Richmond Reporter - Richmond School

A Word from Our Administrator Dear Richmond Families, Important Notice This week, administration was informed about a Waukesha County community issue regarding sexting. After collaborating with Officer Dan Baumann from the Waukesha Sheriff’s Department, we would like to extend our learning to parents and ask that you speak with your children. On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Waukesha Police became aware that minor students were using personal cell phones and computing devices to share nude photographs and explicit videos of themselves. These images were shared using the following apps: Keepsafe Photo vault Ky-calc Secret calculator Photo locker iMessage Facebook messenger Kik Snapchat Secret Vault

Mark Your Calendars  March 13 –Cancelled, PTOBC Open Gym, 2:00-4:00pm, Richmond Gym March 14 – BOE Meeting, 6:00pm, Community Room March 14 – 6th Grade Band Concert, 6:30pm, North Lake School March 15 – 7th/ 8th Grade Band & Jazz Band Tour, 8:15am-1:45pm, Stone Bank & North Lake Schools March 15 – 7th/8th Grade Band & Jazz Concert, 6:30pm, North Lake School March 16 – Student Council Meeting, 3:16-4:30pm, LMC

Many of these apps appear as a calculator that when the proper code is entered, the photos are able to be accessed. Again, these images have been shared using personal devices such as smartphones and personal computers. These images have been captured during non-school time and not on school property.

March 17 – Community Lunch, 12:30-1:45pm, LMC

As a result of this information and in cooperation with the Waukesha Police Department, the district is asking families to keep an eye on the personal devices of their children. In addition, Richmond School counselors are also addressing this issue with students during 5th-8th grade guidance classes. We hope that with the proper education and discussion of this serious offense, our students will make safe choices with their technology devices.

March 18 – Shamrock Dance at North Lake School, 7:00-9:00pm, 7th & 8th Grades ONLY

Celebration Congratulations! We are pleased to announce that two of our Richmond students, Chance Harrison and CJ Zehner, have been selected as finalists in the 2015-2016 Creativity Connects the World Art Exhibition! Their artwork showed a true connection to the theme, had stunning visual appeal, presented ageappropriate critical thinking, and responded to the theme with originality.

March 18 – 3rd Grade Kid Town, 1:45pm-3:15pm, Cafeteria

March 19 – Solo & Ensemble Festival at Lake Country School March 20 – Art Fair, 2:00pm4:00pm, Cafeteria March 22 – 1st Grade Dentist Visit, 10:00am, Richmond

Our students will have their artwork professionally framed and on display at the U.S. State Department this April. Thereafter, the artwork will be donated to the U.S. Department of Education. In addition, both students will receive a customized plaque with a replica of their inspiring artwork, commemorating this achievement. Thank you to Mrs. Karin Pacetti for submitting the students’ artwork into the competition. Reminder Parents of children in grades 3 through 8: Please remember to send a pair of headphones to school with your child by March 24. The state assessment, the Forward exam, requires use of headphones for designated Language Arts testing sessions. Have a safe and wonderful weekend, Gena Santharam

Community Lunch & Learn Don’t forget to RSVP for the upcoming Community Lunch and Learn on Thursday, March 17 from 12:30-1:45pm in the LMC. We will share a great new video our students have created about Richmond School! Please contact Mrs. Eberle at 262-5381360 x306 or email at [email protected]

Save The Date... Arrowhead Community Math Night Wednesday, April 13, 2016 6:30-8:00p.m. Arrowhead HS-South Campus Library All K4-12th grade math learners and their families are invited to spend an evening doing exciting math activities together with area math teachers.

The 6th grade boys white basketball team won the entire AMSAC championship!!! Go Richmond! A special thanks to the staff members who came to support them in their game!

Check Mates Chess Academy in April JOIN US FOR SESSION 2 Kindergarten-8th grade students are welcome on Thursdays after school; 3:25-4:25pm Richmond School Library Dates: April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5 & 12 $60 for a 6 week session (siblings ½ price) Registration due March 24th. CHESS REGISTRATION FLYERQuestions: Contact Mrs. Donna Held, GT Coordinator [email protected]

Upcoming Scrip Gift Card 2016 Order Dates: 3/14, 4/18, 5/9, 6/6

Place an order online at www.shopwithscrip.com or email your order to [email protected]

Next Week Join Us For … Summer Learning Opportunities Night Please join us on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 from 6:00-7:30pm at Merton Intermediate School.

A NIGHT OUT AT RICHMOND’S ART MUSEUM Featuring the many talented and inspiring artists of Richmond School. March 20th, 2016 2:00-4:00pm Please join us at Richmond School’s first annual Art Fair showcasing beautiful student artwork and lots of family fun! The event will take place in Richmond’s cafeteria and throughout the hallways of the school. Families can participate in a few “make-and-take” crafts, a photo booth, and two collaborative mural paintings. Each classroom has also been very busy collaborating and creating a piece of artwork that will be auctioned off at the fair. As a part of our 7th/8th grade Pop Art display we are also collecting canned food items for the Hartland Food Pantry. Hope to see you there! Mrs. Daugs and Mrs. Pacetti

Arrowhead Area Gifted and Talented Coordinators will sponsor an evening for K-8 students and their parents to learn about a plethora of amazing academic summer programs that provide enrichment and so much more. For additional information, click Schedule and Programs/Presenters. Questions, Contact, Donna Held, [email protected]

2016 LCYBS Rec Baseball & Softball is accepting registrations from February 1st-April 15th. Late fees apply starting April 16th. Visit www.lcybs.org for more information.

