RJ Richey Family Newsletter

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January:

Jan. 31: No School for students / Professional Learning Day for staff

February:

Feb. 3: Happy 100th day of school!

Feb. 5: Spring 3rd-5th grade STAAR Benchmark Testing (Reading)

Feb. 10: BCISD Loteria Bilingual & ESL Family Night @ 5:30-7 @ SGE

Feb. 12: Spring 3rd-5th grade STAAR Benchmark Testing (Math)

Feb. 13: End of 4th Six-Weeks & Classroom Valentine's Parties

• Party times: (3rd @11:45, 4th @ 12:45, 5th @ 1:45)

Feb. 14: BCISD school holiday (no school for students or staff w/prof. development credits)

Feb. 17: Professional Learning Day ( no school for students)

Feb. 24th Week: RJR Spring Book Fair Week

Feb. 25: Spring Book Fair open late for parent shopping @ 4-5PM

March:

March 4: RJ UIL Celebration & Awards @ 5PM & Spring Open House @5:30-7 (TBD)

March 13: 5th Six-Weeks Progress Reports Post to Family Access

March 17-21: Spring Break

Parents are welcome to join us at RJ on Wednesday, Feb. 14th for our class valentine parties:

You will be receiving more information from your child's homeroom teacher about party needs, treats, and info soon:

Class Party times:

• 3rd grade @ 11:45-12:45 PM

• 4th grade @ 12:45-1:45 PM

• 5th grade 1:45-2:45 PM

*Valentine's party visitor tickets will be sent home on February 10th for RJ families, parents, and visitors.

*Due to increased safety and security measures, these tickets must be brought on the day of the parties to avoid sign-ins with IDs in the front office. Having these visitor tickets completed and brought in, allows our families to skip sign-in lines. If visitor does not have the visitor ticket on this day, a sign-in through the front office will be required.

*All visitors will have visitor badges and should wear them throughout their visit at school.

*Although we encourage all students to remain at school after their party time, any parent wishing to check their student out of school after the classroom parties may do so only with their ID.

*We will have checkout stations in each hallway where staff will verify parent/guardian identification. Anyone checking a student out of school must sign the student out with appropriate staff and be listed as "pickup" in the Family Access/Skyward system.

Our RJ Yearbook Online Ordering is Open Now!

Check out the direct Strawbridge link below to order your yearbook now!

• be sure to order yours now while supplies last and before the price increase at the end of March!
• ALL yearbook sales will be online only and no cash orders are accepted this year through the office
• all yearbooks will be shipped and delivered to school, and parents will be notified when they are coming home with their students in early May

We celebrated our 3rd Six-Weeks Bulldogs that had Perfect Attendance with an afternoon attenDANCE party, complete with cookies and sweet dance moves!

That's A LOT of 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders that were able to make school the priority during the holiday season and wintery months by being at school every day! Way to Go RJ!

RJR is proud to recognize and celebrate Mr. James Taylor as the January Gem of Appreciation! Mr. Taylor serves as our School Safety and Security Specialist.

Mr. Taylor has been nominated for appreciation by both teachers and students for his unwavering commitment to creating a safe and welcoming environment at RJ since joining the team this year. His proactive involvement in campus activities (even dressing as the Grinch, leading social studies lessons as William B. Travis, and rocking daily Red Ribbon week daily themed dress-ups), dedication to keeping the school informed about safety procedures, and approachable, effective communication make him an invaluable asset to our school community. Mr. Taylor consistently goes above and beyond, ensuring that everyone feels supported and confident in their understanding of safety protocols, all while fostering an open and collaborative atmosphere. His efforts are truly deserving of recognition and appreciation.

Thank you to RJ Richey PTO for partnering with us to treat our teachers to a Whataburger lunch of their choice for having PeRfEcT Attendance for an entire six-weeks of school!

Our kids are better when our teachers are able to be here every day for learning and growing! Thank you to these teachers and staff for investing in our campus and helping us meet attendance goals!

Mrs. Dillard was nominated by her fellow colleagues and selected by a campus team and committee as the R.J. Richey Elementary 24-25 Teacher of the Year!

Mrs. Dillard teaches 4th grade math and science at RJ and serves as the fourth grade team leader. Her colleagues applaud how she seeks to help grow every single student in her class and beyond by tailoring instruction to each individual student so that they learn at their own level and pace. Mrs. Dillard is a team player, always willing to help mentor another teacher and she's an avid, eager learner, always looking for how she can best help support all RJ Bulldogs toward success!

Congratulations Mrs. Dillard!

How do I request a change in transportation?

Submit an email on the same day as the transportation change request by 1:30 p.m. to:

rjr-transportation@burnetcisd.net.

Include the following details in the email:

• Student’s full name
• Student’s grade level
• Student’s homeroom teacher
• The transportation change you want made for today (bus rider to car rider or car rider to bus rider)

Requests made after 1:30pm will not be processed. Notes, phone calls, text messages and emails sent to any other email will not be processed.

Have questions about arrival, dismissal, transportation changes, visitor procedures, etc?

Always find RJ Richey School Information about daily school procedures here:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/19qxv2ztN9aG_GHkYg069Q5zvvGQRKDyb2q0ENU12G9o/edit?usp=sharing

Happy 2025 to everyone at Burnet Consolidated ISD. We look forward to a successful year. This year, we encourage you to show self-compassion as you think of your New Year’s Resolutions. When we show compassion for ourselves, we allow space for changes, mistakes, or missteps and we open ourselves up to future possibilities. Showing self-compassion is a healthy way to start a successful and happy 2025.

We also encourage you to reflect on this past year. How have you changed from the beginning of 2024 to now? What did you enjoy about 2024? Click here for some great questions to ask yourself as you reflect.

Often, we need to lean on others to help us with our goals and aspirations. Below are community resources and opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together.

(Include upcoming events and additional resource information.)

If you need mental health or substance use support, Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of circumstance.

Burnet Consolidated ISD partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students and their family members.

If you or a family member are looking for help and would like to use Care Solace to find a provider:

• Call 888-515-0595. Support is available 24/7/365 in over 50 languages.
• Visit caresolace.com/burnet and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

7:15am Front Doors Open

7:25am Front Office Opens

7:45am School Begins

7:45am Tardy Bell

9:00am Students not in attendance are marked absent

1:30pm Transportation changes due, please email: rjr-transportation@burnetcisd.net

3:25pm Student Dismissal

4:00pm Office/School Closes

Website: https://rjr.burnetcisd.net/
Location: R J Richey Elementary School, East Graves Street, Burnet, TX, USA
Phone: 512-756-2609
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rjrichey