2019 August Family Newsletter

From Mr. Joseph’s Desktop

When the summer school classes wind down and the cleaning crew starts to swarm the building, it is certain we are approaching the start of a school year. And though the summer has moved on at what feels like a faster than normal pace, I am excited about the possibilities that come with a fresh start each fall. Particularly exciting for me is the variety of new hires we have added to the River View staff this past spring and summer. I am very much looking forward to integrating the energy and thinking of these hires with our current staff as we work to continue our efforts to support increased student achievement at River View. I invite you to introduce yourself to the new hires when you join us at our Open House in August.

The heating, ventilation and lighting work at River View is moving ahead at a steady pace, with many rooms already getting new ceiling tiles and a fresh layer of paint. I am very happy that this work will be completed this summer and that the entire building will now benefit from the more consistent heating, better air flow and brighter lighting in all rooms. In addition to the inside work happening this summer I am super excited about the fresh new look in the front of our great school. If you have not seen yet, the old, outdated canopy has been removed and now one gets to see the full beauty of the auditorium facade. I am looking forward to seeing the yellow panels on the auditorium being replaced as well, as this too will add to the updated look from Crooks Avenue.

As thoughts of school begin to dance around the edges of your thinking, please know that our Registration will be at Kaukauna High School this year due to the ongoing construction at River View. More specifics on Registration can be found later on in this newsletter.

Indeed, I am very excited about the possibilities that will come with the new school year. Our work this summer is evidence that we are keeping our focus on creating a positive learning environment that supports teacher and student growth. I hope the remainder of your summer is safe, enjoyable and filled with memories that last a lifetime.

Dan Joseph
River View Principal

River View Registration

Located at Kaukauna High School

Door #AA4 (Football Stadium Entrance)

Tuesday, August 13th 12:00-7:00 pm (ALL Grades 5-8)

Wednesday, August 14th 8:00 am-12:00 pm (ALL Grades 5-8) 

Registration will take place in the Kaukauna High School Auxiliary Gym. Enter through Door #AA4. This is the Football Stadium Door off of the Main Parking Lot. If you will be out of town on those days, you still need to do the online registration, either pay fees and get a copy of the student’s schedule through parent portal or at River View office, and picture retakes will be on September 18th. The RVMS office is located in Kaukauna High School in Room E127 through August 19th due to construction at River View. We encourage parents to attend registration with your son/daughter if at all possible.

Opportunities at Registration:
*Receive a student schedule (Grade 6-8 will have locker information included).
*Pay Fees.
*Co-Curricular activity sign-up if you completed online registration and turn in physicals/alternate year card.
*Student Picture taken. Network Photography will be taking photos again this year. Price listing may be viewed on RV website. Forms will be available at the time of pictures.
*7th & 8th Gr. Chromebook pickup
*Health Office staff will be available to answer questions related to medication/ health history.
*Chartwells staff will be available to take money for lunch accounts and answer questions / pay on lunch accounts.
*Kobussen staff will be available to answer questions.

Parent Portal and Online Registration information/help will be available.

**If your child is going to be on Vacation or miss Registration, the River View Office will be open beginning August 19 to pay school fees and sign up for co-curriculars. Picture Day for any students who missed Registration will be September 18.  Your child will also be able to pick up their Chromebook, in the River View Library, at Open House if they were unable to attend Registration.**

2019-2020 River View Middle School’s Class Fees

All Grade 5-8 students
*School Fee - $25.00
*Agenda Fee - $5.25


5th Grade Encore Class Fees
*Band/Orchestra - $20.00 (Will be applied after sign up-September 17)


6th Grade
*Camp Fee - $100.00 (Will be applied the end of September in Campus.
Scholarships are available for low income families.)


6th Grade Encore Class Fees
*Band/Orchestra - $20.00
*Tech Ed 1 - $7.00
*A Healthy You - $7.00


7th Grade Encore Class Fees
*Tech Ed 2 - $7.00
*Tech Ed 3 - $7.00
*Art A - $7.00
*Art B - $7.00
*Art Design - $7.00
*Teen Skills - $7.00


8th Grade
*Goggle Fee - $3.50



8th Grade Encore Class Fees
*Tech Ed 4 - $7.00
*Art A - $7.00
*Art B - $7.00
*Intro to Engineering - $7.00
*Art Design - $7.00
*21st Century Skills - $7.00
*Food for Fitness - $7.00
*Jr. Finance - $7.00


**School Fees may be paid either by:
Credit/debit card payment through parent portal for a fee of $1.75
Cash
Check (Payable to River View Middle School.)


**Fees will be posted in Infinite Campus early August. Schedules will be posted mid-August.

Online Payments for Registration and Food Service Accounts

On-Line Payments (can use checking/savings account or major credit cards for a fee of $1.75)

This tool helps eliminate the need to send cash or checks with a student to school and provides parents with a simple way to stay on top of school fees and services.

1. Sign into the Parent Portal.
2. If you have more than one student do NOT select a student view the information as the household.
3. On the left-hand side under Family click on Payments. This will list payments for all students in the household at one time. You are only able to make payments while in the family view.
4. Any fee that still has a balance remaining to be paid you will be able to enter an amount in the payment field.
5. Click “continue” after filling in all fees you would like to make a payment to.
6. Now select the Payment Method you would like to use. First time using you will select “Add” to add a payment method and the next time you use this feature, the payment information will be saved. Click “Continue”.
7. Review the payment information. If a receipt of this payment is desired, enter the email address where the receipt should be sent in the Receipt Email Address field. Review the payment information again to ensure accuracy. To exit without making the transaction, click Cancel.
8. Otherwise, click Make Payments to process the fees payment. When the transaction has been processed, the Payment Receipt screen will display: Click the Make Payment button to process the payment.

