Happy Spring everyone!
I know I am looking forward to the longer and warmer days of April. With the change of season it also means we are heading into the last quarter of the school year and indeed there is still a lot of learning that will be taking place before school lets for the summer. I want to take this opportunity to encourage you to stay the course when it comes to maintaining the routines you have established this year. Certainly I understand that the warmer days will be calling the kids to be outside more and who could blame after the cold couple of month we experienced. However, holding firm with routines regarding homework, bedtimes, attending school, etc. will be essential to keep the learning marching forward. Soon enough June will be here and then all can pull back on the pace knowing we stayed the course to the end.
On April 2, I invited all families to participate in the local election process which will also include a question about the District’s proposed referendum. Ahead of the vote, if you have questions or need clarification about the referendum please do not hesitate to contact me at 766-6111.
Thank you for your continued support for your child(ren), River View View Middle School and the Kaukauna Area School District.
Dan Joseph
Principal
Student of the Month
Each month we recognize students from each grade level that is are true models of the River View way. All students that are chosen demonstrate how to be respectful, responsible and productive.
For the month of March:
*Destiny Torres
*Gavin Bowers
*Sam DiPiazza
*Landon Haw
*Emma Gorski
*Natalie Wenthur
*Emma Cortazzo
*Katie Jenson
*Harlee Luther
*Madylyn West
Congratulations!
Academic Awards
Our 6th grade students will be recognized on April 25th, at 6:30 pm in the River View Auditorium. Following the presentation there will be a reception in the school cafeteria. The 7th and 8th grade Academic Awards Night will also take place in the River View Auditorium on April 29th . The 7th grade program begins at 6:00 pm and the 8th grade program will begin at 7:15 pm. After each ceremony there will be a reception in the cafeteria.
Mark your calendar . . .
Early Dismissal- 11:30 am- April 17
In Service Day - No School - April 18-22
In Service Day - No School - May 24
No School - May 27
Early Dismissal- 11:30 am - June 5 (Last Day of School)
Summer School 2019
Location: Kaukauna High School, 1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna
Dates: Tuesday, June 11 - Friday, June 28 (Monday - Friday)
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (some classes may run past this time, but no transportation will be available)
Note: Classes will also be on Friday
Classes that will be offered in July or August:
Strength and Conditioning
Band camps
Band and Orchestra Lessons
Summer Space STEAM Camp – July 22 – 25
Kindergarten Kids – August 19
Payment Information:
Payment is required to complete registration.
If you need to pay with cash or check please come to the district office to register.
If you are unable to pay the full fee due to financial reasons, please contact Erin Kape at the District Office at: 920-766-6100 ext. 2002 or kapee@kaukaunasd.org prior to registering (so a discount can be attached to your account)
Summer School Open House:
We will be hosting an Open House on Monday June 10, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Staff and Student Volunteers will be available to assist students and parents in locating classrooms and answer questions. Please note that teachers will not be present during the Open House.
Registration Dates:
Sunday, March 31: Summer School Registration begins at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, May 17: Summer School Registration closes at 12:00 p.m.
Link to register: Please watch for more information in the next couple of weeks surrounding the registration process.
Course Catalog: It is located on the Kaukauna Area School District Summer School website at:
http://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/district/summerschool.cfm
For any questions please contact:
Erin Kape
Phone: 920-766-6100 Ext. 2002
kapee@kaukaunasd.org
Strength and Conditioning
Band camps
Band and Orchestra Lessons
Summer Space STEAM Camp – July 22 – 25
Kindergarten Kids – August 19
Payment Information:
Payment is required to complete registration.
If you need to pay with cash or check please come to the district office to register.
If you are unable to pay the full fee due to financial reasons, please contact Erin Kape at the District Office at: 920-766-6100 ext. 2002 or kapee@kaukaunasd.org prior to registering (so a discount can be attached to your account)
Summer School Open House:
We will be hosting an Open House on Monday June 10, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Staff and Student Volunteers will be available to assist students and parents in locating classrooms and answer questions. Please note that teachers will not be present during the Open House.
