The Bobcat Bulletin
February 15, 2026
A Message from Mrs. Britton
This week was filled with excitement and celebration as our students marked the 100th Day of School and enjoyed Valentine’s Day fun! Classrooms were alive with creative projects, hands-on activities, and lots of smiles. From special 100th Day activities to sharing kindness with classmates, it was a joyful week that truly reflected the positive spirit of our school.
We are also looking forward to connecting with you during our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences. These meetings are a meaningful opportunity to celebrate your child’s accomplishments, discuss their growth, and partner together. On Tuesday, February 17 at 7:00 PM, all conference information will be shared so families can schedule a conference time. Conferences will be held on Wednesday, March 4th from 4:30–8:00 PM and Thursday, March 5th from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM. As has been a tradition at Indian Lane, spring conferences in 4th grade will be student-led, allowing students to take an active role in sharing their learning and reflecting on their progress. Homeroom teachers will share additional details soon. We look forward to meeting with you and continuing to work together to support your child’s success!
-Michelle Britton
Upcoming Dates to Remember
FEBRUARY
- 16 | No School; Buildings Closed
- 19 | Technology Presentations for Parents, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at SLMS
- 20 | Featured Artist Breakfast, 8:00 a.m.
- 25 | PTG Meeting, 7:00 p.m. (this has moved from original date per PTG Presidents)
- 27 | February Bobcats Birthday Bash
- 27 | Fifth Grade Science Fair
- 28 | Bobcat Winter Festival, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Author Visit with Mari Mancuso - Fourth & Fifth Grades
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Order a personalized and signed copy for your child today. Available in hardcover or paperback.
Bobcat Winter Festival
Come join the fun and enjoy!
Classic Carnival Games: Including some NEW, refreshed additions your kids will love!
Bounce House: Provided by Bette's Fun Center—a guaranteed crowd favorite!
Sand Art Station: A colorful, creative activity for all ages.
Raffle Baskets: NEW THIS YEAR! Exciting baskets for KIDS and PARENTS! Entry tickets available for purchase.
Fun Prizes: Every game earns a prize—no one leaves empty‑handed!
Snacks & Beverage Stand: Each student receives two complimentary tickets for any snack or drink.
Tickets: Current ILES Students will receive FREE game tickets and 2 snack tickets. Additional tickets available for purchase. Non-ILES students are welcome to join in the fun and can purchase tickets upon entry. Cash and Venmo accepted.
Winter Festival Snack Sign Up
100th Day of School - February 11th
101st Day of School - February 12th
Spirit Night at Oasis Family Fun Center
March 2nd from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
The Oasis Family Fun Center is hosting an Indian Lane Spirit Night, which will benefit the IL PTG. The event includes unlimited access to all of the attractions including the Soft Playground, Ballocity Arena, Hologate Virtual Reality, Valo Arena, and Laser Maze. The arcade contains two types of games, regular video games and redemption games**. All of the video games including Highway 66 Mini-Bowling will be free to you and available for unlimited play. All of this is typically $27 if going into Oasis on a regular night! Our price will be $20 with discounts for families with more than one child attending.
For more details and to order your tickets for the event, please complete the form below.
Parent Workshop: Screen Time Addiction
Free Parent Workshop - Screen Time Addiction
February 19, 2026 - 6:30 pm at Springton Lake Middle School
Are you concerned about a loved one’s or your own social media, internet or screen use? Would you like to learn strategies to reduce screen time for yourself and your children?
Join us for a free workshop to discuss the warning signs of internet and screen time addiction on February 19, 2026 at 6:30 pm at Springton Lake Middle School. Learn what you can do develop a healthy balance using the internet and social media. Strategies for anyone age 0 through adult.
Presented by Jennifer Rice, LMFT and Gina Bell, LCSW. We will be joined by Mike McLeod from GrowNow ADHD (Executive Function Specialist and host of the ADHD Parenting podcast), Delco Unplugged and more!
Valentine's Day Parties
37th Annual Young Poets of Delaware County Poetry Contest
Polar Pop Coming Soon
Coming Soon!
Polar Pop is coming to Indian Lane in March! Sponsored by the Student Council, this schoolwide fundraiser supports the Special Olympics. Videos will be featured on Fridays throughout the month. More details coming soon.
February Events and Holidays in RTMSD
In 2023, a dedicated group of parents, teachers, students, and administrators met monthly to review and discuss the many cultural holidays and other events that occur throughout the school year. This group collaborated to create a list of holidays and events that we will recognize, instruct, or celebrate in our schools. Our community chose the holidays and events you will see each month in this newsletter.
