests and passions to drive their learning.
Read more about our Strategic Framework here.
Email: speck@farmington.k12.mn.us
Website: https://rves.farmington.k12.mn.us/
Location: 4100 208th Street West, Farmington, MN 55024, USA
Phone: 651-460-1600
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rve192