Monday Morning Message

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

1.Be respectful​

2. Be responsible​

3. Be safe

12/2 Day 3

12/3 Day 4

12/4 Day 5

12/5 Day 6

12/6 Day 1

• 12/11 Elementary District Winter Concert at CAIHS
• 12/12 PTO Meeting: 6:00PM via Zoom
• 12/16-12/20 PTO Lil' Shoppers Holiday Shop
• 12/18 12:30 Early Dismissal
• 12/23-1/1 Winter Recess-No School

Dear Rainbow Families,

Here we are in the month of December! Holiday decorations are sprouting up everywhere as we begin preparing for the holiday season. There is no doubt that this is a wonderfully busy time of year. The hustle and bustle of the holiday season can sometimes be stressful for both adults and children. Continue to support your child in his/her school success by ensuring a bed time is maintained during this busy time time of year. Studies show that adequate sleep supports learning, brain development, and concentration; all of which contribute to school success! Please help us as we encourage our students to stay focused during instruction.

We will be celebrating school and classroom December Festivities on December 18, 2024. Your child’s teacher will be providing you with classroom December Festivities information. If you are donating a treat for classroom festivities, all treat donations must be store-bought items.

The drop in temperatures last week reminds us that students need to come to school properly dressed for the weather. Please take the weather into consideration when you dress your child for the day. As the weather gets cooler, jackets and coats will be necessary for your child to bring to school. Please continue practicing zipping up jackets at home with younger students. Please remember to LABEL EVERYTHING!

Kind Regards,

Mrs. Stauffer

• Savannah Sciarretta: Mrs. Fisher shares that Savannah works hard everyday and is always ready to learn. She treats everyone with kindness and radiates positivity. She follows the Wildcat Code and is a great role model for other students.
• Hazel Buckley: Mrs. Ferretti-Smith shared that Hazel is a role model for her classmates and the whole school. She is a Wonderful Wildcat. She comes to school ready to learn, and she is a true friend to all.
• Eden Clark: Ms. Adamski shared that Eden goes above and beyond in not only her academics but also helping her peers whenever they need extra support. She is quite the role model student that reflects what being a Wildcat is truly about.
• Emma: Ms. Braccia shared that Emma is amazing at following the Wildcat Code. She is respectful to all in the classroom and so kind to her peers. She is responsible in and out of the classroom. She is someone her peers can look up to. Keep up the great work, Emma!
• Sophia Ganida: Sophia is a natural leader. She is a dedicated student who consistently strives for excellence, and a valuable community member who is always willing to lend a hand and step up whenever needed. Sophia truly embodies the principles of being a Rainbow Wildcat!
• Brian Perez Erazo : Mrs. Keller shared that Bryan is a role model in her classroom. He always follows the Wildcat Code and is kind to his peers.
• Elijah Gardner: Elijah is always willing to go out of his way to help a classmate or a teacher. He always tries his best and participates in learning. Elijah is a great example of what it means to be a Rainbow Wildcat!
• Ellie Kaiser: Mrs. Chmielecki shared that Ellie follows the wildcat code everyday and is always willing to help her friends. She works hard to complete her assignments but also looks for ways to grow academically. Ellie is a committed to succeed in Third Grade. Way to go Ellie!
• Trevor Kauffman: Mrs. Luckowski shared that Trevor follows the Wildcat Code everyday. He acts as a leader to peers and shows kindness to all. Trevor works hard to complete his assignments. Way to go Trevor!
• Valerie Wallen: Mrs. Rickabaugh shared that Valerie always works hard, leads by example, completes assignments, and is a kind friend.
• Ryan Oriz-Malo: Mrs. Farr shared that Ryan does a phenomenal job demonstrating the Wildcat Code everyday! He exceeds the expectations daily by being responsible, respectful, and safe. Keep up the hard work Ryan, your efforts are noticed!
• Jose Romero: Mrs. Toth shared that Jose is an excellent student who follows the Wildcat Code every day. He is kind and supportive to his classmates. Jose actively participates in his learning and is a hard-working student. I am proud of his efforts!
• Ahnnalise Addison: Mrs. Holden shares that Ahnnalise always tries her best in art class and exemplifies the Wildcat Code. She is creative, kind, and an avid learner.
• Journey Tirado: Mrs. Goldberg shared that she is happy to have Journey with us this year. She is doing a great job following the wildcat code in music and always participates and tries her best.
• Eric Knight: Mrs. Elicker shared that Eric has been an amazing Wildcat this year. He is Respectful to his classmates and is always willing to help. He is Responsible in STEM and always completes his assignments! Way to Go Eric!

Dear Rainbow Families,

Studies show when schools and families work together to support learning, children do better in school. Rainbow Elementary School and the CASD support and encourage this important home/school partnership. One important tool for keeping the lines of communication open is providing families with updates on their child's progress with report cards.

