2025

Forest families,
As our weather begins to warm up and students can go outside for recess, please make sure your child is dressed for the chilly mornings. They are loving going outside and getting some exercise!
We just had our ELA Family Night where students wrote their own books, families were able to see the artwork they have made, and we had our book fair. Thank you to Ms. Melissa and the ELA teachers for planning a very fun and interactive event here at Forest!
We also had our Small Tall Coral Reef Ball. Thank you to Forest Parent Club and especially Mrs. Dorchak for chairing such a beautiful night of making memories! We had our Boys Mad Lab Mayhem event headed up by Mrs. Alicia Campbell, here at Forest. It was great fun and the boys and their families learned a lot while having loads of fun at the same time!
Coming up next will be our M-Step testing for 3-5 grades. This will take place in April. The week they are taking it, make sure your child is well-rested and that they have a good breakfast.
If you have any questions or concerns, call the office at (734) 479-2550. You can also email myself (gmeli@riverviewschools.com) or Ms. Annie (aprusakiewicz@riverviewschools.com).
Go Pirates!
Gianina Meli
Important Upcoming Dates:
MARCH:
24th - 28th // Spring Break (No School for students and staff)
31st - Classes Resume // Pajama Day ($1 donation for RCHS Leadership Club Fundraiser)
APRIL:
4/2 - 4th Grade Lemonade Wars
4/4 - Schwartz Nursery gift card fundraiser order/money due
4/7-4/11 - M-Step 5th Grade
4/8 - 4th Grade DTE presentation
4/9 - Parent Club Meeting @ 6:00 PM
4/10 - Kindergarten Round Up
4/14-4/17 - Hearing Screening (K, 2 & 4)
4/14-4/17 - M-Step 3rd Grade
4/18 - Good Friday (No School for Students/Staff)
4/21-4/25 - M-Step 4th Grade
4/22 - 4/25 Fifth Grade Camp (YMCA Storer, Jackson MI)
4/24 - 4th Grade Music Concert 6PM (Forest Gym)
4/25 - SY 25-26 Kindergarten Screener (No School for Mrs. Peterson/Ms. Schock's students)
4/28-5/2 - Vision Screening (K, 1, 3 & 5)
4/28-5/2 - M-Step Make up for all grades
MAY:
14th - Parent Club Meeting @ 6:00 PM
16th - FPC Sponsored Block Party
21st - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Greenfield Village
23rd - Second grade walking field trip
26th - Memorial Day / No School for students & staff
27th - 5th Grade safety field trip (Flat Rock Rec Ctr) 9am-2pm
29th - 4th Grade field trip to Nature Awaits on Belle Isle (9:30 am - 2pm)
30th - Fun Run
JUNE:
3rd - 5th Grade Moving On Ceremony @ Seitz MS Auditorium (5pm)
5th - Field Day
6th - Early Release (12:40 PM Dismissal) Last Day of School
Summer Vacation Begins! Have a Safe Summer......see you in September
April 10, 2025
Mark your calendars and help spread the word. We cannot wait to meet all our future Pirates.
Riverview residents AND prospective Schools of Choice families can pre-enroll NOW.
Thank you for your Support!
Forest students raised $4,942.36 for the American Heart Foundation.
Helpful Staff Contact Info/Proper Channels to be Addressed:
- Classroom teacher-classroom concerns, peer-to-peer or friendship concerns, classroom behavior concerns, playground or hallway concerns, and grading concerns
- Office Staff-attendance (absences, early releases), health needs (medications, illnesses), school events, volunteers and Watch DOGS, general school questions: Annie Prusakiewicz (734) 479-2550, aprusakiewicz@riverviewschools.com
- Transportation Department-Bussing and transportation concerns: Wendy Martin (734) 285-3900, Option #1; wmartin@riverviewschools.com
- Grounds/Maintenance -Building/facility concerns, cleanliness, grounds concerns: Sharon Mathews- (734)285-3900, ext. 2 (secretary to Gary Kennedy) or gkennedy@riverviewschools.com
- Student Services-enrollment questions, please contact Julie Karl at Central Office jkarl@riverviewschools.com or 734-285-9660, option 9
- Principal- major safety concerns; policy concerns; request for 504 services; concerns already addressed by the teacher, yet still not resolved. gmeli@riverviewschools.com
- School Social Worker- Social/emotional support and concerns. Stacey Woggon, SSW swoggon@riverviewschools.com or call the office to be connected.
