Messages from Dr. Kasmarick
It's been another short, but busy, week here at Richards. Our fourth graders enjoyed a day in Madison yesterday while our third graders visited the Milwaukee Art Museum. The Cindy Nelson Memorial Blood Drive took place here yesterday afternoon and evening, and was well attended. A big thank you to all who participated!
Don't forget to stop by the art show tonight, which will take place between 4:30-6:30 in the Great Hall. The nautical creations created within the underwater theme this year are sure to impress and delight! See the link below for more details.
Finally, we invite all students to participate in Dress Up for Dimes tomorrow (Friday)! This is a chance to get fancy as we raise awareness and support for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Have a happy Friday and weekend!
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Dr. Mazius Presentation
Fostering Optimism in Children: The How Tos When Parenting
Our children, when young, (and during adolescence) develop a theory for explaining their successes, disappointments and failures. This thinking can crystallize early on in one’s life. Clearly, optimism puts kids on the best path as their lives unfold. We parents, play a key role in this process. Child Psychologist, Dr. Michael Mazius, will describe the ways in which we exert influence over our kids’ thinking style and the impact this has on their academic outcomes, problem solving in general and overall mental health. Please come to listen and share in this important discussion on child rearing. It will take place in the Richards Great Hall on Friday, May 5 from 8:15-9:15am.
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Medical Provider Sought for Human Growth and Development Instruction
In February 2017, the Whitefish Bay School District approved changes in the human growth and development (HGD) instruction based on the information provided by the Board established HGD advisory committee. The approved program change is to work with a medical provider to provide a portion of the human growth and instruction curriculum to our third through fifth grade students at both Cumberland and Richards Elementary Schools. The provider would also work with our current 6-12 health licensed staff to ensure we are providing medically accurate information in this area. See link below for additional information.
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From the PTO
Want more information about an upcoming event? Did you lose a form? Check out richardspto.org for events, forms, dates, volunteer sign ups, and more!
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Fun Lunch Friday
Don’t forget, Fun Lunch is this Friday, April 21st! Students participating in Fun Lunch will receive their selection of Cheese Pizza, Mac and Cheese or Salad with Chicken from California Pizza Kitchen! They will also be served carrots, applesauce, water bottles and rice krispie treats!
As a reminder, CPK generously offers a free meal to Richards students when they dine-in with their family. Only students dining with their families will be discounted and an adult entrée must be purchased for every kids meal. This offer is not valid with any other offers or discounts, and is not valid to groups or sports teams.
Thank you to the parents who offered to help serve fun lunch, this isn’t possible without you! If you have any questions on the Fun Lunch program, please contact Katie Robinson at katie.robinson0609@gmail.com or Verna Pazaras at vernapazaras@mac.com.
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PTO Movie Night
The last movie night of the year is almost here! Join Ms. Mergener's 5th grade class and the PTO on Friday, April 28th for a special screening of 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'. The concession stand will be stocked with Wonka bars, "Chocolate River" milk and more! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 7:00 p.m. Remember all children must be accompanied by an adult. See the attached flyer for more information.
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2017 Richards School PTO Spring Herb & Plant Sale - Order Forms Due TOMORROW - Friday, April 21st!
One more day to get your order in and not miss out on displaying these lovely plants in your front lawn! Order deadline TOMORROW, FRIDAY 4/21. Order form was sent home in your child's 4/6 Thursday folder, link to order form attached or you can also find it at richardspto.org. Orders are due on Friday, April 21st. We will be selling herbs a la carte, butterfly gardens, container garden plants and flats of snap dragons and petunias. Pick up will be on Saturday, May 6th from 9am - 11am at Green Day in the Bay held at Cahill Park in Whitefish Bay. Don't think you can make this pick up? Don't worry, we've got you covered so that you can enjoy these beautiful Spring flowers and support the PTO! Read more in your order form! A special thank you to Bayside Garden Center for partnering with us once again
Your PTO needs volunteers to help pick up the plant orders from Bayside Garden Center on Friday, May 5th as well as to staff the tables at Green Day in the Bay at Cahill Park on Saturday, May 6th!
Please check out the Sign Up Genius here and let us know if you can help!
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4AAFAE2CA20-richards6
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It's 5th Grade Advancement Planning Time - Parent Help is Needed!
The PTO and 5th grade teachers are planning a number of activities around 5th Grade Advancement - celebrating the 5th graders' Richards Elementary School experiences. But in order to pull it all off, we need the help of our 5th grade parents. Please see the attached request form, and thank you for your help in making this a special initiative for the kids!
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Staff Appreciation Week
Each year there is one week we celebrate our Richards teachers and staff and show them how much we appreciate all they do for our children. This year, Teacher Appreciation Week will be May 1-5 and the Richards PTO has exciting plans! Each day, the PTO plans a special activity, including breakfast, a catered lunch, gifts and sweet treats. Everyone gets excited for the daily raffle as well, and this is where we can use your help! Please check out the below flyer for additional information on how you can help. Also, a sheet for your child to decorate as part of the bulletin board project was sent home a few weeks ago in your child's folder. If you misplaced this sheet, see the below attached flyers. Thank you in advance for helping make Teacher and Staff Appreciation week a big success!
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District Announcements
- All Whitefish Bay parents are invited to Cumberland Elementary School tonight, April 20th from 7:00-8:00 PM for a presentation by Dr. Stacey Nye on "Developing a Healthy Body Image in Elementary Age Students." Dr. Nye is a specialist in the field and will talk about approaches that nurture child well-being. She will also answer questions from the audience. This presentation will take place in Cumberland's Great Hall.
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The Whitefish Bay Recreation Dept. will host a track meet on Wednesday, May 17 at the High School Lubar Field 4:00pm (rain date May 18). Boys and girls age 9-14 can compete in up to 3 events, 1 running and 2 field events or 2 running and 1 field event. Registration forms must be returned by May 12 to the recreation dept. Original birth certificate must be brought in with registration for age verification.
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Attending our School Board Meetings – You’re Invited!
Next meeting: April 26, 2017
The community is welcome to attend School Board meetings to gain a better understanding of School District business and the role of the School Board. The public is also invited to address the Board during the public comment portion of each Board meeting. All are welcome!
Meeting agendas are posted within BoardDocs two days preceding each meeting. Click here for the meeting dates & agenda link.
*Annual Meeting dates located under featured tab/documents
*Agendas located under featured or meeting tabs
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