Richmond Elementary E-News

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, 3rd and will run through Monday, March 23rd.

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.

HERE is a copy of the flyer passed out to students.

El Club de Ajedrez de Richmond está organizado nuevamente por el Sr. Born. Los estudiantes aprenderán vocabulario de ajedrez, cómo se mueve cada pieza, tácticas básicas y estrategia. El club se reunirá los lunes antes del horario escolar (de 8:20 a. m. a 8:50 a. m.) a partir del 3 de Noviembre y hasta el lunes 23 de Marzo.

Los estudiantes deben entrar por la puerta principal y dirigirse al Centro de Aprendizaje a Distancia (LRC) no antes de las 8:20am.

Tenga en cuenta que el club solo está abierto para alumnos de 3rd - 5th grado.

AQUI es una copia de la copia en papel distribuida

Beginning on Monday November 3rd, a before-school program at Richmond will be starting in the gymnasium. The program is called "Precision Fitness," and it runs every Monday morning (on days when school is in session) from 11/3/2025-3/23/2026. Students will be able to enter the school at 8:20. This program is optional, free, and students can join at any point throughout the school year. Attendance will not be taken, so even if a student is signed up, attendance is not mandatory. Students must have a permission slip turned in to Mr. Lubas before they come to their first session. This Program is open to students in 2nd-5th Grades. Please feel free to email Mr. Lubas with any questions you may have at walter.lubas@d303.org.

Students should enter the front door and go to the gym no earlier than 8:20 a.m. HERE is a copy of permission slip form.

What a fun time at our Monster Bash! Thank you to our PTO for putting on such a great event. It was so much fun! Students who won a raffle will be contacted in the next week or two from the staff they won the experience with! HERE is a list of winners from the teacher experience raffle.

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 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Richmond will be observing Veterans Day on Monday, 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.

This year, our Richmond Student Council is leading the way in helping our school community care for the environment through the Bags to Benches Recycling Challenge. Students will be collecting eligible plastic film (such as grocery bags, bread bags, and other clean, dry plastic materials) throughout the year. The goal is to recycle at least 1,000 pounds of plastic and compete for a Trex bench made from recycled materials!

We are excited for our students to take the lead in this important initiative and encourage families to get involved. More details, including what can be recycled and how to participate, are included in the attached flyer.

You can also click HERE to see options.

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 31st.

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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

D303 Community,

St. Charles North is excited to host this Friday’s Senior Night football game against Glenbard North! This week’s Blue Fan Group theme is NEON!

• Sophomore game: 4:30 p.m.

• Varsity game: 7:00 p.m.

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all fans, please review these important reminders:

• Gates open at 3:45 p.m.

• Reserving seats in the stadium prior to 3:45pm is prohibited. Access to the stadium during school hours is not permitted.

• Tailgating is not permitted.

• Backpacks, bags, or outside food and drinks are not allowed. Small bags up to 8" x 6" are permitted and subject to search.

• Students younger than high school age must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

• No re-entry into the stadium.

• The following are strictly prohibited: profanity, taunting (including racial or discriminatory remarks), throwing objects, or using items that block the view of others.

• Linked here are Game Day Reminders & our Parking Map

Ticket Information (available at the gate or via GoFan). Buy a Booster Pass and skip the lines for all SCN Home Games!

• General Admission – $5.00

• Students & Seniors 65+ – $2.00

• Visiting Students (with school ID) – $2.00

• D303 Middle/High School Students & Staff (with ID) – FREE

If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Office at 331-228-6258.

We look forward to seeing you Friday night as we come together to cheer on our North Stars!

Join us for an engaging and practical three-part series designed to help parents navigate the growing challenges of anxiety and school avoidance. Led by Dr. Megan Schmitz of Vital Living Wellness Solutions, these sessions will give parents tools to:

• Recognize anxiety in their child and understand its impact on learning and growth.

• Learn strategies to balance empathy and compassion with boundaries and expectations.

• Gain concrete tools to support positive school attendance and resilience.

Where: St. Charles North High School Auditorium
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Dates: October 8 • October 22 • November 12

This series is designed to strengthen the partnership between families and schools, offering tools and strategies that foster belonging, perseverance, and achievement. Together, we can create the support and consistency children need to thrive. Please note: An interpreter/translator will be available for families who need language support.

• D303 is hosting a parent-empowerment series featuring Dr. Megan Schmitz of Vital Living Wellness Solutions. The series, titled “Guiding Students from Avoidance to Achievement,” includes three evening events at North High School and is part of D303’s student-attendance initiative.

  Spanish translators will be available to assist parents.

In this episode we stopped by Classroom B218 at St. Charles East High School to talk directly with the school’s Department Chairs Cara Drexler (English) and Andy Ehrhardt (Social Studies) about the classroom work they do and how they support other teachers in ensuring East students get a solid foundation in these core subjects to help put them on their pathway to excellence.

D303 is supporting the St. Charles Public Library with their Community Cabinet Food Drive.