MEET RIVERVIEW’S NEWEST EAGLE

While Riverview’s mascot was an eagle, there was no eagle representing the school. So, in conjunction with November’s election, Riverview students picked their new mascot.

Student’s were able to enter the voting booth and cast their ballot. When all the votes were tabulated, there was a new mascot. The problem was the eagle did not have a name.

The students were then able to name the new mascot. He was named Sparky after the PBIS acronym SPARK, which outlines the behavioral expectations of Service, Pride, Attitude, Respect, and Kindness.

The generous PTO helped in the efforts to bring Sparky to life. With the proceeds from the annual Fun Run, the PTO paid for over 20 murals of Sparky to be painted around the building. Sparky is in the hallways, cafeteria, and gym. The mascot is now a part of the traditions and the fabric of Riverview Elementary. Bringing Sparky to life was a genuine community effort from students, staff, and community.

Through this, students learned about the election process, what it means to vote, and how they can contribute. Working with the PTO taught them what it means to be part of a community and how it can come together around a project.

Students were also able to watch the muralist bring Sparky to life. They could ask her questions and learn all about the painting process.