Registration Dates:
Sunday, March 31: Summer School Registration begins at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, May 17: Summer School Registration closes at 12:00 p.m.
Link to register: Please watch for more information in the next couple of weeks surrounding the registration process.
Course Catalog: It is located on the Kaukauna Area School District Summer School website at:
http://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/district/summerschool.cfm
For any questions please contact:
Erin Kape
Phone: 920-766-6100 Ext. 2002
kapee@kaukaunasd.org
From the School Nurse
Nurse’s Corner
March is National Nutrition Month. Here are some healthy tips to fuel your growing middle school students.
Remember even though pizza and ice cream may be your child's favorite meal, moderation is always the key. Try including at least 3 cups of low-fat/non-fat milk a day, shoot for 5 servings of fruit or vegetables a day, limit foods that are high in sugar and fat, and make sure they are getting adequate sleep nightly. Sleep is a big part of being and staying healthy! See below a fun graph to help guide your child to the appropriate amount of sleep. It maybe hard to believe but children this age generally need between 10-11 hours of sleep a night. For more information visit www.middleschoolhealth.org.
Wake-up time:
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6:00am
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6:15 am
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6:30am
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6:45 am
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7:00am
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7:15am
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7:30am
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Bedtime:
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8:15pm
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8:30pm
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8:45pm
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9:00pm
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9:15pm
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9:30pm
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9:45pm
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Be Well!
Emily Jansen School Nurse
PE FORCE NEWSLETTER
As 4th quarter begins next week, the physical education classes will begin to be outside for activities. Please send warmer clothing along with your child as most of our 4th quarter units are designed to be outside.
5th graders will participate in: Biking, Disc Activities, and Baseball/Softball/Kickball
6th graders will participate in: Archery, Baseball/Softball/Kickball/ Disc Activities
7th graders will participate in: Archery, Track & Field, and Baseball/Softball/Kickball
8th graders will participate in: Archery, Football, and Creative Games
We encourage students to please look through the lost and found as we are accumulating a lot of items since mid-year. Students will also need to make sure they are able to locate their Phy Ed assigned lock as failure to turn in a lock at the end of the year will result in a $5 fine. Please have your child check for their lock.
As we enter outdoor units it is requested that students who are biking (5th grade) bring their own helmet. A message will be sent home from your child's PE teacher, but safety is a priority and we encourage students to use their own properly sized helmets for the best protection.
Our 7th grade track and field unit (depending on weather) may take your child off campus to Bayorgeon Field to participate and use their regulation sized track. Students will be escorted to the track by their PE teacher as can either jog or utilize our bikes (if they bring a helmet) to get to the track.
As always, any questions please don't hesitate to ask your child's PE teacher. Let's keep our fingers crossed for some sunshine and warmer temperatures.
River View PE Team
Mr. Sanderfoot, Mrs. Maurer, Mr. Bibow, Mrs. Mursau, Ms. Ziegler, Mr. Rykal
It is the beginning of the 4th quarter and a great time to check with your child to see if they need to replenish their school supplies. All students need to have loose leaf paper, pens, pencils, and a calculator to allow them to finish out the school year KAUKAUNA STRONG!!
Pi Day was celebrated in eighth grade math classes on Thursday, March 14. Students discovered how pi is calculated, learned a little trivia about pi, and participated in a pi memorization contest. Our grand prize winner was Lindsay Hmielewski, who tied the RV record with 345 digits. In first place was Mikayla Brofka with 226 digits. Carly Fisher took second place with 100 digits. Rounding out our top five in the pi memorization contest were Madison Bidwell with 78 digits and Allison Ott with 52 digits.
Sixth grade camp will be running from May 6-15. If your child requires prescription medication at camp, there is a separate form that must be signed by the doctor and returned to school. The medication needs to be sent to school in its original container the week before your child leaves for camp. If your child requires over-the-counter medication (other than Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Benadryl, or Mylanta/Tums), please send a signed note, along with the medication in its proper container, to school the week before your child departs for camp. Medication, other than inhalers, needs to be kept with the nurse at camp, not in the student’s bag or cabin. Please call the health office at ext. 4179 if you have questions.
