Parents/Guardians,
Spring is here, though it would be difficult to decipher that based on the weather. Soon enough we will again be enjoying warmer days and colorful landscapes. Spring’s arrival also means we are entering the fourth and final quarter of the school year. To put another way, there are only forty-five days left in the school year for classroom teachers to present the remaining curriculum. And because this curriculum is as important as the rest of the year please help your son or daughter keep in mind that they will need to continue to be focused and engaged if they want to finish strong. There is still a great deal of work and studying to be done before students can begin to relax.
Students need to understand that learning can be hard work. If the students realize that working hard in school is in their best interest, they usually rise to the occasion. Parents must send their children a clear message that academic achievement is the first priority and that it should take precedence over other activities even at this time of year. Remember that your comments have a profound effect on your child’s attitude, their outlook on school and homework. When you communicate your expectations to your child be sure that you avoid negative comments and words. Positive communication enhances self-confidence and academic performance. Don’t let your son or daughter use the words “I can’t.” If you give them the opportunity to learn and couple that with the expectation that they can do it, then that is what will happen.
As adults we set goals and students are no different. With three quarters of the school year over now is a great time to remind your child of the academic goals they set for themselves when the school year was fresh. If they do not remember those goals have them set new ones and write them down so you can come back to those over the course of this quarter to celebrate their progress toward or make adjustments to reach their goals.
Yes, indeed the weather will be getting warmer and thoughts of summer may begin to creep in around the edges of your kids’ thinking. But right now, more than ever, this is the time your child needs to push through to the end and I thank you for helping them do that.
Thanks for all you do for your child(ren), River View and the Kaukauna District.
Dan Joseph
Principal
Wisconsin Forward Spring State Assessment
The Wisconsin Forward Exam will be given in school between March 22 and May 14, 2021. The Forward Exam is a state mandated summative assessment which provides information about what students know and can do in relation to the Wisconsin Academic Standards. Students receive a score based on their performance in each content area.
There are sample or practice test questions available for students. An Online Tools Training (OTT) is available for students at http://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/forward/sample-items. The OTT is intended to give students the opportunity to practice with tools available on the Forward Exam, as well as allow them to familiarize themselves with the testing platform. The OTT is not scored, nor is it intended to provide practice on the test content. Students will be exploring these tools and training at school prior to testing.
The Forward Exam will be administered online with a school issued device and be given to:
· Grades 3-8 in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics
· Grades 8 Science and Social Studies
The Forward Exam includes several question types:
Multiple-Choice (MC): Question that has four answer choices, including three distractors and one correct answer. Enhanced Selected Response (ESR): Question which may contain combinations of multiple choice, short-answer, and technology-enhanced Evidence-Based Selected Response (ESBR): Question which has two parts. The student answers Part A, then provides evidence in Part B to support answer in Part A. Technology-Enhanced (TE): TE questions allow for a more engaging, interactive assessment.
Students need to understand that learning can be hard work. If the students realize that working hard in school is in their best interest, they usually rise to the occasion. Parents must send their children a clear message that academic achievement is the first priority and that it should take precedence over other activities even at this time of year. Remember that your comments have a profound effect on your child’s attitude, their outlook on school and homework. When you communicate your expectations to your child be sure that you avoid negative comments and words. Positive communication enhances self-confidence and academic performance. Don’t let your son or daughter use the words “I can’t.” If you give them the opportunity to learn and couple that with the expectation that they can do it, then that is what will happen.
As adults we set goals and students are no different. With three quarters of the school year over now is a great time to remind your child of the academic goals they set for themselves when the school year was fresh. If they do not remember those goals have them set new ones and write them down so you can come back to those over the course of this quarter to celebrate their progress toward or make adjustments to reach their goals.
Yes, indeed the weather will be getting warmer and thoughts of summer may begin to creep in around the edges of your kids’ thinking. But right now, more than ever, this is the time your child needs to push through to the end and I thank you for helping them do that.
