On April 28, 2022, Riverview School District earned two “Best in Show” awards, and ten overall awards, as part of the Washington School Public Relations Association (WSPRA) Annual Conference. Riverview earned a Best in Show award in the category of “Video (Storytelling) (for Districts under 10,000 students)” for “Dreams and the Future,” featuring nearly 20 students discussing what they see for themselves in the future. Framed around returning to in-person learning in the wake of a global pandemic, the video was shared with staff as part of the district’s “Welcome Back!” event in August 2021 and distributed to the community in September. Click above to view Dreams and the Future. A second Best in Show award, in the category of “Branding/Image Package (for districts under 10,000 students), went to the district’s “Get Out and Vote!” levy campaign graphics, branding, and materials. A sample is provided below. Voters approved two replacement levies in February 2022. “To earn recognition from WSPRA, and receive two Best in Show prizes, is truly a wonderful and humbling experience,” said Mike Ward, Riverview’s Director of Communications. “The WSPRA Awards we received this year truly reflect a culture of collaboration, connection, and innovation.” The WSPRA Communication Awards recognize creative and effective work in school district communications from across the state. Entries are encouraged from all public and private schools or districts, including special schools such as vocational-technical institutes, regional or county education service districts, education agencies, and private enterprises serving as partners with those organizations. Riverview earned additional recognition in the following categories: Award of Excellence Writing – “Tolt's New Administrators Discuss New Roles in the 2021-2022 School Year” Writing – “Snoqualmie Tribe to Provide Flags and Land Acknowledgment Within Riverview School District” Award of Merit Writing – “Cedarcrest Celebrates the Class of 2021 Valedictorians and Salutatorians…In Their Own Words” Honorable Mention Email Newsletter Print Newsletter or Mailer - Riverviews Social Media Campaign – Sharing Sunday Special Purpose Publication – The Riverview Way Website – RSD Re-Design

Beginning in January 2019, the Riverview School District launched #SharingSunday, a social media campaign through Facebook, which brought approximately 10 updates, stories, or news and information to our Riverview Community every Sunday afternoon. We are now bringing the weekly #SharingSunday to the district website each Monday, the morning after, so those not connected to our Facebook page can share in the great updates we share there each and every week. NOTE: Click the item below to see the full post and update. The links below will take you away from the Riverview School District website and link you directly to the Riverview School District's Facebook page and/or other websites. MAY 29, 2022 EDITION In honor of the Memorial Day holiday, we shared a video from the folks at BrainPop, which talks about the origins of the holiday and the importance and significance of the day in a kid-friendly, animated format. You can view the video below: Story No. 1 Cedarcrest Student-Athletes Show Up and Show Out at State Tournaments Story No. 2 Big Rock Classic Car Show Returns for Duvall Days (June 4, 2022) Story No. 3 Riverview PTSA Council Mariners Night (June 18, 2022) Story No. 4 Cedarcrest High School Senior Parade Information and Routes (June 8, 2022) Story No. 5 Class of 2022 Graduate Senior Walk Returns This Year! (June 8, 2022) Story No. 6 Riverview School District - The Week Ahead Story No. 7 Riverview Students, Community Partners, Administrators Honored at 2022 WASA Awards Luncheon Story No. 8 Cedarcrest Band Performances Live and On-Demand Story No. 9 REF Run @ Duvall Days - Friday, June 3! Story No. 10 Carnation Elementary Hosts a "Celebration of Us"