Chromebook Loan Agreement for 7th and 8th Graders

This fall our 7th and 8th graders will receive their Chromebooks which they will keep for the school year. Chromebook loan agreements are part of the online registration process. In order to receive a Chromebook the online registration information will need to be completed. We will have a station set up at Registration that will hand out your Chromebook and answer any questions you have regarding this exciting opportunity for your child. If you did not complete the Online Registration, your child will not be able to pick up their Chromebook.

During Open House, we will have a meeting for parents and students that will go over the Chromebook loan agreement which includes appropriate use, privacy, proper care, etc. We strongly encourage all parents and students to attend the meeting. The meeting will be held in the River View Auditorium 5:30-6pm.

Student Pictures -- August 13 & 14

Picture packets are optional and listed on the River View website, but we need all students to be photographed so we can include them in our annual yearbook and issue them a photo ID.

We are taking them at this time to avoid loss of class time during the school year and to have them returned sooner. All students will be provided a photo ID which is used primarily for library checkout and hot lunch use. Picture retakes and those students who did not come to Registration in August are scheduled for Wednesday, September 18th from 8:00-11:00 am.

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

***2020 Yearbooks!***

Available now through Jostens.com

or at Fall Registration!

Yearbook cost $14.00

River View Open House

Who: 5th - 8th graders and their parents/guardians

When: Tuesday August 27

Time: 6:00-7:30 pm

Why: Parents/Guardians can meet your child’s teachers and pay school fees if you did not pay online

First Day of School

The first day of classes will be Tuesday, September 3rd. Students will enter the building at 7:40 am and Grade 5 will report to their homeroom and Grades 6-8 to their first block, which is their homeroom, by 7:50 am.

AM Door Entrances:
5th Gr.—Door #25
6th Gr.—Door #7
*Before school Grades 5 & 6 wait on playground.

7th Gr.—Door #1
8th Gr.—Door #4
*Before school Grades 7 & 8 wait at area outside door assigned.

5-8th Gr. Breakfast Entrances—Door #25

Bussing and Student Drop Off Reminders

Only students being bussed will be dropped off and/or picked up on the river side(north) of the building due to safety concerns. Parents of 5th and 6th grade students who are dropping off their child(ren) should use the west side of Island Street. 7th and 8th grade parents who are bringing their child(ren) to school should drop off along the main entrance on the west side of the building. This will help ease congestion but more importantly will provide for a greater level of safety for students. Again, thank you for helping us make River View Middle School a safe school. Once students are dropped off they are expected to report to their entrance as they have in the past.

The Kaukauna Area School District contracts with Kobussen for student bus transportation. If you have questions about issues pertaining to busing routes, please call Kobussen at 766-0606. (Bus routes are mailed home about a week before school begins.)

5th Grade Beginning Band and Orchestra

All 5th grade students will be bringing home information about our Beginning Band and Orchestra programs during the first few days of school.

Here are some important dates to mark on your calendar:
*September 6th – 13th -Recruitment Week– All 5th grade students will be able to participate in our mouthpiece testing and instrument fittings.

*September 17th – Band and Orchestra Registration meetings. Parents and students should plan to attend this important meeting at either 4:30 or 5:30 pm.

*Week of September 30th - 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 report card of grades for all four quarters.

*If you would like more information on how to navigate through Parent Portal click here.

School Supply List

If you need a printable copy of the School Supply List, click here:

https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/family/supply-lists.cfm

The Supply List is also available at area stores.

Recommendations:
-Buy extra of general items to easily and cost effectively replenish supplies throughout the year.
-Only bring a reasonable amount of each item to Open House or the first day of school. Keep the spares at home!
-LABEL student’s name with permanent marker on ALL items BEFORE bringing to school.
-Bring a silent reading book the first day of school.

Co-Curriculars

All co-curricular information is on River View’s website. See the Family Handbook for Co-Curricular Activity descriptions. The information needed for the co-curriculars will be part of the online registration. When you come to Registration in August, you will be signing up for activities, turning in paperwork for physicals/alternate year card, and paying activity fees.

Girls Volleyball Program Try-Outs
River View Middle School will be sponsoring two teams each at the seventh and eighth grade levels for our volleyball program. Each team will consist of up to 15 players. This limit is based upon a work-able number that allows for maximum participation by those interested in volleyball. There will be an evaluation period that will be held during the first week of practice. This evaluation period will be used by the school coaches in determining and developing the two teams. The evaluation tool that will be used will review both the skill level of the individual as well as one’s knowledge of the activity. Prior playing experience will also be considered. At the conclusion of the evaluation period, students will be notified as to their status with the team.

Tryouts will be during the week of August 26-28 at River View.

August 26 and 27 (Monday and Tuesday)
*7th grade 4-6 pm in Gym B
*8th grade 6-8 pm in Gym B

Wednesday August 28
*7th grade 4 pm in Gym B
*8th grade 4 pm in Gym A

Any girls that would like to try out for the school sponsored team must attend the first week of practice.

Cross Country for Grades 6-8
Practice begins August 26th 3:30-4:30pm by River View’s tennis courts. Sign up will be at the Co-Curricular table at Registration on August 13 & 14.

