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Riverside Newsletter
School/Community
Graduation Info
P-K-12 Activities
Movies
PPEL Info
Board Summary
Inside this issue:
Riverside Community Schools
Vision Statement:
To INSPIRE so that we motivate others to
bring out the best in themselves
To UNIFY so that we bring others together for
a common purpose or action
To ACHIEVE so that others may find ways
to attain a successful result
Postal Patron
Non-Profit
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PERMIT #4
PO Box 428
Volume 25, Issue 10
May, 2019
Riverside website is www.riversideschools.org
* Dr. Tim Mitchell, Superintendent
712-484-2212 Central Office
*Mr. Jamie Meek, Pre-K-5 Principal
712-484-2212 Intermediate School
712-482-6296 Elementary School
* Mrs. Mandie Reynolds 6-12 Principal
712-482-6465 Jr.-Sr. High School
*Mr. Nick Bates. Transportation Supervisor
712-482-6215 Bus Garage
Regular School Board Meeting
3rd Monday of the Month
@ 7 PM
Intermediate School
Media Center
District Mission Statement:
INSPIRE – UNIFY – ACHIEVE
High School Baccalaureate Sunday, May 5, 2019 @ Gazebo in Chautauqua Park
Supper @ 6:00 PM Services @ 6:30 PM
Elementary & Intermediate Art Show Monday, May 6, 2019 @ Intermediate School 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Elementary & Intermediate Field Day Monday, May 13, 2019 @ Charles Pigneri Sports Complex Grades K-2
@ 9-11:15 Grades 3-5 @ 12:30 –2:45
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Senior Class Night @ HS Auditorium @ 7 PM
Sunday, May 19, 2019 High School Graduation @ HS Gymnasium @ 2 PM
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Preschool Graduation @ 6:30 PM
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Next Steps-Follow-Up April 8 Special Meeting
Formation of “We R Riverside” Infrastructure Committee: Riverside Board of education will put together a committee of stakeholders to discuss current and future infra-structure needs of the district. The committee will review current evaluations of the buildings in the district, review how to proceed with needed repairs or improvements and review School Board Plan A & B. Based up-on that evaluation--support a plan to provide state of the art, safe, efficient and secure facilities. The commit-tee will review the results and feedback from the recent failed Voter PPEL vote and determine what can be done to be successful with the public in gaining the needed resources. This would include supporting a plan to gain the appropriate resources to address the needs. Plan A-Voter PPEL is Approved on June 25, 2019 HVAC System at Elementary will be addressed in a two-staged plan with stage one being completed between July 1, 2019 and the start of school year 2019-2020 Radon Mitigation will also need to be addressed in the building Proceeds from Voter PPEL (Property Tax 2020 and Income Surtax 2021) will be delayed one year but financing to address the immediate construction costs will be pursued Three Buildings for the next 15-20 years General Obligation Bonds paid off-2036-17 years SAVE Bonds paid off-2030-11 years Start Planning for one building consolidation in 2033 Determine and execute $200,000 General Fund Reductions over the next two years Determine the most efficient plan to operate a three-building format Goal: One Building Format by 2035 Plan B-Voter PPEL is NOT Approved on June 25, 2019 Two Building format next 15-20 years General Obligation Bonds paid off-2036-17 years SAVE Bonds paid off-2030-11 years Start Planning for one building consolidation in 2033 Determine and execute $200,000 General Fund Reductions over the next two years Determine the most efficient plan to operate a two-building format Vacate the Elementary Building in Oakland as soon as possible Would need additional Revenue: Voter PPEL or Bond for renovations in Carson Architectural fees for developing a concept would cost: $2000.00 13 additional classrooms needed at Carson-Could be internal renovation, additional construction or temporary classrooms (Two Classroom Unit $38,880.17 annual cost-does not include electrical-if plumbing the annual rate and hook-up would cost more)
Media Center-OK Computer-use classrooms Art/Music-space available Physical Education-Gym TAG/Title I-office space available Cafeteria-Small size could be issue-kitchen is okay with new oven Guidance-space is available
Goal: One Building Format by 2035
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We R Riverside Infrastructure Committee
The Riverside Board of Education is putting to-
gether a committee of stakeholders to discuss
current and future infrastructure needs of the dis-
trict. The committee will discuss current evalua-
tions of the buildings and discuss how to proceed
with needed repairs and/or improvements. Based
upon that information, the committee will adopt
and support a plan to provide state of the art,
safe, efficient and secure facilities. The discus-
sion will also look at the recent failed Voter PPEL
vote and what can be done to be successful with
the public in gaining the needed resources. This
would include supporting a plan to gain the ap-
propriate resources to address the needs.
