Falcon Flyer
August 24, 2015
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 back to the full first week at school! Overall, students experienced smooth arrivals and dismissals of students. Once everyone becomes familiar with the going home process, car loop will surely become a quick and painless procedure! Please recall that students K-2 can only be walkers after school if they have someone in grades 3-5 to walk home with, and I highly encourage parents to only allow students who are the oldest/only children in grades 3-5, to walk to school unsupervised. Safety is a paramount concern, and a student’s grade is only one factor parents should use when considering if their child(ren) should arrive and leave school property unattended.
Students and teachers have spent the first days of school becoming acquainted, and learning classroom rules and procedures. Students were also introduced to Riverview’s positive behavior intervention system (PBIS) based on REspect, REsponsibility, and being REady to learn. Students were taught the expectations for all common areas around the building, including the cafeteria, playground, and hallways, and they had opportunities to practice as well. Throughout the school year, when Riverview staff notice students demonstrating one of the “3 RE’s”, the students can earn Falcon Tickets, which can be redeemed for positive recognition in the classroom and building-wide. Classrooms can also earn tickets for practicing the 3 RE’s, which result in classroom and building-wide celebrations.
Finally, thank you to those families who supported the PTA by attended the Ice Cream Social on Friday evening! It was a well-attended and tasty event! On behalf of the Riverview staff, we are grateful for the support provided by the Riverview PTA.
Make it a great week!
Beth Mildren
Upcoming Dates...
September
- Monday, 7th - No School - Building Closed
EXPLORATORY SCHEDULE
Wednesday, August 26 - E Day
Thursday, August 27 - A Day
Friday, August 28 - B Day
Monday, August 31- C Day
Tech Talk: Riverview's Technology Integration Team
We are excited to share that Riverview has received new technological devices. Kindergarten and first grade received several iPads for student use within each classroom. Grades 2-5 now have brand new student laptops to replace the old ones that are in each classroom, and they are practically indestructible! Teachers cannot wait to integrate technology to allow students to become more self-directed through problem-solving, discovery, creation, collaboration, and communication beyond the classroom.
Staff Spotlight...
Riverview Elementary PTA
Riverview PTA is excited for the 2015-2016 school year! We look forward to having many of you join the PTA and support the great programs we provide to Riverview students, staff and families.
We have great ideas for the upcoming year but without people like you, the PTA would not be able to do all the things it does for Riverview Elementary’s students and staff. We would love for you to join us and share your time and talents to help make these committees a success. For a list of committees, visit http://www.refalconspta.org/home/ways-to-get-involved. If you are interested in chairing or joining a committee, please contact refalconspta@gmail.com
Get your spirit wear! Flyers are coming home today so you can order t-shirts, water bottles and back packs featuring this year’s theme “Starring . . “ Orders are due September 9th.
Also in today’s Monday folder is the RE PTA multi-use form which allows you to:
- join the Riverview PTA
- order your Falcon Card which features great discounts and offers from local businesses
- celebrate your child/children’s birthday on our “Happy Birthday” signs in the front entrance and cafeteria
- order your car hanger for the afternoon car loops. With multiple people calling off car riders names this year, having the RE car hanger with your child/children’s names listed will speed up the car loop process
Upcoming Events:
8/28 Popsicles
9/7 No School
9/10 Watch DOGS Kick Off
9/14 Cookie Dough/Chocolate Fundraiser Kick Off
9/16 All Pro Dads 7:30