Richardson Report

Caption 1: Sunset hike at CIMI last week. Caption 2: Drama performance of Hocus Pocus. Caption 3: Water cycle gallery walk in 6th-grade science. Caption 4: Students experiment with heat conduction in solar oven labs. Caption 5: Friendship Club lunchtime activity. Captions 6–8: PTA Halloween Dance after school.

Hopefully, everyone is enjoying the extra hour of sleep from Daylight Saving Time! We can certainly use it after such a busy and exciting week at RMS. We were completely wowed by our drama department's performance of Hocus Pocus last Tuesday. Students also had a fantastic time celebrating Red Ribbon Week with all the spirit days that culminated in a Halloween costume contest at lunch and a spooky after-school dance sponsored by our amazing PTA, which had over 300 students in attendance!

Looking Ahead to Next Week.

• Quarter 1 Report Cards: Students and families should expect to receive Q1 report cards by Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

• November Attendance Incentive (Nov 2 – Nov 19): Research shows that regular school attendance directly impacts student learning. To celebrate and encourage great attendance this month, the 4th-period class with the highest attendance rate will win an Otter Pop party and 5 Rattlesnake Rewards tickets for every student! Remember, your attendance matters!

Administrative Update: As a reminder, Dr. Tera Black will be stepping in as Acting Principal for me over the next six weeks while I support a district assignment. Our campus is in wonderful hands alongside Mr. Trpin. Please feel free to reach out to them with any questions or support needs: Dr. Tera Black: black.tera@tusd.org. Mr. Gregor Trpin: trpin.gregor@tusd.org.

Call for Career Day Speakers: Richardson is excited to host Career Day on March 16, 2027! We are seeking family and community members willing to share their professional journeys with our students. If you or someone you know is interested in participating, please fill out the interest form by January 31, 2027. We will contact all interested presenters with further information. https://forms.gle/okGRsV5fVrpYz2W69

Sports Update: Esports: Our Rattlesnakes beat Casimir 2–0! Great job, team! Next week, we face off against Hull.

Richardson Principal,

Dr. Balogun

Just a reminder, RMS adheres to the TUSD Wellness Policy which prohibits outside and homemade food items in large quantities to be brought on to the campus. This is a safety issue for students with food allergies. Parents can bring lunches to their children but no food items to share with other students. Multiple servings, cupcakes, pizza, and cakes would be examples of some food items that will not be allowed on campus in sizes that can feed more than one person.

Happy Halloween! Don't get ghosted by memories. Buy the yearbook online today! Cost is $50. Scan the QR code on the flyer below or click on the following link to BUY YOUR RMS YEARBOOK.

Purchase your dedication to your 8th graders now through December 31st. Cost is $35. Click on this link: 8th grade ads to create your dedication today. Please see the Yearbook Recognition Ad flyer below for more information.

November 11: No School - Veteran's Day

November 13: Richardson Rendezvous @ lunch

November 23-27: No School - Thanksgiving Break

Did you know that you can help RMS just by doing the shopping you probably already do? Ralphs Community Contribution Program is a program that give back a percentage of your tab when you sign up.

Our organization number is JB246 for Ralphs.

Email: rmsattendance@tusd.org
Website: https://www.tusd.org/schools/richardson
Location: 23751 Nancylee Lane, Torrance, CA, USA
Phone: 310-533-4790

All PTA Information can be found here! www.Richardson-PTA.com