Raptor Report

Dear Riverview Families,

It has been a fast and action-packed first quarter, and we have had a fantastic start to the school year! Our team has worked diligently to ensure that students are learning at high levels, supported in their learning of our behavior standards, and have a strong sense of belonging while here at school. I can honestly tell you, this is the best team of educators that I have worked with, and each of us work to get better every day.

Thank you for being an important part of Riverview’s community. We are honored to play a role in your students' lives and journeys, and we show up each day with the intention of making this our best year yet!

Monday

- 4th Grade Field Trip Bobcat Ridge

- 7&8 Boys Basketball Practice 6:15 – 8:00am

- 6th Grade Boys Basketball Practice 3:45 – 5:30pm

- PTCO Meeting 4:00 – 5:00pm

Tuesday

- 7&8 Boys Basketball Practice 6:15 – 8:00am

- 6th Grade Boys Basketball Practice 3:45 – 5:30pm

Wednesday

- 7&8 Boys Basketball Practice 6:15 – 8:00am

- 6th Grade Boys Basketball Practice 3:45 – 5:30pm

Thursday

- 7&8 Boys Basketball Practice 6:15 – 8:00am

- 6th Grade Boys Basketball Practice 3:45 – 5:30pm

Friday

- 7&8 Boys Basketball Practice 6:15 – 8:00am

- Student Council Meeting 7:30 - 8:00am

- 3-5 Advisory Committee 8:30 – 8:50am

- 6-8 Advisory Committee 9:30 – 10:00am

- Friends of the Loveland Public Library- Used Book sale. Members Only 3-7pm.

- 6th Grade Boys Basketball Practice 3:45 – 5:30pm

- Trunk Or Treat 5:00 – 7:00pm

Saturday

- Friends of the Loveland Public Library- Open to the public. 10:00am-4:00pm

Sunday

- Friends of the Loveland Public Library-11:00am-3:00pm, Fill-A-Bag day. Open to the public.

We want to hear from our families and community members about how we are doing, both from an individual school perspective and throughout the entire district. Please take a few minutes to give us this important feedback! Learn more or complete the survey The survey closes on November 13th

National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month is a month-long observance to educate and raise awareness about bullying and cyberbullying prevention. Addressing and preventing bullying is something that everyone can do, every day. Let’s continue to create a culture of kindness, respect, and inclusion in our communities!

Resources:

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network: National Bullying Prevention Month

• TSD SORA Reading List

• TSD Board Policy, JICDE, Bullying Prevention and Education

Theme: Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!

• Monday, Oct. 26 – Red Day: Wear red to kick off Red Ribbon Week.

• Tuesday, Oct. 27 – Matching Day: Pair up with a friend to dress exactly alike or wear your Raptor Gear.

• Wednesday, Oct. 28 – PJ Day: Live your best dreams—wear your pajamas!

• Thursday, Oct. 29 – Be a Hero: Dress up as a superhero or your everyday hero.

Students are back at school making new memories! Be sure to order the one book that captures the activities, spirit, and unique qualities of your child’s school. Visit Jostens to order the 2026 - 2027 Yearbook by October 30th for the BEST PRICE!

• Student & Family Handbook: Please read and familiarize yourself with the attached 2026–2027 RVS Student & Family Handbook for detailed school policies and guidelines.

• Personal Technology Devices (PTD) Policy: With input from parents, TSD’s Board of Education recently adopted an updated PTD policy to maximize student learning and minimize classroom disruptions.

• Drop-Off & Pick-Up Guidelines: Student safety is our top priority. Remember, the Hug and Go lane is for quick, right-lane passenger drop-offs only. Please review our attached Student & Family Handbook for more details.

• Getting Involved: We are aiming to increase parent volunteers this year! To volunteer on campus, you must first be cleared through our VITAL system. Contact the front office for more details. Volunteer opportunities include:

• Classroom support and running copies in the teacher workroom

• Library support (restocking shelves and checking books in/out) with Ms. Stephanie Almond

• Assisting with morning drop-off, afternoon pick-up, lunch, or recess duty

With the cool mornings and warm days, our lost and found is filling up with jackets and sweatshirts! Please check and see if what you've lost has been found! Also please put the students name in the jackets and we can get it to the right owner! Thank you!

Do you love books? Do you have some spare time that you would like to fill? Would you like to be a volunteer at RVS but don’t know where to go? Volunteer in the library! No experience needed! Stephanie could really use some help in the library shelving books, straightening shelves, and checking in books. Click HERE to sign up. She can’t wait to get to know you and have you be a part of the library fun. A reminder, you must be registered through Vital to volunteer. It is easy to sign up if you haven't already.

Riverview's annual Trunk Or Treat is planned for Friday, October 23rd from 5:00PM-6:30PM! This is a FREE event for our school and community.

We are seeking volunteers for this exciting event. How can you help?
Decorate & host a trunk Donate candy
Volunteer to help run the event

If you are interested in helping with this event, please sign up here

To have a Trunk and/or Volunteer to help, you need to be a registered volunteer. If you aren't already, it is easy to register.

