River Valley Academy News
An RVA Family Update
May 27, 2021 Edition
We are down to our last week of school!
On behalf of the staff of RVA, I would like to wish you all a relaxing and enjoyable summer! We look forward to seeing you in the fall!
Take care,
Jenny Thompson
This week's schedule!
June 3 and June 4 half days - school will dismiss at 10:43 AM!
Who wants to go bowling??
PLEASE WEAR SOCKS ON TUESDAY! We will be wearing bowling shoes! :)
Can't wait!
Thinking about summer school?? It is a great way to get ahead or catch up!!
1. RHS Summer School - lots of class choices - See flyers attached below.
2. Rockford Adult Education - click here for information on how to enroll. Adult Education classes will run Tuesday nights from 5-8:30. Students may work from home and come in for questions and tests.
Graduation 2021 is in the books!
It was a beautiful evening to celebrate some amazing people!
Graduation 2021 at Rams Stadium!
This week's featured graduate is . . .
Luke Younge
Luke Younge chose River Valley Academy as a sophomore because, "It felt like a better fit than RHS at the time."
For the RVA staff, Luke says, "Without you guys, I wouldn't be where I am today. Graduation is one thing, but the connections I have made with the teachers have taught me how to be a better person. All of the teachers at River Valley have helped me tremendously through my classes. The teachers are there to do whatever is possible to help you graduate."
Luke has made amazing gains in his three years at RVA. He has completed the Diesel Tech program at KCTC and has a job excavating this summer. Luke has plans to pursue certifications and business classes to own his own excavating/landscaping business one day.
Congratulations, Luke! We are proud of you! We love to see our students mature and excel, as you have! We wish you all the best!
Scholarship Award Winners
Marion Parrent received the Deb Chamberlin Scholarship Award
Luke Younge received the Deb Chamberlin Scholarship Award
Catie Batchelder
Amy Himmelspach Memorial Scholarship for Service to Humanity
Sage Motta
Original RVA Logo
We can't wait to hear your ideas and feedback!
How do I know how my student is doing from day to day?
Edgenuity courses offer parent updates. If you would like to be signed up to receive these, please complete this form. When the form has been processed, you will receive directions for signing up for the Parent Portal along with an access code. You will receive daily updates. If you want specific information on how your student is doing in Edgenuity, ask your student for their login information. If you log in as the student, you can see a more detailed report.
Good questions to ask your student include:
1. Are you attending all class sessions, whether school is in person or remote?
2. Are you completing at least one assignment in each class session?
3. About how far in each course are you?
4. What are you doing well?
5. What can you do better?
Parents and schools are partners in educating students!
Summer Camp Opportunities
Summer camps are BACK! We’ve assembled a comprehensive list of academic camps to help your student explore an area of interest, or try a have fun learning about a new one. Camps serving PreK – 12th grade in a wide variety of subject areas is available. Check out our list of local summer programs here!
Monthly Career Readiness Resource
Eight Resume Mistakes That Can Keep You From Getting Hired
https://www.aarp.org/work/job-search/info-2020/resume-mistakes-to-avoid.html
How are you doing? People care and want to help!
RVA has an amazing staff, social worker, and mental health liaison who can listen and connect you to resources!
Ele's Place is a community based organization with the mission to create awareness of and support for grieving children and their families. Please find a very helpful guide for parents - how to support teens, as well as a handout titled, How to Help Yourself: For Teens below.
Area Resources
North Kent CONNECT: (adjusted hours due to COVID-19 precautions)
Mondays and Wednesday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Community Calendar of Services
Mobile Food Pantries: https://www.feedwm.org/findfood/
Assistance with housing, food, utilities:
contact 211 by phone or text (800-877-1107), text your zip code to 898211
Youth in need of shelter: The Bridge 616-451-3001 or 877-275-7792
RVA/RPS Calendar Highlights
June 1: Bowling!!
June 2: Group 3rd hour/ half day
June 3: Half day
June 4: Half day/Last day of school!
Please reach out with any questions you have or if there is anything you need!
Email: jthompson@rockfordschools.org
Website: http://www.rockfordschools.org
Location: 350 North Main Street, Rockford, MI, USA
Phone: 616-863-6324
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rivervalleyacademy
Twitter: @academy_river