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A Word From Our Administrator Dear Richmond Families, As the weather begins to change please send your child with appropriate outside gear. As winter approaches, please keep in mind that we use the National Weather Service wind chill chart to determine if our students will be sent outside. Indoor recess is determined approximately a half hour before they go outside. Since weather conditions can change dramatically from the morning hours to recess times, please always send your children prepared to go outside. Next week Friday, November 20th at 12:30 Richmond will be hosting our first 2015-16 community Lunch and Learn program. Please consider attending our program that is planned and organized by our Student Council and Mrs. Rae Ellen Eberle. The schedule of events includes a meet and greet with Richmond Administrators, student-led STEM presentation, lunch with Student Council and administration, and school tours led by our Student Council. Additional topics that will be discussed include Love and Logic, iPad use, PBIS, Buddy Program LMC, and Skype. Our K-5 are up and running with Words Their Way. Words Their Way is our new developmental spelling, phonics, and vocabulary program that is intended to be a part of a balanced literacy program that includes fluency, comprehension and writing. Word study is implemented as a component of the literacy plan and is also interwoven in actual reading and writing texts. Words Their Way allows for a personalized approach to learning for students because a pre-assessment provides both the student and teacher feedback that guides next instructional steps. Therefore, students are given words to study based on their learning needs in order to discover the common attributes which allows them to actively construct their own knowledge of spelling patterns. Students learn features of words by completing activities such as word sorting, word hunts, games, drawing and labeling. Students work individually, with partners, and in small groups to maximize their learning and understanding of words. Have a wonderful and safe weekend! Gena Santharam Principal/Director of Special Education Richmond School District
Mark Your Calendars November 13 – Fall Dance at Lake Country School, 7:009:00pm, 7th & 8th Grade only November 16 – 2nd Grade Small Moments Writing Event, 2nd Grade Rooms, 3:30-4:30pm November 17 – Vision Screening JK-3rd Grade, Community Room November 18 – Senior Kindergarten Fall Fest, Cafeteria, 8:45-10:45am November 18 – Student Council Meeting, LMC, 3:164:30pm November 19 – AAGT Game & Parent Night, Richmond School, 6:00-7:30pm November 20 – Community Lunch, LMC, 12:30-1:45pm November 20 – PTOBC 5/6th Grade Lock-In, Gym & Cafeteria, 7:00-9:00pm
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Richmond School Choir Concert Calendar... K-5 WINTER CONCERTS Dec. 15th, 6:30 p.m. – Grades K-2 Choir Reception to follow Dec. 16th, 6:30 p.m. – Grades 3-5 Choir Reception to follow Concert Dress by Event Winter Concert (Grades K-5): This is a formal performance, and we ask all students to wear dress clothes (examples include: dresses, skirts, dress pants with dress shoes for girls; dress pants, button-down shirts, nice sweaters for boys). Please no jeans or sneakers. 6-8 WINTER CONCERTS Dec. 17th, 6:30 p.m. – Grades 6-8 Choir and Band Reception to follow Winter Concert: This is a formal performance. All middle school band and choir students are asked to wear black and white dress clothes: a white or black dress shirt with black bottoms and black dress shoes. Please no jeans or sneakers. END OF YEAR CONCERTS May 17th, 4:30 p.m. - 3-4 CHOIR May 19th, 4:30 p.m. - 5-8 CHOIRS AND 6-8 BAND
Richmond Spirit Wear for the Holidays! Get into the holiday season with the spirit of Richmond wear! We have updated the online spirit wear store and have added a few new fabulous items. Show your school spirit with Chargers Spirit Wear available in a variety of colors, sizes, styles, and accessories. Holiday Spirit Wear Flyer Check out our selection of t-shirts, long sleeve shirts, polo shirts, track jackets, sweatshirts, hoodies, jackets, winter accessories, water bottles, and many more exciting products. Every Friday throughout the year is Richmond School Spirit Day. Show your Charger Pride with these popular items! Check it out at: http://www.promoplace.com/30189/stores/chargers
Purchases are made via credit card and are shipped either to the school or can be picked up at Mid-City Sports. As in the past, there are no refunds or exchanges. Sample sizes are available for viewing at Mid-City Sports. The sale closes on November 19th with an anticipated delivery date of December 15th – just in time for Christmas.
