Monday Morning Message
October 23, 2023
About Us: Rainbow Elementary School
Principal: Mrs. Maria Stauffer
Assistant Principal: Mr. Jeff Kuciapinski
Attendance Office: (rbattendance@casdschools.org).
The mission of the Coatesville Area School District, rich in diversity and committed to excellence, is to create innovative educational experiences, which are funded by the taxpayers, supported by the community, delivered by dedicated teachers and administrators, to ensure all students will become responsible, contributing global citizens.
Research shows that attendance is critical to student achievement. We want to emphasize the importance of your student’s attendance in both a virtual setting and a brick and mortar setting. If your student is absent or you plan for your student to have an early dismissal, please email excuse notes to rbattendance@casdschools.org within three days of the absence.
Email: staufferm@casdschools.org
Website: https://www.casdschools.org/rainbow
Location: 1113 West Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 383-3780
Facebook: facebook.com/coatesvilleSD/
Twitter: @CASDRainbow
Rainbow Students Follow the Wildcat Code!
1.Be respectful
2. Be responsible
3. Be safe
This Week's Schedule Rotation
10/23 Day 2
10/24: Day 3
10/25: Day 4
10/26: Day 5
10/27: Day 6
October Lunch Menu
A Message from Mrs. Stauffer
Dear Rainbow Families,
It is a week filled with fall festivities at Rainbow. Monday is the kick off to our Red Ribbon Week celebrations. We are looking forward to seeing students and staff participate in Red Ribbon Spirit Week. PTO will host the popular Rainbow Truck or Treat on Thursday, October 26th and our week will culminate on Friday with classroom celebrations and our Say Boo To Drugs costume parade. Students from Kindergarten-5th Grade will be showing off their costumes during a parade. Be sure that your student wears comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing because, weather permitting, the parade will be outside. If it rains, the parade will not be held. The parade will start at 2:00 PM. Parents are welcome to come and watch the parade that will take place on the back playground. We ask that parents do not enter the building for parties unless they are a designated homeroom parent. If you plan on picking your student up from school immediately following the parade, an early dismissal note must be submitted to the main office the morning of October 27th . Please keep in mind the classroom celebrations will continue after the parade.
Kind Regards,
Mrs. Stauffer
Red Ribbon Week 10/23-10/27
Red Ribbon Week was developed in 1988 to promote an awareness of the dangers of alcohol and other drugs. This special week was developed to honor the memory of Enrique Camarena. During this week, we will have activities to educate our students on the importance of making positive choices. Our goal is to increase awareness of drugs and the effect they can have on our futures. We want to help our students develop effective problem-solving and decision-making skills for them to make safe and healthy choices.
During this week, our school counselors Mrs. Babiak and Mrs. Reid, will be delivering classroom lessons. They will be discussing the following with our students:
1. The differences between “safe/healthy” and “unsafe/unhealthy” drugs
2. The people who are safe to take medication from
3. What they can do if they find an unknown substance
4. What they should do if someone tries to give them something they are
uncomfortable with
5. Trick-or-Treating Safety
Let’s stand together and show our school spirit to celebrate Red Ribbon Week 2023. This year’s theme is: “Be Kind to Your Mind. Live Drug Free.” Please participate in the following school spirit activities:
Monday, 10/23 ~ “Put a Cap on Drugs” Wear a hat.
Tuesday, 10/24 ~ “Support a Healthy Body”
Wear the color pink.
Wednesday, 10/25 - “Sock It to Drugs”
Wear crazy socks.
Thursday, 10/26 - “Peace Out to Drugs”
Wear tie dye shirts.
Friday, 10/27 - “Say BOO to Drugs!” Students may wear costumes to school. **Please be sure costumes are school-appropriate (no gore, weapons, capes, hoods, or complete face coverings).**
Student Services Team
Meet Rainbow's Special Education Team!
Word that Describes the Team: Supportive
Team Quote: “Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together make this world a beautiful garden."
Fun Facts:
- We all have graduate degrees.
- We were all born in Pennsylvania.