Families will receive their student's first trimester report card through Home Access Center. Below you will find, English and Spanish, step-by-step directions for creating your HAC account and information on how to access your student's report card on Home Access. Please review the parent guide below on accessing elementary report cards using Home Access.

HAC Account Registration Instructions.pdf

Spanish HAC Account Registration Instructions.Final.pdf

If you have any difficulty registering for a Home Access Center account, please contact your child's school for assistance to verify your email address on file is correct.

Kind Regards,

Mrs. Stauffer

We are excited to announce the launch of our new STEM Club at Rainbow Elementary! This year, we are offering a unique opportunity for students to explore STEM concepts in a playful and supportive environment. The interactive, hands-on activities will emphasize creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Additionally, materials such as Ozobots and Makey Makey will be used to learn about programming and engineering design.

We are inviting all students in grades 2 and 3 to join the upcoming cohort of the STEM Club. Younger students will be invited to join another cohort later in the school year. The STEM Club will meet after school on the selected Thursdays from 4:15-5:15 PM. Parents must ensure that their child is picked up promptly at 5:15 PM after each session. Students who are picked up late more than once will be excluded from the subsequent club sessions.

Meeting Time: 4:15-5:15 PM

Grades 2-3 STEM Club Session Dates:

• January 16

• January 30

• February 13

• February 27

STEM Club Enrollment Form

As we anticipate high interest, participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of 21 students. Please confirm that your child will be available for all session dates listed above before enrolling your child in the STEM club. To secure a spot for your child, please complete the Google form linked here: https://forms.gle/LRGgRR727YGtAQL5A. A follow-up welcome letter will be sent home with students who are selected for the club, providing additional details about the program.

We look forward to an exciting and engaging experience for our students. Thank you for supporting your child's participation in this wonderful opportunity to explore the world of STEM! If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact Miss Kaptur via email at kapturh@casdschools.org.

Kind regards,
Hannah Kaptur
STEM Club Advisor
Rainbow Elementary School

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.

Below you will find information from previous Monday Morning Messages. You can also find this information by visiting the "Communications Tab" on Rainbow's website at https://www.casdschools.org/rainbow

The Coatesville Area School District IT department is working on improving digital security for students and one of our improvements includes changing the student login method for Home Access Center (HAC).

Effective 11/18/24 students in grades 6-12 will sign in to HAC using their district email address and password with Microsoft 365 single sign-on (SSO).

What will change?

• Students will have a different URL to sign in to HAC and use their district provided email address and password to log in.

  • The existing Home Access Center button on our district website will redirect visitors to select either Parent or Student for Home Access Center

• Students will no longer need to contact their guidance counselors for a password reset to access HAC.

• Elementary School student HAC access will be turned off for security reasons.

  • Parents/Guardians who used their student's HAC account to view information will need to self-register for an account (see below).

What will stay the same?

• Parent/Guardian HAC accounts for grades K-12 will not be impacted. Our self-registration process will remain available as well password resets as they have in the past.

  • If you need to register for an account, please see the attached instructions.

HAC Account Registration Instructions.pdf

Spanish HAC Account Registration Instructions.Final.pdf

If you have any difficulty registering for a Home Access Center account, please contact your child's school for assistance to verify your email address on file is correct.

Thank you,

The CASD IT Department

Dear Rainbow Families,

As the school year is underway, I would like to inform you of the Coatesville Area School District school board approved policy No.916: Volunteers. The purpose of this policy is to recognize that volunteers can make valuable contributions to the school district. All schools within the district encourage the use of volunteers subject to the requirements of Applicable Law and this policy.

There are two distinct definitions within the policy regarding volunteers and helpers.

· Volunteer: an adult applying for or performing an unpaid position as a volunteer who is responsible for the welfare of a child or children or having direct contact with children. A volunteer may supervise students without the presence of a teacher or certified paraprofessional. Volunteers may undertake activities such as: field trip chaperones, tutoring students, and assisting before, during or after school activities.

· Helper: an adult who provides help or assistance in an event or function, but who does not meet the definition of a volunteer whereas the helper is not responsible for the welfare, care, supervision, guidance or control of a child or children independently of a teacher or certified paraprofessional. Helpers may undertake activities such as: class part, cafeteria help, material preparation, assisting a teacher in the classroom.

Adults who meet the definition of a volunteer under Applicable Law or under this policy shall be required to complete a registration/disclosure form and provide the following:

a) Act 34 State Police History Report

This clearance is free of charge to volunteers and can be found online at https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp

b) Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance Statement

This clearance is free of charge to volunteers and can be found online at https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home.

c) Act 114 FBI Background Check (not required if you have been a PA resident during the entirety of the previous 10 year period) Ø The cost of this clearance is $22.60 https://uenroll.identogo.com/workflows/1KG6XN

d) Tuberculosis Test

Helpers need only to have their photo identification scanned into our Navigate 360 Visitor Management upon entering the school building.

Kind Regards,

Mrs. Stauffer