The Bobcat Bulletin

What a great week we had at Indian Lane! Two students enjoyed a special ride to school on a fire truck after winning a raffle at our PTG Bobcat Block Party. We ended the week with a schoolwide PBIS assembly to celebrate our students and reinforce our Bobcat expectations.

I also wanted to share an important update about Membership Toolkit. Some families emailed to let me know that they were already signed up. A few shared a helpful detail that may explain the confusion: their accounts still listed their children’s grade and homeroom teacher from last year. Thank you to the families who brought this to my attention!

Even if you already have an account, please log in and confirm that each child’s grade and homeroom teacher are updated for this school year.

Visit Membership Toolkit and follow the steps below.

New families:

1. Create your account.

2. Verify your email address. This is an important step!

3. Add your guardian and student information, selecting each child’s current grade and homeroom teacher.

4. Choose your directory publishing preferences. Your email address must be published so homeroom parents can contact you.

Returning families:

1. Log in to your existing account.

2. Review and update your guardian contact information.

3. Update each child’s grade and homeroom teacher for this school year.

4. Review your directory publishing preferences. Your email address must be published so homeroom parents can contact you.

Keeping this information current helps our PTG and homeroom parents share classroom event information, volunteer opportunities, and upcoming activities, including our fall parties.

If you need assistance, please email ilptgtreasurer@gmail.com.

Thank you for helping us keep our Indian Lane families connected!

OCTOBER

• 5 | Birthday Book Club Forms & Donations Due
• 14 | PTG Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Library
• 15 | Anne Lambelet Author Visit for 3rd, 4th, & 5th grades
• 16 | Early Dismissal for 1st-5th grades; No PM Kindergarten
• 19 | Principal Advisory Board Meeting, 2:00-3:30 p.m.
• 21 | Kindergarten Field Trip
• 22 | Bobcat Trunk or Treat, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
• 29 | October Bobcat Birthday Glow Bash, During Lunches
• 30 | Halloween Parade, 10:00 a.m. Students may participate in a fall activity instead of the Halloween parade. Please complete this form if your child prefers the fall activity instead of the parade and/or party. Details about classroom parties will be shared directly by homeroom parents via Membership Toolkit.

An exciting addition to our library is taking shape! The PTG and Mrs. Britton are meeting with our muralist this week to finalize plans for our November 7 mural event. Students will have the opportunity to help create the new mural for the library and leave their mark on a space our Bobcats enjoy every day!

More details about how the event will work will be shared in next week’s bulletin. In the meantime, our muralist recently completed another elementary school project. Check it out below for a preview of the creativity coming to Indian Lane!

*Photo credit: Promiseland Public School Murals, via Facebook.

The PTG is looking for class photographers to assist homeroom parents and capture special classroom moments for the yearbook. Up-to-date clearances are required for classphotographers. Mrs. Plante will review clearances for all interested volunteers before sending the names to PTG. Once all interest has been collected, a PTG board member will contact those selected. Thank you for helping us preserve wonderful memories for our Bobcats!

Thank you for your continued partnership in helping us keep our schools safe. As part of our updated visitor-entry procedures, all visitors must have their ID scanned before entering the building. Please plan to remain in the vestibule while security verifies the purpose of your visit with the main office.

These procedures apply to early dismissals, pickups from the nurse’s office, and scheduled meetings. Once your visit has been verified, security will provide direction about entering the building or meeting your child. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we consistently implement these important safety procedures.

Dear Parent/Guardian:

We are conducting surveys of all students in third through twelfth grade in order to gain a better understanding as to the students thoughts and feelings about their school. There are two surveys that seek to find information focusing on Academic Challenge and School Culture. For each student there is one survey that is specific to their level (Elementary/Middle/High) and a second survey that is applicable to all students. While we will collect basic demographic information from students as part of the survey, we will not be able to link survey results to individual students. To reiterate, survey respondents will remain completely anonymous. Students will take the surveys in school on Friday October 16th and they should take only a few minutes. This information is for our internal use as we develop our district's strategic plan and work on continuous improvement in both academics and school culture.

