ABOUT US/INFORMACIÓN

Vision:

In partnership with families, students and community, be an academically excellent, caring and culturally-rich urban school.

Mission:

• To empower students, families and community to become active partners and leaders at Riverview.
• To produce very high levels of student achievement for all.
• To empower students, particularly students of color, to fearlessly impact change in their communities and succeed in today's global society.

• Math, science, social studies and literacy programs.

• Enrichment classes in music, science, and physical education.

• Before-school activities in orchestra, LEGO League, social emotional learning and more.

What are the benefits of Dual Language Learning?

Research shows that dual-language programs are the most effective in closing the achievement gap and improve:

• Critical-thinking skills, giving children the ability to plan and problem solve.
• English reading skills, compared to monolingual students.
• Cultural awareness and intercultural communication skills.

Is Spanish/English Dual Immersion right for my student?

YES! We serve PreK-5 grade students who:

• Are Spanish speakers with little to no English.
• Speak English and little to no Spanish.
• Speak a third language and are learning both Spanish and English.

All educational activities at the Riverview Spanish/English Dual Language Program are designed for PreK-5 students around a standards-based curriculum in reading, writing and math. This provides an integrated approach to education that balances the children's learning experiences with their stage of development.

Teachers focus on helping students understand what they read while building skills in phonics, language and vocabulary. The Project for Academic Excellence is integrated throughout the instructional day. All grade levels are involved in Reader's and Writers Workshop. There is a 60 minute period for teaching math every day.

The Dual Language Immersion program prepares English-dominant and Spanish-dominant speakers to be fluent in the four modalities of Spanish and English literacy by the end of fifth grade: reading, writing, listening and speaking in academic and social settings.

Spanish/English Dual Language Immersion Program: English and Spanish speaking students will be fluent in the four modalities of Spanish and English by the end of fifth grade.

Performing Arts: Multi-grade level performances celebrating multicultural activities using music and dance. Choir and band performances

Community Partnerships: Boys/Girls Club of America; Neighborhood House; Urban Teacher Education Partnership; Ordway Theatre, Harmony GTCYS (Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies)

Distinctive Features: All-day Pre-K and Kindergarten; Bilingual staff; small diverse student population; uniforms. Additional support staff to address the multiple needs of our students and their families

School-wide social skills development: Riverview Elementary School is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning environment through the use of a school-wide social skills curriculum: Getting Along Together

Before-school opportunities: Before-School ALC Program: Academic Support, Orchestra, Science.

Our students learn how to navigate a multilingual world while maintaining their family language and heritage.

Ecuador, Peru, El Salvador, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Mexico, and Chicano cultures are all celebrated and reflected in our school’s arts, food, social curriculum, and outstanding music program.

We help students build social/emotional skills through our school values: Safety, Organized, Attitude, and Respect (SOAR). We embrace a positive and culturally-inclusive environment where every student thrives.

Our Staff

Our staff represent various Spanish-speaking communities and are authentic models of the language. All of our teachers are highly qualified, many with a Bachelor's degree in their native language, and most have received  education-related degrees in the U.S.

Our Community Partners

The following partners join us in helping students succeed all year long:

• Music classes from MacPhail Center for Music.
• Artist residencies with the Ordway Theatre.
• Violin, viola and cello lessons with the Greater
• Twin Cities Youth Symphonies.
• Social/emotional and academic support with Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES).