Rieke Elementary School

 New online parent tool

Starting in the 2013-14 school year, PPS families will have access to student progress information in a new online tool called Synergy ParentVUE. 

ParentVUE will be available in multiple languages and also as a free mobile app.

 Families will receive log-in instructions to Synergy ParentVUE and links to online support materials in Fall 2013. For more information, please visit synergyspotlight.pps.net

There are five Lifelong Guidelines and 18 Lifeskills.

Lifelong Guidelines: Personal Best, Trustworthiness, Truthfulness, Active Listening and No Put Downs

This week we are working on: 

Initiative, Effort, Patience, Pride, Flexibility, Cooperation

 You might think that it's most important for children to start kindergarten knowing their ABCS, numbers, shapes and colors. But there are equally, if not more, important skills that prepare your child for success in school.

Raising an eager learner is the goal, and it can be achieved  through play and day-to-day activities. Here are the top readiness skills that kindergarten teachers look for:

• Excitement toward learning
• Talking about thoughts and feelings
• Listening to others
• Desire to be independent
• Playing well with others and taking turns
• Following simple instructions
• Ability to hold and use a pencil or crayon
• Recognizing numbers and letters