Volunteers Welcome and Needed

Volunteers make a difference! There are many projects/activities involving education, entertainment and everyday assistance to our children that the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) supports throughout the year. They require the efforts of many to run smoothly. We are calling on your generosity and expertise to support these projects/activities. Remember it takes an exceptional person to give their time and energy to help make our school stronger. Your assistance will assure that all of our students have the most memorable school experience possible. Please pick up a Volunteer Form at Registration.

PAC (Parent Advisory Committee)
RVMS functions as one PAC group with a strong belief that it is best to focus our efforts on creating broad based relationships across the grades/families as all will benefit from collaborative approach. An additional benefit to all building meetings will be an increase in the level and amount of school family communication throughout the year. The PAC meets on the third Tuesday of each month to discuss school activities, events, and concerns about our school. All meetings will begin at 6:00 pm in the LMC.

PAC meeting dates for the upcoming year are:
September 17             December 17                 March 17

October 15                 January 21                     April 21

November 19             February 18                   May 19

School Lunch Program 2019-2020

The Breakfast Menu
Middle school students have breakfast offered in the cafeteria and may select up to 4 of the food items offered.

*Breakfast price for River View Middle School students is $1.90.

The Lunch Menu
A nutritious lunch is provided every school day. A reimbursable lunch consists of an entrée (protein), vegetable, fruit, grains and milk. Students may select three, four or five of the offered items with one being a fruit or vegetable to make a reimbursable meal. River View Middle School offers a choice of hot entrées, hot sandwiches, deli subs, wraps, salads, vegetables, canned and fresh fruits and milk. Extra milk is available to purchase for $0.50.

*Lunch prices for reimbursable meal for River View Middle School is $3.05.

A la carte option 

The a la carte option at River View Middle School consists of individual sales of various snacks, fresh fruits, vegetables, juice, water, milk and dessert items.

**Access the Free and Reduced Application Online!
To access the free and reduced meal benefits application online, go to the Kaukauna Area School District website at www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us.

If you have a Parent Portal account, sign in to your account. You can then access the application by clicking on APPLICATIONS/FORMS and following the instructions provided.

If you do not have a Parent Portal account, you can set one up by going to the district website and clicking on the following tabs:
*FAMILY RESOURCES>>TECHNOLOGY TOOLS>>NEED A PARENT PORTAL ACCOUNT and follow the instructions provided.
*Once you have a Parent Portal account, you can then access the online applications for free and reduced meal benefits by clicking on the APPLICATIONS/FORMS and follow the instructions.


The Kaukauna Area School District encourages the use of the online application process to save on time and paper. However, you may download the paper application and send the completed forms to KASD/Chartwells Dining Services, 1701 Cty Hwy CE, Kaukauna, WI 54130.


If you do not have access to a computer, you may request an application form from your student’s school or by contacting KASD/Chartwells Dining Services at 920-759-6122 and an application will be sent to you.

The Online Application for the 2019-20 school year will be available August 1st, 2019

River View Middle School Parent Orientation Presentation

For all families new to River View Middle School

When: August 22, 2019 at 5:30pm

Where: River View Auditorium Who: Parents and students welcome

Find out About:
· Our Academic Programs and Encore classes
· Daily Schedules
· Behavior Expectations / PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Supports)
· Making the Adjustment to River View Middle School
· Advantages of using Parent Portal at River View Middle School
· Lunch Program at River View Middle School
· Extracurricular / After School Programs
· Dress Code
· Attendance procedures
· An opportunity to get the questions you may have answered!

Online Registration Reminder!

Online Registration began July 1st for the 2019-2020 school year. All families of returning students will update their information via online before proceeding to Registration. Families can access their data via Online Annual Registration on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. You will also be able to update information such as address/phone numbers, emergency contacts, health history, information for Co-curriculars that used to be on multiple forms and the chromebook loan agreement.



Below we have provided you a link to the updated Online Registration forms and location so please use the link to get yourself started.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OtcgbiJCGsDEpFqQoAe62t_2MY93nVVfImQMRviiKnA/edit

If you have not yet signed up for an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, complete the request form by going to http://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/family/GetaParentPortalAcct.cfm . You will receive an email when your account has been created, along with a temporary password. Please change your password after logging in for the first time. You must have your own account and not login using your student's account. Also every parent will need a valid email address for the Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. If you do not have an existing email address, you can create one using one of the free email sites. Two examples are: Google Gmail: https://www.google.com or Yahoo: https://yahoo.com.


If you don’t have access to a computer, you may complete the Online Registration in the High School Library at Registration(KHS) when you arrive.

May/June 2019 Family Newsletter

From the Principal’s Desk

We have arrived at May already, which means the school year will be winding down in about a month. With the end of the year coming on quickly, I want to remind all that there is a good amount of learning that will be happening before we get to the last day of school. In all classrooms, students will be coming into new curriculum/content so staying focused all the way to the end will be essential. Please talk with your child(ren) about the importance of finishing strong. The work they do now will pay dividends in the long run by strengthening their understanding and setting a good foundation for next year. I would also suggest that you maintain the routines that have been in place all year. They have been working this long so keep them going. This would include bedtimes. I know the sun in up longer now, but kids still need their sleep so cutting that short does make a difference in the classroom.

I understand the warm weather and thoughts of summer are starting to creep in at the edges of the kids' thinking, but we do need them to hold on a bit longer as there is still a good amount of learning that will be taking place.

Thank you again for all the support during the school year. I would like to take this opportunity to say we could not continue to push forward and see overall growth for all students and the school, without the support from our wonderful parents and guardians. Your ongoing lessons in persistence and encouragement for your child(ren) make a remarkable difference each day.

