2020 November Newsletter

 From the Principal

As you read this the first quarter will be drawing to a close. I must say I do not recall a start to a school year like this one. There have been many firsts for all of us and though there have been and will be more new challenges, I am confident each of us will find a way to take another step forward and meet those challenges.

During challenges I think back to what I learned years ago about the diamond. Diamonds can only occur when there is steady pressure. If that pressure does not exist, coal will stay coal and we do not get to enjoy the beauty of a precious gem. Thank you for being the steady, loving pressure your child(ren) needs to stay engaged in the learning process as that learning in the end is a treasure more valuable than a diamond.

Happy November and Happy Thanksgiving to each of you. This year I am thankful for:
*our families continued efforts to encourage and motivate their children to engage in their learning

*the flexibility that our families have shown this year in face of challenging obstacles. You are excellent examples of perseverance and patience for your children.

*the growth we have all experienced with technology. Nine weeks ago we could not have imagined this journey would have taught us so much about Google Meets, Hotspots, Chromebooks, Google Classroom, Turn in button, Seesaw and many other apps.

*that we are still able to have kids attending school in person. Yes, I too would love nothing more than to have them back five days a week and that is the end goal, unfortunately we are not there yet.

*that our students are able to spend some school days with their friends. Right now emotional connections are more important than even.

*our River View families and their strong support for our school, the District and our community. You are evidence that Kaukauna Strong is alive and thriving.

Be well one and all

Dan Joseph

Principal

Parent Teacher Conferences -- November 12th, 16th and 20th

With the end of the first quarter occurring this Friday, November 6, I am happy to share with you the link to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences. We will be using the online program this year (PTCfast.com). All Conferences will be VIRTUAL.

Directions for how to work through the registration process can be found on the River View website in the grey Quick link box on the first page so please refer to them as you need to to help you register. 

*Here is the link for Directions:
https://ptcfast.com/SWP_overview.htm

Below is the link to register for your conference times at PTCfast: 
https://ptcfast.com/schools/River_View_Middle_School_1

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you, virtually, at conferences.

If you have 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.

Yearbook Orders

Don't forget to purchase a 2020-2021 River View yearbook, designed and created by our very own students!

Order online at www.jostens.com for just $14! Include your student's name, grade, and spring homeroom teacher for easy delivery.

Please contact Mr. Mecikalski at mecikalskib@kaukaunasd.org with any yearbook-related questions.

Every school year is special, so cherish all the memories from 2020-2021 with a copy of our River View Yearbook!"

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!

New designs! A lot of clothing options will be available...hoodies, joggers, ¼ zips, t-shirts, winter wear. Multiple sizes are available, so there could be a gift for others in the family.

River View students and their families will look fashionable in their new RVMS clothing!

https://riverviewmsspirit20.itemorder.com/sale

Counselor Corner

River View Virtual Calming Room

Current circumstances have led some students and families to feel a little more stressed and anxious. Counselors are available to support students in person and virtually via Google Meet as needed. We have created a River View Virtual Calming Room that students can access to find relaxation techniques and coping strategies. Some of the strategies students may find deep breathing, mindfulness, relaxation, guided meditation, gratitude, and relaxing music. New ideas and resources are continually being added. Students can find this resource on the River View Home page under the student and family services tab or click on the direct link

  RV Virtual Calming Room link.

8th grade Pick your Pathway night at Kaukauna High School

January 18, 2021 6:45-8:00 @ Kaukauna High School

*Tours of the high school

*Meet Kaukauna High School staff

*Check out the different extracurricular activities that you can join.


More info to come on whether this is a virtual or an in-person event.

Health Office

Just a friendly reminder for parents to continue using the Daily Health Screening Checklist every morning before sending your students to school. If you have any questions related to COVID-19, please feel free to contact me, but don't forget I am also here to support the students and families with other health conditions and concerns. Stay Safe and Healthy!

Emily Jansen RN School Nurse
920-766-6100 ext 5250
jansene@kaukaunasd.org

Prepared For Winter Sports?

Is your child planning to go out for a winter sport? River View Middle School offers boys basketball, wrestling, and girls basketball during the winter months. If your child is planning to participate we want to remind you that prior to practice starting your child must have an alternate year card or a physical form filled out by a doctor in order to participate. If you are not sure which form your child needs please call the main office at River View and we will help you. Please have your child pick up these forms in the main office at River View or feel free to download them for yourself at the following link:

https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/schools/riverview/activities/cocurricularinformation.cfm

Morning 8th Grade Strength and Conditioning

Who? Open to all Grade 8 students interested in increasing strength and athletic ability.

When? Beginning the week of November 16th 6am-7am. You may only attend on days you are in school.

Where? KHS Weight Room, you will need a ride to and from the high school

How? Use the link to get registered for the club and to receive more information.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecg97r3mnzhD4UomtqXUSz2TdgDmRikSfvxefCUkotwRWsUw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Winter Sports Letter

This message is pertaining to winter athletics at River View.

In order to help us plan for upcoming seasons and how we can offer them in a safe way we are in need of knowing a few things, specifically what our numbers might look like for each of the activities listed below. We are asking you to please click the links below and fill out the Google Form that opens if your child may be interested in participating in the following:

Boys Basketball - This will be intramural based and only participating with RV students. This is only for our 7th and 8th grade boys.

Girls Basketball - We do not have any details yet on what this will look like but would like to know if your child may be interested in going out (7th and 8th grade girls).

Wrestling - We do not have any details yet on what this will look like if we are able to offer the program but would like to know if your child may be interested in going out (5th-8th grade students).



Winter Athletic Sign Ups

**Ski Club - Unfortunately due to many circumstances beyond our control we will not be able to offer Ski Club this year. We appreciate all of the families help in filling out the survey, however, after many conversations and discussions with many parties involved we are just not able to safely pull it off this year. Thank you for your understanding!

Are you interested in trying out for Destination Imagination (Grades 5-8)?

Destination Imagination (DI) teams pick a challenge to work on and then use STEAM knowledge to build and create an invention, structure, script, props, and costumes with limited resources. It is a great opportunity to work in a team and show your creative skills. DI practices will typically be held Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from mid-November to April. There will be a few Saturday morning practices. We are looking for students who are good team players, creative, and willing to work on things at home. Competitions will be recorded and sent in this year.

