Happy Friday, Raiders!
It’s been an exciting first few of weeks here at Riverview, and we couldn’t be more proud of how our students have smoothly transitioned back into the rhythm of school life. Even though the weather feels like summer, the energy and focus inside our classrooms is all about growth and learning.
We’ve already seen students showing great enthusiasm, not only in their academic classes but also in their extracurricular activities. From Cross Country running and volleyball tryouts to golf, our students are embracing opportunities to get involved, stay active, and represent our school community with pride. Our NAX hockey students have hit the ice and the golf course, training for their upcoming season. Enjoy traveling to the rink in your shorts while it lasts!
In our classrooms, students are diving into new subjects, collaborating on projects, and exploring fresh ideas. The CTF (Career and Technology Foundations) courses are buzzing with creativity and hands-on learning, giving students a chance to discover and build important life skills.
We are also so proud of how our students are demonstrating respect for one another and their environment. Whether it’s lending a hand to a fellow student, working as a team during sports, or engaging in thoughtful discussions, our students are showing the positive spirit we value so much.
The start of a new school year always brings the promise of growth, and we’re excited to see how each student will continue to develop and thrive as the year progresses. Thank you for your ongoing support, and let’s keep this positive momentum going as we work together for a fantastic year ahead!
~Mr Pedersen & Ms Kruse
As the 2024-25 school year gets underway, it’s important the school and Division have correct information on file in the student record. It is available NOW on your parent portal. All families are required to complete a Correction and Verification Form for each student by November 30, 2024.
Access the form through the PowerSchool Parent Portal by clicking the Correction and Verification Form tab in the left-hand menu. Review and submit updates for each child linked in your account. Be sure to review all information, paying particular attention to phone numbers and email addresses as well as the emergency contacts on file. If you’ve recently moved, this is also where you’ll update your address information.
Completing the form is easy and takes only a few minutes. Simply, review the form and each of its sections, make revisions where required, and then select “Submit” for school office staff to review. Even if you don’t have any changes to make, when you “Submit,” the Division has a record that you’ve reviewed the data, and we know we still have the most up-to-date information on file for your child.
Step 1: Visit https://powerschool.blackgold.ca/public
Step 2: Login using your Parent Access Account.
Step 3: From the left-hand menu select “Student Enrollment Verification”.
Step 4: Confirm the information is correct for each of your children registered with Black Gold School Division.
Step 5: Repeat steps 1-4 for every one of your children registered within Black Gold School Division.
If you have questions about the form or are having trouble with your Parent Portal account, contact our office staff directly.
Join us for our School Council Annual General Meeting! This is a great opportunity for families to get involved in shaping decisions that impact our school community, stay informed about important educational updates, and build connections with other parents and staff. Your voice matters, and together we can make a positive difference for our students and school.
RESPECT - our Raider disposition for September - "due regard for the feelings, wishes, rights, or traditions of others. "
September 15 - last day for hot lunch orders
September 16 - RMS School Council AGM at 5pm
September 20 - PD Day - NO SCHOOL
September 25 - Terry Fox Walk
September 27 - Orange Shirt Day
September 30 - NO SCHOOL - National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Hot lunch ordering will open on September 1st- 15th
riverview.hotlunches.net; use code: RMSHL
Call the school if you have any questions 780-987-2204.
Robina Baker, Riverview Middle, and John Maland are coming together for our Terry Fox Walk on Wednesday, September 25.
T-shirts available for purchase - see office for order form
If you can help out with this please email rms@blackgold.ca and let us know your availability. Thank you so much in advance for your help!
On September 27, we encourage all Riverview students to wear an orange shirt to recognize the experience of those who went to Indian residential schools, to honour them, and show a collective commitment to ensure that Every Child Matters.
If you are new to town, please check out the Town of Devon Public Library. They have a TON of events happening, something for everyone. Check the link HERE or sign up for a monthly email of events. From Chess Club to Therapy Dog Thursdays, lots of good stuff is happening with our amazing public library staff!
In addition, did you know that Devon has a Family Resource Network? It is located in the Old Robina Baker School. I have added the poster in Community Events below for more information and contact details OR you can click the link to their website HERE.
The following resources and connections posted below are offered to support our Alberta families. They are brought to us by Community Education Services and are put together by AHS. Webinars where pre-registration is required, but they are FREE.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM The link to the poster is HERE.
My name is Ronda Kehoe, and I am the Learning Support Teacher as well as our school counsellor. I am not a therapist, but can support students as things come up. Life happens! My role supports students' individual learning and wellness needs as well as acting as a liaison to community and AHS resources. I can be reached through our main office phone at 780-987-2204 or by email at ronda.kehoe@blackgold.ca. Don't hesitate to reach out!
Over the course of the year, we will begin practicing our Emergency Response protocols. All schools across the Black Gold School Division participate in the same protocols and it is important that we practice these throughout the year so our school community is ready to respond should we need to. More information can be located in the brochure attached or by clicking here.
Don't forget to subscribe to the RMS Google Calendar in order to stay up to date on upcoming events. You can subscribe through this LINK.
This year we have also created an athletics calendar so that everyone can stay up to date. You can subscribe through this LINK.