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Riverview Families,

This week is school counselor appreciation week and I want to take a moment to recognize the efforts and contributions of our two amazing counselors at RVES, Ms. Jessica Alladin and Ms. Nicole Felipe. They both do terrific work at Riverview. They are actively involved in proactive and preventative intervention with upwards of 200 students each week. They push into classrooms regularly to support teachers, lead small groups for learners with various social/emotional needs, conduct CARES lessons to proactively communicate school norms and expectations, communicate regularly with families, lead several of our student support teams, plan and execute our Student of the Month celebrations, and much more. And they do it all with amazing positivity, enthusiasm, and selflessness. They make an incredible difference at Riverview and I can not thank them enough for all they do for our students and staff.

Also, just a quick reminder that after a few days of unseasonably warm weather last week, colder temps are on their way. Please continue to send your child to school with winter gear that allows them to fully enjoy the 30 minutes of recess they get each day. Also, please take a moment to make sure everything is labelled with names or initials so we can get any misplaced items back to the rightful owner. Unfortunately, our lost and found gets pretty full at times.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Best wishes for a great week!

Shawn Peck

Principal

• Wednesday, February 5 - Farmington Community Education’s Early Childhood Screening Event (see below for details)
• Wednesday, February 5 - Budget Community Session; 6:00 at Farmington Public Library
• Tuesday, February 11 - PTP Meeting 5:30
• Thursday, February 13 - CARES Student of the Month Breakfast
• Thursday, February 13 - Middle School Counselors Visit RVES To Help 5th Graders Prepare For Registration
• Friday, February 14 - NO SCHOOL; Professional Development Day for Teachers

The elementary school counselors of Farmington Area Public Schools hosted a Career Fair last Friday at Farmington Elementary School. Fifth grade students attending Meadowview, North Trail, Akin Road, Riverview, and Farmington Elementary Schools participated in this event. Parents, guardians, relatives, and family friends of Farmington Area Public School fifth graders were invited to share their career experiences with our students and there were over 50 presenters! Fifth graders were given time to visit tables and ask questions about their jobs (likes, dislikes, training required, etc.). This was a great opportunity for students to learn about the various career opportunities available right in our own community!!

A special “THANK YOU” goes out to the parents, guardians, relatives, and family friends of our Riverview Elementary School students who took time out of their busy day to volunteer!! And also to RVES school counseors, Jessica Alladin & Nicole Felipe for their hard work to bring this opportunity to life for our learners.

Multiage learners have been working hard on an interdisciplinary unit focused around biomes that students used literacy, science, technology, and engineering skills to complete. They picked their top interests and then researched about a particular biome. They learned about flora, fauna, physical features, weather, climate, and positive and negative human impacts in their biome. As a cooperative group, they chose how they wanted to present their research and then build a 3-D model to represent their biome. Last Friday, they did an amazing job sharing what they learned and their projects to family, friends, and community members.

It is School Counselor Appreciation Week! We are so grateful for Ms. Alladin and Ms. Felipe and all they do for our students, staff, and community. Both of them put their heart and soul into their work and care deeply about the success of every learner at Riverview. We are so grateful for all they do to make Riverview such a special place for everyone!

Welcome to new RVES special education paraprofessional, Carmine Busse! She has lived in Farmington her entire life and is the second of seven kids in her family. She has always enjoyed working with kids whether it be serving at her church, babysitting, or helping families out. "I’m super excited to be working as a paraprofessional at Riverview Elementary School," she shared. "I’m grateful for this opportunity and I’m thrilled to be using my abilities in a way that can benefit my community." When she isn't at school she enjoys reading books like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson, and painting (especially painting Nike shoes).

All Riverview parents/guardians are invited to join our PTP! The next meeting will be on Tuesday, Feb 11 at 5:30 in the RVES Multipurpose Room. These meetings are a great way to stay connected to other Riverview families, play an active role in your child's education, and support our teachers & staff. If you have any questions you can reach out to PTP president, Tamara Barum at presidentrvesptp@gmail.com. We hope to see you on the 11th!

Kid Connection registration for the 2025-26 school year is opening on March 3rd at 8:00 AM for current families and on March 6th at 8:00 AM for new families. Please click here for more information about this great program and to complete your registration.