Additionally, we will be collecting candy donations to help us make this a fun night for our students and families A CLASS CANDY competition is coming! Keep an eye out for more details!

A HUGE shout-out to Pourhouse and Santiago's Loveland!

We want to send a BIG thank you for generously providing food for all of our staff during conferences this week!

Your kindness and support mean so much to our team, especially during these busy days! We are so grateful for our amazing community and the local businesses that go above and beyond to support our staff.

Thank you for helping take care of us so we can continue taking care of our students and families!

Dear Riverview Families,

When families begin thinking about college, one of the hardest questions is also one of the most basic:

What will college really cost our family?

The price listed on a college's website does not always tell the whole story. Some families may qualify for need-based financial aid, some students may receive merit scholarships, and other families may expect to pay most or all of the cost themselves. In every situation, families still have important decisions to make about how to use savings, current income, scholarships, financial aid, and borrowing over four years.

To help families better understand the financial side of college, Mountain View High School is offering an educational workshop:

Little Known Secrets of Paying for College

Presented by Mark DeBord, CFP®, with The College Funding Coach

Date: Wednesday, October 21

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Mountain View High School

Topics will include:

- How a college's published price can differ from what a family actually pays

- How income and assets may affect financial-aid eligibility

- Planning considerations for families who expect little or no need-based aid

- Ways different college-paying resources can work together

- How to plan for college while still considering retirement and other financial priorities

The goal of this workshop is to give families a clearer framework for thinking about college costs and the questions they may want to consider before making financial decisions.

Additional details and registration are available here

We hope this will be a helpful resource for your family.

As a reminder, Kid Packs are available for families who would like some extra food to help their children get through the weekend. If you would like your family to receive Kid Packs, please email Kris Worner at kris.worner@tsd.org.

We also have a Resource Closet available in our counseling office for families who may need additional support. The closet is stocked with items such as personal hygiene products, laundry supplies, and other essentials. Students and families are welcome to stop by and take whatever items they need. Simply check in at the front desk, and you’ll be directed to the closet. Bags are provided for your convenience.

We are happy to offer these resources to help support our families and ensure everyone has access to the essentials they need.

A Quick Reminder About Morning Arrival:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: Classes start at 8:20 AM. To help your child start the day on time and avoid an absence or tardy mark, please aim to drop them off by 8:15 AM.

• Wednesday: School starts at 9:20 AM, so students should arrive by 9:15 AM.

Thank you for helping us get every school day off to a smooth start!

If your child is going to be absent, please call the attendance line 970-613-6666, login into Infinite Campus Parent Portal, or email Annie Birgenheier.

SHOW YOUR ID: Please remember to ring the doorbell at the front entrance and always have your ID ready. You must have a physical ID rather than a picture on your phone.

ATTENDANCE: To report an absence call 970-613-6666 or submit a request in parent Infinite Campus. For medical appointments you can email doctor’s notes to Annie Birgenheier or drop them by the front office. Any attendance questions can be directed to Annie Birgenheier, attendance clerk.

REGISTRATION: For any enrollment or registration questions, please contact our registrar, Kris Worner.

SECRETARY: For support with athletics, fees or other school needs please reach out to the front desk at 970-613-7000 or email Rachelle Ruiz.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we work together to maintain a healthy and safe learning environment for all students and staff, we ask for your continued partnership in keeping students home when they are sick.

Our school community includes students with a variety of health needs and circumstances. While we respect every family’s privacy, illnesses that may be manageable for one student can have a greater impact on others. For this reason, it is especially important that we all take reasonable steps to limit the spread of illness within our school.

Please follow the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) “How Sick Is Too Sick” guidance when determining whether your student should attend school. This simple step helps reduce the spread of illness and supports a safe learning environment for everyone.

In general, students should remain home when they are experiencing symptoms that could be contagious, are not well enough to comfortably participate in normal school activities, require more care than school staff can reasonably provide, or have an illness or symptoms for which exclusion from school is recommended.

For additional information, please review the CDPHE How Sick Is Too Sick guidance or contact the school health office with questions about when your student should return to school.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our school community healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

Sincerely,

Megan Dupont, RN, BSN

Riverview PK-8 School Nurse

The Larimer County Department of Health & Environment is offering low- or no-cost vaccines to children (ages 4 and older) and their families who are uninsured, underinsured, or enrolled in most Medicaid plans. Clinics will be held at local schools across the community to provide vaccines while supplies last.

Vaccines Offered

• Children (Ages 4+): All school-required vaccines

• Adults: MMR vaccine (protects against measles)

• All Eligible Participants: Flu and COVID-19 vaccines (based on availability)

Important Details

• Not Eligible: Private insurance and CHP+ are not accepted at these clinics.

• What to Bring: Previous vaccine records and any school-issued vaccine letters.

