The Riverview Reader

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Riverview Families,

A couple weeks ago we finished up our winter assessments in the areas of math and reading. We have each of our learners complete FastBridge screeners in the fall, winter, and spring to measure the progress of each learner, ensure our instructional practices are effective, and to use the data to prompt changes in our approach or implement specific interventions when necessary. I am excited to say that the impact of our collective efforts have definitely been positive. Here are a few highlights from the data we collected:

• We saw a 12% increase in math scores from our 2nd - 5th graders from last spring to this winter
• We saw an18% increase in math scores from our K-1st graders from last spring to this winter
• We saw a 9% increase in reading scores from our 2nd - 5th graders from last spring to this winter
• We saw a 29% increase in reading scores from our K-1st graders from last spring to this winter

I am so proud of our learners and teachers! These are HUGE gains! They have been working extremely hard to learn and grow in these areas and it has really been paying off. Please keep encouraging your child to try their hardest at school and to extend their learning at home by reading each night and practicing their math facts. It truly is making a difference and there is no limit to what we can achieve if we keep working together!

Thank you for your partnership and support. We are excited to see you all at conferences this week!! Read, read, read...

Shawn Peck

Principal

• Monday, March 3 - Kid Connection Registration for 25-26 For Current KC Families (see below for details)
• Tuesday, March 4 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Book Fair Will Be Open)
• Tuesday, March 4 - Dakota County Public Health Hosts “Open Conversations: Empowering Parents to Talk with Your Kids About Vaping and Cannabis (see below for details)
• Thursday, March 6 - Kid Connection Registration for 25-26 For New KC Families (see below for details)
• Thursday, March 6 - Early Release at 12:10; Parent/Teacher Conferences (Book Fair Will Be Open)
• Friday, March 7 - No School; Professional Development Day For Teachers
• Monday, March 10 - Band Jubilee at FHS
• Friday, March 14 - CARES Student of the Month Breakfast
• Friday, March 14 - 5th Grade African Drumming Performance
• Friday, March 14 - Deadline to Order a Yearbook (see below for details)

During School Social Worker Appreciation Week, we want to send a huge thank you to our amazing social worker, Ms. Lindsy Bednar! Her dedication, compassion, and support make a world of difference in the lives of our students and their families. We are so grateful for the care she gives and the positive impact she makes every single day. Thank you for all you do!

Parent/Teacher conferences will take place on Tuesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 6. Please click this link to sign up for a time to meet with your child's teacher(s). These conferences are an important part of the school/family partnership and a great way to make sure we are all working together to support our learners and help them discover the greatness that lives inside all of them. Riverview has had extremely strong

If you would like to volunteer or would like to get more information, please email Darci at bookfairRVESptp@gmail.com

Hello Riverview Families-

Spring conference week is approaching fast, our teachers and staff at Riverview will be working extra long days. The PTP would like to work with parents to provide refreshments to go with teacher dinners during these late nights.
Please click the link below to review the requests and sign up for a donation you can bring. Please note, the best donation is something that is an easy 'grab and go' - something staff can quickly grab to snack between appointments.

Donations can be brought to the front office any time through Tuesday March 4.

Thank you for helping show our teachers how much we CARE

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849ADAF2FA2FDCE9-55342964-spring

Through this past year, our teachers have been learning about the Science of Reading. The Science of Reading is a large body of scientific research which guides how to teach reading. We are excited about the changes this will bring. We are adopting a curricular resource to support this work. We are happy to announce that we will be recommending Wit and Wisdom as our K-5 Knowledge Building Curricular Resource for Literacy.

During conferences on March 4th and 6th, we will have a display set up in each building with materials available to look at.

You may also find information at this website with a great introduction video in both English and Spanish. If you have any questions or would like to provide feedback, please fill out this form here.

You are also invited to attend our Instructional Program Review (IPR) committee meeting on March 18th at 5:30pm at the Farmington High School Lecture Hall. We will have a presentation on Wit and Wisdom, answer questions and have materials available to view.