I hope your May is filled with pleasant weather and positive memories. Stay safe over the summer and thank you for encouraging your child(ren) to engage in new and or different activities so that their life and learning experiences are enriched.


Dan Joseph

Principal

Student of the Month

Each month we recognize students from each grade level that is are true models of the River View way. All students that are chosen demonstrate how to be respectful, responsible and productive.

For the month of April:
*Lauren Granger

*Griffin Planert

*Chloe DeValk

*Brett Van Roy

*Kennedy Kolosso

*Ava Bamman

*Carter Knaack

*Arianna Jensen

*Mason Hooyman

*Keely Lloyd


Staff Members of the Month for April:
Mrs. Tilkens-5th Grade
Mrs. Harris-5th Grade
Mrs. Sheth-Art
Ms. Werner-Special Education
Ms. Wettstein-Educational Assistant


Congratulations!

End of the Year Field Trips


River View students will be acknowledged for their great efforts this year with a grade level end-of-year field trip. We thank all of the students and families for supporting the River View Way: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Productive. Permission slips will be sent home with your child in the near future for one of the following events:

June 3
Gr. 6- Skate City 12:30-3:00pm
Gr. 7- Super Bowl 11:30am-1:00pm
Gr. 8- Badger Sports Park 8:10am-12:20pm

June 4
Gr. 8- Farewell Activity Day
Gr. 5- Marcus Theaters, Aladdin

Mark your calendars …

May 24 & 27 - No School

June 5 - Last Day of School - 11:30 am Dismissal

2019-20 School Year

August 13 & 14 - Registration(Located at KHS)

August 27- Open House 6-7:30pm(Located at RVMS)

September 3 - First Day of School

Have You Set Up a Parent Portal Account?

If you have not already done so, I encourage you to sign-up for a Parent Portal account. This account will be necessary throughout your child's educational career to complete registrations, view schedules, pay fees and more. Click here for directions on how to do this.




2019-2020 ONLINE REGISTRATION!

The Kaukauna Area School District is excited to announce that beginning this July, for the 2019-2020 school year, all families of returning students and incoming 4K students can update their information online. Families can access their data via online annual registration on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

This means that if you have not yet, please sign up for an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. To set up a parent portal account, complete the request form at: https://goo.gl/forms/KYG2Z0qtAsT1anU43. You will receive an email when your account has been created, along with a temporary password. Please change your password after logging in for the first time You must have your own account and not login using your student's account.

Every parent will need a valid email address for the Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. If you do not have an existing email address, you can create one using one of the free email sites. Two examples are: Google Gmail: https://www.google.com or Yahoo: https://yahoo.com.




A note from Chartwells….

With the end of the year approaching lunch balances need to be brought up to date. Starting Wednesday, May 15 th , 2019 students will not be able to charge on their lunch account unless they have a positive balance. Anyone with a negative balance will NOT be able to purchase a MEAL or ALA CARTE unless they have money to pay for the items. We will be accepting money to deposit into the student’s account as usual.We are asking that you take note of your child/children’s lunch account balance. Accounts will have to be brought up to date by the end of the school year. If we do not receive payment by Tuesday, June 11 th , 2019, and the account balance is more than a $20.00 negative it will be sent to the Kaukauna Area School District Collection Agency.

If you choose to let your child/children’s lunch account balance go below the $5.00 mark because of the end of the year, please remember the Kaukauna Area School District Messenger Service will continue to contact you. This is an automated service and cannot be turned off.

Remember to make each day a safe and healthy one!




Food Service Price Proposal

The Board of Education will be voting on a proposed $0.10 per meal increase for the 2019-2020 school year in early June. Below are the meals prices that are EXPECTED to be in place beginning in September, 2019. Please adjust your information accordingly.

The proposed $0.10 increase is based on a statewide formula used by DPI that all school must adhere to. Kaukauna Schools must make a $0.05 adjustment for 2019-2020 using the DPI benchmarks. Given the food service climate the District is going with a $0.10 increase.

Below are the requested prices for meals for 2019-2020:

· Elementary Lunch $2.80

· Middle School Lunch $3.05

· High School Lunch $3.05

· High School Premium Lunch $3.75

· Adult Lunch $3.75

· Adult Premium Lunch $4.45



· Elementary Breakfast $1.65

· Middle School/High School Breakfast $1.90

· Adult Breakfast $2.20

River View Spring Concerts

*Spring Concert- 5th Grade Band, 7th Grade Band and Jazz Band- May 16th in the RVMS Auditorium at 7:00 pm

*Grades 5-12th Orchestra Concert, May 21st in the KHS Auditorium at 6:30 pm.

*Spring Concert- 6th Grade Band, 8th Grade Band and Jazz Band- May 22nd in the RVMS Auditorium at 7:00 pm

The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade choir students have been working hard on preparing a great concert. It is free and all are welcome!

*Spring Choir Concerts-May 2:

***6th Grade Choir concert will be at 6:00 PM at KHS Auditorium


***7th Grade Choir concert will be at 6:45 PM at KHS Auditorium


***8th Grade Choir concert will begin at 7:30 PM at the KHS Auditorium


We look forward to seeing you there!

RVMS Band

The RVMS Bands enjoyed successful performances at the Annual Kaukauna Band Bash. The concert features all of the concert bands in the district under one roof in the River View gym. The performance included over 450 band students, who all joined forces for the finale: Happy and On Wisconsin. The Bands are looking forward to their spring concerts. The 5th grade, 7th Grade and Jazz Bands perform on May 16th and the 6th grade, 8th Grade and Jazz Bands perform on May 22nd.

