Richmond Elementary E-News

The Richmond Chess Club is being held again by Mr. Born. Students will learn chess vocabulary, how each chess piece moves, basic tactics and chess strategy. The club will meet on Monday’s before school (8:20am - 8:50am) starting on November, 3rd and will run through Monday, March 23rd.

Students should enter the front door and go to the LRC no earlier than 8:20am. Please note the club is only open to 3rd - 5th graders.

HERE is a copy of the flyer passed out to students.

El Club de Ajedrez de Richmond está organizado nuevamente por el Sr. Born. Los estudiantes aprenderán vocabulario de ajedrez, cómo se mueve cada pieza, tácticas básicas y estrategia. El club se reunirá los lunes antes del horario escolar (de 8:20 a. m. a 8:50 a. m.) a partir del 3 de Noviembre y hasta el lunes 23 de Marzo.

Los estudiantes deben entrar por la puerta principal y dirigirse al Centro de Aprendizaje a Distancia (LRC) no antes de las 8:20am.

Tenga en cuenta que el club solo está abierto para alumnos de 3rd - 5th grado.

AQUI es una copia de la copia en papel distribuida

Beginning on Monday November 3rd, a before-school program at Richmond will be starting in the gymnasium. The program is called "Precision Fitness," and it runs every Monday morning (on days when school is in session) from 11/3/2025-3/23/2026. Students will be able to enter the school at 8:20. This program is optional, free, and students can join at any point throughout the school year. Attendance will not be taken, so even if a student is signed up, attendance is not mandatory. Students must have a permission slip turned in to Mr. Lubas before they come to their first session. This Program is open to students in 2nd-5th Grades. Please feel free to email Mr. Lubas with any questions you may have at walter.lubas@d303.org.

Students should enter the front door and go to the gym no earlier than 8:20 a.m. HERE is a copy of permission slip form.

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.

Richmond will test on 11/10, 11/12 and 11/13. 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 Monday, 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.

If you have your child going home a different way than normal (parent pick up, going with a friend, not going to daycare, not riding the bus, etc.) please call our main office to inform them of the change. You may also notify your child's teacher BUT you must also call the office - this is a system we have in place in case there are teacher absences to ensure everyone gets the correct message for how students get home. Thank you!

This year, our Richmond Student Council is leading the way in helping our school community care for the environment through the Bags to Benches Recycling Challenge. Students will be collecting eligible plastic film (such as grocery bags, bread bags, and other clean, dry plastic materials) throughout the year. The goal is to recycle at least 1,000 pounds of plastic and compete for a Trex bench made from recycled materials!

We are excited for our students to take the lead in this important initiative and encourage families to get involved. More details, including what can be recycled and how to participate, are included in the attached flyer.

You can also click HERE to see options.

D303 Community,

St. Charles North is excited to host this Friday’s IHSA 7A Football1st Round Playoff game between the North

Stars and East Moline United Township High School.

Please take a few moments to review the information below related to the big game!

● Kick-off - 7:30pm

● Gates Open at 6:30pm

● Theme: Blue-Out/Boo-Out!

To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all fans, please review these important reminders:

● Reserving seats in the stadium prior to 6:30pm is prohibited. Access to the stadium during

school hours is not permitted.

● Tailgating is not permitted.

● Costumes are welcome, but faces must remain visible and all props, masks, and weapons or

look-alikes are prohibited. Costumes must be safe and school-appropriate. No inflatable

costumes allowed.

● 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.

● Linked here are Game Day Reminders & our Parking Map

Ticket Information

ALL fans, regardless of age, pay the admission fee, except babies that parents carry into the game.

No passes will be accepted per IHSA guidelines.

Digital: GoFan link ($6 + $1.30 fee)

Cash: $8

Can’t make the game? Click here for the livestream link.

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!⭐

Join us for an engaging and practical three-part series designed to help parents navigate the growing challenges of anxiety and school avoidance. Led by Dr. Megan Schmitz of Vital Living Wellness Solutions, these sessions will give parents tools to:

• Recognize anxiety in their child and understand its impact on learning and growth.

• Learn strategies to balance empathy and compassion with boundaries and expectations.

• Gain concrete tools to support positive school attendance and resilience.

Where: St. Charles North High School Auditorium
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Dates: October 8 • October 22 • November 12

This series is designed to strengthen the partnership between families and schools, offering tools and strategies that foster belonging, perseverance, and achievement. Together, we can create the support and consistency children need to thrive. Please note: An interpreter/translator will be available for families who need language support.

• 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.

In this episode we stopped by Classroom B218 at St. Charles East High School to talk directly with the school’s Department Chairs Cara Drexler (English) and Andy Ehrhardt (Social Studies) about the classroom work they do and how they support other teachers in ensuring East students get a solid foundation in these core subjects to help put them on their pathway to excellence.

D303 is supporting the St. Charles Public Library with their Community Cabinet Food Drive.

This event is in the Huntley Room on the main floor of the library OR you can join virtually using the link below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88523502946