Richey First Take

Richey Families,

As we wrap up the first full month of school, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support. It’s been a wonderful start to the year, filled with learning, growth, and exciting new connections. Our students have been settling into routines, and it’s been incredible to see their enthusiasm in the classroom and beyond. We look forward to keeping this momentum going as we move into the next phase of the school year. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community!

Best regards,

Gregg Johnson

Principal

The iReady assessment is an online diagnostic tool used to measure your child’s academic skills in reading and math. It helps teachers identify each student's strengths and areas for growth, allowing them to personalize learning experiences to meet individual needs. The assessment is adaptive, meaning the questions adjust based on your child’s responses, providing an accurate picture of their current ability level. The results from iReady guide teachers in creating targeted instruction, ensuring students receive the right support to succeed in their learning journey.

Below are directions on how to see your students iReady results.

The Red Clay Consolidated School District is thrilled to host our highly anticipated College Fair on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Alexis I. du Pont High School! This exciting event is your gateway to discovering a wide range of educational opportunities that can shape your path forward. Over 50+ colleges, universities, military, and vocational schools will be present. Whether you're a student eager to explore your college options or a parent ready to support your child's journey, this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with top colleges, discover scholarships, and get personalized advice.

Our College Fair is a must-attend event for middle and high school students, families, and community members eager to explore post-secondary options. Visit our website for more details.

October 3: No School

October 8: Richey PTO Meeting

October 11: No School Staff Professional Development

October 17: Family STEM Night 6 pm

October 18: School Picture Day

October 25: Fall Fun Festival (During the School Day)

October 31: Marking Period 1 Ends

Closed Campus Reminder: We are a closed campus at 3:15 pm. This means we will not do any early dismissals after 3:15 pm.

Please remember not to park on First Avenue when dropping off and picking up. Thank you.

We know that many parents like to celebrate birthdays or other occasions with special treats. We encourage parents to celebrate with nonfood items such as stickers, pencils, and themed erasers, other than food. Any food sent into share with students must be prepacked and contain a commercial ingredient label. If sending in food for the classroom distribution, please contact your child’s teacher at least 3 days in advance. The nurse will need to check the ingredients to ensure that nothing in the food item contains an allergy in that homeroom. If there is a known food allergy in that room and the food contains that ingredient it will not be distributed. To avoid this please send in nonfood items.

The Red Clay Consolidated School District offers a voluntary low cost accident insurance for your student. Families can choose either during the school day or 24-hour coverage. The brochure is attached. Applications and fees should be sent directly to the Philadelphia Insurance Companies. There is no obligation to purchase this insurance.

Did you know that the Box Tops for Education Program is 100% digital and it's an easy way to help earn funds for our PTO? Simply download the Box Tops for Education App to get started and be sure to share the information with your friends and family. We earn money when receipts with eligible items are scanned.