If interested in trying out for a team, please pick up form from the office or from Mrs. Heindel.

Tryouts will be held Tuesday, November 10th & Friday, November 13th in the DEC after school. You only need to attend one tryout.

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 Winter weather

*Coats and hats/mittens.

*Boots if going in the snow.

*Snow pants if wanting to play in the snow.

Recess reminders:

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

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)

**Fall Conferences**

November 12 & 16 4:00-7:30 pm

November 20 12:30-4:00 pm

**ALL VIRTUAL**

Parent Resources

*Infinite Campus for Families -https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fT8bn70FhJcQKTfV_VFaL2o7qRkhfH_7/view?usp=sharing

*Chartwell’s Menu-

https://kaukauna.nutrislice.com/menu/river-view/lunch

*Community Flyers-

https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/community/communityevents.cfm

*2020-2021 Parent Calendar -
https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/district/parent-calendar.pdf


*2020-2021 Stronger Together Plan and Covid-19 Updates-

https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/family/stronger-together.cfm

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.

Family Newsletter September 2020

 

From the Desktop of Mr. Joseph

How wonderful it has been to have the school filled with the voices of our students; hearing their laughter and seeing them engaged in learning each day is fantastic. Each day we are getting stronger and more confident in the routines at home and school and that will only help push the learning forward. I thank you for your continued support and flexibility, specifically with encouraging your children to stay connected during their virtual learning days. Please continue to reach out to the teachers and school with your questions and to get clarifications as needed. Together we will make this a positive and productive school year filled with many special learning opportunities.


Thank you and be well.

Take care

Dan Joseph

Principal

Safety First

The safety of all our students is a priority that we take seriously both inside the building as well as outside on the playground, in the parking lot and in our crosswalks. With the school year underway I want to remind all drivers to please slow down as you are moving about school property. Thank you as well for giving students and adults plenty of space while they are in the crosswalks and for not calling your child to run between buses to be picked up in the street.

Your child(ren)'s safety is very important to us so thank you for your support and cooperation with keeping these requests in mind as you come to school.

Safety Week

During the week of September 14th, River View will be hosting its annual Safety Week. As part of this week students will participate in various practice drills(fire, tornado, hold, evacuation) to help them be better prepared in the event we have an actual situation.

Picture Retake Day

River View School will hold a Picture Retake Days on Monday September 28th, for Cohort A students, from 7:15am-10:30 am AND Thursday October 1st, for Cohort B students, from 7:30am-10:30am. Virtual only students may come either day. This would be for students who have already received their photos and did not like how they turned out as well as for those students who haven’t had their picture taken yet. Regarding picture charges, please write a separate check to Network Photography for your picture packet or purchase online. Purchasing a picture packet does not include the purchase of a yearbook.

Yearbooks can be purchased at Jostens.com for $14.

If you have any questions regarding picture information, go to: www.studioatnetwork.net or call 262-677-8662.

*Picture purchase link: https://www.prepaysystems.com/view/9vwsRlkY/river-view-middle-school?utm_campaign=river-view-middle-school&utm_medium=direct_link&utm_source=studio_link

New Staff at RVMS

*Alison Deltour- Grade 8 Math

*Mykael Heimke- Special Education

*Robert Hart- Art

*Kathryn OKeef- Physical Education

*Meredith Ulman- Art

*Kevin Williams- Tech Ed

*William Peplinski- Educational Assistant

*Amanda Schiedermayer- Educational Assistant/Kiosk

*Delores Vosters- Educational Assistant

*Joel Rausch- School Psychologist

Health Office

Just a friendly reminder for parents to continue using the Daily Health Screening Checklist every morning before sending your students to school. If you have any questions related to COVID-19, please feel free to contact me, but don't forget I am also here to support the students and families with other health conditions and concerns. Stay Safe and Healthy!

Emily Jansen RN School Nurse

920-766-6100 ext 5250

jansene@kaukaunasd.org

Free Lunches at Kaukauna Schools

Thanks to a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Kaukauna Area School District and Chartwells are now able to offer free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 and younger throughout the Kaukauna community. This means that whether attending school at home or virtually, and whether enrolled in KASD schools or not, a free, school-provided breakfast and lunch is available for all children 18 and younger.

The flexibility in the school meal program allows KASD to ensure meal options are available for all students and children are able to access meals under all circumstances.

Meals will include an entree with assorted fruits and vegetables, along with a choice of chocolate, 1% or skim milk. (Students attending on-site at River View and KHS students must pay for a second meal or ala carte items, should they choose; extra milk at the elementary schools will cost an additional $.50)

Meals for those not currently attending a District school will be able to pick up a meal at any of our six school buildings. Pickup times are as follows:

*River View Middle School: 10:20-10:50
*Electa Quinney Elementary School: 10:35-10:55
*Kaukauna High School: 10:30-11:00
*Park Community Charter School: 10:40-11:10
*Victor Haen Elementary School: 10:45-11:15
*Tanner Early Learning Center: 10:55-11:25

This change is effective immediately, and will continue until December 31, 2020, or until further notice.

Should you have additional questions about this program, please do not hesitate to contact Chartwells at (920) 759-6122. 

Lunch and Ala Carte Helpful Hints

· Parents have the option to put a block on the purchase of ala carte items. Contact Chartwells at 759-6122.

· Milk is considered Ala Carte if not purchased with a meal. If a student has a block on purchasing ala carte and brings a cold lunch and wants to purchase a milk, he/she will not be able to purchase the milk. To avoid this, families can have a 50 cent limit on the ala carte versus a block on purchasing ala carte.

· Students who receive free and reduced meals need to have money in their account and be in the positive in order to purchase Ala Carte items.

· If students are told that their balance is too low to purchase a meal, they should see a lunch supervisor or ask to go to the office so that we can help support them in calling to have someone bring money or a lunch to school.· Contact Chartwells to make any changes to your account at 759-6122.

