Monday, December 3, 2018

December-January Family Newsletter 2018-19

From the Principal’s Desk


Greetings all!

In past December newsletters I have talked about the gifts of patience, forgiveness, love and acceptance. I believe these gifts continue to be of the utmost importance in the lives our students as they can assist all with building a solid foundation that can last a lifetime. This year I would like to add to this list of gifts of kindness and empathy.

For last month or so River View has had two groups of students/staff working collaboratively to promote a stronger culture/climate through kindness. One group is the Random Acts of Kindness(RAK) groups and they have been hard at work generating ideas of how students at River View can spread more kindness throughout the Kaukauna community. Recently they generated a large number of chalk sayings around the outside of the school encouraging students, parents and visitors to trust and believe in themselves, to be positive and to reach out to others who are in need of understanding and kindness. They are also working on care packages for cancer patients.The other group is the Kindness Committee. This group is working on an Empathy Week for later in December and will be hosting different activities and lessons to assist students with developing an understanding of empathy and how it impacts their lives and the lives of others.

To support these groups’ work, on December 5th, Marc Mero, who is an inspirational speaker will be doing a presentation about empathy, kindness, growth mindset, resilience, etc to all River View students. We are grateful for Marc coming in with his message and providing our students with additional encouragement and motivation to show kindness and empathy toward others. If you are interested in learning more about Marc’s message please visit https://youtu.be/FwqXzkf6gcE or www.ThinkPOZ.org .

I am very proud of both of these groups and their efforts as they are doing important work to enhance our school, community and world to see the value and positiveness that comes with being kind and empathetic to peers and fellow community members.

Thank you for your continued support and I wish you a wonderful Christmas and a safe and productive New Year!


Dan Joseph
Principal




Winter Wonderland Dance

On January 18, 2019, Student Council will be sponsoring a dance for River View Middle School students. Due to this date being a half day, students are expected to leave school at the end of the half day and return at the
start of the dance. The dance will be held in the Commons of River View Middle School, and students will enter and check-in at the main entrance.
Times are:
● River View 5th and 6th-grade students may attend from 4:00 PM to 5:30 pm.
● River View 7th and 8th-grade students may attend from 6:30 PM to 8:00 pm.
● Pick up will be at the front entrance promptly at the end time.
The Winter Wonderland Dance attire is semi-formal, so students may dress formally, or they may wear what they feel comfortable in. District dress-code expectations will be enforced. Permission slips will be handed out in homeroom.

A Passion to Save Lives

On December 5th, Marc Mero, who is an inspirational speaker will be doing a presentation about empathy, kindness, growth mindset, resilience, etc for all River View students. Marc Mero’s commitment to improving the lives of children and teens is unparalleled. It’s not a job – it’s his “passion.” He works countless hours to respond to students who need words of encouragement, and connects suicidal and depressed youth (who are cutting themselves) with school counselors. Most of these students would otherwise hold in their hurt and pain. Marc is their “Hero and Champion!” There are two types of people in this world: Those who say that something needs to be done, and those who say they will do something. Marc Mero is a doer. Marc speaks from the heart when he says: “I’m dedicating the rest of my life to helping young people know that there’s hope in this world. Anyone can achieve their goals and dreams if they choose to BELIEVE! “At the end of your life… it’s not how much money you have in the bank or what kind of car you drove or house you lived in; it’s about how much you give and how much of a positive impact you make on another person’s life.”


Student of the Month

Max Ashauer, Joey Fischer, Ziara French, Jenna Kinas, Kaden Kress, Haley Laatsch, Cameron Michalski, Riley Nieft, Jon O'Neill, and Marli Sanderfoot.  Congratulations!




Staff of the Month

Laurie Bowers, Sandy Brittnacher, Jane Krueger, Sue Mursau, Carolyn Sladek, and Heidi VanDynHoven.  Congratulations!




Yearbook Sale

We are accepting yearbook orders for $13.50 per book. Order forms are in the office. Pay by cash or make checks payable to RVMS. Return form and payment in a sealed envelope with student's name and grade to RV office by March 1st.  Or you may order online at www.jostens.com.



School Musical


This year’s school musical is Disney’s Aladdin JR.

Performance dates: March 15 and 16, 2019 at 7:00 pm

Kaukauna Civic Auditorium- River View School

Performed with permission from Music Theater International, Inc.

Audition materials will be available in the choir room starting December 3. Starting December 10, sign up for an audition time on the choir room door. If you are interested in doing stage crew, please join us for the Stagecraft Club. Information can be found (you guessed it) in the choir room.

Audition dates for Aladdin Jr. are January 2 and 3.



Stagecraft Club

Are you interested in learning about the backstage part of theater? Have you ever wondered how to create a set design or lighting design? Would you like to be able to run our soundboard or light board or possibly be in charge of the special effects part of a production? Would you like to build part of a set, make a prop or do some scenic painting? Do costume design and/or makeup design? If any of these things interest you, you may want to join us for our first ever Stagecraft Club. If you would like more information, please pick up the Stagecraft packet from Mrs. Bauer in the choir room(178). Our first meeting will be December 15, 10:00am-Noon.



By definition: Stagecraft is the technical aspect of theatrical, film, and video production. It includes constructing and rigging scenery; hanging and focusing of lighting; design and procurement of costumes; make-up; stage management; audio engineering; and procurement of props.



Upcoming Musical Events

  • Grade 8 & Jazz Band Concert on December 6th at 7:00 pm in the RVMS Auditorium.

  • Grades 6-8 Orchestra Winter Concert on Monday, December 10th at 6:30 pm in the KHS Auditorium.

