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Riverview News
September 20, 2023
Riverview School Hours
8:20 Doors Open/Breakfast Available
8:35 School Day Starts
3:15 Dismissal: Monday-Thursday
1:15 Dismissal: Friday
Hello Riverview Families!
The new school year is off to a great start, and after the first two weeks, I would have to give it a 5-star review! Our Eagles are back at the nest and they appear happy, motivated, and inspired to soar to new heights. Our school is being led by a thoughtful, compassionate, and kind-hearted cohort of 6th grade leaders who have already modeled tremendous leadership and "Welcoming" behaviors for our students schoolwide. They are setting the tone for what will be another wonderful year at Riverview. To continue to build on this positive momentum, Riverview will be hosting our fall Open House tomorrow night from 6:30-7:30pm. This year, we are celebrating with a Throwback Thursday event - an Open House/Ice Cream Social. Our wonderful PTO will be providing ice cream for all students and families. Please join us in the Thoreson Theater after visiting your child(ren)'s classroom teacher(s), touring our beautiful school, and finish the evening enjoying ice cream with family and friends from the Riverview community. See you tomorrow night!
Go Eagles!
Derek Larsen
Picture Day
- Dorian Studios is our photographer. You can visit their website mydorian.com for picture packet information. Paper picture packets will go home with students on September 20.
- Picture Day is Wednesday, September 27 with retakes on Thursday, November 9.
Panther Pals sign-ups open through October 6
Important Attendance Information
Please excuse absences within 72 hours. If your child is going to be absent or tardy from school, please call or leave a message on the school's attendance line, email us , or enter it in Skyward. Please remember to include the reason for the absence. 360-563-4375 kimberly.alford@sno.wednet.edu Thank you!
Students can visit the book fair during the week of October 16-20. There will be lots of great books available to purchase. This will be our only book fair for the school year. A preview of the book fair and more information can be found- https://www.scholastic.com/bf/RVbookfair
Nominate a district staff member for a Golden Apple!
Is there a district employee who you would like the district to recognize for helping our students thrive? We are excited to share the launch of Golden Apple - an employee recognition program that will recognize two staff members quarterly for their student-centered service to students, staff, families and/or community. Staff members selected for this quarterly honor will be recognized for helping “create an educational community that ignites a passion for learning where every student is known and empowered.”
Students, parents/guardians, district staff, and community members are encouraged to nominate a staff member at any time! Visit www.sno.wednet.edu/goldenapple to learn more or to nominate a staff member!
1:1 devices and Technology Protection Plan information
Snohomish School District students will soon be provided with a 1:1 device to aid in their learning. This technology shift for the school district of providing every district student with a device (laptop, touch screen or iPad) will happen beginning with the 2023-2024 school year.
- Students in grades 5-6 will have dedicated devices for home/school.
- Students in grades K-4 will have dedicated devices that will remain in the classroom.
As part of the 1:1 device rollout, students will be expected to bring/have a district-provided device/laptop at school every day. All students will receive district-provided devices/laptops, and students should not bring personal devices/laptops from home. The district-provided device/laptop must be charged and ready to use for classroom learning each day. When students receive a district device/laptop at the start of the school year, the student will also receive information about the district’s Technology Protection Plan.
Due to the high replacement cost of a device/laptop, the option of purchasing a Technology Protection Plan can help offset costs in the event a device/laptop is damaged, lost or stolen. See plan for specific coverage. The standard enrollment fee for the Technology Protection Plan is $30 and plans will be available for purchase until Sept. 29. Students eligible for the free/reduced lunch program will be automatically enrolled. Students and families must fill out a free/reduced application to be approved. (Note: Free/reduced applications will be available in Skyward/Family Access as online forms and can be completed online after August 14, 2023.)
In opting out of the Technology Protection Plan, the family will accept full responsibility for any costs related to damage, loss, or theft. For example:
- The cost to repair a shattered, broken or cracked screen is $150 (or $25 with Technology Protection Plan coverage).
- The cost to repair damage caused by liquids will be $150 (or $50 with Technology Protection Plan coverage).
- The cost after loss or theft will be cost of replacement (or $25+ with Technology Protection Plan coverage).
- The replacement cost of a district laptop is $300.
- The replacement cost of a charging cord is $25.
Important links and information
- Technology Protection Plan - Click here for details, forms and more information regarding the district’s Technology Protection Plan coverage.
- Free/reduced meal applications - Click here for district free/reduced meal application information.
- Future ready! - Click here to learn more about how the district is helping prepare students to be future ready.
- District technology plan - Click here for more details about the district’s technology plan (2023-2026).
Free/reduced meals & applications
Free/reduced meal applications are currently available online and in paper form. To learn more, visit www.sno.wednet.edu/freereducedmeals. Compare the size and income of your household to the USDA Income Guidelines. Only one application should be completed per household. The school district will notify you if the application is approved or denied.
When completing the application:
- If any child you are applying for is homeless (McKinney-Vento), or migrant, please be sure to check the appropriate box.