All sales benefit Richmond School – thank you for your support!!
COMMUNITY LUNCH AND LEARN Who: PARENTS, Grandparents and Community Members
RICHMOND SCRIP HOLIDAY GIFT CARDS
WHAT: Join us for lunch provided by Panera to learn about all the great academic and technological programs your children experience at Richmond School. When: Friday, November 20 at 12:30-1:45pm in Richmond’s LMC. Please RSVP to Mrs. Eberle at
[email protected] or 262-538-1360 x306. For additional information on our Community Lunch and Learn, please click HERE.
It’s Not Too Late to Join Us – It’s This Week! G T Game Night & Parent Meeting
Opportunity for K-8 gifted/highly able students & their parents. Excellent parent sessions. Thursday, Nov. 19th, 2015, 6:00-7:30 pm at Richmond School For additional information, including parent sessions & registration form HERE. Questions, Contact, Donna Held, Richmond GT Program Coordinator
[email protected] or see GT ED website.
Upcoming order dates: Monday November 16th & Monday December 14 Please click the link below to see all the available retailers that offer gift cards through the Great Lakes Scrip program. Gift cards typically arrive the same week they are ordered. Scrip Brand Report 111015.pdf Feel free to email your order to the Richmond Scrip Coordinator, Kathy Mills at
[email protected] or if you prefer use the website www.shopwithscrip.com to order. There are many low denominations cards available for a limited time during the holidays that you may want to use for Holiday Gifts. Simplify your holiday gift giving by getting all the gift cards you need in one place. Every card purchased raises funds for the Richmond PTOBC with no additional cost to you. In fact, Richmond PTOBC shares a 1% discount to you on all orders. Order $100 worth of cards and only pay $99. Make checks payable to Richmond PTOBC Any questions, please contact Kathy Mills.
Celebrate World Kindness Day! November 13 is World Kindness Day! Please take a moment to talk to your children about what a difference we can make by being kind. Imagine what the world would be like if each person did one kind thing for someone else. Get started making a difference with these 10 simple ideas: 1. Compliment the first three people you talk to. 2. Write a hand-written note to a teacher. 3. Say good morning to the person next to you on the elevator. 4. Pick up litter. Spend 10 minutes cleaning a park or your neighborhood. 5. Place uplifting notes in library books, on restroom mirrors, on someone's locker, or on their computer screen. 6. Dedicate 24 hours to spreading positivity on social media. 7. Hold up inspiring signs during rush hour. 8. Leave a generous tip. 9. Send flowers to a friend. 10. Set an alarm to go off three times on World Kindness Day. When the alarm sounds, stop what you're doing a call/text/email someone simply to tell them how awesome they are. For more ideas, visit: www.randomactsofkindness.org
Yearbook Cover Contest
Attention all 5th 8th grade boys! Sign up to play basketball for Richmond! You have until Friday, Nov. 13 to sign up in your classrooms (5th grade) or on the list in front of Mr. Leland's classroom. Forms are due Wednesday, Nov. 18. Practices and games start in January. Required forms are located on the school website. Look for Student-Athlete handbook under the forms tab. Return all of the YELLOW pages. If you have any questions, please contact our athletic directors, Mrs. Wohlfiel or Mr. Leland at
[email protected]
8th Grade Families: ACT Registration If you missed the AHS meetings with information about the Honors’ classes – the presentation is now available on the AHS website. LINK TO INFORMED CHOICE PRESENTATION
Create on a plain 8 1/2” X 11” paper Include: The title “Richmond School”, year 2015-2016, and a creative theme. -The winner will receive a free yearbook. -Please submit your entry by December 1st. -Turn in to Mrs. Huffman or Mr. Holzer
Also you can register on-line for the ACT test REGISTRATION LINK ($10 enrollment fee) Dec. 5th Test date: Mon. Nov. 30th registration deadline Jan. 9th Test date: Mon. Jan. 4th registration deadline For additional information or questions, please click on HONORS or contact Mrs. Donna Held, Richmond GT Program Coordinator at
[email protected] or see GT ED website.
Job Opportunity at Richmond This is a great opportunity for a parent, grandparent or anyone who enjoys being around children to join a fun team. The job includes assistance with food preparation, serving, cashiering and clean up duties. The potential for a permanent position is possible when a position opens. Please come into the office for proper paperwork.
