Principal Message

Dear Roadrunner Families ~

Highlights from the week include:

• Alongside PTA volunteers, 5th Grade students continued selling popcorn to support the upcoming 5th Grade Camp. Popcorn will be sold every Friday until Spring Break so remember to bring those quarters on Fridays!
• Students completing their I-Ready Testing for math and literacy. Information from these online assessments help teachers plan for instructional next steps.

This month we will continue working on:

• Getting deeper into learning! Check out specific classroom newsletters/Teacher communication to learn more.

Below are a few important dates/info to tuck away:

• January 24: PTA-Sponsored Movie Night (The Wild Robot) - more info below
• January 31: Spirit Day - Sports Day! Wear anything sports-related. No face masks or equipment please.
• February 5-7: 5th Grade Camp
• February 12: 3rd Grade Concert Dress Rehearsal Assembly at 1:40 (Families Invited)
• February 13: 3rd Grade Concert at 6:00pm
• February 13: PTA Meeting (Virtual and In-Person at 7:00pm)
• February 16: PTA Sponsored Fundraiser (MOD Pizza in Fairwood)
• February 17 - February 21: Mid-Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
• March 17: Professional Teacher Day - NO SCHOOL
• March 27: PTA Sponsored Fundraiser (Red Robin at the Landing)
• May 22 & 27: Kindergarten Kick-Off Event (more info below)

Please note the following school make-up days due to wind storm closures earlier this year:

• Tuesday, May 27: Now a FULL day.
• Wednesday, June 18: Now a FULL DAY (previously scheduled as half day)
• Friday, June 20: Now the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (half day)

5th graders are selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts to raise money for their camp sweatshirts. $16 per dozen, or buy 2 or more dozen for $14 each. Order by Friday January 24. Pickup will be after school on January 30. Cash and checks are accepted or you can order online by clicking the link below.

https://rentonparkpta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

You can also get more information by visiting rentonparkpta.org

Please keep Renton Park safe by adhering to the following requests:

• ALWAYS enter the building through the main door and check in with the office, even after school. Staff are not allowed to let anyone in at any time...even if we know who you are, you will be asked to walk around to the main office. This policy helps us know who is in the building.
• Please park in designated spots ONLY. No parking along red-lined curbs. Those are designated for emergency vehicles AT ALL TIMES.

Thanks for doing your part to keep Renton Park safe!

Renton Park Student Choir is BACK! This before-school opportunity is open to students in grades 3rd, 4th and 5th, meeting twice a week (Monday and Wednesdays from 8:00 - 8:30am). Due to space restrictions and adult support, no more than 40 students can be accepted.

Choir practice starts January 27th at 8:00am.

Feel free to reach out to Choir Advisor Megan Howell at megan.howell@rentonschools.us with any questions.

Small bags of popcorn will be sold at lunch recess by 5th graders FRIDAYS to help raise money for their 5th grade camp sweatshirts. Bags will be sold for 50 cents each every Friday through Spring Break.

We need two parents each Friday to help make popcorn and collect money. (A parent with popcorn experience will be there to help.) Please visit the link below to sign up and don't forget to send your students with a couple of quarters on Friday to help support our 5th graders.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FA8AA2AA1FD0-54329468-popcorn

Join us for a FREE movie night TONIGHT, Friday, January 24th at 6pm. Concessions will be available for sale and we need help selling them. Please follow the link below to sign up for a shift if you are able.

Please note that anyone selling concessions and handling money must be a member of PTA for insurance purposes.

http://tiny.cc/Jan2025MovieNight

Registration for Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year is OPEN!

If your child will be five years old on or before August 31, 2025, they are eligible to register. To register, please use the student enrollment link below.

https://www.rentonschools.us/learning-and-teaching/registration

To learn more, visit the Kindergarten information page below.

https://www.rentonschools.us/learning-and-teaching/elementary-education/kindergarten

Ready Kindergarten (Ready K) is a full-day transitional kindergarten program that runs Monday-Friday and follows the District calendar. The program will serve children that:

• turn 4 years-old on or before August 31, 2025
• live within Renton School District boundaries and
• have had no access to quality early learning experiences.

Students qualify through a screening process. Eligibility is based on financial, academic, and/or social or emotional needs. Ready K will focus on essential academics, social emotional skills, and learning habits to support children’s kindergarten success.

Click the link below for more information:

https://www.rentonschools.us/learning-and-teaching/preschool-and-early-learning/ready-k

Deciding when a student can go to school can be a difficult decision for parents to make. When trying to decide, use the guidelines below and seek the advice of your health care provider.

More information about the Dual Language Program can also be found on the website: https://www.rentonschools.us/learning-and-teaching/categorical-programs/english-language-learners-ell/dual-language-education

Our lost and found is OVERFLOWING!

Please take a moment to visit the Lost and Found for coats, hats, lunch boxes, and water bottles.

Did you know spending just 5 minutes a day listening and talking to your children can have remarkable results? Having short, meaningful talks can build family bonds, give children a strong sense of support and self confidence, and strengthen their communication skills.

Question to discuss as a family this week: How do you feel about asking for help? Is there a time you feel more likely to ask for help? Is there a time you feel less likely to ask for help? What would be helpful to encourage you to ask for help?

Get your cameras ready! We're excited to announce that in-person grade-level evening concerts are happening again this year. All concerts will be held in the Renton Park café with a 6:00 start time. Below is the schedule for this year:

• February 13: 3rd Grade
• April 3: 1st Grade
• April 24: 2nd Grade
• May 15: Kindergarten
• June 5: 5th Grade

Join the PTA! Become a Member! (Meeting attendance not required)

Click here to sign up: https://www.rentonparkpta.org/pta-store

Need help with the cost of membership? PTA received a grant to boost membership and cover the member fee if it's not in your budget.

Send a brief email to 4thestudents@rentonparkpta.org with questions or to get the coupon code to enter at membership check out!

Thanks to a state and federal funding, Renton School District will again provide breakfast and lunch meals free to most students this school year. All students can eat school breakfast and lunches free except at Risdon Middle School, Hazen High and the H.O.M.E. program. Unfortunately, the federal Community Eligibility Provision formula left us unable to include these schools.

Important note: While not required for free school meals, families are strongly encouraged to complete this Child Nutrition and Education Benefit form to help students and families receive important resources like: before and after school academic and enrichment programs; resources for classrooms; guidance and college counselors; health and wellness services; state summer grocery debit cards (SunBucks), and more. Submit your completed form to RSD.mealform@rentonschools.us or drop off at your school.

REMINDER: Please complete the Meal Application! It is available at https://www.rentonschools.us/ departments/nutrition-services-warehouse/meal-applications. All students at our elementary schools receive one free breakfast and lunch each day. However we ask for you to complete a meal application in order to ensure your child's school qualifies for federal and state funding that is determined by parent income levels. You may also be eligible for other benefits such as reduced fees for programs and activities.