Today we remember those who have died while serving in our country's military. We honor and appreciate those who have fought for our freedom.

It is hard to believe the end of the school year is almost here! Field Day is this Thursday! Please see the list below for what students should bring. We look forward to seeing their red, white, and blue. Be sure to note dates for more fun and celebration during these last weeks of school.

We want to thank all of our families for partnering with us. Physical and emotional safety is my most important job, and your children are our children when they are at Richland. Included in this newsletter are resources for talking to them about violence for you to use as you see fit. Thank you for entrusting us with your children.

Please take our Leader in Me Family Survey so that we may reflect and improve based on your feedback. It feels like summer weather. Enjoy your week!

Nicole Zuerblis

Richland Principal

We know that last week's tragedies in Texas have deeply affected all of us and our hearts are with families who lost their loved ones. Please know that my number one role is the physical and emotional safety of all students and staff. Your children are our children when they are at Richland. Thank you for entrusting us.

There are many online resources to use if discussing with your children.

Please use them as you see fit.

Talking to Children about Violence: National Association of School Psychologists

Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event: Pennsylvania Department of Education

FAMILY SURVEY

WHAT: Online survey completed by one member of each household.

● Survey typically takes about 5 minutes to complete

● Questions relate to the experiences you and your child have at our school.

● Answers are anonymous--to encourage people to be honest and open, no names and other identifying information will be collected.

WHEN: The survey is now available for you to take through Friday, June 3, 2022.

HOW: The survey can be taken from any computer, smartphone, or tablet with internet access,

● Simply click on this link: https://www.leaderinme.com/s/richland-elem-pa/families

● If you do not have a computer available at home you can request a paper copy.

Richland is administering the Measurable Results Assessment (MRA), a survey and reporting system designed to provide insights into our progress as a Leader in Me school. In order to provide a holistic picture of what is going on in our school, the MRA includes three different surveys; 1) one completed by all school staff, 2) one completed by students in grades 4 and above, and 3) one completed by the families of students in all grades.

We hope you will participate so we can use the feedback to make our school an even better place for students and families. If you have any questions about the surveys or wish to see a list of questions, please contact the school’s front office.

Below are this week's questions. We'd love you to participate!

MONDAY: No School

TUESDAY: What does it mean to be a good friend?

WEDNESDAY: What is your favorite thing about Richland?

THURSDAY: How will you show good sportsmanship today?

FRIDAY: What is one thing you're looking forward to this weekend?

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!

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.

TOGETHER WE THRIVE!

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.

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.