Updated November 3, 2009
Nov. 2 - 6 Optional Conference Week - End of the Quarter
No regular classes
Family Access Passwords
Riverview is now officially opening up the online Student Information system “Family Access” to all our district students’ parents. This will allow parents to log on to Skyward to see general student information, test scores, health and food service info, etc. (our high school students have been using a variation of this, “Student Access” for a number of years). Individual letters that include your user name and password, as well as explaining the process, are on their way home.
If you have difficulty logging on, please contact Suzanne at olsens@riverview.wednet.edu
World Book Online
Carnation Elem. has purchased access to World Book Encyclopedia online that is available for our families to use.
Please Be On Time!
We’ve had a few kids coming late to class, which makes it difficult for teachers to start on time. These kids are not bus riders as we are aware that they are at the bus driver’s mercy.
Our time with your kids is short and we value every minute. Please remember that classes start at 9:00am and do your best to have your students here on time.
Important Dates to Remember:
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Nov. 2-6 - Optional Conference Week - No regular classes |
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Nov. 4 - 4-8 gr. Themes Class F/T Seattle Int'l District |
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Nov. 18 - Individual Picture Re-takes 9:00am CE MPR |
MSP Workbooks
Final call – Parents interested in purchasing the student workbooks for the new Measurement of Student Progress (MSP) assessment that the state is using as their annual assessment need to contact your conferencing teacher to place your order. You have the option of paying with a check or having the amount deducted from your student’s parent support funds. Third through seventh grade workbooks are $16.50 with an optional parent/teacher book for $5, these include all the subjects tested at that grade level. Eighth grade books are $20 for science, math, or reading as these are subject specific and designed as a self-study workbook. Please call Mrs. Taylor at 425-844-4593 if you have any questions.
Individual Picture Re-Take Day
For those students that missed having their picture taken on Oct. 6 & 7, there will be another opportunity on "re-take" day on Wed., Nov. 18.
We have order forms available and will send them home next month per request. Pictures are taken by a professional photographer and are optional to purchase.
Students that do not attend class on Wednesday morning, but would like to have their picture taken, will need to have their parent take them directly to the Carnation Elem. MPR between 9:00am and Noon.
4-8 Grade Themes to Seattle International District
Wed., November 4, 2009 *
We will be taking the students from our Wednesday morning Themes classes to tour Chinatown in the International District, visit a Fortune Cookie factory, enjoy Chinese cuisine, and tour the Wing Luke Asian Museum. We will be leaving school at 9:15am and returning around 4:00pm. Permission slips are due back no later than October 28, 2009. Spots on the trip will be limited to students in the Wednesday morning themes classes.
* this field trip is during conference week.
Parent Drop-off in the morning.
Just a reminder to be cautious when dropping off your student in the morning and to follow proper guidelines and speed limits while in the Carnation Elem. parking lot. We purposely begin our classes at 9:00am in an attempt to avoid the Carnation Elem. traffic. If you arrive at 9:00am or later you are expected to follow Carnation’s drop-off procedure which is to pull all the way forward to the CE office and allow your child to exit at this point (please do not stop in front of the alcove or drop off at the fence after 9:00am).
To help alleviate congestion, try to drop-off your student before 9:00am. Classrooms are open at 8:50am.
Parent Support Fund Reimbursements
Please remember to turn these in to Stacy (not Suzanne at the district office). Please refer to page 15 of your PARADE Handbook for a detailed description of this program.
You must include a properly filled out form as well as your signature on the actual receipt (not the form) and it must state how the purchase applies to your student’s SLP.
The Reimbursement Form is now available online from our Home Page. Print off this form and submit it with your receipts.
If you have any questions contact Stacy at 206.492.9034 or eldredges@riverview.wednet.edu
PARADE Hotline 206.491.9034
The Hotline number is listed incorrectly in the PARADE Handbook. Please use this number to report absences, tardies or any other time sensitive items.
The hotline is on Monday - Thursday from 8:30am - 2:00pm.
Please Help with Transition Time
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Remember to use the alcove for drop off and pick up—regardless of the day or time. DO NOT drop off/pick up kids at the fence. |
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Classes start at 9:00am - SHARP. We have too many kids arriving late on a regular basis (bus kids are excluded). Even 5 minutes late disrupts the class. |
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If you arrive prior to 9:00am continue to use the “Alcove” to drop off your child. If you arrive after 9:00am—especially when the Carnation Elem. Staff are on the sidewalk directing traffic—you must follow the Carnation Elem. guidelines which is to pull completely forward to the office and let your child out there. They will then walk down the sidewalk and enter through the alcove. We appreciate your cooperation regarding this matter. It’s all about keeping the kids safe and keeping traffic moving during the hectic morning. |
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If you need to pick up your child outside of our normal transition times, you must park your car and come in to the classroom to sign them out. |
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If your child is leaving early due to an appt., etc. then you need to send in a note AND come in to sign your child out. |
We have a lot of kids to keep track of and your help adhering to our guidelines is greatly appreciated. It’s all about keeping your kids safe and accounted for!
Adverse Weather Conditions
As a reminder, when the district adjusts their arrival schedule due to adverse weather conditions PARADE does so as well. Notifications are posted on the district website at www.riverview.wednet.edu and on SchoolReport.org as well as on radio and news broadcasts.
Bus Service for PARADE Students
For a current schedule of bus routes, visit the district transportation link from the district website or contact The Transportation Supervisor at 844.4540.
There is a map of the bus routes in Port. 4
Scholastic Book Orders
Scholastic catalogs are on their way home.
Please return orders by Oct. 8.
Any questions please contact:
Mickey
Davidson at
thedavidsons@hotmail.com
or 425-333-0517.
We are collecting Ink Cartridges !
We are now collecting used ink cartridges to recycle for cash. Money generated from this program will go directly to PARADE. You can send them in at anytime with your child or drop them off to Stacy in Port. 4. A flyer will be sent home in your child’s communication folder with more details.
Campbell’s Labels
This is a reminder to continue sending in those Campbell’s labels. We have a couple of families participating but not nearly the amount that could. Remember, there is no additional cost to you, it’s just a matter of clipping the UPC code and logo from products you currently buy. It’s not just soup! Included are;
* Pepperidge Farms Products * V8 * Prego *Swanson Broths
We do not need the entire label only the UPC Code. Just send them in your child’s communication folder.
Box Tops For Education
Box Tops for Education is a great program as they actually send us cash to use in our program! You will find these on Betty Crocker, General Mills, Kimberly-Clark, Hefty & Ziploc products. We will continue to collect them throughout the year.
Any questions regarding either of these programs, please contact Stacy.