Principal Message

Dear Roadrunner Families ~

Highlights from the week include:

• Certificated staff collaborating together during the Dec. 2nd workday.
• Certificated staff completing family conferences.
• Learning continuing to happen all across the building!

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:

• December 20: Winter Sing-a-long Assembly at 2:15 (all families welcome)
• December 23 - January 3: Winter Break (School Resumes on Monday, Jan. 6)
• January 9: PTA Meeting
• February 5-7: 5th Grade Camp (more info coming soon)
• February 13: 3rd Grade Concert

The holiday sale for our online spirit wear store ends on 12/10! Save 25% on items with home delivery guaranteed by December 23rd! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/99293

Next week Nelsen Middle School will be hosting their first community cafe of the year. The purpose is to come together as a community to explore ways to collaboratively enhance Nelsen.

When: Tuesday, Dec. 10th

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Nelsen Middle School Cafe

*Food and childcare will be provided.

As future families of Nelsen and current community members, all are welcome!

Please keep Renton Park safe by adhering to the following requests:

• ALWAYS enter the building through the main door and check in with the office, even after school. Staff are not allowed to let anyone in at any time...even if we know who you are, you will be asked to walk around to the main office. This policy helps us know who is in the building.
• Please park in designated spots ONLY. No parking along red-lined curbs. Those are designated for emergency vehicles.

Thanks for doing your part to keep Renton Park safe!

Renton School District has partnered with Hazel Health, a confidential, secure, and free service to provide access to quality mental health care services for all students. Hazel Health offers scheduled appointments with licensed therapists who are bilingual, diverse, and experts in the needs of children and teens. The program is offered to students at school with therapy appointments to help students cope with what they’re feeling, like behavior changes, anxiety, bullying, withdrawal, grief, peer and family relationships, depression, or stress.

Your school counselor or designated staff assists in setting up the appointment at school using an iPad connect your child directly with a Hazel therapist over live video in a private and confidential room. Hazel is also available for your child to join therapy sessions at home using your Hazel account (families can choose this option by signing-up for in-home care at https://my.hazel.co/rentonschools/info).

Learn more at our Hazel Health webpage.

Deciding when a student can go to school can be a difficult decision for parents to make. When trying to decide, use the guidelines below and seek the advice of your health care provider.

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: What do you wish you could spend more time doing and why?

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:

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

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.