Monday Morning Message
February 12, 2024
About Us: Rainbow Elementary School
Principal: Mrs. Maria Stauffer
Assistant Principal: Mr. Jeff Kuciapinski
Attendance Office: (rbattendance@casdschools.org).
The mission of the Coatesville Area School District, rich in diversity and committed to excellence, is to create innovative educational experiences, which are funded by the taxpayers, supported by the community, delivered by dedicated teachers and administrators, to ensure all students will become responsible, contributing global citizens.
Research shows that attendance is critical to student achievement. We want to emphasize the importance of your student’s attendance in both a virtual setting and a brick and mortar setting. If your student is absent or you plan for your student to have an early dismissal, please email excuse notes to rbattendance@casdschools.org within three days of the absence.
Email: staufferm@casdschools.org
Website: https://www.casdschools.org/rainbow
Location: 1113 West Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 383-3780
Facebook: facebook.com/coatesvilleSD/
Twitter: @CASDRainbow
Rainbow Students Follow the Wildcat Code!
1.Be respectful
2. Be responsible
3. Be safe
This Week's Schedule Rotation
2/12 Day 3
2/13 Day 4
2/14 Day 5
2/15 Day 6
2/16 Day 1 Make-Up Day from 1/10
February Lunch Menu
A Message from Mrs. Stauffer
Dear Rainbow Families,
This week, in honor of Valentine's Day, the Rainbow Staff would like to express our gratitude in the form of an acrostic Valentine poem. We LOVE our students and their families. Thank you for all you do to support our school.
L- Learning is the foundation of our Rainbow Community. Each and every one of us has been pivotal in educating our students.
O- Owning the Wildcat Code: Be safe! Be responsible! Be respectful!
V- Valuing a climate and culture that promotes a sense of belonging, fosters confidence and provides a safe and fair environment.
E- Everyone works together to help support the success of our children and provide equitable opportunities for learning.
We hope you know how appreciated you are!
Fondly,
Mrs. Stauffer and the Rainbow Staff
Black History Month Assembly
On February 15th, we will continue to celebrate Black History Month with an assembly featuring Sistah Mafalda. Sistah Mafalda is the founder, instructor, lead dancer, master drummer and business manager of Kuumba Performers, an Afro-American-Caribbean drum & dance troupe. The group has performed for diverse audiences in the US and Canada. She is motivated to teach and share by her love for youth of all ages. She is dedicated to preserving and introducing African history through rhythm and dance, to a new generation. We are excited to host Sistah Mafalda!
No School Reminder
There is no school for students and staff on Monday, February 19, 2024 in honor of President's Day.
Acadience Reports Coming Home!
Dear Rainbow Families,
All Rainbow students are tested three times during the school year using Acadience Reading. The purpose of this assessment is to monitor your child's development in reading, to identify students needing additional help, and to guide the teacher's classroom instruction.
In the last several weeks, we have tested all students to check their reading progress. Teachers will use this information, along with classroom information, to determine any areas in which students need more instruction or enrichment.
Your student will be bringing their Acadience Reading reports home on February 15th. Please be sure to review your student's Acadience Reading information and to contact your child's teacher if you have any questions concerning your student's reading progress.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Stauffer
March Parent Engagement Night!
PBIS Corner
PBIS Frequently Asked Questions (Part 1)
What is PBIS?
Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS), also referred to as School-wide Positive Behavior Support,, which incorporates empirically validated practices into a framework designed to support all students and all staff within schools.
Where did PBIS come from?
PBIS language comes directly from the 1997 reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). PBIS is based on the principles of applied behavior analysis and the prevention approach and values of positive behavior support.
How is it designed to work?
1. Prevent chronic behavioral challenges.
2. Provide early intervention for children and youth displaying minor but repeated patterns of problem behavior.
3. Provide proactive support to children and youth at-risk and those with emotional disturbances to allow them to successfully remain in the general education environments with the appropriate support.
4. Provide instruction, practice and reinforcement for students regarding expected behaviors in the various school settings.
Is PBIS a Program?
NO – PBIS is a framework, a prevention oriented process that supports the needs of a school, the culture of the school by assisting school personnel in adopting and organizing evidence-based behavioral interventions into an integrated continuum that enhances academic and social behavior outcomes for all students.
What are PBIS “systems”?
PBIS emphasizes the establishment of organizational supports or systems that give school personnel capacity to use effective interventions accurately and successfully at the school, district, and state levels. These supports include:
a. Team-based leadership
b. Data-based decision-making
c. Continuous monitoring of student behavior
d. Regular universal screening
e. Effective on-going professional development.
Look for PBIS Frequently Asked Questions PART 2 in March!
Source: Click Here
Welcome Kindergarten Class of 2037
The Coatesville Area School District is so excited to begin its partnership with you to prepare your child for his or her future. A child's early years are the foundation for success both academically and emotionally. The kindergarten registration process can be completed online. Please access the 2024-2025 Kindergarten Pre-Registration form by:
You can go onto the website: www.casdschools.org
- Scroll to the “Quick Links” section
- Click “2024-2025 Kindergarten Pre-Registration”
In addition to basic information about your child, please be prepared to upload copies of the following documents:
· Birth Certificate
· Immunization Records
· Proof of Residency
Calling all Incoming Kindergarteners!