Please contact the Superintendent Tim Mitchell at
[email protected] or 712-484-2212.
Above: Riverside FFA Chapter’s new Greenhands are left to right Jace
Rose, Rhett Bentley, and McKenna Sick.
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At the Junior-Senior High School, each month we highlight students who positively contribute to the
school by being respectful and responsible leaders. With addition of the 6th grade to our building, we
are pleased to now honor 4 students each month. April Top Dawgs are Conner Stevens, Kya Hack-
ett, Lydia Erickson, and Tyler Reed. Congratulations, kids! Keep up the good work!
Top Dawgs are rewarded with the privilege of being first in lunch line for the month, an “academic
incentive” in one class, and a $1 a la carte ticket.
Conner is always willing to put in extra work and help in whatever way that he can. He is respectful,
helpful, and pleasant. Conner takes his time and does a good job when working.
Kya is a hard worker and always strives for excellence in the classroom. She is great at problem-
solving and working with team members to get a job done.
Lydia is a kind, hardworking, and positive student. She gives her best effort in everything she does.
Tyler is a hardworking, dedicated, and kind student. He puts forth the effort necessary to do well in
class.
The Riverside TeamMates
Program is wrapping up an-
other successful year! Our
mentors and students have
enjoyed meeting, talking,
sharing and laughing with
each other and in a couple weeks, we will be celebrating the end of
the school year with a Pizza Party at Buck Snort.
I interviewed another student about what it means to have a men-
tor. This student is in the 6th grade at Riverside, and he and his
mentor have been together since 4th grade. They meet and have
lunch together almost every week during the school year. When
asked about what he likes about his mentor, the student said, “My
mentor is always interested in what is going on in my life. He lis-
tens to me and tries to help me solve any problems that I’m hav-
ing. Sometimes we tell each other jokes. I love it when he comes
to visit me; it’s great having him to talk to!”
The Riverside TeamMates Mentoring Program has been extremely
successful, thanks to the awesome mentors and students who par-
ticipate. All of the 6th grade students who requested a mentor
have been matched with one. Our next goal is to get going with
the students who will be 6th graders next year, but that means we
need more mentors. If you can spare about 30 - 35 minutes a
week to spend with a Riverside student, please contact Jana Hens-
ley ([email protected]) or Lisa Putnam
([email protected]). Or for more information, go to
https://teammates.org/
April Top Dawgs
The 2019 Prom Committee and Sponsor
Would like to
THANK
The Riverside Community,
Staff, & Parents
For
Your SUPPORT
In making our prom
A
HUGE SUCCESS!
A special thank you to Angela Fritz for her generous donation to
the Riverside Libraries in honor of her grandmother Janis Dober-
necker. On April 2nd Janis Dobernecker would have been 90. She
had nine grandkids, eight of which were girls and she always very
much stressed the importance of empowering women and building
each other up. She always stressed the importance of literacy and
education, so this donation is made in her honor to commemorate
her birthday.
Conner
Kya
Tyler Lydia
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RHS Booster Club has been busy running the soccer concession stands for
Track and Soccer- please visit the Booster Club Facebook page and sign up of
you haven’t! The funds from the concession stand support Riverside students!
In May the Booster Club will be using some of these funds to give its annual
scholarships to Riverside Seniors during Class Night! (Callie Kallsen)
Riverside Community Schools
Vision Statement:
To INSPIRE so that we motivate others to bring out the best
in themselves
To UNIFY so that we bring others together for a common
purpose or action
To ACHIEVE so that others may find ways to attain a
successful result
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The Riverside Football Cheerleaders will be selling Popsockets for $11 each. The
money will go towards buying additional uniforms, poms, and competition fees for
our larger squad. We WILL be participating in the Iowa State Cheer Competition
in November 2019! (Karla Keener)
Riverside Baccalaureate
Sunday, May 5, 2019
Gazebo, Chautauqua Park
Supper @ 6 PM Service @ 6:30 PM
Senior Class Night
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
HS Auditorium
@ 7 PM
Graduation
Sunday, May 19, 2019
HS Gymnasium
@ 2 PM
Let’s Go To The Movies
Dreamland Theater Carson, Iowa
May 3, 4, 5 Dumbo Rated: PG Time 1 hr. 52 mins.
May 10, 11, 12 Breakthrough Rated: PG Time: 1 hr. 56 mins.