Lake Country Lacrosse Registration is now open! Please join us for an informational meeting on November 16 at 7:00pm at North Shore Middle School in the Presentation Room. For more information, click on LAKE COUNTRY LACROSSE or email
[email protected].
American Red Cross Babysitting Course Do you want to get your babysitting certification? Merton Intermediate School will be offering a course on Saturday, November 14 & 21, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to build valuable skills and confidence to be a safe and responsible babysitter. For more information and registration form, please click on BABYSITTER. For questions, contact Michele Cook at
[email protected].
The Friends of the Pauline Haass Public Library will present the Annual Holiday Book and Bake Sale to benefit the Library. Gifts for library lovers and users and home-made baked goods will be available. Dates are Sat., Nov. 21 from 9:30-2:00; Sun., Nov. 22 from 1:00-4:00pm; and Mon., Nov. 23 from 3:006:00pm. Friends who renew their memberships and new members who join will receive special gifts.
Parents United presents FREE workshops in the coming months SocioSexual Development of People with Developmental Delays, on December 1 from 6:00-8:30 pm at Country Springs Hotel & Conference Center. They will also be offering, The New Look: Old Ways vs New Ways of Looking at Autism, on December 9 from 9:00-12:30 pm at Richard T. Anderson Education Center. For additional information and registration, please click on the links above.
LAST CHANCE ORDER at SPECIAL PRICES! As many of you know, Market Day is no longer offering school fundraising programs. As a result, the Richmond PTOBC is delighted to be offering the Schwan’s Cares program this year. Through Schwans‐Cares.com, you can now order from Schwan’s Home Delivery and help our organization meet its fundraising goals. During the ACTIVE PERIOD of October 1st to November 15th, 20% of product sales and 40% of eGift Card sales will go back to Richmond. Those eGift Cards can then be used on future purchases. After that active period, ending November 15, Schwan’s will continue to contribute 5% of all orders to our organization for the rest of the year! (We have tested several products and they are even better than Market Day!)
Mitten and Hat Drive at Richmond! Brrr…it's cold outside! The Richmond 3rd Grade Girl Scout troop is collecting new or gently used (no tears or stains please) hats, mittens and gloves to donate to those in need this winter. Please consider donating. All sizes are needed (infant through adult). A drop off box is located in the office. Thank you!
Orders are delivered to your home, and can be done as often as every other week. There are two ways to support us: Order Online 1. Visit www.Schwans‐Cares.com 2. Enter Campaign ID: 21510 into the search box located in the upper right hand corner then click to open campaign. 3. Click the "Buy Now" button to purchase an eGift Card or “Shop Now” to place a product order. Order by Phone Call 1‐855‐870‐7208 and provide Campaign ID: 21510
Attention All 5th/6th Grade Students! The PTOBC invites the 5th and 6th grade students for a night of fun at Richmond School on Friday, November 20 from 7:009:00pm. There will be plenty of exciting activities to keep the children entertained! Once students check in at the front door, they will remain in the cafeteria or gymnasium until departure. For more information and a permission form, please click on LOCK-IN . Hope to see you there!
Vision Screening
STUDENT COUNCIL’S PROJECT BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION!!
The Stone Bank Lions Club and Prevent Blindness Wisconsin will be holding a vision screening for students in JK3rd Grade. Screening will take place on Tuesday, November 17th from 8:20am12:40pm. The results will be sent home for each child participating.
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!
The Bees are Buzzing! Do you love to spell? Are you a whiz at geography? It’s never too early to start preparing for the Richmond School Spelling Bee and Geo Bee. Classroom competitions begin in late October and continue until December. The final All-School Bees are held in January. Richmond has been very proud to have several of our students advance to the regional and state level in past competitions. For more information on the Spelling Bee and study tips, click on Buzzing Bees.
Do you or someone you know have an internet or gaming addiction? Join a community presentation for
parents of 7th and 8th grade students which will be held at North Lake School on Monday, November 23rd from 6:00-7:30pm. For more information click on INTERNET.
Amazing and fun-filled activities await your entire family during the months of November and December! Click on YMCA FUN for more information about these exciting opportunities.
