The Riverview Reader
Updates For The Week of October 2
Principal's Corner
Riverview Families,
It's hard to believe we are already a month into the new school year. Your children have done an exceptional job of learning the routines and procedures they will need to help them be successful throughout the year. We pride ourselves at RVES on our caring relationships, our strong school culture, and our intentionality around ensuring our students know that we believe in them. When they know they are cared for and believed in, our students can achieve anything. We know that every learner who walks through our doors each day is capable of greatness and it is a joy to be a part of their growth process and helping them realize the potential they have!
This fall has been a little wild with Family Fun Night, the Fun Run, and even a power outage. This week will follow suite, as it is homecoming week. We invite all of our students to join in the fun by participating in the daily dress up days. Our school leadership team tried to be as inclusive as possible so that everyone could be a part of the days. I appreciate their focus on equity and inclusiveness!
Best wishes for a great week!
Shawn Peck
Principal
Important Upcoming Dates
- Tuesday, Oct 3 - CARES Student of the Month Breakfast
- Wednesday, October 4 - Homecoming Parade 6:00
- Friday, October 6 - Homecoming Football Game 7:00 at FHS
- Tuesday, Oct. 10 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Early Release (Sign up link below)
- Thursday, Oct. 12 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Sign up link below)
- Thursday, Oct. 12 - School Referendum Informational Session at FHS 7:00 PM
Fun Run Fun at RVES!!
Mr. Tom Gets Taped To the Wall To Reward Students For Earning a Fundraising Goal!
More RVES Students Earn "Caught Showing Cares" Slips For Making Great Choices at School
Sign Up For Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences
It's Homecoming Week! Show School Spirit By Participating in These Fun Dress Up Days!
Fun Run Fundraiser Update
Our Fun Run was a HUGE Success and a TON of fun last Friday. Our students ran, walked, danced, climbed, smiled, and laughed during one of the best events of the year. Our students have also done an amazing job with the fundraising component of the Fun Run:
- As of Sunday morning, we have raised $38,067, putting us at 95% of our goal of raising $40,000. Many students have earned fun incentives like a hat day, cozy day, extra recess, or others.
- We have received donations from 42 states. Yes, Ms. Olson dyed her hair and is excited for her students to see her on Monday morning!
- We have 85% of our students registered and have received 1064 separate donations to 389 different students' webpages.
- We have twelve Superstar Overachiever students who have raised at least $300 individually for our school.
- Mr. Fey's kindergarten class has raised more than any other classroom at our school with $2795 in donations brought in.
- Make sure you are registered and keep on sharing your link and encouraging friends, family, and neighbors to donate.
FOLLOW THESE THREE SIMPLE STEPS TO PARTICIPATE AND HELP US REACH OUR GOAL:
- First Register or re-Login to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student webpage with a PICTURE at getmovinfundhub.com. ​​​​​​​School Identifier: 630cf7ad5ca17
- Make an online donation using the red DONATE button right away.
- Share with friends and family, they want to help!
- We will accept donations up until Monday, Oct. 2. Let's get to our goal of $40,000!!
We Miss Your Child When They Are Gone! Please Get Them To School On Time Whenever Possible
From FHS School Administration - Expectations for Visitors to Tiger Stadium During Football Games
We are excited to welcome our community to Tiger Stadium on Thursday, September 28th for a home football game against Rosemount! We are expecting a large crowd and, so everyone can be prepared, we are communicating our stadium expectations up front. We understand that football games are a social event and to help everyone have a safe and enjoyable evening we ask that all who are planning to attend read the following:
FHS Tiger Stadium Seating Update
Home Student Section Overflow
Farmington students that are not sitting in the student section will be in the designated area in between the stands and the family section (marked with the orange line in the picture above). Students in middle or elementary school that are not in the Student Section Overflow are to be seated with a parent or guardian in the stands.
Family Section
The area designated as the Family Section is reserved for families who intend to sit together and whose children will be under direct supervision for the duration of the game. Any student that is deemed to be unsupervised in this area will be asked to join a student section or the stands. Families are welcome to bring blankets and/or lawn chairs to use in this area.
