The Bobcat Bulletin

What a wonderful week we had at Indian Lane! From our Trunk or Treat celebration to the Halloween parade and classroom parties, it was such a joy to see so many smiles and creativity throughout the building.....and in the parking lot:) We hope everyone, and for all those who celebrate, had a fun and safe Halloween evening.

As we head into next week, please remember that Monday is a half day for students with no PM kindergarten, and there is no school for students on Tuesday.

We are also looking forward to our next Bobcat Pride Breakfast on Friday. Every child at Indian Lane is a BOBCAT, and we want to celebrate with each of you. Families are invited to sign up to attend one Bobcat Pride Breakfast during the 2025–2026 school year. Younger siblings are welcome to attend, but please only sign up for the Indian Lane student or students on the sheet. Each student should take one spot on the sign-up form. Breakfasts are held from 8:00 to 8:40 a.m. in the Indian Lane cafeteria.

Please note: The Bobcat Breakfast is a special family event designed to celebrate our school community with "The Bobcat" himself. Families are asked not to walk children to their classrooms that morning. Parents and guardians will have the next opportunity to visit classrooms during American Education Week.

Please sign up here: Bobcat Breakfast Sign-Up

Bobcat Breakfast Dates:

• November 7

• December 5

• January 9

• February 6

• March 13

• April 10

• May 1

Finally, a reminder that school conference sign-ups will go live on Monday evening.

We are looking forward to another great week ahead at Indian Lane!

Rose Tree Media School District is conducting surveys of all students in third through twelfth grade in order to gain a better understanding as to the students thoughts and feelings about their school. There are two surveys that seek to find information focusing on Academic Challenge and School Culture. For each student there is one survey that is specific to their level (Elementary/Middle/High) and a second survey that is applicable to all students. While we will collect basic demographic information from students as part of the survey, we will not be able to link survey results to individual students.

To reiterate, survey respondents will remain completely anonymous. Students in Grades 3-5 will take the surveys in school on Monday, November 3rd and it should take only a few minutes. This information is for our internal use as we develop our district's strategic plan and work on continuous improvement in both academics and school culture.

We are committed to creating and sustaining a welcoming, supportive learning environment for every member of the Rose Tree Media School District. The feedback gathered from students through this survey will give us valuable insight into their experiences and help us continue improving our schools.

The window to submit an opt-out response via the Google Form has now closed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Michelle Britton directly. We truly appreciate your partnership as we work together to make Rose Tree Media a place where every student can learn, grow, and thrive.

Included is a link to a copy of the survey for you to preview

• Elementary Survey

• Middle School Survey

• High School Survey
• All Student Survey

As parents/guardians you are an integral part of the Rose Tree Media School District community. Therefore we would appreciate your participation in the following surveys:

1. Fall 2025 Parent/Guardian Survey: Engagement & School Climate

2. Fall 2025 Parent/Guardian Survey: Cell Phone Use in School

3. Fall 2025 Parent/Guardian Survey: School Calendar

NOVEMBER

• 3 | Early Dismissal at 12:20 for 1-5 grades; No PM Kindergarten
• 4 | No School for Students
• 7 | November Bobcat Pride Breakfast, 8:00 a.m.
• 11 | Media Veterans Day Parade, Fifth Grade
• 12 | F.A.R.E. Meeting, 6:00 p.m. & PTG Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Library
• 14 | Picture Retakes
• 14-25 | Scholastic Book Fair
• 17-21 | American Education Week & Parent Visitation
• 24 & 25 | Parent Teacher Conferences
• 26-28 | No School for Students

After trick-or-treating this Halloween, share some of your extra candy to help bring smiles to others in need. The ILES Student Council is collecting candy from November 3 to 21 to donate to local shelters and food programs, including the West Chester Food Cupboard, Life Center Shelters in Delaware County, and the Guiding Star Maternity Home. Your sweet donations will become desserts for children and families who don’t often get treats with their meals. Every candy bar makes a difference, and every act of kindness counts! Let’s make life a little sweeter for others this season. 💛

With the fall and winter holidays upon us, I wanted to take a moment to reach out and let families know that there are some resources available for those who may need a little extra support during this time. We have a few programs that can help in various ways, so please contact me to learn more! You can reach me by email at jhilden@rtmsd.org or by phone at 610-627-7103.

There are several wonderful ways through Rose Tree Media to support Indian Lane families this season:

• RTM Winter Coat Donation Drive – Drop off gently used coats in the main office until November 7. Please note that our past donor is not able to contribute this year, so your donations are especially appreciated.

• Delaware County Food Bank Donations – A wonderful resource that provides a list of local donation sites for non-perishable food items.

• Circle of Giving – Originally created at the start of the pandemic, this organization continues to support RTMSD families with essentials such as food, paper products, and hygiene items. Donations go directly to Ms. Martinez (School Social Worker) and Ms. Dacanay (Home and School Visitor), who distribute them to families in need.

