Riverside Review

School Start: 9:15AM

School End: 4:00PM

September 18th: PTO Dine to Donate Chipotle

September 25th: Picture Re-Take Day

September 26th: Hawk Party with Kona Ice

September 27th: e-Learning Day

Our goal is to keep our parents/guardians informed of the events and policies at RSI. Please read the information below and call the school office with any questions. Thanks for being such a vital part of making Riverside Intermediate a special school.

Skyward allows parents to access students’ grades from teachers’ electronic grade books.

ParentSquare will be used as the primary communication tool between the HSE school district and students, parents, and staff for emergency situations (for example: school delays or closings). It will also be used for attendance and general information as well throughout the year to notify parents about important information, upcoming events, or milestones.

iPads are required for all students in the 5th and 6th grade to expand our HSE21 curriculum. Please visit our website https://rsi.hseschools.org/academics/tech-in-the-classroom

The Riverside Review is our weekly newsletter that is sent out via ParentSquare. It is also posted on our website at https://rsi.hseschools.org/our-school/news-and-events

It is full of important information and scheduled activities.

Our Calendar is on our website with the most up to date information. https://www.hsecalendars.org/public/genie/752/school/13/

School Attendance is extremely important. The school attendance line is 317-594-4328. Parents are requested to notify the school as soon as possible. Automated letters will be sent out when your student reaches 5, 8 and 16 absences. See the student handbook for the detailed attendance policy.

The Tardy Bell rings at 9:15 am. If your student is going to be late to school or absent from school, please call our attendance line at 317-594-4328.

Change of Transportation/ Early Dismissal requires a note sent to school with your student. Be sure to include your student’s full name. Your student should give the note to their homeroom teacher first thing in the morning. This will advise the office of a change. The dismissal bell rings at 4:00 pm. Our office does NOT use Dismissal Manager.

All Cell Phones are to be off and secured in student lockers during the school day. Their use during the school day is forbidden. Cell phones will be confiscated if visible during the school day. All confiscated cell phones must be picked up by a parent.

To be Excused from Participation in PE, students MUST have a doctor’s note stating why he/she cannot participate and for how long the student should be excused. A parental note may be used for one day only.

Safe Visitor Background Checks MUST be on file with the school to volunteer or go on a field trip. Background checks are valid for 3 years.

Address Changes must be reported to the main office and require proof of residency. Refer to the HSE website for acceptable documents.

Golden Hawk of the Month is the character education program at RSI. Students will be recognized for displaying any of HSE’s nine positive character traits throughout the year by earning a poster and a prize!

The Counselors at RSI loop with the students. Therefore, your student will have the same counselor for 5th and 6th grade. Individual counseling, group counseling, classroom guidance, and character education are all services provided by the counselors at RSI.

Breakfast and Lunch pricing for this school year: breakfast meal $1.50, student lunch K-6 meal is $2.80. Checks may be made payable to RSI. Please include student ID number on the check. You may also use your debit or credit card to pay for lunch online through eFunds.

Free and Reduced Application is available with a parent Skyward login. For complete instructions, click here.

Canvas is a tool for teachers to use to distribute important information, submit assignments, and more. Students use the same credentials for Canvas as they use to log into the computers at school.

All HSE Schools student handbooks (K-12) are now online for easier access. The 5/6 handbook is available via this link:https://rsi.hseschools.org/our-school/student-handbook

We encourage you to review it at your earliest convenience. Should you have any questions, please contact the RSI main office at 317-594-4320. Our staff is available to assist you. Have a great school year!

President - Christina Stenske

Vice President - Christine Gilchrist

Treasurer - Jenny Shoemaker

Secretary - Teresa Hunckler

Member at Large - Leslie Halcomb

Member at Large - Marissa Deckert

For any questions regarding PTO events, please email riversideintpto@gmail.com

• September 10th at 7pm (Public) / 6:30pm (Executive) - 1st Meeting of the year, review Bylaws and Budget
• December 10th at 7pm (Public) / 6:30pm (Executive) - Launch Teacher Grants
• February 11th at 7pm (Public) / 6:30pm (Executive) - Approve Teacher Grants
• March 11th at 7pm (Public) / 6:30pm (Executive) - PTO nominations for 2025-2026 school year
• April 15th at 7pm (Public) / 6:30pm (Executive) - Elections for incoming PTO 2025-2026
• May 13th at 7pm (Public) / 6:30pm (Executive) - Final meeting of the year and handover to incoming PTO Executives

Thank you so much for kicking off the month of August on the right foot! Your dedication to the RSI PTO helped raise funds from the Indians game, spirit wear, and from the dine to donate night at Handels. Thank you all for those that took advantage of these events.

