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This password-portal allows RIS families real-time access to student schedules, student absence requests, attendance information, meal items purchased, health information, report cards and conferences. You will also use it to schedule your personal conference for Sabre Launch.

• Families should update their contact information (phone numbers and email addresses)
• If you do not have access or have questions regarding your login/password, email Sue Fibranz or call 320-656-3701 x1131.

Required Back-To-School Registration 
All families must complete the annual Back to School Registration updates each year. Parents/guardians listed as “Family 1, Parent 1” in Skyward Family Access must complete and submit the ‘Back to School Registration Checklist’ on a computer/laptop.

• Family 1 head of household users should click on the Back-To-School Registration Checklist button under ‘Online Forms’ (left menu tab) (NOT New Student Enrollment) on a computer/laptop.
• Our Back to School webpage has a 3-step PDF to assist you with the process. This annual update contains IMPORTANT permissions needed before the start of school.

Teacher/classroom placement
Skyward Family Access contains your child’s teacher/classroom placement information. A great deal of time and effort has gone into developing these classroom learning communities that support all students. Our class lists are final and our teaching staff is working hard to prepare the classroom for your child.  

Schedule your personal 35-minute Sabre Launch conference
We are excited to have Sabre Launch on September 3 & September 4. By selecting the “conference” tab, please sign up for your student’s 35-minute Sabre Launch time in Skyward Family Access.

Sabre Launch will nurture the home-to-school partnership and offer more individualized time for your family and your child’s classroom teacher to establish a personal connection while introducing your child to their new learning environment. 

• All Families MUST pre-register for a SABRE Launch conference time via Skyward Family Access. 
• After signing into your account, click the “Conference” tab to view available time slots. 
• Families will meet individually with their teacher, so signing up is essential. We recommend that both the student and parents/guardians attend.

The individual conference times will allow for the following:

• Teacher welcome and personalized Get-To-Know-You time.
• Parents/guardians/students become acquainted with learning spaces, including the classroom, media center, lunchroom, STEAM lab (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Music), specialist classrooms, and lockers.
• Teachers gather new academic information from students via Fastbridge Assessments.
• Students drop off and organize their supplies.
• Parents/guardians fill out information on their student to help the teacher:
  • Learn about each student’s learning style.
  • Expedite the process of individualized programming.

KIDSTOP will be available for K-5 child care on both Sabre Launch days at each building from 6:30a-6p. 

Families new to KIDSTOP must register for the Boys & Girls Club KIDSTOP Program: KIDSTOP Registration - Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota This registration is for Sabre Launch only and does not include school year care.

• Note, you must complete both the registration and childcare forms separately. 

Currently registered KIDSTOP families must complete the All Day KIDSTOP Child Care form in order to attend KIDSTOP on the Sabre Launch days.

Please contact the Boys and Girls Club of Central Minnesota administrative office at 320-252-7616 with any questions.

Student pictures (for Student ID Cards and the Yearbook) can be taken before or after your Sabre Launch appointment in our gym. 

If you are unable to do so, we will also have a photographer here on Tuesday, October 1, for picture retake day.

Sabre Launch - Additional staff available
During Sabre Launch, school personnel and support staff will be available to answer questions and assist families with transportation, health services, nutrition services, social worker or counselor, specialists, special education services, and technology.

• Nutrition Services: Make account deposits in the office or online in RevTrak and complete the Free/Reduced Educational Benefit application. Each student will be offered one breakfast and one lunch each day school is in session at no cost. Seconds/extras are billed separately and not included in daily free meals. Please see our Nutrition Services Handbook for detailed information.
• Health Services: If your child will be needing medications at school, please bring them to the main office. Students must have a current medication order from the physician and medication in a pharmacy labeled bottle to match the physician's order.
• Transportation: Connect with transportation or request a change in your student’s transportation 

School Hours for 2024-2025

7:15a Faculty hours begin

7:20a Students may enter the building 

• Students should not arrive before this time (unless registered to attend KIDSTOP)

7:50a Class begins

2:30p Student dismissal time

3:15p Faculty hours end

Early Release Days
The following Wednesdays have been designated as “two hour early release days” to accommodate a staff training requirement for the state’s Reading to Ensure Academic Development (READ) Act:

1. September 25
2. October 30
3. November 27
4. December 18
5. January 29, 2025
6. February 26
7. March 19

Caregivers will indicate their student’s end of day transportation plans within the Back-to-School Registration updates. These dates are on our printed calendars and on www.isd748.org/calendar. 

Back to School - Arrival and Dismissal Procedures 

Safety is our top priority when working with your children. We constantly work with students to make safe choices, so we are asking for your help keeping everyone safe during our morning drop-off and after-school dismissal times. 

Between approximately 7:15-8:15a and 2:15-3:15p, only right turns will be allowed coming from 7th Street North into the west driveway of Riverview and when leaving Riverview back onto 7th Street North. We will have traffic cones out to mark this area. As you enter and leave Riverview, ensure you yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

For details, please see the Entering and Leaving on 7th Street North map.  

Morning Drop-Off
Our parent/guardian drop-off area is in the back (west side) of Riverview for all students (Door 19). 

7:15-8a: For student safety, please do not use the bus loop or drop off students in the front parking lot from 7:15-8a. 

Please see RIS Arrival & Dismissal Map for details.  

Afternoon Pick-Up

Our parent/guardian pick-up area is also in the back of Riverview (Door 19). If you pick up your children after school, please display the yellow sign (available at Sabre Launch) with the child’s name and grade.

Grade 5 only: the pick-up area is on 5th Street North at the fencing gate directly south of the building. Vehicles will pick up children on the school side of the street. 

Students will not be allowed to cross the road, so do not park on the opposite side of the street. Display the yellow sign (available at Sabre Launch) with the child’s name and grade.

Please see 5th Grader Only Parent Pick-Up Map for details.

The RIS School Supply List is for Grades 3, 4, and 5.

If you are experiencing financial difficulties and are looking for assistance with school supplies, email our school social worker, Connie Connor.

Grade 5 Music Ensembles
If your 5th grader has signed up for Band or Orchestra and you need an instrument, please contact Eckroth Music as soon as possible so they can assist you.   

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