Riverside Review

Hello Golden Hawk Families! ILEARN Checkpoints Assessments began this past week on Tuesday (10/28) with ELA, specifically Reading & Understanding Fiction and Understanding & Using Vocabulary. We continue this coming Tuesday (11/4) with Math, specifically Multiplication & Division of Whole Numbers and Volume. These shorter Checkpoints that occur three times throughout the school year are an improvement on the previous one time a year ILEARN assessment. It allows our teachers to get data driven feedback in the areas they need to focus on before the next Checkpoint. Please make sure that your student is on time to school with a fully charged iPad. We greatly appreciate your cooperation.

Thank you!

Tim A. Mankin

Interim Principal

Riverside Intermediate School

📢 Important Testing Reminder for Parents

As we prepare for ILEARN testing (now through November 7), please help ensure your child is ready by bringing the following items to school each day:

📱 Fully charged iPad
🎧 Headphones – either Bluetooth or wired. If using wired headphones, please make sure they are compatible with your child’s iPad.

🚨If the headphones do not have the correct port, please send the adapter your student initially received with their iPad so they can connect properly. If the adapter has been lost, please replace it and send to school with your student.

Your support helps create a smooth testing experience for all students. Thank you!

Hello Riverside families!!!

I wanted to share with you a heart-warming request from my incredible students. My students wanted to write a persuasive essay that would make an impact in our own community. Did you know there is a need for a food pantry right here at Riverside? We are here to tell you that there is a huge need! Our class, along with the help from staff are creating a school food pantry called the Golden Hawk Food Pantry. All donation items will go to help students and families right here at Riverside. How can you help? Please read the attached persuasive essay to find out how. A list of possible donation items is attached as well. Donations can be dropped off by your student to Ms. Asher’s classroom 664. Thank you for taking the time to read our request and helping us make a difference in the lives of our Golden Hawks!

Sincerely,

Ms. Asher and class

Tim Mankin - Interim Principal - tmankin@hse.k12.in.us

Brent Farrell - Assistant Principal - bfarrell@hse.k12.in.us

Brenna Anton - 5th grade Counselor - banton@hse.k12.in.us

Madalyn Judah - 6th grade Counselor - mjudah@hse.k12.in.us

School Start: 9:15AM

School End: 4:00PM

11/01 - PTO/Crew Carwash Fundraiser begins - see link below

11/04 - PTO meeting 6p @MashCraft

11/05 - International Fair 6-8p - see flyer below

HSE schools has updated to a new version of Skyward. Here’s what you need to know to start using the new version.

• Your current family access login username and password will still work.
• You can get to the new version of Skyward from hseschools.org or go to skyward.hseschools.org/student
• If you bookmarked the previous version of Skyward you will need to delete the old bookmark and create a new one.
• If you use the Skyward App, you will need to delete the app and reinstall it from the Apple app store or Google Play store (it is the same app, it will just need to be deleted and downloaded fresh in order to erase the old version’s setup).
• Skyward has free video resources available to help you learn the new version. The Skyward Family Toolkit can be found here*
• When you log in - you will see that you can get started completing the annual back-to-school forms.

We appreciate your patience during this transition and are confident the new Skyward will offer a better and more efficient experience.

*HSE may not currently use all the features covered in the family toolkit

Our goal is to keep our parents/guardians informed of the events and policies at RSI. Please read the information below and call the school office with any questions. Thanks for being such a vital part of making Riverside Intermediate a special school.

Skyward allows parents to access students’ grades from teachers’ electronic grade books.

ParentSquare will be used as the primary communication tool between the HSE school district and students, parents, and staff for emergency situations (for example: school delays or closings). It will also be used for attendance and general information as well throughout the year to notify parents about important information, upcoming events, or milestones.

iPads are required for all students in the 5th and 6th grade to expand our HSE21 curriculum. Please visit our website https://rsi.hseschools.org/academics/tech-in-the-classroom

The Riverside Review is our weekly newsletter that is sent out via ParentSquare. It is also posted on our website at https://rsi.hseschools.org/our-school/news-and-announcements

It is full of important information and scheduled activities.

Our Calendar is on our website with the most up to date information. https://www.hsecalendars.org/public/genie/752/school/13/

School Attendance is extremely important. The school attendance line is 317-594-4328. Parents are requested to notify the school as soon as possible. See the student handbook for the detailed attendance policy.

The Tardy Bell rings at 9:15 am. If your student is going to be late to school or absent from school, please call our attendance line at 317-594-4328.

Change of Transportation/ Early Dismissal requires a note sent to school with your student. Be sure to include your student’s full name. Your student should give the note to their homeroom teacher first thing in the morning. This will advise the office of a change. You may also call our office at 317-594-4320. The dismissal bell rings at 4:00 pm.

Arrival/Dismissal Traffic Flow Maps can be found on our website under Daily School Procedures.

