Richey First Take

Dear Richey Families,

As we wrap up our first week of the school year, I want to extend my gratitude to you for your support in making the transition back to school smooth and successful. Our students have returned with great enthusiasm, and it's been wonderful to see their excitement as they settle into their new routines. Teachers have been working diligently to create welcoming and engaging classrooms, and I'm pleased to share that the first week has been filled with positive energy and productive learning.

We understand that the start of the school year can be an adjustment for both students and families, and I want to assure you that we are here to support you every step of the way. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns as we continue this journey together. Your partnership is invaluable, and we look forward to a year of growth, learning, and success for all our students.

Warm regards,

Gregg Johnson

Richey Elementary

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

Parents please make sure you are not blocking driveways during arrival and dismissal. Also, remind your child to be courteous to our neighbors and not walk or bike through their grass.

Thank you.

This week we will start our dismissal process at 3:45 pm. Our normal dismissal time starts at 3:50 pm.

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 see the attachment below for more information on the Delaware Smile Check Program.

Richey PTO will be kicking off the start of the school year with their first meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 6:00 pm. It will be held in person and on Zoom. For the Zoom log-in and a list of all of our meetings, please check out: https://richeypto.org/richey-pto-meetings/.

The PTO has a few NEW things to share. First, for this school year, there will be No membership dues. All parents, guardians, teachers and staff are automatically PTO members. Second, we will have volunteers available at our meetings to entertain your children if you need to bring them. Finally, we will be raffling off a $25 gift certificate to local places at each meeting. Everyone who attends in person or on Zoom will be entered.

We are excited to meet all of you. See you soon! 💙💛

Save the date for our first Richey Spirit Night. Come out and support Richey Elementary PTO by getting dinner at Panera Bread on Kirkwood Highway on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 between 4:00 to 8:00 pm. The PTO will receive 20% of sales. We will use this money to help fund free events for our students, teacher appreciation, school supplies, and so much more!

For more information, please visit either our website at https://richeypto.org/fundraisers/ or our Facebook event page at https://www.facebook.com/share/D27jRdQ4Fj7C4pQo/?mibextid=9l3rBW .

Please share with your family and friends. We appreciate the support! 💙💛

September 2: Labor Day, School and Office Closed

September 3: School re-opens for all students (Kindergarten-5th Grade)

September 7: Red Clay Block Party 10 am-1 pm at Stanton Middle School

September 10: No School- Staff Professional Development

September 11: PTO Meeting 6 pm Richey Cafeteria

September 17: PTO Night at Panera Bread 4 pm - 8 pm

September 18: Red Clay School Board Meeting 7 pm (Cab/Zoom)

September 23: Back to School Open House

Walking children to their classroom

• Parents will not be able to walk their children to their classroom.
• We will have staff members assisting the students to their classrooms.

School Schedule

• 8:45 am Car rider Drop-Off begins
• 8:45 am Staff will bring in the students who would like to get breakfast.
• 8:50 am Staff will bring the rest of the students into the building.
• 8:55 am Bus Riders will come into the building.
• Students will have a grab-and-go breakfast.
• 9:05 am Instructional Day begins
• 9:05 am Students are late after 9:05 am. Parents must sign their child in after 9:05 am.
• 3:50 pm Car Rider dismissal begins
• 3:50-4:00 pm Buses depart

First Day of School

• All students in Grades 1-5 will start on August 26th.
• Kindergarten: Last names starting with A-L will start on August 26th.
• Kindergarten: Last names starting with M-Z will begin on August 28th.

Car Tags

• Regardless of whether your student will ride a bus to school or be picked up in the car rider line. It is important to keep your car tag on hand as you may need to pick up your child at some point during the year. Car tags help to ensure that we dismiss students from school in a safe and efficient manner.

Morning Carline

• It is single file carline.
• Please pull all the way up until the end of the sidewalk.
• Do not pass other cars.

Afternoon Carline

• Make sure to have your car tag hanging on your rearview mirror.
• It is a double lane.
• The second lane furthest from the building no one can park in until 3:15pm.
• Please do not wave for your kids to cross the lanes. A staff member will either cross the student to the car or tell the student when it is safe to cross.

Afternoon Walkers

• You will need your tag.
• A staff member will call your child's number and they will come out to you.
• They will exit out of the door next to the cafeteria on the side of the building.
• Once you have child/children please exit the walker dismissal area. This is a very busy area and we need to keep it clear.

Afternoon Independent Walkers

• You will need to fill out an independent walker form. (Even if you filled one out last year)
• You back pick up these forms in the office.
• You can also pick up the form on Meet the Teacher Night.
• Independent Walkers will be dismissed after the traditional walkers are dismissed.

Nutrition

• All students at Richey Elementary are eligible for free breakfast and lunch. Please see the attachment at the bottom.

Chromebooks

• Students in kindergarten- 3rd Grade will keep Chromebooks at school, while students in 4th and 5th will take theirs to and from home each day. 4th and 5th grade will need to pay a 20 dollar insurance fee.

Facebook

• Please like our Facebook Page "Richey Elementary School"
• A link will be at the bottom of this newsletter.
• We have done some summer spotlights of our staff and what they have been up to this summer.

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.