As always, we will have a number of district staff on site for supervision to help communicate these changes.
Fan Expectations
It is an expectation that middle school and elementary school students have a parent or guardian at the game and remain supervised throughout the night.
Please remember to be a positive fan; cheer for the Farmington Tigers and refrain from using negative or obscene language, gestures, or interactions with fans/players from the opposing team. It is all of our responsibility to ensure our venues are safe. If someone around you is not acting appropriately, please discourage them from continuing or involve a member of our ISD 192 staff.
Also, please take note of our general Tiger Stadium procedures:
- Visiting fans sit on the East side of the stadium; Tiger fans on the West
- Fans should not travel between the home and visiting side of the stadium
- No outside food or beverage is allowed (Including reusable water bottles)
- No backpacks or oversized totes
- No MSHSL prohibited items (noisemakers, megaphones, flags, etc.)
- No re-entry; if you leave the stadium for any reason, you will be asked to purchase another ticket to return. After halftime there is no re-entry.
- Fans are not allowed on the field before or after the game
- Tailgating is allowed in the NW lot on the FHS campus from 4:30 - 7:00 pm
- No alcohol or tobacco on ISD 192 property, including e-cigarettes
- No open or closed fires
- No footballs, frisbees, inflatables, or other similar items allowed in the stadium
- No promotional or marketing activities unless pre-approved
- No sales of products, food, or beverage unless pre-approved
Thank you for supporting our student-athletes, coaches, and community by attending events at Farmington High School.
Parking
Parking will be at a premium so we highly encourage you to carpool with other families if possible. We ask that all drivers pay attention to our parking monitors and only park in designated parking areas. The north lot by the softball field is roped off for overflow parking. This is the only location where vehicles should be parked on the grass.
Tickets/Admission
While cash is accepted still at our football games, we highly encourage you to pre-purchase your tickets online. The cash line often gets very long and with pre-purchased tickets you can basically walk right in as all we need to do is scan your ticket. Tickets can be purchased on our Athletics webpage: purchase tickets here.
Traffic Management
As previously communicated, please be aware that Flagstaff Ave. will close for construction south of FHS beginning Wednesday, September 27. South bound traffic on Flagstaff Ave. south of FHS, from approximately 211th St. W. to County Road 50 will be closed. The detour access to County Rd 50 will be 200th St. W. to Cedar Ave. South to County Rd 50 East or West. Vehicles exiting FHS will need to go north on Flagstaff Ave. or go west on 202nd St. to Cedar Ave. For everyone’s safety, please exercise extra patience and attentive driving skills when traveling to and from the FHS campus during this time.
We are looking forward to having you at FHS to cheer on our Tigers!
In Community,
FHS Administration
Visit the Book Fair When You Are at RVES For Parent/Teacher Conferences
Absentee Voting Is Now OPEN For the Levy For Learning Vote
The Farmington Area Public Schools Board voted to schedule a referendum election for November 7, 2023. In Minnesota, you can vote with an absentee ballot starting September 22, 2023. Absentee voting locations are the ISD 192 District Office, Dakota County Western Service Center - Apple Valley, Dakota County Government Center - Hastings, and Dakota County Northern Service Center - West St. Paul.
If you choose to vote at the ISD 192 District Office, please note that the district office is located inside Farmington High School (20655 Flagstaff Avenue, Farmington, MN 55024). Please enter through door 16 on the south side of the building. The District Service Center is open Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Make Sure Your Child is Reading At Least 20 Minutes Per Night
Reading at home is not only good for academic achievement, it is a great way to create a quiet & calm household, reduces stress & anxiety, support wellness & mental health, improve critical thinking, and promote empathetic thinking in your children. If you ever need books to support this 20 minute per night goal, please reach out to your child's teacher right away!
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Website: https://rves.farmington.k12.mn.us/
Location: 4100 208th Street West, Farmington, MN 55024, USA
Phone: 651-460-1600
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