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Monday Morning Message
February 5, 2024
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
2/5 Day 4
2/6 Day 5
2/7 Day 6
2/8 Day 1
2/9 Day 2
February Lunch Menu
A Message from Mrs. Stauffer
Dear Rainbow Families,
Happy 100th day of school! Today we will celebrate the 100th day of school! Students and staff will have a great time recognizing the 100th day of school! You may even see some staff and students dress like they are 100 years old. We are proud of our 100 days of learning!
Our first grade students will be putting a twist on the 100th day of school! They will be celebrating the 101st day of school. The first-grade team is planning something special for day 101....the one hundred FIRST day of first grade.
Last week the nation’s foremost marmot weather expert did not see his shadow after scurrying out of a burrow at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney. As the legend goes, that means that Phil promises of one of the most beautiful springs.
This week we continue to celebrate the contributions of African American Changemakers. This week, students will learn Carter Woodson, Thurgood Marshall, Gabby Douglas, Fredrick Douglas, and Karak O'Bama.
Kind regards,
Mrs. Stauffer
School Calendar Changes
Mark your calendars!
Friday, February 16, will now be a regular day of school to make up for the day that was missed, January 10, due to flooding and power outages. Our calendar has this date originally scheduled as a day off for students in observance of President’s Day weekend.
Should we miss another day of school, not considered a flexible instruction day, the next "snow day" make up will be held on May 24.
Classroom Kindness Party Reminders
February brings us Valentine's Day. This month we will be focusing on kindness as a school community. Classroom Kindness and Compliment Parties will be held on Friday, February 9th.Your child’s teacher will be providing you with classroom Kindness and Compliment festivity information. If you are donating a treat for classroom festivities, all treat donations must be store-bought items.
ATSI Plan Update
Dear Rainbow Families,
As you know, Pennsylvania has identified Rainbow Elementary School as an ATSI school. ATSI schools are required to submit annual improvement plans to the state. Rainbow’s ATSI plan identifies and addresses root causes for performance concerns and indicates evidence-based practices for sustained improvement of learning.
Earlier this year, Rainbow’s Leadership team shared a video explaining Rainbow’s improvement plan and quarterly targets. The purpose of this communication is to share the second quarter ATSI plan progress with Rainbow families.
I am proud to share with our families that Rainbow students met ATSI quarterly progress goals. By the mid-year benchmark administered in January, 25% of students in each grade level K-5 made typical, above typical, or well above typical growth as indicated by the Acadience Math Pathways of Progress report. As you can see with the grade level data below, students exceeded this goal.
K- 70% of students made typical, above typical, or well above typical growth
1- 71% of students made typical, above typical, or well above typical growth
2- 51% of students made typical, above typical, or well above typical growth
3- 56% of students made typical, above typical, or well above typical growth
4- 40% of students made typical, above typical, or well above typical growth
5- 47% of students made typical, above typical, or well above typical growth
Students also met and exceeded the goal set for reading! By January 26, 2024, 40% of students in each grade level K-5 were at or above benchmark as determined by the Acadience Universal Screener in reading.
K- 66% of students were at or above benchmark
1- 58% of students were at or above benchmark
2- 53% of students were at or above benchmark
3- 55% of students were at or above bencmark
4- 52% of students were at or above benchmark
5- 54% of studetns were at or above benchmark
This progress reflects the hard work and dedication of our teachers and students during MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) reading intervention. This growth could not be achieved without the support of our families. Thank you for all that you do to support your student’s academic growth and achievement at home. If you have any questions about your child’s reading progress or want more information on how to support your student’s reading growth at home, please contact your child’s teacher.
CASD Science Fair Open House
Rainbow students attended the District Science Fair Open House on Saturday, February 3rd. Students displayed their projects and celebrated the accomplishments they achieved through their hard work. The CASD District Science Fair Open House was an important step in our scientists' journey to the County Science Fair, which is scheduled to take place at West Chester University on March 13th. The interview process at the CASD Science Fair Open House helped our students gain valuable experience and insights that will contribute to their success at the County level. Good luck Rainbow Wildcats!
Summer STEM Enrichment Program for Middle School Students
2023-2024 Code of Conduct and Technology Handbook
The purpose of the Elementary Discipline Code is to assist students in developing a positive attitude toward self-discipline, regular attendance and socially accepted behavior. The Elementary Discipline Code is intended to ensure that each student has the opportunity to benefit from the maintenance of a learning environment that is safe, conducive to learning and is free from unnecessary distractions. Below you will find a button for the Elementary Discipline Code. You can also access the Elementary Discipline Code by clicking here. Please review the document with your student
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!
PTO Corner
Support the 5th-grade year-end activities with our upcoming Nothing Bundt Cakes sale! Order forms will be send home the week of February 5th.
Our first Dine and Donate event of 2024 is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21st, at Rocco and Anna's in Parkesburg. Take advantage of the half day to enjoy a late lunch or early dinner!
Save the Date for the return of Designer Bag Bingo at Rainbow. Tickets will be on sale starting February 1st. Access more information using the QR Code provided on the flyer.
Embrace the winter season with Coatesville Youth Lacrosse. Winter conditioning sessions take place on Sunday afternoons. Try out a new sport and prepare for the upcoming spring season!
- 2024 Winter Lacrosse: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/398867
- Girl's 2024 Spring Rec Season: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/407009
- Boy's 2024 Spring Rec Season: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/407004
Love the Bus Month
Love the Bus Month is celebrated every February and is dedicated to the influence of the school bus in American school culture. The holiday appreciates the individuals and organizations involved in the operation of school buses including the drivers.
Love the Bus Month is an opportunity to showcase the amazing school bus drivers and all other professional staff that make student transportation possible in the Commonwealth.
Please help us show the love by having your student complete the coloring page and thank you card below to give to their favorite school bus driver!
Message from the School Nurse
Dear Parents,
These winter months are cold and flu season, in addition to COVID-19. Chester County has seen a peak in influenza and RSV. It is a great time to remind our school community of the measures we take to keep students healthy and prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
· We reinforce the following with our students: wash hands frequently, eat healthy meals, drink plenty of water, get at least 8 hours of sleep per day, and stay home if you are sick.
In addition, we request that you, as parents, join us in keeping our school healthy by keeping your child home when he/she is sick. For example,
· Students are to be fever-free for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of fever reducing medication before returning to school.
· Students with vomiting or diarrhea are to be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school.
· Students with blisters and/or honey-colored crusts should remain home until cleared by a doctor or until after 24 hours of antibiotic treatment.
· Students with pink eye “conjunctivitis”/eye drainage may attend school once they have been on medication for 24 hours or receive clearance from a doctor stating it is non-infectious.
· Students with symptoms of or exposure to COVID-19 should follow the CDC Guidelines for Exposure and Isolation.
January and February are typically the months with the highest number of cases of illness. Notices of exposure to illnesses are not sent home in backpacks.
Instead, consistent healthy habits, remaining home when sick, and exclusion of ill students by school nurses are utilized to control the spread of communicable illness.
Thank you for reinforcing these healthy habits with our students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our school nurse.