**Is Your Child Prepared For Winter Sports?**

Please make sure your child has their MOST CURRENT Physical and/or Alternate Year card on file in the River View Office. In order for your child to participate fully, one of these must be on file.

Please contact us at (920)766-6111 with ANY questions regarding the status of physicals or alternate year cards. We are happy to answer any of your questions!

School Counselor’s Corner

Stacey Heindel (Grades 5/6)                        Amy Hinz (Grade 7)

heindels@kaukaunasd.org                            hinza@kaukaunasd.org

766-6111 ext. 4215                                        766-6111 ext.4211

        Josh Hill (Grade 8) 

         hilljo@kaukaunasd.org 

           766-6111 ext.4213 

What Parents Need to Know About
Eighth Grade Academic and Career Planning Meetings


A message from Mr. Hill, School Counselor (grade 8)

One of the key components to the Wisconsin School Counseling curriculum is to have eighth graders participate in an Eighth Grade Academic and Career Planning Meeting.

The Eighth Grade Academic and Career Planning Meetings are specifically designed for parents/guardians and students to meet with me to gain insight into their child’s development to this point and to help the student create goals for the future and assist with the transition to the high school.

Due to the pandemic, we will be having these meetings virtual this school year. I am going to try to accommodate to your schedules this year, to allow you the best opportunity to meet with me about your son/daughter(s) future. The focus of our meeting will be the high school transition. The meeting will be about 30 minutes long.
--
Josh Hill
School Counselor, River View Middle School
920-766-6111 ext. 4213

iReady Assessment

5th Grade Beginning Band and Orchestra

Every student who is thinking about starting a band or orchestra instrument is encouraged to begin in the 5th grade year because it becomes more difficult to start an instrument in the future once others have already begun. Through their general music classes, all 5th graders have had a chance to hear and see their instrument options for both programs. Students have also been provided with links to the band and orchestra websites to sign up.

Here are some important dates to mark on your calendar!

September 8th - 11th - All 5th grade students receive information in music class about the band and orchestra programs.

Students should be visiting the websites to fill out the Instrument Matching Tool to register for these programs

BAND website - Be Part of the BAND

ORCHESTRA website - Be Part of the ORCHESTRA

September 18th – Deadline for submitting Instrument Matching Tool forms to register for Band or Orchestra

September 23rd - 5th grade students,who have registered for band or orchestra, will receive an email to let them know what instrument section they will be placed in for the year

Week of October 12th- Band and Orchestra lessons begin!!

Questions? – Please contact one of the following instructors:
Kathryn Nesemann, Orchestra Instructor- nesemannk@kaukaunasd.org
Julia Langenhuizen, Band Instructor- langenhuizenj@kaukaunasd.org

River View Middle School Family Newsletters and Report Cards

Our newsletters are available in electronic format. The newsletter is on the RVMS web site under Quick Links. Each time a new newsletter is posted you will be notified by messenger via email and on Parent Portal Announcements.

Quarter and mid-quarter report cards are located in Parent Portal under Reports. An email notification will be sent out to parents when report cards are finalized for each grading period. At the end of the school year as part of our year end mailing, we will include a hard copy of report cards of grades for all four quarters.






Parent Portal

Just a reminder you are able to see the daily announcements, attendance, grades, missing assignments, make phone number/address changes, pay for lunch/school fees, etc. on Parent Portal.

Box Tops for Education / Milk Moola / Can Tabs

Attention parents, grandparents, and great grandparents, lend me your ear. RVMS appreciates all of your efforts in turning in Box Tops, Milk Moola, and can tabs. If you haven’t turned in these items yet, please turn then in ASAP. The school will be turning in the box tops for education soon, and we want to use the money to help pay for the end of the year school trips. Thanks again for all you do to help the River View community.

Eagle Outlet

Eagle Outlet is now open! Eagle Outlet is a place where River View students in need may come to get gently used clothing, winter wear and even school supplies free. Clothing and school supplies have been donated by staff members and other community members. Interested parents or students may contact Karen Wirth at 766-6111 (Ext. #4206) for more information. All student and parent inquiries will be dealt with discreetly.

Need help emailing one of your teachers? Here is a step by step picture to show you how to do just that!




Remember, your teacher’s email address is their last name and first initial of their first name followed by @kaukaunasd.org

Example: Principal Dan Joseph is josephd@kaukaunasd.org

Parent Resources

**Chartwell’s Menu - https://kaukauna.nutrislice.com/menu/river-view/kaukauna-elementary-lunch/2020-09-10

**Community Flyers - https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/community/communityevents.cfm


**2020-21 Parent Calendar - https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/district/parent-calendar.pdf

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***

March 2020 Newsletter

From the Principal’s Desk

As I grew my parents would often remind me that it is better to give than receive. This thinking was reinforced all year long, but I believe I heard it more often during the Christmas season and with good cause. With the passage of time I have worked to keep this saying in mind as I go about my daily living as there are many people in my life who have greater needs than my own.

Each day at River View I continue to be most impressed with the many students and staff who also keep the giving spirit alive beyond River View. Just recently we had a group of students and staff complete an American Heart Association campaign to raise funds for those who are in need. This year there have been other campaigns to help families who are in need of food and those who are hospitalized or receiving treatments for cancer.

This giving spirit also shows itself in ways within our school. It is daily that one can walk the hallway and see students helping each other, be it showing a new student to their classroom, assisting others if they have dropped something, turning in air pods and cell phones they have found and in some situations bringing money to the office so the rightful owner can claim it.

Another great example of giving back comes in the form of students informing trusted adults and staff with information they see and or hear at school, on the bus or online. When students provide us with this type of information it truly makes River View a safer place for everyone. We have often shared with kids when they see something, they need to say something. I am very proud of our students, but even more so when they step up to share information, as they are doing the right thing with helping us address the concerns.

Thank you for your continued support for your children and for River View Middle School. Your giving spirit is reflected in your children and we are thankful that you have instilled in their hearts and heads the desire to help others make a better school, community and world.

Be well

Dan Joseph

THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT!

KASD is excited to announce a very mobile friendly app that is a "one stop shop" for all things KASD. Download it for free today!

