Falcon Flyer
August 29, 2016
Riverview Elementary
Website: http://re.usd232.org/pages/re
Location: 21550 West 47th Street, Shawnee, KS, United States
Phone: 913-441-0808
Twitter: @riverviewfalcon
Greetings from the Principal
Dear Riverview Families,
Welcome to a Special Edition of the Falcon Flyer! Here at RE, we REally love logistics and student safety, and we try REally hard to communicate district and building expectations. To help out with some of the frequently asked questions, please REad over the ABCs of Riverview:
A - Attendance - If your child will be absent from school please call the attendance line at (913) 441-0185 or online at https://www.edlinesites.net/FormDisplay.page.
B - Birthday Parties- It is school policy to not allow birthday party invitations to be handed out at school unless ALL children in class are invited. We are not allowed to give out any contact information for other parents of children you want to invite or pass your information to them. This policy is strictly enforced. The best way to handle this is to make sure your family's information is included in the school directory as this is where we will direct parents wanting this type of information. Please be watching for PTA information about how to get your information included in the directory.
C- Conferences– Parent Teacher Conferences will occur once in the fall (9/28, 9/29) and once in the spring semester (2/15, 2/16). This is a great time to ask questions, see how your child is doing, and voice any concerns.
D - Drop Off and Pick up times are as follows. Students cannot be dropped off prior to 8:30 am in front of the school, and only families paying to use JCPRD services may use them for supervision before 8:30am. The only exception is Breakfast.
If you arrive after the scheduled time please park and escort your child into the front office as they will be considered tardy and need to be signed in. Please do your best to arrive within the designated times so that your child does not miss out on educational involvement.
- BREAKFAST is served from 8:25-8:45. Only students eating breakfast at school should be in the building at 8:25.
- AM Drop off—8:30am-8:45am
- PM Pick up—3:50pm
E - Emergency Preparedness - As we work to continually improve our safety policies and awareness, we implement stringent procedures to protect student and staff safety. Please see Section below the ABCs for more information regarding drills and safety protocols.
F- Falcon Pride – Please consider purchasing Falcon Spirit Wear through the PTA (orders due Thursday Sept. 1)! We have several Falcon Spirit Days throughout the year when students are encouraged to show their Falcon pride.
G- Grading- Based on data collection and parent reports we will evaluate where your child is performing and look for areas of improvement and success. You will receive the data information twice during the school year through Skyward. We use a Standards-Based Grade Card, and more information can be found on the Riverview Website here.
H- Handwriting Without Tears- Handwriting without Tears is the curriculum we use to learn the proper formation of upper/lower case letters, shapes, and numbers as well as many other fine motor skills. You will hear words like: big curve, little curve, big line, little line.
I- Illness- See the Written Exclusion Policy Section below the ABCs.
J- Jackets- Students continue to go outside for recess when the weather is above 25 degrees. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for being outdoors as some days can be quite chilly. When temperatures are below this range, students will have indoor recess.
K- Kindness- Kindness is expected at all times. It is our job to teach our children to show kindness and learn that we all come with special qualities and abilities.
L- Lunch - Parents (or other adults approved by parents) are welcome to eat lunch with their children in our cafeteria. You may order a lunch from the cafeteria by calling the school office by 9:30 a.m.- this allows us to be prepared for you. If you'd prefer, you are welcome to bring in an outside lunch for your child and yourself only. Please do not plan to bring lunch or share lunch items with children who are not yours. Adult lunches are $3.55 and can be paid from your child's lunch account. They might even think it's cool to buy you lunch! The 2016-2017 lunch schedule is below:
11:45-11:12 Full Day Kindergarten
11:15-11:42 1st Grade
11:00-11:27 2nd Grade
12:00-12:27-3rd Grade
12:15-12:42 4th Grade
12:33-1:00 5th Grade
M- Monday Folders- Most communication coming home will be in your child’s Monday folder. School-wide announcements are typically only placed in the oldest child's folder to save on paper copies. Any items you send back to the school can be placed in the folder, or other items can be sent in, such as checks for lunch money, PTA fundraisers, etc., any day of the week.
N- Newsletters- You will receive classroom newsletters and, once a month, a building newsletter (The Falcon Flyer) outlining important information related to Riverview and your student’s education. This is a great place to pull information from when asking your child about his/her day; i.e. "What was your book about today?" “Congrats on the extra recess reading reward!”
O- Occasional Texts- Occasionally there will be time-sensitive reminders available through text, as well as timely information sent out by the district. Receive emergency information, school closings, early dismissals and administrative reminders on your mobile device. This text and email service is free, but check with your mobile provider as text messaging and data rates may apply. To subscribe >> bitly.com/usd232alert
P- Parties- We will have three parties this school year. A fall party with costumes (Friday, 10/28), a winter party (12/14), and a spring party (Valentine's Day, 2/14). Parents are welcome to join us for parties.
Q- Questions- We want the most successful year for everyone involved so please don't hesitate to contact your classroom teacher with questions, concerns, or things you see happening at home that may be beneficial for us to know. You can contact Mrs. Mildren at (913) 441-0808 as well.
R- Routine- With children this age, routine and schedules are of the utmost importance. We try to stick with the same schedule everyday with very little variance in classrooms, and this would be something to consider incorporating at home for homework time, reading time, and bed time.