Team Word of the Year: Collaboration
Welcome to the Team
PTO Corner
- The Fall Scholastic Book Fair starts this week! Please check with your child's teacher for your book fair day - use the online Scholastic eWallet feature to make shopping convenient and cashless. Your child can explore a world of exciting books and educational materials at the Book Fair while using the Scholastic eWallet, ensuring a hassle-free and contactless shopping experience. We look forward to sharing the joy of reading with your child and fostering a love for literature. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support your child's reading journey! Click here for eWallet: https://shorturl.at/cjqyY
- The All for Books Slime Mr. K Challenge is in full swing! Send in your loose change to see which grade and class will earn the opportunity to slime Mr. K. It's a fun way to support literacy and add some excitement to the school day. Don't miss your chance to participate!
- Join in the fun at the Rainbow PTO Fall Fun Fest on October 26th! We're on the lookout for a few additional cars to distribute candy to make this event even more enjoyable. To get involved and sign up, simply click on this link! https://shorturl.at/artCH
- Support the PTO's efforts to feed the monster for our upcoming Trunk or Treat event! Please contribute peanut-free candy by sending it to the school office. Your donations will help make our Fall Fun Fest a sweet and safe experience for all. Thank you for your participation! (Monster Photo Attached)
- Get the latest scoop! Dive into the September PTO Meeting Minutes by following this link: https://shorturl.at/pK456. Stay informed about what's happening in your school community.
Title Information
Your child attends Rainbow Elementary School, which receives Federal Title I funds to assist students in meeting state achievement standards. Throughout the school year, we will be providing you with important information about this law and your child’s education. Please review the attachments informing you about your right to request information about the qualifications of the classroom staff working with your child.
In Case you Missed it!
Fall Festivities
Dear Rainbow Families,
We will be celebrating school and classroom Fall Festivities on Friday, October 27th. Your child’s teacher will be providing you with classroom Fall Festivities information the week of October 9th. If you are donating a treat for classroom festivities, all treat donations must be store bought. Individually wrapped items such as individual bags of pretzels or Rice Krispie treats are preferred.
Our Fall Festivities coincide with Red Ribbon Spirit Week. On Friday, October 27th, our theme is “Say BOO to Drugs!” Students may wear a costume to school to participate in “Say BOO to Drugs!” Spirit Day. Students can wear their costumes to school in the morning and enjoy wearing them all day! Because students will be wearing costumes all day, be mindful of costumes and bathroom usage. Please be sure costumes are school appropriate (no gore, weapons, or complete face coverings) If your child plans to wear any face paint it must be applied at home before the start of school.
We will be having a “Say BOO to Drugs!” costume parade at school. Students from Kindergarten-5th Grade will be showing off their costumes during a parade. Be sure that your student wears comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing because, weather permitting, the parade will be outside. If it rains, the parade will not be held. The parade will start at 2:00 PM. Parents are welcome to come and watch the parade that will take place on the back playground. We ask that parents do not enter the building for parties unless they are a designated homeroom parent. If you plan on picking your student up from school immediately following the parade, an early dismissal note must be submitted to the main office the morning of October 27th .
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher. If you wish that your student does not participate in school and classroom Fall Festivities on October 27th, please contact your child’s teacher and an alternative activity will be provided.
Kind Regards,
Mrs. Stauffer, Principal
Mr. Kuciapinski, Assistant Principal
Message from the School Nurse
When to keep your child home from school
As we head into cooler months, we are starting to see more sickness -flu, colds, sore throats, and coughs. Sometimes it’s difficult to decide whether to keep your child at home. Here are some general guidelines to follow to help keep our staff and students healthy!
Per the school policy, please keep your child at home if they exhibit any of the following symptoms:
- fever (temperature 99.8 or higher), chills
- persistent cough
- unusual skin rash
- abdominal pain
- vomiting
- diarrhea
- sore throat
- congestion/ runny nose (not associated with seasonal allergies)
- pink, crusty eyes
Children should remain at home at least 24 hours without fever or vomiting/diarrhea following an illness.