The Riverview Reader
Updates For The Week of April 1
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A Message To Families From Mr. Peck
Riverview Families,
I hope you and your family enjoyed your spring break! We are excited to welcome our students back to school and continue building on the tremendous learning that was happening before our break. As the calendar flips to April and we get into spring, there are some events at Riverview that we want to make sure all families are aware of:
Tuesday, April 9 - Multi-Age Open House (6:00-7:00): This is an opportunity for families to visit the Multi-Age space, meet the teachers, ask questions about the program, and potentially register your child for it. All parents/guardians are welcome.
Tuesday, April 30 - Kindergarten Open House (5:00-6:00) - This is an event for parents/guardians of learners who will be starting kindergarten this fall. You will be able to visit the classrooms, meet the teachers, explore the school, play on the playground, and ask any questions you may have. All parents/guardians in our attendance area are invited.
Thursday, May 9 - Project Based Learning Showcase (4:30-6:30): Our learners have been engaged in project based learning throughout the year and are excited to show parents, friends, and community members what they have learned. This year's theme is around engineering and our learners have done some pretty incredible building, creating, and inventing. Everyone in our community is invited.
Best wishes for a great week!
Shawn Peck
Principal
Important Upcoming Dates
- Tuesday, April 2nd - PTP meeting, 5:30 PM
- Tuesday, April 9 - Multi-Age Open House (see below for details)
- Tuesday, April 16 - MCA Testing Begins
- Friday, April 19 - Deadline to Register For Summer STAR (see below for details)
- Saturday, April 20 - Lunch and "Horse Sticks" Art Project (see below for details)
- Friday, April 26 - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Target Field
- Tuesday, April 30 - Kindergarten Open House at Riverview 5:00-6:00
Congratulations To Our March CARES Students of the Month!
Congratulations To Our Top Readers During 2024 Read-A-Thon Event!
During the 2024 Read-A-Thon, Riverview Students read for over 43,000 minutes! They also helped the PTP meet their fundraising goal by collecting over $2500 in donations. The top readers in each grade were able to choose a new book of their choice along with some other fun prizes. Thank you to all the students who participated, the friends/family that donated money, and to the RVES PTP for holding such a fun event!
Multi-Agers Study Ancient Civilizations; Create Showcase For Parents & Guests
RVES Students and Staff "Rock Their Socks" For World Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Wearing bring or mismatched socks reminds us to embrace and celebrate the things that make each of us unique!
Parent Input Forms Now Available To Provide Input on 24-25 Class Placement
For any parents/guardians seeking to provide input on your child's personality, strengths, interests, and learning style you can fill out a "Parent Input Form" and turn it in to the main office at RVES by Friday, April 5. Just click the link below.
Mark Your Calendars! Next PTP Meeting is Tuesday, April 2 at 5:30
Join us for the next PTP meeting on Tuesday, April 2 at 5:30 in the Riverview Multi-Purpose Room. This is a great way to stay up to date on all the great things happening at RVES, meet other parents, and have a voice in ways that the PTP supports staff and students at Riverview. We hope to see you there. Please reach out to PTP president, Tamara Barum with questions: presidentrvesptp@gmail.com.
Interested In Learning More About Multi-Age? Join Us on Apr. 9 For An Open House
Get Your Child Registered For Summer STAR By April 19
If you child was invited by their classroom teacher to participate in the summer STAR program, please remember that registration closes on Friday, April 19th. Registration information would have been handed out at conferences or sent home with your child. Please refer to this packet for information on getting registered. If you have lost the packet or need help registering, please contact your child’s teacher or Emily Dessin at edessin@farmington.k12.mn.us
Engagement Opportunities For Our American Indian Families on Saturday, April 20
Students In Grades 3-5 Will Soon Participate in MCA Assessments
The Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards are the statewide expectations for student learning in public schools around the state. MCA exams are completed by students each year so schools can receive feedback on our practices and whether or not they are leading to success in meeting these standards and benchmarks. These assessments provide us with data that we can use to strengthen our instruction as we step forward toward continuous improvement. The results also provide us with a snapshot of individual student learning success. Assessments are an important part of learning, because they help us determine whether or not our ambitious goals are being met.
In short, these assessments let us know if we are on the right track so we take them seriously. We want on students to do the same so the feedback we get is as accurate as possible. So much learning has taken place this school year and we are confident that our students will perform well on their MCAs if they give it their best effort. We consistently challenge our learners to try their hardest in all they do, and we know you do the same at home.
Sparks Clubs and Camps for RVES
Looking for something fun for your child(ren) to do? Babysitter Training, Baseball, Drama Lab, Flag Football, Gymnastics, Home Alone, Kung Fu, Machine Sewing, Parkour, Playing with Food, Soccer, and Tennis are all starting this spring! Also check out our spring break camps – Horse, Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football, Phys Ed. Games, Gymnastics, and Harry Potter Art! Registration has also opened for all of our summer camps. Register your youth today through Community Education at: https://bit.ly/CE192ElementaryEnrichment23-24 or call 651-460-3200.
In need of fee assistance to participate? Youth on free and reduced lunch or who have extenuating circumstances are eligible to apply for fee assistance. Apply here: https://bit.ly/CE192FeeAssistance.
Have a Child Starting Kindergarten In the Fall? Enrollment is NOW OPEN!
Attendance Line Information
Riverview Elementary School Hours
Office Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Riverview CARES
- Cooperation
- Assertiveness
- Responsibility
- Empathy
- Self-Control
Important Phone Numbers
Main Office: 651-460-1600
Nurse: 651-460-1606
Social Worker - 651-460-1629
Food Service: 651-460-3820
Bus Company: 651-463-8689
School Fax: 651-460-1610
School Closing Line: 651-985-1100
Community Education: 651-460-3200
Make Sure Your Child is Reading At Least 20 Minutes Per Night
Archived Newsletters
About Riverview: A Learner Centered Community
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