Riverview STEM Academy
Riverview STEM Academy is a comprehensive
K-5th grade school with a STEM program for
students to become problem solvers, critical
thinkers, and use the scientific method with a
dynamic science curriculum. Students use
structured approaches, like the engineering
design process, and employ STEM knowledge,
skills, and habits of mind, learning that it is OK to
take risks and make mistakes.
S.T.E.M. is Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
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Riverview STEM Academy will use Project Lead The
Way, known as PLTW as the primary STEM
curriculum. PLTW is an innovative, project-based
approach that fosters collaboration and builds critical
thinking skills.
PLTW aligns to Common Core State Standards for
Math and English Language Arts, Next Generation
Science Standards, and other national and state
standards.
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Riverview S.T.E.M. Academy
 PLTW First Two Modules
 Structure and Function
 Structure and Function: Pushes and Pulls
 Light and Sound
 Light: Observing Earth, Sun, Moon, and Stars
 Materials Science: Properties of Matter
 Materials Science: Form and Function
 Stability and Motion: Science of Flight
 Stability and Motion: Forces and Interactions
 Energy: Collisions
 Energy: Conversion
 Robotics and Automation
 Robotics and Automation: Challenge
Kindergarten
Kindergarten
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2nd Gd
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3rd Gd
3rd Gd
4th Gd
4th Gd
5th Gd
5th Gd
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Engineering, It’s Elementary
AIMS – Integrated Math and Sciences Activities
Digital Media Production Computers in each classrom
Aerojet – Aeronautics curriculum
BeeBots Robotics
Accelerated Math
Accelerated Reader
Virtual Field Trips and Conferences
Education City – ELA, Math, & Science
District Adopted ELA, Math, & Social Studies
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 Robotics
 Energy
 Aerospace
 Computer Science
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Kinder 8:15 – 1:42 & 9:00 – 2:27
1st 8:25 – 1:52 & 9:10 – 2:37
2nd 8:25 – 1:52 & 9:10 – 2:37
3rd 8:25 – 2:37
4th 8:25 – 2:37
5th 8:25 – 2:37
Kindergarten Slip Session - 1 Teacher
8:15 – 12:19 Early Session - AM
12 Students
Learning Center
8:15 – 9:00
24 Students
9:00 – 1:42 Late Session - PM
12 Students
After School Enrichment programs, Chess Club,
Lego Robotics, Homework Club, Reading Club,
Computer Club, Video and Digital Media
Production
After School Interventions – Teacher/ Parent
recommendation
Extended Day program for 1st and 2nd grade –
BASE
Gifted and Honors Education program for K-5
Student Care Center – 635-2379
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1st and 2nd grade Early/Late
and BASE Program
8:25 – 1:52 AM Session
BASE Program
Extended Day 1:52-2:37
12 Students
24 Students
BASE Program
Extended Day 8:25–9:15
9:15 – 2:37 PM Session
12 Students
School Site Council
PTA
Volunteers: Cat 2 – TB, Fingerprints
Paid Positions - Student Supervisors, Student Aides,
Intervention programs, After school enrichment
programs, Chess Club, Extended day for K, 1st, 2nd,
Lego Club…
 Automated Attendance and Messages
 Kindergarten Slip Session
 Kindergarten Early Start Program
 After School Interventions – Teacher/ Parent
recommendation.
 After School Enrichment programs, Chess Club, Lego
Robotics, Homework Club, Reading Club, Computer
Club,
 Extended Day Reading/Math/Science program for 1st
and 2nd grade - BASE
 Learning Center for All Students
 Gifted and Honors Education program for K-5
 Student Care Center – 635-2379
School Site Council
PTA
Adult Ed. Preschool
Volunteers: Cat 2 – TB, Fingerprints
Paid Positions - Student Supervisors, Student Aides,
Intervention programs, After school enrichment programs,
Chess Club, Extended day for K, 1st, 2nd, Lego Club…
Edline – Automated Attendance and Messages
Learning Center Program
Kinder 8:15 – 9:00
1st 10:15 – 10:55
2nd 11:00 – 11:40
4th 11:40 – 12:20
5th 1:00 – 1:45
3rd 1:45 – 2:30
Learning Center Program for all grades K-5
Response to Intervention – RtI
GATE Program
Intervention
Teacher
Grade Level Teachers
Resource
Teacher
Learning
Center
Learning
Center
Classroom
Teacher
Individualized
instruction
Small Group Fluency
instruction
Classroom
Teacher
Classroom
Teacher
Comprehension Story
Strategies
analysis and
readers
theater.
GATE/Honors Program
 Students clustered with certified GATE Teachers
 Challenge Program, Enrichment Packets
 Differentiated instruction provided in class
 Accelerated Math, Responders, Jr. Great Books, Jacob’s
Ladder, Kaplan’s Icons,
 45 - 90 minutes each day GATE/Honors time provided
during Learning Center.
