The Riverview Reader

For translation of this newsletter please click on the "Translate" button above or on the right hand side of this page.

Para traducir este boletín, haga clic en el botón "Traducir" arriba o en el lado derecho de esta página.

Si aad u turjunto warsidahan fadlan ku dhufo badhanka "Turjumi" ee kore ama dhinaca midig ee boggan.

Để dịch bản tin này, vui lòng nhấp vào nút "Dịch" ở trên hoặc ở phía bên phải của trang này.

Riverview Families,

I hope you all had a joyful holiday season spent with loved ones and moments of peace. As we step into 2025, we look forward to an enriching and successful second half of the school year filled with growth, learning, and memorable experiences. The beginning of the new year brings fresh opportunities to reflect on the significant progress we have made, set new ambitious goals, and continue to work together to help each of our learners achieve great things.

We have missed our learners tremendously and are excited to welcome them back to school on Monday, Jan. 6. We will spend some time reestablishing routines, procedures, and expectations during our first days back and also return to the important work of learning and growing. As we embark on this next phase of the school year, we encourage all students to come back with a renewed sense of curiosity, enthusiasm, discipline, and determination. We know they can do it, because Riverview students can do anything!

Please keep encouraging your child to do their best in all they do, to treat others with kindness and respect, and to make choices that lead to safety and learning for everyone. We have high expectations at Riverview because we know our learners are capable of meeting high standards. We appreciate your support and partnership and invite you to reach out to us anytime if we can be helpful.

Best wishes for a great week!

Shawn Peck

Principal

• Monday, January 6 - School Resumes
• Thursday, January 9 - CARES Student of the Month Celebration
• Friday, January 10 - NO SCHOOL; Professional Development Day For Teachers
• Monday, January 13 - OMNI Community Night For RVES Families (see below for details)
• Tuesday, January 14 - PTP Meeting 5:30 at RVES
• Wednesday, January 15 - 2025 Kindergarten Info Night; 6:00 at FHS (see below for details)
• Monday, January 20 - NO SCHOOL; MLK Jr. Day
• Friday, January 24 - Multiage Open House/Information Night 4:45-5:45
• Friday, January 24 - Family Movie Night at RVES

From Principal, Shawn Peck:

I wanted to bring to your attention that we have heard reports of some hurtful exchanges occurring on cell phones, through messaging apps, and away from school. This has included name-calling, insults, and other negative comments. We wanted to make you all aware of this and kindly ask that you speak with your child about this kind of behavior and language. Remind them that the old adage that “if you don’t have anything nice to say, it is best to just say nothing at all” applies to digital communication as well. Remind them that even if someone else is behaving inappropriately, it does not give permission for them to do so. Additionally, we request that if your child has a personal device that you are monitoring its use and staying informed on who they are talking to and what is being said. Please remember that our school policy states that any personal device that comes to school must be powered down and in the students locker for the duration of the school day. We do not allow cell phone usage while at school and, to this point, all reports we have heard of inappropriate online behavior has been done away from school.

To be clear, the vast majority of our learners are making terrific choices and making a very positive impact on our school and their community. 99% of the time our learners are treating others with kindness and respect. Riverview remains a happy and joyful place. However, just a handful of hurtful words can have a significant negative impact on children who are an important part of our school community. We can not allow that to happen. We want to continue to work together with you to ensure every child who walks through our doors each day feels safe and cared for. We deeply appreciate you helping us achieve this goal.

Want to join an amazing team and make a real difference in the lives of young people? Consider applying for our open paraprofessional position at Riverview! Click here to learn more and to apply. You can also reach out to principal Shawn Peck at speck@farmington.k12.mn.us if you have questions. The position is for 32 hours per week, starts at $19.50 per hour, and comes with benefits.

Registration for next year's kindergarteners is now open! 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!

Click here to learn more and complete the registration process. We appreciate families doing this early so we can have plenty of time to plan for next year.

Also, mark your calendars! On January 15, 2025 - parents/special grown-ups of next year's kindergarten learners, 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!

Mark your calendars! We will be holding our annual multiage open house & information night on Friday, January 24 from 4:45-5:45 in the multiage area at RVES. You will be able to meet some of the multiage teachers, visit the classrooms, learn more about how multiage functions, and hear about the many unique things that this program offers it's learners and families. You will also be able to ask questions to find out for sure if multiage is a good fit for your child. All families are invited!

If you already know you are interested in having your child be a part of the multiage program for the 25-26 school year, please click here and complete the short survey. Please keep in mind that we are collecting responses at this point for planning purposes only. Final decisions about class placements for all Riverview learners will be made in the spring.

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

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.

December 16

December 9

December 2

November 25

November 18

November 11

November 4

October 28

October 21

October 14

October 7

September 30

September 23

September 16

September 9

September 2

August 26

August 19

August 12

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