River Hawk Talk

As we celebrate the completion of the first quarter, we want to take a moment to acknowledge the hard work and dedication demonstrated by our students, families, and staff. This quarter has been filled with new experiences, as everyone has embraced the opportunity to meet new friends, settle back into routines, and engage in a variety of fun activities while learning a great deal.

Every day, we are inspired by our River Hawk community who embody the spirit of Marigolds—uplifting, encouraging, positive, and kind. Their commitment to creating a supportive and nurturing environment truly makes our school a special place.

We feel incredibly lucky and honored to be part of this wonderful community. Thank you for your continued support and partnership as we move forward this year together.

Some of our families wanted to recognize a couple Marigolds!

"We would love to recognize Ms. Wilborn and all that she has done for her first grade class. She creates an environment in which her class can feel safe, supported and encouraged. She sees the good in her students, and goes above and beyond to let their strengths shine through. Her positive energy makes learning fun and engaging, and we really appreciate everything she has done for Jaxon. We thank her for her loving personality, and patience with young ones!"

-Jaxon and Jeni

"Sharon Cort, for always being kind and cheerful!"

-Emma and Alisa

Do you have a staff member you want to recognize for being supportive, thoughtful, or encouraging? Fill out this form HERE to tell us about them!

Our 6th graders did an experiment of surface tension!

This year, the Rogue River School District will be reviewing and recommending to the school board materials for the Health Curriculum, as suggested by the adoption timeline process from the Oregon Department of Education. We welcome parent participation as part of this committee. If you are interested or would like more information, please reach out to Michele Cleveland at michele.cleveland@rogueriver.k12.or.us or 541-582-6003.

Would you like to buy your student a River Hawk t-shirt? We're selling them for $15. We have kids sizes (small, medium, large, x-large) and adult small. We accept cash or check. Please check in with the front office if you'd like to buy one!

Keep an eye out for communication from us to place an order for adult gear and student sweatshirts to show your River Hawk pride!

In the Rogue River School District and the State of Oregon, sexuality education is part of the

overall health education standards and curriculum in all grades, K-12. RRES will be working with Jackson County SART to deliver sexual health instruction to our students.

The first lesson will be delivered in classrooms the week of December 9th. You, as your

student's guardian, have the absolute right to opt out of your student taking part in this. In order

to make an informed decision, we will have an informational night on November 14th, 5 -6 pm, in Room 10 on the East campus. Please join us to learn more about what is covered in these lessons. Below are the links that show the topics that will be covered during these lessons.

Kindergarten - 5th Grade Lessons

6th Grade Lesson Overview

6th Grade Power Point

If, after reviewing the different topics covered, you would like to opt your student out of taking part in these lessons, please fill out the form through the link below.

Opt- Out Form

If you are not able to access the links, you can contact your building secretary for a paper copy to be sent home with your student(s) or you can come into the office to sign an opt out form.

K-2 Sharon Cort 541-582-3234

3-6 Cheryl Hansen 541-582-3233

We have some coats, jackets, and sweatshirts that have lost their home. Are your students missing anything? Come down or encourage your student to look through our lost and found located on each campus in the cafeteria.

Winter weather is approaching, and with that comes possible school delays or cancellations. If there is a delay, no matter if it is M - F, school will begin at 10 AM and breakfast will not be served. You will be receiving communication from the Superintendent the day of if there is a delay or cancellation.

Picture retakes will be November 14th! Please look out for more information coming home soon with your student to know more.

Conferences are here! We will have two days: Thursday, November 7th from 7 am to 7 pm and Friday, November 8th from 7:30 am - 11:30 am. Sign ups are now available! Please use the process below to sign up. If you need support, please reach out to the front desk and they will support you.

Once you are logged into your Synergy ParentVue account:

1. Select your student.

2. From the Navigation tab select “Conference.”

3. In the top right corner next to your student’s information click on “Parent Teacher Conferences.”

4. From the Parent Scheduled Conferences tab you will select your student’s teacher.

5. Choose in person or virtual.

6. Select a time slot. (Only available times will be shown)

7. Once you have selected a time, it will change from blue to purple. If you have clicked on any area that has turned gray, you will need to exit out and start again. If you have selected a time and you would like to change it, you will need to exit out and start again.

8. To save your time, click the “x” in the right corner. This will take you back to the Parent Scheduled Conference tab. The time you selected will be shown on this page.

If you have multiple students click on the “Home” button in the top right corner. This will bring you back to your Student List.

This year, you can access report cards online through Synergy ParentVue. If you prefer a paper copy, you can request one by contacting the school office. The report cards have a new look this year based on feedback from families who wanted more detailed information about their student's core subjects. We’ve added clear statements that say what students should be able to do, which we call "I can" statements. While the report cards might be a bit longer than before, we believe this extra information will help you better understand your student's progress and how you can support their learning at home. If you have any questions about the report cards, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your student’s teacher. Thank you for being a part of your child's education!