Mr. Hunt's Quick Update
Events, Notes and Updates
New Info!
Hello Parkview Families! Just a quick shoutout to the Parkview PTK for organizing so many awesome, fun events for our students and staff! Thanks to all of you who donate your time and resources to make these events possible!
Quick Reminders
-If you have not finished registering for school, please do so
-Expectations at events from our Activities Director, Kevin Butters
Dates
-October 1: Read-a-thon
-October 13: PTK Book Fair
-October 15: Parent teacher conferences
-October 19: PTK meeting 4:00 pm in Library
-October 20: Parent teacher conferences
-October 28: Picture retakes
From Plymouth School District or Community Education:
Track/Hall Walking
For all ages (children must be with an adult). Community members can walk the PHS hallways & indoor track during designated times.
Halls: 3-8pm Monday-Thursday & 3-6pm Fridays Sept 8-May 21
Track: 5:30-7am Monday-Friday and 3-5:30pm Mondays & Wednesdays Sept 9-Dec 23 (Additional times may be available when no groups are using the facility.)
NOTE: To walk the track you will need to check out an access badge from the Fitness Center worker and leave your ID/keys until you return the badge.
Fee: Free, but enter Door 18 & sign in each time at the table located outside the Fitness Center
Child care
For children 6 weeks old through fourth grade. We offer caring and nurturing child care in three age-appropriate programs located at the schools.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/COMcares or 920-892-6922
Mini Pumpkin/Gourd - NEW
For ages 7+ (children with an adult). Unleash your autumn creativity by designing your very own Halloween or Thanksgiving centerpiece! Choose between a charming ghost gourd or a mini pumpkin and let the fun begin. We'll have everything you need, including instruction, gourds, glue, and an array of dried florals grown at Airy Point Farms.
Instructor: Nicole Sippel of Airy Point Farms
Details: 6-7pm Wednesday Oct 14 in the PHS Food Science & Agriculture Center
Fee: $39 through Oct 7, then $40 (includes all supplies)
Kayaking
For ages 10+. This introductory class is for those new to this water sport.
Instructor: Andrew Arentsen
Details: 5-6:30pm Tuesdays Sept 15-29 on Mullet River
Fee: $27/person until Sept 8, then $37 (includes kayak - limit 250 lbs, paddles, and lifejacket)
Boys Basketball Camp
For boys in grades 2-8. PHS coaches and players correct, teach, and help perfect the individual fundamentals of basketball. Camp consists of individual offensive and defensive techniques, as well as scrimmaging in small groups and competing in drills and contests.
Details: 6:30-8:30pm Mondays Oct 5-19 in PHS Gym
Fee: $18 until Sept 28, then $28
Home Alone
For grades 3-6. Children who spend time home without an adult will gain a knowledge of safety concepts. They will learn to use 911, what to do if the lights go out, and how to handle small emergencies.
Instructor: Denise Roth
Details: 4-5:30pm Monday Oct 26 & Tuesday Oct 27 in the Parkview Library
Fee: $28 until Oct 19, then $38
Intramurals
For grades 5-6. A variety of physical activities to accommodate different skill levels and interests, with a focus on enjoyment of physical activities, rather than competitive pressure. Participants will enjoy the benefits of movement, develop positive attitudes, increase self-esteem and positive social interactions, and broaden their skill, fitness and leisure activities.
Instructor: Kamie Gritt, Riverview physical education teacher
Session 1: 2:40-3:25pm select days Sept 14-Nov 5 in the Riverview Gym
Session 2: 2:40-3:25pm select days Nov 9-Dec 22 in the Riverview Gym
Fee: Free, but participants must be registered via MyRec in advance
Cross Country
For grades 5-8. Represent Riverview in competitions with other schools.
