Monday Morning Message

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

1.Be respectful​

2. Be responsible​

3. Be safe

10/21 Day 2

10/22 Day 3

10/24 Day 4

10/25 Day 5

10/26 Day 6

• 10/24 PTO Trunk or Treat
• 10/28-11/1 Red Ribbon Week
• 10/31 Fall Festival Class Parties

Dear Rainbow Families,

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.

There will be a building-wide coloring contest, and 1 winner will be recognized per grade level.

Let’s stand together and show our school spirit to celebrate Red Ribbon Week 2024. This year’s theme is: “Life is a Movie, Film Drug Free.” Please participate in the following school spirit activities:

Monday, 10/28 ~ “Put a Cap on Drugs”
Wear a hat.

Tuesday, 10/29 ~ “Support a Healthy Body”

Wear the color pink to support breast cancer awareness.

Wednesday, 10/30 - “Sock It to Drugs”

Wear crazy socks.

Thursday, 10/31 – “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).**
Friday, 11/1 - “Peace Out to Drugs”

Wear tie dye shirts.

Calling all 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders—it's time to ignite your curiosity and creativity at the Rainbow Elementary Science Fair! Whether you're a budding chemist, engineer, or future astronaut, this is your chance to shine and show off your amazing ideas.

What’s Happening:

• Parent Night Meeting: Mark your calendars for October 29th from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Parents are invited to join us for an info session where we’ll explain the process, timeline, and how to support your scientist at home.

Sign Up Now! Parents, to sign your student up for the Science Fair, click the link below and fill out the Google Form. This is a great way to encourage hands-on learning and have fun with science!

👉 Sign Up Here!

We can’t wait to see the fantastic experiments and discoveries your child will bring to life. Let’s make this year’s Science Fair the best one yet!

Dear Rainbow Families, Teachers, and Staff:

The holiday season is a time for giving, sharing, and spreading joy. This year, we are excited to announce Rainbow’s new holiday partnership with The Bridge Academy & Community Center. The Bridge Academy & Community Center is a local non-profit making a difference in the lives of children in our community.

If you would like to support The Bridge Academy & Community Center’s holiday outreach, you may sign up to participate through their Sign-Up Genius link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4BA9AE2AA2FC1-52192410-rainbow

Sign-ups through The Bridge Academy & Community Center’s Sign-Up Genius link will be received from now until November 22nd. For more information about The Bridge Academy & Community Center, please visit their website here: https://www.thebridgeacademy.org/

See below for a taste of Fall! Packets are coming home with students which include an order form.

Save the Date! Rainbow's Fall Fun Fest is Thursday October 24th from 6 to 8 PM

For the safety of all, this event is for Rainbow students and their families only.

We will have trunk or treating, the Scholastic Book Fair, Rosie’s Kettle Corn available for purchase and more

In order to have enough candy for everyone, please help the PTO feed the monster! Please send in individually wrapped peanut-free candy to the school office. Your donations will help make our Fall Fun Fest a sweet and safe experience for all. Thank you!

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.

Below you will find information from previous Monday Morning Messages. You can also find this information by visiting the "Communications Tab" on Rainbow's website at https://www.casdschools.org/rainbow

Dear Rainbow Families,

Fall is here! The leaves are turning colors, the temperatures are finally beginning to fall, and the night sky is getting darker more quickly each day. With October comes a change in the weather. Please send your student to school with clothing that is appropriate for the weather of the day so that they are comfortable and warm when going out to recess.

October is typically a very busy month at Rainbow Elementary School. We begin the month with Fire Prevention Week, quickly move on Red Ribbon Week, and the month finally ends with our Fall Festival Classroom Celebrations. The purpose of all of these events is to celebrate our community, provide fun and engaging opportunities for our students and their families, and continue long-standing school traditions.