Love the Bus Month
Love the Bus Month is celebrated every February and is dedicated to the influence of the school bus in American school culture. The holiday appreciates the individuals and organizations involved in the operation of school buses including the drivers.
Love the Bus Month is an opportunity to showcase the amazing school bus drivers and all other professional staff that make student transportation possible in the Commonwealth.
Please help us show the love by having your student complete the coloring page and thank you card below to give to their favorite school bus driver!
2023-2024 Code of Conduct and Technology Handbook
The purpose of the Elementary Discipline Code is to assist students in developing a positive attitude toward self-discipline, regular attendance and socially accepted behavior. The Elementary Discipline Code is intended to ensure that each student has the opportunity to benefit from the maintenance of a learning environment that is safe, conducive to learning and is free from unnecessary distractions. Below you will find a button for the Elementary Discipline Code. You can also access the Elementary Discipline Code by clicking here. Please review the document with your student
Title Information
Your child attends Rainbow Elementary School, which receives Federal Title I funds to assist students in meeting state achievement standards. Throughout the school year, we will be providing you with important information about this law and your child’s education. Please review the attachments informing you about your right to request information about the qualifications of the classroom staff working with your child.
In Case you Missed it!
ATSI Plan Update
Dear Rainbow Families,
As you know, Pennsylvania has identified Rainbow Elementary School as an ATSI school. ATSI schools are required to submit annual improvement plans to the state. Rainbow’s ATSI plan identifies and addresses root causes for performance concerns and indicates evidence-based practices for sustained improvement of learning.
Earlier this year, Rainbow’s Leadership team shared a video explaining Rainbow’s improvement plan and quarterly targets. The purpose of this communication is to share the second quarter ATSI plan progress with Rainbow families.
I am proud to share with our families that Rainbow students met ATSI quarterly progress goals. By the mid-year benchmark administered in January, 25% of students in each grade level K-5 made typical, above typical, or well above typical growth as indicated by the Acadience Math Pathways of Progress report. As you can see with the grade level data below, students exceeded this goal.
K- 70% of students made typical, above typical, or well above typical growth
1- 71% of students made typical, above typical, or well above typical growth
2- 51% of students made typical, above typical, or well above typical growth
3- 56% of students made typical, above typical, or well above typical growth
4- 40% of students made typical, above typical, or well above typical growth
5- 47% of students made typical, above typical, or well above typical growth
Students also met and exceeded the goal set for reading! By January 26, 2024, 40% of students in each grade level K-5 were at or above benchmark as determined by the Acadience Universal Screener in reading.
K- 66% of students were at or above benchmark
1- 58% of students were at or above benchmark
2- 53% of students were at or above benchmark
3- 55% of students were at or above bencmark
4- 52% of students were at or above benchmark
5- 54% of studetns were at or above benchmark
This progress reflects the hard work and dedication of our teachers and students during MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support) reading intervention. This growth could not be achieved without the support of our families. Thank you for all that you do to support your student’s academic growth and achievement at home. If you have any questions about your child’s reading progress or want more information on how to support your student’s reading growth at home, please contact your child’s teacher.
PTO Corner
Support the 5th-grade year-end activities with our upcoming Nothing Bundt Cakes sale! Order forms will be send home the week of February 5th.
Our first Dine and Donate event of 2024 is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21st, at Rocco and Anna's in Parkesburg. Take advantage of the half day to enjoy a late lunch or early dinner!
Save the Date for the return of Designer Bag Bingo at Rainbow. Tickets will be on sale starting February 1st. Access more information using the QR Code provided on the flyer.
Embrace the winter season with Coatesville Youth Lacrosse. Winter conditioning sessions take place on Sunday afternoons. Try out a new sport and prepare for the upcoming spring season!
- 2024 Winter Lacrosse: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/398867
- Girl's 2024 Spring Rec Season: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/407009
- Boy's 2024 Spring Rec Season: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/407004
Message from the School Nurse
Dear Parents,
These winter months are cold and flu season, in addition to COVID-19. Chester County has seen a peak in influenza and RSV. It is a great time to remind our school community of the measures we take to keep students healthy and prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
· We reinforce the following with our students: wash hands frequently, eat healthy meals, drink plenty of water, get at least 8 hours of sleep per day, and stay home if you are sick.
In addition, we request that you, as parents, join us in keeping our school healthy by keeping your child home when he/she is sick. For example,
· Students are to be fever-free for 24 hours WITHOUT the use of fever reducing medication before returning to school.
· Students with vomiting or diarrhea are to be symptom-free for 24 hours before returning to school.
· Students with blisters and/or honey-colored crusts should remain home until cleared by a doctor or until after 24 hours of antibiotic treatment.
· Students with pink eye “conjunctivitis”/eye drainage may attend school once they have been on medication for 24 hours or receive clearance from a doctor stating it is non-infectious.
· Students with symptoms of or exposure to COVID-19 should follow the CDC Guidelines for Exposure and Isolation.
January and February are typically the months with the highest number of cases of illness. Notices of exposure to illnesses are not sent home in backpacks.
Instead, consistent healthy habits, remaining home when sick, and exclusion of ill students by school nurses are utilized to control the spread of communicable illness.
Thank you for reinforcing these healthy habits with our students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our school nurse.