  • Grade 7 and 8 and Jazz Choir Concert on Thursday, December 13th at 7:00 pm in the KHS Auditorium.

  • Grade 6 Dig It! Musical Performance will be on Thursday, January 10th at 6:00pm for Day 1 students and 7:15 pm for Day 2 students.





Congratulations to Reaghan Millard and Cassidy Prendergast on performing in the UW-Milwaukee Middle School Honors band. The two River View eighth graders were selected into the group from hundreds of applicants all around the state.



Orchestra Concert

The River View 6-8th Grade Orchestras will be performing their upcoming Winter Concert on Monday, December 10th at 6:30 pm in the River View Auditorium. Students will be performing a variety of holiday and winter themed pieces.



Seventh and Eighth Grade Choir Concert

The 7th and 8th Grade Choirs and 8th Grade Jazz Choir will present their holiday concert on Thursday, December 13th. The concert takes place at Kaukauna High School and begins at 7:00 pm. All choir students should report to their warm-up area at the high school no later than 6:40 pm. Please come and share in this wonderful event as the students are working hard to prepare a beautiful performance.



Dig It!



Our sixth grade choir members will perform Dig It! A Musical Tale of Ancient Civilizations on January 10, 2019 during the school day for the fifth graders and their classmates and at an evening performance for their families and friends. The evening performance is at 6:00 pm for the Day 1 choir members and at 7:15 pm for the Day 2 choir members. Each class will present their own show and several students will have special parts in the production. The performance will take place at River View in the Civic Auditorium. All are invited to attend. The musical covers some of the students’ social studies and science curriculum. It is a fun way for our students to learn about the mysteries of the world, science, and history.


The musical begins on November 30, 1974, in Hadar, Ethiopia. Why? That was where and when two archeologists named Tom Gray and Don Johanson discovered an exceptionally complete skeleton of one of our early ancestors from over 3 million years ago. They named her Lucy. In our story, Lucy takes two young archeologists on an adventure back in time to learn about important cultures from the past such as Mesopotamia; Egypt; Asia; Greece and Rome. Our students met famous people from the past like King Zoser of Egypt; Imhotep-the architect of the first pyramids; Gilgamesh- king of the city of Uruk in Mesopotamia (the first recorded epic poem was about Gilgamesh and his battle against the giant, Huwawa); Confucious of Asia who lived from 551 to 479 B.C. and he became one of the best educated Chinese of all time; Sophocles, the author of great plays like Antigone, and Herodotus known as “the father of history”; and Remus and Romulus, twin brothers that legend say founded the city of Rome.


I hope to see you at one of our performances.

Mrs. Bauer

Choir Director




Maker Space Club


River View is going to have a Maker Space Club starting in January! This is a club where students can come to create and socialize using legos, k'nex, yarn, pipe cleaners, duct tape, etc-- you get the idea-- create using stuff!


Please watch the newsletter blog and have your child watch the announcements for more information coming out on times, dates, and how to sign up.


As we get this club set up, we are looking for donations of the following items:

  • duct tape
  • scissors (in good working condition)
  • legos
  • k'nex
  • lincoln logs
  • tinker toys
  • magnetix sets
  • yarn
  • pipe cleaners
  • knitting needles
  • crochet hooks
  • sewing thread
  • sewing needles
  • fabric scraps
  • post-it notes
  • card-making supplies
  • stamp pads
  • stampers (for making cards)
  • card stock
  • markers
If there's anything else you might have at home that you think students could use to create, feel free to send it in. The club is being run by Beth Knick (knickb@kaukaunasd.org) and Mary Woznicki (woznickim@kaukaunasd.org). Please email Beth or Mary with any questions.


Thank you so much for your support!






Pick Your Pathway

Curriculum Fair, College Night, and Parent/Teacher Conferences at Kaukauna High School on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Kaukauna High School for Eighth Grade students and parents.
  • Current 8th grade students and families: 6:45 - 8:00 pm

  • Learn about current and future KHS classes and curriculum

  • Meet the teachers, school counselors, administration, and representatives from athletics and activities

  • Take a tour of the building 

Current 8th grade AND 9th through 12th students and families: 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Talk with representatives from two and four year colleges about post-secondary educational opportunities

Past representatives have included:

  • UW Oshkosh
  • UW Green Bay
  • St. Norbert College
  • Ripon College
  • Lawrence University
  • Fox Valley Technical College
  • Northwest Technical College

Current KHS students and families: 4:30 - 7:00 will meet with current teachers regarding academic progress.

Sign-up for specific conference times will be available through SignUpGenius.com; An invitation will be sent to all parents via IC messenger.




Get to Know Our High School Band Students


The band program in the Kaukauna Area School District is educational and fun. With the high school program growing, they are having an exciting year. They travel regularly to the Twin Cities, Six Flags, Disney World and NYC.


A survey of 11th and 12th grade band students at Kaukauna High School was taken this November. Here’s what we found out:

87% are employed.

72% have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

76% are involved in TWO or more clubs or organizations.

84% are planning on attending a four-year university.


Notable Quotes from the Survey

“High school band has been a life changing experience.”

“Best memories of my high school career.”

“A fun and rewarding experience guaranteed to fuel nostalgia.”

“Band was the place I found a home.”

“Band has been a place where I have met more new friends than anywhere else.”

“I almost quit, but that would have been my biggest regret.”

“Don’t hesitate to join. Band is an unforgettable ride that is an absolute blast.”

“Pep band and marching band are some of the best times I’ve ever had.”

Everyone is so close. Your section is like a family and they are always helpful.”

