RICHLAND REFLECTIONS
Week of 4/11/22 at Richland Elementary School
As a reminder, school is closed this Thursday and Friday, and Monday, 4/18. A Happy Passover and Easter to those celebrating.
The Richland Spirit Wear Store closes Monday night, 4/11. We have some new items for Spring! Order information is below.
Keep reading for the latest Question of the Day video highlighted in our live announcements, this week's Habits at Home Spotlight, and Math 24 highlights from our district competition. We are so proud of our Richland mathematicians!
Are you able to help with our substitute teacher shortage? Please look for information below on how you can help.
Have a terrific week and a lovely long weekend and holiday!
Nicole Zuerblis
Richland Principal
SPIRIT WEAR STORE CLOSES MONDAY
RICHLAND TAKES SECOND PLACE
MATH 24 DISTRICT COMPETITION
SECOND GRADERS SEE STRAYER PLAY
RICHLAND IS LOOKING FOR SUBS
You may be able to help us! If you have a bachelor's degree, you can sub! We are asking you to please consider becoming a substitute so you can help us here at Richland. This would be a tremendous help for our school community. If you are able and willing to help, please CLICK HERE (scroll toward bottom of link) or contact me at nzuerblis@qcsd.org to learn more about becoming a sub with ESS. Thank you!
JOIN US EVERY WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY FOR LIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS!
As part of our Leader in Me view of everything we do, students have opportunities to apply for jobs at Richland. One job is being a morning announcer. When students are "hired" they work for the entire week as a team to coordinate and read morning announcements.
Each week on Wednesday and Friday, morning announcements are live via Google Meet, and all classrooms watch live and even participate on Fit Fridays. Roles include news readers, weather reporters, special reporters, and producers who manage slides presented.
Now, parents and families can join the Google Meet too! It is the same link every Wednesday and Friday. Applying for jobs, creating clubs, and suggesting new ideas are ways that students share their voices and have ownership in their learning to support them academically, socially, and emotionally. We are happy to give you a window into our student leadership experiences.
THIS WEEK'S DAILY QUESTIONS
Below are this week's questions. We'd love you to participate!
MONDAY: What is you favorite family tradition?
TUESDAY: What makes you proud?
WEDNESDAY: If you could travel back in time, where would you go and what would you do?
THURSDAY: No School
FRIDAY: No School
QUESTION OF THE DAY VIDEO
ELA PSSA 4/25 - 4/27
MATH PSSA 5/3 - 5/4
SCIENCE PSSA 5/5 - 5/6 * 4TH GRADE ONLY
One section per day will take place each morning.
ACTIVE APRIL!
FREE FAMILY NIGHT 4/19 at QUAKERTOWN ELEMENTARY @6:30
HABITS AT HOME
"LEAD TOGETHER"
THIS WEEK: HABIT 6 - SYNERGIZE
What does this habit look like?
I value other people’s strengths and learn from them. I get along well with others; even people who are different than me. I work well in groups. I seek out other people’s ideas because I know that by teaming with others, we can create better solutions than what any one of us could alone.
Key Concepts:
-Together is better
-Explore alternatives
-Value differences
-Cooperation
How can I learn more about this habit?
Please watch this video with your child to learn a little more about habit 6 and working together.
How can we be leaders at home and practice this habit?
Discuss some ways that your child and family can synergize at home.
SAVING FOR POST HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION PRESENTATION
PRESENTATION HELD AT QCSD HIGH SCHOOL
FOR ALL ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS
PRE-K COUNTS REGISTRATION
Bucks County has seven Pre-K Counts grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The grants allow families, who meet the required criteria, with children (who are 3 or 4 years old by September 1st) to enroll in an approved high quality, preschool program at no cost to the family. There may be a few openings now, and they are taking applications now for 2022-2023!
Please see the Bucks County Pre-K Counts application for the 2022-2023 school year.
