Principal Message

• May 8: PTA Meeting (Virtual and In-Person)
• May 14: PTA Sponsored Fundraiser (Menchies)
• May 22 & 27: Kindergarten Kick-Off Event (more info below)
• May 29: RPE Block Party
• May 30: Spirit Day - Beach Day

Renton Park staff is the Best in the West and the PTA would like to show them our appreciation with some tasty food and treats each day next week.

Please follow the link below to see if you can donate some food items for our Nacho Average Teacher Bar, Buckaroo Breakfast, Happy Trails trail mix bar, or Chili Chuckwagon Lunch. Let's show our staff that we are much obliged for all of their hard work.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4AAFA722A64-56008296-ourrenton#/

We hope to see you on Thursday, May 8th for our next PTA meeting. The meeting is held both in-person and via Zoom so you can join from the comfort of your couch!

When: Thursday, May 8th

Time: 7:00pm

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7264496471?pwd=aXhlK0MyYTNNZFZqcnNqLzd1OUZPdz09&omn=87899769686

Meeting ID: 726 449 6471

Passcode: rentonpta

Would you and your student like to share your family's culture at the Block Party? See below for ideas:

• Table with poster and/or cultural items.
• Cultural Table: Poster or items with country name, fun facts, pictures, national items (dish, flower, flag, song, etc.) Display of cultural items. Optional: Food items to share.
• Cultural Performance
• Do you know a group that does a cultural dance or other type of performance? We will schedule performances (15 minutes or less) for the stage in the cafeteria.

Please contact our 1st Grade Teacher, Linda Warmenhoven if you have an activity you would like to share.

Linda's contact information: linda.warmenhoven@rentonschools.us

Thank you for supporting the wonderful diversity of our schools.

Registration for Kindergarten for the 2025-2026 school year is OPEN!

If your child will be five years old on or before August 31, 2025, they are eligible to register. To register, please use the student enrollment link below.

https://www.rentonschools.us/learning-and-teaching/registration

To learn more, visit the Kindergarten information page below.

https://www.rentonschools.us/learning-and-teaching/elementary-education/kindergarten

Families can now complete an interest form for our Ready Kindergarten (Ready K) program for next school year. Ready K is a full-day transitional kindergarten program that runs Monday-Friday and follows the school schedule.

The program serves children that:

· turn 4 years-old on or before August 31, 2025

· live within Renton School District boundaries and

· have had no access to quality early learning experiences.

Students qualify through a screening process. Eligibility is based on financial, academic, and/or social or emotional needs. Ready K focuses on essential academics, social emotional skills, and learning habits to support children’s kindergarten success.

Learn more about program for the coming school year at our Ready K webpage: http://www.rentonschools.us/.../preschool-and.../ready-k

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.

Question to discuss as a family this week: What is the BEST part about being a kid?

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:

• 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.