From the PTO
Fun Lunch
Reminder that the rescheduled Fun Lunch (rescheduled due to the snow day a few weeks ago) is next Wednesday, February 28th! If you were participating in Fun Lunch on Friday, Feb 9 - plan on being part of the new date.
Richards Night at the Admirals Game: Deadline Approaching to Get Your Tickets!
Richards School will host its 11th annual, Night with the Admirals - March 2, 2018 at 7pm. Join families and friends to watch the Admirals beat the Rockford Ice Hogs! Cheer on counselor Brandon Dillner as he represents Richards as the Human Hockey Puck!
To order tickets for the game, visit richardspto.org and fill out the order form. Please send cash or check made out to Richards School PTO to school by MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2018. Tickets will be sent home in your youngest child's Thursday Folder on March 1st. Questions? Call the Richards office at (414) 963-3951 or email wendywelsh100@gmail.com.
Coding Club for Students in Grades 4 & 5
The WFBHS Girls Coding Club volunteers and the Richards PTO invite the 4th & 5th graders to join an after school coding club. Participants will learn to program using SCRATCH. During the three week course, students will get to design and create programs, collaborate with peers, and engage in activities to share feedback with one another. Students can design their own Sprites and then write the code to set them in motion. Come join the fun! Coding Club will meet Wednesday March 7th, 14th, and 21st from 3:30-4:30pm in Computer Lab 209. The club is open to all Richards 4th & 5th grade students. To sign-up, please visit the PTO website to fill out the on-line form. The deadline to sign-up is Friday, March 2nd. Participation is limited to 28 students to ensure all participants have access to a computer. Because of the limited class size, a member of the PTO will be in touch with you to confirm your child's spot. Thank you for your understanding. Questions? Email Sarah Nowak at sarahzirbelnowak@gmail.com.
Parent volunteers are also needed to supervise the coding club. Click on the link below to sign up to volunteer.
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0C4DA8A828A0F94-coding
Last Call to Order 2017-2018 Yearbooks!
Did you forget to order a yearbook at registration? Now is your chance, visit the PTO website to order. Don't remember if you ordered one? You can also check this on the PTO website. The list is in order by teacher. If you think you ordered one but don't see your child's name on the list, make sure you're looking for your youngest child. Yearbooks are $12 and orders and payment are are due by Friday, March 2nd. Questions? Ask Allison, richards.yearbook@gmail.com.
Yearbook Art
Show us how you think Richards Rocks and your artwork could be featured on the cover of this year’s yearbook! All Richards students are invited to submit a piece of original artwork to be considered for this year’s cover. Depending on the number of submissions, more than one piece may be chosen.
- Artwork should represent the theme Richards Rocks!
- Any type of media will be considered (drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, etc)
Please submit entries to the Richards main office by Friday, March 2nd. The winner(s) will be notified by March 9th. Thank you for your creativity!
Questions? Email Yearbook Committee Chair Allison Silveira at richards.yearbook@gmail.com.
Lego Club - 4th and 5th Grade, You're Up Next!
The registration deadline for 4th and 5th grade Lego Club is February 28, 2018. The 4th and 5th grade Lego Club dates are:
- March 7
- April 4
- April 11
- April 18
Lego Club is an extracurricular activity run by the Richards PTO. The club is open to students in grades K5 through 5th grade. Lego Club meets on Wednesday afternoons from 3:20 to 4:15 in Room 5. Students will be dismissed from their classrooms to Lego Club. Unless prior arrangements are made, parents are expected to pick their child up from Lego Club at 4:15.
Parent Volunteers are also still needed to help Lego Club run smoothly! Please consider volunteering your time. To sign up as a parent volunteer, please do so via Sign Up Genius - http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d48a4a822a0fb6-richards.
Any questions? Please email Lego Club co-chair, Allison Roth, at allison.b.roth@gmail.com.
Grow Your Classroom Library Book Drive!
Mark your calendars for the annual book drive to benefit the classroom libraries at Richards. This year, the 'Grow Your Classroom Library' book drive will include a shopping event that will take place at Boswell Book Company on Downer Avenue on Sunday, March 18th from 2:00-6:00 p.m. More details about the book drive and teacher book wish lists will be available soon!
Box Tops
Last call for box tops to be included in the special classroom competition! Box tops are due next Monday, February 26th! Please remember to include the name of your student's teacher so we know who to credit. Many thanks to all of you who have already taken the time to collect and turn in box tops!!
Richards Spiritwear
Our next Richards Spirit Wear Sale starts this Sunday, February 25th! Check out some of our new items to help show your Richards spirit! This will be the last sale of the year— don’t miss out! Visit the PTO website for the link and for more information!
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