Downloading is easy:

**Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play store

**Search for "Kaukauna Area School District"

**Allow Notifications

https://apps.apple.com/app/id1474755314

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cms4schools.KaukaunaSD


**Once you have it downloaded, check out some of the great things we'll be able to share, and customize your notifications to the school(s) that suit your needs.

USING IC FOR ABSENCES

We have exciting news for you - which we hope might make some tough mornings a little easier!

Infinite Campus now includes a feature that will let parents excuse their student’s absences using the Parent Portal or the Campus Parent app on their phone. You can still call in your students as you always have by phone, but doing so with the Portal or App will allow you to avoid the phone message or excuse multiple students at different buildings at the same time, if needed. Simply log into your Parent Portal account to do so.





5th Grade Running Club

If you like running or jogging, this club is for you! We meet three times a week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Our goal is to build our running endurance from a half-mile to 3.5 miles in time to run the River View 5K. Students will need to have a physical form, medical form, and concussion form on file before the start of practice. Paperwork can be picked up in the office. We start the last week in March, March 23rd and will go until May 14th with a pizza party on May 18th. More information to come in March.

IMPORTANT: If your child will not be attending practice for any reason please email one of the coaches before practice. Running Club is a co-curricular activity, so everyone is expected to follow the guidelines of being Respectful, Responsible and Productive. We welcome volunteers to join us on any night that they are available. In addition, donations of freezer pops will be accepted. We hand these out to the students after running on hot days.

All paperwork will need to be in before students can begin running on March 23rd. Necessary paperwork includes:

*Physical or alternate year card

*Running Club Contract

Please check with the office if you have any questions about what paperwork your child has/has not turned in. Paperwork can be picked up in the office or online.

https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/schools/riverview/activities/cocurricularinformation.cfm





6th Grade Camp News

The annual Outdoor Environmental Education 6th Grade Camp Trip is coming up in May! The $100 fee for 6th Grade Camp was due February 28th. Checks or money may be brought to the office; you may also pay online for a small fee. Information regarding the separate bus fee for camp (usually around $15) will be coming home in April. A health form for camp will also be coming home in March. 

A reminder of the dates for camp: May 4-6 = Homerooms of Mrs. DeMoulin, Mrs. Hansen, and Mrs. Woznicki; May 6-8 = Homerooms of Mrs. Balda, Ms. Miller, and Mrs. Rollo; May 11-13 = Homerooms of Mrs. Heller, Mr. Hinkens, Mrs. Schaefer, Mrs. Thiel, and Mr. Wirth.





7th Grade Field Trip

7th graders will be headed to the PAC to see My Heart in a Suitcase on April 14.

Musical “The Lion King JR”

Our River View musical, Disney's The Lion King, JR. is being performed for the community on March 13 and 14 at 7:00 PM. Admission is free! Performance time is 75 minutes and it is a great show for the whole family!

The River View Middle School production of The Lion King Jr. will go on, however, due to current Wisconsin Health Services recommendations the performances will be for family members only who have tickets to the show.  The general public will not be allowed to attend the show.  We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Shamrock Rock Shuffle!

News From the Nurse

Sports Physicals for 2020-21

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.





Prepared For Spring and Summer Sport?

Is your child planning to go out for a Spring sport? River View offers Track, 5th grade Running Club and Tennis. How about Raiders or Dance this Summer/Fall? If your child is planning to participate we want to remind you that prior to practice starting your child must have an alternate year card or a physical form, filled out by a doctor, in order to participate. If you are not sure which form your child needs please call the main office at River View and we will help you. Otherwise, please have your child pick up these forms in the main office at River View or feel free to download them for yourself at the link below. Important Reminder: with Raiders now part of River View, as soon as Enrollment for the 20-21 School Year begins, parents must register and complete the Online Enrollment. During the Online Enrollment process is where parents complete the Concussion form and Co Curricular Policy form.

https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/schools/riverview/activities/cocurricularinformation.cfm





Working Together

This year, educators Bobbi Jo DeBruin (SpecEd), Carrie Haven (SpecEd), and Sarah Zygarlicke (Health/FCE) have joined forces to create a positive change of inclusiveness in one of our many enrichment classes. Students of varying abilities gather weekly in the Family Consumer Education room to collaboratively create simple recipes and build friendships.

Read Across America

We are excited to share that River View will be celebrating Read Across America again this year! 

Read Across America gives us a wonderful excuse to celebrate reading. Join us as we celebrate throughout the first week in March (March 2nd-6th). 

Everything and anything you do to help celebrate and promote reading are appreciated! 

The River View library is planning a READ-IN for each grade level, DRESS-UP days throughout the week, and special reading announcements. 

The READ-IN will be on Wednesday, March 4th during all recesses.

Reading Challenge: Students who read 100 minutes throughout the first week in March are eligible to be entered in prize drawings!

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Thank you,

Your Library Crew

The Opt-Out Fundraiser

The River View PAC has decided that they would like to step away from asking families to sell items to help raise funds for the PAC organization. In place of the usual fundraising PAC is offering an Opt Out option! Families can contribute directly to the PAC and 100% of donations will go directly to support student activities! What a great idea!




RIVER VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL (“PAC”)

Presents:

THE “OPT OUT” FUNDRAISER - 2020

We understand our families receive many requests each year to purchase items through fundraising campaigns and then a portion of the money raised goes to the school/organization. This year, we are hosting an OPT OUT fundraiser instead of a traditional fundraiser. For you and your family this means you won’t be asked to sell any items this school year.

By making a donation to the Opt Out fundraiser 100% of your gift will benefit River View and help us achieve our goals of helping students and teachers at the school. Contributions that are collected during the Opt Out campaign will be used to purchase flexible seating for classrooms, purchase a Gaga Pit and offset some expense for classroom purchases for teachers. Contributions will also help with the One Book One School activity, cover some cost for 8th grade Farewell and other student activities.

Thank you for considering this option and we thank you for selecting below which choice best fits your situation.

$_____ I will participate in the Opt Out fundraiser with a $15.00 donation.

$_____ I will participate in the Opt Out fundraiser with a $20.00 donation.

