Messages from Dr. Kasmarick
A heartfelt thank you to all of our parents for the amazing Teacher Appreciation Week festivities. Our teachers are hard-working, fun-loving, and crazy about our kids!! A shout out to Katie Robinson & Abby Williams for taking the lead on making the week so special.
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At Tuesday's school meeting, we saw a sneak peek of the WFBMS production of High School Musical Junior and kicked off our May focus on PERSEVERANCE.
Perseverance = the ability and self-control that pushes you to work through challenges. Don't give up, no matter what!
Mr. Sohr talked with students about his recent experience at the Boston Marathon, and how much perseverance it took to qualify! We also enjoyed these examples of problems and solutions from Mrs. Mooney's class and this video about failure as a necessary part of the process!
What examples of perseverance can you find and celebrate in your own family?
Bus Parking on Santa Monica
The posted signs in front or our school reserve the parking spots for buses until 3:30, but some days our buses arrive just a few minutes beyond that. If possible, please give them the right of way. Thank you for your attention to this!
Being Green
Here at Richards, our students practice being respectful, not only to the people around us, but to our greater environment as well. Through science, they explore our ecosystem in greater depth through insects, plants, air, water, climate, land forms, and much more! We periodically review and reinforce diligent recycling practices throughout the building and our staff members participate in an energy program in order to conserve energy and minimize costs. Please see the attached flyer regarding some green efforts in Whitefish Bay this summer!
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2017-2018 School Year
Planning for the 17-18 school year is upon us, and we are very excited to welcome a new group of 4-year old kindergarten students! If you know of any students who are eligible to be part of this group (4 years old by September 1st and residing in our attendance area), please encourage them to contact us if they haven’t already!
If, for any reason, your student(s) will not be returning to Richards next fall, please contact the office at 963-3951 as soon as possible.
The creation of class placements is a complex process that involves several staff members and multiple revisions. Linked below, is more detailed information regarding this process as well as the Optional Class Placement Input Form, which is due back to school by Friday, May 12th.
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Dr. Mazius Informational Session
Friday, May 5 from 8:15-9:15am in the Richards Great Hall
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.
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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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Scholastic Book Fair One Day Only!
Wednesday, May 10: 3-8pm
Join us for a one day Scholastic Book Fair on Wednesday, May 10 from 3-8pm in Great Hall. There will be a lot of great titles to choose from. All proceeds from the book fair will be given to the school in the form of Scholastic Dollars to buy books and supplies for the classrooms.
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Richards Elementary Presents Milk & Cookies
Wednesday, May 10th at 6pm in the Richards Gymnasium
Richards Elementary invites all students, especially current and incoming kindergartners to join us for a magical evening of entertainment finished off with milk and cookies.
Come play, eat and enjoy the amazing feats performed by magician Tom Burgermeister. Visit the spring Scholastic Book Fair in the Great Hall and experience the excitement of Richards Elementary.We hope to see you there!
Contact Molly Hoehn (mothomps@sbcglobal.net) with any questions.
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PTO Spring Herb & Plant Sale Pick Up Reminder, this Saturday 5/6 at Green Day in the Bay!
If you placed a PTO Herb and Plant Sale order, please remember to pick up your plants at Green Day in the Bay being held at Cahill Park this Saturday, May 6th from 9am - 11am!
* Unclaimed plants will be donated to Richards PTO Beautification Committee
Forget to submit your order? Come by Green Day in the Bay on Saturday to see us as we will have plants for sale at the event as well!
Questions? Call or email your committee chairs: Leigh Anne Staley at leigh_anne_staley@yahoo.com, 414.839.0008 or Wendy Deam at wmdeam@gmail.com, 414.899.0349.
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PTO Box Tops
With the school year wrapping up soon, we plan to do a final box top submission at the end of the month. Please turn in any box tops to be included by Friday, May 26th! A final collection sheet will be sent home today, and be watching for an easy summer collection bag coming soon, too.Thank you so much for all of the box top clipping you've done this school year! It's been an amazing year, with earnings already exceeding $1,100 dollars for Richards School and our classrooms!
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Staff Appreciation Week
This week we are having a great time celebrating our wonderful teachers and staff with the generous donations from Richards families, the PTO, and our local community. Here’s what we’re doing this week:
- Monday, the teachers and staff were provided with a Continental Breakfast & Coffee.
- Tuesday everyone received a sweet treat.
- Wednesday we celebrated wellness! Fresh juices, fruit, healthy snacks and learnings on essential oils and wellness are available to everyone.
- Thursday is lunch by CPK - Sandwiches & Salads, Chips, Dessert and Drinks!
- Friday everyone will receive a special Richards gift!
Every day we announce 8 winners for a daily gift basket. Those who don’t win will receive a special gift on Friday. We also decorated the bulletin board with the adorable artwork all your children contributed. Check it out on the PTO facebook page!
Thank you all for helping make this week a success!
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District Announcements
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Youth Yoga Classes: the benefits of yoga for school-aged children are far-reaching. The Whitefish Bay Recreation Department if offering Yoga for children entering grades K4 thru 5 in the fall of 2017. Please see the attached flyer for more great information.
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The WFB Recreation Department has partnered with the Whitefish Bay Police Department in offering the Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 13, 2017. This is a great opportunity for your children to learn bike safety, improve their skills and have their bikes and helmets checked to insure proper fit. Don't miss this chance to have your child become a safer, smarter rider! See the attached flyer for more details.
- Whitefish Bay School District has adopted a policy (731.21) that restricts the use of unmanned aircraft (drones) on all District property. This policy has been adopted to increase safety of property users and to reduce liability associated with the use of drones. Under the policy, the use of drones is restricted on all District property at all times.
Under limited circumstance, exceptions may be made by written permission from the District Administrator or the Director of Business Services. Under these circumstances, users must meet insurance and liability requirements set forth in the policy.
For more information, read the full policy here or contact the School District at 414-963-3901.
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Attending our School Board Meetings – You’re Invited!
Next meeting: May 10, 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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