Richmond Elementary E-News

We had our first fire drill of the year yesterday and the kids did a great job staying quiet and listening to staff!

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference in our school? We are excited to announce an amazing opportunity to become a Richmond Tiger P.A.L.S Student Ambassador for our school community!

As a Richmond Tiger P.A.L.S Student Ambassador, you'll represent our school, welcome new students, and help create a positive and inclusive environment for everyone. You’ll have the chance to be a role model, develop leadership skills, and make our school an even better place.

If you are interested please complete this application and return it to Mrs. Renner, our Assistant Principal, by Monday, August 25, 2025. Paper copies of the application also went home to 4th and 5th graders in their backpacks this week.

Plase turn in your required health forms to the Health Office! If you are missing any health records you will be contacted in the next week.

Kindergarten and Students new to Illinois- Physical, Vision, Dental, Health survey

Students who are new to Illinois need to have these on Illinois forms.

2nd Grade- Dental

3rd Grade- Updated Health Survey

All of the forms are linked here for your convenience or you can go to the District Website and find them in the parent section under Forms. We will be sending home letters to the students who have missing medical records.

Please reach out if you have any questions. Feel free to send any communication, including health forms, to ric-nurses@d303.org to ensure that our Richmond nurses receive this important information pertaining to your student(s).

The health office direct line is 331-228-2804.

Curriculum Night will be Thursday, September 11th from 5:30-7:00 p.m See flyer below.

We love to celebrate birthdays at Richmond. Your child’s birthday will be announced on our morning announcements and your child will be able to choose a book from our birthday book cart. We do not allow in food for celebrations so please do not send them to school or drop them off, they will not be accepted. If you would like to send in non-edible treats (such as a pencil or non food item) that is ok.

If you have a change in transportation, such as your child regularly rides the bus, but you will be picking them up one day, please call the main office BY 10:00 a.m. at (331) 228-2800. We will take care of notifying the teacher.

On September 16, Richmond Elementary will conduct our state-required annual Lockdown Drill with law enforcement personnel present. During this time, students will review and practice the classroom procedures. Parents/guardians may opt their child out of physical participation in this drill each year by emailing Lisa Simoncelli-Bulak at lisa.simoncelli-bulak@d303.org and Darlene Buffano at darlene.buffano@d303.org at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled date. Students who are opted out will receive an alternative school safety learning experience with a certified staff member.

Join us Friday, August 22 from 4:00–8:00 PM at St. Charles East High School for an evening packed with Saints spirit!

Watch our teams in action with football, volleyball, soccer, swim, and tennis scrimmages. Band, cheer & dance performances. Carnival games & prizes for Future Saints. Raffle baskets, spirit wear, photo booth, dunk tank, face painting & more! Food trucks & concession stand on site. Come hungry!

Bring your family, friends, neighbors- everyone’s invited to kick off the school year and celebrate our amazing athletes and community. Let’s turn St. Charles orange & black!

#SaintsFest #SaintsPride #WeAreEast #FutureSaints