UPCOMING EVENTS

Yearbooks 2020-2021

If you are interested in purchasing an elementary yearbook for the 2020-2021 school year, we are accepting pre-orders at our elementary school offices. Please see the flyer for information regarding pre-orders for elementary yearbooks. All pre-orders and payment are due no later than Wednesday, May 12th.

Super Saturday

The elementary “Super Saturday” event will take place this year on Saturday, May 15^th from 10:00-12:30.  This is a change from the community calendar which says the event will take place on Saturday May 8^th. This event will take place entirely outdoors (weather permitting).  The events taking place during “Super Saturday” include the 3^rd grade Biome displays, 4^th grade Science Fair, and 5^th grade Wax Museum.  Projects and reports from Chikaming Elementary students will also be on display. 

MAY 15th – River Valley Elementary Art Show
The River Valley Elementary Art Show will be returning to the Three Oaks Public Library beginning on Saturday May 15th through Saturday May 22nd. Elementary student art projects will be on display for our families and community to enjoy. Be sure to come and check out all of the fun, creative, and artistic things as a part of the RVE Super Saturday event on Saturday May 15th from 10:30-12:30.

RVEPTO Read-A-Thon Fundraiser

The RVEPTO will be hosting a read-a-thon in place of the fun fair this spring.  The read-a-thon will start on Monday 5/3 and run through 5/14. There will be two different ways for students to earn prizes: donations and reading.  Once parents register their child they will be able to log minutes read each day.  Students will have a goal to read 20 minutes each day.  The RVEPTO will run a report every day and if student reading minutes were logged, they will earn one trip to treasure chest A.  The other way to earn rewards will be based on donations earned. This reward will be a trip to treasure chest B. The top reader and fundraiser in each class will earn a special prize.  If both elementary schools reach their collective goal of $4000 then the students will get to help tape Mr. Z and Mrs. Baumgartner to the gym walls!!! Please see the letters for information on registering students.  Let’s get ready to read!!

We need all parents to complete 3 easy steps:

1. Register your Child by visiting www.getmovinfundhub.com It’s free, easy, and fast to register!  For School Identifier use 5d4864e4c35af
2. Email and/ or Text your child’s student fundraising webpage with 10-15 friends and family. It’s super easy!
3. Post on Facebook or Twitter It’s two clicks of a button to post. The average parent has 300 FB friends. You’ll be surprised when donations come in from distant relatives/friends from HS/co-workers.  Post and see what happens!

MORE DETAILS IN THE HOOFBEATS NEWSLETTER

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RVMS Robotics

The RVMS Robotics Team, The Firebolts presented to the Three Oaks Elementary 5^th grade students this past week.  This was done for recruiting purposes in hopes of spurring interest in joining the Robotics Team for the 21-22 school year. The middle school students did an amazing job with their presentation and really displayed the passion that they have for the team and what it takes to develop, build, and maintain a functional robot (named Jeff) capable of competing in various events.  The future is very bright for “The Firebolts!” 

RVE Vegetable Planting

All RVE students recently participated in our annual tradition of planting vegetables.  This event is done in collaboration with organizers of the Three Oaks Community Garden.  All students had the opportunity to plant a variety of peppers and tomatoes which are currently growing in both elementary buildings.  In a few weeks, all elementary students will receive the tomato or pepper plant that they started from seed to take home and plant themselves.  Thank you to Mrs. Baumgartner and our TO Community Garden volunteers for always making this a fun and interesting event for our students. 

Helpful Information

Attendance Procedures

According to our attendance procedures, it is important that families contact the school when students will be absent along with the reason for the absence.  Please remember to give your child’s school office a call in the morning if they will not be in school.

River Valley Elementary PTO

RV Elementary PTO Facebook: Please visit facebook.com/RiverValleyElementaryPTO/ for all the latest information on fundraisers, meetings, etc.

If you would like to help the PTO out this school year please contact us or/and come to one of the meetings.  We meet every 2nd Tuesday of the month alternating schools.  You can find this as an event on facebook page River Valley Elementary PTO.  You can contact us on messenger or email rvepto@gmail.com.  

Transportation Changes

If there is a change in your student’s transportation, the office must be notified via a note, phone, or email.  Students without proper notification will be sent home the way that they would under normal circumstances.

If you have a transportation issue after 3:00 pm, the transportation department can be reached at 269-756-7899.

Bus Expectations

Please view the expectations for riding to and from school on the school buses.  These expectations are non-negotiable as it relates to the safety and security of elementary students that utilize district transportation services.
> School Bus Expectation

Family Sports Pass Ticket Option

If you are planning on coming to many sporting events at River Valley it might be a good idea to consider our family pass ticket option.  This pass allows admission for everyone in the immediate family to enter all RV athletic events by simply showing the pass or telling the ticket taker the number for your pass. Each family pass costs $150 and is good for all home sports in all seasons! It is a great bargain for your family and a one-time cost for the whole year!

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