Eagle Bluff
Once again, the 5th graders had a great time at Eagle Bluff Environmental Camp. Students spent three days and two nights at the camp and they had a blast! Learning about the environment, science, animal habitat and pushing themselves through the challenge of the high ropes course was once again the highlights of the trip. Bonding with classmates, teachers and chaperones was a great byproduct of the trip and everyone came home tired, but happy. We look forward to bringing next years 5th graders down to Lanesboro for the same experience.
Conferences
Fall conferences were held the last two weeks with parents and students coming in to talk with teachers about the great progress we are seeing in the start of the year. I would like to thank everyone again for being flexible with the conference schedule this year. Because of the election and Eagle Bluff, we had to spread conferences out over twelve days. I know it was all worth it at the end!
Annual Pot-Luck Dinner
We like food.
You like food.
Join us for a RHS Potluck on Monday, December 9 from 5:30-7:00 pm.
You can also do some holiday shopping. A list of vendors will be available at a later date.
If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact Maggie O'Hara at ohara.maggie@gmail.com. A $15 donation is recommended for each vending spot.
We need volunteers to help before, during and after the event. Please sign up below if you can help us out. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F4BACA82DA2F94-53145061-2024#/
Thank you!
Winter Weather
With winter weather on the horizon, it is important for families to remember that students go outside for recess every day, unless the temperature is below zero. Please make sure students have winter clothing including boots, gloves or mittens, hats and snow pants. We have extra clothing for students, but it is important for students to come to the office in the morning if they need anything. Once lunches start, the office is short staffed and we may not be able to get the proper gear for students.
Attendance
Attendance matters. Please make sure students are in school everyday, on time. Studies have shown that one of the biggest factors of student success in school is their daily attendance. Our goal this year is to have over 85% of our students with consistent attendance. Ideally, students would miss less than 10 days during an entire year. We know this helps with their academics, but it is also very important for their social emotional growth during these early times. Ensuring students are here every day and on time will have a great impact on their success for their entire educational career.
Spirit-Wear
Get your Randolph Heights Spirit Wear just in time for the winter break. Click on the link to learn about the offerings for this year and show your school spirit! Orders are due by Friday, December 6th and will be ready for pick-up/sent home before winter break. New this year - flannel PJ pants! Click below to order RHS Spirit Wear.
Treat Fairy
Teacher + Staff Appreciation: Treat Fairy Starting in December!
We are excited about opportunities to support our wonderful Randolph Heights teachers and staff. Here is a way to show the teachers and staff appreciation throughout the year by signing up to stock the fridge with beverages, deliver treats and coffee. See the sign-up sheet for more details and a list of “favorite treats.” Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4DADAF2EA5FD0-53427811-rhstreat
Logistics note: There are two sign-up spots per opportunity, so you can work together and figure out who will bring the treats to school. If you’d like to give a head-ups to the office staff, you can email Shana at shana.ische@spps.org or Roberta at roberta.hayes@spps.org.
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Trotter-Mathison (mom of Elias in 3rd grade) at mtrottermathison@gmail.com or text at 612-396-6901.
