The Riverview Reader

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Riverview Families,

Thank you to everyone who came out for Family Bowling Night last week. It was so fun to see Riverview families coming together for a night of fun and connection. I saw lots of smiles and even a few strikes! I feel so grateful for the strong school community that we have and for the way our families consistently show up to support our efforts. If you didn't get a chance to bowl last week, there will be another opportunity in a few weeks. See below for more information on that.

I also want to express how grateful I am for every person on the Riverview team. This includes teachers, paras, custodians, counselors, nurses, administrative assistants, food service, bus drivers, school psych, tech support and anyone else that works to make a positive impact on the learners we serve. It is a dedicated and talented group of professionals that always puts kids first and consistently goes above and beyond to make our school a special place for our learners. Amazing things happen at Riverview every day and it is because of the people that come there each day.

Remember: No school on Thursday or Friday this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Best wishes for a great week!

Shawn Peck

Principal

• Wednesday, November 27 - Balloons Over Riverview Parade (Video will be shared with families)
• Wednesday, November 27 - Last Day of Trimester 1
• Thursday, November 28 & Friday, November 29 - NO SCHOOL; Thanksgiving Break
• Friday, December 6 - NO SCHOOL, Teacher Professional Development Day
• Tuesday, December 10 - PTP Meeting, 5:30-6:30 PM
• December 12 - 5th Grade Band Demo Concert 6:30-7:30 PM

Raegan, Marissa and Hunter from Mrs. Hinz’s multiage class recently visited Mrs. Huppert’s kindergartners to show them what it means to be authors and illustrators. These 5th graders created a series of fictional stories and are reading them to our kindergarten learners. They are modeling for the kindergartners that their imagination and lots of practice can help them do some pretty amazing things!

Our learners in all grades have been hard at work using their design thinking, collaboration ability, creativity, and engineering skills to prepare for our annual "Balloons Over Riverview" parade. It will take place on Wednesday afternoon. We will be sharing lots of fun pictures and videos of the event so everyone in our school community can see the amazing creations of our learners!

Ms. Asher-Carlson is looking for volunteers to help with finishing touches of everyone's projects this week. If you can help out, please click this link and sign up for a time to help with cutting, gluing, and anything else that might be needed.

After the parade ends on Wednesday, several classrooms will be participating in a school-wide Bingo game. It will take place over Google Meet and when a student gets a Bingo, they will come to the main office to get a prize. We would love to have a few parent volunteers help us with handing out prizes. You can find a spot to sign up for this at the bottom of the sign-up genius. Thank you in advance for the help!

Have a younger child at home who’s 3-5 years old? Farmington Community Education’s next Early Childhood Screening is Friday, December 6! 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.

It is hard to believe, but we are almost ready to start our kindergarten registration process for next school year! 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!

Important Upcoming Dates:

• December 2, 2024: Kindergarten online registration opens for the 2025-26 school year.

• January 15, 2025: Parents/Grown-ups, 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!

By clicking this link and providing your email, you can ensure you are getting all necessary information regarding kindergarten enrollment for the 25-26 school year. If you have a friend, relative, or neighbor who might benefit from these updates, please feel free to share the link with them as well.

PTP is excited to offer RVES Bowling Nights at Farmington Lanes! We had a great turnout during our first event and we are hoping to see more folks during the next Family Bowling Night on Friday, Dec. 13. We hope you are able to join us for a fun night out as we try to creatively build connections between every member of our school community. See you at the lanes!

Click here to register your family for a lane

Questions? Reach out to PTP President, Tamara Barum at PresidentRVESptp@gmail.com

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

Make sure you have a plan for all possible weather-related schedule changes, like a late start, early release, or flexible learning day, and that your contact information is up to date with your child’s school.

If you need child care, please arrange for backup options in advance in case of a flexible learning day or an early release due to weather. School may also have a delayed start depending on weather conditions, which could also require alternative child care.

In the event of a school closure, delayed start, or early release, other school events may be canceled depending on the forecast and conditions. For the latest updates regarding before and after-school activities, please watch the news or visit the district website for the latest announcements regarding the status of before and after school activities.

Important winter weather information can be found at the links below:

Information on school closures, delayed starts, and early releases due to winter weather can be found here.

Information on planned and emergency flexible learning days can be found here.

Information on cold weather events in ISD 192 can be found here.

Come join a great team and make a difference in the lives of children! Riverview has multiple positions open to work with learners with special needs. The positions range from 29.75 hours hours per week to 32 hours per week. Pay starts at $19.50 per hour plus benefits. Click here to learn more and to apply. Please reach out to principal, Shawn Peck at speck@farmington.k12.mn.us if you have any questions.

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