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Riverview Families,

It was so wonderful to welcome students back into our school last week. Once we were all together, we quickly got to work creating a strong sense of community in every classroom. We want to make sure that every student feels safe and like they belong. We know that if they feel that way, they will be able to learn so much and grow significantly throughout the year ahead.

We also laid the foundation for a great year of learning by building routines that our students can use to create a sense of predictability for their day. Our learners thrive when there is structure and routine built into their school day. We practice creating routines for how to enter the classroom, how to line up, how to sit at the carpet, how to safely use the playground, and so much more. We practice these things over and over until our students can do them easily.

We have found that by focusing on building community and establishing effective routines during the first weeks of school, we limit behavior issues, create more optimal learning environments throughout our school, and produce better outcomes for all students by the end of the year. We are excited to see our students grow leaps and bounds!

Best wishes for a great week!

Shawn Peck

Principal

• Tuesday, September 10 - PTP Meeting at Riverview 5:30 in Multipurpose Room
• Wednesday, September 11 - Homecoming Parade
• Friday, September 13 - Homecoming Football Game
• Wednesday, September 18 - Community Information Session on the Upcoming Levy 7:00-8:00 at North Trail Elementary School
• Thursday, September 26 - Picture Retake Day
• Thursday, September 26 - Family Fun Night (see flyer below)
• Monday, October 7 - Fun Run Kick Off Event
• Tuesday, October 8 - Fall Conferences
• Thursday, October 10 - Early Release From School (12:10); Fall Conferences
• Friday, October 11 - NO SCHOOL; Staff Development Day

Join us for the 1st PTP meeting of the year. It will take place at Riverview at 5:30 on Tuesday, Sept. 10 in the multipurpose room. We will discuss a number of topics including the upcoming Family Fun Night, funding projects to support student experiences, and more. Additionally, superintendent Jason Berg will be stopping by to talk about the upcoming levy election and to answer any questions that anyone has before election day. We hope you can make it!

Hello PTP,

I’m Tamara Barum, the PTP President for the 2024-2025 school year.

I want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has shown interest in joining our amazing team! This email will provide you with an overview of who we are, what we do, and what you can look forward to next.

WHO WE ARE - We are the Parent Teacher Partnership (PTP), dedicated to supporting Riverview Elementary’s students and staff throughout the school year. Our mission is to raise funds and allocate them according to teachers’ requests to ensure all students have what they need for a successful year. We also organize fun events, foster community spirit, and strive to make a positive impact within the school.

Our team includes an elected board and a network of ‘members at large’ who contribute to discussions and provide support. We form various committees, such as Book Fair, Conference Meals, PIE, and more, and we are always in need of enthusiastic volunteers!

The elected board, which will be introduced at our meetings and highlighted on social media, includes:

* President
* Vice Presidents
* Treasurer
* Secretary
* Book Fair Chair
* Tiger Pantry Chair
* Spiritwear Coordinator
* Webmaster
* PIE Coordinator

WHAT WE DO - Our main goals are to raise money and have fun while doing so! We collaborate with teachers to determine the best use of funds, which can support field trips, bussing, classroom materials, and learning space organization, special guests and more. Our monthly meetings allow us to assess school needs and identify ways to offer support, including planning meals and events such as conferences, book fairs, and teacher appreciation activities. We also organize community-building events like Family Fun Night, Movie Night, dining outings, and bowling.

COMMUNICATION - We primarily communicate via email. Additionally, we have an unofficial Facebook Page: Riverview Elementary School Parents<https://www.facebook.com/share/g/vdUyQEyGhNrqDgyg/> and a website: rvesptp.org<http://rvesptp.org>, which we update regularly with important dates and details.

WHAT’S NEXT
* First Official Meeting: Tuesday, September 10 at 5:30 PM in the Multipurpose Room at RVES
* Family Fun Night: Thursday, September 26

Please keep an eye out for future emails and sign-ups to get involved. If you have any questions or need more information, don’t hesitate to reach out. We look forward to seeing you soon and working together to make this a fantastic year for Riverview Elementary!

Best regards,

Tamara Barum
PTP President, 612-282-5100

Our #1 priority is to keep our students and staff safe each day at school. As a result (and due to the fact that state late requires all schools to conduct emergency drills throughout the year) we will hold several safety drills throughout the school year. Our first fire drill and lockdown drill will occur this week.