FAB LAB CENTER OPPORTUNITIES
FREE FARMERS MARKET
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE ALUMINUM TAB RECYLING PROGRAM
Little things can make a big difference. You can help support the Ronald McDonald House and others affected by childhood cancer or anyone else who needs the help from the Ronald McDonald House by collecting the little tabs you pull to open soda, soup or any other aluminum cans. The funds generated from recycling these aluminum tabs help offset The Ronald McDonald House expenses. Send in your tabs to Richland.
There is a drop off spot right in front of the office.
We are donating our tabs in honor of Rhiley who is a cancer survivor.
He is a 4th grader at Richland.
PRACTICING GRATITUDE
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR 2022-2023
Save the Date for our Spring Color Run! Aril 22nd (Raindate 5/6)
Our next PTO Meeting Date: 4/6 @ 6:30 at Richland's library and via Google Meet
Kids are welcome!
Contact us with any questions, ideas or concerns... richlandtpo@gmail.com
Future Meeting: 5/25
Co-Presidents- Alysha Day/Utpal Bhatt
Co-VPs- Kim Lynch and Danielle Schultz
Treasurer- Jackie Toro
Co-Secretaries- Brittany Eagan and Vicky Mullen
HS Student Volunteer Liaison- Hannah Hensel
OUR WORD FOR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR
TOGETHER WE THRIVE!
ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
USE "SAFE ARRIVAL" SYSTEM
With SafeArrival, families can report their child’s absence using any of these 3
convenient methods:
1.Using a mobile device; download and install the free SchoolMessenger app from the
Apple App Store or the Google Play Store (or from the links at https://go.schoolmessenger.com). Please note that the first time you use the app,
you will need to select Sign Up to create your account. To enter an absence, select Attendance, then Report an Absence.
- In addition to attendance information, in the app you will also see all of the School Messenger messages the school has sent throughout the year.
2. Use the SafeArrival website; https://go.schoolmessenger.com. The first time you use
the website, you will need to select Sign Up to create your account. Then, select Attendance and finally, Report an Absence.
3. Call the toll-free number; 1-833-834-4911 and report an absence using the automated phone system. To use this system, you must use or enter the phone number you
provided as your district contact number. Using or entering that phone number will link you to your child(ren).
These options are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Future absences can be reported at any time.
FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR ALL QCSD STUDENTS
CONSIDER COMPLETING AN APPLICATION
Currently, our district is providing ALL families with children up to the age of 18 with FREE breakfast and lunch for the remainder of the school year through funds from the US Department of Agriculture. There are no conditions to qualify. However, if you do not have a current application on file for the 2021-2022 school year, you could miss benefits from the State, should it decide to provide the Pandemic EBT Benefits again.
Please click here for the Free & Reduced Meal Program applications.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Stacy Reiss, Free & Reduced Lunch Program, at sreiss@qcsd.org or 215-529-2022.
UPCOMING EVENTS
4/14 - 4/18 NO SCHOOL
4/21 READING OLYMPICS COMPETITION
4/22 COLOR FUN RUN @ 5:00
4/25-4/27 ELA PSSA TESTING
4/28 TAKE YOUR CHILD TO WORK DAY
5/2-5/6 TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
5/3-5/4 MATH PSSA TESTING
5/5-5/6 SCIENCE PSSA
5/17 NO SCHOOL ELECTION DAY
5/18 BAND, ORCHESTRA, CHORUS CONCERT @ STRAYER 6:30
5/19 PROJECT PROUD
5/20 FAMILY LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST
5/25 PTO MEETING @ 6:30
5/30 NO SCHOOL MEMORIAL DAY
6/1 SECOND GRADE CONCERT @6:30
6/2 FIELD DAY
6/9 FIFTH GRADE LUNCHEON
6/10 FIFTH GRADE PROMOTION @ 10:00
6/13 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Richland Elementary School
Email: nzuerblis@qcsd.org
Website: https://res.qcsd.org/
Location: 500 Fairview Avenue, Quakertown, PA, United States
Phone: 215 529-2452
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Twitter: @RichlandQCSD