May 17, 18, 19 Avengers: Endgame Rated: PG 13 Time: 3 hrs. 5 mins.
May 24, 25, 26 Avengers: Endgame Rated: PG 13 Time: 3 hrs. 5 mins.
May 31, June 1, 2 Ugly Dolls Rated: PG Time: 1 hr. 30 mins.
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: FRIDAY, MAY 24, 2019
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Reynolds Report (Mandie Reynolds, 6-12 Principal)
The school year is winding down, and we’re ready to celebrate Seniors’
graduation and their accomplishments. We will have Seniors’ last day on
Tuesday, May 14th, with graduation practice on Wednesday, May 15th.
Class night will also be the 15th at 7:00pm in the Auditorium. Graduation
will then be Sunday, May 21st, at 2:00pm in the Jr./Sr. High School gym.
For the rest of the High School students, finals will take place on Wednes-
day, May 22nd, and Thursday, May 23rd, with the last day of school being
Friday, May 24th.
One of the greatest things for me this year has been our Monday Morning
Meetings as they have served as a forum to discuss important topics, re-
view expectations, and recognize outstanding things that our students are
doing every day. Our staff spotlight last month was Tim White, who stu-
dents recognize as a great role model in our district both as a bus driver
and as a substitute teacher. Bulldogs of the week recognized were Cienna
Sorensen, Dennis Pilling, and Dustin Hering.
As the year winds down, I want to say thank you to everyone who continu-
ally supports Riverside each year, whether it's volunteering at an event,
cheering from the stands, or purchasing goods from a fundraiser, we could
not make it work without the help of so many. Thank you for your sup-
port today and every day!
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Riverside Elementary News
Yearbook Staff:
RHS Through The Year
Graduation
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Joyce Isaacson from Farm Bureau provided a lesson to our first graders on plants. After students learned
about plant parts and growing basics, they were able to plant their own grass ‘chia pet’ complete with a face
and ready to grow grass seed. Thanks, Joyce and Farm Bureau! (Alison Henry article and photos)
Kindergarten spent this quarter learning about forces and motion. At the end of our unit, the kindergartners
went bowling to experience the motion of the bowling ball down the lane, bouncing off bumpers to change
direction and finally knocking down the pins. Students were excited to tie what they had learned into a fun
and engaging field trip. A special thank you is given to Riverside Principal's Cabinet for funding the trip,
Thunder Bowl for hosting us, and to the Riverside staff who chaperoned our trip. This experience would not
be possible without your support! (Rachel Gunderson article and photos)
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March Pick of Litter (Jen Perkins Photo)
Row 1: Frankie Olmstead, Ayden Wilke, Jackson
Fox, Christopher Garrison, Jessica Meyer, Liam
Slauter, Cheyenne Moore
Row 2: A.J. Ward, Kas Rieken, Kayelie Weak, Carly
Akers, Savannah Brockman, Ethan Danielson
On Tuesday, April 2nd the Preschool classes attended a fun day of learning at Iowa Western Community College.
Every year, the students at IWCC put on a Health and Safety Fair for local preschool students. College students
teach elementary students about topics that come up in their every
day lives such as first aid, fire safety, sign language, shoe tying, traffic
safety, stranger danger, recycling and so much more! The day ended
with a skills demonstration by the IWCC cheer squad in which the
preschoolers even got to try some of the moves. A fun time was had
by all! (Lindsey Henderson article and photos)
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Riverside 5th graders participated in a Conservation Poster Contest
earlier this spring. This year’s theme was “Life in the Soil: Dig
Deeper”. The East Pottawattamie Soil & Water Conservation Dis-
trict Education Coordinator, Paige Volkens, is pictured with the
second–place winner, Adaline Martens. (Paige Volkens article and
photos) We also thank Ashley Houser for bringing to our attention.
Riverside Intermediate School was visited by the Water Rocks program from Iowa State University.
The students learned about soil conservation and ways to help the Earth through games and song.
(Ashley Houser article and photos)
Summer School
June 3-June 21, 2019
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We want to thank Mrs. Brandon for all the
music info and pictures.
Riverside
6th Grade
Presents
A Wax Museum
Thursday, May 16, 2019
1-3 PM
Jr.-Sr. HS Gym
See you There!
