El otoño esta aquí!
28 de Octubre
Dear Riverview Families,
We have a full week ahead of us with with another shot at high 70s and then again deep dive to high 30's.
🎃 A friendly reminder that we do not celebrate any holidays including Halloween. Please keep all the candy at home, and do not send any for the students! We appreciate that so much!
Before school program
This week we are in full swing with our EDL programs.
EDL for Kinder and 1st grade runs Monday through Thursday.
EDL Harmony (GTCYS) takes place Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
EDL for Lego league (Monday and Wednesday)
*Project scientists (Monday through Thursday) We were able to secure funding for four days for Project Scientist!
The Phillips Eye Institute Early Youth Eyecare (E.Y.E.) Community Initiative is partnering again with Saint Paul Public Schools to provide vision services to our students.
They will be completing vision screenings as well as follow-up communications with families during this school year. They coordinate and fund vision care for our students, including exams and glasses with interpreters and transportation, as needed.
E.Y.E. will be at Riverview Spanish/English Dual Immersion Program on November 19, 2024 to conduct the vision screenings.
Overnight field trip
We had an amazing experience at Osprey Wilds with our 5th grade field trip. Our students learned a lot and had so much fun! Thank you parents for letting your students attend our very first overnight experience! Here are some pictures, we are still uploading all the different groups, there will be more pics next week!
Volunteer opportunity
If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity, this Wednesday October 30th at 4:15 pm we will be filling the raised beds with soil in the back side of the building. If you want to participate, please email Mr. B at: ryan.birkemeier@spps.org
Parent Teacher Conferences
We will send the conference schedule this week, keep on eye on your student's backpack this Thursday!
📷 Picture day is coming up on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Picture Day ID: EVTNFT4M8
Please take a look at our Family and Engagement Plan/Plan de Participación Familiar in both languages and our School Continuous and Improvement Plan (SCIP).
Sincerely,
Ms. Stivaliss
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Meet Our EL (English Teachers) Team
Ms. Iaskun, EL Teacher
Ms. CJ, EL Teacher
Ms. Vang, EL Teacher
Reminders ~ Recordatorios
🤔 What are Educational Benefits? ~ Qué son los Beneficios Educacionales? 🤔
Students will receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day under Minnesota's Free School Meals program.
However, it is critical that all families complete an Application for Educational Benefits each school year. Here is the online link to apply
Meals Available at No-Cost for Students 24-25 Year 🍽️ Apply if you have not!
Parent and Teacher Asociation
Are you looking for other ways to get involved in your child's education? Join the PTA!
You can find the meeting calendar here.
📆 Important Events ~ Eventos Importantes 📆
- 11/01/24 | American Indian Heritage Month
- 11/7/24 & 11/12/24 | Conferences from 5:00-8:00
- 11/08/24 | Conferences from 9:00-2:00
- 11/11/24 | Picture Day
- 11/20/24 | PTA General Meeting 8:00-9:00
- 11/28/24 and 11/29/24 Holiday Break | No School
- 12/09/24 | Picture Re-take
- 12/11/24 | PTA General Meeting 6:00-7:00pm
- 12/18/24 | Winter Concert
- 12/23/24 - 1/5/24 Winter Break | No School
Resources for Families ~ Recursos para las Familias
Education Benefits Discounts for Families
- Amazon - 50% off Amazon Prime Membership
- Xcel Energy’s Income-Qualified Home Energy Saving Program - Free advice and energy-saving improvements, including weatherization and replacement of your older appliances for newer models.
- Minnesota Children’s Museum - Discounted tickets and membership
- Science Museum of Minnesota - $15/yr membership for two adults and all dependents under 21. Includes free admission, Omnitheather movies, and parking. Discounts on summer camps and the Explore Store gift shop.
- Metro Transit’s Transit Assistance Program (TAP) - $1 rides for all household members
- Xfinity Internet Essentials - $10/mo high speed internet
- Affordable Connectivity Program - Up to $30/month towards broadband service and a one time reimbursement of up to $100 for a device (i.e tablet, laptop). Through approved providers only.
- The Minnesota Telephone Assistance Plan (TAP) - TAP is a bill credit of $10 monthly for landline service and LL is a bill credit of up to $9.25 monthly on either landlines, cell phones or broadband internet service.
- T-Mobil 10million Project Free Internet access & hotspots for students for 5 years
- The Works Museum - Discounted admission, memberships and camp scholarships.
- Guthrie Theater Gateway Program - Up to four tickets per production for $5 each
- Bell Museum Curiosity Membership - $15/yr membership for two adults and all dependents under 21 within one household. Unlimited free gallery admission, $2 planetarium tickets, early access to summer camp programs, and pre-qualification to apply for camp scholarship lottery.
- Many summer camps and programs, child care providers and athletic programs offer scholarships or discounts to families who qualify for free or reduced eligibility.