We are committed to maintaining and enhancing an affirming and supportive learning environment for all members of the Rose Tree Media School District. The information collected from the students will be helpful in this endeavor.

Opt Out Option:

However, if you would prefer your child not to participate in this survey please let us know by completing this link.

Included is a link to a copy of the survey for you to preview

Elementary School

All-Student Survey

As we prepare for our Principal Advisory Board (PAB) meeting on October 19, we invite parents and guardians to share topics for discussion. Whether you would like to highlight something working well at Indian Lane, share a challenge, or offer a suggestion, we welcome your input.

Please use the form below to submit your ideas:

PAB DISCUSSION TOPICS INPUT FORM

PAB discussions focus on Indian Lane Elementary. For topics related to the district as a whole, please share your talking points with our Superintendent Advisory Board (SAB) representative, Genna Hart.

PAB Grade-Level Representatives

• Kindergarten: Representative needed

• Grade 1: Tyler Spindel

• Grade 2: Katie Bobek / Rosanna Makin

• Grade 3: Rebecca Swanson

• Grade 4: Grant Bulter

• Grade 5: Beth Rundle

We are still looking for a kindergarten representative! If you are interested, please email Michelle Britton directly.

A big congratulations to all of our Student Council candidates! We were incredibly impressed by the thoughtful, creative, and well-delivered speeches from the students running for President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer. Standing in front of your peers and sharing your ideas takes courage, and every candidate did a fantastic job! Although only three students were elected, we are proud of every student who took the chance to step up and lead. Congratulations to our new officers and to all of our amazing candidates!

The spooky season is officially here, and we’re getting ready for an evening of costumes, candy, creativity, and family fun!

Want to decorate a trunk and join the fun? Now’s your chance! Whether you’re planning a spooktacular masterpiece or wanting to help out in another way, we’d love to have you join us!

Sign-ups are officially open. Please sign up through the link below.

At our school-wide assembly this morning, students sat with their buddies to review the school expectations of being ready, respectful, and responsible Bobcats. Together, they answered questions using Kahoot. Students who have received Bobcat Brags this school year were entered into a drawing to play Plinko and receive fun prizes. It was a spirited and joyous assembly.

Fine Motor Fun Club - First & Second Grades

Have fun strengthening little hands through crafts, drawing, cutting, building, and other hands-on activities.

Books, Buddies, and Beyond - First & Second Grades
Enjoy great books, make new friends, and participate in fun activities inspired by stories.

Mindful Coloring Club - Second & Third Grades
Relax, color, and get creative while practicing mindfulness and taking time to slow down.

Kindness Club - Third & Fourth Grades
Spread kindness throughout our school and community through thoughtful projects, activities, and acts of kindness.

24 Club - Fourth & Fifth Grades
Build teamwork and problem-solving skills through fun math challenges using the numbers 2, 4, and other numbers to make 24.

Reading Olympics - Fourth & Fifth Grades
Read exciting books, share ideas, and work as a team to prepare for the reading competition in the spring organized by the DCIU.

Broadcast Club - Fifth Grade
Learn how to create and present school news, announcements, interviews, and other fun video or broadcast segments for "News On The Lane" - Indian Lane's daily morning announcements.

Spring Musical - Fifth Grade

Perform in Indian Lane’s spring musical, presented at the May 11th concert.

Student Council - Third, Fourth & Fifth Grades
Work together to share student ideas, help make our school a better place, and plan special school activities.

STEAM Club at Middletown Free Library - All Grades Welcome

Explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun, hands-on activities and creative challenges with Mrs. Hatton and Mr. Jason for these Indian Lane events.

Interest forms including more club details including meeting dates and times will be sent home this week for clubs beginning this fall. Permission forms will follow.

mILES Running Club - Fourth & Fifth Grades (Intramural)

Get ready for Indian Lane’s 5K, Run the Lane, with fun warm-ups and running and walking activities that build endurance and confidence!

