Riverview Families,
Last Friday, when your children were home from school, our teachers were engaged in a day of professional learning for themselves. As part of the Minnesota Read Act, our teachers are undergoing over 60 hours of professional development in the area of reading instruction throughout this school year. Working alongside facilitators from the University of Minnesota, we are learning so much about how reading development works, how to deliver more impactful instruction, and how to quickly intervene if a student is behind. We know that in order to be the best teachers we can be, that we have to consistently be learners ourselves. We are taking it very seriously because we know that the people who will benefit the most from our learning are our students! There will be a couple more of these professional development days in the months ahead which is why the school calendar looks a little different than normal.
Also, please remember that it is a short week this week. There is no school on Thursday, Oct. 17 and Friday, Oct. 18 due to MEA break. I sincerely hope you and your family can use this time to do things that provide joy to your lives. Whether it is spending time with loved ones, enjoying the beautiful fall weather, getting a little extra sleep, or traveling to see new things I wish you and your family a safe and peaceful MEA break!
Best wishes for a great week!
Shawn Peck
Principal
As of 4:00 on Sunday, Oct. 13, our school has raised $25,555 for our CARES Fun Run Fundraiser. Thank you to every person in our Riverview community for this amazing support. Here are some other facts and figures:
- 76% of our learners have registered online, which is great. But we want to get everyone involved! If you haven't already, click here and get registered! (School Identifier: 630cf7ad5ca17). If you need any help getting registered or sharing the link, please reach out to your child's teacher. They can help!
- We have several students who have registered but have not shared the link with anyone. You can text it, email it, or post it to social media. I have had so many people tell me that they want to support our school so invite them to do so via this fundraiser! If you haven't already, think about what friends, neighbors, or family members might be willing to donate and help impact our school in a positive way.
- Ms. Foster's 1st grade classroom is currently leading the way with over $1800 raised just by those students! Ms. Schulz/Ms. Bakken's class is in 2nd place, Ms. Huppert's is in 3rd, Ms. Claycomb is in 4th, and Ms. Eschle is in 5th.
We have already met our halfway goal and taped Mr. Tom to the wall. Our next school-wide incentive kicks in when we reach $32,000 and a group of Riverview teachers & staff members will actually pitch tents and camp on the roof of the school! And if we go WAY beyond our goal, we even set a "pie-in-the-sky" goal of $38,000. If we reach that amount, Mr. Peck will wear Vikings gear while he gets pied in the face with purple pies! Keep REGISTERING and SHARING to make it happen!
What do we use the money for?
All money raised goes right back into our school to create learning experiences for our students and to provide them with the resources they need to be successful in school and in life. Some examples of things that Fun Run money have supported:
- A new 3-D printer for our media center
- MYRA books and charms for our MYRA challenge
- Our annual African drumming residency
- Field trips, which provide memorable learning experiences
- STEM/Maker Space supplies
- Spring Project Based Learning Showcase Materials
Seesaw/Learning Ally/Raz Kids (software that supports personalized learning and student achievement in literacy & math)
- New playground equipment
- iNature supplies
- Much More!
Event Details!
- Event Date: 11/01/2024
- Final Donation due date: 11/08/2024
- Donations in the form of cash & checks (in-school donations), should be turned in to the main office.
- Please make checks payable to: Riverview Elementary
Yearbooks for the 24-25 school year are now available to order from Jostens. They are $16 plus tax and you will be able to order anytime up until March 10. Click the link below to order (and be sure to know your child's classroom teacher while ordering).
Riverview CARES
- Cooperation
- Assertiveness
- Responsibility
- Empathy
- Self-Control
About Riverview: A Learner Centered Community
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