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Monday Morning Message
December 18, 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
12/18 Day 1
12/19 Day 2
12/20 Day 3 Classroom Holiday Parties and Early Dismissal
12/21 Day 4
12/22 Day 6
December Lunch Menu
A Message from Mrs. Stauffer
Dear Rainbow Families,
As we conclude 2023, and break for the winter holiday, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to all who help make Rainbow Elementary School amazing. We are a community with many gifts and talents, which we share daily with one another and most important, our students. From school to home, our collective efforts to raise the whole child are filled with passion, commitment and a willingness to make decisions that may be hard in the present, but will have a positive and lasting influence in the future for all.
Parents, of course, are such a critical part of all we hope to accomplish on behalf of our students. Thank you for entrusting us with your most precious gift. I am grateful to our wonderful, talented, creative, inquisitive, optimistic, resourceful and resilient students.
In the spirit of this holiday season, I want to extend my thanks to all of you for everything that you do for our school. As we enjoy the upcoming holidays, it is my fervent wish that each of you receives and returns the seasonal bounty of grace and good tidings that make these days truly special. We are looking forward to seeing everyone back in school on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Kind Regards,
Mrs. Stauffer
Ugly Sweater Day
From Grinches, to reindeers and llamas too, we'd like to share ugly holiday sweaters with you! Your student is welcome to Rainbow's faculty and staff and wear an Ugly Christmas Sweater on Friday, December, 22nd! We can't wait to see those sweaters!
Rainbow Elementary School Spelling Bees
Thank you to all of the Wildcats who participated in this year's Rainbow Elementary Spelling Bee! A HUGE thank you to all the families who helped prepare their student by practicing words and supporting them along the way. As always, we wouldn't be able to do this without your continued support. A special thank you to Dr. Pam Bisazza and Mrs. Sue Ann DeLorenzo for coordinating the Spelling Bee at Rainbow. Thank you to our judges Mrs. Reid, Ms. Ashbridge, and Dr. Van Vooren. Rainbow finalists will participate in the District Spelling Bee in January.
Spelling Bee Participants
Third Grade Finalists
Mallory Ebling - 1st
Aleah Luna - 2nd
Cayla Wesley - Alternate for District
Fourth Grade Finalists
Aubree Everitt - 1st
Keani Maruy - 2nd
Madyson Chilcote - Alternate for District
Fifth Grade Finalists
Kaleb Clemson-Graham - 1st
Jake Long - 2nd
Julian Scott-Villanueva - Alternate for District
Message from the PBIS Team
If your child is in a school that uses PBIS, the school will have a chart with desired behaviors, including a description of how those behaviors will look in each setting. For example, your child’s school might ask students to “Be Respectful” (what’s expected) in the classroom (where it’s expected) by raising their hand before speaking (the desired behavior). Often these charts can be found on the school’s website homepage. Schools that actively use PBIS might have an orientation on what behaviors are expected and where, and set a time in the beginning of the year to teach students and staff the specific behaviors. These can be adapted by families to fit the home setting. An example of an expectations table for home is below.
Lost and Found
Please encourage your student to check the Lost and Found in Rainbow's cafeteria. We are house cleaning for the New Year! Lost and Found items that are not claimed by December 22nd will be donated to Goodwill.
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!
Message from the School Nurse
Winter is upon us! That means colder temperatures and maybe even some snow this year. Whenever possible, we try to get the students outside to play and get fresh air. When you go outside, it is important to be safe and stay warm. Here are some helpful tips so all our students can enjoy the outside during winter.
Dress in several thin layers. Wool is better than cotton. If the top layer of clothing gets wet, children can remove the wet layer and still be dry. Children are more at risk for frostbite when the temperatures drop.
Pack extra clothes for your student. If your student gets wet at recess, they will want to change. Clothing needs to come from home.
Send your student to school in a warm, waterproof coat.
Wear gloves or mittens, closed toe shoes or boots, socks, and a hat outside.
Be aware of clothing hazards. Scarves and hood strings can easily become tangled around a small child’s neck. Use other clothing for warmth.
Sunscreen. Snow can reflect the sun’s rays making sunburn a real risk.
Stay hydrated! Encourage kids to drink water, avoid sugary drinks and those with caffeine.