Final camp payments were due March 15th. If you still owe money for camp, please send it to the school office with your child as soon as possible. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the office to discuss options for payment. Once we have an accurate number of students attending camp, the transportation fee will be calculated. That payment information will be coming home soon.
Your child will be bringing home a camp booklet with lots of great information about camp. Included in the booklet will be a list of what to pack. Please take time to go over the information with your child so that your child is ready for an awesome camp experience!
*Middle School Dancers- keep an eye out for announcements regarding Sign ups, Open Gyms, Tryouts, etc. Information will be coming soon!
*Parents who have a 4th grade child wanting to participate in Dance- be on the lookout for information regarding Sign ups, Open Gyms, Tryouts, etc.
Be sure to have a Physical Form complete!
Printable forms can be found here, under Athletic Forms:
https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/family/forms.cfm
River View Spring Concerts
*Band Bash- all KASD Band Students in one gym! April 8th in the RVMS Gym A at 7:00 pm
*WSMA Large Group Festival- 7th Grade Band- April 12th, during the school day at KHS
As we enter outdoor units it is requested that students who are biking (5th grade) bring their own helmet. A message will be sent home from your child's PE teacher, but safety is a priority and we encourage students to use their own properly sized helmets for the best protection.
Our 7th grade track and field unit (depending on weather) may take your child off campus to Bayorgeon Field to participate and use their regulation sized track. Students will be escorted to the track by their PE teacher as can either jog or utilize our bikes (if they bring a helmet) to get to the track.
As always, any questions please don't hesitate to ask your child's PE teacher. Let's keep our fingers crossed for some sunshine and warmer temperatures.
River View PE Team
Mr. Sanderfoot, Mrs. Maurer, Mr. Bibow, Mrs. Mursau, Ms. Ziegler, Mr. Rykal
Replenish School Supplies
Pi Day
Sixth Grade Camp is Coming!
Sixth grade camp will be running from May 6-15. If your child requires prescription medication at camp, there is a separate form that must be signed by the doctor and returned to school. The medication needs to be sent to school in its original container the week before your child leaves for camp. If your child requires over-the-counter medication (other than Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Benadryl, or Mylanta/Tums), please send a signed note, along with the medication in its proper container, to school the week before your child departs for camp. Medication, other than inhalers, needs to be kept with the nurse at camp, not in the student’s bag or cabin. Please call the health office at ext. 4179 if you have questions.
Final camp payments were due March 15th. If you still owe money for camp, please send it to the school office with your child as soon as possible. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the office to discuss options for payment. Once we have an accurate number of students attending camp, the transportation fee will be calculated. That payment information will be coming home soon.
Your child will be bringing home a camp booklet with lots of great information about camp. Included in the booklet will be a list of what to pack. Please take time to go over the information with your child so that your child is ready for an awesome camp experience!
Middle School Dance
*Middle School Dancers- keep an eye out for announcements regarding Sign ups, Open Gyms, Tryouts, etc. Information will be coming soon!
*Parents who have a 4th grade child wanting to participate in Dance- be on the lookout for information regarding Sign ups, Open Gyms, Tryouts, etc.
Be sure to have a Physical Form complete!
Printable forms can be found here, under Athletic Forms:
https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/family/forms.cfm
River View Spring Concerts
*Band Bash- all KASD Band Students in one gym! April 8th in the RVMS Gym A at 7:00 pm
*WSMA Large Group Festival- 7th Grade Band- April 12th, during the school day at KHS
*Spring Concert- 5th Grade Band, 7th Grade Band and Jazz Band- May 16th in the RVMS Auditorium at 7:00 pm
*Grades 5-12th Orchestra Concert, May 21st in the KHS Auditorium at 6:30 pm.
*Spring Concert- 6th Grade Band, 8th Grade Band and Jazz Band- May 22nd in the RVMS Auditorium at 7:00 pm
We look forward to seeing you there!
*Grades 5-12th Orchestra Concert, May 21st in the KHS Auditorium at 6:30 pm.
