Richmond Elementary E-News

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.

Due to a scheduling conflict, we had to rearrange Cogat testing days. We will now be testing W-F of next week. Richmond will test on 11/11, 11/12 and 11/13 & 11/14. 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 Tuesday, 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.

Families who wish to learn more about Free and Reduced-Price Meals or fee waivers can find information and application links on the District 303 website under Parents & Community.

• For Free and Reduced-Price Meals, visit: district.d303.org/foodservices
• For Fee Waivers, visit: district.d303.org/fee-waivers

Applications are available year-round for families whose household circumstances may have changed.

Our Richmond Student Council is leading this year’s Bags to Benches Recycling Challenge, and we’re making amazing progress! So far, our students have collected a grand total of 333.97 pounds of recyclable plastic bags. That means we’re only 666 pounds away from reaching our goal of 1,000 pounds and earning a Trex bench made from recycled plastic!

Each classroom has a collection bin, so families can continue sending in clean, dry plastic bags like grocery bags, bread bags, and other approved items.

Thank you for supporting our student leaders and helping Richmond take care of our planet, one bag at a time!

Richmond Elementary is a healthy school and a leader in wellness in D303. We believe healthy eating habits begin at an early age. Please support our efforts to keep the morning snack healthy.

Why healthy snacks?

Healthy snacks help manage kids' hunger and boost nutrition. Snacks can keep them from getting so hungry that they lose focus. Snacks may also help prevent overeating at meals. And for picky eaters of all ages, snacks are a chance to add more nutrients to their diets.

Healthy Snack Ideas

Be sure that snacks are easy to open and ready to eat.

Fruits: apples, bananas, berries, grapes, mandarin oranges, pears, peaches, plums, etc.

Pretzels

Muffins

Cheese

Crackers, animal crackers, graham crackers

Applesauce / fruit pouches

Trail mix

Healthy Celebrations Support Healthy Students

In consideration of the health of all students as well as students with medical or dietary restrictions we ask that you let us celebrate your child’s birthday.

• Every child will have his /her birthday announced over the intercom in the morning.

• They will receive a birthday book.

• The classroom teacher will also do something special in their classroom.

*Please refrain from sending any food for birthdays.

• 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.