“Band is the best community of people you will ever meet.”



All-State Choir Members


River View Middle School will be represented by five choir members this January. These choir members were selected to be a part of the All-State Middle Level Choir. They will be learning selected choral literature prior to attending their two days of rehearsals. The final concert will be January 12, 4:30 pm at the Lawrence University Chapel. These students will be working with internationally known conductor Gary Packwood and spending time with some of the best singers from all over the state of Wisconsin. Thank you for your interest and hard work. Way to go, River View Choir!!!



RV Physical Education


Students in grades 5, 6, and 8 are just finishing our current dance unit. In 5th grade the students were taught a few dances and graded on the 5-6-7-8 dance for their progress report. In 6th grade we focused on a few line and wedding type dances and threw in a creative dance option with the Cotton Eye Joe. Our 8th grade students are beginning to perform their self choreographed dances to the song of their choice. While all other grades were dancing, our 7th grade has been working hard on a Cultural Games unit recreating games from other countries with our school equipment. This assignment has them videotaping, editing, creating flags, adding voiceovers and working in google classroom. Ask your child to show you their project, they are amazing!

The rest of second quarter will entail a basketball and volleyball unit for all grade levels. Students will participate in skills, drills, and lead up games.



Girls Basketball


Girls’ basketball practice for grades 7 and 8 starts on January 3rd, 2018. If you wish to sign-up, you may do so in the office. Please make sure that your physical/alternate card and the activity fee of $20.00 is paid. Students cannot practice until all this important paperwork is handed in.





Inclement Weather/Cancellation


Please remind your son/daughter to dress appropriately for the cold weather. In the event of a snowstorm and school cancellations, we will communicate over the following radio and television stations. Additionally, the district has been using the capabilities of a messenger that sends e-mail notification to families with up-to-date e-mail addresses in our student management system. Please refrain from calling school about school cancellations.


Radio: WAPL (105.7 FM), WIXX (101.1 FM), WGEE (1360 AM),

WEMI (91.9 FM), WNCY (100.3 FM), WHBY (1150 AM),

WGEE (99.7 FM), WPCK (104.9 FM), WNFL (1440 AM),

WPKR (99.5 FM), and WSGC (1050 AM)



Television: WBAY-TV (Channel 2), WGBA-TV (Channel 26),

WHBY-TV (Channel 5), WLUK-TV (Channel 11)


Winter Weather


So far this year most of our students have been doing a good job of coming to school dressed for the inclement weather. Winter coats, mittens, and a hat are a necessity during a Wisconsin winter. Thank you for doing your part in ensuring that your son/daughter leaves the house properly dressed.

All students are encouraged to wear winter weather gear if they wish to go into the snow. This will help to keep the students warm and dry when they enter back into school for the remainder of their day. We don’t want to hinder their need to run and enjoy the outdoors, and this will allow them to do so. Students may choose not to wear boots or snow pants, but are then asked to stay on the plowed black top area if they are not wearing those items. Thanks for your help in keeping students warm, comfortable, and safe this winter.



Summer School 2019


KASD is already busy planning for Summer School! Thank you to all the parents who responded to the survey following Summer School 2018. With the combination of parent and staff feedback, the following decisions have been made regarding Summer School 2019:

Location – Classes will continue to be held at Kaukauna High School

Dates – All courses will be offered in one session:

Tuesday, June 11 – Friday, June 28, Monday – Friday.

Strength and Conditioning and Music Lessons/Band Camp will also be held in July.

Other valuable information:

We will again offer an Open House prior to the start of Summer School for families to become familiar with the location and rooms that classes will be taking place in.

Busing/transportation will continue to be an option for families for a fee.



District Wide Food Drive



Kaukauna High School's National Honor Society again sponsored their annual District-wide Fall Food Drive. The food drive ran from October 30th through November 12th. All food and monetary donations will benefit Kaukauna's Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry.


On Tuesday, November 13th, National Honor Society members visited schools, collected and tallied the items and delivered the goods to the food pantry.


Congratulations, for another year straight (and every year since the competition began!) to Electa Quinney Elementary School who, as a school, collected 1,611 food items - that works out to just shy of five items per student! River View Middle School almost caught up to EQ this year, with an incredible 3,365 items - nearly 3 items per student.


Thank you to everyone who participated - your enthusiasm and generosity is so very appreciated by NHS, along with Loaves and Fishes Food pantry.



Parent Teacher Conferences

River View Staff would like to express its appreciation to our families for attending the recent Parent-Teacher Conferences. It is our hope you found the conversations as helpful as we did and that you were able to get your questions answered. Your presence provided a powerful message to your child(ren) and the importance you place on their education. Thank you for continuing to partner with River View Middle School through the Parent-Teacher Conferences.


Also a thank you goes out to the following parents for providing dinner to the staff on conference nights!

Kerri Schaefer, Nicole Smith, Chris Moore, Rebecca Schomin, Katina Franzen, Crystal Hietpas, Rachel Bass, Kory Krueger, Lisa Suprise, Karina Hemme, Katie Meister, Karen Ritzke, Chrissy Roehrig, Carrie Bowen, Susie Mursau, Cheryl Mader, Reba Vandeloo, Paula Isaacs, Kristy Veldman, Abbey Adrian, Rebecca Schomin, Sue Haseman, Nylee Osborn, Martin LaGrow, Janet Reinke, Becky Duel, Libby Welhouse, Christina DiPiazza, Kimberly Rearson, Stacy Knapp, Shelly Krueger, Jane Gates, Aimee Nushart, Darrelee Kinas, Carrie Owen, Cheryl Mader, Alison Johnson, Nylee Osborn, Aimee Lund, Susan VandeHey, Andrea Riehl, Aimee Hamilton, Heather Awe, Kate Dusenbery, Karen Luckow, Allison Thiel, Wendy Bollen Fuchs, Sara Nelson, Tanya Pahl, Andrea Schimke, Tammie Karl, Suzie Isselmann, Kay Hofmann, and Betsy Olson.





