Richmond Elementary E-News

February 27, 2025

Thank You PTO!

Thank you to our PTO for the generous donation of sweet treats and hot cocoa for our teachers during conferences. We appreciate you thinking of us!

L&T/Business Services Board Meeting Change and Parent Meeting

The regularly scheduled Learning and Teaching and Business Services Committee meetings have been rescheduled to March 3 at 5:30 p.m.

As we work to enhance our Multilingual Education program, we recognize the importance of collaboration with our families. To foster this partnership, we invite you to join us for a family meeting and discussion on Thursday, February 27, at 6:00 p.m. at Richmond Elementary– School (300 South 12th St.). We will meet in the community room - we will have people to open the door at both the main doors and the community room doors in the back of the building. To ensure accessibility, childcare and translation services will be available. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we’ve reviewed the current program and taken an intentional approach to determining the next steps.

During the meeting, D303 leadership will provide an update on proposed improvements to our Multilingual Education program. Families will also have the opportunity to ask questions and share valuable feedback to help shape the future of the program.

If you have any questions about Monday’s meeting, please contact your principal. Thank you for being a valued part of D303—we hope to see you there!

IAR/ISA

Parents, please see a letter regarding upcoming spring assessments.

Richmond testing dates:

ISA (Illinois Science Assessment) - 5th grade only - March 7th, 10th and 11th. This was pushed back a few days so please note we are not starting until March 7th now.

IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness)

3rd, 4th and 5th grade - ELA - March 18th, 19th and 20th - starting at 1:00 p.m.

3rd, 4th and 5th grade - Math - April 8th, 9th and 10th - starting at 1:00 p.m.