Teacher Appreciation

I wanted to send a word of gratitude on behalf of all of the staff at Richmond Elementary to our PTO and parents for a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week. We were certainly spoiled and are so thankful for all of the food, treats and prizes this week!

Student Clubs Last Day

Student Clubs last day this year will be Friday, May 15th. We thank all of our students for their creativity and leadership they have brought to clubs this year! We have some amazing Richmond student leaders! Do you have an idea for a club for students? If so e-mail me at lisa.simoncelli-bulak@d303.org.

Field Day Volunteers Needed

Hello Parents,

Our 2026 Spring Field Day will be Wednesday, May 20th. We would love to have you join us as a volunteer at a Field Day Station/Activity. There are slots available for AM, PM, or FULL DAY! Although most stations are outside, there are a few that are inside. Note, you are not following your student at each station, but will see them when they come through the station you are working. Please email gregory.born@d303.org with any questions. Thank you for your support!

Follow the link below to sign-up for Richmond Field Day! Registration closes Friday, May 15th.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4CA4AB2BA5F94-63430421-richmond

i-Ready Testing

May 2026

Dear Parents/Guardians:

The i-Ready end of year diagnostic assessments window has been completed. Testing took place between May 4th - May 15th. Please follow the link below for instruction on how to access your student's results via their i-Ready dashboard. i-Ready Results Gr K-8

Please note: The code for accessing reports is only good for the current school year, and current year reports. Once the school year is over the code no longer works and access to the current year reports ends. Please print or download your student’s report as soon as possible after testing is completed. You may contact your child’s school if a hard copy of the report needs to be provided to you.

If your child took another diagnostic assessment this school year, you will see current and prior assessment scores. More information about i-Ready is available at https://district.d303.org/departments/assessment. Scroll to quick links or the i-Ready section to find more information about the i-Ready system.

i-Ready diagnostic assessments are computer-based assessments that adjust to each child’s mathematics and reading ability levels, and provides students with practice lessons at their level based on the results of the diagnostic assessments. These are found in the MyPath section of i-Ready. MyPath will remain available to students through July 2026. The system will be reset in August in preparation for the 2026-27 school year.

The assessment data is to help understand where your child is in relation to grade level standards, provide for practice and assignments at your child’s academic level, and monitor academic growth this school year.

If you have questions regarding your child’s scores, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher or building principal. You are also welcome to contact me at 331.228.4911 or david.chiszar@d303.org.

Sincerely,

David Chiszar

Executive Director of Assessment and Accountability

To access your child's results, please follow the directions HERE.

5th grade Clap Out

It is hard to believe that in a few short days our 5th graders will be incoming 6th graders. We are so proud of all of the hard work they have put in this school year and are working on ways for us to celebrate their elementary years.

We would love to extend an invitation to all of our fifth grade parents/families to our 5th grade clap out. This event will take place outdoors at Richmond school. Details below:

When: Wednesday, May 27th

Time: Starts promptly at 3:10 p.m.

Parents:

Clap-out formation:

You may line up on the grass area indicated in blue in the chart below. 5th graders will start by coming out door #11 (closer to Oak and 12th street) and walk down 12th. They will walk up Indiana (greeted by 4th graders) and then enter door #2 where they will be greeted by the rest of our students. They will then go back to their classrooms until dismissal.

Reminders:

We ask that you not hand your child gifts/balloons during the clap out. Please wait until after school for those items.

No pets/animals are allowed on school grounds during the clapout, before or after.

If you plan on a change in transportation for the day, please notify the main office with advance notice, preferably before the last day of school.

If your child will be taking the bus home, balloons are not allowed on our buses as they impair vision of the driver.

5th grade classrooms will take class pictures during the day and those will be communicated via your child’s teacher.

A lawn sign will be provided (Thank you PTO) in front of the school facing 12th street. Families are welcome to take pictures after school.

We are looking forward to celebrating!

Upcoming Dates:

5/12 - Incoming Kinder Orientation 4-6 p.m. at Richmond

5/14 - Spring Orchestra Concert

5/20 - Field Day

5/22 - 5th Grade Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.

5/25 - No School, Memorial Day

5/27 - 5th grade clapout - parents are invited to attend

5/27 - Last Day for Students

Thompson Middle School's 100 Year community-wide celebration:

Thompson Middle School is turning 100! Please join us on May 13 to commemorate the school building’s 100th anniversary. Get your commemorative 100 year t-shirt now before they're gone and check out all the event details here.

Summer Camps:

Summer is just around the corner and Camp registrations are under way. Don't miss out on these wonderful opportunities! Check out all the summer school and camp offerings on the District 303 website.

SUMMER STRINGS CAMP

All current orchestra students are invited and encouraged to attend the Summer Strings Camp from June 15 - 25. This fun camp will help you keep up your playing skills over the summer and better prepare you for next school year. Sign up on Pushcoin today! Ask your orchestra director if you have questions or reach out to Angie Wifler, the camp director, at angela.wifler@d303.org.

Summer Camp Brochure for St. Charles North is available HERE.

Summer Athletic Camps for Thompson Middle School is available HERE.

Richmond Elementary E-News

May 8, 2026

Teacher Appreciation

Student Clubs Last Day

Field Day Volunteers Needed

i-Ready Testing

5th grade Clap Out

Upcoming Dates:

Thompson Middle School's 100 Year community-wide celebration:

Summer Camps:

SUMMER STRINGS CAMP

A rainbow over Richmond Elementary after Tuesday's Storms! A rainbow over Richmond Elementary after Tuesday's Storms!

Teacher Appreciation

Student Clubs Last Day

Field Day Volunteers Needed

i-Ready Testing

5th grade Clap Out

Upcoming Dates:

Thompson Middle School's 100 Year community-wide celebration:

Summer Camps:

SUMMER STRINGS CAMP

St. Charles North Summer Camp Brochure St. Charles North Summer Camp Brochure

Thompson Middle School Summer Athletic Camps Thompson Middle School Summer Athletic Camps