River View Spelling Bee


The River View Spelling Bee is just around the corner. The school-wide spelling bee will be January 14, 2019 at 8:00 am in the auditorium. In fifth and sixth

grade, each ELA classroom will conduct a spell-down to determine their top two finishers. In seventh and eighth grade, students will attend a spell-down on December 12th during their PIE time if they are interested in competing in the school-wide bee. The top four finishers in the River View Spelling Bee will compete in the Regional Bee at Lawrence University.



Ski Club


Join the Ski Club and come enjoy the slopes with your friends after school! Whether you're an experienced skier/ snowboarder or have never hit the slopes, RVMS Ski Club is a great way to join your friends in getting outdoors for some winter fun!

The Ski Club is open to all River View students who want the chance to ski or snowboard this winter. No experience or equipment is required as there are several package options are available to meet the needs of all students. We take four trips to Nordic Mountain in Mount Morris, Wisconsin. The Ski Club allows students to enjoy skiing and snowboarding with savings of 60% off average prices!

2019 Ski Club Dates

Below are the scheduled ski trips for the 2019 season. We do our best to choose dates around band & choir concerts and scheduled sporting events. As Nordic Mountain no longer offers credit vouchers for missed trips, please ensure that your student can make most or all of the dates listed below as no money will be refunded for missed trips. Sign-ups are due Monday, December 10th.


Thursday, January 3rd      Thursday, January 17th

Thursday, January 24th Thursday, February 14th

*Make up date: Wednesday, February 20th


Contact Information

Please contact your volunteer advisor with any questions or concerns:

Brandon Sanderfoot at rvmsskiclub@gmail.com.

Get updates via Remind by texting @rvmssk to 81010

Like our Facebook page at River View Middle School Ski/ Snowboard Club!

See you on the slopes!



Encourage Reading Over the Winter Break


Winter break is right around the corner. Here are four tips for keeping middle school students engaged in reading over winter break.

1. Read for fun. Spend time reading favorite holiday stories or the newest installment from a favorite series.

2. Stock up on books at the local library. Libraries may also have fun, free holiday activities throughout the break.

3. Make the most of travel time. If your family will be spending time in the car, bring books along for the ride.

4. Books make great gifts. Check online or at a bookstore for gift ideas.

Books are important and worthy of our attention even during winter break. Happy holidays!



In Charge

Because most parents of children this age (at the middle school) are taller than their children, they have the ability to see further; the horizon is further away, and the parent can see more, the parent can see what is over the hill before the child can. The parent has past experience to connect the present to the future to a more effective degree. That experience gives the parent the credibility and authority to say “no” to the child. Saying “no” is a responsibility that can be taken on without feeling bad about it. Children do expect the parent to say “no” to some things and in many instances the child hopes the parent will say “no”. This is the child’s way of knowing what the limits are. In many instances it keeps them off the hook with their friends. It’s a lot easier for a middle schooler to say, “My dad wouldn’t let me”, than to say, “I’m afraid of getting into trouble.” Sometimes it’s best to put off giving an answer. This gives the parent time to think things through and also shows the child that the request is important enough that the parent has taken time to consider the question or request. Ask questions that require the student to think through the request from several different outcomes. Through questions he or she gets a clearer or more complete perspective of the situation. Finally, after you, as the parent, have made your decision – and it may not make you very popular – stick with it. Your son or daughter will very likely try to sell you a ticket for a guilt trip. Don’t buy it. Tell him or her that you have been there, done that.

Prescription Medication Reminder


For your child to take prescription medication in school, health office staff must have a written order from your child's physician and your written permission. Medication must be in the actual pharmacy labeled container (loose pills sent in baggies or envelopes are not acceptable). Please let the pharmacy know you need a second labeled bottle for school.


This is the expectation for all prescriptions, so if your child needs an antibiotic during the school day for an acute illness, please ask the doctor for a written order (this is different than the pharmacy label).


Any over-the-counter medications need a written note from a parent. Cough drops are not permitted in school due to the choking risk they present along with lack of effectiveness. A healthy alternative is to drink extra fluids, like water.


Please call me with any questions you may have at 766-6111 (Ext. 5250). Thanks for helping us keep our students healthy and safe.


Emily Jansen, RN

School Nurse


MAP Testing


Our Winter MAP testing starts up January 10th. If your student plans on being out for more than one day during the month of January, please see the office to get a prearranged absence form. This is very helpful as we plan to monitor all the students in the building during this month to make sure they all get tested.


We are so proud of this group who worked so hard to create this awesome holiday display! (Olivia Jordan, Lauren Rydzewski, Ella Fennel, Lindsey Hmielewski, Isabella Beckerson, Mataya Raisleger, Maddie Casanova-Velus, Kaylen George) The card will be displayed down town Kaukauna. 



~December is a Great Time to Show You Care~

A caring individual can show good character by being compassionate, kind, loving, considerate and charitable. A caring person is sensitive to others feelings and needs. They are not intentionally mean or make poor choices. We can show that we care by expressing our gratitude and helping others.





