Richmond Elementary E-News
September 5, 2025
Student Council
Richmond's Student Council is looking for new students to join our club for the 2025-2026 school year. For more information, see application HERE. If you are interested, please complete the application questions and return the form to school.
STUDENT CLUBS!!! DEADLINE EXTENDED THRU 9/12 8:00 a.m. cut off!
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU WERE IN A CLUB LAST YEAR YOU STILL NEED TO COMPLETE A CLUB APPLICATION FOR THIS YEAR!!! Did you know that students who participate in clubs and extra curricular activities in school feel a bigger sense of belonging and connectedness? We currently offer a variety of musical clubs such as Orchestra, Band and Choir. We also currently have Precision Fitness Club, Student Council, Tiger Pals (4th and 5th grade) and Chess Club which will soon be offered. Info on those clubs will be coming in a few weeks. We also have some club opportunities that are offered during the day. One time per week on Fridays, students will meet at 8:50 a.m. (or when their bus drops them off) until 9:20 a.m. They will miss their Friday Classroom Morning Meeting while Friday clubs will take its place. Please see our CLUB DESCRIPTIONS for our club offerings. If you're interested in your child participating please complete the club application and turn in by TUESDAY, 9/9! A paper copy with QR codes to link to a google form was sent home today as well to sign up with a google form. A child can only be in one Friday club as they run at the same time.
Kick-A-Thon
On Friday, October 3rd, a Richmond teacher or staff member will be kicking in the annual Kick-A-Thon, which is raising money for the Hardy Strong and Big Hearts of Fox Valley. Beginning Monday, September 15, and ending Friday, September 26, Student Councils will be sponsoring a “Penny Drive,” to support this important cause.
Information for you:
All classes will have a “penny jar” where your child may put his/her donated coins.
The class which raises the most money (in each grade level), will win a treat for their class.
Thank you in advance for all of your help! If you have any questions, please see ask any of the Student Council Advisors:
Mrs. Ganshert, Mrs. Luebke or Mrs. Webster
Community Resources
The Parent/Guardian Resource Form is now open for the 2025-26 school year. Families can complete this form to request support, such as Big Hearts of Fox Valley holiday programming or Thanksgiving meals. The form will close on September 12th.
El Formulario de Recursos para Padres/Tutores ya está disponible para el año escolar 2025-26. Las familias pueden llenar este formulario para solicitar apoyo como los programas navideños de Big Hearts of Fox Valley o comidas para el Día de Acción de Gracias. El formulario estará abierto hasta el 12 de septiembre.
Picture Day is Coming!
Picture Day for Richmond Elementary School is scheduled for Thursday, September 26th.
Ordering details will be sent in next week's e-news.
Save the Date: Curriculum Night
Curriculum Night will be Thursday, September 11th from 5:30-7:00 p.m See flyer below.
Change in Transportation
If you have a change in transportation, such as your child regularly rides the bus, but you will be picking them up one day, please call the main office BY 10:00 a.m. at (331) 228-2800. We will take care of notifying the teacher.
Upcoming Drills
On 9/9 we will have a shelter in place (tornado drill) at 9:15 a.m.
On 9/10 we will have a fire drill with the SCFD at 9:15 a.m.
On 9/23 we will conduct our bus evacuation drill when the students' bus arrives at school.
Richmond Lockdown Drill
On September 16, Richmond Elementary will conduct our state-required annual Lockdown Drill with law enforcement personnel present. During this time, students will review and practice the classroom procedures. Parents/guardians may opt their child out of physical participation in this drill each year by emailing Lisa Simoncelli-Bulak at lisa.simoncelli-bulak@d303.org and Darlene Buffano at darlene.buffano@d303.org at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled date. Students who are opted out will receive an alternative school safety learning experience with a certified staff member.
PTO News
Community
SCN Football Game
D303 Community,
St. Charles North is excited to host our first home football game of the season on Friday, September 5, against Homewood-Flossmoor! Our Blue Fan Group Theme for this week is Red, White & Blue! It’s also YOUTH NIGHT! All Youth Football players in uniform will get in for free and announced before the game!
Sophomore game: 4:30 p.m.
Varsity game: 7:00 p.m.
To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all fans, please review these important reminders:
Gates open at 3:45 p.m.
Tailgating is not permitted.
Backpacks, bags, or outside food and drinks are not allowed. Small bags up to 8" x 6" are permitted and subject to search.
Students younger than high school age must be accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.
No re-entry into the stadium.
The following are strictly prohibited: profanity, taunting (including racial or discriminatory remarks), throwing objects, or using items that block the view of others.
Ticket Information (available at the gate or via GoFan). Buy a Booster Pass and skip the lines for all SCN Home Games!
General Admission – $5.00
Students & Seniors 65+ – $2.00
Visiting Students (with school ID) – $2.00
D303 Middle/High School Students & Staff (with ID) – FREE
If you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Office at 331-228-6258.
We look forward to seeing you Friday night as we come together to cheer on our North Stars!