RICHLAND REFLECTIONS

It's October! We've had a wonderful start to school at Richland, and we're looking forward to more in October. We are recognizing Bullying Prevention Month, a time where we come together to promote kindness, respect, and inclusion for all. In addition to classroom lessons led by our school counselor, students are encouraged to participate in Richland’s Kindness Calendar throughout October, featuring a simple act of kindness each day to help spread positivity at school, at home, and in our community! Check out the calendar below.

Be sure to read our newsletter each week, with dates for upcoming events like our annual Fall Fest.

Enjoy your week, and all smiles for Picture Day on Tuesday!

Dr. Nicole Zuerblis

Richland Principal

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School Code: RICHES26

October is Bullying Prevention Month, a time where we come together to promote kindness, respect, and inclusion for all. To support this important message, throughout October students are encouraged to participate in Richland’s Kindness Calendar, featuring a simple act of kindness each day to help spread positivity at school, at home, and in our community! Activities include complimenting others, including someone new, showing appreciation, and celebrating Unity Day on October 21st by wearing orange!!

Students in all grades are also invited to participate in our Anti-Bullying Poster Contest for National Bullying Prevention Month! Create a colorful poster sharing a message about kindness, inclusion, or anti-bullying and turn it in to the counseling office by October 23rd. Selected posters will be featured in the school newsletter!

We can’t wait to see Richland spread kindness all month long!

New this year, our spirit wear store will be open year round. Ordering closes every Thursday at 8am. Those orders are expected to be delivered to school by Thursday of the next week!

at Hausman Fruit Farm, 2824 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg, PA 18036 - Friday, October 9th, 5:30-9pm. $15 per child. Adults complimentary with paid child ticket. Festival activities include corn maze, hayrides, barrel trains, tic tac toe, corn tables, campfire, backhoe diggers, face painting. 1 complimentary pumpkin per child. Get tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/richland-fall-fest

Join Richland parent and local photographer Jeni Whittaker at Richland Elementary School on October 17, 2026 (Rain Date 10/18/26) for a 15-minute fall photo mini session. 5 high resolution digital images will be included with your session for $100. Proceeds will be donated to the Richland PTO.

QCSD wants to promote a healthy environment and is sensitive to student allergies as well as health needs. When classroom parties are held, we ensure that allergy sensitive and healthy options are offered in addition to any treats.

If you would like to celebrate your child's birthday with their class, please contact your child's teacher. We ask that you adhere to our wellness policy and do not send in food items for birthdays. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

If you need to change your child's transportation for dismissal, please notify us by calling our main number 215-529-2450 and leaving a voicemail, or by sending an email to Mrs. Irvine at kirvine@qcsd.org and cc'ing your child's teacher.

Thank you!

As many of you know, we select one word or phrase each school year that embodies Richland’s mission: Lead Myself, Lead Together, Lead with Balance. It helps staff and students to keep our priorities and goals in our sights. Our theme for this school year is “Every Student, Every Time,” and this is our promise to students and our commitment to you. At school, we will make sure every student is:

SEEN — I am noticed and valued.

KNOWN — My teachers know who I am.

HEARD — My voice matters.

ENGAGED — My thinking matters.

CHALLENGED — I am pushed to grow.

SUPPORTED — I don’t have to figure everything out alone.

INCLUDED — I belong here.

CELEBRATED — My strengths and growth are recognized.

Families are an essential part of “Every Student, Every Time.” Every student will have adults in our school who know their strengths, interests, needs, and goals - academically, socially, and emotionally. You know your child in ways we don’t. Throughout this year, we will ask you to help us learn what makes your child unique. We encourage you to talk to your child throughout the year on how this year's theme will guide them. And maybe you!

In addition to the entree on each day's menu, daily offerings include peanut butter and jelly sandwich, jelly only sandwich, mixed salad with cheese, mixed salad with chicken, turkey and cheese sandwich, cheese only sandwich, cheeseburger, and yogurt parfait.

Teachers will ask students for their selections each morning.

The Quakertown Community School District is a full Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) district for the 2026-2027 School Year. Therefore, all students, K-12, qualify to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch meal per day at school. Please note, this does not include a la carte items or second meals - students would need funds in their cafeteria accounts for these types of purchases. Parents can add funds to their students’ account either through the online system with SchoolCafe.com or students may bring cash or check payable to Quakertown Community School District to the cafeteria to be added to their meal account. Please include the student’s full name on the envelope for cash or in the memo section of a check to ensure proper credit.

Families that have been Directly Certified by the state will receive an email notification for their records. Since all students are eligible for free meals, online/paper applications are no longer accepted for processing.

If your student has funds available in their cafeteria account and will not be purchasing a la carte items or second meals during the 2026-2027 school year, a parent/guardian on file in PowerSchool may request a refund. Please email sreiss@qcsd.org with each student's name, grade and mailing address for confirmation. Checks will only be made payable to a parent/guardian on file in PowerSchool. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing the refund from the time of request. If you have additional questions or concerns, please email the Business Office secretary at sreiss@qcsd.org.

Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, Right At School, a leading provider of high-quality before- and after-school enrichment programs, will offer before- and after-school programming to Kindergarten through 6th grade students beginning the first day of school, August 31, 2026.

Right At School will operate at the following schools:

• Neidig Elementary School

• Pfaff Elementary School

• Quakertown Elementary School

• Richland Elementary School

• Sixth Grade Center

• Trumbauersville Elementary School

Before & After School Program:
For families who wish to participate in this program, it will be available before school, starting at 7:15AM and after school until 6:00PM every day school is in session. Parents will be able to work with Right at School to create flexible monthly schedules, choosing 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 days per week. Drop-in care is also an option.

Right At School will hire local, highly-qualified staff and deliver a comprehensive, play-based enrichment curriculum to keep students engaged and active. Students will have a snack, time to complete their homework, engage in dynamic fitness activities, and participate in hands-on STEM projects, team building, community service, and leadership development. The program also features a thematic curriculum aligned with our district's standards for academics and student growth.

Visit the QCSD website for full volunteer clearance information.

Retakes - 11/13

Teacher Professional Development

6pm in the library

Rain date - 10/18

Open during lunches

Website: https://res.qcsd.org/o/res
Location: 500 Fairview Avenue, Quakertown, PA, USA
Phone: 215-529-2452
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichlandPTO
Twitter: @RichlandQCSD