Community Flyers

Click Here to access information about the following programs for this month.
  • 4-H Flyer
  • Girls Soccer Winter Camp
  • Appleton Boys Choir Gr 2-6
  • Winter Dance Camp Gr 4K-8




Friday, November 2, 2018

November Family Newsletter 2018


From the Principal


With the turning of the calendar page to November we reach the end of the first quarter of school (November 2). Hard to believe we have reached this point already, but here it is. Now that we have, kids may think it is time to slip into autopilot for a bit? Nothing could be further from the truth as the pace of instruction will continue to be the same, perhaps a bit quicker and students will continually be learning new material. Actually the end of the first quarter is great time to take stock in where your child(ren) currently is with their academics and 21st Century Skills. 



To assist with that check up I would encourage you to be sure to look at the kid’s quarter grades/marks when they come out in the next week. If things are going well certainly take time to celebrate and offer praise for a job well done. If the marks are not where you know your child can perform, it is time to have a discussion about why they are not where they should be. 



November is also a great time to take stock in the many things we can be thankful for, whether personal or professional. For me, I am very thankful for the opportunity to spend my days working with eager learners, passionate staff members and families that want the best for their kids. I am thankful to be involved with committees and teams that continue to find new ways to improve River View, the Kaukauna Area School District and the community.  I am thankful that We are Kaukauna Strong. 



Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you at Parent Teacher Conferences later this month. 



Dan Joseph
Principal


Parent Teacher Conferences -- November 8, 14, and 16th


We are using “Sign-Up Genius” online system to schedule our Fall Parent-Teacher-Student conferences that will be taking place on November 8th, 14th and 16th. If you are familiar with the system, we encourage you to sign up from the convenience of your home or office. If you have not used Sign-Up Genius before, you will need to create a log-in before you can sign-up. The directions to create a login are at (www.signupgenius.com). If you need assistance signing up for a conference please call the school office.


The Parent Teacher Conference sign up site is now open so you are encouraged to click on the link below to schedule a time that works best for you. Please follow the instructions below to set a time for your child’s conference.

Go to the River View School Website to find the Sign-Up Genius link…

www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13576D70FA0CCEE2-parent OR click on the link in the e-mail you received an email from the Infinite Campus Messenger.


To sign up click the tab at the top of the page for the teacher(s)/classroom you are wishing to schedule a conference. Use the directional areas by the tabs to move left or right to find teacher names.


EXAMPLE:

Once you have chosen the tab for the teacher(s) you would like, click next to the time you prefer from the available slots and then click at the bottom of the page. As you complete the signup process please remember the following:

a. You can sign up for one teacher per time slot. Signing up for more than one will schedule you with two teachers at the same time.

b. To talk with each of your child’s teachers you will need to book a conference time with each of their core and or encore teacher

c. When you select your time please also include your child’s name in the box entitled Student name. To complete the signup process you will need to enter your child’s name. If you are uncomfortable doing that, please place your name in this box. Entering your child’s name will assist teachers with being better prepared of your conference.

d. You are not required to enter your email address or sign up for an account with Sign-Up Genius. If you already have a Sign-Up Genius account, make that choice and enter your login information.

e. Once you are finished, click and the process is complete.


The following teachers will be holding conferences as a team so when you signup you will be meeting with all your child’s core teachers at the same time:

i. Bestul/Beversdorf

ii. Janssen/Tilkens

iii. Harris/Abel

iv. Reider/Swedberg/Weast/Mecikalski

v. Boehme/Peotter

vi. Thiel/VandeHey


If you any questions or are unable to access the internet to sign-up, please contact your child’s classroom teacher or the River View office at 766-6111.


Choir Director Award

We are so excited to tell you that our very own River View Middle School choir teacher, Roslyn Bauer is the winner of the Outstanding Middle Level Choir Director award.  She will be recognized and given the award during the annual WCDA State Conference to be held in January.  Congratulations Mrs. Bauer!






Student of the Month


For the month of October:

5th Grade: Deliliah Mader

6th Grade: Ethan Granger



7th Grade: Aubrey Norred



8th Grade: Kenji Yang



and Staff of the Month for October is Mr. Sanderfoot.



Every Voice Matters

Over the coming weeks, be on the lookout for the Kaukauna Area School District 2018 Community Survey.  Your input and involvement in this process is essential.

Kaukauna Area School District is committed to ensuring that our Master Plan reflects the values and priorities of the entire KASD community.  This survey is a key part of the planning process; your input will guide future decision-making.  Thank you for your feedback.

*Note:  Each survey access number maybe used only once.  To obtain additional surveys for other adults in your household, please call the District Office at (920) 759-6109.  

Please respond by December 3rd.




Student Council

Congratulations to our 44 Student Council Representatives for 2018-19!

5th Grade: Allison Hanson, Hayden Harris, Jenna Kern, Sarah Kolb, Asha LyBoualong, Evelyn Mursau, Anna Niles, Lilah Novak, Cole Smith, Cole VanDeLoo, Peyton VanDeLoo.

6th Grade: Nora Boucher, Nyah Dvorak, Kaci Franzen, Lillianne Heller, Rhianna Krouse, Nolan Laflen, Matthew Mielke, Michaela Peeters, Olivia Planert, Solon Schaefer, Sameeksha Srinivasan.

7th Grade: Norah Bowers, Ella Cronin, Victoria Fischer, Maitea Gerrits, Kaylen Krieser, Aubrey Norred, McKaleigh Pahl, Brianna Redepenning, Colin Sanderfoot, Vincent Terry, Brianna Wendzicki.

