Launch into the Week

Email: contact@richardsschool.k12.mo.us
Website: www.richardsschool.k12.mo.us
Location: 3461 County Road 1710, West Plains, Missouri, 65775
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaunchthatRocketPride

Phone: 417-256-5239

Sometimes the best laid plans change, so if corrections are made to this document please visit the online version using the "Launch" link found on the Richards website or follow postings on Facebook.

Friday, November 22, Midterm reports will be sent home with your child. Be sure to review your child's progress and take time to discuss academic expectations with your child.

Wednesday, December 4, 12:35 - 1:00 PM Beta Club members will meet in the Bunch Gym. BETA Club recognizes and honors high academic achievement, develops leadership skills, and promotes community service. Contact club sponsor, Mrs. Tucker to learn more.

Tuesday, December 3, 3:45 - 5:15 PM Art Club will meet in the Richards Art Room.

Tuesday, December 10, FCA meeting will be held during lunch, 12:38 - 1:00 PM. All middle school students, grades 6 -8, athletes or not, are welcome to attend. We will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month. Grab a to-go tray from the cafeteria and come to the Bunch Gym!

Tinker Lab is EVERY Tuesday and Thursday, 3:45-5:15 PM. The "Lab" is sponsored by Mrs. Land, along with Mrs. Vanatter, and Mrs. Bunch, who provide supervision and instruction for students in grades 2-4. It is the goal of Tinker Lab to inspire future designers and creators of all types!

Morning meetings in Mrs. Bryant's room every Wednesday before school!! This club is for all 7th and 8th grade girls. The club is focused on building positive relationships in a safe environment.

3:45 - 5:00 PM

Wednesday, December 4

3:45 - 5:00 PM

Wednesday, December 4

Monday, December 2

5:00 PM

A/B Team Boys & A Team Girls

Order of play: A Team Girls, B Team Boys, A Team Boys

Performance: B Team & A Team Tounaments TBD

Visit Rocket Athletics to learn more!

Visit Lady Rocket Athletics to learn more!

The spirit of the season is strong at Richards. Hats off to these fifth graders for their contributions to Operation Christmas Child. They packed up boxes filled with toys, school supplies, and personal care items for children in need around the world.

We are so grateful for our Elks Lodge neighbors! The Elks Lodge donated $500 worth of non-perishable food items for Richards families in need. With the holidays fast approaching these food items will be a welcome gift.

Mrs. Lovan's Project Lead the Way students practiced their dissection skills using sheep brains. They are becoming skilled at identifying the parts of the brain and what areas of the brain control specific functions of the body. The knowledge they gain will help them for future lab work where they will be asked to make a diagnoses for brain ailments.

If balloons, are delivered to students at school, they cannot be taken on the bus. Items, such as balloons, that can be a distraction and safety issue for bus drivers must be picked up by parents during parent pickup or they can stay in the office until the parent can pick them up. As stated in the Richards Student Handbook, "Balloons, or other items that may block the driver's view, are not allowed on the bus. When items such as balloons pop it also causes a distraction."

Please see page 19 of the Richards Student Handbook to see a list of bus safety procedures, behavior, and restrictions.

All Missouri children under five years old are now able to register for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. There is no deadline to register. The Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by providing age-appropriate books each month to children free of charge. In order to receive books, a parent or guardian must register their child on the Imagination Library national website. Books will be mailed directly to the homes of registered children every month.

West Plains bank contributes to Richards when you use your West Plains Band & Trust debit card! Visit West Plains Bank and Trust Company to learn more!

Dear Parents,

We’re excited to share that our school is participating in Cash for Classrooms, part of Casey’s Rewards. This opens up Richards School to new funding opportunities to help improve learning environments for students.

The best part? Donations don’t come out of your own pocket. When you buy from Casey’s and use their rewards program you can simply turn your points into a donation to our school.

Download the Casey App to get started! Locate the School Donations tab in your Casey’s App Account Settings. Type in Richards R5 School and select. Once you reach 250 Points you can begin donating!