Riverview Families,
Over the next few weeks, learners in all grades will complete their winter FastBridge assessments in reading and math. Your child took these assessments in the fall and will do so again in the spring. This consistent monitoring of progress in reading and math throughout the year allows us to measure the growth our students are showing in those areas and provides our teachers with important information they can use to enhance their own instruction. We are able to see where rapid growth is occurring, what strategies are producing the best results, and potentially where we may need to change course. Of course we know that assessments like these are just snapshots in time and don't always tell us the whole story. We also have to trust our eyes and ears which tell us every day that our students are working hard, growing their skills, and learning new things constantly. All we ask is that students try their best and show us what they know. We are so proud of every one of them!
We will be sharing out some school-wide data from these assessments so you can get a sense of the tremendous amounts of learning that are happening at Riverview each day. If you have any questions about our academic assessment process or want to know more about how your child's fall-to-winter growth, please reach out to your child's teacher after the window closes in a few weeks.
Best wishes for a great week!
Shawn Peck
Principal
As the weather cools down and we head into the winter months, please take a moment to review the important winter weather information below. Ensure you have a plan for all possible emergency closure situations (late start, early release, or flexible learning day).
Families with child care needs should have alternative arrangements made in advance in case there is a need for a flexible learning day or should weather occur during the day that causes an early release from school. There may be a need to delay the start of school pending improving weather conditions. This may also necessitate alternative child care arrangements.
Important winter weather information can be found at the following links:
The RVES PTP (Parent/Teacher Partnership) will meet at 5:30 in the MultiPurpose Room on Tuesday, January 14. 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.
If your child - or a child you know - is ready to start kindergarten in fall 2025, now is the time to enroll! Enrolling now ensures you’re in the loop for all upcoming events and communications and it gives schools a chance to plan so they are fully prepared to give your child the best start possible. Enroll today at bit.ly/kindergarten-enrollment. We can’t wait to welcome our new learners this fall!
Visit the RVES Spirit Wear School Store for lots of ways to show your school spirit. You can order online and pick up at school. Everything is super easy and all profits from sales are used by the Riverview PTP to support students and staff. Thank you for your support!
Please email spiritwear@rvesptp.org if you have questions or to arrange a pick up time at the school store.
Riverview CARES
- Cooperation
- Assertiveness
- Responsibility
- Empathy
- Self-Control
About Riverview: A Learner Centered Community
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