Richey First Take
Sunday, October 15, 2023
1st Avenue
Parents,
Please remember to be mindful and courteous to our neighbors on 1st Avenue. It is a very narrow street. Please do not block driveways, walk through their yards, or block the street.
Starting October 23rd parents may log in to the iReady portal to see your student's results from the most recent iReady assessment. Below are the directions to log into the parent portal for iReady.
National School Transportation Poster Contest
NSTA, National School Transportation is sponsoring their annual school bus safety poster contest. The theme is Driving Safely Into the Future. There are categories for all grades and programs. Red Clay has had many winners in the past. Please see information details below.
Nutrition Department
Starting next week the cafeteria will have snacks available for purchase on Monday and Friday. Usually the snack's price ranges from .75 cents to 1 dollar. If you would like to add money to your student's account please use the link below.
From Nurse Donna
Vision, hearing and scoliosis screenings will start next week. Any abnormal findings will be communicated home that day. Individual scoliosis screenings will be done in the nurse's office with complete privacy. Please contact the nurse at 302-992-5537 with any questions or concerns.
At Richey, we recite our PAWS pledge every morning: Practice safe behavior, Act responsibly, Work cooperatively, and Show respect. For doing these things, your children can earn PAWS tickets, which can be used for special activities, events, and prizes.
One of these things is our PAWS cart. The cart comes around a few times during the school year and all of the students may buy items with their tickets.
As you can imagine, this is very popular. We would appreciate your help in replenishing the cart with new items. If you are able to do so, please look at the attached wish list and help us to recognize all of our students for being their best selves.
Please see the link below to help replenish the PAWS cart.
From the Richey PTO
Richey's PTO needs your help! We need volunteers for the upcoming Fall Festival, Book Fair, and Trunk or Treat.
Also, the PTO is currently collecting candy and non-food goodies for our Trunk or Treat. You can find our hungry candy monster in the lobby.
Are you interested in volunteering? Please visit our website for more information and the sign-up sheets. www.richeypto.org/volunteering
We really appreciate any help! Thank you! 💙💛
Affordable Connectivity Program
FREE Internet Service for Students
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal program to help eligible households pay for internet service, by providing a discount up to $30 per month. Most internet service providers, including Comcast and Verizon, offer internet service plans for $30.
Families qualify if one member of their household meets at least one of the following criteria:
1. Received a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year
2. Participates in one of these assistance programs
Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program
SNAP
Medicaid
Federal Housing Assistance
Supplemental Security Income
WIC
Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits
Resources for Families
Printable Applications English | Spanish
Informational Flyers for families English | Spanish
Social Media English | Spanish
Video with directions to apply
Save the Date
- 10/17 Flu and COVID clinic 4:30pm-6:30pm
- 10/18 Picture Day
- 10/23-10/27 Book Fair
- 10/27 PTO Trunk or Treat
Closed Campus
The student day ends at 3:50 p.m. Students will not be dismissed from the main office between 3:15 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. We are considered a “Closed Campus” during this time. Please schedule appointments before and after these times. Your cooperation is appreciated as we work together to create a safe environment for all.
Car Line Circle
Parents,
Please make sure you are keeping the left side of the carline circle open until 3:15 pm. This lane will only be used for early dismissals and deliveries. If you park in that lane before 3:15 pm you will be asked to move. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Box Tops for Education
Did you know that the Box Tops for Education Program is 100% digital and it's an easy way to help earn funds for our PTO? Simply download the Box Tops for Education App to get started and be sure to share the information with your friends and family. We earn money when receipts with eligible items are scanned.