

Richmond Elementary E-News
March 7. 2025
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.
5-essentials parent input
Parents - we ask that you please take the 5-essentials parent survey! Click HERE for the link.
♫ 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
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Nutritional Thoughts from Organic Life
**Nutritional Thoughts from Organic Life**
Nutrition labels contain a lot of essential information about your child’s food. Details like calories, vitamins and minerals, serving size, and macronutrients such as protein, fat, and carbohydrates can help you make important choices about your child’s diet. The percentage daily value (%DV) can help you determine how much one serving of a given nutrient contributes to the recommended daily intake.
**Nutritional Thoughts from Organic Life**
Nutrition plays a key role in helping students stay focused in the classroom. A healthy diet supplies students with the nutrients that support concentration, cognitive function, and energy. Research has found that this connection leads to stronger academic performance, higher attendance, and fewer behavioral issues.
**Nutritional Thoughts from Organic Life**
Good nutrition is crucial to the development and function of the brain, supplying key nutrients like iron, iodine, and omega-3 fatty acids, which fuel memory and learning skills.
**Nutritional Thoughts from Organic Life**
Nutrition is just one aspect of a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Children’s physical and mental health is enhanced when they engage in less sitting, more movement, and get sufficient rest. Help your child establish good sleep habits and explore active hobbies as a family to set them up for success throughout their lives.
**Nutritional Thoughts from Organic Life**
There’s a lot of information out there about how to build healthy eating habits. Here are some of the top tips for helping your student get a strong start:
· Establish a diet that is high in fiber, avoids sugar, and includes calcium-rich foods
· Keep breakfast on the menu
· Offer healthy snacks and colorful food
· Drink plenty of water
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