Principal Message

Dear Roadrunner Families ~

Highlights from the week include:

• Students participating in our PTA-Sponsored Fun Run (see below for more celebrations connected to the Fun Run).
• 4th Grade students attending the Aquarium as part of an enhanced learning experience.
• Students participating in our school-wide spirit day, wearing Comfy Clothes day on Friday.
• Safety Patrol starting under the advisement of Mr. Johny Codiga.

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:

• November 1: NO SCHOOL
• November 6: Picture Retake
• NOTE: Only for students absent on picture day, new to Renton Park or students whose families request re-takes.
• November 11: Veterans Day - NO SCHOOL
• November 21-26: Elementary Conferences - HALF DAY for Elementary
• November 27: HALF DAY for Elementary
• November 28-29: Thanksgiving Holiday - NO SCHOOL
• December 2: Teacher Work Day - NO SCHOOL for Elementary
• February 5-7: 5th Grade Camp (more info coming soon)

Renton Park has launched a new spirit wear store!

Enjoy a 25% discount across the entire website during the grand opening sale, now through October 28th! Use code: SPIRIT25 at checkout! Free shipping on orders over $75.

Visit the store here: https://1stplace.sale/99293

Thanks to the generosity and support of our Renton Park families and community, we were able to raise $11,200 for our school from half of the states and four countries. The students blew passed our fundraising goal and earned a Magic Show Assembly. Students and staff had fun walking, running, skipping, jumping, and flying around the fun run track. We are so excited to bring more student and family enrichment experiences to our school with the funds raised this year. Thank you!

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.

Each week I will pose a question for you to consider discussing as a family. I would LOVE to hear how it's going so feel free to stop me and share you experience.

NOTE: I'll be bringing these to my family as well :).

Question to discuss as a family this week: If you could create a new holiday, what would it be called, and how would you celebrate it?

Last week we welcomed a new Roadrunner to our school community - Big Bertha!

A special thank you to our PTA for covering the costs of a new (and desperately needed) laminator.

It's BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH!

At Renton Park, students learn about Bully Prevention using the 3 R's:

• Recognize when bullying is happening
  • This includes knowing the difference between mean/rude and bullying behavior.
• Report bullying to a caring adult
• Refuse the bullying in a way that is assertive and respectful.
• Be Helpful Bystanders by reporting bullying, standing up for someone being bullied, being respectful and kind, and including everyone. See the attached visuals you can use at home to reinforce these skills.

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:

• November 14: 4th Grade
• February 13: 3rd Grade
• April 3: 1st Grade
• April 24: 2nd Grade
• May 15: Kindergarten
• June 5: 5th Grade

See flyer below with information about a FREE Youth Basketball clinic for Family First Community Center Members.

October is National Disability Month! This is a perfect time to remember that we are a public school where we serve, celebrate and support EVERY student that enters our school doors. Each child is unique and is working on their own individual learning goals. For examples, some students are learning to read, write, and grow in their math skills while others are learning how to be safe with friends while others are learning how to do life skills such as daily routines, jobs, feeding themselves, toileting, etc.

Here at Renton Park we strongly believe in ensuring every student is SEEN and CELEBRATED for who they are and the uniqueness we each bring. Join us this month (and every month) in teachable moments about tolerance, empathy and acceptance as they surface.

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.