On Friday, May 20, 2022, Riverview School District was both giver and recipient at the 2022 Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA) Region 110 Community Awards Luncheon. The awards are presented annually to students, community members, administrators, and educators from across the region, recognizing their outstanding contributions to education. SOAR – Students Organized Against Racism | Student Leadership Award SOAR (Students Organized Against Racism), nominated by Riverview Superintendent, Dr. Anthony Smith, was recognized by WASA 110 with a Student Leadership Award. Organized at Cedarcrest High School in the fall of 2021, SOAR is a multiracial organization that provides a safe space for students and teachers to have conversations around race, equity, and inclusion and to constructively respond to issues and events. SOAR, consisting of over 40 student members was honored, along with teacher advisor, César Sánchez, for their work in raising awareness, building leadership capacity and helping co-construct student advisory lessons to help club, school, and district goals. SOAR members Jessica Barragan, Sasha Brissaud, Allyson Fields, and Aisha Rana joined Mr. Sánchez to receive the award. Hopelink | Community Leadership Award Hopelink, nominated by Riverview Superintendent, Dr. Anthony Smith, received one of WASA’s Community Leadership Awards, for their continued efforts in helping their clients and families achieve stability through the provision of basic needs, such as shelter and food. The organization also offers a myriad of services for clients that can help increase their income, improve their employment potential, maintain stable housing, and more. Hopelink’s Center Manager, Regina Kuzina, was on hand to receive the award. Dr. Anthony Smith | Twenty-Year Award, Retiring Superintendent Recognition Riverview Superintendent, Dr. Anthony Smith, was honored with a Twenty-Year Award for his membership and tenure with WASA, while also recognized, along with Mercer Island Superintendent, Donna Colosky, and Issaquah Superintendent, Ron Thiele, as Superintendent retirees this year. In January, Dr. Smith announced his retirement at the end of June, following 39 years in education and 9 years serving as Superintendent of Riverview School District. Dr. Randy Stocker | WASA 110 Award of Merit The WASA 110 Award of Merit was given to Riverview’s Assistant Superintendent, Teaching and Learning, Dr. Randy Stocker. Nominated by former colleague, and current Director of Teaching and Learning for the Lake Washington School District, Jen Rose, Dr. Stocker was recognized for consistently being a thoughtful leader and a deep learner, who consistently offers up ideas and vulnerabilities to help the greater good. He was also praised for his deep convictions about learning and an unwavering focus on equity for all students. In April, Dr. Stocker announced his retirement, effective at the end of June, completing a 33-year career in education. Please join us in celebrating the incredible achievements of all our Riverview School District honorees and recipients from this year’s WASA 110 Community Awards Luncheon!

As we continue to process the senseless tragedy from yesterday in Uvalde, Texas, at Robb Elementary School, we grieve with those who have suffered immeasurable loss. The school shooting that occurred yesterday has become an all-too common story, with many people again shaken at such upsetting and heartbreaking news. The Uvalde tragedy will be discussed, shared about, and posted about in the days and weeks to come. We recognize that students will hear this news and have questions, and perhaps feel anxiety, be worried, or even fearful in coming to school. Some of this may be enhanced by social media and exposure to local and national news. Riverview School District would like to share some resources that may help parents and families have those important conversations with their children. The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) has published a tip sheet and infographic, “Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers.” These are available for downloading, by clicking the links below: “Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers” “Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers Infographic” In Riverview, we have focused our efforts on prioritizing the safety of all our students and staff. Current and ongoing steps taken include: Staffing of an SSO (School Safety Officer), who oversees Carnation Elementary, Stillwater Elementary, and Riverview Learning Center; an additional SSO, dedicated to Tolt Middle School; an SRO (School Resource Officer) overseeing Cedarcrest High School and Eagle Rock Multi-Age School; and coverage from Duvall Police Department at Cherry Valley Elementary. Continuing, ongoing partnerships with Duvall Police Department, the King County Sheriff’s Office, Duvall Fire, Eastside Fire and Rescue, both cities, and additional volunteer organizations and groups dedicated to community safety. The district’s Emergency Management Committee meets semiannually, while each school’s Emergency Response Team (ERT) sub-committee meets regularly. Renewed contracts with Larch Counseling and Unified Counseling, providing ongoing mental health supports for students who may need external counseling services. Internal promotion of access and availability of Canopy, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff members. Implementation of ALICE Training for administrators, staff, and students in all schools, and hosting of community information nights for families. Here are additional resources for parents and families, which may prove helpful: How to Talk About School Shootings (Common Sense Media) Talking to Kids About Tragedies (National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement) How to Talk to Children About Shootings: An Age-by-Age Guide (Today.com) Students are encouraged to contact their school counselor, principal, or any trusted adult, should they need a place to turn for additional help. Thank you for your ongoing support as we continue to work together, as a community, in keeping our schools safe places for learning.

Beginning in January 2019, the Riverview School District launched #SharingSunday, a social media campaign through Facebook, which brought approximately 10 updates, stories, or news and information to our Riverview Community every Sunday afternoon. We are now bringing the weekly #SharingSunday to the district website each Monday, the morning after, so those not connected to our Facebook page can share in the great updates we share there each and every week. NOTE: Click the item below to see the full post and update. The links below will take you away from the Riverview School District website and link you directly to the Riverview School District's Facebook page and/or other websites. MAY 15, 2022 EDITION Story No. 1 CHS TV Drops Newest Episode Story No. 2 Cherry Valley Art Lines the Hallways Story No. 3 Riverview PTSA Council Hosts Riverview School District Day at the Mariners! Story No. 4 May 2022 Superintendent's Video Message Story No. 5 Shakespeare Comes to the Riverview Learning Center Story No. 6 CHS Girls Golf are WESCO South Champions! Story No. 7 In Case You Missed It... Tolt Bears Logos Revealed! Story No. 8 Riverview School District - The Week Ahead Story No. 9 Healthy Youth Survey Forum and Community Resource Fair Reminder Story No. 10 Carnation Elementary Celebrates Kindergarten Super Readers!