 No Pull Out
Riverview School-wide
Positive Behavior Support Program
Anti-Bullying Program
Steps to Respect
We Have Skills
B.E.S.T. Building Effective Schools Together
Positive Behavior Support – B.E.S.T.
Right-On Rockets Tickets
Riverview Rockets Are: Respectful, Responsible, Safe
Recognition Assembly
Behaviorist Support
Systematic Supervision Training Program for Supervisors
Special Needs Awareness Program
School Staff and Student Awareness Professional Development
in Postitive Behavior Support and Behavior
Kindergarten Orientation
for 2014-2015 School Year
Here are some helpful hints that will help your little one transition nicely
into kindergarten and set him or her up for a successful year.
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Slip Session
A.M. Session – 8:15 am -1:42 pm
P.M. Session – 9:00 am -2:27 pm
Whole Group Time from 9:56 am -12:19pm (PE, Assemblies, Library
Computers, etc.)
Lunch 11:30 am -12:10 pm
II.
Volunteers
This summer, get your valid TB Test and fingerprints by Live Scan
completed. Both are required to work in any classroom. Get your
Volunteer Packet completed at the beginning of the school year. Forms
are located in the school Office. Then you will be ready to go as soon as
the teachers begin having volunteers in the classroom.
III. Pre-Kindergarten Assessment on April 28th from 8:30am-2:30pm
-Assessment will include (basic academic skills): writing name, verbally counting,
letter names, letter sounds, shapes, cutting with scissors and high frequency
words. (This takes about 15 minutes)
-Assessment information will assist in your child’s placement next year.
-Students are not grouped according to reading level. All classes are balanced.
-There are NO teacher requests, information on special needs are welcomed.
IV.
Kindergarten Readiness
-How did your child perform at his of her pre-kindergarten assessment?
-Does your child have the basic academic skills?
-Can your child: listen to stories without interrupting, pay attention for periods of
time to adult-directed tasks, take directions from a number of different adults, share
with others, follow rules, manage bathroom needs, button, snap and zip his or her
own clothes, control oneself, separate from parents/caregivers without becoming
upset, know the majority of letter names and sounds, take turns and speak in
complete sentences?
Language Arts
-Beginning of the year (August) assessment will include: uppercase and
lowercase letter identification, letter sounds and rhyming words.
-Nightly Reading! Set up the routine now! (20 minutes per night)
-Familiarize your child with Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes. Talk to your child
about story elements, such as, character, setting, problem, solution, beginning,
middle and end of the story. Read rhyming stories.
-Concepts of Print- Help your child by asking these questions while reading a
book: Where is the cover, title, beginning of the story and the end of the story?
-Also, ask your children the difference between a letter, word and sentence.
Mathematics
-Beginning of the year (August) assessment will include verbal counting and
writing/recognizing numbers to 20.
-Things to practice this summer: verbally counting forward and backward,
counting objects, sorting different manipulative by a variety of values, creating
and extending patterns, recognizing numerals out of order, recognizing
shapes, recognizing colors and sizes.
Fine and Gross Motor
-How to hold a pencil (handout available at prekindergarten assessment)
-Handwriting – D’Nealian Manuscript (prekindergarten assessment)
-Writing first and last name
-Cutting and gluing (using a glue stick)
-How to tie shoes and attend to clothing (buttons and zippers)
Riverview Rocket Rules
Be Respectful
• Follow directions and rules the first time
• Wait his or her turn
• Raise hand to speak
• Using good manners in the classroom and on the playground
Be Responsible
• Clean up after yourself
• Independence from parents
• Check backpack upon arrival
• Wearing clothes that he or she can manipulate on own
Be Safe
• Do not leave classroom or playground without asking the teacher
• Walk on blacktop to your play area
VI.
Plan on Attending
-Kindergarten Story Time and Back to School Orientation: Friday, August 7th at
11:00am in your child’s assigned classroom.
-First Day of School is Tuesday, August 11th!
VII.
First Week
Slip Session
-Sack Lunch
-Snack is optional
-Bring a backpack everyday
 Pull up to within 18” of the curb to load and
unload from the curbside
 Don’t leave car unattended in the yellow or red
zones.
 If you are going to leave your car unattended,
park it on the street or parking lot.
 Pull forward to the yellow zone to drop off or
pick up
 Do not double park to pick up or drop off
Don’t leave cars unattended
in the yellow or red zones.
Pull up to within 18” of the curb
Load and unload from the curb
Pull forward to the yellow zone
to drop off or pick up
Do not double park
to pick up or drop off
School Web Site: www.fcusd.org/rve
Parent/Student Handbook available-online
Parent Rights and Responsibility-online
Student Conduct Code-online
Principal email: tpeterson@fcusd.org
Office Phone: 916-294-2435