In September, we have numerous celebrations to look forward to. Mark your calendars!

The upcoming PTO public meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 10th, at 7 p.m. Plan to come out to discuss our bylaws, which we will vote on as a community. Learn more about the events that will take place throughout the year. We will meet in the media center/library, and we look forward to meeting you in person.

On September 18th, at Chipotle, dine to donate. Hope to see you there!

The Hawk Party with Kona Ice is scheduled for September 26th. Next week, you will receive a link to register your child.

RSI families should prepare in advance for the E-Learning Day on September 27th.

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RSI Families,

Riverside Intermediate is pleased to announce the return of the Snack Attack program for those students in need. This program, supported by the Fishers Youth Assistance Program, is designed to provide students a little extra nourishment for the weekend until they can receive a hot meal at school on Monday.

Here's how the program works. Your student will pick up a small sack of food to be taken home over the weekend. The sack is filled with individually wrapped snacks such as granola bars, fruit cups, pop tarts, peanut butter/crackers, Goldfish crackers, etc. The type of snacks will vary each week. Please let us know if your child has a peanut allergy as he/she will receive a special bag of peanut-free snacks.

There is no cost to you or the school. To be part of this free program, you must sign up your family online. https://forms.gle/qQ2GgbD32C66Dhfg7 or have questions, please contact FYAPFood@gmail.com

You can also reach out to Brenna Anton, the 6th grade school counselor, if you have questions.

5th/6th Grade

Summary:

In this week’s lesson, your child learned different strategies for calming down and paying attention

Try This at Home:

Discuss with your child how focusing on their breathing can help them feel calmer and more focused. Discuss with your child other ways they can help their brain work more mindfully.

YMI is seeking mentors for the 2024-25 school year. YMI mentors are matched with a student who they meet with on a weekly basis for roughly 30 minutes. Matches talk about life, work on projects, and play games. Ready to learn more? Visit our website at www.ymionline.org or scan the QR code and fill out the Interested in Mentoring form. We will answer all your questions and help you get connected.

Hey Parents and Guardians,

Just a quick reminder about those mandatory immunizations for our 6th graders! If your child hasn’t received their MCV (meningococcal) and TDAP vaccines yet, now’s the time. These were due on the first day of school, but the state has given us an extension to get them done.

Check out the attached flyer from the Fishers Health Department for where you can get these shots. Local pharmacies have them too, so it’s super convenient.

Make sure to send proof of immunization to rsiclinic@hse.k12.in.us before September 4th. If we don’t have proof by then, students will be sent home on September 5th, per state mandate.

Religious Exemptions: If your child is exempt from vaccinations due to religious beliefs, please fill out the attached exemption form and email it to us by September 4th.

Thanks for helping us keep our school community healthy and safe!

Does your child love to sing? The RSI 5th and 6th grade choirs will meet on Monday mornings at 8:00 A.M. beginning after Labor Day. Please click on the PDF below for more information. You may sign up at the digital permission slip below. Please make sure to fill out the correct form as there are different ones for each grade level.

5th Grade Choir Digital Permission Slip

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6th Grade Choir Digital Permission Slip

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Best Buddies is a club that fosters one-on-one friendships between students with and without disabilities. Best Buddies helps create friendships between all students in our school! We will be holding a parent information meeting on Wednesday, September 11th at 6:00 pm in the RSI cafeteria to discuss information about our club, how to join, and upcoming events. For more information, pick up a flyer outside Miss James room, 540, or email dljames@hse.k12.in.us

We will be having Spell Bowl tryouts on September 6 th in Ms. Strong’s room, room 658. Students will need to be dropped off at the front of the building at 8:10 am for tryouts.

Congratulations to this year's robotics team members. Selection was once again very difficult. So difficult that we decided to keep a few extra students. Thank you to everyone who came in early to try out. We appreciate your time and commitment.

Parents of team members, look for an email soon regarding upcoming practices.

Register Now for Winter Basketball:

• Boys Basketball - Early bird registration for the Mudsock Boys Basketball rec season (K - 8th) and (New) Mudsock Elite (formerly Rec+) is open at myathletics.com. Travel tryout registration (3rd – 6th) is also open. Please note, Mudsock Elite will be separate from the rec league; players who register for Mudsock Elite will NOT be required to register for rec basketball. Learn more.
• Girls Basketball - Early bird registration for the Mudsock Girls Basketball rec season (K-8) is open now at myathletics.com, along with Mudsock Select (formerly Travel) for 3rd – 6th graders. Learn more.

