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
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
*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
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.
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!
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
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
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
**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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
**Letter from the employer
**Parent signature and student address
**Birth certificate, baptismal certificate, or green card
**Social Security CARD
**$10.00
**Birth certificate, baptismal certificate, or green card
**Social Security CARD
**$10.00
***The student needs to be present to sign the permit***
