RICHMOND MINUTES October 23, 2026
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We are thrilled to announce our fourth annual Richmond Family Book Club! This year, we’re heading down the yellow brick road with L. Frank Baum’s timeless classic, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz—a captivating story about courage, heart, brainpower, and the true meaning of home. Our goal is to bring families together for joyful reading, meaningful conversations, and community connection.
To help every student participate, the Richmond PTO is sponsoring a copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz for every household, which was distributed during Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Chapter 4 - The Road Through the Forest
By Mrs. Braunreiter
Chapter 5 - The Rescue of the Tin Woodman
By Mrs. McNeely
Chapter 6 - The Cowardly Lion
By Mrs. Thomas
HALLOWEEN - RULES REMINDER
We will not have a school wide celebration of Halloween (not saying we won't have some fun 😀). We know many students are excited about what they are wearing. When it comes to the costume, we treat this day like any other school day. If the costume fits within the regular dress code, students can wear it. Yes, technically a student could come in a Mutant Ninja Turtle outfit or princess dress every day to Richmond.
Important things to remember. :
- No Full Face Paint
- No Masks
- No Props – No Fake Weapons, Wands, Lightsaber, etc.
- No hats or wigs in class
THE BOOK FAIR AND DANCE IS COMING!! We are in need of several people to work during the book fair on Wednesday, November 4th and Dance/Book Fair on Friday, November 6th, 2026.
This is a GREAT event for the school and the kids! The book fair helps raise money for Birthday Books, Roll and Read books, as well as classroom books and supplies for all grades.
Please consider signing up for one (or multiple) time slots that work for you. Your time is appreciated!
If you have any questions, please contact Brooke Rozek at richmondrockets1441@gmail.com.
Thank you!
BECOME A SPONSOR AND GET A RESERVED SEAT
Dear Families,
One tradition in the drama world is thinking creatively with the supplies at hand. Buying secondhand, reusing old supplies, and repurposing found objects can make a show more exciting to watch.
One cost that cannot be avoided is securing the performance rights to a show. At Richmond, we have enjoyed putting on familiar titles over the years. These musicals use famous songs and characters from movies, books, and TV shows that both the students and the audience enjoy. However, these famous shows are more expensive to perform, and they get more expensive each year.
This year, we are offering special seat reservations for the Richmond musical. For each donation of $25, you can reserve a seat “along the Yellow Brick Road.” Ms. Smith will work with your child to reserve the best seat to see your student shine. Your family name will also be recognized in the program for your support.
If you would like to donate a more specific item, please see the link to our wishlist of items.
Thank you for your support,
Ms. Smith and Mr. Knaack
October
- Oct 29 - Arbitrary Friday
- Oct 30 - No School - Staff Professional Development
November
Nov 3 - Character Counts award ceremony
Nov 4 - Book Fair
Nov 6 - Book Fair/School Dance
Nov 10 - PTO Meeting - 6pm in LMC
Nov 17 - Rocky Rococo's Night - PTO Fundraiser
Nov 23 - Wizard of Oz Performance - 6:30pm
Nov 25-27 - No School Thanksgiving Break
SAVE THE DATE!
- December 24-January 1 - Winter Break
- January 15-18 - No School
- March 26-April 5 - Spring Break
- May 13 - Richmond Carnival
NO FOOD ITEMS FOR BIRTHDAY TREATS
No food items should be brought in for birthdays due to severe allergies.
Instead, if you’d like to celebrate with the class, consider small non-food items such as stickers, pencils, or other fun tokens.
GYM SHOES/SPARE CHANGE OF CLOTHES
- GYM Shoes: Every student needs a pair of tennis shoes for PE.
- Extra Clothes: Pack a spare set for spills and accidents.
- Donations Welcome: Outgrown gym shoes or clothes can be donated to help other Richmond students.
EXPLORE THE HISTORY MUSEUM ALL YEAR LONG - FREE FOR RICHMOND STUDENTS!
Thanks to a generous gift, Richmond students can enjoy free admission to the History Museum from through August 31, 2027. A flyer will be sent home with students this week—just mention “Richmond” at the admission desk to receive free entry with a paid Adult.
RICHMOND IS LATEX-FREE!
Richmond is a strict latex-free environment due to severe allergies. Please ensure that no latex items are brought into the building at any time.
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our school environment safe for everyone!
REMINDER: GET A DOCTOR'S NOTE FOR APPOINTMENTS
We know that not all appointments can be scheduled outside of school hours. If your child needs to attend a medical or dental appointment during the school day, please remember to request a doctor’s note from the provider’s office. This helps us make sure your child’s attendance is coded correctly.
NO PERSONAL DEVICES
All personal technology—including cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, and gaming devices—must be turned off and stored away during the school day.