Click the image above to view the Tolt Bears Logos Reveal video! Following morning announcements to students and staff on Friday, May 13, 2022, and a notification sent to Tolt families that same morning, Riverview School District is excited to present to you the new Tolt Middle School Bears logos! This fall, after the passage of House Bill 1356, Tolt put together a TMS Mascot Committee, including students, staff, and parents, to change the existing “Thunderbird” name, logo, and image. Tolt students ultimately voted to make the Tolt Bears the new school mascot. Following this announcement, Spellbrand, a professional design company that specializes in school branding, was hired tocreate a unique bear mascot, a primary logo, and several secondary logos. As Tolt principal, Amie Karkainen, stated in her correspondence to families this morning: “We are thrilled with the results and excited to share them with you!” Tolt Bears logos were revealed to students when they watched the reveal video, following morning announcements, in their first period classes. We now share that video with our entire Riverview Community! You will begin seeing Tolt Bears logos immediately, as we will be implementing them moving forward and transitioning from previous imagery to these new designs. Please check out the Tolt Bears Logos Reveal video and thanks to everyone who participated in this process. We could not be happier with the results!

On May 18, Empower Youth Network, in partnership with Riverview School District, will be hosting a Healthy Youth Forum and Community Resource Fair at the Riverview School District ESC from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Use the QR Code on the poster below or click here to register for this free event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-healthy-youth-forum-and-community-resource-fair-tickets-311812538697?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb The Healthy Youth Forum is a community presentation of the 2022 Healthy Youth Survey data for the Riverview School District community, and complemented by a community resource fair. The night will include welcoming remarks by Riverview School District Superintendent, Dr. Anthony Smith, Director of Student Services and Principal of Eagle Rock-Multi Age Program, Molly Lutz, and the Executive Director of the Empower Youth Network, Laura Smith. Resource Fair participants include: Friends of Youth, King County Library Systems, Hopelink, A Supportive Community For All, Encompass and more. The Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) is administered to our 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th grade students every two years, providing important survey results concerning the health of youth with regards to areas such as substance use, depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, eating habits and medical access. The survey also provides an understanding of youth protective factors, such as access to caring adults, supports, coping strategies and hope. School districts, county prevention coordinators, community coalitions, community public health and safety networks are among the organizations who use this information to guide policy and programs that serve youth. The Healthy Youth Survey is a collaborative effort of the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Department of Health, the Health Care Authority - Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, and others.

We are thrilled to share the April 2022 Tolt Bears Art Show, live and on demand. Featuring terrific student work, Tolt art teacher Julie Lagace arranged a number of pieces from across Tolt Middle School and the work is available for viewing on the Tolt Live | On Demand page, on the Tolt website, where livestream and virtual events are posted and archived for viewing. Select Tolt student pieces are currently on display at The Grange in Duvall, and we are thrilled to share this virtual event for our Riverview Community. Look for more virtual events, like the April Virtual Art Show, and additional livestream events on the Tolt Live | On Demand page soon!

On April 25, 2022, Governor Jay Inslee issued a Proclamation declaring May 11, 2022 as School Nurse Day in the State of Washington. Through the struggles of a global pandemic, our Riverview Nursing Team has been invaluable in providing care and compassion in ensuring all of our students remain safe and healthy. In addition, our nurses handle more challenges than ever before and are essential partners in providing students the opportunities to be the most successful students they can be. "Each of our nurses see to it that our students are safe and healthy, both physically and emotionally, on a daily basis," said Superintendent, Dr. Anthony Smith. "I am so appreciative of the positive difference they make for our students, staff, and families throughout the school district!" We thank our Riverview Nursing Team: Candice Karp Cortney Nachreiner Ariana Squires-Loganathan Rachel Tomczek Kristin Uselman Michelle Wells And celebrate them today on School Nurse Day!