If you have any questions, please contact:
Ms. Dacanay – bdacanay@rtmsd.org

Ms. Martinez – cmartinez@rtmsd.org

In honor of World Kindness Day on November 13, Indian Lane is launching a schoolwide project to celebrate the many acts of kindness that make our community so special. Each Bobcat will help create our very own Hall of Kindness by recognizing the people in our students’ lives who embody kindness, such as family members, coaches, neighbors, teachers, bus drivers, and many others. Students will create individual profiles highlighting their nominees and sharing why they were chosen. Students will receive their Hall of Kindness templates in their folders on Wednesday. All completed profiles are due back no later than Tuesday, November 12, in celebration of World Kindness Day. We would love for each student to include a photo of the person they are nominating. Photos help bring our Hall of Kindness to life and allow us to visually celebrate the caring people who make a difference in our students’ lives. This project connects to our World Kindness goal and reflects our commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging. By sharing a piece of their home lives at school, students help us celebrate the diverse relationships and experiences that shape our caring community. Together, our Hall of Kindness will remind us that every act of kindness, big or small, helps make Indian Lane a place where everyone feels seen, valued, and connected.

Mr. Harrison has shared an important message highlighting the November Events and Holidays in RTMSD, which celebrate and honor the diverse cultures, traditions, and experiences that make our community so special.

In this month’s message, you can learn more about National Native American Heritage Month, All Saints Day, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving, as well as how our district continues to honor DIGNITY by recognizing and learning from all members of our community.

You can read Mr. Harrison’s full message here:

👉 November Events & Holidays in RTMSD

We are so excited to celebrate American Education Week from November 17th to 21st! As part of the celebration, we will be hosting an Open House, and we warmly invite our parents and guardians to step into our classrooms and experience a short “day in the life” of your student. Because this event takes place during regular instructional time, it will be for adults only. We are unable to accommodate younger children or siblings, as classrooms will be actively engaged in lessons and space is limited. To ensure everyone has a comfortable experience, we kindly ask that each student have no more than two guests. When you arrive, please sign in at the main lobby. You do not need Clearances to attend. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing a glimpse into all the wonderful learning happening in our classrooms!

Monday – 5th Grade (17th)

🕙 10:05–11:05

Tuesday – 4th Grade (18th)
🕤 9:30–10:15

Wednesday – 3rd Grade & Kindergarten (19th)
🕥 3rd Grade: 10:15–11:00
🕤 AM K: 9:30–10:15
🕐 PM K: 1:45–2:30

Thursday – 2nd Grade (20th)
🕤 9:30–10:15

Friday – 1st Grade (21st)
🕤 9:30–10:15

**Sign-ups for Parent-Teacher Conferences will be sent out on Monday, November 3 at 7:00 PM. Families will receive a link by email to choose their conference times. Please mark your calendar! We look forward to meeting with all of our bobcat families to celebrate student progress and goals***

Book Fair eWallet makes it easy to pay without sending cash or checks with your child. Simply set up an account online, add funds electronically, and your child can shop. Please note that any money left unspent will remain as a credit for any future Scholastic purchases.

If you have used eWallet in the past & have a remaining credit, you must login to your account and transfer the funds to be used at the November book fair.

Using eWallet helps the book fair run more smoothly. Therefore, it is the preferred payment method. For more information, click the link below.

• We are required to charge tax on purchases at the book fair, so please add 6% to prices.

• Volunteers are needed! Please sign up to volunteer or email thatton@rtmsd.org.

• Clearances Needed: Parent volunteers (helping all kids, checking out, etc.) must have clearances.

• Clearances NOT Needed: Parents coming to shop with their child during the scheduled class time.

• Younger siblings may accompany parents to shop at the book fair.

• Please send in a reusable bag for your child to use for book fair purchases.

• Ziploc bags are excellent for sending in money & sending home change. Use a Sharpie to write your child’s name on the Ziploc bag.

• The book fair is open during Parent/Teacher Conferences on November 24th & 25th. Stop by to get a head start on holiday shopping that supports Indian Lane.

• Please consider adding funds to "Share the Fair." This directly helps to purchase books for our Indian Lane students at the book fair.

As part of the Rose Tree Media School District’s strategic planning process, we are updating our mission and vision statements to reflect the values and aspirations of our community. Your voice is essential in this work.

We invite staff, parents, and guardians to complete a brief Google Form to share your perspectives on what makes our district unique, what experiences every student should have each day, and what qualities we hope to see in our graduates. Your input will directly inform the development of mission and vision statements that guide our work now and in the future.

Please take a few minutes to complete the Google Form here: RTMSD Mission & Vision

Thank you for partnering with us to shape the future of Rose Tree Media School District.

Every child at Indian Lane is a BOBCAT & we want to celebrate with each of you. Families are invited to sign up to attend ONE Bobcat Pride Breakfast during the 2025-2026 school year. Younger siblings are welcome to attend, but please only sign up for the IL student(s) on the sheet. Each student should take one spot on the sign up sheet. The Breakfast are held from 8:00 - 8:40 a.m. in the Indian Lane cafeteria.