$_____ I will participate in the Opt Out fundraiser with a $25.00 donation.

Please make checks payable to River View Middle School and return to the office or mail to:

River View Middle School
c/o Parent Advisory Council
101 Oak Street
Kaukauna, WI 54130





Wisconsin Forward Spring State Assessment

The Wisconsin Forward Exam will be given in schools between March 23 and May 1, 2020. 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.

Wisconsin Forward
State mandated assessment
March 23 – May 1, 2020
Grade Levels Assessed:
Grades 3-8: English Language Arts, Math
Grades 4, 8: Science
Grades 4, 8, 10: 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 MC, 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.

Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA): Question used on the ELA test. The TDA is a text-based analysis, based on a passage that is read by the student during the assessment. Students must draw on basic writing skills while inferring and synthesizing information from the passage in order to develop a comprehensive, holistic essay response. Students have up to 5000 characters to formulate their response.

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.

The estimated time for the test administration in each grade is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes for ELA, 1 hour and 45 minutes for Mathematics, 1 hour and 40 minutes for Science, and 1 hour and 30 minutes for Social Studies. These are estimated times, as the WI Forward Exam is not a timed test so students work at their own pace.

If you have any questions or concerns about the new assessment, please contact the office.





Summer School 2020

Location:
Kaukauna High School
1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna


Dates
Wednesday, June 10 - Tuesday, June 30
Monday through Friday, but Summer School starts on a Wednesday.
For a total of 15 days
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Some classes may run past this time, but no transportation will be available).

Classes that will be offered in July or August as of right now:
Strength and Conditioning
Band camps
Band and Orchestra Lessons
STEAM Camp
Kindergarten Kids

GENERAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
All registrations will be done within the registration window. (Late registrations will not be accepted.)
Students are eligible to register for courses based on their next grade level (For the 2020-2021 school year).

If you need assistance with registering, you may come into the District Office, 1701 County Road CE, during normal business hours.

Open House
We will be hosting an Open House on Tuesday, June 9, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Staff and student volunteers will be available to answer questions. Teachers will not be present during the Open House, however, families can become familiar with where classes are located.

Registration Dates (tentative)
Sunday, March 22: Summer School Registration begins at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, May 15: Summer School Registration closes at 12:00 p.m.
Link to register: Please watch for more information in the next few weeks surrounding the registration process.

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).

Busing
Kaukauna will offer busing to and from summer school for a fee. The cost is still being determined. Students will be dropped off at Kaukauna High School prior to the start of the first class at 8:00 a.m. Buses will return students after classes end at 12:00 p.m. If your child will be taking the bus to school and home after the last section, your child must be registered for all three sections as there is not supervision available in the commons during class time. Classes that fall outside of the 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. timeframe will not have a busing option. To register your child for busing, you will need to select the course called Transportation – Busing.

Class Cancellations
A course may be cancelled if there is insufficient enrollment. If this happens, you will be notified by email or phone.

High School Credit Recovery
Students who have previously failed a course required for graduation or are credit deficient may register for HS Credit Recovery Course. Credit Advancement courses are not offered through Summer School. Registration for credit recovery courses will be open until June 7th. Any questions, please contact your child’s counselor at Kaukauna High School at 920-766-6113.

Remedial 5K – 8th Grade Classes (Teacher Recommendation ONLY)
Remedial courses will be offered to students by invitation only. These courses will focus on Math and Reading remediation. They are designed to provide academic support for students who were identified by their teacher as needing extra instructional support. If your child has been recommended for a course, a letter will be sent home with your child. Eligible students will be referred by their teacher.

Students are encouraged to bring basic school supplies with them to all recommended classes.

Strength & Conditioning
This course is in June and July. Please be aware that the schedule may be modified in July.

This class is designed to teach from the basics of speed and strength training to advanced training techniques. Cross training techniques for multiple sports, for both younger and older athletes. This class runs outdoors on the track at KHS as well as indoors, so proper shoes and clothing are necessary depending on weather conditions. Course fee is used to provide a snack after the section.

Kindergarten Kids – 1 day in August for Tanner only
Kindergarten Kids will have a special opportunity to experience Kindergarten before it even starts! This course will be offered as a 4-hour session. Students will spend time in the Kindergarten classroom learning about what Kindergarten will look like, sound like and feel like. Students will be exposed to a variety of Kindergarten school experiences including: classroom meetings, recess, character traits and behavior expectations, snack and lunch procedures, and recess at Tanner School. Tanner 2020-2021 Kindergartners are encouraged to sign up for this course.


Backpacks or Cinch packs
Students are encouraged to bring a backpack or cinch pack to Summer School. We will be providing backpack tags for student schedules for all students entering grades 5K–1.

Color Guard Basics/Advanced Drum Line/Marching Band Basics
These are week long camps. Enjoy a week of camaraderie and the fun of self-expression through music.

Frequently Asked Questions
*My child has a gap in his or her schedule. Will there be supervision available for them?
      -No, there is no supervision available for children who have a gap in their schedule.

*My child was not recommended for Remedial Math or Reading. Can I still register my child for this course?
      -No, only students with a recommendation from their teacher may be registered for recommended classes, so we are able to keep these class sizes small and so we can focus on the individual needs of students.

*If we reside outside of the Kaukauna Area School District, can we still register?
      -Yes, the process is the same whether you reside in Kaukauna or not. District approval is only necessary if the Summer School course is for credit.

SPRING BREAK

APRIL 6-10

CLASSES RESUME APRIL 13

Literacy Tips

9 Reasons to Read More

*Builds knowledge
*Improves achievement
*Increases motivation
*Increases vocabulary
*Improves writing
*Builds background knowledge
*Improves the understanding of text structures
*Develops empathy
*Develops personal identity

All nine reasons are great reasons to read!





Parent Resources

*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 -
https://kaukauna.nutrislice.com/


*Community Flyers
Click Here to access information about any current flyers for this month


*2020-21 Parent Calendar -
https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/district/parent-calendar.pdf





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.