S- Snacks and Treats- We ask that all snacks and treats be healthy and peanut-free. Since snacks and some treats are eaten outside of the cafeteria, if peanut butter is eaten in these locations, it can contaminate playground or classroom equipment. Your child is still welcome to bring peanut products at lunch because there is a designated area to keep children with allergies safe and hands are washed after lunch. We really appreciate your help is keeping your child’s snacks healthy and peanut free!
T- Transportation- If there is a change in your child's transportation please let the office know (913-441-0808; TRWilson@usd232.org) by 3:00 pm (11:00am for morning kindergarten) so we can ensure they make it to the right area. If an unfamiliar person is picking your child up, please let them know that we may ask for ID to ensure the safety of the child.
U- YoU- Thank you for entrusting your children to us. We do not take our job lightly and fully understand that elementary school is a critical period for developing the love of learning and setting a strong foundation for a successful educational career! Parents are very important in their child's education and the first teacher in their child's life. Please look at the work they bring home, praise their efforts and hang a few things on the fridge, wall, or cupboard.
V-Vocabulary words- Each week your child will be learning new vocabulary words based on their units of study. Practice asking your child what new words they are learning, and drawing attention to those words in ‘the real world.’
W- Waste – The large waste bins behind the building are for Riverview’s use only. Please do not use waste receptacles on Riverview’s property to dump extra household trash, as it is considered illegal dumping.
X- X-tra Special Days- There are a couple days throughout the year that we consider extra special and need extra adult volunteers to make them successful. Each grade will have at least one field trip this year. Our Book Fairs need many adult volunteers to stay open for all students to visit. The end of May includes an all school Field Day, and the kids have really enjoyed this event in the past. Please be on the lookout for opportunities to volunteer to help out with these events through the school and PTA!
Y- Younger siblings- Unfortunately younger siblings are not allowed to the classrooms during any type of party or event according to district policy. Thank you for your understanding and arranging for child care of younger siblings so that you can focus on your school-aged child during these special events.
Z- ZZZzzzzzs- It is very important that your child is getting between 8-10 hours of sleep per night. Make sure you set and keep a bedtime. What a wonderful gift you can give your child each morning when they wake up refreshed and excited to go to school where they will be alert and ready to learn.
Go boldly this week!
Beth Mildren
School Safety Procedures at Riverview
- Tornado drills and Intruder drills will be held at least three times a year. fire drills are held each month. Teachers talk with students, in an age-appropriate manner, about procedures and purpose at the beginning of the year and prior to the drill.
- We utilize the ALICE system for drills and in the event of an emergency regarding an intruder.
- All visitors to the building must enter through the sign-in and wear an orange, visible ID lanyard or provided VISITOR sticker area between 8:30 - 4:00.
- When a visitor/volunteer signs in, the building secretary checks with the teacher to verify the purpose of the visit. Teachers have been directed to decline unexpected visitors during instructional time.
- Parents may deliver items to the office, the teacher will be notified, and the child or teacher will pick items up at the teacher’s discretion. Parents are not allowed to deliver items to the child in the classroom (coats, homework, lunches, etc.) during the school day.
- Visitors may not walk with children back to the classroom after lunch.
- All grade levels take a walkie to recess, and report the grade level going out and returning to the building.
JCPRD
- One door in the cafeteria will be available for drop-off and pick-up, and will be staffed by a JCPRD worker at all times.
- Parents may not leave the cafeteria and move through the building during drop-off or pick-up. Please do not ask JCPRD staff to be let into the building to retrieve lost/forgotten items after school hours.
- JCPRD staff must wear visible ID at all times
Transportation Changes-
- Parents must notify the office by 3:00 pm with any going-home changes for their child. They may not request going-home changes for any other students.
- If a child wants to ride home with a friend on the bus, parents must notify the office at least one day ahead of time.
Illness: USD #232 Written Exclusion Policy
ILLNESS
A. Students should be excluded from school with the following symptoms:
1. Temperature 100° or above (the students should remain home until fever-free for 24 hours).
2. Severe cold, cough, sore throat, sneezing,headache.
3. Severe nosebleed that cannot be stopped with ordinary first aid.
4. Vomiting, upset stomach, diarrhea (students should remain home until they have been free of vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours).
5. Abnormal menstrual cramps.
6. Overly tired, run down.
7. Suspicion of contagious diseases, especially if child has been exposed.
8. Sudden rash accompanied with fever.
9. Red watery eyes or purulent draining eyes.
10. Infectious appearing skin lesions.
11. Fainting, seizures, if complications are present.
12. Emotional crisis.
B. Dismissal of Ill students
1. Ill students should typically be dismissed by the nurse but in special circumstances may be dismissed by teacher, principal, secretary, or appointed personnel.
2. Students must not be sent home until parents or designated responsible person is contacted.
SCHOOL PICTURE DAY: September 15
Let’s get Picture Day Ready!
We are excited to have you on board for our school’s Picture Day!
Picture Day for Riverview Elementary is scheduled for
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Upcoming Dates...
August
Aug. 29-Sept. 2 - PTA Caring and Sharing Art Supply Drive. See flyer in today's Monday folder for details.
Sept. 1 - Spirit Wear orders are due
Sept. 2 - Please enter your students' Fall 2016 Reading Minute Goal: http://tinyurl.com/zlz6xsg
Sept. 15 - School Picture Day
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