Welcome to Quarter 2
Congratulations on helping your student complete the 1st quarter! Now...Welcome to the 2nd quarter of the school year! As we navigate through the time change and holiday breaks to come, here are a few tips to support your child's success:
Consistent Routine: Maintain a consistent daily routine to help ease the transition during the time change. Consistency provides a sense of stability for your child.
Holiday Learning: Incorporate learning into holiday activities. Whether it's through festive crafts, cooking, or reading holiday-themed books, there are plenty of opportunities to make learning enjoyable.
Healthy Habits: Ensure your child gets enough sleep and maintains healthy eating habits during the holidays. A well-rested and nourished mind is better prepared for learning.
Communication is Key: Stay connected with your child's teachers to stay informed about their progress. Open communication enhances the partnership between home and school.
Wishing you a joyful and successful quarter ahead.
Thank you for helping your student be a #PowerPlayer
WHY:
Community Schools promotes strategic partnerships that connect our school, students, families, and the surrounding community to resources needed in order to thrive. YOUR VOICE MATTERS!
WHO:
All parents/caregivers of a Colonel Richardson Middle Student.
WHAT:
Parent Survey—A needs assessment is an ideal opportunity for your voice to be heard. Funding for programming and resources are determined by the Needs Assessment. Your input is a vital part of that process.
WHEN:
Deadline is November 30, 2023
HOW:
· Email--Check your email for a link to the survey
· QR Code---Scan the QR code for a link to the survey
· Via Mail—Contact the Community Schools Coordinator
Sanders.charlene@ccppsstaff.org
410-479-1462
Counselors' Corner
Important Message About Attendance
Good attendance for your student begins on the first day of the school year. Consider the following facts:
Chronic absenteeism may prevent children from reaching early milestones.
Chronically absent students have difficulty keeping up with the pace at which they are expected to learn and grow.
Students who are absent even a day or two every few weeks fall behind their peers.
Irregular attendance can be a better predictor of whether students will drop out before graduation than test scores.
Consistent, on-time attendance is a habit that lasts into adulthood.
Nurse's Health Message
If your child is sick please keep them home. Should they need to be seen by Wellness, you can call for a walk-in appointment or as a curbside visit. They are at CRMS Monday and Weds 8am-3:30pm 410-754-9580. They can also be seen at CRHS on Tuesday and Thursday from 8am-3:30pm 410-754-0750. Please do your part in limiting germs spreading through our school.
Six grade students will need TDAP and Meningitis vaccines before they can start 7th grade. As your child is seen at the Doctor this year, make sure they are getting their shots so you are not scrambling at the last minute. Please provide a copy to the school nurse once completed.
MESSAGE ABOUT BUS RIDES AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION REQUESTS
With regard to calls for students to NOT ride the bus in the afternoon...PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CALL THE OFFICE PRIOR TO 2:15PM FOR ANY NOTIFICATIONS ABOUT RIDE ARRANGEMENTS. It is very difficult for our office staff to get messages to students at the end of the day about transportation changes. We will do our best, but we really need your help with contacting and informing the school earlier.
CRMS Contact Information
Dr. Yolanda Holloway, Principal holloway.yolanda@ccpsstaff.org
Mr. Neil Lambert, Assistant Principal lambert.eric@ccpsstaff.org
Mrs. Heidi Plutschak, Administrative Secretary plutschak.heidi@ccpsstaff.org
Email: holloway.yolanda@ccpsstaff.org
Website: https://www.colonelrichardsonms.org/
Phone: 410-479-1462