All Cell Phones are to be off and secured in student lockers during the school day. Their use during the school day is forbidden. Cell phones will be confiscated if visible during the school day. All confiscated cell phones must be picked up by a parent.

To be Excused from Participation in PE, students MUST have a doctor’s note stating why he/she cannot participate and for how long the student should be excused. A parental note may be used for one day only.

Safe Visitor Background Checks MUST be on file with the school to volunteer or go on a field trip. Background checks are valid for 3 years.

Address Changes must be reported to the main office and require proof of residency. Refer to the HSE website for acceptable documents.

Golden Hawk of the Month is the character education program at RSI. Students will be recognized for displaying any of HSE’s nine positive character traits throughout the year by earning a poster and a prize!

The Counselors at RSI loop with the students. Therefore, your student will have the same counselor for 5th and 6th grade. Individual counseling, group counseling, classroom guidance, and character education are all services provided by the counselors at RSI.

Breakfast and Lunch pricing for this school year: breakfast meal $1.50, student lunch K-6 meal is $2.80. Checks may be made payable to RSI. Please include student ID number on the check. You may also use your debit or credit card to pay for lunch online through eFunds.

Free and Reduced Application is available with a parent Skyward login. For complete instructions, click here.

Canvas is a tool for teachers to use to distribute important information, submit assignments, and more. Students use the same credentials for Canvas as they use to log into the computers at school.

The HSE school handbooks are a valuable resource designed to help families understand important information, guidelines, and expectations for the year. From attendance and academics to communication and student conduct, the handbook provides answers to many common questions and ensures we’re all working together to support student success. We encourage all parents to take a few minutes to review the handbook and familiarize themselves with its contents. We appreciate your partnership. https://www.hseschools.org/about/student-handbooks

President - Teresa Hunckler

Vice President - Marissa Deckert

Treasurer - Jenny Shoemaker

Secretary - Brieann Toste

For any questions regarding PTO events, please email riversideintpto@gmail.com

November 4th - 6pm @MashCraft

December 2nd

February 10th

March 10th

April 14th

May 12th

All meetings will begin at 6:30 pm in the Media Center

Teacher Wishlists

Hello Hawk Families!

The PTO was proud to provide dinner for our amazing teachers during Parent-Teacher Conferences! A huge thank you to the generous businesses that helped make this possible — shout out to Portillo’s, Puccini’s, and Papa John’s for their support and delicious contributions!

🍽️ We truly appreciate your partnership in supporting our school community.

📣 Don’t forget to support our ongoing fundraiser starting November 1st.
Click here to participate: Crew Carwash Fundraiser https://crewcarwash.com/fundraisers/riverside-intermediate-pto-3150210311458692/

🗓️ Mark your calendars!
Join us for our next PTO meeting at MashCraft on November 4th at 6 PM. We’d love to see you there!

Wishing you all a safe and fun weekend!

Warmly,

Teresa Hunckler

The Kroger Co. Family of Stores is committed to bringing hope and help to the local neighborhoods we call home. Our stores are on a mission to not just part of, but to help create a stronger community. We recognize that every community has unique causes that need support.

We encourage our families to link your rewards card to RSI PTO. Community Rewards is easy to use, The more families shop with us, the more money RSI will earn!

Dear Riverside families, Fishers Youth Initiative is pleased to announce the return of the Snack Attack program for those students in need. This program, is designed to provide students a little extra nourishment for the weekend until they can receive a hot meal at school on Monday.

Here's how the program works. Your student will receive a small sack of food to be taken home over the weekend. The sack is filled with individually wrapped snacks such as granola bars, fruit cups, pop tarts, peanut butter/crackers, Goldfish crackers, etc. The type of snacks will vary each week. Please let us know if your child has a peanut allergy as he/she will receive a special bag of peanut-free snacks.

There is no cost to you or the school. To be part of this free program, you must sign up your family online

https://forms.office.com/r/kZ9dhGXgin

Our Lost and Found is filling up quickly! If your student has misplaced something, now is the perfect time to check. We have a collection of jackets, hoodies/sweatshirts, lunchboxes and water bottles to be claimed - please have them stop by on the way to lunch or to the gym!

Register Now for Winter Sports:

We're bringing even more ways to play this late fall and winter! In addition to girls recreational and travel basketball and boys recreational and travel basketball, we're excited to offer winter esports, winter pickleball, and fall boys volleyball. Register now at myathletics.com to lock in early bird pricing and secure your spot.