Meeting: 5pm Tuesday Aug. 25 in the Riverview Gym, during Riverview Sneak Peek
Register: via MyRec by Aug. 30
Fee: $30
Practices: 2:45-4pm school days at Riverview
Meets: Aug. 27-Oct. 5
Youth Center
For grades 5-8. Located next to Riverview Middle School, the center is open after school until 5pm on regular school days with at least one adult present at all times.
2:45-5pm school days; next to Riverview
Fee: $69/year or $34/trimester or $17/month
Speed Camp
For grades 5-12. Led by a strength and conditioning specialist, athletes will break down the mechanics of athletic movement. In 4 weeks, students will master the foundational movement patterns required to dominate their sport, reduce risk of injury, and out-pace the competition.
Instructor: Josh of Reforge Fitness, CSCS USAW, CPT
Details: 2:50-3:30pm Mondays Sept 14-Oct 5 on the PHS outdoor track (MPF in inclement weather)
Fee: $20 until Sept 8, then $30
Tennis Open Play
For grades 6-8. Learn the basics of tennis (forehand, backhand, serving) or keep advancing your skills (lobbing, poaching, volleying) to get ready for the spring tennis season!
Instructor: Jesse Frausto, Riverview Tennis Coach
Details: 1-2:30pm Saturdays Sept 12-Dec 19 (except Nov 28) in the Fairview Gym
Fee: $65 through Sept 8, then $75
Bring: your own racquet and water
Volleyball
For grades 7-8. Represent Riverview in competitions with other schools.
Meeting: 3:45pm Tuesday Aug. 25 gym in the Riverview Gym, during Riverview Sneak Peek
Register: via MyRec by Aug. 30
Fee: $30
First practice: 2:45-4:30pm Wednesday Sept. 2 in the Riverview Gym
Games: Sept. 10-Oct. 15
Lifting
For grades 7-8. Learn the basics of athletic-based fitness training and develop speed, explosiveness, agility, strength, & conditioning. Students who complete the class and pass the Free-Weight Safety Test can use the PHS Fitness Center independently.
Instructor: Christian Vollbrecht
Details: 2:45-4pm Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu Nov 30-Jan 14 (except Dec 23-31) at Riverview
Fee: Free, but you must register by Nov 25
Registration now is open in the MyRec online registration system. (Parents/guardians will need to create a MyRec account, if they do not already have one.)
For more information, visit https://plymouthwi.myrec.com, email commedrec@plymouth.k12.wi.us, call 920-892-5068, or visit the Community Ed & Rec office 8am-4pm on the south end of Plymouth High School (Door 18).
Reminders:
-Please make sure to drop students off no earlier than 8:30. We do not have supervision for students until this time. We are working to have bright colored vests on our adults in the morning so that you know it is safe to drop off. Thanks!
Attendance is important
- For students to be successful in school, we need them to be here! Accordingly, we are taking a proactive approach to attendance.
Under state law, parents/guardians can excuse a student from school for up to 10 days per school year with advance notice.
· School functions (field trips, sporting events, etc.) do not count toward the 10 days.
· Absences due to illness or medical appointments do not count toward the 10 days, as long as you provide documentation from the health-care provider.
Here's what you can expect:
· After 5 days excused: Informational letter noting that the student has used 5 of the 10 excused absences.
· After 10 days excused: Notice that the 10 excused absences have been used up and any future absences will be considered unexcused, unless medical documentation is provided.
All other absences are considered unexcused. If you find that your family is struggling with attendance for any reason, please reach out to me so we can work on solutions with you.
Please let Mrs. Menn or me know if you need help with attendance or have challenges preventing consistent school attendance.
Weather-related cancellations
Any weather-related school closings, delays, cancellations, etc., will be posted on our Cancellations webpage. If you would like to receive a text message, please sign up for Skylerts.
Where to find district news & info:
All families should keep the following current in Skyward Family Access, as that is the primary way the district and schools communicate important information:
• Email address: For most communications from teachers, schools, and district
• Mobile phone number: For urgent text messages (instructions for signing up for text alerts via Skylert)
The district also shares information via:
• School Notes weekly e-newsletter