RICHLAND REFLECTIONS

Dear Richland Families,

We are excited for Richland's Knowledge Fair and first ever School Art Show on Wednesday from 4:30-6:00! EVERY student will have at least one work of art on display in our hallways that they created under the direction of Mrs. Robison during art classes this year. Don't miss this amazing exhibition! We have combined our Art Show with our annual Knowledge Fair. Dozens of student projects will also be on display. Every student in attendance will receive a FREE ticket for raffle prizes. We can't wait to see you Wednesday!

Richland's Spirit Wear store closes tonight! The link to order is in this newsletter.

Parents of students in grades 3-5, please see important PSSA information below.

Congratulations to our Reading Olympics teams earning first and second place at the county-wide event! See highlights from the competition, photos from our author assembly, a message from our school nurse, and more in this newsletter.

As a reminder, school is closed this Friday, 4/17, and Monday, 4/21. Happy Passover, and Happy Easter to all those celebrating.

Enjoy your week!

Nicole Zuerblis

Richland Principal

Come to the Knowledge Fair and Richland's first ever Art Show! EVERY student will have at least one work of art on display in our hallways. Interact with lots of student projects in our multi-purpose room. Raffles with FREE tickets for every student in attendance!

Richland's 4th and 5th grade Reading Olypmics teams accrued points for first and second place at the county-wide event.

Students will visit the Book Fair during their regular library classes on Monday and Wednesday this week, and on 4/25.

Full-Day Kindergarten in QCSD

To be eligible for Kindergarten in the 2025-26 school year, children must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2025. Please note that registration must be completed by May 31, 2025, to guarantee placement in a neighborhood school.

All registrations will be processed through the PowerSchool Enrollment form and followed by a New Student Registration Appointment.

STEP 1: COMPLETE AN ENROLLMENT FORM

STEP 2: SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT FOR ONE OF THE DATES BELOW

The Quakertown Community School District (QCSD) will be hosting in-person Kindergarten New Student Registration. You can schedule an appointment by clicking HERE.

Quakertown Elementary – 123 South Seventh St

Monday, April 7 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Friday, April 11 | 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Monday, April 14 | 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Quakertown High School – 600 Park Ave

Wednesday, April 16 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

For additional questions or more information, please visit the Registration webpage or email registrar@qcsd.org.

Dear Parents & Guardians,

As we welcome warmer weather and more time outdoors, it’s important to be mindful of tick safety. Ticks are commonly found in grassy, wooded, and brushy areas, and they can carry diseases. Here are some key ways to help protect your child from tick bites and what to do if one is found.

Tick Prevention Tips:

• Dress for Protection: Encourage your child to wear long sleeves, pants, and light-colored clothing to easily spot ticks. Tucking pants into socks can also help prevent ticks from reaching the skin.
• Use Tick Repellent: Apply EPA-approved insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, or permethrin to clothing and exposed skin, following label directions.
• Stay on Clear Trails: Remind children to avoid tall grass, leaf piles, and wooded areas when playing outside. Stick to trails and open spaces whenever possible.
• Daily Tick Checks: Conduct a thorough tick check after outdoor activities, especially behind the ears, along the hairline, under arms, around the waist, between toes, and behind knees.

What to Do If You Find a Tick:

1. Remove it promptly – Use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible. Pull upward with steady, even pressure.

2. Clean the area – Wash the bite site and hands with soap and water or use rubbing alcohol.

3. Monitor for symptoms – Watch for rash, fever, fatigue, or flu-like symptoms in the following weeks. If symptoms appear, contact a healthcare provider.

Click HERE for a great site full of videos, interactive games and useful links for tick prevention education.

HERE is a 6 minute cartoon aimed towards children's education on tick bite and prevention.

By taking these precautions, we can help keep our students safe and healthy while they enjoy the outdoors! If you have any questions or need additional resources, please feel free to reach out.

Estimados padres y tutores:

Con la llegada del buen tiempo y más tiempo al aire libre, es importante cuidar la seguridad contra las garrapatas. Las garrapatas se encuentran comúnmente en áreas con pasto, bosques y arbustos, y pueden transmitir enfermedades. Aquí hay algunas maneras clave de proteger a su hijo de las picaduras de garrapatas y qué hacer si encuentra una.

Consejos para la prevención de garrapatas:

Vístase adecuadamente: Anime a su hijo a usar mangas largas, pantalones y ropa de colores claros para detectar fácilmente las garrapatas. Meter los pantalones dentro de los calcetines también puede ayudar a prevenir que las garrapatas entren en contacto con la piel.
Use repelente de garrapatas: Aplique un repelente de insectos aprobado por la EPA que contenga DEET, picaridina o permetrina en la ropa y la piel expuesta, siguiendo las instrucciones de la etiqueta.
Manténgase en senderos despejados: Recuerde a los niños que eviten el pasto alto, los montones de hojas y las áreas boscosas cuando jueguen al aire libre. Manténgase en senderos y espacios abiertos siempre que sea posible. Revisión diaria de garrapatas: Realice una revisión exhaustiva de garrapatas después de realizar actividades al aire libre, especialmente detrás de las orejas, a lo largo de la línea del cabello, en las axilas, alrededor de la cintura, entre los dedos de los pies y detrás de las rodillas.

Qué hacer si encuentra una garrapata:

1. Quítesela rápidamente: use pinzas de punta fina para sujetar la garrapata lo más cerca posible de la piel. Tire hacia arriba con presión firme y uniforme.

2. Limpie la zona: lave la picadura y las manos con agua y jabón o use alcohol isopropílico.

3. Vigile los síntomas: esté atento a la aparición de sarpullido, fiebre, fatiga o síntomas similares a los de la gripe en las próximas semanas. Si aparecen síntomas, contacte con un profesional de la salud.

Haga clic AQUÍ para acceder a un excelente sitio web lleno de videos, juegos interactivos y enlaces útiles para la educación sobre la prevención de garrapatas.

AQUÍ hay una caricatura de 6 minutos dirigida a niños sobre las picaduras de garrapatas y su prevención.

¡Tomando estas precauciones, podemos ayudar a mantener a nuestros estudiantes seguros y saludables mientras disfrutan del aire libre! Si tiene alguna pregunta o necesita recursos adicionales, no dude en comunicarse con nosotro

Take Your Child to Work Day is Thursday, April 24, 2025. This is NOT a PSSA testing date at Richland. Per the district, parents may take their child(ren) to work, and it will be considered an excused absence. If you are planning to have your child attend work with you, please complete this form, and it will count as their excuse note. A new form must be completed for each student. Once you complete this form, you will not need to enter this day into SafeArrival.

Knowing how many students will be present on April 24th helps guide instruction for the day.

Thank you, and have a fun and productive day at work!

QCSD has a district-wide Wellness Policy that is sensitive to children's health and food allergies. Please do not send in edible birthday treats to your child's classroom. You may celebrate the day with any other non-edible treats if you choose. Thank you for adhering to this policy.

During library classes

4:30-6:00

Holiday

Grades 3- 5 ELA: 4/22, 4/23, 4/25

Grades 3-5 Math: 4/28, 4/29

Grade 5 Science:: 4/30, 5/1

Email: nzuerblis@qcsd.org
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Phone: 215 529-2452
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