Members of the band attended the UW Varsity Band Show at the Kohl Center in Madison in April.

Congratulations to the 7th grade band on their performance at the WSMA Large Group Festival on April 12. The group performed and then worked with a clinician. They earned the highest rating of 1 from all three judges at the festival

Summer is fast approaching and Summer School Band Lessons are a great way to keep up your musical skills. Lessons are once a week, fun, FREE and take place at KHS. Please register through the Summer School Website: http://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/district/summerschool.cfm. On May 6th, everyone who has registered for the course will receive an email with a link to sign-up for a weekly time slot.

Middle School Dance

Open Gym, Clinics, Tryouts for 2019-20 Jr. Dance Team(5th & 6th Grade) are listed below!

Please remember Physical Forms and Concussion forms need to be turned in to the River View office or the Coach the first day of attending an Open Gym.

**Dancers entering 7th and 8th grade for the 2019-2020 school year should mark their calendars for a “Pre Tryout Info Meeting”.

Bring a parent and yourself to the high school library on Thursday, May 9th at 6pm. Dancers and parents will receive general info regarding tryouts and the team, as well as meeting the new coaches!!

Health Room News

If your child has prescription or over the counter medications at school, you will be getting a call from the health office to pick up any leftover medication. Students who have epi-pens or diabetes supplies can take them home on the last day.

We will again be sending home a letter during the summer indicating needed health information for Fall 2019. Students who are entering sixth grade WILL need an updated Tdap (tetanus and pertussis) shot.

Thanks!
Emily Jansen, RN




Eighth Grade Farewell Activity Day

The annual 8th grade Farewell will be held on Tuesday, June 4. The purpose of the farewell is to celebrate the end of the class of 2023’s journey through middle school. Throughout the day the 8th graders will participate in a battle of the homerooms, hand out class awards, view the 8th grade video, grill out for lunch, and go to the pool where we will swim for the afternoon. Please watch for a permission slip to come home soon.




We’re Going Geocaching!

Sometime between May 20 and May 29, the eighth grade Math classes will participate in a hands-on activity where they will learn about the Global Positioning System (GPS) and a fun activity called Geocaching. Geocaching (pronounced “geo-cashing”) is an outdoor treasure-hunt game in which
the participants use a GPS to hide and seek containers called “geocaches” or “caches”. Not only does geocaching tie the coordinate grid system we have worked with in Math, it will advocate a healthy
lifestyle by encouraging the kids to get outside and get more physical activity in their lives. This unit is possible due to a KEEN grant that we received a few years ago. We will need volunteers to help supervise the students while geocaching. If you would be able to help out, please call Beth Knick at 766-6111, ext 4101.




Back to School Clothes

If you think you may need help with getting back-to-school clothes/shoes for your children, there is an event called “Cool for School” that may help. The event is run through the Community Clothes Closet in Menasha. In order to participate, you will need to either be a current Clothes Closet client OR you will need a referral form to become a client. Contact your school social worker, Karen Wirth (766-6111 ext 4206), if you need a referral form. Although it may seem early to be thinking about back-to-school clothes, it is best to reach out to Mrs. Wirth now as summer hours are limited and it may be difficult to reach her.




Registration 2019-2020

Registration for the 2019-2020 school year will take place on August 13th from 12:00-7:00 pm and August 14th from 8:00-12:00 pm at Kaukauna High School. The change of venue for registration is due to the construction that will be happening all summer at River View. Details about specific locations where registration will occur in the high school will be in the summer newsletter.

Thank you for marking these dates on your calendars as these are days students can get schedules, sign up for co-curriculars, get pictures taken, connect with the Health Office about medications and confirm information with the bussing contractor.




Library Materials

All books and other materials must be returned to the Library Media Center by Friday, May 17th. Overdue notices will be sent home with your child the first and third week of May. Bills for damaged or lost materials will then be issued. Please help your child locate and return all library materials. Thank you.


7th and 8th-grade students who have a district-issued Chromebooks will be turning in their Chromebooks and chargers on the following days:

8th-grade - Friday, May 31st

7th-grade - Monday, June 3rd

The replacement costs are the following:

Lost Chromebook - $250

Lost charger - $30


If you have any questions, please contact Paula Davis, Keegan Baur or Jane Krueger at 766-6111, Ext. 4246 during regular school hours.

Spotlighting Literacy

As summer approaches, it is important for your child to establish and continue good reading habits.

Some suggestions to help foster these habits include:

*WRITE- encourage your child to write responses as they read. This practice will help them process the details of the text and this a HUGE part of comprehension.

*LISTEN- read alouds are effective at any age.

*COMMUNICATE- share your readings with your child, from emails to snail mail to magazines to books…...even financial reports require comprehension!

*READ- middle schoolers are merging from concrete thinkers to abstract thinkers. Help them take that journey by asking literal questions;

Who are the characters?

What do the characters want?

Or more abstract questions:

Why do you think the author chose to tell this story that he/she did?

How could it be different?

How could you take your own spin on the story and rewrite it?

*ASK- reach out to our Media Specialist- Paula Davis, or the Reading Specialists- Coreen Wyngaard/Jennifer Hengel, for suggestions. We can help with book suggestions and reading strategies.

