The Bobcat Bulletin

We did it! The first week of January was filled with excitement as we welcomed students and staff back to school. The warmer than expected weather made getting outside for recess especially enjoyable and a fun way to ease back in after winter break.

Thank you so much to our families for your continued generosity and support for our school wide day of service. We are so grateful. We are still in need of just a few remaining items, and we may also be looking for additional volunteers across different grade levels to help with deliveries. Please be sure to keep an eye out for grade level emails with more details specific volunteer needs for deliveries.

As a quick scheduling reminder, Friday will be a full day of school this year, which is different from last year. This coming week is also a full week of school. Students will be off next Monday in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

As we settle back into our school routines, we kindly invite families to take a moment to review the reminder below about toys from home. We truly appreciate your partnership and support as we help students return to routines that keep everyone safe, focused, and happy at school.

-Michelle Britton

“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.”

• January 14th PTG Meeting at 7:00 PM
• January 16th School Wide Day of Service
• January 19th No School- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• January 26th Principal Advisory Board at 2:00 PM
• January 28th Student Council Chick Fil-A- Night 4:00-7:00
• January 29th Student Council Chick Fil-A-Night 4:00-7:00
• January 30th PTG Bingo Night at 7:00

ILES Assessment Schedule Overview:

*Please note that this schedule may change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Week of January 12

• Grades 4 and 5 will complete DIBELS assessments.

• Kindergarten and 1st grade will complete DIBELS and Acadience.

• Students in grades 2–5 will take MAP Reading (ELA) on the morning of the 13th and MAP Math on the morning of the 15th.

Week of January 19

• Grades 1 and 3 will continue DIBELS assessments.

• Kindergarten will complete Acadience assessments.

Week of January 26

• Grades 1 and 2 will complete DIBELS assessments.

• Kindergarten Acadience make-ups will take place.

• Thursday and Friday (January 29–30) are reserved for assessment make-ups, including MAP testing.

We are excited to share an update about our upcoming Day of Service on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Thanks to your incredible support, almost all donation items have already been purchased! We truly appreciate your kindness.

At this time, we are still in need of just a few specific items, with our greatest needs being oatmeal and bologna:

• Grade 3 – Breakfast Bags: breakfast foods, especially oatmeal packets

• Grade 4 – Sandwiches for the Homeless Shelter: bologna (and cheese)

• Kindergarten – Day of Service Dog Treats

Important note for Grade 4 families:
Please send in any purchased bologna and cheese early next week so items can be refrigerated and accounted for in preparation for the Day of Service.

If you are able to donate any of these items, your support would be greatly appreciated. Families from any grade level are welcome to contribute.

Thank you again for helping make our Day of Service a success. Your generosity makes a real difference in our community and models the power of service for our students.

January is a meaningful month for learning, reflection, and community connection in RTMSD. As highlighted in our January Events & Holidays newsletter, this month’s observances were thoughtfully selected through collaboration among parents, teachers, students, and administrators to reflect the diverse cultures, histories, and values of our community. By recognizing these events and holidays, we honor the dignity of all members of our school community and continue our shared commitment to learning about one another with respect and understanding. I encourage families to explore the resources provided and join us in these opportunities for growth and engagement.

The STEAM Club meeting date has been changed from January 8th to January 22nd. Please update your calendars.

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!

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.

Friday February 6th and Friday February 20th

(snow date February 27th)

Arrive at 5:45 pm, clinic will be held from 6 pm - 8 pm

Auxiliary gym at Penncrest High School
Cost $50

Register: Lady Lions Softball Clinic

Scholarships available for those needing financial assistance

Questions or for more information - email penncrestsoftballboosters@gmail.com

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.

1. Go to: https://indianlaneptg.membershiptoolkit.com/

2. Create your account. Select Create Account and fill in your name, email, and password.

3. Verify your email. Click verify my email and then check your inbox for the link.

   • The link expires in 2 hours. If you do not receive it, check your spam or junk folders.

4. Log back in. Once your email is verified, return to the site and complete your registration.

5. Enter your information. Fill in the Parent/Family and Student details.

6. Update your child’s information. Make sure you select the correct grade and homeroom teacher so you receive classroom party and volunteer communications.

   • If your child has a special education teacher, please do not select that teacher unless your child’s homeroom is physically in that classroom.

7. Set your preferences. Complete the Directory/Publish section to choose what information is visible to others.

8. 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

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

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