Richmond Elementary E-News

February 21, 2025

2/27 is a 1/2 day with dismissal at Noon. Students will be in attendance in the morning until Noon. Lunches will not be served on the 27th.

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!

5 Essentials student survey

Please click HERE to view a letter regarding details about the 5-essentials survey for grades 4-12.

5-essentials parent input

Parents - we ask that you please take the 5-essentials parent survey! Click HERE for the link.

Boosterthon Slime Fun

The fun didn't end with Boosterthon - our winning classes got to slime Mr. Born and Mr. Lubas! Congrats to both of our kindergarten classrooms, Mrs. Fisher and Mrs. LaCosse on tying for first place!

Thank you again for all of your generosity to support our school. We surpassed our goal and raised over $8,000! Thank you!

Judge Visits

A big thank you to Judge Cowart who came to read to some of our classes on National Judge's Come to School Day. In honor of President Lincoln's birthday, judges across the state volunteer to read in classrooms! We are thankful for Judge Cowart's time and visiting Richmond!

♫ Attention 1st Grade Families!♫

We are excited to announce that all 1st grade students will participate in a music performance the evening of March 11!

What: Pajama Party Performance

Who: All Richmond 1st Grade Students

When: March 11@ 6:00 p.m.

Where: On the stage in the Richmond School gymnasium

Students should wear pajamas to the performance and bring a stuffed animal as a prop! More details attached Here

FIDDLE FEST 2025 Save the Date! Friday February 28th.

Calling all fiddlers and lovers of folk music! Fiddle Fest 2025 is Feb. 28. This will be our 18th year. All advanced orchestra students, elementary through high school and beyond, can participate! Parents, teachers, older siblings, grandparents and community members who play guitar, banjo, mandolin or a string instrument are welcome! We guarantee you’ll have a great time!

If you are interested in playing and need music, please contact an orchestra director, or email Rita.Borkowski@d303.org
Registration for all performers is online. Deadline to register is Thurs. Feb 20th.

https://forms.gle/TqyvU2KW1a2532P76 to sign up or scan the QR code on flyer below to register!