8th Grade: Hannah Breckheimer, Lily Broder, Carly Fisher, Veronica Isselmann, Erin Marx, Leah McElhaney, Hailie Peters, Violet Pynenberg, Cortlyn Rusch, Sophia Uitenbroek, Kiara Walton.



Cherrydale Fundraiser Pickup
November 8th
RV Cafeteria
3:00-5:30 pm





Yearbook Orders

We are accepting yearbook orders for $13.50 per book. Order forms are in the office. Pay by cash or make checks payable to RVMS. Return form and payment in a sealed envelope with student's name and grade to RV office.




River View Spirit Wear Sale

Do you need ideas for birthday or holiday gifts? Well, your worries are over!!
The River View School Spirit Wear Sale is coming back to RVMS . Many clothing items will be available...hoodies and t-shirts. Multiple sizes are available, so there could be a gift for others in the family. Go to the Online Apparel Store at https://riverviewmsspirit18.itemorder.com/sale . Orders will be taken until November 11th. If you have any questions, please email maryjo@egpromo.com or call 920-462-5211. River View students and their families will look fashionable in their new RVMS clothing!



District-Wide Food Drive Competition October 30-November 12

The high school National Honor Society is hosting a food drive competition between the schools within Kaukauna Area School District. The school that contributes the most canned goods, non-perishable foods, or monetary donations will not only have the satisfaction of helping the community but will also receive the traveling "Food Drive Trophy" that will be displayed in their school until next October.


The Kaukauna National Honor Society is looking forward to your help in a record-breaking food drive to assist the less fortunate members of our community. Please mark your calendars and participate in this friendly competition to help raise money and donations for a great cause. Thank you for your generosity!




Absence Procedures

Each student has the responsibility to attend school regularly and to report to school and scheduled classes on time. Students who attend class regularly not only do better in class but also reinforce lifelong work skills by arriving each day on time. Wisconsin Statutes 118.15 and 118.16 establish the ultimate responsibility for regular school attendance with each student’s parents. The parent of a student is responsible for reporting any absences, the cause, and if required, for sending information upon the student’s return.


It is the parent's responsibility to call the attendance office by 8:30am to report the absence and state the reason. Call the attendance line at 759-6159, and then press 6. Messages can be left 24 hours a day. Prompt notification to the school is necessary. Students who are not called in by 8:30am will be marked as unexcused. Prearranged absences can be made by calling the attendance office at 759-6159 (press 6) for the attendance recorder. Prearranged makeup of missed class work may be arranged by notifying the attendance office of any anticipated absences. Students appearing as unexcused from class or study hall will be ineligible to practice, perform, attend, or compete in any co-curricular activity on the day of the unexcused absence. Students who miss class or study hall due to illness, will be ineligible to practice, perform, attend, or compete in any co-curricular activity on the day of the illness.


Protocol for Tardiness

1. If a student arrives tardy without a pass during the first 5 minutes of class, the student will be marked tardy.


a. The teacher will inform students of his/her attendance procedures including responses to tardiness on the first day of each semester.Three to four tardies and students will receive warning and opportunity to correct.

b. Five tardies and students will receive a detention and opportunity to correct.

c. Repeat step b for additional tardies.


Protocol for Excused Absence

Parents are authorized to excuse their child from school for up to a maximum of 10 days in a school year, provided they notify the school. Excused absences may include, but are not limited to personal illness, severe illness or death in the family, court appearances, necessary health appointments, school sponsored activities, and other reasons which have been approved by the school administration in advance of the absence.

a. Between 7-10 excused days, not including Medical Excuse or Funeral days, a letter of concern and medical excuse reminder sent.

b. More than 10 days- medical letter and a meeting between parents and school.

c. Additional absences after 10 days will require a Medical Excuse required letter to be considered excused.



Protocol for Unexcused Absence

1. If a student arrives without a pass after the first five minutes of class, the student will be marked unexcused.

a. Each one period to a whole day unexcused absence- detention and opportunity to correct.

b. Three to four days with one period to whole day unexcused- detention, letter of concern and opportunity to correct.

c. Five or more days with one period to whole day unexcused(same semester)

Detention, first truancy letter and meeting if no social worker.

If student has a social worker, detention, letter of concern, truancy court and sanctions from social worker.


Truancy


Truancy means a student is absent from school without an acceptable excuse. "Habitual Truant" is defined by Wisconsin State Statute, section 118.16(1) (a) and (c) as a pupil who is absent without an acceptable excuse for part or all of five or more days on which school is held during a trimester. Once a student is habitually truant, a letter will be sent for a parent(s) meeting to be held regarding the truancy, prior to referring the student to the Municipal Court of the City of Kaukauna or the Juvenile Intake of the county in which the student resides. A municipal citation may be issued to any student who is truant subject to Municipal Statute 9.27. Truancy Court is held on campus monthly.


Extended Absences/Vacation Guidelines:

We understand that time spent together as a family and that vacations can be an important part of family life. However, the instructional process does not stop when students are not at school, and lost instructional time cannot be recovered or recreated. Therefore, we strongly encourage families to schedule vacations around the existing school vacation days. If you must schedule a trip or other extended absence that will occur during scheduled school days, please follow these guidelines:

The student must have a pre-arranged absence form signed by his/her teachers and parent(s) and returned to the office secretary/kiosk before the absence occurs. Pre-arranged absence forms are available in the school office and on our website. This will allow us to excuse your child from school and keep accurate attendance records.

Homework often cannot be prepared in advance, because the purpose of homework is to provide practice and review of skills taught in the classroom. Your child’s teacher may be able to prepare some work in advance with ample advance notice of the absence. However, additional work may be assigned when your child returns.

