Principal Message

Highlights of this week include:

• Practicing Earthquake Safety: Renton Park joined schools across Washington State in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. Students and staff practiced how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” so we are prepared to respond safely during an earthquake.

• Building Connections Through Buddies: We launched our school-wide buddy program, bringing classrooms together across grade levels to build relationships, leadership, belonging, and a stronger Renton Park community (see below for more info).

• Partnering With Lindbergh High School: Our fourth-grade students kicked off a new mentor pilot program with Lindbergh High School students! During their first meeting, students began getting to know one another through activities connected to our October character skill of perseverance.

• October 19: Vision/Hearing Screening
• October 21: PTA-Sponsored Fun Run
• October 24: Annual Rotary Coat Giveaway (see info below)
• October 28: Lindbergh Trunk-or-Treat (see info below)
• October 29: PTA-Sponsored Trunk-or-Treat (see info below)
• November 4: Picture Retakes

This month, Renton Park is launching a schoolwide Buddy Program! Each month, older and younger students will meet with their buddy class to do a fun activity together and read together. Buddy programs help students build friendships across grades: younger students gain role models and reading practice, and older students grow as leaders and practice kindness and patience.

Ask your child about their buddy class, and what they’re looking forward to doing together this year!

NOTE: Launch dates varies - some buddies met Friday, Oct. 16 while others are scheduled to meet next Friday.

Our friends at Renton Rotary are hosting their annual Operation Warm event to provide free, new, high-quality coats to our students. All students are welcome to a new coat regardless of age or grade-level.

· Coats range from small to adult sized XL

· One coat per student

· Student must be present (high school students can attend without parent if needed)

o Saturday, October 24, 2026

o 9 a.m. to Noon (or until all coats are gone; coats go quickly at this event)

o Renton High School Cafeteria, 400 South 2nd Street, Renton

· Look for the “Renton Rotary Operation Warm” sign

Thank you for helping keep arrival and dismissal safe for our Roadrunners! Below are a few reminders to support safety in the parking lots:

• Please use the marked crosswalks when crossing the parking lot and model this practice for your child.
• Accessible parking spaces are reserved for those with a valid disability parking placard or license plate—even during quick drop-offs and pickups.
• Please drive slowly, watch for pedestrians, and follow staff and safety patrol directions.

You can review additional expectations in our school handbook. Thank you for your patience and partnership in keeping our school community safe!

This month, our Roadrunners continue learning about perseverance—keeping on trying, even when something is hard! Students will practice remembering that when something feels challenging, they can try a new way, take it step-by-step, and keep going.

We’ve already raised $5435 as a school! 🎉 We can make it even further to help our Renton Park reach our goal of $10,000 with our challenge this weekend: students can earn a Collectipal Keychain by collecting a $70 donation by Monday!

It’s not too late to join the fun… Sign up to participate on MyBooster.com!

Anyone registered online at the end of our fundraiser will receive a FREE day pass to the GREAT WOLF LODGE if we hit our goal of $10,000!!

SIgn Up Genius Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FA8AA2AA1FD0-65802051-2026

Join us for some Halloween fun on

Thursday, October 29 in the Renton Park Elementary Parking Lot

5:00 - 5:45 Car Set-Up

6:00 - 8:00 PM Trick-or-Treating

Families are invited to come in costume, stroll car-to-car for treats, and enjoy a safe, festive evening together.

ADULT SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED

Want to help make it a spooktacular night? Decorate your car or volunteer at the event!

Vehicle Sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FA8AA2AA1FD0-66581758-2026#/

Volunteer Sign Up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044FA8AA2AA1FD0-66582505-2026#/

Candy donations can be dropped off in the tub at the front of the school.

What: The Renton Park Resource Room is stocked with items like clothing, jackets, non-perishable food, toiletries, and more at no cost to families.

Who: The Renton Park Resource Room is available to any family who is in financial need of supplies at home. No strings attached!

Where: The Renton Park Resource Room is located in a private space in the building so you can explore in private.

How: If you would like to visit the Renton Park Resource Room, please contact Juliana Moreno (Community in Schools Liaison) at Juliana.moreno1@rentonschools.us to schedule a time to visit the room.

Get your cameras ready! We're excited to announce that in-person grade-level evening concerts are happening again this year. All concerts will be held in the Renton Park café with a 6:00 start time. Below is the schedule for this year:

• November 5: 2nd Grade
• December 10: 4th Grade
• February 11: 3rd Grade
• April 1 (no fooling): 5th Grade
• May 13: RK/Kindergarten
• June 3: 1st Grade

Check out the RPE spirit wear store! They are currently offering up to 35% off sitewide with free shipping on orders over $85.

Visit the store here: https://1stplace.sale/99293

This month, our character skill is perseverance—the ability to keep going even when something is difficult.

Our weekly Let’s Talk questions invite families to explore what perseverance looks like at school, at home, and in everyday life. Set aside a few minutes to listen, share, and encourage one another!

Question to discuss as a family this week: Everyone has different strengths and needs. What can we do to help people of all abilities feel welcomed, respected, and included?

REMINDER: Please complete the Meal Application! It is available at https://www.rentonschools.us/ departments/nutrition-services-warehouse/meal-applications. All students at our elementary schools receive one free breakfast and lunch each day. However we ask for you to complete a meal application in order to ensure your child's school qualifies for federal and state funding that is determined by parent income levels. You may also be eligible for other benefits such as reduced fees for programs and activities.

Click the link below to learn about the many ways our AMAZING PTA supports Renton Park as well as learn about ways to join and participate!

https://www.rentonparkpta.org/