2026

Forest families,

Happy Spring!

At this time, we are in the thick of state testing (M-Step) for third through fifth grades. Also, NWEA testing is taking or will take place for all grades this month. Many field trips are planned for May. Please continue to send appropriate outerwear for your child, since they will be going out for recess each and every day. The only exception would be if it is raining.

On Wednesday, April 22, we successfully completed our MERT (Emergency Response Drill) with support from our local police and fire departments. These activities help ensure we are prepared and continue to prioritize student safety. Thank you to our community partners for their collaboration.

Please continue to check your child's Schoology group and courses. This will keep you informed of any and all upcoming events, changes and your child's grades. Schoology is the spot to find your child's classwork grades and assessments.

Just a reminder, if you would like to volunteer in your child's class, for our upcoming Fun Run or Field Day, or attend field trips, you MUST have a volunteer form filled out and approved at least 5 days prior to the event. (See volunteer link at bottom of this newsletter.)

If your child will not be returning to Forest for the 26-27 School year, please let Ms. Annie know in the office so we can plan our classroom sizes accordingly.

Please contact the office at (734) 479-2550 with any questions or concerns. You can also email myself (gmeli@riverviewschools.com) or Ms. Annie (aprusakiewicz@riverviewschools.com).

Go Pirates!

Gianina Meli

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Important Upcoming Dates:

MAY:

1st - Kindergarten field trip to Riverview Library

4th - 8th - BOGO Scholastic Book Fair

6th - Bike and Roll to school

7th - Legally Blonde Musical @ Seitz for 4th/5th grade (Students will be bussed to Seitz Auditorium)

8th - FPC Block Party (5:30-8 PM, outside on school grounds)

11th - Last Mentoring Session of the year (1:30 PM - 2:15 PM)

13th - FPC meeting 6 PM (Library)

14th - 4th Grade Wax Museum

14th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Greenfield Village

22nd - 4th Grade Field Trip to Nature Awaits on Belle Isle (8:50 AM - 2 PM)

25th - Memorial Day / No School for students & staff

26th - 5th Grade Safety Field Trip (Flat Rock Rec Ctr) 9am-2pm

28th - 5th Grade Field Trip to Airborne

29th - Fun Run (1-3PM) // There will be NO EARLY RELEASE for students. They must be here for the entire day.

JUNE:

2nd - 5th Grade picnic at Young Patriot's Park

2nd - 5th Grade Moving On Ceremony @ Seitz MS Auditorium (5:30-7 PM)

4th - Field Day // There will be NO EARLY RELEASE for students. They must be here for the entire day.

5th - Early Release (12:40 PM Dismissal) Last Day of School

Summer Vacation Begins! Have a Safe Summer......see you in September

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: Derek Campbell (734) 285-3900, Option #1;DCampbell@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 April (Personal Responsibility):

Mrs. Sandefur - Alia A.

Mrs. Peterson - Valeria H.

Ms. Schock - Greyson R.

Mrs. Coleman - Luca S.

Mrs. Uhse - Kennedy E.

Mrs. Masters - Luke S.

Mrs. Taft - Jack B.

Mrs. Avery - Reider Y.

Mrs. Kissel - Mackenzie D.

Mrs. LaFehr - Isabel M.

Mrs. Curry - Lucas L.

Mrs. Grunwald - Melony H.

Mr. Snyder - Blair B. & Emma G.

Mr. Newland - Tauriel A.

Ms. Fraczek - Morgan Y.

Mrs. Gajewski - Bella P.

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.

Parents Access

Student Access

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.

Parent & Student Portal

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.

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!

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.

Shop for Watch D.O.G.S. attire

https://shop.dadsofgreatstudents.com/apparel/

Serenity Creations

Hi there! I’m Chelsea, and I believe in the power of creativity and self-expression. As an experienced Middle School Art Teacher with an extensive background in the arts and special education, I’ve seen firsthand how a little bit of paint and a lot of encouragement can transform a child’s confidence. I have lived in the Downriver area my entire life and I noticed the important need for children to have an out-of-school Creative Arts Program.

I founded Serenity Creations to be a peaceful and fun sanctuary for children where their imagination can run wild. Whether we’re diving into a STEAM-powered craft or exploring new materials, my goal is to provide a nurturing, small-group environment where every child gets the personalized attention they deserve. I take pride in providing a space where young artists can flourish and discover the joy of creating. Let’s get messy, get creative, and find the joy in making something uniquely ours!