We will be celebrating school and classroom Fall Festivities on Thursday, October 31st. Your child’s teacher will be providing you with classroom Fall Festivities information. 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 Thursday, October 31st, 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 1:30 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 31st. Please understand that classroom festivities will continue after the parade.

Here is our parade schedule:

Fifth Grade: 1:30 PM

Fourth Grade: 1:50 PM

Third Grade: 2:10 PM

Second Grade: 2:30 PM

First Grade: 2:50 PM

Kindergarten: 3:10 PM

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 31st, please contact your child’s teacher and an alternative activity will be provided.

The change in weather also brings a lot more parents driving their children to and from school. Please be mindful of this and make sure your child, and all of our students, are safe. Please keep your speed down and use the appropriate pick-up and drop-off zone. Please also be mindful and courteous to our teachers who are working to keep your children safe and the flow of traffic moving.

Kind Regards,

Mrs. Stauffer

Dear Rainbow Families,

As the school year is underway, I would like to inform you of the Coatesville Area School District school board approved policy No.916: Volunteers. The purpose of this policy is to recognize that volunteers can make valuable contributions to the school district. All schools within the district encourage the use of volunteers subject to the requirements of Applicable Law and this policy.

There are two distinct definitions within the policy regarding volunteers and helpers.

· Volunteer: an adult applying for or performing an unpaid position as a volunteer who is responsible for the welfare of a child or children or having direct contact with children. A volunteer may supervise students without the presence of a teacher or certified paraprofessional. Volunteers may undertake activities such as: field trip chaperones, tutoring students, and assisting before, during or after school activities.

· Helper: an adult who provides help or assistance in an event or function, but who does not meet the definition of a volunteer whereas the helper is not responsible for the welfare, care, supervision, guidance or control of a child or children independently of a teacher or certified paraprofessional. Helpers may undertake activities such as: class part, cafeteria help, material preparation, assisting a teacher in the classroom.

Adults who meet the definition of a volunteer under Applicable Law or under this policy shall be required to complete a registration/disclosure form and provide the following:

a) Act 34 State Police History Report

This clearance is free of charge to volunteers and can be found online at https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp

b) Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance Statement

This clearance is free of charge to volunteers and can be found online at https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home.

c) Act 114 FBI Background Check (not required if you have been a PA resident during the entirety of the previous 10 year period) Ø The cost of this clearance is $22.60 https://uenroll.identogo.com/workflows/1KG6XN

d) Tuberculosis Test

Helpers need only to have their photo identification scanned into our Navigate 360 Visitor Management upon entering the school building.

Kind Regards,

Mrs. Stauffer

Dear CASD Parents and Guardians,

I hope this letter finds you well. As we continue to embrace technology as an integral part of our educational environment, we want to ensure that your child’s school-issued device is well-protected. To this end, in leu of our previous TIF, we are offering optional insurance coverage for these devices to help mitigate any potential costs associated with accidental damage, loss, or theft, outside of any warranty covered repairs.

Why Device Insurance?

School-issued devices are an important tool for learning, and while we strive to take great care of them, accidents can happen. Device insurance provides peace of mind and financial protection by covering repair or replacement costs due to unforeseen circumstances.

What computer insurance covers

A stand-alone computer insurance policy through Progressive includes coverage for perils (laptop theft, vandalism, fire damage, and more) and unexpected accidents such as:

• Water damage (including liquid spills and submersion)
  
• Damage from dropping or stepping on your laptop
  
• Power surges due to lightning
  

What laptop insurance doesn't cover

Laptop insurance doesn't cover everything. Some exclusions are:

• Computer viruses
  
• Wear and tear or corrosion
  
• Software issues
  
• Blatant neglect
  

All policies and claims are the sole ownership of the Parents and Guardians.

Complete details and common questions can be found at the following link: https://www.progressive.com/electronic-device-insurance/computer-laptop-insurance/

Lastly, for anyone that has already paid a TIF for the 2024-2025 school year, the district will be issuing those families a full refund.

Sincerely,

CASD Office of Technology

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.