Riverside Roadrunner
September 2019
District News
Free and Reduced Meal Application
In order to have access to the free and reduced meal options at Riverside Elementary, parents/guardians will need to complete the application for the 2019-20 school year. Eligibility guidelines are explained within the application. If you have questions, please contact the food service department at 712-279-6862. Applications can be picked up in the office or can be accessed online at www.siouxcityschools.org/food-service/.
Online Verification
On August 5, online verification will open to parents/guardians. Online verification allows you to access to the 2019-20 Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook, modify and/or confirm contact information, and complete appropriate District forms. Online verification is required for every child in the District. You can access the online verification link at www.siouxcityschools.org/continuing-families-enrollment/. You will need to log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to complete online verification. If you have forgotten your username or password, follow the prompts on the website screen to regain access.
Parent/Guardian Handbook
The 2019-20 Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook provides an in-depth description of many important topics relevant to a student’s education. Please review the handbook closely. You will be prompted to view the handbook during online verification. You can also access the handbook any time at www.siouxcityschools.org under the Handbooks and Guides page of the Parents section.
Attendance
Student attendance is crucial to learning. There are also statutory requirements with which parents must comply. Please refer to the 2019-20 Parent/Guardian and Student Handbook to review the District’s attendance policy. Parents/guardians should notify a student’s school regarding an absence within the first hour of the school day. If an absence is not reported, and a student does not attend school, the student’s household will be contacted by the school office to report the absence home and inquire about the reason for the absence. Parents may be notified by phone call, email, and/or text. Limited information will be available by text message, so parents/guardians are encouraged to contact the school, review voice messages, and refer to email for extended information.
Infinite Campus and Canvas Parent Portals
All parents/guardians are encouraged to stay connected to their student’s academic progress using Infinite Campus (grades K-12) and Canvas (grades 6-12). These parent portals can be accessed from the District website (www.siouxcityschools.org). These portals give parents access to teacher email addresses, student schedules, grades, attendance, and more!
Curriculum Resource Fees
Curriculum resources are furnished by the school. These resources include items such as textbooks, digital texts and companion materials, software packages, and other items. There is a set fee for the use of curriculum resources. Fees are $34 for elementary school, $100 for middle school, and $100 for high school. Fees can be paid online. Visit the Parents section of the District website.
Students whose families meet the income guidelines for free and reduced-price lunch, the Family Investment Program, Supplemental Security Income, transportation assistance under open enrollment, or who are in foster care are eligible to have their student fees waived or partially waived. Students whose families are experiencing temporary financial difficulty may be eligible for a temporary waiver of student fees. This waiver does not carry over from year-to-year and must be completed annually. Fee waiver forms are available at each school or on the District website.
School Supply Lists
The list of items students need for the 2019-20 school year is now available online. Access the list for your student’s grade online at www.siouxcityschools.org/supply-lists/.
Immunizations
Students entering kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th grade have immunization requirements. Please refer to the website for details: https://www.siouxcityschools.org/immunization/.
Important Dates
· August 13 – Parents/Guardians will have access to class schedules using Infinite Campus
· August 13-14 – Laptop Distribution: North High (10 am – 6 pm)
· August 13 & 15 – Laptop Distribution West High (10 am – 7 pm)
· August 14-15 – Laptop Distribution: East High (8 am – 6 pm)
· August 22 - Back to School Night
o Elementary School 4-6 pm
o Middle School 5-7 pm
o High School 7-9 pm
· August 23 – First Day of School
o Elementary School Start Time 8:35 am
o Middle School Start Time 7:45 am
o High School Start Time 7:55 am
· August 23, 26, 27 – Laptop Distribution: Middle Schools (During School Day)
Riverside Elementary School
Website: siouxcityschools.org/riverside
Location: 2303 Riverside Boulevard, Sioux City, IA, USA
Phone: 712-279-6811
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Riverside-Elementary-School-273195942712223/
Twitter: @riversidek5