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" link.
FID in RTMSD⛄
In the event of an emergency weather closing of our schools, the Rose Tree Media School District will implement a Flexible Instructional Day (FID). Our FID plan has been updated for the 2025-2026 school year. Please visit the FID page on the District website for building-specific information regarding FID learning.
Important From the Nurse- Head Lice Information
Head Lice Information
Is anyone in your home scratching their head? 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. This video is very helpful in showing how to check your student's head.
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.
The 2025-2026 Indian Lane Yearbook is on SALE 🔥
Indian Lane Elementary, PTG BOARD Updates & Important Info!
Parent Volunteers Needed for Two Events in March
March 20th: Stories Around the World
On March 20th, Indian Lane will be celebrating our Around the World event, which also aligns with World Storytelling Day, a global celebration of the power of stories to connect people across cultures. Observed each year on the spring equinox, World Storytelling Day symbolizes balance, renewal, and new beginnings, and communities around the world mark the day by sharing stories that reflect their cultures, traditions, and values. To connect these two celebrations, Indian Lane will host a Stories Around the World event, modeled after last year’s Recipes Around the World event. Instead of sharing recipes, volunteers will share a short story that represents the culture and traditions of a country. We are currently looking for volunteers to represent different countries, whether by sharing a story from their own heritage, a country they have lived in, a country they feel connected to, or one they are interested in learning more about. Volunteers may choose a country on their own, and support and ideas will be provided along the way. Each volunteer will host a country station and read a planned story aloud as participants move between stations, listening to stories from around the world and learning about different cultures through storytelling. The volunteer time commitment for this event will be from 9:15–11:00 AM on March 20th. This event is a meaningful way to celebrate Indian Lane’s Around the World Day while honoring World Story Day through equity, inclusion, and global connection, and we would love broad and diverse participation to help bring it to life.
March 26th: 5th Grade Career Showcase
We will be holding the 5th Grade Career Showcase on March 26, 2026. We are in need of volunteers to present at our Showcase! Please consider telling our students about your chosen career. We are asking for volunteers to prepare a twenty minute presentation that will be shared during a rotation over the course of two hours. If you are available to join us, please complete the following survey by March 1, 2026. We will reach out to all volunteers with more specific information once presenters have signed up.
Thank you for considering joining us for this special 5th grade event!
New Year Reminder: Toys from Home
“Electronic games and trading cards, etc. may be accessed on the school bus, but must remain in the student’s backpack during the school day. These are distracting to the education process and are easily damaged or lost. The school shall not be responsible for the loss, damage, or misuse of any personal items brought to school.
Please note: This includes recess. Students may not take toys, trading cards (such as Pokémon cards), or similar items out during recess to play or trade. These items must stay in backpacks for the entire school day.”
Outdoor Recess Reminders
This is a friendly reminder that we go outdoors for recess as often as the weather allows. With the colder weather we have been experiencing, please make sure your child comes to school dressed appropriately. Please also label all items your child brings to school, including coats, hats, gloves, lunchboxes, and other belongings, to help us keep items organized and easily identifiable.
Bobcat Pride Breakfasts
You're Invited! Pick a month! Sign up!
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 2025-2026 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 - 8:40 a.m. in the Indian Lane cafeteria.
How to sign-up for Membership Toolkit!
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Create your account. Select Create Account and fill in your name, email, and password.
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Verify your email. Click verify my email and then check your inbox for the link.
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The link expires in 2 hours. If you do not receive it, check your spam or junk folders.
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Log back in. Once your email is verified, return to the site and complete your registration.
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Enter your information. Fill in the Parent/Family and Student details.
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Update your child’s information. Make sure you select the correct grade and homeroom teacher so you receive classroom party and volunteer communications.
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If your child has a special education teacher, please do not select that teacher unless your child’s homeroom is physically in that classroom.
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Set your preferences. Complete the Directory/Publish section to choose what information is visible to others.
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Finish up. Once these steps are complete, you will have full access to the directory.
📌 Tip: Once the Primary Account is set up, you can invite another parent or guardian by email so they can create their own login while still being connected to your family account.
Apple users: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/membership-toolkit/id912169276?platform=iphone
Quick Links
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
School Hours
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
Indian Lane Elementary School
Email: mbritton@rtmsd.org
Website: https://www.rtmsd.org/Domain/9
Location: 309 South Old Middletown Road, Media, PA, USA
Phone: 610-627-7100