Try to minimize the pre-vacation excitement for your child to reduce the instructional time lost due to distraction and excitement.



6th Grade Camp Reminder

6th Grade Camp information went home the first week of October. The sixth grade students have the option of going to Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya each Spring.

Plan A: $100 is due by February 20th (In order to reserve a spot for your child for camp, a partial payment must be made by February 21st.)

Plan B: You may apply for assistance by filling out the scholarship form as soon as possible because funds could run out.


Honoring our Veterans

To honor our veterans, the eighth graders will be having a Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Monday, November 12th, at 1:15 pm in the auditorium. Any family members who are veterans are invited to attend. Veterans should check in at the lobby of River View Middle School (use the front entrance by the canopy) between 12:45 and 1:15 pm for a brief reception and then proceed to the ceremony. The auditorium is wheelchair accessible. In addition to a few featured veterans sharing their stories with the eighth grade students, some students will share their appreciation of what veterans have done for us. The eighth Grade Choir and Jazz Choir, as well as the eighth grade Band will be performing at our Veteran's Day Assembly. The choir will be singing a piece titled "Unsung Hero" in honor of our veterans. Our Jazz Choir will open the assembly by singing an arrangement of The National Anthem. The eighth grade Band will close the ceremony by playing the piece, "Veteran's Salute." If you have questions, please call Beth Knick at 766-6111, ext. 4101.


Fall Conferences

November 8 & 14 4:00-7:30 pm

November 16 12:30-4:00 pm





Math Skills At Home

Did you know that you can help reinforce and build foundational skills necessary for success in math? There are many resources available for you to access and help support your child. Foundational skills are vital for helping students use the most efficient problem solving strategies. Foundational skills can include basic adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing facts, as well as fraction and decimal calculations. Below are a few resources that can help strengthen and build these important skills.


Math Flash Cards: Simply using flashcards can help students practice and become more fluent with their basic math facts. Flash cards can be found at most stores for under $1. In addition, you can access online flashcards here.


Math Practice Sites:
There are many math practice sites that students have access to. Students already have the login information necessary to sign-in and practice the skills. Some sites that are currently used in some classrooms are:

  1. Front Row
  2. Prodigy
  3. XtraMath
  4. Khan Academy

Extra Practice Sites: There are many websites and games available to help students practice their foundational skills. Some of these sites can be found by accessing a math website created by the 7th grade math teachers. In addition, there are videos for skills review and additional practice links.


Online Textbook Review:
Big Ideas has extra practice skill sets that students can access through their online textbook. Students have the required login information already saved.



Skills and Strategies for Success

This school year, we have focused on setting students up for success by having specific character building lessons during our Wednesday PIE Time classes. So far, we have had lessons encouraging collaboration, organization, goal setting, work ethic, perseverance, and learning from our mistakes. We also had one PIE Time class dedicated to organizing lockers and finishing missing or late work before the end of the first quarter.

Throughout the rest of the year we look forward to encouraging and reminding students to remain Respectful, Responsible, and Productive not only during school, but in all other aspects of their lives.



Connecting to Home ~ Strategies to try at home

Using PBIS at home can have a huge impact on building good behaviors and relationships with students. Here are a couple of fun tips that are not only easy, but also effective!

-Send a positive note to school with your student that they will be able to find and read throughout the school day. This may be a note in their assignment notebook or lunch. It could also be an email sent to their school email address. Sometimes they need to be reminded about how awesome they are.

-Try saying “Thank you for _____,” when you catch them doing something good, rather than pointing out their negative behaviors. Students value being recognized for what they do right, and they will often try to receive praise rather than reprimanding.



St. Louis Trip

Any parents of 7th/8th grade students interested in the trip to St. Louis this summer (June 7-11) please plan to attend the parent meeting on November 6th at 5:15pm in the DEC at River View. Sign-up sheets will be available at that time. The trip is limited to the first 40 students to sign-up with a down payment of $100. The estimated cost of the trip this year is $796. You should be receiving an email through Infinite Campus with details about the trip.



Boys’ Wrestling Sign Up

Boys’ wrestling practice for grades 5-8 starts in December. If you wish to sign-up, you may do so in the office. Please make sure that your physical/alternate card and the activity fee of $20.00 is paid. Students cannot practice until all this important information is handed in.



Ski Club

Join the Ski Club and come enjoy the slopes with your friends after school! Whether you're an experienced skier/ snowboarder or have never hit the slopes, RVMS Ski Club is a great way to join your friends in getting outdoors for some winter fun!


The Ski Club is open to all River View students who want the chance to ski or snowboard this winter. No experience or equipment is required as there are several package options are available to meet the needs of all students. We take four trips to Nordic Mountain in Mount Morris, Wisconsin. The Ski Club allows students to enjoy skiing & snowboarding with savings of 60% off average prices!


2019 Ski Club Dates
Below are the scheduled ski trips for the 2019 season. We do our best to choose dates around band & choir concerts and scheduled sporting events. As Nordic Mountain no longer offers credit vouchers for missed trips, please ensure that your student can make most or all of the dates listed below as no monies will be refunded for missed trips. Sign-ups are due Monday, December 10th.


Thursday, January 3rd Thursday, January 17th

Thursday, January 24th Thursday, February 14th


*Make up date: Wednesday, February 20th



Contact Information

Please contact your volunteer advisor with any questions or concerns:

Brandon Sanderfoot at rvmsskiclub@gmail.com.

Get updates via Remind by texting @rvmssk to 81010

Like our Facebook page at River View Middle School Ski/ Snowboard Club!


See you on the slopes!