Thanks for all you do for your child(ren), River View and the Kaukauna District.
Dan Joseph
Principal
Mark your calendar . . .
No School - April 2
No School - April 5
No School - April 30
Early Dismissal- 11:30 am - May 28
No School - May 31
Early Dismissal - 11:30 am - June 3 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Wisconsin Forward Spring State Assessment
The Wisconsin Forward Exam will be given in school between March 22 and May 14, 2021. The Forward Exam is a state mandated summative assessment which provides information about what students know and can do in relation to the Wisconsin Academic Standards. Students receive a score based on their performance in each content area.
There are sample or practice test questions available for students. An Online Tools Training (OTT) is available for students at http://dpi.wi.gov/assessment/forward/sample-items. The OTT is intended to give students the opportunity to practice with tools available on the Forward Exam, as well as allow them to familiarize themselves with the testing platform. The OTT is not scored, nor is it intended to provide practice on the test content. Students will be exploring these tools and training at school prior to testing.
The Forward Exam will be administered online with a school issued device and be given to:
· Grades 3-8 in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics
· Grades 8 Science and Social Studies
The Forward Exam includes several question types:
Multiple-Choice (MC): Question that has four answer choices, including three distractors and one correct answer. Enhanced Selected Response (ESR): Question which may contain combinations of multiple choice, short-answer, and technology-enhanced Evidence-Based Selected Response (ESBR): Question which has two parts. The student answers Part A, then provides evidence in Part B to support answer in Part A. Technology-Enhanced (TE): TE questions allow for a more engaging, interactive assessment.
Accommodations and supports for students with disabilities and/or English language learners are built into the system so that the progress of students can be accurately measured. Some students may take the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) assessment instead of the WI Forward. The DLM assessment is intended for students with significant cognitive disabilities in grades 3-11 and is designed to compare a student's strengths and needs to clearly defined standards, skill levels, or areas of knowledge. It is aligned with the Wisconsin Essential Elements and measures how students perform in relation to those standards.
The estimated time for the test administration in each grade is approximately 75 minutes for ELA, 90 minutes for Mathematics, 90 minutes for Science (grade 8 only), and 70 minutes for Social Studies (grade 8 only). These are estimated times, as the Wisconsin Forward Exam is not a timed test so students work at their own pace.
Please continue to watch for more information about our Forward exam testing schedule. This information will be helpful for your planning purposes with regards to appointments and such. We will also be sending along more specific information for our virtual learners and how they will participate in this state mandated assessment.
If you have any questions or concerns about the new assessment, please contact the office.
The estimated time for the test administration in each grade is approximately 75 minutes for ELA, 90 minutes for Mathematics, 90 minutes for Science (grade 8 only), and 70 minutes for Social Studies (grade 8 only). These are estimated times, as the Wisconsin Forward Exam is not a timed test so students work at their own pace.
Please continue to watch for more information about our Forward exam testing schedule. This information will be helpful for your planning purposes with regards to appointments and such. We will also be sending along more specific information for our virtual learners and how they will participate in this state mandated assessment.
If you have any questions or concerns about the new assessment, please contact the office.
Summer School 2021
Dates: June 14 - June 30 for most classes
Section Times: 8:00-9:15, 9:20-10:35, 10:40-11:55
Registration Window opens Sunday, April 18th at 12:00 p.m.
Location: Kaukauna High School
Bussing will be offered for a fee of $45.00
There will be no fees for courses
**Most classes will have a maximum enrollment of 15**
Summer school Covid-19 mitigation practices will be followed as appropriate.