We are very excited about this new resource that will positively impact our learners!

The lost & found continues to grow. Please plan to stop by the lost & found table during parent/teacher conferences to see if anything belongs to your family. After conferences, the items that have been there for several weeks will be moved to our "community closet" so others in need may be able to use the misplaced clothing.

In the future, it is very helpful if you label your child's items with their name or initials. This allows us to get any misplaced clothing or items back to their owner quickly.

Regular attendance is an integral part of your child’s education and school success. The following guidelines should help you decide about when and how long to keep your child home due to illness.

• When a child has a fever of 100 degrees or more, the child should stay home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal (without needing medication to keep the temperature down).
• When a child has vomited or had diarrhea, the child should stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.
• When a child has an unexplained rash, please check with your family physician before sending the child to school.
• When your child is not running a fever, but is having excessive secretions, continual coughing or excessively tired it may also be good to keep him/her at home. Extra sleep, fluids, and possibly medication can be effective in resolving these symptoms and preventing a relapse.
• Building nurses will assess students and determine if your child needs to go home if they become ill/exhibit signs or symptoms of illness during the school day.

Please have an “emergency plan” for the care of your child should he/she need to go home from school due to illness. Students who are ill should be picked up as soon as possible to help prevent the spread of illness.

Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to a healthy, productive time in school. Please contact Nurse Lisa Klemmenson if you have any questions.

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.

Students are increasingly bringing candy, flavored water, caffeinated drinks, and gum to school. These are not allowed for snack or throughout the day. It would be very helpful if you would please remind your child that they need to stay at home.

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.

The Scholastic Book Fair is just around the corner! This is a fantastic opportunity for your child to discover new books they’ll love, and it’s a great way to bond over the joy of reading. Research shows that kids are more likely to read when they can choose their own books, which leads to academic growth and a boost in mental well-being.

Here’s what you need to know:

Dates: March 10 – 14

Time: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Friday closes at 4:00 pm)

Location: Meadowview Elementary, Room 104 (enter through Door 22)

You can also visit the Book Fair homepage for more details: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/tigerpreschool

Kid Connection registration for the 2025-26 school year is opening on March 3rd at 8:00 AM for current families and on March 6th at 8:00 AM for new families. Please click here for more information about this great program and to complete your registration.

The deadline is fast approaching! All order must be received by March 14. Follow these instructions to make sure you get your yearbook:

• Order online at www.schoolannual.com
• Click on Buy Student Yearbook
• Enter the school’s name (Riverview Elementary), city (Farmington), & state (Minnesota)
• Select your child's classroom Teacher/grade and place your order today!
• Price $16.00 +tax
• Order before 3/14/2025

Farmington Area Public Schools and Northfield Public Schools invite you to join us for a free American Indian Family Engagement Event on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10 a.m. in the Levi P. Dodge Middle School Cafeteria. Artist John Knife Sterner will lead the group in a “Ledger Art” project. Afterward you are invited to stay for lunch, catered by Moo Chicka Poo, and socializing. This event, including food, is free and open to all American Indian families. To help us plan for food please RSVP no later than March 30.

• What? Lunch & Art
• When? Saturday, April 5, 2025, 10 a.m.
• Where? Levi P. Dodge Middle School Cafeteria, located at 4200 208th Street West, Farmington, MN 55024.
• How much? Free for Families

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.

Are you concerned about youth vaping and cannabis use? Join Dakota County Public Health at “Open Conversations: Empowering Parents to Talk with Your Kids About Vaping and Cannabis” on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in the Eastview High School Auditorium.

This FREE workshop for parents and caregivers of 3rd – 12th graders will provide information and tools for addressing these concerns, led by experts from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health Cannabis Research Center, Tobacco-Free Alliance, and MKG Parent Coaching.

Register at https://tce.me/iVly65 by Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Registration is recommended, not required. Spanish and Somali translation available.

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