Upcoming Musical Events

¨ Band Winter Concert for 6th and 7th grade on Thursday, November 29th at 7:00 pm in the RVMS Auditorium.

¨ Grade 8 & Jazz Band Concert on December 6th at 7:00 pm in the RVMS Auditorium.

¨ Grades 6-8 Orchestra Winter Concert on Monday, December 10th at 6:30 pm in the KHS Auditorium.

¨ Grade 7 and 8 and Jazz Choir Concert on Thursday, December 13th at 7:00 in the KHS Auditorium.



Singing in Wisconsin

We have 18 students joining hundreds of other students from Wisconsin on Saturday, November 10 at Kaukauna High School. Nearly 300 singers in grades 5-12 will be working with well-known conductors/clinicians during the day to prepare for their 4:00 PM concert. We will also be unveiling our grand piano for this performance. Go Ghosts!


Our 8th Grade Jazz Choir will be performing at the Trout Museum downtown Appleton on Friday, November 9. They are joining the high school jazz choir Harmonia as participants in the “Light up Appleton” event http://www.troutmuseum.org/Events/Light-Up-Appleton. The students are working hard to prepare extra music for their performances.



Update on school expectations…

As we head into even cooler temperatures and wet weather conditions, the following expectations become even more important for students to remember...

Dress for fall and winter weather
¨ Coats and hats/mittens.

¨ Boots if going in the snow.

¨ Snow pants if wanting to play in the snow.

Rainy day recesses

¨ Come inside your grade level entrance when it is raining before school.

Recess reminders

¨ Playing safely and appropriately when playing kickball, football, on playground equipment or other organized games.



King for the Day

Mr. Iverson was the King for Mrs. Harris's taxation without representation activity in Social Studies.




Inclement Weather/Cancellation

Please remind your son/daughter to dress appropriately for the cold weather. In the event of a snowstorm and school cancellations, we will communicate over the following radio and television stations. Additionally, the district has been using the capabilities of a messenger that sends e-mail notification to families with up-to-date e-mail addresses in our student management system. Please refrain from calling school about school cancellations.


Radio: WAPL (105.7 FM) WIXX (101.1 FM) WGEE (1360 AM)

WEMI (91.9 FM) WNCY (100.3 FM) WHBY (1150 AM)

WGEE (99.7 FM) WPCK (104.9 FM) WNFL (1440 AM)

WPKR (99.5 FM) WSGC (1050 AM)


Television: WBAY-TV (Channel 2) WGBA-TV (Channel 26)

WHBY-TV (Channel 5) WLUK-TV (Channel 11)


The Salvation Army—Fox Cities 2018 Christmas Sign-up



For Food & Toys, Adopt-A-Family & Coats for Kids



Christmas Sau npe rau Khoom Noj thiab Khoom Ua si los sis Adopt-a-Family



Inscripciόn para Ayuda Navideña (Comida y Juguetes) o Familias Adoptadas





Registration on These Dates Only:

Muaj sau npe raws li cov sijhawm hauv no xwb:

Wednesday, November 7 – 8:00am – 4:00pm
Thursday, November 8 – 11:00am – 7:00pm
Friday, November 9 – 8:00am – 12:00pm


Registraciόn será solamente en estos dias:

7 de Noviembre (Miércoles) de 8 a.m. a 4 p.m.
8 de Noviembre (Jueves) de 11 a.m. a 7 p.m.
9 de Noviembre (Viernes) de 8 a.m. a 12 p.m.


Connected to Fox valley Christian Fellowship Church
1200 West Kimberly Ave
Kimberly, WI 


Information you MUST bring:
  1. Picture identification (driver’s license, etc.) 3. Social Security numbers for all family members
  2. Proof of income (most recent check stubs) 4. Proof of residency* (electric/phone bill, lease, etc.)
*Must reside in Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, Little Chute, Kimberly, Kaukauna, Combined Locks, Greenville, Grand Chute, Larsen, or Darboy


Koj yuav tsum nqa ntawb ntawv no tuaj nrog koj:
  1. Ntawb ntawv uas muaj koj lub npe thiab daim duab xws li diam ntawv tsav tsheb
  2. Ntawv qhia nyiaj txiag (cov tw tshev uas nyuam qhuav tau txais)
  3. Social Security naj npawb rau tag nrho cov neeg hauv tsev neeg
  4. Ntawb ntawv qhia chaw nyob (nqi hluav taws xob, nqi xovtooj thiab nqi xauj tsev) *
*Yuav stum myob hauv Appleton, Neenah, Menasha, Little Chute, Kimberly, Kaukauna, Combined Locks, Greenville, Grand Chute, Larsen, los yog Darboy


Para verificar si califica, por favor traigan lo siguiente: 
  1. Identificaciόn con foto
  2. Prueba de ingresos - talόn de cheque más reciente
  3. Números de Seguro Social para todos los miembros de la familia. Si no tienen Seguro Social traigan una carta de una agencia (Salud, WEAC, Apoyo Econόmico, del condado, etc…)
  4. Prueba de residencia (cuenta de teléfono, luz, gas, contrato de renta) *

*Tiene que vivir en la ciudad de Appleton, Neenah, Menasha Little Chute, Kimberly, Kaukauna, Combined Locks, Greenville, Grand Chute, Larsen, o Darboy 


Questions call – Muaj lus bug, hu rau - ¿Tienen preguntas? Llamen al – 
734-3324




Parent Portal

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Community Flyers

Click Here to access information about the following programs for this month.
  • Chartwells Parent Guide

  • School Lunch Flyer

  • 4-H Flyer