February 2020 Family Newsletter

From the Principal’s Desk

With the second quarter just having ended I trust you have had a chance to talk to your son or daughter about what he or she has achieved so far this school year and what your student hopes to accomplish during the remainder of the year. As you talk with them, let your son or daughter know about the positive achievements that you have seen. If there are areas where improvements are needed, review those together and write down some ideas on ways to improve. Above all, be supportive.

Ask them questions specific to individual classes and assignments. Seek out areas to give positive comments. For instance, “I notice you have completed all of your assignments, great job on that last test, good job taking advantage of the opportunity to make corrections on work so you better understand it.” When areas of poor performance are identified, phrase questions in a non-accusatory manner. Rather than putting the child immediately in the defensive mode, in a nonjudgmental fashion ask, “I noticed you are missing an assignment in your _______class, what happened? What are you going to do to raise your grade in _______class?” They own their grades and need to be responsible for them.

More often than not, the one area in which students need the most guidance, and sometimes prodding, is with homework completion. Contrary to popular belief, homework is not something that teachers give because they can; homework provides practice that is essential for the mastery of material. The school provides incentives and rewards for all students that put forth the effort to complete their homework. Likewise, there are consequences when students make the choice to not complete their homework.

Explain to your child that homework is not only done at school and does not end when they complete their education. Share examples of times your job has required reports to be written, articles to be read, manuals to be studied, or conference/training to be attended beyond your regular work day. As adults our jobs require time beyond the regular work day. As a student their job requires time beyond the regular school day. Not only does homework completion lead to better performance in the classroom, it instills a work ethic they will carry with them as adults when they enter the work force.

If you, as parents, have made it a daily habit to ask your son or daughter about school, if you have discussed homework, quizzes and tests, using their school time wisely, then perhaps you won’t need to make New Year’s resolutions. Just carry through with everything you have done to support your son or daughter with their academics, as you have already increased their chances at success.

Thank you for your continued support.

Dan Joseph

Principal

Parent Teacher Conferences -- February 20th, 24th and 28th

With the end of the second quarter having occurred on January 17, 2020, I am happy to share with you the link to sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences. We will be using a new online program this year (PTCfast.com), so I do ask for your patience in learning the new system for registering for conferences.

Directions for how to work through the registration process can be found on the River View website in the grey Quick link box on the first page so please refer to them as you need to to help you register. Here is the link:

https://ptcfast.com/SWP_overview.htm


Below is the link to PTCfast. This is where you will sign up.

https://ptcfast.com/schools/River_View_Middle_School_1


Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at conferences.

If you have 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.

THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT!

KASD is excited to announce a very mobile friendly app that is a "one stop shop" for all things KASD. Download it for free today!

Downloading is easy:

**Visit the Apple App Store or Google Play store

**Search for "Kaukauna Area School District"

**Allow Notifications

https://apps.apple.com/app/id1474755314

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cms4schools.KaukaunaSD


**Once you have it downloaded, check out some of the great things we'll be able to share, and customize your notifications to the school(s) that suit your needs.

-Yearbook Orders-

Order online at www.jostens.com for just $14 BY FEBRUARY 29th! 

Include your student's name, grade, and spring homeroom teacher for easy delivery.

Please contact Mr. Mecikalski at mecikalskib@kaukaunasd.org with any yearbook-related questions.

Every school year is special, so cherish all the memories from 2019 - 2020 with a copy of our River View Yearbook!"

Yearbook Picture Day February 18

All students participating in any clubs, groups, musicals, sports, etc. will have their pictures taken, with their group, during the school day on February 18! New students and staff will also have their picture taken for the Yearbook as well.





A Notice of Policy Update from the Kaukauna Public Library

Kaukauna Public Library Unattended Child Policy

The Kaukauna Public Library is dedicated to providing a safe and welcoming environment for patrons of all ages. A caregiver is defined in this policy as a person twelve years of age or older, who provides direct care for an infant or child.

Staff members will always respond with care and concern, but responsibility for the welfare of children using the Library ultimately rests with the parent, legal guardian, or caregiver. Library staff cannot legally take responsibility for the care of children of any age. The public library, unlike schools, does not legally serve in loco parentis (in place of a parent). To be clear, Library staff cannot act in the place of parents, nor can they act as a substitute for daycare in providing constant care and supervision. Therefore, responsibility for the care, safety, and behavior of children using the Library rests solely with the parent/guardian or caregiver. For the safety of patrons of all ages, the Library does have an Appropriate Use Policy in place.

As a busy public library, parents/guardians/caregivers are reminded that unexpected events can occur while children are left at the Library unattended. Some examples could include: the child may leave the building against parental wishes, the child could be approached by untrustworthy people, or the child could be physically injured. While the Library makes every effort to ensure the safety of all users, parents/guardians/caregivers are advised that the Library cannot legally act in loco parentis.

Children under 6
Children under the age of 6 may not be left unattended by a parent, guardian or caregiver in any part of the Library. If children under the age of 6 are found without a caregiver, staff will attempt to locate the parent/guardian or other caregiver. If none can be found, they will call Kaukauna Police Department.

Children ages 6-9 

Children ages 6-9 must have a parent, guardian or caregiver present in the building at all times during the library visit. Children in this age group who cannot follow behavioral expectations as listed in the Appropriate Use Policy may not be left unattended by a parent, guardian or caregiver in any part of the Library. Children in this age group who follow behavioral expectations as listed in the Appropriate Use Policy, may be allowed unattended in areas of the library other than their caregiver’s location.

Children ages 10 to 15
Children ages 10-15 are considered old enough to use the library responsibly unattended. As referenced above, children must be at least 12 years old to be considered a caregiver to younger children. Children in this age group must also follow the Appropriate Use Policy. Children who do not follow these rules are subject to the same consequences as other Library users, including, but not limited to being required to leave the library.

Staff may as needed: 

**Notify parents of poor behavior and the need for additional supervision while at the Library. **Contact Kaukauna Police Department either to assist with the enforcement of Library policy or to ensure the safety of an unattended child. 

**Staff will make a reasonable effort to assure that children leave the Library safely at closing time. If any children remain at the Library or at building egress fifteen minutes after closing, a staff member will contact the Kaukauna Police Department to ensure safe transport.





