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M.O.R.S.E.Y. - Information on 2020-21

Information concerning the Academic & Health/Safety Plans for Mustang Public Schools.

Need to report a COVID-19 exposure, positive test, or close contact? Please email COVID19@mustangps.org and someone from the MPS COVID-19 Response Team will be in touch.

Please reach out to your/the specific school with any site-specific questions (contact information is on each school website).
You may also contact our Administration Building by email in the event of an urgent need or emergency, and we will respond as soon as possible.

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Riverwood Elementary

20-21 Riverwood Site Specific Health and Safety Plan

Please review Riverwood Safety Plan & Mustang Public Schools Safety Plan.

Per the Mustang Public Schools Health/Safety Plan and updates this will be the protocol for all elementary students:

MPS District Updates - Beginning on Monday, September 28, all students in PreK-4th grade will join those in 5th-12th grade and will be required to wear a mask/face-covering while on any school campus or attending any MPS activity.

Who we are at Riverwood...

Our mission: Riverwood Elementary is a safe and positive place to grow. Students, families, and staff are challenged and empowered to reach their greatest potential. We are lifelong learners who strive to better our community.

Vision: We will be compassionate toward every student and nurture their individuality. We will challenge students to be creative and pursue their passions. We will empower students to be condent and successful.

Goals: Encourage, Engage, Empower

Contact Information

We encourage all parents with questions to email us directly at HillJ@mustangps.org or Poseyj@mustangps.org. We will do our best to answer your questions while we ensure the safety of our staff.

Please keep checking the Mustang Public Schools website for up to date information on COVID-19: http://www.mustangps.org/COVID-19.aspx

Riverwood Families

We are excited about the opportunity to welcome students back into our classrooms again! As you know, on Monday, December 7, 2020, Riverwood students will resume in-person instruction 5 days per week. Please review the Riverwood December Parent Newsletter for additional information and upcoming dates. December Parent Newsletter https://www.smore.com/jh6ga

Have a great weekend!

Jessika Hill, Principal, Riverwood Elementary

Counselor Corner

MINDSET MATTERS!

We will cover the mindset ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE with our students this month and in January. Below are discussion topics for the 4 topics within this mindset! Each of the 4 weeks in, we encourage you to stop and discuss that weeks question as a family.

Week 1 -TREASURE YOURSELF - What is one talent or skill you exhibit in your personal life?

Week 2 - BE MORE GRATEFUL - Who is one person you are thankful for in your home? At work?

Week 3 - THANK IT FORWARD - Think of one person you are grateful for and tell them thank you for something he/she has done for you.

Week 4 - ELEVATE YOUR PROSPECTIVE - Share with your child a time that you elevated your perspective.

STUDENT NEEDS!

If your child or family is in need of any assistance during this time, or for the upcoming holidays, please contact Mrs. Bornemann at bornemannb@mustangps.org

Tips and Tricks To Successful Distance Learning

Riverwood’s Distance Learning Holds/Checkout System

We are excited to offer another resource to help families get books in their kids’ hands. We will be implementing a hold/contact free checkout system. Below are steps to follow to place a book on hold, and then how to pick up that book once it is available. There is also a video attached to walk you through placing a book on hold online.

MPS DISTRICT ACADEMIC OPTIONS FOR THE SPRING

Elementary & Intermediate Families,

It is time to consider the academic options available to your student(s) for the Spring 2020-21 semester.

-IF you are happy and do not wish to change your child's educational placement for the Spring 20-21, no action is required.

-IF you wish to change your child's placement, please see below:

Here (https://forms.gle/jhhtyNv58XpsoGrG8) is the Application for Spring 2020-21

PLEASE FILL THIS FORM OUT IF ONE OF THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO YOUR STUDENT:

Your student is currently in a traditional classroom and you wish to apply for Mustang Virtual Academy for the Spring Semester -OR-

Your child is currently enrolled in Mustang Virtual Academy and you wish to return to a traditional classroom for the Spring Semester

-OR-

Your child is new to the district and you are interested in applying for Mustang Virtual Academy for the spring semester upon enrollment.

You must fill out a separate form for each student in your household.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11/15/2020 @ 11:59pm

Direct link to Application: https://forms.gle/jhhtyNv58XpsoGrG8

Supply Drive

Mustang Families & Community,
We understand that some supplies (especially sanitizer and wipes) may be in limited supply, yet still included on many school supply lists. We appreciate any donation of those "short supply" items to our schools, but they will not be required due to their limited availability. As always, thank you so much for your generous support!

Title 1

Riverwood Elementary is a Title 1 school.

What is Title I?

Ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education and reach, at a minimum, proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and state academic assessments.

For more information please visit https://www.smore.com/kmfwz

Box Tops

This year our school will be participating in the Box Tops for Education program. Cliping Box Tops is an easy way for your to help our school buy what it needs. Box Tops are each worth $0.10 and they quickly add up to real cash for our school. This school year, our school's earnings goal is $1800.00.

To help our school, just look for the pink Box Tops on products, clip them, and send them to school. For more information n the Box Tops for Education program, including a list of participating products and our school's progress, visit www.BTFE.com. Be sure to become a member to receive exclusive coupons and learn about extra ways for our school to earn.

I hope you're excited for everything we can do this year with Box Tops!

Box Top Instructions

Contact Us

Principal: Jessika Hill

Asst. Principal: Jenifer Posey

Physical Location:

11800 SW 44th Street

Yukon, OK 73099

Mailing Address:

12400 SW 15th Street

Yukon, OK 73099

Phone: 405-256-5200

Fax: 405-256-5215

Daily Schedule

Drop Off Begins - 7:15 am

PreK Lunch - 10:15 am

Kinder Lunch - 10:45 am

1st Grade Lunch - 11:15 am

2nd Grade Lunch - 11:45 pm

3rd Grade Lunch - 12:15 pm

4th Grade Lunch 12:45 pm

Dismissal- 2:35

Upcoming Events

January 18 - Martin Luther King Day/No School
March 12 - End of 3rd Nine Weeks
March 15-19 Spring Break

Reading Rockets Resources for Parents

Reading Rockets Picture Book of the Day

Reading Rockets Children's Books and Authors

2020-2021 Information

2020-2021 School Supply List

2020-2021 District Calendar

2020-2021 MPS Student Handbook

Please visit Central Enrollment for all enrollment needs.

Free and Reduced Lunch Info

Now you can apply for free or reduced school meals online! The process is quick easy and FREE, and in a few short steps you’ll be done! Since the information you’re providing is electronic we’ll be able to review your application faster than ever before! Read here to find out more!

Click here to fill it out online!

Still need a paper application? Click here.