RO Newsflash
Thursday October 27, 2022
Halloween at RO
If your student does wear a costume, we ask that the costume worn to school does not include a mask. For safety reasons, we need to account for all students at all times and we need to see their faces to do so.
We also ask that the costume is school appropriate (no fake weapons, fake blood, or inappropriate words for school written on clothing).
We are not planning a Halloween Parade on Monday at school. There will be classroom based Halloween-themed activities. We know this is an exciting day for many of our students and we want to enjoy the day at school while keeping our focus on teaching and learning and having a relatively calm, normal school day. Thank you.

Classrooms at RO work to earn pROud paws throughout the month by showing our agreements with our actions and words. One of the pROud paw raffle prizes is a fall nature walk with Mr. Getchell. This is Ms. Schwarz' fifth grade winners on their walk.
Little things can make a big, positive differences at our school, in our homes and in our community. All students at RO wrote one way they can make a difference and these uplifting messages are displayed across the back wall of our cafeteria. Above are a couple of samples.
RO Yearbook Information
Pictures can be sent to the following email address:.richardsonolmstedyearbook@gmail.com.
Information on how to order a yearbook will be communicated around early 2023.

Third grade landscape art pROudly displayed in our lobby.
Student Activity Fee
In order to help defray/cover the costs of transportation and entrance/registration fees for enrichment activities, the Easton Public School system has been collecting activity fees. Because of these fees, our district is also able to send our students to Sheep Pasture/NRT for enriching outdoor learning throughout the year. It is a valuable and unique learning opportunity for our students.
The elementary fee structure is $45.00 for grades 1-6.
For your convenience, payment can be made through the following website: www.myschoolbucks.com. If you are only able to pay by check, please make the check payable to Easton Public Schools and in the memo, please indicate it is for the student activity fee and include your child’s name. We do not accept any cash payments. Please ensure you do not pay more than once. Unfortunately, the system does not prevent this.
Please do NOT use the MySchoolBucks app. It is not functioning properly at this time.
Please note: Students who are on free/reduced lunch are exempt from this fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
I’m using my cell phone and I do not see the Activity Fee Link.
The MySchoolBucks app does not support all functionality and you will not see the Activity Fee Link. You will need to log in using a computer.
RO Attendance Email
If you need to change your student's transportation, request an early dismissal, report an absence, etc., please use the following email address and cc your student's teacher. roattendance@easton.k12.ma.us
This is the most efficient way to communicate with our entire office team.
Bridges Math Support for Families
Please see the link below to use as a resource for your student's Bridges math program.
Mark Your Calendar!
Monday, 10/31 - Dress up in your Halloween costume (no swords, knives, guns or bloody stuff)
Tuesday, 11/8 - No School - Professional Development Day for Staff
Thursday, 11/10 - Spirit Day - Wear Red, White & Blue in honor of Veteran's Day
Tuesday, 11/15 - RO School Council Meeting @6:00pm virtual, RO PTA Meeting @7:00pm virtual
Wednesday, 11/23 - 1/2 Day - Early Dismissal @ 11:35am
Thursday, 11/24 & Friday, 11/25 - No School - Thanksgiving Holiday
Richardson Olmsted School
cgetchell@easton.k12.ma.us
Bryan Aries, Assistant Principal
baries@easton.k12.ma.us
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