Bienvenidos ~ Welcome

I hope you had a wonderful and exciting 1st week of school. I am so delighted that you are part of our amazing learning community here at Riverview. I welcome and value your positive energy and dedication to excellence in bilingual education, and I look forward to working with all our students.

Now that we had a week to explore and practice how to drop off and pickup students at the end of the day, we need your help tightening up those systems! Please remember:

• In the AM, drop your students off on Isabel St., our staff will help and guide them towards the cafeteria.
• In the PM, only Prek-and Kinder start dismissal at 3:50, students from 1-5 start dismissal at 3:55 until 4:10
• Enter Isabel from Robert St, DO NOT enter the pickup line from the bus line (Greenwood)
• If you need to make changes or need to clarify, please call Ms. Angelica in the office 651-293-8665 Before 3:30pm
• We live on a residential area, when you are in line, remember to not block our neighbors driveways

Thank you for all your help, this will help with our systems in ensuring that all students are going home safely!

🥳 Last but not least, this Friday, I will be acknowledging and celebrating August and September birthdays 🥳

Sincerely,

Ms. Stivaliss

• During Open House you should have received your parent pickup number and instructions for drop off and pickup.
• When picking up your student, make sure to display the number on the window.
• If their will be changes to your pick up, please always remember to contact the office for changes at 651-293-8665.

• Please arrive at the bus stop five minutes before the bus is scheduled to pick up your child.
  
• Track the status of your child’s bus on your school’s website or the Bus Status app linked below.
  
• For your up-to-date bus pick-up and drop-off times, log on to your Campus Parent account and click on the Transportation tab.
• If you have questions in regards to bussing or were your bus may be please call transportation at 651-696-9600.

School districts must notify parents of children attending Title I schools that they can request information regarding their children's teachers, including, at a minimum, information on (1) completion of state requirements for licensure and certification; (2) emergency or other provisional status; (3) educational background; and (4) whether paraprofessionals are serving the child and, if so, the paraprofessionals' qualifications.

Extended Day Learning (Before School Programming): Our EDL program is scheduled to run Monday through Thursdays from 7:50 AM to 9:15AM, starting October 21st. Due to district wide budget cuts, transportation is not available, so you need to provide your own transportation. In order for Riverview to be able to open EDL we must have at least 25 students in each class AND attending each day. As of right now, here are the classes we are planning to have:

• GTCYS (Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies) 2nd-5th
• Lego League 3rd-5th
• Project Scientist- Open to all grades

Unfortunately we do not have programing for Pre-K.

We are hopeful to recruit some staff to offer some classes AND we are always interested in what our students want. As we learn more, I will communicate this out to everyone!

Students will be provided at no cost breakfast, lunch and snacks! In order to comply with the new regulations, we need to provide healthy snacks at school.

Students can:

• Eat school lunch at no cost
• Bring their own lunch
• Students ARE NOT allowed to share food during lunch time. This is to continue an effort in stopping the spreading of germs and we have several students with allergies. While students have good intentions of sharing, we have to be aware of food sensitivities and allergic reactions.

In collaboration with the Assistance Leagues of Mpls/St Paul, once again we have Uniforms for our students!

All students that attended Open House, should have received two pairs of pants and two polo shirts. For those families that were not able to attend our event, we have been providing uniforms to students as they approach the office.

If by the last week of September you have not received your uniforms, on Tuesday September 24 and Wednesday September 25, we will have another opportunity for you to come and get the uniforms from 2:00pm-3:30pm.

Other uniforms options at low cost: (If needing more than what Assistance League provided)

Walmart

Target

Second hand stores :

Goodwill

Neighbors Clothes Closet

It is critical that all families complete an Application for Educational Benefits each school year. Make sure to complete yours!

• 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.
• 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.

• 09/14/24 | Fiesta Latina CLUES
• 09/15/24 | Hispanic Heritage Month
• 10/02/24 | Chipotle Fundraiser
• 10/03/24 | Staff PD | No School
• 10/10/24 | Literacy and Math Night 5:00-7:00
• 10/17/24 and 10/18/24 | MEA PD for Teachers | No School
• 10/21/24 to 10/23/24 | 5th grade overnight Field trip
• 10/25/24 | Conference Prep | No School
• 11/01/24 | American Indian Heritage Month
• 11/7/24 & 11/12/24 | Conferences from 5:00-7:00
• 11/08/24 | Conferences from 9:00-4:00
• 11/11/24 | Picture Day
• 11/28/24 and 11/29/24 Holiday Break | No School
• 12/09/24 | Picture Re-take
• 12/18/24 | Winter Concert
• 12/23/24 - 1/5/24 Winter Break | No School

Website: https://www.spps.org/riverview
Location: 160 Isabel Street East, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: 651-293-8665
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