Unified Sports Club, Bocce - Fifth Grade (Intramural)

Students build friendships and inclusion through shared sports activities playing Bocce Ball organized through the Special Olympics.

Indian Lane has installed a Bobcat Playground Communication Station to ensure that every student has a way to communicate, connect, and participate during recess. The AAC board includes words and picture symbols that students can use to share needs, make choices, invite peers to play, and engage with adults and classmates. This addition reflects Indian Lane’s commitment to creating an inclusive playground where all students feel welcomed and supported.

For more information, visit the Elementary Progress Report page on our RTMSD district webpage.

As we transition to our new elementary progress reports, you will notice some changes in how your child’s math assessments are scored and shared with you.

Topic Tickets are used throughout a module to help me understand what students know, identify skills that are still developing, and make decisions about instruction. Individual questions will be marked correct, partially correct, or incorrect. The purpose of a Topic Ticket is to provide information about learning while it is still taking place, so it will not receive an overall score.

A Parent Summary Slip will accompany each Topic Ticket. The slip identifies the specific skills your child is learning and shows which assessment questions provide evidence of each skill. Together, Topic Tickets and Parent Summary Slips can help us have more specific conversations about your child’s strengths, developing skills, and next steps for learning.

Module Assessments are given at the conclusion of a module and provide another opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding. The skills assessed will be reported using our new 3, 2, 1 Learning Indicators. These results, along with other evidence of your child’s learning, will help inform the Learning Indicators reported on the three progress reports in November, March, and June.

Our goal is to move the focus from “What percentage did my child earn?” to “What does my child understand, what is still developing, and what should they work on next?”

For more information about our new elementary progress reports and Learning Indicators, please visit the Elementary Progress Reports page on the RTMSD website.

Every child at Indian Lane is a BOBCAT & we want to celebrate with each of you. Families are invited to sign up to attend ONE Bobcat Pride Breakfast during the 2026-2027 school year. Younger siblings are welcome to attend, but please only sign up for the IL student(s) on the sheet. Each student should take one spot on the sign up sheet. The Breakfast are held from 8:00 - 8:30 am.

Anne Lambelet is a talented young artist who has illustrated over ten picture books, nearly half of which are both written and illustrated by her. Her titles have received starred reviews from School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, and others. She is also the illustrator of books in several of the Margaret Peterson Haddix middle grade fiction series. Her style is very recognizable. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and two young sons.

To purchase some of her books that she will sign and personalize, click on the button below. Several books are available, and orders are due October 1st.

Are you looking for a special way to celebrate your child’s birthday? If so, please consider joining Indian Lane Library’s Birthday Book Club. This year, the money raised will be used to purchase both physical books for the library, eBooks, audiobooks, and digital resources for all of our students to use. Your donation can help build our library collection to support our students and their love of reading. If interested, please complete the form and return it to school by Monday, October 5th.

Click below for more information. Thanks for your consideration. Email Mrs. Hatton with any questions at thatton@rtmsd.org.

PTG meetings are held each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Library and also on Zoom. A link will be sent out before the meetings. We hope you can join us at our first meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 16th. If you can't attend but want to stay up-to-date, the minutes will be posted on the PTG page of the website following the meeting.

Cold season is upon us and more and more students have been showing up in the nurse's office with stuffy noses, sore throats, sniffles and coughing.

Students are allowed in school with a cold, just keep in mind these guidelines:

• Any temperature of 100°F or higher means the student stays home. They can return only after being fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medicine.
• Mild sniffles are fine for school, but a deep, constant cough should stay home.
• Students with sudden painful sore throats should stay home.
• Also, keep them home if they are too tired or uncomfortable to focus on schoolwork.

Any questions, please reach out to Mrs. LaRose in the nurse's office.

Here's a quick reminder about the district's Lice Management Plan.