- See section/question 7 about potentially sharing your child's eligibility status. By completing this section, parents/guardians allow their children's free and reduced information to be shared with the other programs within the Snohomish School District to reduce or eliminate academic/class/lab/testing fees and extracurricular/athletic/band/field trip/Associated Student Body fees.
Who should fill out an application?
Fill out the application if:
- Total household income is the same or less than the amount on the chart.
- You receive Basic Food, take part in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) for your children.
- You are applying for foster children that are under the legal responsibility of a foster care agency or court.
Applications - Applications can be completed online or in paper form.
Online applications are available through Skyward/Family Access. The online form must be accessed through the parent/guardian side (not the student login) of Skyward/Family Access. No paper applications are required for those completing the process online.
Paper applications are available at every school and can be downloaded below. They can be returned by hand delivering to your child's school or the district Resource and Service Center (1601 Avenue D in Snohomish. They can also be mailed to Snohomish School District, Attn: Meal Applications, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR:
- Thursday, September 21 - Open House/Ice Cream Social 6:30-7:30pm
- Wednesday, September 27 - School Pictures
- Friday, September 29 - Last day to purchase Technology Protection Plan
- Tuesday, October 3 - After school book club 3:15-4:30pm
- Thursday, October 5 - Vision screening
- Thursday, October 12 - Author visit
- Monday, October 16-Friday, October 20 - Book Fair
- Week of October 23 - Fall conference week (schedule and details TBD)
- Wednesday, November 8 - Veterans Day concert 6:30pm
- Thursday, November 9 - Picture Retakes
- Friday, November 10 - No school/Veterans Day
- Friday, November 17 - Turkey Bingo
- Wednesday, November 22 - Half-day early release @11:45am
- Thursday, November 23-Friday, November 24 - No school/Thanksgiving Break
- Tuesday, December 5 - After school book club 3:15-4:30pm
- Wednesday, December 20 – Cocoa & Carols + Half-day early release @11:45am
- Thursday, December 21-Tuesday, January 2 – Winter Break
- Wednesday, January 3 - Classes resume after Winter Break
- Monday, January 15 - No school/MLK Jr. Day
- Monday, January 29 - No school/Beginning of second semester and non-student day
- Friday, February 16-Monday, February 19 - No school/Mid-Winter Break
- Week of March 25 - Spring conference week (schedule and details TBD)
- Monday, April 1-Friday, April 5 - No school/Spring Break
- Friday, April 19 - Family Dance Night
- Wednesday, May 1 - Fun Run Fundraiser
- Monday, May 27 - No school/Memorial Day
- Thursday, June 13 - Tentative last day of school
District-approved community fliers
- Ball Kids - Volunteers Needed
- BridgeWhiz for Youth
- Climb the Mountain Speech and Debate Programs for Students
- Cocoon House Connections Host Homes
- Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer Opportunity
- Cub Scout Pack 193 - 2023-2024 Calendar
- Everett Rowing Club Fall Registration Open
- FEVA Club Volleyball Tryouts - October 28
- Girls Who Code at Fred Hutch
- GPHS Girls Soccer Youth Camper Night - September 21
- GPYFA Sideline Cheer K-8 Registration
- Girl Scouts of Western Washington
- Health and Wellness Fair - October 14
- Let Me Run Seattle Hill Elementary - Fall 2023
- Let Me Run Willis Tucker Park - Fall 2023
- Nick of Time - Glacier Peak High School Screening Registration Flyer and Forms - November 1
- Nick of Time - Snohomish High School Screening Registration Flyer and Forms - November 1
- Reflections School of Dance
- Seattle Children's Chorus Registration
- SJAA Basketball Registration
- Snohomish For Equity 2023-2024 Youth Committee Application
- Snohomish Healing Project - Volunteers Needed
- Snohomish Junior Cheer Registration
- Strengthening Families Program - September 25
- Taekwondo for Kids - September 2023
- TOP Soccer Volunteer Opportunities
- VFW Patriots Pen Essay Contest - October 31 Deadline
- VFW Teacher of the Year Applications - October 31 Deadline
- VFW Voice Of Democracy Essay Contest - October 31 Deadline
- VFW Youth Essay Contest - Grades 3-5 - October 31 Deadline
Fliers are typically posted on Tuesdays during the months of August through June. For additional flier program details and/or to complete a request for distribution, please click here.
RIVERVIEW CONTACT INFORMATION
Riverview Elementary
7322 - 64th St SE, Snohomish, WA 98290
Office: 360-563-4375 Fax: 360-563-4378
Derek Larsen, Principal
Laure Rancich, Assistant Principal
Tanya Forster, Administrative Assistant
Kim Alford, Main Office Secretary
NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE
The Snohomish School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator, Title IX Coordinator and ADA – Darryl Pernat, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7285, darryl.pernat@sno.wednet.edu; Section 504 Coordinator and Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying – Shawn Stevenson, 1601 Avenue D, Snohomish, WA 98290, 360-563-7282, shawn.stevenson@sno.wednet.edu.