Students of the Month for March (Following Directions):
Mrs. Peterson - Savannah B.
Ms. Schock - Leo V.
Mrs. Uhse - Nora M.
Mrs. Coleman - Remi T.
Ms. Masters - Avery S.
Mrs. DeRosia - Isabel M.
Mrs. Taft - Scarlett F.
Mrs. Avery - Kenzie J.
Mrs. Kissel - Gabe T.
Mrs. LaFehr - Piper H.
Mrs. Curry - Bella P.
Mrs. Grunwald - Vivian K.
Mr. Snyder - Caleb C.
Mrs. Gajewski - Tyler S.
Mr. Newland - Kimber T.
Mr. Graham - Antonella K.
Lemonade Wars
Let the War begin
Don't miss out on all the memories - Order a Yearbook today!
$20, order deadline is April 1, 2025
Forest Parent Club Sponsored Events
RCSD Technology
Please make sure you have access to your PowerSchool Parent account and Schoology Parent Account. Please regularly check Schoology for School Updates.
What is Schoology?
Schoology is our LMS, Learning Management System. It is a web-based platform that we use to manage and implement student learning.
In short, with Schoology, your student will access their courses, and homework, and view current grades.
From a parent's account, you can assume the role of your child to view their courses and work. You can set up notifications to your cell phone or email. And you will find important building updates for your school including student and family events.
Please join your child's school building group with the associated join code below.
For more instructions on joining or leaving a group you can refer to this document.
Forest Elementary X685-T2NZ-5PVHB
Huntington Elementary TG42-XMKZ-CDDQP
Memorial Elementary CS65-X6D6-K4G4V
Seitz Middle School GR5D-3NDD-4CD85
Riverview Community High School RZ5Z-MFQ3-BRTWP
Download the Schoology Mobile App Or Follow the links below.
What is PowerSchool?
PowerSchool is our Student Information System. It is a web-based platform that we use to house all student data. Here you will find, historical grades, test scores, attendance, and most importantly access to complete all school-required forms. You can also update contact information, parent email addresses, or phone numbers and more.
Download the PowerSchool Mobile App Or Follow the link below.
District Code is JZHQ
If you do not have a PowerSchool or Schoology account, please reach out to your school secretary for your student's access code and instructions.
District Strategic Plan
Our district leaders have updated our Strategic Plan for the next 5 years - this plan will be the focal point and road map for all decision making that will be made for instruction, building improvements, staffing, and curriculum changes. After reading, I welcome all input from you on this plan. Strategic Plan Click Here
Courtesy Clothes Closet
Are your child's clothing drawers overflowing? Does your child have clothing that does not fit any longer? We are looking for gently used items for our Courtesy Closet. Items would be available for students that need spare clothes during the school day. For those spills during lunch, in STEAM or for when students accidently fall into puddles or mud outside. Items for children in grades K-2 are in high demand. Stretch pants, running pants and leggings are most desirable. Please drop off donations to the office. Thank you so much!
Visit our "Lost & Found rack" inside the vestibule
Our Lost and Found rack is always overflowing with found items. If you feel your child has lost any items, please feel free to check out the items located in the vestibule at the main entrance before or after school.
- The importance of the WATCH D.O.G.S. program: To provide positive male role models for the students, demonstrating by their presence that education is important.
- To provide extra sets of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce bullying.
- WatchDOGS are fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and other father-figures who volunteer for at least one day each year at an official WATCH D.O.G.S.® school. During the day, WatchDOGS may read and work on flash cards with students, play at recess, eat lunch with students, watch the school entrances and hallways, assist with traffic flow and any other assigned activities where they actively engage with not only their own students, but other students as well.
- By taking time to come to campus and serve the students and teachers, fathers demonstrate that education is important. A male role model can positively impact a student’s life in three critical areas: academic performance, self-esteem, social behavior.
- Click on the attached link to find a day that might work for you. Please make sure you have already submitted a background check prior to signing up.

