The Riverview Reader

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Riverview Families,

Thank you to the many 5th grade families who visited Riverview to be a part of our annual African Drumming event. They put on a terrific performance for all of us! Our learners worked extremely hard and it was amazing to see how it all came together so well after only a week of rehearsals. We deeply appreciate the leadership and organization that Ms. Lindell-Woody provided as well as the flexibility of our entire staff to ensure this was a successful event. Finally, I simply can't say enough about the enthusiasm, passion, talent, and ability to teach that our visitor from Ghana, Mr. Fatawu Saybau brought to our school. He is a remarkable teacher and person!

This will be our last week of school before spring break. We hope that you and your children enjoy a little time away from school whether you choose to travel or stick close to home. Please continue to encourage your child to read, write, and practice their math skills during this time away from school if it is possible to do so. If you need access to a few extra books, please connect with your child's teacher. The Farmington Public Library is also a terrific community resource. Check it out if you are able to.

Best wishes for a great week! Read, read, read...

Shawn Peck

Principal

• Tuesday, March 18 - 5:30-6:30 PTP Meeting at RVES
• Tuesday, March 18 - Instructional Program Review Committee Meeting; 5:30 at FHS (see below for details)
• Thursday, March 20 - 3rd grade field trip to the MN Zoo
• Friday, March 21 - 2nd Trimester Grades Viewable on IC
• March 24 - March 28th - Spring Break, NO School
• Tuesday, April 29 - 5:00-6:00 "Spring Into Kindergarten" Open House for incoming 2025-2026 Kindergarteners

Videos of the performance are still being produced. They will be shared as soon as they are ready.

ISD 192 nurses and health aides recently received "Stop the Bleed" training from the Dakota County Medical Reserve Corp. "Stop the Bleed" is a nationwide initiative to help empower, educate and train on how to stop severe bleeding. Nurses were trained on specialized techniques to recognize and stop severe bleeding injuries, equipping them with hands on skills to save lives and assist in a bleeding emergency. Each school was given a kit which will be located in the health office with the emergency supplies and each health office staff member is now certified in "Stop the Bleed".

It was a fun and very educational day!

The Instructional Program Review (IPR) committee will meet on Tuesday, March 18th at 5:30pm at Farmington High School in the Large Lecture Hall. (Please enter Door 16 on the lower level by the flag poles). We will be discussing our Federal Title Programming. If your child is part of the Title I programs that serve our elementary students needing additional reading instruction in the elementary, or if your child is part of our Title III programs for Multi-Lingual Learners K-12, please feel free to attend to learn more about these programs, ask questions and give additional input. Please contact Lisa Edwards, Director of Elementary Learning, if you are unable to attend but still wish to give input. You can reach her by email at ledwards@farmington.k12.mn.us or by phone, 651-463-5016.

For any parents/guardians seeking to provide input on your child's personality, strengths, interests, and learning style you can fill out a "Parent Input Form" and turn it in to the main office at RVES by Friday, April 4. This feedback will be used as part of our process to assign each learner a homeroom teacher. We have an extremely thorough process for class list creation that takes several months to complete. We want to create a great "fit" for every learner and create a strong sense of balance between classes.

You can click here to view the input form. You can make a digital copy, add your input, and share with principal Shawn Peck at speck@isd192.org. Or you can print it and bring a copy to the main office at any time before April 4th.

Step into a Candyland Wonderland at Farmington Community Ed’s 2nd annual Family Dance! Dress your best and enjoy an evening of dancing, sweet treats, and a special take-home favor. Capture the memories at our fun photo booth!

Date: Saturday, April 12

Time: 6:00-8:00 pm

Location: Meadowview Elementary Gym

Don't miss this sweet night of fun – get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/41vOtOS

Thank you to the many families who took the time to complete the parent/caregiver survey that was shared at the beginning of February. We take this feedback very seriously and use it as an opportunity to reflect on our current approach/processes and make adjustments when necessary. Overwhelmingly, the feedback we received was extremely positive, however there are some areas where we know we can improve. Over the course of the next several weeks, we will be sharing the results of the survey with families.

Farmington Area Public Schools and Independent School District 192 has been awarded the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting by The Association of School Business Officials International for the 18th straight year. This certificate recognizes school districts that uphold the highest standards of financial reporting and transparency.

The district earned the Certificate of Excellence for its exemplary Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. “For over half a century, ASBO International’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting has been the gold standard for promoting and recognizing excellence in financial transparency,” said Jim Rowan, executive director of ASBO International. “Clear and accurate financial reporting is crucial for engaging school communities and building their trust. Districts that earn the COE have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to these principles," Rowan said.

Participation in the COE program highlights a school district’s dedication to financial accountability. Submitted ACFRs are reviewed by a panel of experienced financial professionals, who provide constructive feedback to further enhance the quality of future reports. Districts that meet the program’s requirements are awarded the Certificate of Excellence, a distinction that also supports bond rating and continuing bond disclosure processes.

To learn more about the Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting program, visit asbointl.org/COE.

Dakota County will be hosting a low-cost/free vaccine clinic on Thursday April 17th for those who qualify. The clinic will be at the Dakota County Extension and Conversation Center in Farmington and run from 3:30-6:00 PM. If your child is an incoming K, 7 or 12th grader for the 25-26 school year or is missing vaccines this would be a great time to get those shots. See flier for the list of vaccines that will be offered. Please reach out to Dakota County Public Health if you have questions (their contact information is on the flyer below).

Want to join a great team of purpose driven people and make a difference in the lives of children? Consider applying for our open special education paraprofessional position! The position is for 32 hours per week and starts at $19.50 per hour. Click here to learn more and to apply. Feel free to reach out to principal, Shawn Peck at speck@farmington.k12.mn.us 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.

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