The Riverview Reader

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Riverview Families,

As you will be able to see in some of the pictures included in this newsletter, there have been several fun events in the past week! We held another Family Bowling Night, hosted the annual kindergarten gingerbread house engineering event, participated in a LEGO Robotics tournament, held a band concert, conducted community service projects, and more! Riverview has been a busy place and will continue to be one during the coming week. We appreciate the many volunteers, participants, and helpers that make these things possible. I am so grateful to be a part of a school community that is so invested in their child's education and in ensuring their school experience a positive one. Thank you for your partnership!

This week we have some fun (optional) dress up days, opportunities for giving, and more. There is sure to be a little extra energy in our school each day. Through it all, we will try to maintain as much routine and predictability to the school day as possible. As much as possible, our focus will still be on learning and moving our academic goals forward. We are asking for your help with this at home as well! Even though we are all a little busier than normal this time of year, please make sure your child is still reading 20-30 minutes each night, getting to bed at a good time, and limiting their screen time to intentional use only. Thank you for your help with this!

This is the last newsletter until the new year. I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season filled with joy, hope, and love.

Shawn Peck

Principal

• Wednesday, December 18 - Trimester 1 Grades Available on Infinite Campus
• December 23 - January 3 - NO SCHOOL; Winter Break (The Main Office Will Be Closed)
• Thursday, January 9 - CARES Student of the Month Celebration
• Friday, January 10 - NO SCHOOL; Professional Development Day For Teachers
• Monday, January 13 - OMNI Community Night For RVES Families (see below for details)
• Tuesday, January 14 - PTP Meeting 5:30 at RVES
• Wednesday, January 15 - 2025 Kindergarten Info Night; 6:00 at FHS (see below for details)
• Monday, January 20 - NO SCHOOL; MLK Jr. Day
• Friday, January 24 - Family Movie Night at RVES

The RVES Lego Robotics team, under the leadership of advisor, Ms. Crystie Dufon capped off an amazing season by earning 1st place in their section in the mission robot event at the annual Minnesota Tournament in Victoria this weekend. This group has worked very hard (and had lots of fun) over the past couple of months to prepare and learn together. We are so proud of their dedication, teamwork, creativity, ingenuity, and commitment to excellence!

The Farmington PD’s annual “Toys for Town” toy drive was a huge success! Riverview was a donation site and last a large bin of toys was collected by the organizers of the event. We are so grateful for the generosity of the Riverview community. Thank you to the many people who donated.

The multiage community participated in an interdisciplinary service learning project focused on bringing joy to the residents at Trinity Nursing Home. They were busy little elves last Friday. They made and wrapped 27 fleece blankets. They also wrapped fuzzy socks, word puzzle books, board/card games, lotions, candy and treats for the residents. The students did a wonderful job showing cooperation and responsibility. They will be bringing these gift to Trinity Nursing Home on Thursday, December 19.

Thank you to our multiage families and students for their donations and hard work!

Riverview welcomes Mr.Travis Sohn, who has joined our team as a special education paraprofessional! Travis graduated from William Penn University in Iowa with a degree in Elementary Education. He shared, "I am looking forward to helping our students learn and grow and to being an overall positive role model that our young learners can look up to." We are excited for Travis to be a part of the Riverview team and we know he will do a great job helping our students learn and grow.

Travis lives in Farmington with his wife, Heidi and daughter, Briella, who is in Kindergarten at Riverview. In his spare time he enjoys golfing, grilling, and going on walks and bike rides with his family. He also enjoys watching sporting events, especially the Florida Gators.

The RVES PTP would like your help to host a Hot-Holiday-Drink Break for our amazing Riverview staff on Friday, December 20. Parents - please click the link below and help us send the staff into the long winter break with a little treat!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849ADAF2FA2FDCE9-54021596-holiday

Please reach out to PTP president, Tamara Barum at PresidentRVESPTP@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Our lost and found has collected many misplaced items over the past couple of months. Please see the pictures below (or stop by the school) to check to see if anything looks familiar. Our hope is that all lost items are returned to their rightful owners, however any unclaimed items after winter break will be donated.

Also, a quick reminder to label your child's tags with their name or at least their initials so that we have a better chance of returning lost items to them.

Registration for next year's kindergarteners is now open! Kindergarten is an important and exciting milestone, filled with curiosity, discovery, and growth, and we are here to support families every step of the way!

Click here to learn more and complete the registration process. We appreciate families doing this early so we can have plenty of time to plan for next year.