Art Show

Art work of K-12 Kaukauna students will be on display at the Kaukauna Public Library from May 1 to May 31. Stop in and view the work of our young artists.

Lost and Found

Please make sure to have your child check the lost and found tables (one on the 2nd floor, one on 3rd Floor, one near 5-8 office, one by Gym A) by the end of the year to retrieve any item of clothing or lunch boxes that your child may have misplaced at school over the course of the year. Unclaimed items will be brought to St. Vincent de Paul.




2019-2020 School Supply List

The school supply list will be posted on RVMS web page and will be available at area school supply stores.




Summer School 2019

Location: Kaukauna High School, 1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna

Dates: Tuesday, June 11 - Friday, June 28 (Monday - Friday)

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (some classes may run past this time, but no transportation will be available)

Note: Classes will also be on Friday

Classes that will be offered in July or August:

Strength and Conditioning
Band camps
Band and Orchestra Lessons
Summer Space STEAM Camp – July 22 – 25
Kindergarten Kids – August 19

Payment Information:

Payment is required to complete registration.


If you need to pay with cash or check please come to the district office to register.

If you are unable to pay the full fee due to financial reasons, please contact Erin Kape at the District Office at: 920-766-6100 ext. 2002 or kapee@kaukaunasd.org prior to registering (so a discount can be attached to your account)

Summer School Open House:

We will be hosting an Open House on Monday June 10, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Staff and Student Volunteers will be available to assist students and parents in locating classrooms and answer questions. Please note that teachers will not be present during the Open House.

Registration Dates:

Sunday, March 31: Summer School Registration begins at 2:00 p.m.

Friday, May 17: Summer School Registration closes at 12:00 p.m.

Link to register: Please watch for more information in the next couple of weeks surrounding the registration process.

Course Catalog: It is located on the Kaukauna Area School District Summer School website at:

http://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/district/summerschool.cfm



For any questions please contact:

Erin Kape

Phone: 920-766-6100 Ext. 2002

kapee@kaukaunasd.org

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

4-H Flyer

Girl Scout Camp Winnecomac Flyer- Grades 4K - 8

Raider Registration - Grades 5-7

YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho - Ages 5-17

Upham Woods Summer Camp - Grades 3-8

Chartwell's Nutrition Flyer

KASD Gymnastics Summer Camp - Grades 5-8

KASD Gymnastics Summer Camp - Grades 9-12

Camp Invention Flyer

UWGB Camps

Soccer Clinic Flyer

Boy Scouts of America Flyer



2019-20 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.

April 2019 Family Newsletter

From the Principal’s Desk

Happy Spring everyone!

I know I am looking forward to the longer and warmer days of April. With the change of season it also means we are heading into the last quarter of the school year and indeed there is still a lot of learning that will be taking place before school lets for the summer. I want to take this opportunity to encourage you to stay the course when it comes to maintaining the routines you have established this year. Certainly I understand that the warmer days will be calling the kids to be outside more and who could blame after the cold couple of month we experienced. However, holding firm with routines regarding homework, bedtimes, attending school, etc. will be essential to keep the learning marching forward. Soon enough June will be here and then all can pull back on the pace knowing we stayed the course to the end.

On April 2, I invited all families to participate in the local election process which will also include a question about the District’s proposed referendum. Ahead of the vote, if you have questions or need clarification about the referendum please do not hesitate to contact me at 766-6111.

Thank you for your continued support for your child(ren), River View View Middle School and the Kaukauna Area School District.


Dan Joseph


Principal

Student of the Month

Each month we recognize students from each grade level that is are true models of the River View way. All students that are chosen demonstrate how to be respectful, responsible and productive.

For the month of March:

*Destiny Torres

*Gavin Bowers

*Sam DiPiazza

*Landon Haw

*Emma Gorski

*Natalie Wenthur

*Emma Cortazzo

*Katie Jenson

*Harlee Luther

*Madylyn West


Congratulations!

Academic Awards

Each spring River View School takes pride in honoring the many students at our school who have worked hard to reach their academic potential. This year we will again host an Academic Awards Night for those students in grades 6, 7 and 8th who have maintained an average of 3.50 or higher Grade Point Average for three quarters this year. Students who have met this criteria will receive an invite to attend this special event.


Our 6th grade students will be recognized on April 25th, at 6:30 pm in the River View Auditorium. Following the presentation there will be a reception in the school cafeteria. The 7th and 8th grade Academic Awards Night will also take place in the River View Auditorium on April 29th . The 7th grade program begins at 6:00 pm and the 8th grade program will begin at 7:15 pm. After each ceremony there will be a reception in the cafeteria.

 

Mark your calendar . . .

Early Dismissal- 11:30 am- April 17


In Service Day - No School - April 18-22


In Service Day - No School - May 24


No School - May 27


Early Dismissal- 11:30 am - June 5 (Last Day of School)

Summer School 2019

Location: Kaukauna High School, 1701 County Road CE, Kaukauna

Dates: Tuesday, June 11 - Friday, June 28 (Monday - Friday)

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (some classes may run past this time, but no transportation will be available)

Note: Classes will also be on Friday

Classes that will be offered in July or August:

Strength and Conditioning

Band camps

Band and Orchestra Lessons

Summer Space STEAM Camp – July 22 – 25

Kindergarten Kids – August 19


Payment Information:

Payment is required to complete registration.

If you need to pay with cash or check please come to the district office to register.

