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Weather Related and Weather Walking

Proper Footwear and Winter Walking

As Winter rolls in, here are some helpful tips to help you stay safer while walking:



*Rubber soles are best for avoiding slips on icy surfaces. Avoid leather soles, high heels, and shoes with open backs. Proper non-slip shoes typically have durable, anti-skid soles, and patterned or grooved tread for added friction on snow ice, and wet surfaces.

*Avoid walking on painted lines as they tend to be more slippery.

*Always use hand rails when walking on stairs or any type of angled surface.

*Keep your hands out of your pockets.

*Determine the safest path and take it.

*Watch where you are going and put down your phone.

*Take short steps to reduce chances of falling



Riverview School District Weather Related Schedule Changes

Emergency Information.....winter weather, power outages, bus route changes, delayed starts, etc.


The following information was taken directly from the Riverview School District "Emergency Information" website page: www.rsd407.org/emergency

WEATHER RELATED SCHEDULE CHANGES

PLEASE NOTE THAT RIVERVIEW SCHOOLS ARE ASSUMED TO BE IN SESSION, UNLESS A MESSAGE IS BROADCAST VIA TEXT, RADIO, TELEVISION, DISTRICT WEBSITE, AND/OR SOCIAL MEDIA


CONDITIONS

Situations involving snow, ice, power outages, windstorms, air quality, and floods are continually assessed and may make it necessary to temporarily alter the operation of school schedules and/or school buses in the Riverview School District.


CHANGES IN SCHOOL OPERATIONS

Changes in school operation schedules may be necessary, resulting in the closure of one or more schools for the day, a late start time, or an early dismissal time.


If it becomes necessary to dismiss students early because of inclement weather conditions, poor air quality, or a widespread utility outage during the school day, notice of school changes will be distributed to radio and television stations, ParentSquare, the District’s website, and social media outlets (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly known as Twitter)).


If a school is closed, all after school activities are presumed to be cancelled, unless otherwise notified.


EMERGENCY OPERATIONS MESSAGING

Messages will be broadcast via Seattle-area radio and television stations, available through ParentSquare notifications, the Riverview School District website, and Riverview’s social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and X.


INTERNET/SOCIAL MEDIA

Riverview School District


Facebook

Instagram

X


ParentSquare


Air Quality in Riverview School District https://www.rsd407.org/air


AM RADIO

KNWN (Northwest News Radio), 1000


FM RADIO

KIRO, 97.3

KNWN (Northwest News Radio), 97.7

KUOW (NPR), 94.9


TELEVISION STATIONS

KOMO, 4

KING, 5

KONG, 6/16

KIRO, 7

KCPQ, 13

The radio stations, listed above, broadcast news and information 24 hours a day, while most television stations begin news coverage at 4:30 a.m. Stay tuned during the morning; conditions may require a sudden change in operations.

PARENTSQUARE

The Riverview School District utilizes the ParentSquare communication tool for all district and school-specific communications with parents, guardians, and staff.


ParentSquare does not require parents/guardians or staff to “opt-in” to receive notifications. By using the email address(es) and phone number(s) you provide to the district, ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each active family and staff member. To access ParentSquare through a desktop computer or PC, you can register an account by visiting https://www.parentsquare.com/signin.

To download the free ParentSquare app, visit the App Store (iOS) or Google Play store (Android) today.

To learn more about ParentSquare, visit our ParentSquare information page.


FLASH ALERT

You can also sign up for automatic emails from FlashAlert.net. These emails are tied directly to the school closure and late start media broadcast system.

E-MAILS VIA DISTRICT NEWS

E-mail notifications, outside of those received through ParentSquare notifications, can be received through the district website, and each school website, by subscribing to "District News." When a new post is made by a school you are subscribed to, an e-mail is sent notifying you on that information.

Note: Not all emergency communications are broadcast through "District News" postings on out websites. Individuals are encouraged to follow district social media if they are not currently connected to Riverview as a parent, guardian, or staff member.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

If, at any time, you cannot determine what the district’s operations plans are, call the Transportation Information Hotline at (425) 844-4542.


MESSAGING

Messages provided by the district will be brief in nature when shared with the public. Examples include:


“SCHOOLS CLOSED”

All schools in the district are closed for the day. All meetings, field trips and after school activities will also be cancelled. No out-of-district transportation will be provided. No Extended Day services will be provided.


“SCHOOL IS (ONE OR) TWO HOURS LATE, LIMITED BUS TRANSPORTATION”

Schools will be either one- or two-hours late start. Students will be dismissed at regular time, unless announced otherwise. Parents should reference media outlets identified above for further announcements. Buses will operate on Limited Bus Transportation Routes, if announced.


For two-hour late starts, Encompass and Preschool programs will be cancelled. There will be no breakfast served to students on these days. Morning Extended Day services will not be provided.


For one-hour late starts, Encompass and Preschool programs will start one hour late, except on Early Release Fridays when there will be no classes for these specific programs. Breakfast will be served to students on these days. Morning Extended Day services will not be provided.


“NO OUT-OF-DISTRICT TRANSPORTATION”

Schools are operating, but no school district transportation vehicles (buses, vans, cars) will operate outside of school boundaries in the A.M. This will include special education, field trips, after school activities, sports, events, concerts, performances, etc. The district will evaluate road conditions throughout the day and any P.M. transportation will be approved by the Superintendent or appropriate designee.


DELAYS INVOLVING “LIMITED BUS TRANSPORTATION”

Limited Bus Transportation Routes (a/k/a Snow Routes) will be implemented in the case of snowfall and/or other emergency occurrences which make it unsafe for buses to pick up students at all regularly identified bus stops. “Snow Routes” will be communicated through collaborative messaging from the Transportation Department, Communications Office, and district office administration.


NOTE REGARDING EXTENDED DAY SERVICES ON CLOSURES OR DELAYS

If school is opening with a delayed start, morning extended day services will not be provided. Likewise, if school is cancelled for the day, there will be no extended day services provided.


If Riverview closes school early, students must follow the Emergency Plan on file with the school office. All students must leave the school building and after-school extended day services will not be provided for the safety of the students and staff of the respective school.


QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions during regular business hours, please contact the Riverview School District’s District Office - the Educational Service Center - at (425) 844-4500.


For Transportation questions, please contact the Transportation Center at (425) 844-4540, or visit the Transportation website at: https://www.bus.rsd407.org/.

Updated: September 18, 2023




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