High School Baccalaureate Sunday, May 5, 2019 @ Gazebo in Chautauqua Park
Supper @ 6:00 PM Services @ 6:30 PM
Elementary & Intermediate Art Show Monday, May 6, 2019 @ Intermediate School 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Elementary & Intermediate Field Day Monday, May 13, 2019 @ Charles Pigneri Sports Complex Grades K-2 @ 9-11:15 Grades 3-5 @ 12:30 –2:45
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Senior Class Night @ HS Auditorium @ 7 PM
Sunday, May 19, 2019 High School Graduation @ HS Gymnasium @ 2 PM
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Preschool Graduation @ 6:30 PM
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The 8th - 11th graders had the opportunity to attend an "Electives Fair" in the
Commons recently. Staff and students leaders shared the positive experiences
offered to students by taking electives in high school. This was the first time we've
hosted this type of event, and thanks to Mrs. Kallsen for the idea and to all staff for
helping make it happen (Mrs. Reynolds) We thank the yearbook staff for the pic-
tures shared in this issue.
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On April 11th, Riverside 2nd graders participated in a nationwide Earth Day Groceries Pro-
ject. The East Pottawattamie Soil & Water Conservation District Education Coordinator,
Paige Volkens, handed out paper grocery bags from Ruback’s for students to draw environ-
mental messages on. Customers will receive these student-designed grocery bags back on
Earth Day, April 22. (Paige Volkens article and photo)
The Foods II Class recently competed in a Cup-
cake War. Staff at the Jr.-Sr. High School acted as
judges. We thank the yearbook staff for the pictures
shared below.
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On April 14th-16th, Riverside FFA members traveled to Ames, Iowa to compete in the 91st Iowa FFA Leadership Conference at Iowa State University. While at state con-
vention, members competed in their respective contests, attended leadership workshops, went on a tour at Ag Leader Technologies, networked with colleges and industry
professionals, and heard from keynote speakers at the general sessions. Final results for all 11 Riverside FFA members from state convention:
Chapter Activity Exhibit built by Katie Messerschmidt & Conner Stevens: State Silver
Farm Business Management team of Joel Henningsen, Caiden Goodman, and Taten Williams: State Silver
Greenhand quiz takers Jace Rose & McKenna Sick: both State Bronze (they also served as official voting delegates)
Ag Sales team of Wyatt Hough, Cailee Manzer, Dennis Pilling, and Mick Schroder: State Bronze
Katie Messerschmidt: Iowa FFA Band (We thank Mr. Johannsen and Cailee Manzer for submitting the pictures)
Katie and Conner
Caiden, Joel Taten
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The inaugural Riverside FFA awards banquet was held on March 29, 2019, in the commons at the junior-senior high school. Prior to the meal, there was a silent auction of
various goods. Following the meal, awards were handed out in the auditorium. It was a night to recognize FFA members as well as community members who have sup-
ported the local FFA chapter. Jake Kvaal and Todd Williams received honorary chapter degrees. Tyler Johannsen is the chapter sponsor.
Above: Mrs. Shugart helps display on the silent auction items. Above: Eli Petersen receives an Academic
Achievement Award.
Above: Joel Henningsen, Member of the
Year.
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During the recent flooding, Riverside students and community members banded together to show that Riverside cares by donating many cases of bot-
tled water as well as some cash. We thank all that helped us to make that happen.
The June Newsletter may come later than usual
due to the end of the school year. We will report
of Prom, Graduation, and other end-of-the-school
year events.
Above: Just a sample of the shoes collected during the shoe drive.
Stay tuned for the results.
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Student Council sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt prior to
spring vacation. The yearbook staff provided the pictures
shown here.
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Monday, June 10, 2019
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Monday, July 1, 2019
Saturday, June 8, 2019
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2 PM HS Gym
High School Baccalaureate Sunday, May 5, 2019 @ Gazebo in Chautauqua Park Supper at 6 PM Service at 6:30 PM
Elementary & Intermediate Art Show Monday, May 6, 2019 @ Intermediate School 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Elementary & Intermediate Field Day Monday, May 13, 2019 @ Charles Pigneri Sports Complex Grades K-2 @ 9-11:15 Grades 3-5 @ 12:30 –2:45
Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Senior Class Night @ HS Auditorium @ 7 PM
Sunday, May 19, 2019 High School Graduation @ HS Gymnasium @ 2 PM
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Preschool Graduation @ 6:30 PM
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Spring
Sports
Are
In
Full
Swing!
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GO DAWGS! GO DAWGS! GO DAWGS! GO DAWGS! GO DAWGS! GO DAWGS! GO DAWGS! More Spring Sports
McKenna Sick
Daisy Jasper
