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September:

23- Book Fair

24- Book Fair

25- Book Fair

• Early Dismissal
  
• Parent/Teacher Conferences

26- Book Fair

• 9:00-8:00 Parent/Teacher Conferences (No School)

27- No School (Staff & Students)

October:

4- 5:30-7:00 Kerby Farms

11- 5th Grade Field Trip (Ernie Miller)

14- 6:00 PTA Board Mtg.

• 7:00 General PTA Mtg.

23- Chipotle Restaurant Night

Greetings Riverview families!

It was a fabulous week at Riverview! It was a "normal" schedule and included lots of fun learning as seen above. The 1st Grade Pet Parade was adorable and loved by all.

We are setting up for the Book Fair today. Times and details for the Book Fair and conferences are below. Please remember that next week is Parent/Teacher Conferences with a half day of school on Wednesday and no school on Thursday and Friday.

There is a LOT of information in this newsletter about upcoming events for your reference.

Take care and have a fantastic weekend!

Sincerely,

Lea Ann Combs

Riverview Interim Principal

Hey parents! Our students will have the chance to browse and shop at the Book Fair during school hours on Mon. 9/23, Tues. 9/24, and Wed. 9/25. If you would like your student to shop during the school day, PTA sent students home with a book fair flyer and a ziploc bag for bringing cash, or set up an eWallet for a cash-free way to shop.

Volunteer at the Book Fair:

We need parent volunteers to help make the Book Fair successful. If you can spare an hour of your time, we would appreciate the help!

Book Fair Hours:

● Mon 9/23, Tues 9/24, Wed 9/25 – Students shop during the school day

● Wednesday, 9/25 - 12:10pm–1:10pm (Enter through the side library door)

● Wednesday, 9/25 - 4:00pm–8:00pm (during Parent/Teacher conferences)

● Thursday, 9/26 - 9:00am–8:00pm (during Parent/Teacher conferences)

Please see the Parent/Teacher Conferences sign-up links below!

Hello All!

I am excited to be sharing the Riverview Reads Program with you. This library program is designed for students in the 3rd - 5th grades. There are 16 books on this year's program list. Each of these books are chosen carefully and deliberately to encourage kids to try out different genres and to expand their love of reading. Each book has a short, 10 question comprehension quiz. I give the expectation that students will choose at least five books from the list to read and take a quiz over. This is not a classroom grade, but more of an accountability measure and a way for me to assist all students to feel like they are successful readers. The program is built to be 100% successful. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.

KC Fusion is hosting a FREE soccer clinic on October 6th from 1-2pm for pre-K and Kindergarten boys and girls. Check out the link below! :

Hosted by Mill Valley Cheer on October 4, 2024 from 4:00-6:00pm (Varsity football game to follow) at Mill Valley High School. Little Jag cheerleaders will learn jumps, cheers, chants, and techniques taught by the MVHS Cheerleaders.

Clinic Information: The clinic will be held at the Activity Center of Mill Valley High School in the Auxiliary Gym (located on the north side of the school, near the tennis courts). Following the clinic, parents will need to pick up their cheerleader and bring them to the Jaguar football stadium (located on the southwest side of the school). All Little Jags will receive free admission to the football game.

Game Information: The Varsity Football game will be held at the Jaguar stadium at 7:00pm. Little Jags will be cheering during the 1st quarter, and will conclude at the start of 2nd quarter. Little Jags must report to the field entrance on the north side of the field, near the admission gates, at 6:45pm. MVHS Cheerleaders will greet the Little Jags at the gate and escort them to the sideline just before the first quarter begins.

**Spectator tickets must be purchased separately.**

Registration Information: Registration fee is $50 which includes a T-shirt, game admission, and Chick-fil-A (meal, chips, and water). Payments must be submitted by September 27th, 2024 via Venmo (@MillValley-CheerBoosterClub) or Check payable to Mill Valley Cheer Booster Club. Late registrations will be accepted but does not guarantee a T-shirt.

Please fill out the registration form below.

Please send checks to Mill Valley Cheer Booster Club - 5900 Monticello Rd, Shawnee KS, 66226

All questions can be directed to Jennifer Ivey (Head Coach) - jennifer.ivey@usd232.org

Are you a parent that would like to come eat lunch with your child? Due to limited space in the lunchroom, we are asking that you sign up before coming so we can accommodate everyone. Please see the link below to sign up while spots are available. On another note, if your time slot is filled and it is your child's birthday (or grandma/grandpa are in town on a day not available) please let us know in the office!

The Library is in need of a few parent volunteers to help with inventory. This process requires scanning each book in the library. It’s not hard, but it is very time consuming. If you are interested, please contact Michelle Wisdom michelle.wisdom@usd232.org with dates and/or times you can be available. Thank you.

USD 232 is implementing a new visitor management system this year through Centegix. All visitors will continue checking in through the office, however an ID will be a requirement. This ID will be entered into the Centegix system and will create a sticker with a picture that must be visibly worn throughout the building. Nobody will be allowed in the building without an ID. Thank you in advance for your patience as we implement this new system!

Below are some important links for the year!

Connect with other parents and get to know the teachers and staff at the school! Also have the opportunity to vote on key PTA items and have your voice heard at meetings.

The Riverview PTA sponsors and coordinates:

• Classroom Subscriptions
• Student Leader
  Acknowledgments
• Curriculum Enhancements
• Fundraisers
• Book fairs
• Fall Fest, Spring Fling, Bingo Night, and other family events
• And MORE!

The small fee to join can make a big impact with enough participation. Simply click below to visit our online store.

We are so proud of all our speedy students for running their hearts out, our amazing families who volunteered their time and donated funds, and our amazing RE staff who made this event memorable and messy. We would like to proudly announce that as a community we were able to raise $11,677!

Congratulations to our honorable STINKY SHOE AWARD WINNERS: Miss Hembrey’s 1st grade class and Miss Smith’s 4th grade class!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Riverview family. We are honored to have such a supportive, positive, and caring group. Congratulations to all for making this 2024 Fun Run a success!

Believe it or not, Fall Parent Teacher Conferences are already around the corner! Join us in showing our appreciation for our teachers & staff during the parent teacher conferences, September 25th and 26th. Please consider donating food items listed on the below Signup Genius.

Now that school is underway and everyone is hard at work, we hope you will check out your student’s classroom wish list and consider donating items needed for a great year. We have also gathered lists of all of the RE staff’s favorite things if you would like to show your appreciation throughout the year.

If you would like to support our school we would love you as a sponsor! Funds raised through sponsorships will benefit various items throughout the school year like events, field trips, and educational apps.

As a PTA, our ability to provide support for Riverview students and families comes from the generosity of those who volunteer to chair or serve on committees, as well as coordinate events and projects. We invite you to join our PTA community and volunteer, whether a contribution of time and/or talent, every bit helps build successful experiences for our school.

We would love to find more volunteers for our family night events! If you are interested in learning more or raising your hand to be involved, please send an email to the PTA mailbox at refalconspta@gmail.com to express interest. We appreciate your help and look forward to working together in support of our school and students! And THANK YOU to all of our volunteers!!!

The PTA is excited to offer two options for student birthday celebrations through the PTA store. Please make purchases by the 15th of the month prior to the student’s birthday (i.e. complete purchases for February birthdays by no later than January 15th).

Join us in earning money for our school by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. Plus, use referral code IZ2V9KJB when you sign up and you’ll get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through May 31, 2025, while supplies last.

For more information about joining the PTA, check out our PTA’s website and be sure to follow us on Facebook!