Here is a list of tentative classes for next year grade levels:
Remedial Math and English Language Arts: 5K - 9
Academy of Wizardry: 5 - 7
Animal Safari: 1 - 4
Band Camp: 9 - 12: (July/August)
Band Lessons (June/July): 6 - 12
Boys Basketball: 2 - 8
Celebración Español
Credit Recovery: 10 - 12
Crafting and Creative Journaling: 4 - 7
Crafts Around the World: 1 - 7
Creative Woodworking: 2 - 6
Detective Discoveries: 1 - 4
Drawing with Miss Q: 5K - 4
Dynamite Discovery: 5K - 1
Foundations of Art: 9 - 12: Original Credit
Fun with Fairy Tales: 1 - 3
Fun with Math and Numbers: 1 - 5
Girls Basketball: 1 - 8
Introduction to Piano Lessons: 2 - 6
Kindergarten, Here We Come - 5K
Middle School Band Camp: 7 - 8 (August)
Mo’Fun with Books: 5K - 2
Navigating ACT Success: 10 - 11
Personal Wellness: 10- 12: Original Credit
Photography: 6 - 8
Programming Projects: 3 - 8
Orchestra Lessons: 6 - 12: (June/July)
Read, Write and Draw: 2 - 4
Ready...Set...Create: 5K - 3
Strategy Games
Strength and Conditioning: 7 - 12 (June/July)
Science Connections: 5K - 2
Softball Fundamentals: 1 - 6
Terrific Time with Technology: 3 - 4
Vex Robotics: 5 - 8
Wellness Warriors: 3 - 5
If you have any questions, please contact:
Erin Kape
kapee@kaukaunasd.org
Spring Tennis
Welcome to Spring Tennis! Based on our increased numbers this year and to increase our social distancing, we will be having two different sessions. Grades 5/6 will be on Monday/Thursday and grades 7/8 will be on Tuesday/Friday. Please do your best to have a filled water bottle when you get to the courts and to wear shorts/warm-up pants with pockets. If you do not own a tennis racquet, that's okay. There are racquets for you to borrow as well. Tennis will take place after school from 3:15 until 4:15. Students will learn how to hit a groundstroke, volley, overhead, serve, scoring, strategies, and tennis etiquette. Tennis will start on April 12 and will go until May 28th. Please be listening to announcements as certain days may be canceled due to inclement weather. See you on the courts soon! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Mr. Mees at meesn@kaukaunasd.org or (920)766-6111 ext. 4228
Art News
Here is something the 5th graders did for Youth Art Month (March)
RVMS Band News
RVS bands are excited to announce that spring concerts will be in-person.
Each performance will be held in the gym with limited audience attendance.
Here are the dates and times:
Thursday, May13, 6PM: 5th Grade Band
Thursday, May13, 6PM: 5th Grade Band
Thursday, May 13, 7PM: 7th Grade Band
Tuesday, May 25, 6PM: 6th Grade Band
Tuesday, May 25, 7PM: RV Jazz Band
Tuesday, May25, 8PM: 8th Grade Band
Food For Fitness
Tuesday, May 25, 6PM: 6th Grade Band
Tuesday, May 25, 7PM: RV Jazz Band
Tuesday, May25, 8PM: 8th Grade Band
Food For Fitness
Students in Foods for Fitness (8th grade) started cooking in the kitchens (lab) this semester. Their first lab was egg cups to wrap up the breakfast unit. Students learned the importance of a healthy and easy breakfast.
Students will prepare 3-4 different labs this semester.
Students will prepare 3-4 different labs this semester.
Frozen Jr
Sports Physicals for 2021-2022
Scheduling a child's sports physical can be a tricky task if put off until the last minute. You can schedule these exams with a date of April 1st or later which will be valid for two school years. River View follows the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association requirements and physicals are required for students involved in athletics. A physical form signed by a physician/ physician assistant must be on file at River View before he or she is able to participate in sports practices or events.
A New Principal for River View for 2021/2022
Parent Resources
*Chartwell’s Menu -
*Community Flyers -
*2020-2021 Parent Calendar -
Work Permits
River View will process work permits for our students. We need the following items from you in order to process it--
*Letter from the employer
*Parent signature and student address
*Birth certificate, baptismal certificate, or green card
*Social Security CARD
*$10.00
***The student needs to be present to sign the permit.