Join Our Team - Facilities Manager Position Open:

Are you or someone you know passionate about serving youth, supporting volunteers, and loves sports? We’re hiring a Facilities Manager to join our amazing team by October! This full-time, salaried position (30 hours/week) plays a key role in keeping our office running smoothly through customer-facing support, clerical tasks, and office upkeep. It’s a great opportunity to make an impact in our community. View Job

Winter Registration Scholarships Available:

Everyone plays. Mudsock Youth Athletics offers full and partial registration scholarship opportunities to children who qualify for free or reduced lunch within the Hamilton Southeastern School District. Families must apply and be accepted during our open registration period. For winter sports these dates are August 1st - August 31st. For more information email info@myathletics.com.

This newsletter will assist you with all questions regarding Food Service - please click below.

Hamilton Southeastern Schools offer Free and Reduced Lunch Applications in Skyward. Click the tile called “Food Service Applications”. Then, on the next screen, you can click "start new" in the upper right corner. If your student is "direct certified," receiving benefits through SNAP, TANF, or some Medicaid, you will not be able to fill out an application and will receive a notice when filling out. Paper applications are accepted as well and can be found on our website. When filling out the application, please include your income or if you have lost your job, an explanation of how your monthly needs are met. Applications are approved on the date received in our system/office and new categories can’t be applied to prior purchases.

6:30am before school - click button below for enrollment instructions

Skyward allows parents to access grades, report cards, bus information, immunization records, lunch account/food service information, student fees, schedules, and the BACK TO SCHOOL FORMS 2025-2026. Reminder - if you use the Skyward app on your phone, please delete and reinstall the new version. All students are required to have an iPad to expand our HSE21 curriculum. Please visit our HSE21 website for more information.

The following instructions are how to create and pair accounts in Canvas. Your HSE students will be using Canvas throughout virtual and in-person instructions. If you have a child or children that are new to the district, please use the following instructions to link your child's Canvas account to your parent account. Please note that if you have already created a Parent Canvas account and linked your child(ren)'s account(s), you will not need to do this.

You will need your child's school email address and ID#. This information can be found in Skyward. Please click here to access Skyward. If the link is not working, you can go to the HSE homepage and click on the Canvas tab located at the top right of the screen.

Once you are logged in, you will select your child's name from the drop down menu under Family Access at the top of the page. Next, you will click on the Student Info tab from the column on the left. Your child's school email can be found next to the word School in the middle of the screen (just to the right of their school picture) and their school ID # is located under their picture (their school ID # is labeled as Other ID).

Steps:

1. Please click here to access Canvas. If the link is not working, you can go to the HSE homepage and click on the Canvas tab located at the top right of the screen. You will click on the Students/Staff Portal rectangle to login with your child's information, using your child's full school email address as the username. Enter "hse" in front of their 6 digit other ID number for the password. You will now be logged in under their name.
2. While on their Canvas page, click on Account and then Settings. Look to the right and click Pair with Observer. You will need to write down the code so you can use it to link your accounts.
3. Click Account and Logout. You are now logged out of your child's account.
4. If you have multiple students in the district, you will need to complete steps 1-3 for each of your children. You will need a pairing code for each student in an HSE school.
5. Once you have a pairing code for each of your children, you will click here to access the home page of Canvas. If the link is not working, you can go to the HSE homepage and click on the Canvas tab located at the top right of the screen. You will click on the Parent Canvas Portal rectangle to create your profile. You will need your name, email, create a password, and one student pairing code. Click on Start Participating.
6. Check your email now to finalize your Canvas sign-up.
7. To add other children, go back to the HSE homepage, click Canvas tab, click Parent Portal, and login. Click on Account, click on Observing, and add your next child's pairing code.

This webpage below is intended to spotlight school and community activities of interest to students, staff, parents and those residing within the boundaries of HSE Schools.

Interested in finding out about things going on throughout our district - take a look at the Community Insider!

As you know, Hamilton Southeastern Schools has benefitted over the years from a “Text-a-Tip” service to provide anonymous information to the district. We wanted to let you know that we use “HSE Report It!”, a school safety mobile reporting app that allows students, staff and community members to provide anonymous information about concerns for their own safety or the safety of others. HSE Report It! replaces Text-A-Tip product, which is going out of service.

We believe that HSE Report it!, which can be downloaded via Google Play or the Apple App Store, provides enhanced reporting capabilities. It’s anonymous and reports are made exclusively through the mobile app. Plus, unlike SMS text reports, HSE Report it! will have no length limitations or the need to remember a short code. Reporters can attach photos, screenshots, videos, documents and/or audio recordings to their concerns and they can engage in a two-way dialogue with a real person.

Reports are monitored by HSE building and district administration and the Fishers Police school resource officers (SROs).

The HSE Report It! app will be an important resource for our community to submit anonymous tips when they wish to report concerns for their safety and the safety of others. Please encourage your family to download the app and be aware that this resource is now available to use when needed.

RIVERSIDE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

11014 Eller Road ♦ Fishers, IN ♦ 46038

317.594.4320 (phone)

317.594.4328 (attendance line)

317.594.4329 (fax)

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