If you are unable to pay the full fee due to financial reasons, please contact Erin Kape at the District Office at: 920-766-6100 ext. 2002 or kapee@kaukaunasd.org prior to registering (so a discount can be attached to your account)


Summer School Open House:

We will be hosting an Open House on Monday June 10, from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Staff and Student Volunteers will be available to assist students and parents in locating classrooms and answer questions. Please note that teachers will not be present during the Open House.


Registration Dates:

Sunday, March 31: Summer School Registration begins at 2:00 p.m.

Friday, May 17: Summer School Registration closes at 12:00 p.m.

Link to register: Please watch for more information in the next couple of weeks surrounding the registration process.

Course Catalog: It is located on the Kaukauna Area School District Summer School website at:
http://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/district/summerschool.cfm



For any questions please contact:
Erin Kape
Phone: 920-766-6100 Ext. 2002
kapee@kaukaunasd.org 

From the School Nurse

Nurse’s Corner

March is National Nutrition Month. Here are some healthy tips to fuel your growing middle school students.

Remember even though pizza and ice cream may be your child's favorite meal, moderation is always the key. Try including at least 3 cups of low-fat/non-fat milk a day, shoot for 5 servings of fruit or vegetables a day, limit foods that are high in sugar and fat, and make sure they are getting adequate sleep nightly. Sleep is a big part of being and staying healthy! See below a fun graph to help guide your child to the appropriate amount of sleep. It maybe hard to believe but children this age generally need between 10-11 hours of sleep a night. For more information visit www.middleschoolhealth.org.

Wake-up time:	6:00am	6:15 am	6:30am	6:45 am	7:00am	7:15am	7:30am
Bedtime:	8:15pm	8:30pm	8:45pm	9:00pm	9:15pm	9:30pm	9:45pm

Be Well!

Emily Jansen School Nurse                                                      

PE FORCE NEWSLETTER

As 4th quarter begins next week, the physical education classes will begin to be outside for activities. Please send warmer clothing along with your child as most of our 4th quarter units are designed to be outside.

5th graders will participate in: Biking, Disc Activities, and Baseball/Softball/Kickball

6th graders will participate in: Archery, Baseball/Softball/Kickball/ Disc Activities

7th graders will participate in: Archery, Track & Field, and Baseball/Softball/Kickball

8th graders will participate in: Archery, Football, and Creative Games

We encourage students to please look through the lost and found as we are accumulating a lot of items since mid-year. Students will also need to make sure they are able to locate their Phy Ed assigned lock as failure to turn in a lock at the end of the year will result in a $5 fine. Please have your child check for their lock.


As we enter outdoor units it is requested that students who are biking (5th grade) bring their own helmet. A message will be sent home from your child's PE teacher, but safety is a priority and we encourage students to use their own properly sized helmets for the best protection.


Our 7th grade track and field unit (depending on weather) may take your child off campus to Bayorgeon Field to participate and use their regulation sized track. Students will be escorted to the track by their PE teacher as can either jog or utilize our bikes (if they bring a helmet) to get to the track.

As always, any questions please don't hesitate to ask your child's PE teacher. Let's keep our fingers crossed for some sunshine and warmer temperatures.


River View PE Team


Mr. Sanderfoot, Mrs. Maurer, Mr. Bibow, Mrs. Mursau, Ms. Ziegler, Mr. Rykal

Replenish School Supplies

It is the beginning of the 4th quarter and a great time to check with your child to see if they need to replenish their school supplies. All students need to have loose leaf paper, pens, pencils, and a calculator to allow them to finish out the school year KAUKAUNA STRONG!!

Pi Day

Pi Day was celebrated in eighth grade math classes on Thursday, March 14. Students discovered how pi is calculated, learned a little trivia about pi, and participated in a pi memorization contest. Our grand prize winner was Lindsay Hmielewski, who tied the RV record with 345 digits. In first place was Mikayla Brofka with 226 digits. Carly Fisher took second place with 100 digits. Rounding out our top five in the pi memorization contest were Madison Bidwell with 78 digits and Allison Ott with 52 digits.

Sixth Grade Camp is Coming!

Sixth grade camp will be running from May 6-15. If your child requires prescription medication at camp, there is a separate form that must be signed by the doctor and returned to school. The medication needs to be sent to school in its original container the week before your child leaves for camp. If your child requires over-the-counter medication (other than Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Benadryl, or Mylanta/Tums), please send a signed note, along with the medication in its proper container, to school the week before your child departs for camp. Medication, other than inhalers, needs to be kept with the nurse at camp, not in the student’s bag or cabin. Please call the health office at ext. 4179 if you have questions.

Final camp payments were due March 15th. If you still owe money for camp, please send it to the school office with your child as soon as possible. If you are in need of assistance, please contact the office to discuss options for payment. Once we have an accurate number of students attending camp, the transportation fee will be calculated. That payment information will be coming home soon.

Your child will be bringing home a camp booklet with lots of great information about camp. Included in the booklet will be a list of what to pack. Please take time to go over the information with your child so that your child is ready for an awesome camp experience!

Middle School Dance

*Middle School Dancers- keep an eye out for announcements regarding Sign ups, Open Gyms, Tryouts, etc. Information will be coming soon!


*Parents who have a 4th grade child wanting to participate in Dance- be on the lookout for information regarding Sign ups, Open Gyms, Tryouts, etc.


Be sure to have a Physical Form complete!

