MARCH 15 - THE RICHMOND MINUTES
Guide to Everything Richmond
VIDEO RICHMOND MINUTES
YEARBOOK ORDERING - LAST OPPORTUNITY TO GET BY THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR.
Harmann has extended our yearbook ordering to Sunday, March 17th. March 17th will be the last day to place an order for it to arrive by the last day of school and to get the best pricing. After March 17th, prices will increase, no upgrades will be available, and the yearbook will not arrive before the end of the school year.
See the flyer and link below to order. If you are in need of alternative ordering options, please reach out to Harmann Studios Customer Care Team at 1-800-236-8910
TUESDAY
CULVERS FUNDRAISING FORMS DUE TUESDAY!!!
All Culvers Fundraising forms are due TUESDAY!! Thank you to all of our students and families who participated in the Culver's fundraiser. We will be ordering these coupons to get them printed for after the spring break. This is an important fundraiser for our playground. Currently we have
25% of the Way to Our Goal!!!!!
CHARACTER COUNTS AWARD ASSEMBLY @ 2:30PM
REGISTER FOR THE EXTENDED DAY SUMMER SCHOOL WITH THE YMCA
We do not sign up for summer school until April 19th. But the YMCA extended day program for summer school is now open for registration. Please click the link below to register with the YMCA. This year, Richmond students will be bussed to Johnston for the summer program. They will be picked up and escorted right after the summer school classes.
NO SCHOOL MARCH 22 - APRIL 1
There will be No School from March 22 - April 1st. We will see everyone back on Tuesday, April 2. Enjoy the spring break!
MISS THE CONCERTS OR WANT TO SEE THEM AGAIN? CHECK THEM OUT HERE!
If you were not able to attend the Concerts or you want to see them again, you can check them out on our YouTube channel.
A MESSAGE FOR 4TH GRADE FAMILIES FROM MRS. CARPENTER - RICHMOND'S BAND TEACHER
Dear Parents/Guardians,
You will soon have a 5th grader in your midst. When students enter the 5th grade, they have the opportunity to begin instruction on a band instrument. There is no guarantee your child will have this opportunity again so NOW as an upcoming 5th grader is the time to join the band. This spring, band recruitment will begin. Your child will hear a full band demonstration of all the different band instruments and then will be able to sign up for a band instrument fitting. This is a very fun and exciting experience! Current 4th graders are invited to join elementary band THIS SPRING and start in the fall. So start thinking about it now! No previous instrument experience is required. As children grow, they need ways to express themselves individually as well as in a group. Playing in the band will provide the challenge to do both. Also, a child who learns to play an instrument learns discipline and cooperation with others. Band is something that your child can be a part of from fall of 5th grade through high school.
Like any other endeavor, being a successful band member requires hard work, dedication and parental support, but the payoff lasts a lifetime. Band participation strengthens confidence and pride, generates happiness, positively affects other academics, develops small and large motor skills, and provides space for creativity and imagination. Students become part of a “band team”, meet new friends and have fun learning and playing music together.
Elementary Band Facts and Questions:
-Does a student need to choose between band or strings? No. Your student does not have to choose between strings and band in elementary school. A motivated student can do well in both classes!
-What is the time commitment for practicing? 20 minutes of practice per day or 100 minutes per week is strongly recommended to ensure steady progress on an instrument.
-Expense? Most families choose to rent an instrument at first. Rental costs range from $20 to $75 per month depending on the instrument selected. Large instruments such as tubas, baritones, and French horns are rented through the AASD. The district also maintains an inventory of other instruments for students with a financial need. NO ONE is turned away from the band because of family finances!
If your child is interested in being a member of the beginning band program, please look for more elementary band information coming soon! I would love to have a huge band next year! Please encourage your child to join the band. Band demonstrations and instrument tryouts will take place this spring.
If you have any questions prior to that time, please feel welcome to email Mrs. Carpenter at carpenterkelle@aasd.k12.wi.us
LOST AND FOUND - CLEARING OUT OVER SPRING BREAK
SUMMER SCHOOL - REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 15TH AT 9AM
Current AASD students and private school students that attended last summer
Parents/ guardians will receive an email or message on the Portal on April 8th to view what school site that the student will have enrollment access to for summer school. Enrollment will be open to the school the student attends during the school year. Private school students will have access to the site that they attended last summer. If the student would like to attend a different school for summer school, please contact kadolphkarrie@aasd.k12.wi.us or (920) 852-5332.
Course registration opens April 15th at 9:00 a.m. Parents/guardians will register for summer school courses via the Infinite Campus Portal. Student's finalized schedules and fees will be available for viewing in the Portal within one week after registering the student. Fees may be paid online, also through the Portal. Online registration will close on June 3rd, however, registration forms may still be dropped off at the school site after that time. If assistance is needed logging in to Infinite Campus, please contact Helpdesk at helpdesk@aasd.k12.wi.us or (920) 852-5555 ext. 63159.
This is a great opportunity for people to support our own Ms. Smith as she will be directing this play. We also will be able to see multiple former Rockets participate in it!
COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
The AASD shares local, community opportunities for students. These community opportunities include upcoming events and activities such as art and music camps, youth athletics, cultural events, enrichment programs, and more. We encourage AASD families to regularly review these opportunities for students of all ages. Check out the link below for a current list of opportunities for students.
RICHMOND SPIRIT WEAR STORE OPEN
LUNCH AND BREAKFAST MENUS
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS AT RICHMOND
This is a reminder that all students get free lunch and breakfast at Richmond. Breakfast will be served in the classroom. Students are not required to take it. If a student wants only a milk for lunch, your student would need money on their account. The cost is $0.40 per milk.