Beginning in January 2019, the Riverview School District launched #SharingSunday, a social media campaign through Facebook, which brought approximately 10 updates, stories, or news and information to our Riverview Community every Sunday afternoon. We are now bringing the weekly #SharingSunday to the district website each Monday, the morning after, so those not connected to our Facebook page can share in the great updates we share there each and every week. NOTE: Click the item below to see the full post and update. The links below will take you away from the Riverview School District website and link you directly to the Riverview School District's Facebook page and/or other websites. Story No. 1 Upcoming Kindergarten Events Note: Cherry Valley hosts their event on May 20 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. Story No. 2 Riverview Named PEI's 2022 District of the Year! Story No. 3 Sabrina Warren Receives the Bridge-Builder Award Story No. 4 May 2022 is Sources of Strength Month at Cedarcrest High School Story No. 5 Riverview School District: The Week Ahead! Story No. 6 Carnation Elementary Tiger Walk: A ROAR-ing Success! Story No. 7 Erin Jones Delivers an Inspiring Message to Cedarcrest Students Story No. 8 Tolt Teachers Share in an Incredible Residency Story No. 9 Staff Appreciation Week Meant Everything! Story No. 10 Tolt Bears Art Show is Live and On Demand

Photos courtesy of Mark Klune and Tolt Middle School staff. On April 27-29, 2022, nine Tolt Middle School teachers participated in a unique and intensive professional learning experience with Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge, through a partnership with the Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession (CSTP). Middle school teachers, from the areas of language arts, social studies, and science, received coaching, facilitation, and technical assistance in the areas of providing culturally responsive education in the classroom. Schools in our state had the chance to apply to CSTP for this residency opportunity and Riverview’s Teaching and Learning Department was approved to host Dr. Stembridge, following an application process led by Riverview Professional Learning Leader Mark Klune. Over three days of learning, Dr. Stembridge shared how culturally responsive education applies within a classroom setting. In this instance, teachers applied these practices by teaching a lesson to sixth grade students on genetics. Based on six themes (rigor, engagement, cultural identity, relationships, vulnerability, and assets), Tolt teachers learned how to understand, validate, and care more deeply about students as they plan lessons. The teachers learned how to build lessons around a state standard, attach increased rigor, and best increase the amount of strategic thinking and extended thinking for students. The nine teachers will be using these planning strategies during their teacher collaboration days. When planning a lesson, teachers learned to keep these five questions in mind: What do I want students to understand? What do I want students to feel? What are the targets for rigor? What are the indicators for engagement? What are the opportunities to be responsive? Research indicates that lessons designed with these questions in mind prove to be more inclusive and engaging for learners. Teachers were able to implement these strategies first-hand as they designed and taught a lesson on genetics to a sixth grade science classroom. Students were able to connect with the lesson’s materials in a meaningful manner and learn about key scientific principles in a new way. One teacher shared that, “Though we all respected each other before, it now feels like we are all on the same page and have a shared mission. Aside from the actual content learning, the biggest takeaway for me was feeling like I was at a school where I belonged, with this group of teachers. I am lucky to work in a place that values this learning.” “I have participated in a lot of amazing professional development over 22 years of teaching, and this, by far, is one of the most valuable sessions I have ever been a part of,” shared an additional participant. “There is the potential for some incredible change with this learning for all of us.” We thank Dr. Stembridge, our Teaching and Learning Department, and CSTP for bringing such powerful and engaging learning to our staff at Tolt Middle School. We are excited to see the positive impacts these efforts will have on student learning.

Each year, the Pacific Education Institute (PEI) recognizes individuals that support their organization’s mission to advance scientific literacy by promoting equitable, outdoor, locally relevant, integrated, career-connected, real-world science. We are thrilled to share that Riverview School District has been named PEI’s 2022 FieldSTEM District of the Year! Riverview joins Thorp School District (2021) and Puyallup School District (2020) as recent recipients of this award. Riverview’s K-5 Science Facilitator, Tiffany Ingham, and K-5 Science Program Assistant, Lyn Isaacson, will be recognized at an upcoming awards ceremony in September for their work with PEI and FieldSTEM. FieldSTEM is a program designed to help classroom teachers, schools and school districts implement equitable environmental and sustainability education. This engages students, educators, administrators, and community collaborators in building scientifically literate learners prepared to make balanced decisions for sustainable communities. These projects also help prepare students for the Washington science, math, and ELA (English Language Arts) assessments. FieldSTEM further supports students in the development of critical thinking and civic-minded engagement in the social sciences – subjects not formally assessed by the State of Washington. “This work has really been a team effort, one that would not have gained ground without district-wide support,” said Ingham. “Our work continues to make Riverview’s elementary science program full of opportunity for all our students.” Kristin Edlund, Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning, shared that, “This is a wonderful honor for Riverview and a direct reflection of Tiffany and Lyn’s vision and work in leveraging PEI’s FieldSTEM program to make our elementary science classes more successful and relevant.” To learn more about PEI and FieldSTEM, including a video which outlines the program in greater depth, please visit the link below: https://pacificeducationinstitute.org/work/fieldstem/#why-fieldstem-2