Richey First Take

Richey Families,

As we begin the month of October, we are excited to continue building on the progress we've made so far this school year! This month, we have several engaging activities planned and will continue to focus on creating a supportive and enriching learning environment for all students. Please keep an eye out for updates on upcoming events and opportunities to stay involved.

Thank you for your continued support!

Best regards,

Gregg Johnson

Principal

Rita's Celebrity Scoop Night benefiting our MTSS Tier 1 Student Activities

Rita's on Maryland Avenue

October 9, 2024

4:30 - 7:30

Spirit Wear order form due date has been extended until Monday, 10/7/24.

Richey now has a Clothes Bin for you to bring your unwanted clothes or shoes. Richey receives money for every pound of clothes/shoes that are donated. When you are cleaning out the closet please think about using the Clothes Bin at Richey. It is located at the end of front circle.

The Clothes Bin® mission is to help the environment by providing a convenient way for people to dispose of unwanted clothes and shoes. As Clothes Bin’s® network expands, so will the positive impact on local landfills and the global environment. Unlike other typical recyclables such as bottles, cans and paper goods, most local municipalities do not offer a convenient way for their citizens to properly recycle clothes and shoes.

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.

The PTO is still looking for businesses that would be interested in being a Community Partner for the 2024-2025 school year. The PTO is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so donations are tax deductible. With the contributions from our Community Partners, we are able to do more for our students, staff and school.

Please share with businesses and people that may be interested in becoming a PTO Community Partner. 💙💛

More information available at www.richeypto.org/community-partners/application

Join us for the next PTO Meeting on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria or via Zoom.

Mr. Bank will be our special guest speaker. He will explain the school choice process, which starts on November 4, 2024. This will be especially helpful for our 5th grade families.

We will once again be raffling off a $25 gift certificate. All attendees in person and on Zoom will be entered into the drawing.

We will also have volunteers available to help entertain the kids if you need to bring them.

We hope to see you there! 💙💛

www.richeypto.org/pto-meetings

Richey PTO will be hosting its annual Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 6:00-7:30 pm in the back parking lot at Richey.

Our Candy Monster is in the lobby and can’t wait to be filled with donations of individually wrapped candy, snacks and non-food goodies. If you would like to order online, the PTO has created a wish list: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/R7YDZDTTPDPW?ref_=list_d_wl_ys_list_1&filter=all&sort=default&viewType=list

We are still looking for volunteers to decorate their cars and hand out candy. If you are interested, please sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945AEA823ABFFC52-50678655-2024

October 3: No School

October 8: Richey PTO Meeting 6pm

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 25: PTO Trunk or Treat 6:00pm-7:30pm

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.