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August:

August 17 - Teacher assignments available through Skyward at 12:00 pm

August 17 - Back to School Night 5:00-6:30 pm

August 18 - First Day of School (1/2 Day, dismissal 12:10)

August 25 & 26 - 5th Grade Band Information Zoom

August 28 - Tie-Dye Day

August 31 - PTA General Meeting RE library 7-8pm

September:

September 3 - Ice Cream Social 6:00-7:00 pm

September 7 - No School (Labor Day)

September 23 - Half Day School (Conferences 4:15-8:15)

September 24 - No School (Conferences)

September 25 - No School

Hello Riverview Families,

In just a few short days, we will be welcoming our students back through the doors of Riverview, and we couldn’t be more excited! There is such a wonderful energy in our building as we get closer to the first day of school.

Our staff has spent this week learning, planning, preparing, collaborating, and putting the finishing touches on classrooms to make sure we are ready for an amazing year. More importantly, we have spent time thinking about how we can create the very best experiences for our students—places where they feel known, supported, challenged, and excited to learn. Now, we are ready for the most important part…our students!

I hope to see all of our families at Back-to-School Night on Monday, August 17. It is always one of my favorite evenings because our building comes alive again with students and families filling the hallways, reconnecting with staff, meeting teachers, and getting excited about the year ahead.

Enjoy these last few days of summer together. The classrooms are ready, our staff is ready, and the excitement is definitely here! We can’t wait to welcome our Falcons home. Let’s make it an amazing year to SOAR!

Dr. Janell Urban
Principal, Riverview Elementary

At Riverview, the safety of our Falcons is always our top priority! Please review the arrival and dismissal map below so you know the correct route and procedures for your family.

To help keep our car lines safe and moving efficiently, please stay in line, do not pass other vehicles, and remain in your car while in the pickup line. Riverview staff will be outside each day supervising students and helping with arrival and dismissal.

Helpful Tip: During dismissal, please have your student’s name clearly written on a folder, piece of paper, or sign and displayed where staff can easily see it. This helps us identify your student quickly and keeps the pickup line moving smoothly.

Thank you for your patience and partnership—especially during the first few days as everyone learns the routine. Together, we can make arrival and dismissal safe, smooth, and efficient for all!

Student and staff safety is always our top priority. Riverview will continue using the Visitu Visitor Management System this year, following district safety guidelines. All visitors must check in through the office with a valid photo ID. The ID will be scanned into the system and a visitor sticker with your photo will be printed. This sticker must be worn and visible at all times while in the building.

For the safety of everyone, no visitor will be allowed in the building without a valid ID. We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work together to maintain a secure learning environment for our Falcons.

Our Riverview Little Library is now ready for families to take a book or share a book! A special thank-you goes to last year’s 5th grade classes, who donated The Little Library to Riverview as a way to encourage a love of reading and give our students and families a place to share books.

How does it work? It’s simple!

• 📚 Take a Book: Find a book you’d like to read and take it home.
• ❤️ Share a Book: Have gently used books your family has finished? Bring them to The Little Library for someone else to enjoy.
• 🔄 Keep It Going: There’s no need to return the exact book you take. The idea is to keep books moving and sharing the joy of reading throughout our Riverview community!

Take a book. Share a book. Spread the love of reading! ❤️📚

We can't wait to welcome our Riverview Falcons back for an exciting new school year! Join us for Back-to-School Night to meet your child's teacher, drop off school supplies, explore the classroom, and see all the exciting updates throughout our building. This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with friends, meet our staff, and kick off a fantastic year together. We look forward to seeing you there!

Is your 5th grader interested in joining band this year? We are excited to give students the opportunity to explore music, learn an instrument, and be part of the Riverview Band!

Mr. Harvey will host two virtual Band Parent Meetings via Zoom for families interested in learning more. Parents may attend whichever evening works best for their schedule.

Tuesday, August 25 OR Wednesday, August 26

During the meeting, families will learn more about the band program, instruments, expectations, and how to get started.

Interested families should plan to attend one of the two meetings. Please see the graphic below for additional details and Zoom information. We can’t wait to see our Falcon musicians SOAR!

The Knight School is returning this fall to Riverview Elementary! The Knight School Chess Team will be your school's official chess team and chess party.

In this kid-centered classroom environment, we teach our kids every cool trick, strategy, opening, and tactic in chessdom and our kids soon learn to love and master chess and to masterfully control their classrooms, sports fields, and home lives as well! Laughter, fast clocks, and compelling teaching approaches make this class the week's highlight for the current 4500 Chess Party members who make up the awesome network of The Knight School's 300+ school chess teams.

Join The Knight School chess party and give your child the gift of amazing chess friends, undeniable academic confidence, self-identity as a smart kid, and a weekly dose of childhood joy that is the highlight of their week! Sign up today! Learn more and sign up for our school chess team at www.theknightschool.com or email Coach Brian Harris: brian@theknightschool.com (785) 341-6590.

Classroom setup volunteers needed! If you would like to lend a hand, please sign up below. Our Riverview teachers love the support.

Looking for a great way to get involved at Riverview? Join our Riverview PTA! Becoming a member is one of the easiest ways to support our students, staff, and school community.

The PTA provides incredible opportunities throughout the year, including family events, student celebrations, staff appreciation, fundraising efforts, and so much more. Whether you have time to volunteer or simply want to support the great work they do, your membership makes a difference.

Together, we can make this an amazing year for our Falcons. We hope you'll consider joining the Riverview PTA and helping us create memorable experiences for all of our students!

Show Your Falcon Pride! Gear up for an amazing 2026–2027 school year with brand-new Riverview Falcon spirit wear! Whether you're looking for t-shirts, hoodies, hats, or other Falcon favorites, there's something for every member of the family. Ordering window closes August 24th.

Check out the spirit wear store using the link below and get your Falcon sporting some new swag this year. Let's fill Riverview with blue, red, and white and show our Falcon pride all year long!

Tie-Dye Day is coming up!

The PTA is offering white T-shirts for students to tie-dye, and you can order yours now!

Shirts are just $7 each - Instructions to pay are on the form

Once teachers are assigned, shirts will be delivered straight to your child’s classroom!

Deadline to order is Friday, August 21st.

Use the link below to place your order or scan the barcode with another phone!

Let’s get colorful, Riverview

Beginning this school year, a new Kansas law prohibits students from using or accessing personal electronic devices during the school day while on school property. This includes cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, wireless earbuds, smart glasses, and similar devices. Devices should be powered off and put away from the start of the school day until dismissal.

Please help us by discussing this new expectation with your child before school begins. Students may always use a school phone if they need to contact a parent during the day. Families should also be aware that USD 232 is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal devices brought to school.

Thank you for partnering with us as we implement this new state requirement and continue to provide a focused, distraction-free learning environment for all students.

Vision

Together at Riverview Elementary, we foster excellence, belonging, and growth so all students are prepared for a bright future.

Mission

At Riverview Elementary, our mission is to create a supportive and inclusive learning community where every student is empowered to achieve excellence, build meaningful connections, and grow academically, socially, and emotionally each day.