Fire Drills

Teachers will cover all expectations ahead of time and students will clearly know what to do when this kind of drill or event occurs. Our first fire drill will begin with an announcement over the loud speaker instead of the fire alarm to minimize any fear or anxiety students may be feeling while we practice this important safety routine. We expect the drill to last between 10-15 minutes and to not create a significant disruption to learning.

Lockdown Drills

We will also conduct several lockdown drills this school year. Our first drill will not be done simultaneously throughout the school. Instead, each classroom will hold a discussion in an age appropriate manner about why these drills occur and how we need to respond when they do happen. We teach students to stop, look, and listen during emergency situations and to respond to directions from adults promptly. School-wide drills will be added throughout the year to practice the routines discussed at the beginning of the year.

Please feel free to contact principal, Shawn Peck with any questions or concerns you may have.

We are hiring a special education paraprofessional to work alongside our students with special needs. The position would be for 32 hours per week and pay will start at $19.50 per hour. You would be able to work on an incredibly strong team and truly make a difference in your community and in the lives of some terrific kids.

Click here to learn more about the position and to apply. If you have questions about the position, you can reach out to principal, Shawn Peck at speck@farmington.k12.mn.us.

We encourage our students to leave their cell phones and other personal electronic devices at home. All learners have access to a school issued iPad that can meet all of their learning needs while at school. However, if you feel it is important that they bring a personal device to school, it is important that you know that the district has a new cell phone policy that will significantly limit their ability to use it while as school.

From the time a student arrives at school to the time a student leaves, cell phones should be turned off and put away in the learner's locker.

WHY do we require that cell phones are off and put away during school?

• We believe strongly in the power of connection and relationships: In order to be connected to learning in the classrooms students must be connected to one another and to the instructional staff. Significant research and experience has determined that student access to cell phones distract from the learning environment and create a significant barrier to the interactions and connections crucial to rich, relationship based learning.

• We believe that in order to meet their full academic potential, learners must be focused on learning. We know our learners learn best when they are “present” and engaged in the learning activities. Research has determined that not only cell phone use, but even having a cell phone out, is a distraction from learning.

• We believe that our number one priority is to protect the safety of our learners and staff. Cell phones as vehicles for social media access and use have proven detrimental to younger children and there have been instances where social media use has significantly disrupted our learning community.

We are very excited to welcome the community to Tiger Stadium for fall football games! We understand that football games are a social event and expect all in attendance to follow these guidelines.

It is an expectation that middle school and elementary school students have a parent or guardian at the game and remain supervised throughout the night.

Please remember to be a positive fan; cheer for the Farmington Tigers and refrain from using negative or obscene language, gestures, or interactions with fans/players from the opposing team. It is all of our responsibility to ensure our venues are safe. If someone around you is not acting appropriately, please discourage them from continuing or involve a member of our ISD 192 staff.

Also, please take note of our general Tiger Stadium procedures:

• Visiting fans sit on the East side of the stadium; Tiger fans on the West

• Fans should not travel between the home and visiting side of the stadium

• No outside food or beverage is allowed (Including reusable water bottles)

• No backpacks or oversized totes

• No MSHSL prohibited items (noisemakers, megaphones, flags, etc.)

• No re-entry; if you leave the stadium for any reason, you will be asked to purchase another ticket to return. After halftime there is no re-entry.

• Fans are not allowed on the field before or after the game

• Tailgating is allowed in the NW lot on the FHS campus from 4:30 - 7:00 pm

• No alcohol or tobacco on ISD 192 property, including e-cigarettes

• No open or closed fires

• No footballs, frisbees, inflatables, or other similar items allowed in the stadium

• No promotional or marketing activities unless pre-approved

• No sales of products, food, or beverage unless pre-approved

Farmington Area Schools’ Kid Connection is your best choice for your child’s School Age Care for the Summer as well as during the School Year. Kid Connection offers quality, care at each elementary school in the during the school year and various locations each summer. Kid Connection provides enriching out-of-school-time activities before & after school, on non-school days and during the summer. We’re staffed with dedicated and trained professionals who have a combination of education and experience specific to school age children!

Click here to learn more and sign up for Kid Connection Child Care

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 to sign up as we will no longer be filling these positions through Farmington Schools. TOC also offers many benefits including, weekly paychecks, ability to easily sub at multiple districts and many insurance benefit options.

To Apply Click Here: teachersoncall.com

For more information contact Teachers On Call (TOC): 800-713-4439

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.

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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