Printable forms can be found here, under Athletic Forms:

https://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us/family/forms.cfm




River View Spring Concerts

*Band Bash- all KASD Band Students in one gym! April 8th in the RVMS Gym A at 7:00 pm


*WSMA Large Group Festival- 7th Grade Band- April 12th, during the school day at KHS 

*Spring Concert- 5th Grade Band, 7th Grade Band and Jazz Band- May 16th in the RVMS Auditorium at 7:00 pm


*Grades 5-12th Orchestra Concert, May 21st in the KHS Auditorium at 6:30 pm.


*Spring Concert- 6th Grade Band, 8th Grade Band and Jazz Band- May 22nd in the RVMS Auditorium at 7:00 pm

The sixth, seventh, and eighth grade choir students have been working hard on preparing a great concert. It is free and all are welcome!

*Spring Choir Concerts-May 2:

***6th Grade Choir concert will be at 6:00 PM at KHS Auditorium

***7th Grade Choir concert will be at 6:45 PM at KHS Auditorium

***8th Grade Choir concert will begin at 7:30 PM at the KHS Auditorium

We look forward to seeing you there! 

RVMS Band News

It has been a busy March for RVS Bands! On March 2nd over 100 RVS band students performed at the Solo and Ensemble Festival at Appleton West High School. In preparation for the festival, many students also performed at the Solos, Ensembles, and Sweets Recital held in the DEC (pictures included). On March 19th, the 8th grade band and the RVS Jazz Band enjoyed successful performances at the KHS Pops concert (pictures included) where they performed "Crazy Train", Bohemian Rhapsody", "Mission Impossible Theme", "The Office Theme Song", and "Friends Theme Song." The bands are looking forward to the Annual Band Bash on April 8th and a trip to UW- Madison's Kohl Center to see the Varsity Badger Band Concert on April 12th.

Sports Physicals for 2019-2020

Scheduling a child's sports physical can be a tricky task if put off until the last minute. You can schedule these exams with a date of April 1st or later which will be valid for two school years. River View follows the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association requirements and physicals are required for students involved in athletics. A physical form signed by a physician/ physician assistant must be on file at River View before he or she is able to participate in sports practices or events.

Take Your Child to Work Day

Thursday, April 25th marks the national participation day providing the opportunity for children to accompany their parents to work. This day supports the District’s efforts to provide career learning opportunities for our students. In order to help student, employer and the District prepare, we have established District application and guidelines. If you are interested in having your son/daughter accompany you to work on Thursday, April 25th, please request an application from the school office. Complete the questionnaire and return it to the principal’s office by Friday, April 26th in order for your child to be marked excused for the day.

7th Grade Field Trip

The 7th grade staff are planning to take seventh grade students to the Milwaukee Public Museum on Wednesday, April 24th and Thursday, April 25th. We are excited to include a multimedia component to the field trip for students to support their 21st century skills. We are recommending that students bring a portable charger for their devices with them on the trip. Permission slips will be coming home around March 21 and will need to be returned by Friday, March 29. Please pay close attention to the date listed on your child's permission slip to know which day they will be traveling to the museum!

Scholastic Book Fair

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=riverviewmiddleschool2

Eagle Outlet

Eagle Outlet is available for students in need. The store is stocked with coats, jeans, shirts, and tennis shoes. If your child is in need of clothing or seasonal appropriate school wear, we have much to choose from. All clothes have been donated by staff and community members and are free of charge.

Students or parents should contact the school social worker, Karen Wirth at 766-6111 ext. 4206.

Parent Resources

Policy Changes

The Board of Education has recently updated the following policies, effective 4/1/2019:

*Policy 443.4

*Policy 443.4 Rule 1

The links to the changed policies are included below.

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 355

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwnL3rITk4gbY3dic3BBdTVoWmtaMTR5SXJ6cjdqZXJ0dDdv/view?usp=sharing

DISCRIMINATION COMPLAINT PROCEDURES-STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 355 RULE

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwnL3rITk4gbVVlVa2tDRGZNb3F5OGQtVWltejJrZ1VjWVVv/view?usp=sharing

STUDENT ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE (ATODA) 443.4

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwnL3rITk4gbMXpjRjlWb29EamE0SXI3X3NNRGJHUkNQbTVn/view?usp=sharing

STUDENT ALCOHOL TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUG ABUSE

(ATODA) ENFORCEMENT GUIDELINES 443.4 RULE 1

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwnL3rITk4gbNmh3U3h0M3I1VXpyUVY3dVNqSFJ2YUpBNHZr/view?usp=sharing

Parent Portal

Would you like to see daily announcements, attendance, grades, missing assignments, make phone number/address changes, pay for lunch/school fees,  etc., you may log on to Parent Portal. If you don’t have access yet, go to the District website—http://www.kaukauna.k12.wi.us and go to the Family Resources > Need A Parent Portal Account and click on the “Click here to complete the request form”.

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

Google Classroom for Families  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vA-fr47OVyBAroP9u9kWKdZKCKYoNimjjC2CqWMJe3o/edit?usp=sharing

Chartwell’s Menu -

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

Community Flyers

Click Here to access information about any current flyers for this month.

*Middle/High School Monthly Flyers


*4-H Flyer


*Girl Scout Camp Winnecomac Flyer- Grades 4K - 8


*Tech Savy Flyer - Girls Grades 6-9


*A Night of Hope Event


*Date Night Out Event - Grades 4K - 5th


*Raider Registration - Grades 5-7


*RV Bowling Flyer - Grades 6-8


*YMCA Camp Nan A Bo Sho - Ages 5-17


*1000 Islands 2019 Tree Seedling Sale


*Kiwanis Pancake and Porkie Breakfast Flyer

2019-20 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.