Richardson Family Newsletter

Last week brought LOTS of clouds and rain, but it didn’t dampen the joy of our third graders’ Snake Discovery visit on Monday or keep families from joining us for conferences and the Book Fair! Thank you to everyone who attended. We appreciated the chance to connect, celebrate student progress, and partner with you to support learning. Seeing the sun come out on Friday was a welcome way to end the school week!

On Saturday, Richardson's in-house basketball team (pictured above) participated in a Jamboree at North High School with other elementary schools across the district— it was a fun opportunity to practice teamwork and represent Richardson! Be sure to keep an eye out for our next session of in-house sports for elementary students, which will be volleyball. Registration will open in a few weeks.

We look forward to honoring our veterans on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. We are proud of all the veterans in our Richardson community and grateful for their service and the sacrifices they and their families have made. (See below for our Veterans Day slideshow).

As always, please feel free to reach out to the main office, Miss Susi, or me anytime with questions, concerns, or suggestions. My contact information is mhoude@isd622.org or 651-748-6910.

Together,
Mrs. Houde (pronounced hood)
Principal

If your family is in need of resources to help with holiday gifts, please fill out the google form by clicking here by Tuesday, November 24th and we will send more information to you.

In response to updated Minnesota Academic Standards in Mathematics, ISD 622 is preparing to transition to a new elementary math curriculum, replacing Math Expressions, starting next school year.

Our K-5 Math Curriculum Review Team, which began meeting last spring, has been evaluating updated programs aligned with these state standards. Staff and families are invited to stop by the District Education Center (DEC, 2520 12th Ave E, North St Paul, MN 55109) on November 10th from 3:30 to 5:30 PM for an informal open house to preview the three curriculum options under review (Amplify Desmos Math, Illustrative Mathematics, and Minnesota Reveal Math), hear initial findings, and share feedback.

Can’t make it in person? Visit our district curriculum website to see what’s currently taught in our classrooms and to stay updated as decisions are made.

We are also excited to announce that we will be hosting a Penguin Pals Student Showcase on November 23rd! This will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and share all the amazing things your students have been working on during Penguin Pals.

November 23rd will also be our last Penguin Pals meeting for this session. We hope you can join us from 4:15–5:00 PM to see all the creativity, hard work, and learning our students have to share!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you!

Sai Thao (Community School Coordinator)

Mrs. Ring's, 4th grade class, helping and teaching each other multi-digit multiplication!

Mark your calendars for Click for a Cause! The 622 Education Foundation’s annual online auction is happening November 6–10, 2026, featuring hundreds of gift cards, gift baskets, and exciting experiences you won’t want to miss. https://www.32auctions.com/ClickforaCause

New items are being added daily, so don’t wait! Start browsing early and build your watch list now so you’ll be ready to bid when the auction opens.

Best of all, 100% of proceeds benefit the students of District 622 through the Foundation’s Angel Fund, Award of Excellence, and GrantEd programs. Your bids make a difference by helping provide meaningful opportunities and support for students and educators throughout our district.

Mark your calendar: November 6–10, 2026—and get ready to Click for a Cause! https://www.32auctions.com/ClickforaCause

Congratulations Mrs. Rappe's 4th grade class for winning the Golden Penguin Award!!! Mrs. Rappe's students are so kind and helpful to one another. They have been growing their skills with listening and following directions the first time (without reminders). They did a wonderful job on their field trip, even when some things didn't go as planned on the trip. Way to go Penguins!

Being at school means more than keeping up with assignments. It means joining discussions, practicing new skills, and connecting with classmates. Full days help students get the full experience!

Try this: Whenever possible, schedule appointments, errands, and family trips outside school hours. Aim to arrive on time and stay through dismissal.

Small absences can add up:

We know illnesses and unexpected situations happen. When your child is healthy, help make school a priority.

We’re here to help! If attendance is becoming challenging, contact your child’s teacher or the school office so we can work together.

As a reminder, all students are able to receive free breakfast and lunch. Below you will find the menus for November. Since menus are subject to change, you can check online for update menus. (linq connect website - menus

Independent School District No.622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Title IX Coordinator. For more information, the District’s Notice of Nondiscrimination can be found at www.isd622.org/policies.

RICHARDSON ELEMENTARY

Email: mhoude@isd622.org
Website: https://richardson.isd622.org/
Location: 2400 17th Ave E, North Saint Paul, MN, USA
Phone: (651) 748-6910