Raider News
W.D. Richards Elementary December 2016
Principal's Corner
Dear Richards Families:
I can’t believe it is already December! I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving break and had an opportunity to relax. I can assure you that our staff and your children have been working very hard and were very deserving of a few days off!
As we approach weather changes, please listen to the local radio or Indianapolis television stations for delay or school closing information. The BCSC web page will also post weather related information. You can access information at www.bcsc.k12.in.us.
Your child must know where to go in the event of an emergency school closing. Families are encouraged to discuss plans ahead of time so children know where they should go in the case of an early dismissal.
I am so blessed to serve in a school with a dedicated staff that is committed to improving instruction for our children. It is also very rewarding to see so many dedicated parents who are willing to volunteer for Richards in so many ways.
I am looking forward to the remainder of the school year! Please feel free to call or stop by if you ever have questions or concerns about your child’s education. I would love to hear from you. Enjoy the Holidays!
Mr. Darin Sprong
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Kindergarten Thanksgiving Feast
Veterans Day Program 2016
Spell Bowl Team
Important Dates to Remember:
Dec 02, 1:00 p.m. - Grade 06 D.A.R.E. end of session party
Dec 15, 7:30 a.m. - FCA, room 114
Dec 15, 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Grade 03 hosts 4-H/Handing out Germs
Dec 16 - LIT GAT sponsors Book Blizzard/Pajama Day
Dec 21 - 2nd Quarter/1st Semester END
Dec 22 - January 06 - Christmas Break/Winter Holiday
January 06 - school office reopens
January 09 - students return from winter break
Donations of Materials or Time Needed for Book Blizzard!
If you are interested in helping with this awesome event, click the link below to sign up!
FCA
Welcome back to a new school year focused on growth, learning and worshipping! We will be meeting each month at 7:30 am in room 114 (Wenzler) on the dates listed below. We hope you plan to join us and start your day off in prayer and fun activities. You do not have to be an athlete or sports fanatic to attend. All are welcome!
Thursdays at 7:30 am in room 114:
December 15
January 26
February 23
March 30
April 27
May 25
Cafeteria News
Free/Reduced Meals Information
If your family meets the income qualifications for free or reduced lunch, and even if your child brings his or her lunch to school, there are several benefits that may be available for your family. Textbook assistance, waived ACT/SAT fees, waived dual credit course fees, discounted internet service or computer, discounts for sports or other programs, and iCare after-school program discounts are some possibilities. Click on the Link below for more details.
Did you know that the meal assistance is not just about lunch?
¿Sabía usted que la asistencia de comidas no es solo para el almuerzo?
Resources for Holiday Assistance
Music Notes
HONOR CHOIR
Congratulations to the following students who were selected to participate in this year's All State Honor Choir, to be held on January 12 & 13 in Fort Wayne. These students were chosen from hundreds of auditionees across the state to participate in this amazing group of singers!
Zoe King - 4th grade
Gavin Foley - 5th grade
Cameron Barr - 5th grade
Madison Valentine - 5th grade
Xandra Ellegood - 6th grade
CIRCLE THE STATE WITH SONG
Richards will also have 12 students participating in this year's Circle the State with Song Festival to be held at Southside Elementary on February 11:
4th grade: Arwyn Tian, Rochelle Burns, Zoe King, Ellie Combs
5th grade: Katelyn Stetter, Madison Valentine, Thalia Trejo, Gavin Foley, Cameron Barr
6th grade: Xandra Ellegood, Emma Burns, Brianne Brummett
Congratulations to these singers!
2016-2017 Music Events – Put them on your calendar now!
May 8-12, 12:45-1:35 - 1st Grade Bring-Your-Parent –to-Music-Class Days: Monday = Mrs.Holl’s class, Thursday = Mrs. Voils’s class, Friday = Mrs. Frasier’s class
Wednesday, May 10, 11:30 am – 5th grade field trip to ISO
Thursday, May 18, 6:00 pm - 2nd & 3rd Grade Spring Program
If you ever have any questions or concerns about your child’s musical development, please do not hesitate to stop by, call, or email me at luekenm@bcsc.k12.in.us! I’m looking forward to a great year! ~Mrs. Lueken
Library News
News from the Library
A HUGE THANK YOU from the library to everyone who purchased books, allowed your children to purchase books and anyone who volunteered to help with the book fair. We surpassed our sales from last year! This means that we can purchase more books for our Richards library for your students to enjoy and it also instills the love of reading in our students which is our ultimate goal. It is a win/win situation! Thank you so much for your support not only during book fair but throughout the school year. I wish each and every one of you a safe and restful Christmas break!
Mrs. Snider
Art News
The art room continues to be a busy place! We have been doing all kinds of different projects and learning some tough concepts like perspective and radial balance! Check out the gallery below to see some examples of student work!
Attention!! Donations needed, please send in some of these if you have any extras:
plastic containers with lids - large, small, whatever - If you have any of the large plastic ice cream tubs, I love some of those!
Empty egg cartons
Thanks!
Thanks! ~Andi Bartels
Are you an RN or LPN? BCSC needs substitute nurses!
Interested in Substitute Teaching?
If you are interested in subbing, PLEASE contact Linda Denninger at the BCSC Administration Building. You can choose where you substitute teach and you can choose to substitute only at Richards Elementary or anywhere in the school district!
Linda Denninger
BCSC Receptionist/Sub-Coord.
1200 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: 812-376-4234
Outdoor Recess Reminder
Fresh air and outdoor play activities are beneficial to students. We do go outside for recess whenever the weather permits. In the winter a combination of the wind chill factor and temperature is used to determine the possibility of going outside for play. Twenty degrees is used as the cut off for outside recess. All students should have appropriate clothing for outside play. Contact our school nurse if you need assistance in obtaining warm clothing. Students with health conditions that don’t allow outside play must provide a doctor’s statement. All students must participate in outdoor recess, unless a doctor’s statement is on file.
Car Rider Safety
Basketball Schedule
W.D. Richards Elementary
Email: sprongd@bcsc.k12.in.us
Website: http://www.bcsc.k12.in.us/domain/1181
Location: 3311 Fairlawn Drive, Columbus, IN, United States
Phone: (812) 376-311
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WDRichardsElementarySchool/