Also, mark your calendars! On January 15, 2025 - parents/special grown-ups of next year's kindergarten learners, please join us at 6:00 PM in the Farmington High School Recital Hall for our Kindergarten Information Night. At our Kindergarten Information Night, we’ll share things you will need to know about this important next step, including an overview of Kindergarten in ISD 192, what kindergarten readiness looks like, how to enroll, early childhood screening, immunization requirements, and future Kindergarten events and how we will stay connected with you between now and the first day of school to ensure a smooth start.

Age Requirement:

• Students must turn 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025, to meet the age requirements for kindergarten enrollment for the 2025-26 school year.

Preparing for Registration:

• To ensure a smooth enrollment process, please start gathering the following documents and information ahead of time:
• Proof of age document (birth certificate, hospital record, or passport).
• Copy of immunization records.
• Names and phone numbers for three emergency contacts.
• If your name does not appear on the birth certificate, provide court or other legal documents showing your legal status to enroll the child (e.g., custody documents, Delegation of Parental Authority, or a letter from the county authorizing enrollment).
• You will be able to upload documents with your online application. If you cannot upload them or do not yet have the required documents, you may still complete your application. However, your child will not be able to attend school until all required documents are received.

We’re Here to Help:

• In the coming weeks we will be sharing additional information. We are so glad you’ve chosen Farmington Area Public Schools, and we look forward to welcoming your kindergartner to our community of learners! Please mark your calendar for Kindergarten registration starting December 2nd and our Kindergarten Information Night on January 15th—we can’t wait to see you!

Report cards for trimester 1 will be viewable to parents/guardians at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, Dec. 18. We do not send copies of report cards home, so you will need to log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to see your child's marks. If you need any help setting up an Infinite Campus account please contact the Riverview main office for assistance.

There will be no school from Dec. 23-Jan. 3 due to winter break. The main office will be closed during these two weeks.

What is the Tiger Pantry: A mini food pantry located right here in our school!

Who is the Tiger Pantry for: Everyone!! ALL RVES students and their families are welcomed and encouraged to use the pantry whenever needed.

How to access the Tiger Pantry: It’s easy! No forms, no questions, no wait! You can come in and help yourself or instruct your child what items to bring home in their backpack. To get to the gray metal cabinet go through the main office, and an administrative assistant will direct you.

Who stocks the Tiger Pantry: YOU do! RVES families who are able to give are the main providers for our Tiger Pantry.

What to give: For a detailed list visit http://rvesptp.org. Think about what is quick/easy and what your kids/family like. Items for simple meal kits (breakfast, lunch or dinner), grocery gift cards, gas gift cards, laundry/dish/hand soap, hygiene products, cleaning supplies.

When to give: Anytime! We accept donations every day the school is open. We will also designate each grade one calendar month during the school year to ensure our Tiger Pantry stays stocked. This is a great way to get your kiddos involved in helping others!!

How to give: Lots of ways! Send items directly with your child to give to their teacher or drop items off at the office during school hours.

Who manages our Tiger Pantry: Parent volunteers from our RVES PTP Committee alongside our representatives from 360 Communities.

KEEPING THE PANTRY STOCKED

September: PTP/360 Communities

October: Stepping Stones and Wee Tigers

November: Kindergarten

December: First Grade

January: Second Grade

February: Third Grade

March: Fourth Grade

April: Fifth Grade

May: Multiage

Our paraprofessionals are a vital part of our team and they do so much every day for our students. Like everyone, they have to miss work from time to time due to illness, family matters, etc. When that happens, it leaves our learners with less support. And unfortunately, often times these absences go "unfilled" due to a shortage of capable and willing subs. That is why we are asking for people in our Riverview community to consider being a para sub. The pay is $15 per hour and you can work as much (or as little) as you want. Whether you sub one day or every day, each time you enter a classroom, you are responsible for the helping the most important resource we have in our school -- our children.

If you would like to sign up to sub as a teacher or paraprofessional for the Farmington Schools you will have to apply through Teachers on Call (TOC). Please email or call TOC directly at 1800-713-4439 or apply online at teachersoncall.com.

If a student will be absent, a parent/guardian must call Riverview’s attendance line at 651-460-1605 prior to 8:45 AM each day of the absence. You can call 24/7 and if no one answers, please leave a message. We ask that parents/guardians provide the reason for the absence at the time they call. If the school does not receive a call from the parent/guardian the day of the absence, the student’s absence is automatically marked as unexcused.

You can also click on this link to fill out online when your child will be gone.

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August 19

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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