Richmond Elementary E-News

Guest Readers - Second Semester - Sign Up!

During the month of February, we will be inviting guest readers into classrooms to share a book related to Black History Month. A list of recommended books is available; please click HERE for more information. If you have a different title in mind, feel free to email your suggestion to our LRC Director, Kristine Mutchler at kristine.mutchler@d303.org.

To sign up, we are using Sign Up Genius. Please note that you will need to create a FREE account if you do not already have one. To sign up for a reading slot, click HERE. You will be prompted to provide the name of the book you plan to read.

Thank you for volunteering to share your time and inspire our Richmond learners!

Cold Weather - Reminder

In D303 we go outside if the weather is above 0 degrees with the windchill. If there is snow on the ground and a child does not have snowpants or snow boots they will be able to play on the blacktop area. Students with snowpants and boots will be able to go into the snow on the field.

Student Council and Kindness Club

Student Council and Kindness Club are working together to collect donations for a food drive that will support Shepard’s Heart. Donations will be collected in the hall outside the LRC from February 2nd- 26th. We will be collecting non-perishable items, such as soup, canned fruit or veggies, and pasta. See your class student council representative if you have any questions about the drive. Let’s work together to support our community.

Valentine’s Parties Room Parent Guidelines:

Valentine’s parties at Davis/Richmond will be Friday, February 13, 2026.

Classroom parties will run from 2:30-3:15 p.m.
Room Parents arrive and begin party preparation at 2:15 pm
Work with the classroom teacher on activities/games for the party.
No food treats will be eaten during the party
Please do not send any food treats with your child to pass out
Work with the teacher on any non-edible goody bags to be sent home. Please no candy, gum or other edible items.
Room parents for holiday parties are signed up through the PTO.

Complete the D303 volunteer form if you have not already. Contact Darlene Buffano at darlene.buffano@d303.org or call at (331) 228-2800 if you have questions about procedures.

Announcing Fiddle Fest 2026 Friday, February 27, 2026

Calling all fiddlers and lovers of folk music! It’s time for the 19th annual Fiddle Fest!

All advanced orchestra students, elementary through high school and beyond, can

participate! Parents, teachers, older siblings, grandparents and community members

who play guitar, banjo, mandolin or a string instrument are welcome! We guarantee

you’ll have a great time! If you are interested in playing and need music, please contact

your child’s orchestra director, or email Rita.Borkowski@d303.org

Click Fiddle Fest 2026 Online Registration to sign up. All performers must register

so we can adequately plan for this huge event. The final deadline to register is

Thursday, Feb 19th.

Fiddle Fest is Friday, February 27th. Performance begins at 7:00 pm.

Place: East High School Gym. 1020 Dunham Rd, St. Charles, 60174.

Dress Rehearsal: 5:00 – 6:00 pm All performers participating must attend!

Pizza Dinner: available for participants / volunteers for $5.00 following rehearsal.

JOIN US!

February Dates

Wanted to share upcoming days where there is no school or 1/2 a day of school. See visual below.

There will also be an early release on Wednesday, February 25th.

One last note - February 19th we will run a NORMAL specials schedule that day.

Tiger Lunch Crew Sign Up

School Calendar

Project Dance Bloom

This awesome dance party is a public event and will take place in the small gymnasium at St. Charles North High School. The Project Dance proceeds support organizations within our district and our community that involve individuals with Special Needs. We provide a safe and comfortable environment where anyone and everyone is invited, no special attire is needed!