The Riverview Reader

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Riverview Families,

There are a few events going on this week that we want to make sure everyone knows about:

1. Our next PTP meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 5:30 in the RVES Multi-Purpose room. All Riverview parents are invited to attend. It is a great opportunity to stay engaged with your child's education, play a role in creating a strong partnership between our school and community, and meet some great people. I hope you consider attending!

2. Our 5th graders will be holding their annual Band Demo Concert on Thursday, Dec. 12 so that families can see the amazing progress they have made learning to play their instruments. It will take place in the RVES Cafetorium from 6:30-7:30. All parents/families of band members are invited to attend.

3. This Friday, Dec. 13 will be the 2nd Family Bowling Night at Farmington Lanes. The first event was a great success and the families that attended had so much fun! You can click this link to reserve a lane in either the early session (4:30-5:30) or late session (6:00-7:00). The cost is $10 per bowler and part of the money gets donated back to our school. Hope to see you at the lanes!

Thank you for your partnership. Best wishes for a great week!

Shawn Peck

Principal

• Tuesday, December 10 - PTP Meeting, 5:30-6:30 PM
• Thursday, December 12 - 5th Grade Band Demo Concert 6:30-7:30 PM
• Friday, December 13 - Family Bowling Night at Farmington Lanes (see below for details)
• Friday, December 13 - Last Day To Donate To FPD "Toys for Town" Toy Drive at RVES

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!

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.

The RVES PTP (Parent/Teacher Partnership) will meet at 5:30 in the MultiPurpose Room on Tuesday, December 10. All Riverview parents are welcome to join us. It is a great way to play a role in your child's education, say informed on all the exciting things happening at Riverview, and meet some great people. Please reach out to the PTP president, Tamara Barum at presidentrvesptp@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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

Report cards for trimester 1 will be viewable to parents/guardians at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, Dec. 18. We do not send copies of report cards home, so you will need to log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal to see your child's marks. If you need any help setting up an Infinite Campus account please contact the Riverview main office for assistance.

The Farmington Police Department is continuing the tradition of the Toys for Town program with their 37th annual toy drive this year. Toys for Town is an annual toy drive organized by the Farmington Police Department to help make the holiday season special for children in our community. The program provides local families with a holiday meal kit and gifts for their children. In 2023, there were 450 children from 140 families that benefitted from this program. The police department is anticipating similar numbers in 2024.

This year, the Farmington Police Department is setting an ambitious fundraising goal of $35,000. This goal allows for purchasing of food for the families, gift cards for the teens and various supplies needed for wrapping day. Along with the fundraising goal, collection bins for unwrapped toy donations have been set out at area businesses and city buildings (including Riverview Elementary!). Collections will continue through Monday, Dec. 9. In addition, monetary donations to the Toys for Town program will be accepted at the police department. Stop by during lobby hours Monday – Friday from 8 am to 4 pm to make a monetary donation.

Wrapping Day is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14 starting at 9 am at Farmington High School, 20655 Flagstaff Ave. Just show up at 9 am ready to wrap! For more information about Toys for Town or to make a request call contact the Police Department at 651-280-6TOY (6869) or email Toys4Town@FarmingtonMN.gov. Request calls will be taken Monday, Nov. 4 through Monday, Dec. 9. For toy collection locations check the website at FarmingtonMN.gov/CET.

Thank you to the many families who donated items for our Balloons Over Riverview parade. As we get further into the holiday season, if anyone has empty wrapping paper tubes or ribbon rolls, please consider dropping them off at the Riverview main office. No cardboard boxes are needed at this time.

There will be no school from Dec. 23-Jan. 3 due to winter break. The main office will be closed during these two weeks.

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.

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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