Eagle Family News
September 23, 2022
The mission of Rainier View Elementary school is to empower our diverse community to be life long learners by inspiring growth, discovery and the building of a bright future.
Principal's Message
Hello Rainier View Community,
Thank you for joining us at Open House! We had a great turn out. Our PTA will be reaching out to those families who signed up, be on the look out for an email! The flyer for the Book Blast fundraiser will be coming home Monday. The flyer has a QR code or a website to register. Scholar's just need ten emails or phone numbers to receive three prizes and one book. You are not obligated to pay anything. However, you can if you choose! The more money your child earns the more books they receive. The can earn up to 10 free books.
On Thursday, we welcomed a new second grade teacher, Ms. Winkler. We are so excited to have her join our Rainier View Community!
Our assessment window has opened. Scholars will be taking the iReady reading and math diagnostic. This proves teachers with proficiency levels and next steps for scholar learning. Once your scholar has completed the diagnostic they will be able to access their MyPath which provides instruction at their individual level.
Teachers have and will be leveling students' reading levels using our Independent Reading Level Assessment (IRLA). Once your child has been leveled they will bring a bag with books at their independent reading level to and from school each night.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and our school page on the FWPS website . As part of the #FWPSProud campaign, we’re inviting scholars, staff, and community to share individual or group successes. You are invited to submit scholar, staff, and community successes through the submission form at http://www.fwps.org/FWPSProud
Have a restful weekend!
In Partnership,
Kara Maphosa
Principal
Shannon Henry
Assistant Principal
National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month and Caught Doing Good!
Sonia Sotomayer
Sonia Sotomayor was born in the South Bronx in New York on June 25, 1954, to a Puerto Rican family. Her father died when she was nine years old, making finances (money) tight for Sotomayor’s mother. Her mother worked very hard, telling her children to study hard and prepare for college.
In spite of not speaking English before she was nine years old, Sotomayor went to college! She graduated with the best grades in her class, and won a scholarship (money) to attend (go to) Princeton in 1972, then attended (went to) Yale Law School. Sotomayor worked as an District Attorney in New York and then in private practice.
In 1992, she was appointed (chosen) by President George H. W. Bush to the United States District Court of New York. In 1998, President Bill Clinton appointed (chose) her to the U.S. Court of Appeals.
In 2009, President Barack Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court and she was confirmed (accepted) on August 6 2009. This made her the first Hispanic to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, and the third woman. She is still currently an Associate Supreme Court Justice.
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda was born in New York City to Luz Towns-Miranda and Luis Miranda. Miranda is an American actor, rapper, composer, playwright and filmmaker.
He was raised in the neighborhood of Inwood. He is of Puerto Rican descent. Both of his parents were born in Puerto Rico. During childhood and his teens, he spent at least one month each year with his grandparents in a town called Vega Alta, Puerto Rico.
He is known for creating the Broadway musicals Hamilton (2015) and In the Heights (2005), a song for the movie Moana, and the soundtrack of Disney's Encanto (2021). He has also written songs for the new Little Mermaid movie. He is also known for his work in helping raise money to rebuild Puerto Rico after a hurricane and raising money for children in Foster Care. Lin-Manuel has won many awards for his work!
Caught Doing Good
Calendar
September 28th - Early Release at 2:10
September 30th - Run, Hide, Fight Classroom Lesson
October 3rd - 5th - Bright Futures Family Connection Meetings
October 6th - First Day for Bright Futures Kindergarten (BFK)
October 12th - Early Release at 2:10
October 26th - Early Release at 2:10
2022-2023 FWPS Calendar https://www.fwps.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=23553&dataid=303252&FileName=Calendar%202022-2023.pdf
Right At School
Early Release
Safe Walking Tips
At Federal Way Public Schools scholar safety is a number one priority. With school heading back to in-person learning, all drivers, scholars and families are encouraged to be aware of their surroundings as they travel to and from school.
It’s important to note school zones are in place to alert drivers, save lives and prevent serious injuries near schools. Drivers are encouraged to take the following precautions on roads, especially around schools:
- Slow down and be alert to the actions of pedestrians and other drivers.
- Pay attention to and abide by the speed limit, which in school zones is 20 miles per hour.
- Be alert for children in school zones.
- Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.
- Reduce traffic congestion and keep children visible. Do not double-park, stop in crosswalks, or interfere with school buses in the bus loading area of a school.
Safe walking tips for students include:
- Discuss a safe route to and from school.
- Teach children to stop at the curb and look both ways before crossing the street.
- When crossing, walk, do not run, and keep an eye out for turning vehicles.
- If your child rides a bike, skateboard or roller blades, always wear helmets and protective clothing; put reflectors on your bike and shoes.
- Stay on a walking route approved by parents and go directly to and from school (scholars will be expected to walk home immediately after dismissal).
It takes all of us — the greater Federal Way community — to ensure each scholar’s safe arrival to school. Thank you for taking your part.