Richmond Elementary E-News
October 23, 2026
Calling All Dog Man Fans! 🐶
Great news, Richmond readers! Author and illustrator Dav Pilkey, creator of Dog Man and Cat Kid Comic Club, is visiting our district! He will speak with our St. Charles School District 303 3rd graders about his career as an author and illustrator and share his new book, Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time (Dog Man #15).
Students in grades 2-5 can pre-order an autographed copy (bookplate) of this brand-new hardcover graphic novel for $15.99. In this space-capade, Grampa is back and messing with time, Nurse Lady has been kidnapped by the Space Cuties, and Dog Man, Petey, and Chief blast off in Petey’s Space Shark to save the day. It’s packed with action, humor, and Flip-O-Ramas!
How to order:
Scan the QR code below to visit the PushCoin Store and complete your purchase.
- Select how many copies you are ordering.
- Select Richmond as your school from the drop-down menu.
- Select your child’s grade level from the drop-down menu.
Payment must be made by Friday, October 30th at 4:00 PM to receive an autographed copy.
Meet Author Ron Keres on October 28th! 🐸📚
Richmond families, we’re excited to welcome author Ron Keres to our school on Wednesday, October 28th! Ron is the author of the popular This Book Is... series starring Finn the Frog, including This Book Is Perfect!, This Book Is On Fire!, and This Book Is a Gift, as well as the rhyming Scariest Story You’ve Ever Heard books. We hope students come home excited about reading and inspired to get creative.
Pre-order autographed books for your child!
Books are available at the special school visit price of $15 each (regularly $17.95-$18.95). Plus, there are free gifts:
Get a free Finn the Frog plush with a purchase of 3 or more books
Get a free coloring & activity book with a purchase of 5 or more books
How to order:
- Print the order form: English | Español
- Fill it out and return it to your child’s teacher by Tuesday, October 27th.
- Pay with cash or a check made payable to Flypaper Press LLC, or pay online by scanning the QR code on the form or visiting square.link/u/5Y1oN4NG.
- If you pay online, write “ONLINE” on the form and still return the form to your child’s teacher.
Bagels and Boardgames
Our second Bagels & Boardgames was a good one! Families around tables, coffee in hand, and a whole lot of laughing over dice rolls before the bell. Thank you to everyone who came out and started the day with us.
There are two more scheduled: November 13 and December 11. Same spot, same time, 8:05 to 8:45 in the LRC.
Precision Fitness Club
Precision Fitness Club is a morning fitness program led by Mr. Born that meets before school on Friday mornings, 8:20-8:50. It will begin on Friday, November 6th and runs through Friday, March 19th. It is free and available to all Richmond students in grades 3-5. Precision Fitness activities include: Body weight exercises, Speed & Agility training, Plyometrics, Cardiovascular training, Tumbling, Run/Walk programming, Stretching, and Fitness Games.
Click HERE for a permission slip form.
Richmond Chess Club
The Richmond Chess Club is being held again by Mr. Born. Students will learn chess vocabulary, how each chess piece moves, basic tactics and chess strategy. The club will meet on Monday’s before school (8:20am - 8:50am) starting on November, 2nd and will run through Monday, March 22nd.
Students should enter the front door and go to the LRC no earlier than 8:20am. Please note the club is only open to 3rd - 5th graders.
Click HERE for a permission slip form.
CogAT - 3rd & 5th Grade
The Cognitive Abilities Test measures a student’s verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning abilities which can facilitate their learning and problem-solving. Information gathered from CogAT scores may be used to adapt instruction and programs to the needs and abilities of students. It may also provide insight into a student’s readiness for advanced academic programming such as the Academically Talented program. HERE is a detailed letter regarding CogAT testing. CogAT testing is for students in grades 3 and 5.
Richmond will test on 11/10, 11/12 and 11/13. 3rd grade will test from 10:45-11:45 a.m. and 5th grade will test from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
5th Grade Puberty Education Program
I am writing to inform you about an important upcoming educational program for our fifth-grade students. We have partnered with Candor Health Education to present their "Puberty I - Understanding Changes" program, which will be delivered to our students on Friday, November 20th from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Please click HERE for a detailed letter with more information including parent overview and resources.
Veterans Day
Richmond will be observing Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11th. We invite our Veterans (and 1 family member/guest) to come to Richmond at 9:15 a.m. to enjoy a complimentary breakfast, followed by an all school assembly at 10 a.m. We will put together a video that we will show at our assembly and email out to families after the assembly. We need your help! We would love to include pictures of our Veterans in our presentation. Please reach out to family members and direct them to this FORM to be included in our video!
Please fill out one form for each veteran attending. You can also call the main office at (331) 228-2800 to RSVP.
RICHMOND FALL PARTY AND COSTUME AND PARADE INFO
Fall parties are right around the corner, and we would like you to be aware of our plans and expectations so that you can help your student to prepare. Our celebration is scheduled for Friday, October 30th.
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The parade will run outside from 2:25 pm to 2:35 pm. Parents may line up along 12th Street to watch the parade.
Classroom parties will run from 2:35 pm to 3:15 pm
Room Parents will be allowed to go to classrooms at 2:15 pm for party set up and to assist with costumes after they have checked in at the office
In the event of inclement weather, there will not be a parade
Costume & Party Guidelines: Students should bring costumes in a bag. Costumes must be appropriate for school. Costumes should not be violent or scary in nature. No blood, guts, or weapons. No masks. Make-up is discouraged because it is difficult to apply. No bare midriffs or scant clothing. Students may be asked to remove or put away any parts of costumes based on teacher judgment.
Room Parents who are assisting with the parties should not wear disguises that would make it difficult to recognize them as a safe person
Only Room Parents may attend the classroom parties
No food treats will be eaten during the party
No food treats will be passed out or shared with other students.
Work with the teacher on any non-edible goody bags to be sent home.
Room Parent Guidelines:
Sign-up for Room Parents and party helpers is through our 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.
Work with the classroom teacher on activities/games for the party
Work with the teacher on any non-edible goody bags to be sent home
October Events Calendar
PTO News
PTO Communications
The PTO has various ways we communicate our updates, information, and events.
- You can always find our updates in the weekly Richmond E-News.
- Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @RichmondElementarySchoolPTO
- Sign up up on our free website and mobile app Membership Toolkit. This is the platform and website the PTO will be using moving forward so make sure you are signed up!
Classroom Party Sign-Up
Classroom Party Sign up is now OPEN! Please use the following link to sign up and get detailed information!
PTO Committee Volunteers Needed
We still have openings on several PTO committees, and we would love your help! The PTO's success depends on the support and involvement of our Richmond community.
Whether you can volunteer occasionally or take on a leadership role, please consider joining a committee and helping make our events and programs successful.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A8AE2DABFECF8-65031421-2026
Community
D303 Referendum Information Nights
Join us to learn more about the referendum on the November 3 ballot. Discover details on proposed district-wide facility projects, ask questions, and take a building tour (available at select locations).
Noches Informativas Sobre el Referéndum del D303
Acompáñanos para obtener más información sobre el referéndum que se votará el 3 de noviembre. Descubre detalles sobre los proyectos de infraestructura propuestos para todo el distrito, haz preguntas y realiza una visita guiada a los edificios (disponible en ubicaciones seleccionadas).