River View Spelling Bee

Congratulations to all 54 students who participated in the River View Spelling Bee on Thursday, January 16th! The four qualifiers for the Regional Spelling Bee on February 11th at Lawrence University are: Ella Cronin (8th grade), Denzl Erickson (5th grade), Camille Poppe (6th grade), and McKayleigh Pahl (8th grade). Our alternate will be Norah Bowers (8th grade).

6th Grade Camp News
The annual Outdoor Environmental Education 6th Grade Camp Trip is coming up in May! The $100 fee for 6th Grade Camp is due February 28th. Checks or money may be brought to the office; you may also pay online for a small fee. Information regarding the separate bus fee for camp (usually around $15) will be coming home in April. A health form for camp will also be coming home in March. A reminder of the dates for camp: May 4-6 = Homerooms of Mrs. DeMoulin, Mrs. Hansen, and Mrs. Woznicki; May 6-8 = Homerooms of Mrs. Balda, Ms. Miller, and Mrs. Rollo; May 11-13 = Homerooms of Mrs. Heller, Mr. Hinkens, Mrs. Schaefer, Mrs. Thiel, and Mr. Wirth.

7th Grade Field Trip

Permission slips will be sent home with students on February 11 and are due back on February 27 for our trip to the PAC to see My Heart in a Suitcase on April 14.

7th Grade Speaker

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from Green Bay came and talked to the Careers For You classes before Winter Break!







8th Grade Speaker

The 8th grade ELA teachers will be having a speaker coming to their classes towards the end of February to talk about mental health. Magan Zimmerman from the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) organization of the Fox Valley has a program called "Ending the Silence". This program talks about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition.

Below is a link to the national website on the "Ending the Silence" program. This will help to describe what will be cover and what the presentation includes! https://www.nami.org/find-support/nami-programs/nami-ending-the-silence. 

 If you have questions about this presentation please contact Mrs. Hinz, School Counselor, at 766-6111 ext. 4211.




Choir News

The River View Choirs were represented at the Middle-Level All-State Honor Choir by these three choir students on January 10 and 11. They worked with a nationally known clinician and performed their concert at the Lawrence University Memorial Chapel. Congratulations!

           

SOLO ENSEMBLE

Our regional solo/ensemble competitions are coming up and River View students will be competing in piano and voice Saturday, February 29. This year's events will take place at Kaukauna High School. Our region includes middle and high schools in Appleton, Kimberly, and Kaukauna. Good luck to our musicians!

MUSICAL
Our school will be performing a musical on March 13 and 14. This year's show is Disney's The Lion King JR. The cast includes students in grades 5-8 and members of our stagecraft club will be working on the sets, costumes, and props. We hope you will join us for a 7:00 PM performance.

PE Force

Physical Education students have just finished 2nd quarter units! The 7th and 8th grade classes each competed in a classroom tournament to determine a class champion! It was great to see all grade levels increased confidence as they built their skills in team sports like basketball and volleyball.

The second semester brings units in the fitness lab, floor hockey, tumbling, and badminton. We are excited to get started with our new units and look forward to increasing your child's knowledge of fitness concepts.

Reminder, if you have not seen your child's gym clothes come home for awhile, please remind them to bring them home for a wash soon!

Band News

The 8th Grade Band had a great time performing with the KHS Pep Band at a basketball game earlier in January. Great music! Great basketball! Great pizza! Great memories!

      

5th Grade Running Club

If you like running or jogging, this club is for you! We meet three times a week, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Our goal is to build our running endurance from a half-mile to 3.5 miles in time to run the River View 5K. Students will need to have a physical form, medical form, and concussion form on file before the start of practice. Paperwork can be picked up in the office. We start the last week in March, March 23rd and will go until May 14th with a pizza party on May 18th. More information to come in March.


Track Sign-up (6th-8th grade)

Any 6th-8th graders who are interested in Track, please come to the Office to sign up and make sure all of your paperwork is complete!

Prepared For Spring Sports?

Is your child planning to go out for a Spring sport?  River View offers Track(grades 6-8), Running Club(Grade 5) and Tennis. If your child is planning to participate we want to remind you that prior to practice starting your child must have an alternate year card or a physical form filled out by a doctor in order to participate. If you are not sure which form your child needs please call the main office at River View and we will help you. Please have your child pick up these forms in the main office at River View or feel free to download them for yourself at the following link:

https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/schools/riverview/activities/cocurricularinformation.cfm





Travel Releases

For the purpose of building strong team connections it is the school’s preference all students participating in co-curricular activities ride the bus to and from games. With that being said, we understand there are times families have other obligations after co-curricular events. If you plan to have your child ride home with you from any co-curricular event, please be sure to complete and submit a travel release form at least 24 hours prior to the event. This will provide us with ample time to get the information to our coaches so they can make sure everyone is accounted for on the return trip. Here is the link to print one from home: https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/family/forms/travel-release.pdf





Bowling Club

News From the Nurse

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 8:30 am 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 8:30 am 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 unexcused.

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

As the school year gets underway we want to remind you of a few things regarding our attendance policy. Please refer to our complete attendance policy in the family handbook (page 14-16) for a more detailed description of this policy. In short, a few reminders we would like you to be aware of:

1. Parents/Guardians are allowed to excuse their student for up to 10 days in a school year. A day is considered all or part of a day a student may be absent.

2. If your student leaves during the school day and attends an appointment, they must bring back a note from the provider to be given to the attendance kiosk. This note can and should be turned in immediately the following day should the student not return to school that same day. This note is critical in helping us appropriately code the students absence.

3. We do send out letters throughout the year regarding students attendance to make sure we are all on the same page. These letters are meant as a communication tool and while we appreciate guardians keeping up on their students attendance through Infinite Campus our goal is to avoid any discrepancies in an attendance record.

4. Please take a look at our family handbook located here: River View Family Handbook to see specifics about calling your student in for an absence. When possible, please call our attendance phone line ahead of time if your student will be leaving for an appointment. This allows us to better help your child transition to and from class and be waiting by door 1 for your pick up.

As always, if you have further questions about attendance please feel free to reach out to us for any clarifications.

