Monday Morning Message
January 29, 2024
About Us: Rainbow Elementary School
Principal: Mrs. Maria Stauffer
Assistant Principal: Mr. Jeff Kuciapinski
Attendance Office: (rbattendance@casdschools.org).
The mission of the Coatesville Area School District, rich in diversity and committed to excellence, is to create innovative educational experiences, which are funded by the taxpayers, supported by the community, delivered by dedicated teachers and administrators, to ensure all students will become responsible, contributing global citizens.
Research shows that attendance is critical to student achievement. We want to emphasize the importance of your student’s attendance in both a virtual setting and a brick and mortar setting. If your student is absent or you plan for your student to have an early dismissal, please email excuse notes to rbattendance@casdschools.org within three days of the absence.
Email: staufferm@casdschools.org
Website: https://www.casdschools.org/rainbow
Location: 1113 West Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 383-3780
Facebook: facebook.com/coatesvilleSD/
Twitter: @CASDRainbow
Rainbow Students Follow the Wildcat Code!
1.Be respectful
2. Be responsible
3. Be safe
This Week's Schedule Rotation
1/29 Day 5
1/30 Day 6
1/23 Day 1
2/1 Day 2
2/1 Day 3
January Lunch Menu
A Message from Mrs. Stauffer
Dear Rainbow Families,
Rainbow Elementary School is proud to join our nation in honoring Black History Month. The celebratory month, also known as National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in the story of the United States of America and beyond. During the month of February, our morning announcements are going to focus on Fascinating Black History Month facts to celebrate incredible milestones and victories.
On Friday we will find out if the groundhog sees his shadow. Will we have six more weeks of winter or will spring arrive soon?
February also brings us Valentine's Day. This month we will be focusing on kindness as a school community. Classroom Kindness and Compliment Parties will be held on Friday, February 9th.Your child’s teacher will be providing you with classroom Kindness and Compliment festivity information. If you are donating a treat for classroom festivities, all treat donations must be store-bought items.
Kind regards,
Mrs. Stauffer
January PAW Recipients
Cameron Robinson- Ms. Cassidy shared that Cameron is someone to count on always on following the Wildcat Code. Cameron is always willing to lend a helping hand to his classmates. He is a very kind, generous, funny, and caring friend.
Aydriona Walls- Mrs. Delp shared that Aydriona has been a role model for others in her class. She is following the Wildcat Code. She is working hard to be the best she can be! Mrs. Delp is proud of her progress and success!
Emiliano Cortez- Mrs. Greeley shared that Emiliano is the definition of Wild Cat Code! He is one of the kindest, giving, and loving friends. He works so hard to achieve his goals. He puts a smile on everyone's faces. We are so lucky to have him in our class!
Joanna Teran Flores - Ms. Scotti shared that Joanna is a true role model every single day. She not only chooses to make the right choices, but goes above and beyond those choices and embodies what it means to be a Wildcat.
Norel Earnest- Mr. Maggs shared that Norel is hard working, kind, and diligent about completing academic tasks in a quality manner. She is always willing to help fellow classmates and offers valuable contributions to class discussions.
Chanel Stoudemire- Mrs. Guyer shared that Chanel is a hard worker and always follows the Wildcat Code. She is also extremely helpful to her classmates and is a wonderful role model.
Sahara Datil- Mrs. Williams shared that Sahara is kind and helpful to her classmates. She is hard working and consistently sets positive examples throughout the school day for her peers.
Alyns Morales Lopez-Mrs. Augustine shared that Alanys is kind and helpful to her classmates and teachers. She is responsible, honest and a hard-worker. Keep up the good work, Alanys!
Hazel Buckley- Mrs. Holden shared that Hazel is a true Rainbow Wildcat. She is kind to her peers and responsible in the art room. Hazel always allows her creativity to shine in art class.
Stella Lucas-Mrs. Holden shared that Stella is kind, helpful, and a hard worker who always follows the Wildcat Code. Stella is an amazing artist who always puts her own unique spin on her artwork and lets her creativity shine.
School Calendar Changes
Mark your calendars!
Friday, February 16, will now be a regular day of school to make up for the day that was missed, January 10, due to flooding and power outages. Our calendar has this date originally scheduled as a day off for students in observance of President’s Day weekend.
Should we miss another day of school, not considered a flexible instruction day, the next "snow day" make up will be held on May 24.
Love the Bus Month
Love the Bus Month is celebrated every February and is dedicated to the influence of the school bus in American school culture. The holiday appreciates the individuals and organizations involved in the operation of school buses including the drivers.
Love the Bus Month is an opportunity to showcase the amazing school bus drivers and all other professional staff that make student transportation possible in the Commonwealth.
Please help us show the love by having your student complete the coloring page and thank you card below to give to their favorite school bus driver!
PTO Corner
Support the 5th-grade year-end activities with our upcoming Nothing Bundt Cakes sale! Order forms will be send home the week of February 5th.
Our first Dine and Donate event of 2024 is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21st, at Rocco and Anna's in Parkesburg. Take advantage of the half day to enjoy a late lunch or early dinner!
Save the Date for the return of Designer Bag Bingo at Rainbow. Tickets will be on sale starting February 1st. Access more information using the QR Code provided on the flyer.
Embrace the winter season with Coatesville Youth Lacrosse. Winter conditioning sessions take place on Sunday afternoons. Try out a new sport and prepare for the upcoming spring season!
- 2024 Winter Lacrosse: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/398867
- Girl's 2024 Spring Rec Season: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/407009
- Boy's 2024 Spring Rec Season: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/407004
2023-2024 Code of Conduct and Technology Handbook
The purpose of the Elementary Discipline Code is to assist students in developing a positive attitude toward self-discipline, regular attendance and socially accepted behavior. The Elementary Discipline Code is intended to ensure that each student has the opportunity to benefit from the maintenance of a learning environment that is safe, conducive to learning and is free from unnecessary distractions. Below you will find a button for the Elementary Discipline Code. You can also access the Elementary Discipline Code by clicking here. Please review the document with your student
Title Information
Your child attends Rainbow Elementary School, which receives Federal Title I funds to assist students in meeting state achievement standards. Throughout the school year, we will be providing you with important information about this law and your child’s education. Please review the attachments informing you about your right to request information about the qualifications of the classroom staff working with your child.
In Case you Missed it!
Message from the School Nurse
Dear Parents,
These winter months are cold and flu season, in addition to COVID-19. Chester County has seen a peak in influenza and RSV. It is a great time to remind our school community of the measures we take to keep students healthy and prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
· We reinforce the following with our students: wash hands frequently, eat healthy meals, drink plenty of water, get at least 8 hours of sleep per day, and stay home if you are sick.
In addition, we request that you, as parents, join us in keeping our school healthy by keeping your child home when he/she is sick. For example,
· Students are to be fever-free for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of fever reducing medication before returning to school.
· Students with vomiting or diarrhea are to be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school.
· Students with blisters and/or honey-colored crusts should remain home until cleared by a doctor or until after 24 hours of antibiotic treatment.
· Students with pink eye “conjunctivitis”/eye drainage may attend school once they have been on medication for 24 hours or receive clearance from a doctor stating it is non-infectious.
· Students with symptoms of or exposure to COVID-19 should follow the CDC Guidelines for Exposure and Isolation.
January and February are typically the months with the highest number of cases of illness. Notices of exposure to illnesses are not sent home in backpacks.
Instead, consistent healthy habits, remaining home when sick, and exclusion of ill students by school nurses are utilized to control the spread of communicable illness.
Thank you for reinforcing these healthy habits with our students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our school nurse.