*Spring Concert- 6th Grade Band, 8th Grade Band and Jazz Band- May 22nd in the RVMS Auditorium at 7:00 pm
The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade choir students have been working hard on preparing a great concert. It is free and all are welcome!
*Spring Choir Concerts-May 2:
***6th Grade Choir concert will be at 6:00 PM at KHS Auditorium
***7th Grade Choir concert will be at 6:45 PM at KHS Auditorium
***8th Grade Choir concert will begin at 7:30 PM at the KHS Auditorium
***6th Grade Choir concert will be at 6:00 PM at KHS Auditorium
***7th Grade Choir concert will be at 6:45 PM at KHS Auditorium
***8th Grade Choir concert will begin at 7:30 PM at the KHS Auditorium
We look forward to seeing you there!
RVMS Band News
It has been a busy March for RVS Bands! On March 2nd over 100 RVS band students performed at the Solo and Ensemble Festival at Appleton West High School. In preparation for the festival, many students also performed at the Solos, Ensembles, and Sweets Recital held in the DEC (pictures included). On March 19th, the 8th grade band and the RVS Jazz Band enjoyed successful performances at the KHS Pops concert (pictures included) where they performed "Crazy Train", Bohemian Rhapsody", "Mission Impossible Theme", "The Office Theme Song", and "Friends Theme Song." The bands are looking forward to the Annual Band Bash on April 8th and a trip to UW- Madison's Kohl Center to see the Varsity Badger Band Concert on April 12th.
Sports Physicals for 2019-2020
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.
Take Your Child to Work Day
7th Grade Field Trip
The 7th grade staff are planning to take seventh grade students to the Milwaukee Public Museum on Wednesday, April 24th and Thursday, April 25th. We are excited to include a multimedia component to the field trip for students to support their 21st century skills. We are recommending that students bring a portable charger for their devices with them on the trip. Permission slips will be coming home around March 21 and will need to be returned by Friday, March 29. Please pay close attention to the date listed on your child's permission slip to know which day they will be traveling to the museum!
Scholastic Book Fair
Eagle Outlet
Eagle Outlet is available for students in need. The store is stocked with coats, jeans, shirts, and tennis shoes. If your child is in need of clothing or seasonal appropriate school wear, we have much to choose from. All clothes have been donated by staff and community members and are free of charge.
Students or parents should contact the school social worker, Karen Wirth at 766-6111 ext. 4206.
Parent Resources
Policy Changes
The Board of Education has recently updated the following policies, effective 4/1/2019:
*Policy 443.4
*Policy 443.4 Rule 1
The links to the changed policies are included below.
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 355
DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURES-STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 355 RULE
STUDENT ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE (ATODA) 443.4
STUDENT ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE
(ATODA) ENFORCEMENT GUIDELINES 443.4 RULE 1
Parent Portal
Would you like to see daily announcements, attendance, grades, missing assignments, make phone number/address changes, pay for lunch/school fees, etc., you may log on to Parent Portal. If you don’t have access yet, go to the District website—http://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us and go to the Family Resources > Need A Parent Portal Account and click on the “Click here to complete the request form”.
Infinite Campus for Families - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fT8bn70FhJcQKTfV_VFaL2o7qRkhfH_7/view?usp=sharing
Google Classroom for Families https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vA-fr47OVyBAroP9u9kWKdZKCKYoNimjjC2CqWMJe3o/edit?usp=sharing
Chartwell’s Menu -
Community Flyers
Click Here to access information about any current flyers for this month.
*Middle/High School Monthly Flyers
*4-H Flyer
*Girl Scout Camp Winnecomac Flyer- Grades 4K - 8
*Tech Savy Flyer - Girls Grades 6-9
*A Night of Hope Event
*Date Night Out Event - Grades 4K - 5th
*Raider Registration - Grades 5-7
*RV Bowling Flyer - Grades 6-8
*YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho - Ages 5-17
*1000 Islands 2019 Tree Seedling Sale
*Kiwanis Pancake and Porkie Breakfast Flyer
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.