Protocol for Unexcused Absence

1. If a student arrives without a pass or is unaccounted for, 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 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. (See Make-Up Work During or Following an Absence below for more information.)

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

Make-Up Work During or Following an Absence:

If parents anticipate their child will be out of school for more than two days, they are encouraged to phone the school office (766-6111) and request homework which may be picked up at the end of the day or brought home by a family member. Students can also sign into Google Classroom to see any assignments they need to complete. Students should make up work missed as a result of an absence and will be responsible to arrange for make-up work. The amount of make-up work will be reasonable and commensurate with the situation, with emphasis on quality rather than quantity. Consideration for make-up work will be made for students absent from classes as a result of field trips or special in-school arrangements since they are involved in an educational experience.

-River View Attendance Committee-

Summer School 2020

Location
Kaukauna High School
1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna

Dates
Wednesday, June 10 - Tuesday, June 30
Monday through Friday, but Summer School starts on a Wednesday.
For a total of 15 days
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (some classes may run past this time, but no transportation will be available)

Classes that will be offered in July or August as of right now:
Strength and Conditioning
Band camps
Band and Orchestra Lessons
STEAM Camp
Kindergarten Kids

GENERAL REGISTRATION INFORMATION
All registrations will be done within the registration window. (Late registrations will not be accepted.)
Students are eligible to register for courses based on their next grade level (for the 2020-2021 school year).
If you need assistance with registering, you may come into the District Office, 1701 County Road CE, during normal business hours.

Open House
We will be hosting an Open House on Tuesday, June 9, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Staff and student volunteers will be available to answer questions. Teachers will not be present during the Open House, however, families can become familiar with where classes are located.

Registration Dates (tentative)
Sunday, March 22: Summer School Registration begins at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, May 15: Summer School Registration closes at 12:00 p.m.
Link to register: Please watch for more information in the next few weeks surrounding the registration process.

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).

Busing
Kaukauna will offer busing to and from summer school for a fee. The cost is still being determined. Students will be dropped off at Kaukauna High School prior to the start of the first class at 8:00 a.m. Buses will return students after classes end at 12:00 p.m. If your child will be taking the bus to school and home after the last section, your child must be registered for all three sections as there is not supervision available in the commons during class time. Classes that fall outside of the 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. timeframe will not have a busing option. To register your child for busing, you will need to select the course called Transportation – Busing.

Class Cancellations
A course may be cancelled if there is insufficient enrollment. If this happens, you will be notified by email or phone.

High School Credit Recovery
Students who have previously failed a course required for graduation or are credit deficient may register for HS Credit Recovery Course. Credit Advancement courses are not offered through Summer School. Registration for credit recovery courses will be open until June 7th. Any questions, please contact your child’s counselor at Kaukauna High School at 920-766-6113.

Remedial 5K – 8th Grade Classes (Teacher Recommendation ONLY)
Remedial courses will be offered to students by invitation only. These courses will focus on Math and Reading remediation. They are designed to provide academic support for students who were identified by their teacher as needing extra instructional support. If your child has been recommended for a course, a letter will be sent home with your child. Eligible students will be referred by their teacher.

Students are encouraged to bring basic school supplies with them to all recommended classes.

Strength & Conditioning
This course is in June and July. Please be aware that the schedule may be modified in July.

This class is designed to teach from the basics of speed and strength training to advanced training techniques. Cross training techniques for multiple sports, for both younger and older athletes. This class runs outdoors on the track at KHS as well as indoors, so proper shoes and clothing are necessary depending on weather conditions. Course fee is used to provide a snack after the section.

Kindergarten Kids – 1 day in August for Tanner only
Kindergarten Kids will have a special opportunity to experience Kindergarten before it even starts! This course will be offered as a 4-hour session. Students will spend time in the Kindergarten classroom learning about what Kindergarten will look like, sound like and feel like. Students will be exposed to a variety of Kindergarten school experiences including: classroom meetings, recess, character traits and behavior expectations, snack and lunch procedures, and recess at Tanner School. Tanner 2020 - 2021 Kindergartners are encouraged to sign up for this course.

Backpacks or Cinch packs
Students are encouraged to bring a backpack or cinch pack to Summer School. We will be providing backpack tags for student schedules for all students entering grades 5K – 1.

Color Guard Basics/Advanced Drum Line/Marching Band Basics
These are week long camps. Enjoy a week of camaraderie and the fun of self-expression through music.

Frequently Asked Questions
*My child has a gap in his or her schedule. Will there be supervision available for them?
    -No, there is no supervision available for children who have a gap in their schedule.

*My child was not recommended for Remedial Math or Reading. Can I still register my child for this course?
    -No, only students with a recommendation from their teacher may be registered for recommended classes, so we are able to keep these class sizes small and so we can focus on the individual needs of students.

*If we reside outside of the Kaukauna Area School District, can we still register?
    -Yes, the process is the same whether you reside in Kaukauna or not. District approval is only        necessary if the Summer School course is for credit.

It's a Jungle Out There! Read to Survive!

Escape into the wilds of reading with the Scholastic Book Fair. The Scholastic Book Fair will be here from February 24th to February 28th and everyone is invited! Students can enjoy the Scholastic Book Fair during their lunches and families can delight in the festivities during Parent-Teacher conferences on February 24th from 4:00-7:30pm and February 28th from 12:30-3:00pm. Be sure to get your ticket to read and wake the mighty reader within!  

   

Parent Resources

*Infinite Campus for Families - 

       *Click here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fT8bn70FhJcQKTfV_VFaL2o7qRkhfH_7/view?usp=sharing

*Google Classroom for Families - 

        *Click here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vA-fr47OVyBAroP9u9kWKdZKCKYoNimjjC2CqWMJe3o/edit?usp=sharing

*Chartwell’s Menu -

         *https://kaukauna.nutrislice.com/

*Community Flyers
          *Click Here to access information about any current flyers for this month

*2020-21 Parent Calendar - 

           *https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/district/parent-calendar.pdf

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.

Breakfast Club Fun before Holiday Break

Breakfast Club meets every day, before school in Room 138. It's open to anyone!