Welcome to Riverview Middle School

RMS UPDATE -September 24^th, 2020

Immunization Forms

Immunization Forms that were sent home to grade 7 students earlier in the week, need to be returned no later than Monday September 28^th to Homeroom Teachers.

Picture Day

We have partnered with Lifetouch Photography for our school pictures. Attached is a flyer from Lifetouch.

Picture Day at Riverview Middle is scheduled for

 Tuesday September 29^th

LIFETOUCH FLYER 

Orange Shirt Day

We will be celebrating Orange Shirt Day on September 30^th. Students and staff are encouraged to wear orange. Students will learn about and discuss some of the experiences Indigenous People had with residential schools in Canada.  The story of the “orange” shirt will be shared in terms of its origin and its current symbolism –the reason we wear orange on this day.  Let us make EVERYONE in our community feel valued as the unique person they are and for the insights and contributions they bring to the world.  We can do this in part by bringing awareness to the injustices of residential schools for Indigenous People and by encouraging communities to unite in a spirit of reconciliation and hope because: EVERY CHILD MATTERS.

Cafeteria

Please make sure all orders are in by 7:45 am and the students homeroom class is clearly indicated.

In the event of an unexpected school closure, the funds for that day’s order will automatically be refunded.

In the event your child is out sick, the order will only be refunded if the cafeteria is made aware before 8:30am on the same day. Please contact the school at 865-3449, to let office know you have placed an order with the cafeteria, your child is out sick and will not require a meal to be prepared.

PSSC

We are seeking members for our Parent School Support Committee (PSSC). A Parent School Support Committee ensures that the parent voice is heard in setting education priorities and planning for improvements in our school.  The committee addresses broad issues related to the education of all children in the school, with the goal of enhancing student learning. We have many returning members, each year we look forward to welcoming new members to our committee. If you are interested in becoming a member, please send an email to Kim.marr@nbed.nb.ca stating your interest by Friday October 2^nd, 2020.

Meet the Staff

Each year we host a Meet the Staff night. Unfortunately, for the 20-21 school year, due to Covid-19 regulations, we will not be hosting an in person Meet the Staff night. We are currently working on a virtual Meet the Staff video, with brief introductions of all our staff. This will be emailed to you in the coming weeks.

Guidance Referrals

In order to meet the diverse needs of students, Individual and Group Counselling services will be provided at RMS school: Group Counselling provides a safe and accepting environment to learn and to practice new skills as well as to receive the support of others while participating. Individual Counselling is a responsive service in which we seek to meet the student's immediate needs and concerns. Parents can refer their child, by simply clicking the link below. Please note: Students will be prioritized according to need. The link can also be found on the school  website.

 https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspxid=318rTdLEEUmHCWjML0Zcn9RP3g4CFz1Mt1mFAVf4uSpUN0NaQ0FFNThXUzFUMDlHTEVaRlI2NEJDSC4u

Illness

We want to ensure you are receiving consistent messaging regarding student illness. Below is an excerpt from information that can be found on the GNB Website in the Return to School Plan.

Those who have two or more symptoms of COVID-19 must stay home and contact 811 to determine whether COVID-19 testing is required. If COVID-19 testing is required, individuals must follow Public Health advice for returning to school. If testing is not required, they can return once fever (with no medications) and other symptoms have been resolved for 24 hours or if they have been directed to do so by a health care professional. If tested, Public Health will inform the individual or parent (when a student is involved) when isolation may be lifted. 

 

Thank-You for your continuous support and modelling of positivity and kindness with our students and staff during these unprecedented times.

Please contact the school should you have any questions.

 

Have a great evening,

K. Plume-Marr

Principal

Riverview Middle School​

Good Afternoon RMS Families,

The monthly newsletter highlights important information and any activities we have happening at Riverview Middle School. Attached below is the link.

Newsletter - September 2020.pdf 

We are also writing to ensure you receive consistent messaging should your child become ill. Below is an excerpt from information that can be found on the GNB Website in the Return to School Plan.

Those who have two or more symptoms of COVID-19 must stay home and contact 811 to determine whether COVID-19 testing is required. If COVID-19 testing is required, individuals must follow Public Health advice for returning to school. If testing is not required, they can return once fever (with no medications) and other symptoms have been resolved for 24 hours or if they have been directed to do so by a health care professional. If tested, Public Health will inform the individual or parent (when a student is involved) when isolation may be lifted. 

Please reach out to your child's teacher or call the school at anytime at 856-3449.

Have a great day,

K. Plume-Marr

Principal​

Hello Parents & Guardians,

Our first week back flew by!

Below are some updates for the week of September 14th at RMS

CAFETERIA

Our Cafeteria opens this week. Some important information to remember about our cafeteria this year:

• To be able to obtain lunch the parent/guardian/student will need to order online using our Cafzone website. http://cafzone.ca
• Deadline to order is 7:45am of the same day. http://cafzone.ca
• A designate from each homeroom bubble will come to the cafeteria to collect the homeroom bubbles pre-ordered tray of food
• Items will be individually wrapped
• Zip cards will not be available this year
• Microwaves will not be available 
• Attached is a Parent/Guardian Letter from Chartwells with further information
• CafZone Parent Letter 2020.pptx 

ONLINE FORM & FEES

• Friendly reminder to sign your child’s student forms. They can be found at SchoolCashOnline.com
• Student Fees are also due and can be found at SchoolCashOnline.com

KISS N’DROP

• Thank-You to all who have been using the Kiss N ’Drop located off Pine Glen Road. We appreciate the effort you made to honor the school’s request.
• It is very important that you use this location to drop students off in the morning and pick up after school for the safety of our RMS Students, FLB Students and the younger children attending Unicorn Children’s Center located at the neighboring church and next to FLB.

MASKS

• Please make sure your child is coming to school with 2 masks per day
• Masks must be worn in all common areas

PICTURE DAY

• We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with LifeTouch Photography
• RMS picture day will be TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 29^th
• More details will be provided over the next few weeks

 

The first week of school was great!  

We have been very busy practicing all of  the Public Health guidelines that we must follow as students and staff to ensure the safety of everyone. We appreciate how much resilience and positivity our students and staff have demonstrated during this transition. Thank-You for encouraging your child and your on-going support to Riverview Middle School.

Please reach out to your child’s Homeroom Teacher or School Administration at any time.

Have a great week,

K. Plume-Marr​

Good Morning RMS Families,                                                                         September 7, 2020

Important RMS reminders as our children head back to school this week:

• RMS has a staggered entry by grade level
• Tuesday-Grade 6
• Wednesday-Grade 6 and 7
• Thursday-Grade 6, 7 and 8
• Parents & Guardians must screen their children prior to school, attached is a helpful guide to post on your fridge
• COVID SCREENER PARENT COPY 
• Upon arrival, students head directly to their homeroom wearing a mask
• 2 masks per day are required
• Masks must be worn in all common areas
• First bus arrives at 7:30am
• Walkers and Bikers may start to arrive at 7:45am
• Kiss N Drop is located off Pine Glen Road
• Please DO NOT drop off on Cleveland, Devere Road or the sides streets leading to the school. We have many walkers heading to FLB & RMS and for their safety we ask that you follow the traffic regulations
• Dismissal begins at 2:35pm
• Busses
• Pick-Ups
• Walkers

• Cafeteria will open the week of September 14^th-Details to follow
• Microwaves are not available this year at RMS
• Attached is the Code of Conduct -Teachers will be reviewing with students this week
• RMS- Code of conduct 2020.docx 
• Cell phones are only permitted during the day when it is teacher led. This includes lunch and recess
• The Operational Plan can be found on our school website