Walk-In Clinic Locations & Times

• Wednesday, Oct. 21 | 3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

  Sarah Milner Elementary School

  734 Jocelyn Dr, Loveland 80537

Note: Dates and times are subject to change. Please visit the Larimer County Department of Health & Environment website for up-to-date information on back-to-school clinics.

TSD Spelling Bee

• The district spelling bee dates have been announced and all students are eligible to participate in the qualifier.

• Written test at RVS: December 9th

• District Oral Bee: January 23rd

• The spelling bee study lists will be available on October 1st.

• Participants in elementary and middle school will take a written test on December 9th.

• The top elementary scorer and top middle school scorers will qualify for the district bee.

• Contact me if you are interested in organizing and hosting a practice RVS spelling bee!

To enter your student into the spelling bee written qualifier, email jessica.tarkanian@tsd.org, fill out this form or join the spelling bee Google Classroom.

Spelling Bee Interest Form

Google Classroom Code: p43usky

CogAT

Every year the district screens all 2nd graders for gifted education. The test includes a verbal section, non-verbal and quantitative. The 2nd graders will test in October. To opt your student out of testing, email me at jessica.tarkanian@tsd.org.

CogAT information

English Spanish

If you are interested in having your student tested for gifted education services, you can fill out this form or email me at: jessica.tarkanian@tsd.org.

September Gifted Education News

I want my student tested form

Here are some important dates that are coming up over the next month. Reminders and schedule details will be shared in our weekly Raptor Report.

• October 26 - October 29
• Red Ribbon Week
• November 2
• No School
• November 3
• No School for K-5
• November 5
• Band/Drama Field Trip Beauty and the Beast

• November 6
• 5th Grade Field Trip to Ameritowne
• November 11
• Ms Band Trip to Colorado Symphony Orchestra
• November 12
• Picture Retake Day
• The SuessOdyssey 6:00PM
• November 19
• Musical Excerpts from Hadestown @ 6:00PM
• November 20
• Donuts with Dr. D, 9am
• November 23 - 27
• Thanksgiving Break

SCHEELS has partnered with the Northern Colorado Athletic Conference (NCAC) to offer staff, athletes, and families an exclusive 20% discount on qualifying team gear, clothing, and basketball equipment.

• Discount: 20% off qualifying gear

• Expiration: November 11, 2026 (One-time use)

• How to Redeem:

  1. Go to MySCHEELS and log in or create an account.

  2. Claim your discount online through the NCAC Basketball offer link.

  3. Apply the offer automatically at checkout online or in-store at your local SCHEELS.

Join the Mountain View High School cheer squad for a fun-filled cheer camp, learning cheers and a dance to perform under the Friday night lights!

Event Details

• Camp Dates: October 21–22, 2026

• Camp Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

• Grade Levels: PK-6

• Halftime Performance: Friday, October 23, 2026

  • Event: MVHS Football Game at Ray Patterson Field (7:00 PM kickoff)

Cost & Details

• Registration Fee: $60

• Payment Methods: Cash or Check (Made out to Mountain View High School Cheer)

• Cost Includes:

  • T-shirt

  • Bow

  • Pom poms

How to Register

• Sign-Up Deadline: October 20th, 2026

• Registration Method: Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up online or register here!

Little Lions... BIG DREAMS! 🐾

Mountain View High School Cheer

Mountain View JROTC is hosting a free throw basketball workshop designed to help young athletes improve their aim, build confidence, and have fun!

• Who: Boys & Girls ages 8–13

• When: Saturday, October 17th | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

• Where: Mountain View High School

How to Join: Scan the QR code on the flyer to register!

Elks Hoop Shoot Free Throw Events

Attention hoop fans! The Elks Hoop Shoot is offering a free workshop and competition to help local youth improve their skills, build confidence, and have fun.

Event Details:

• Ages: Free to all Loveland youth, ages 8–13

• Time: 12:45 PM – 4:00 PM

• Location: Mountain View High School (3500 Mountain Lion Drive, Loveland, CO 80537)

Key Dates:

• Instructional Workshop ("Train Up"): Saturday, October 17th

• Hoop Shoot Competition: Saturday, November 14th

How to Register: Scan the QR code on the flyer or email hoopshoot1051@gmail.com for more information.

Is your student interested in continuing to compete in athletics after high school?

Todd Kelly from Kelly College Consulting will help student-athletes and families better understand the college recruiting process, including scholarships and opportunities at different levels of college athletics, communicating with college coaches, athletic resumes, social media, and what to look for when visiting colleges.

This session is designed for middle and high school students and their families, whether they are just beginning to explore college athletics or are already involved in the recruiting process.

Date: November 4, 2026

Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Location: Auditorium at MVHS, 3500 Mountain Lion Dr, Loveland

Topics Covered:

• Understanding the Recruiting Process

• Scholarships at Each Level of Play

• Questions to Ask on a Visit

• Social Media in Recruiting

• How to Communicate with Coaches

• Building an Athletic Resume

JOIN US! Dinner will be provided, and no registration is required.

Questions? Call 970-613-6842