High Interest Day is COMING! On March 24, Richmond School will be offering “Explore Galore”! This is a morning filled with opportunities for students to explore a variety of hands-on, engaging activities and lessons with their class outside of our normal curriculum. We are looking for anyone interested in leading a session with students in a lesson outside of our usual curriculum. Students will be given the opportunity to not only “see and hear” but also “touch and feel” areas of special interest. If you would like more information on this opportunity, please click Explore Galore!

Arrowhead area summer school cooperative This summer, the consortium-run summer school will be held at Stone Bank School. The dates for summer school are listed below: June 15, 16, 17 (W, Th, F) June 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 (M, T, W, Th, F) June/July 27, 28, 29, 30, 1 (M, T, W, Th, F) No classes on Monday & Tuesday, July 4-5. July 6, 7, 8 (W, Th, F) July 11, 12, 13 (M, T, W) Class offerings will be published April 1st at www.2016summerSchool.com and registration will begin on April 11th. Please direct all questions to: [email protected]

Mark your calendars now! April 10, 2016 • Sussex Bowl Start getting those teams together! Registration forms will be going home soon or you can click REGISTRATION for a printable copy! Be sure to check your student's backpack for it. The ever-popular Bowl-a-Rama raffle baskets are back! We need your help to make them a great success!          

JK - Beach Bums & Pool Sharks SK - Parent Survival Basket 1st - Backyard Fun & Camping 2nd - Money Tree 3rd - Family Date Night 4th - Sleepover Boys, Sleepover Girls 5th - Sports & Tailgating 6th - WI Sports Fans 7th - Wrapped Mystery Basket 8th Gift Cards Galore

Raffle basket collection bins will be in classrooms starting February 18th. Want to help out the Bowl-a-Rama committee? Please contact Kierstin Anderson at [email protected]

The Bowl-a-Rama Bake Sale needs your delicious donations! This year’s Bowl-a-rama is April 10 at Sussex Bowl. Please consider baking a sweet treat to help make this family friendly event a yummy success. To donate to the bake sale, please contact Tracy Melzer at [email protected] . Thanks so much for your help! th

It’s time to register for Arrowhead Girls Basketball Shooting Camp and Summer Basketball Camps! There are opportunities for girls in first grades through incoming freshmen. For session dates, times and cost, please click on BASKETBALL CAMPS or SHOOTING CAMPS. For questions, contact Rick Witte at [email protected].

Saturday, March 12th, 2016 9am-11am Where: Arrowhead High School South Campus Cafeteria What: Easter Egg Hunts Starting at 9:30 & 10:15 followed by crafts and more! Who: Children of all ages! *Please bring your own baskets!

Parents United is a consortium of school districts that will be presenting “Mental Health; Troubled Waters”, Navigating Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Guest speaker, Brian Fidlin, PsyD will be presenting strategies to assist children, adolescents, parents and families on Wednesday, April 13 from 9:00am-12:30pm at the Richard T Anderson Education Center on the WCTC Campus in Pewaukee. Pre-registration is REQUIRED for this workshop! Please email th [email protected] by April 8 , if interested in attending.

Arrowhead Hawkette Team Auditions

Dance

Audition Workshops: Monday, March 14th 6:30-9:00pm Tuesday, March 15th 6:30-9:00pm Auditions: Wednesday, March 16th from 7:00 until completion of auditions Parent/Player Informational Meeting: Tuesday, March 8th at 6:30pm, North Campus Jr. Study Hall room For more information, click AUDITIONS. Contact Tami Ennis with any questions or conflicts at 262-391-3272 or [email protected]

The March Menu is

MATH ACCELERATION

now available. Click HERE

to print a

copy! At Richmond, students considered for math acceleration are in the top 2% of the population in advanced thinking and mathematics abilities. Students considered for acceleration must have participated in differentiation math activities in the regular classroom and worked on extension work with Mrs. Held. This does not mean that if a child worked with Mrs. Held on some math extensions, he/she is a candidate for acceleration. Most of our students will have their needs met with differentiation and small group extending but NOT acceleration. Mrs. Held and the classroom teachers have been communicating regarding possible candidates. Parents will be contacted by March 8th, if their child is being considered. At that time, parents will be asked to complete an inventory and must give permission for testing. If your child was part of the process previously and was declined, and you feel that he/she should be considered again, please communicate with Mrs. Held. Parents have the option to submit a referral form for their child. Please read carefully all the guidelines and requirements BEFORE you submit a referral form. The referral form (on the GT ED webpage link above) must be submitted to Mrs. Held, by March, 15th. Please contact Mrs. Held, GT Coordinator, if you have any questions at [email protected].

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Contact Mrs. Huffman or Mr. Holzer if you have any questions. Thanks for ordering early!

Student Council members will be managing the Box Tops for Education project. They would like to conduct a positive competition among all classes at Richmond. All box tops that are donated will be credited to each student’s homeroom. At the end of the year, the two homerooms with the highest number of box tops donated, will receive a pizza party. Parents please check expiration dates. Expired box tops have to be thrown away. For details on sending in Box Tops, click EDUCATION!

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