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!
Fun Lunch Second Semester Sign Up
It's time to sign up for second semester Fun Lunch! CPK and Cousins Subs will continue to provide lunch. Second semester Fun Lunch dates are: February 9 (Cousins), February 16 (CPK), March 2 (CPK), March 16 (CPK), April 6 (CPK), April 20 (Cousins), May 4 (CPK) and May 18(Cousins). On April 20th, there will be a special Earth Day Fun Lunch.
Please fill out both forms and return with payment. Every child must submit a form - even if your child does not plan to participate, please complete the bottom of page 3. All forms are due by Friday, January 12th.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Verna Pazaras 201-978-6750, vernapazaras@mac.com or Amanda Flegner 920-410-3618, amanda.flegner@gmail.com
Six Flags® Read to Succeed
The Richards PTO is excited to announce that all Richards students are invited to participate in the optional Six Flags® Read to Succeed Six Hour Reading Club!
- Read to Succeed is a free program sponsored by Six Flags Theme Parks that encourages elementary school aged students to read for fun.
- Every student who completes six hours of recreational reading before the school’s deadline (January 31, 2018 ) is eligible for a free admission ticket, valid at Six Flags Great America Theme Park in Gurnee, IL.
Don't forget to have your child keep track of their reading time on their log! If you did not receive or misplaced your reading log or would like more information, visit the PTO website or see the links below.
Special Disbursement Requests 2017-2018 NEW DEADLINE
The deadline for Special Disbursement requests has been moved from Thursday, December 21st to Wednesday, January 31st. What's a Special Disbursement request? It's a way for parents, teachers, staff, anyone at Richards, to request funding from the PTO.
Do you have an idea that would enhance the learning environment of Richards School? If so, Submit a Special Disbursement Request. Richards PTO sets aside money in its budget each year to fund unique items or projects which would benefit Richards School and/or its students. To learn more about the process, and to submit a request, visit the PTO website at www.richardspto.org.
Hunger Task Force - Thank You!
The yearly Hunger Task Force food drive at Richards raised $2,691.89 from the Family Fun Night Dinner and donated 3,106 pounds of food! A huge thank you students, staff, parents and the community! And a special thank you to the 3rd graders and Colleen Buckley and Lucy Judy.
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