We are starting to prepare for our next two book fairs and would love to have more volunteers. Here are the dates for our upcoming fairs:

• Book fair set up on Feb 27 & 28
• Book fair is open during parent/teacher conferences on March 4 & 6
• Book fair tear down and pack up on March 7
• End of year BOGO book fair on May 15 & 16

If you would like to volunteer or would like to get more information, please email Darci at bookfairRVESptp@gmail.com

The Farmington PD is holding a drive to collect items for Foster Together, an organization that supplies clothes to children and teens entering foster care in Dakota County. Please see the flyer below for a list of desired items or scan the QR code on the flyer if you are interested in making a monetary donation. There are collection bins located at both the Farmington and Rosemount police departments. The drive will go through February 14.

Parents/Guardians will have the opportunity to connect with your child's teachers during conferences on March 4 and March 6. March 6 will be an early release day at 12:10. A digital sign up form (the same one we have used in the past) will be shared with families soon and we request that you choose a time that works well for your family. If you have questions or concerns that you feel can't wait for conferences, please reach out directly to your child's teacher through Seesaw or email.

Please be sure your calendars are marked with the following dates:

Friday, Feb. 14 - NO SCHOOL due to a professional development day for teachers

Monday, Feb. 17 - NO SCHOOL due to Presidents Day

Thursday, Mar. 6 - EARLY RELEASE at 12:10 due to parent/teacher conferences

Friday, Mar. 7 - NO SCHOOL due to a professional development day for teachers

Monday, Mar. 24 - Friday, Mar. 29 - NO SCHOOL due to spring break

Each year the FHS Choir program produces a show called CABARET. It is a musical theater and jazz variety show featuring solos, groups, dancers, fabulous costumes, and a great band!

We are welcoming back our Children’s Chorus of current 4th-6th grade students from throughout Farmington Area Public Schools (including Riverview!) as well. It’s a fully staged musical revue for all ages to enjoy!

Show Dates & Times:

• Friday, February 21 at 7:00 pm

• Saturday, February 22 at 3:00 pm

• Saturday, February 22 at 7:00 pm

Performances are at Boeckman Middle School Auditorium. Online reserved seating tickets are $5 for students and staff, $10 for adults (plus taxes & fees). Tickets at the door are $15. Online tickets go on sale Sunday, January 26. Purchase your tickets here: https://bit.ly/4hKtmOn.

If you are interested in having your child (or children) be a part of multiage next year, please let us know by filling out this short survey. Please keep in mind that our final decisions about student class placements and teacher assignments don't occur until the spring. If, at any point between now and then, you would like more information about multiage, you can reach out to principal, Shawn Peck at speck@farmington.k12.mn.us.

We thank you and your family for being our valued partners as we work together to educate the students in our district. ISD 192 values input from our students as they are important partners as we work to improve our communication, academic programming and overall experience for everyone.

In order to learn more about student experiences at school, we will be asking for feedback from students in grades 3-12 via an online survey they will be completing at school during the window of February 3-14, 2025. The survey should take approximately 20-30 minutes to complete. If a student doesn’t feel like they have enough information to answer a question, they will be able to skip the item altogether. The responses to these surveys will be completely confidential.

Your Privacy

All responses in the student survey will remain confidential to protect individual privacy. You may review a copy of the sample survey questions online by clicking on the link below:

• Grades 3-12 Farmington Student Experience Survey (English and Spanish)

If you do not wish for your child to participate in the Farmington Student Experience Survey being conducted, you may opt out by completing this "Decline Survey Participation” form and returning it to your child’s teacher or main office by January 31, 2025.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact your student’s building principal.

Have a younger child at home who’s 3-5 years old? Farmington Community Education’s next Early Childhood Screening is Wednesday, February 5! This free screening provides a snapshot of your child’s growth, development, and learning. It’s required before entering Kindergarten in a public school and is recommended at age 3, but children can also be screened at ages 4 or 5. Interpreter services are available at no cost. For more information, visit bit.ly/FarmingtonECScreening.

The deadline is fast approaching! All order must be received by March 14. Follow these instructions to make sure you get your yearbook:

• Order online at www.schoolannual.com
• Click on Buy Student Yearbook
• Enter the school’s name (Riverview Elementary), city (Farmington), & state (Minnesota)
• Select your child's classroom Teacher/grade and place your order today!
• Price $16.00 +tax
• Order before 3/14/2025

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.

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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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