Bobcat Campaign Facts

What is it? The Bobcat Club Campaign is a PTG fundraiser created to allow Indian Lane families a way to donate money directly to IL PTG instead of traditional buying/selling fundraisers (for example, wrapping paper, silent auction, cookie sales, etc.)

The campaign is our main fundraiser and we do it at the start of the school year. The money we collect sets our budget for the year. The more money we collect, the more we can do!

100% of your donation supports PTG events like the Holiday Extravaganza, Bingo for Books, the Bobcat Winter Festival, Kindergarten Ice Cream Social, Popsicles on the Playground, Run-the-Lane, Teacher Luncheons... and more!

Our goal is to achieve 100% family participation. Simply decide what amount you are comfortable with giving and make a one-time donation.

To continue to support Indian Lane with our current PTG events and to avoid the need for additional fundraisers during the upcoming school year, we need your support to reach our fundraising goal of $13,000. This is our 2025-26 operating budget, not a savings account.

Donations are on the household level and all donations are appreciated and confidential.

Your donation may be tax deductible and many companies have programs that will match the charitable contributions made by their employees. Check with your company today!

All families that donate will get a 2025-26 school year magnet!

Donate to the Bobcat Club Campaign Today! Here's How:

1. Click this link or scan this QR code and fill out the Google form with the details of your donation
   
2. Choose your payment method (Venmo, PayPal, Cash, or Check payable to ILES PTG) and make your donation following the instructions provided below.
3. That's it! You're done!
   

IMPORTANT: No matter the method of payment, please fill out the Google form from Step 1 above and include a note/memo it’s for the Campaign and your family/student’s name.

The December Sing-Along is one of the most joyful and heartwarming traditions at Indian Lane. Our students love coming together, and it has always been so special to welcome families to share in the celebration. Over the past few years, families have kindly shared with me that the gym has become more and more crowded, making it difficult to see and enjoy the performance. At the same time, I know how deeply this tradition is loved. With that in mind, Mr. Fisher and I worked together to find a way to keep this wonderful tradition alive while making it even more comfortable for everyone.

This year, we will hold two concerts on the same day instead of one. By expanding to two performances, we can continue the tradition we all treasure, while giving families more space and a better viewing experience. Rather than changing the event, we see this as enhancing it so that everyone feels welcome and included.

Thursday, December 11th:

• Morning Concert – 9:15 AM
  AM Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 4

• Afternoon Concert – 2:00 PM
  PM Kindergarten, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 5

We understand that some families may need to attend both concerts, and we truly appreciate the extra effort this may take. We also plan to still offer a virtual option for those who are not able to attend in person, so that every family has the opportunity to enjoy this tradition.

Please know that this decision was made with great care, based on the thoughtful feedback you have shared. I am so grateful to Mr. Fisher for his willingness to adjust the format, and I am thankful to our families for the love and support you bring to this tradition. We will include a survey after the event to take your feedback on the new format.

-Michelle Britton

1. Go to: https://indianlaneptg.membershiptoolkit.com/

2. Create your account. Select Create Account and fill in your name, email, and password.

3. Verify your email. Click verify my email and then check your inbox for the link.

   • The link expires in 2 hours. If you do not receive it, check your spam or junk folders.

4. Log back in. Once your email is verified, return to the site and complete your registration.

5. Enter your information. Fill in the Parent/Family and Student details.

6. Update your child’s information. Make sure you select the correct grade and homeroom teacher so you receive classroom party and volunteer communications.

   • If your child has a special education teacher, please do not select that teacher unless your child’s homeroom is physically in that classroom.

7. Set your preferences. Complete the Directory/Publish section to choose what information is visible to others.

8. Finish up. Once these steps are complete, you will have full access to the directory.

📌 Tip: Once the Primary Account is set up, you can invite another parent or guardian by email so they can create their own login while still being connected to your family account.

Apple users: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/membership-toolkit/id912169276?platform=iphone

A few quick links to keep handy:

• Our school website: Indian Lane
• If your student is sick please submit Absence Form
• For an educational trip: Pre-Planned Absence Request
• Breakfast and Lunch Menus - Nutrislice / to check your student's account: MySchoolBucks
• You may follow the bus routes and check for transportation updates at MyRide360

Sunday November 9, 2025

12 pm - 2 pm at Louis Scott Stadium

Grades 1 - 5

Presented by PHS Players & Coaches

all participants need a stick, mouthguard and goggles to play

$30 per Player (includes t-shirt)

Pay cash at the door or venmo: penncrest-girlslacrosse

Click this link to register before November 1st
Questions? Contact jacbaker@rtmsd.org

Grades 1st - 5th 8:50 am - 3:30 pm

AM Kindergarten 8:50 am - 11:25 am

PM Kindergarten 12:55 pm - 3:30 pm

Email: mbritton@rtmsd.org
Website: https://www.rtmsd.org/Domain/9
Location: 309 South Old Middletown Road, Media, PA, USA
Phone: 610-627-7100