Updated guidance for parents about head lice was recently published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Click the link for everything you need to know about finding them and treating them.

Get in the habit of checking your student every couple of weeks and remind them not to share hats or put their heads together with other students. As always feel free to call the nurse's office if you have any questions.

Parents, teachers, students, and administrators came together to learn about and discuss the cultural holidays and events observed throughout the school year. Together, they developed the list of holidays and events our schools will recognize, teach about, or celebrate. The selections featured in this newsletter reflect the voices and input of our community.

By learning about the cultures, traditions, and experiences represented in our community, we build greater understanding and acceptance of one another. This shared learning strengthens relationships and enhances each person’s sense of belonging in our schools.

Please select the “Resources” links to learn more.

Please email Ralph Harrison if you have any suggestions or ideas about our monthly events and holidays. We honor dignity by taking the time to learn about the cultures of all of our community members. The events/holidays are listed in the order they occur during the month. For more details, please click on the "Resources" links.

The state of Pennsylvania requires three clearances for all volunteers, chaperones or employees.

A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE

Website: https://epatch.pa.gov/home

Click on the button that says "New Volunteer Record Check". The cost for volunteers is waived.
Follow the instructions for filling out the application.

DHS FBI CLEARANCE - IDEMIA - 1-844-321-2101
Register online or by phone.
Online: https://uenroll.identogo.com/

For employment: enter service code 1KG6XN
For volunteers: enter service code 1KG6ZJ

Click on "Schedule or Manage an appointment"
For employment the screen should read "1KG6XN Pennsylvania PDE-School Districts"
For volunteers the screen should read "1KG6ZJ Pennsylvania DHS-Volunteer"

Fill in the information on the page and click next. Follow through completing all of the pages.
On the last page, you will schedule your fingerprint appointment.
Payment in the amount of $25.25 will be made at the fingerprint site by credit card, money order or check.
Be sure to bring your ID with you to the fingerprint site.

The volunteer clearance is now done through Pennsylvania DHS-Volunteer. The original FBI clearance must be shown at the school before anyone can volunteer.

CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE

The application for the Child Abuse Clearance must be completed online at the following link:

https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS/Public/Home

You will need to create a log-in before applying. The cost of the clearance is $13.00. For volunteers, the cost will be waived. After you apply for the child abuse clearance, you will receive an email confirming your application. You will be able to print out your child abuse clearance when it is ready, you do not need to wait for it to come in the mail.

Mark your calendars, plan ahead, and stay prepared for all that is happening at Indian Lane.

Please click on the link to access the Indian Lane Calendar of Events.

A few quick links to keep handy:

• Our school website: Indian Lane
• If your student is sick please submit Absence Form
• For an educational trip: Pre-Planned Absence Request
• Breakfast and Lunch Menus - Nutrislice / to check your student's account: MySchoolBucks
• You may follow the bus routes and check for transportation updates at MyRide360

Thursday November 5, 2026

6:00-8:00 p.m.

Delaware County Intermediate Unit

200 Yale Ave. Morton, PA 19070

Join the Delaware County Right to Education Local Task Force for this unique event for families and students with special needs. Community organizations providing recreation and leisure opportunities for students with special needs will be present to share information about their organization and how families can get their children involved in a variety of activities outside the school setting. Special Olympics, Flyers Power Hockey, Cheer Teams, along with other organizations will be present! Please join us to see what opportunities are available to your child!

Please use the link below to register for this event by Monday November 2 at 4:00 p.m. Questions about this event please contact Nora Connell nconnell@dciu.org.

Grades 1st - 5th 8:50 am - 3:30 pm

AM Kindergarten 8:50 am - 11:25 am

PM Kindergarten 12:55 pm - 3:30 pm

Email: mbritton@rtmsd.org
Website: https://www.rtmsd.org/Domain/9
Location: 309 South Old Middletown Road, Media, PA, USA
Phone: 610-627-7100