Winter Scholarships - Are you interested in winter registration scholarship opportunities with our leagues? Families can apply for one per season per child and must apply and be accepted during our open registration period. For winter sports these dates are 8/1 – 8/31. Email info@myathletics.com.

(New) esports - Registration for our brand-new esports league is just around the corner, and it’s open to gamers age 8-15. Team play kicks off this winter. Information will be updated here soon.

Fall Updates:

• (New) Fire Elite Fall Cross Country Option – Open to athletes in the 10U - 15U age divisions, participants must register for the recreational cross country season at myathletics.com to be considered for Fire Elite. Athletes who qualify and are approved by the board will be offered roster spots early in the season. Learn more about this advanced program.
• Mudsock Youth Softball All-Star Tryouts – Attend the parent/guardian information meeting on August 28th and learn more about this program here.

This newsletter will assist you with all questions regarding Food Service - please click below.

6:30am before school - click button below for enrollment instructions

Skyward allows parents to access grades, report cards, bus information, immunization records, lunch account/food service information, student fees, schedules, and the BACK TO SCHOOL FORMS 2024-2025. All students are required to have an iPad to expand our HSE21 curriculum. Please visit our HSE21 website for more information.

The following instructions are how to create and pair accounts in Canvas. Your HSE students will be using Canvas throughout virtual and in-person instructions. If you have a child or children that are new to the district, please use the following instructions to link your child's Canvas account to your parent account. Please note that if you have already created a Parent Canvas account and linked your child(ren)'s account(s), you will not need to do this.

You will need your child's school email address and ID#. This information can be found in Skyward. Please click here to access Skyward. If the link is not working, you can go to the HSE homepage and click on the Canvas tab located at the top right of the screen.

Once you are logged in, you will select your child's name from the drop down menu under Family Access at the top of the page. Next, you will click on the Student Info tab from the column on the left. Your child's school email can be found next to the word School in the middle of the screen (just to the right of their school picture) and their school ID # is located under their picture (their school ID # is labeled as Other ID).

Steps:

1. Please click here to access Canvas. If the link is not working, you can go to the HSE homepage and click on the Canvas tab located at the top right of the screen. You will click on the Students/Staff Portal rectangle to login with your child's information, using your child's full school email address as the username. Enter "hse" in front of their 6 digit other ID number for the password. You will now be logged in under their name.
2. While on their Canvas page, click on Account and then Settings. Look to the right and click Pair with Observer. You will need to write down the code so you can use it to link your accounts.
3. Click Account and Logout. You are now logged out of your child's account.
4. If you have multiple students in the district, you will need to complete steps 1-3 for each of your children. You will need a pairing code for each student in an HSE school.
5. Once you have a pairing code for each of your children, you will click here to access the home page of Canvas. If the link is not working, you can go to the HSE homepage and click on the Canvas tab located at the top right of the screen. You will click on the Parent Canvas Portal rectangle to create your profile. You will need your name, email, create a password, and one student pairing code. Click on Start Participating.
6. Check your email now to finalize your Canvas sign-up.
7. To add other children, go back to the HSE homepage, click Canvas tab, click Parent Portal, and login. Click on Account, click on Observing, and add your next child's pairing code.

This webpage below is intended to spotlight school and community activities of interest to students, staff, parents and those residing within the boundaries of HSE Schools.

Interested in finding out about things going on throughout our district - take a look at the Community Insider!

As you know, Hamilton Southeastern Schools has benefitted over the years from a “Text-a-Tip” service to provide anonymous information to the district. We wanted to let you know that we use “HSE Report It!”, a school safety mobile reporting app that allows students, staff and community members to provide anonymous information about concerns for their own safety or the safety of others. HSE Report It! replaces Text-A-Tip product, which is going out of service.

We believe that HSE Report it!, which can be downloaded via Google Play or the Apple App Store, provides enhanced reporting capabilities. It’s anonymous and reports are made exclusively through the mobile app. Plus, unlike SMS text reports, HSE Report it! will have no length limitations or the need to remember a short code. Reporters can attach photos, screenshots, videos, documents and/or audio recordings to their concerns and they can engage in a two-way dialogue with a real person.

Reports are monitored by HSE building and district administration and the Fishers Police school resource officers (SROs).

The HSE Report It! app will be an important resource for our community to submit anonymous tips when they wish to report concerns for their safety and the safety of others. Please encourage your family to download the app and be aware that this resource is now available to use when needed.

RIVERSIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

11014 Eller Road ♦ Fishers, IN ♦ 46038

317.594.4320 (phone)

317.594.4328 (attendance line)

317.594.4329 (fax)

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