We R Charles
April 2024
Charles Families,
We had a great start of our Spring Testing season. Our 2nd and 3rd grade students got us going with completing the IREAD3 Tests. Now we are getting ready for the ILEARN Testing. We have been starting the practice tests and we will be taking the real tests starting the 15th. We have some exciting things coming up this month and next. Make sure you continue to check your student's backpack when it come home. We also need to congratulate our Math Bowl Team. They are the Richmond Community School District Champions!!! Way to go Mathletes!
Steve Jones
Principal
(765)973-3441
Reminders:
School Goals:
55% proficient in ELA on ILEARN
65% Proficient in Math on ILEARN
80% of 2nd grade students passing IREAD
96% Attendance Rate
Teacher Contact:
Please make sure that if you have a question or concern about your student, please contact the teacher first. I will be more than happy to speak with you, but my first question will be "have you spoken to your student's teacher?" Start there and if you are not satisfied please feel free to call me.
Attendance:
Congratulations to the 3rd grade team. They have won our attendance trophies for the month of March. As a school, Charles has won the weekly district attendance trophy 4 times this semester. We like trophies!!
Healthy Choices:
Please make sure if you are sending water bottles with your students each day, please make sure it it water in those bottles. We have had some students bringing pop/soda in their water bottles. I like Coke and Mt. Dew as much as the next person, but it is not the best choice for our students in the morning. Try to keep snacks and drinks healthy.
iReady Diagnostics:
As part of our educational programing, all students in our elementary schools take a diagnostic test in both reading and math. The assessment is taken in the start of the year, the middle of the year, and at the end of the year. This helps us measure the growth our students have made throughout the year. If you have any questions please contact your student's teacher.
Take Charge:
It seems the students are still Taking Charge!! They are all working on being better students and even more importantly being better people. We have less discipline referrals then we had at this time last year. We are heading in the right direction with high expectations.
Take Charge:
Cooperate
Help Others
Act Responsibly
Respect Everyone
Give Your Best
Expect Success
Clothing:
We try to keep a variety of clothes in our clinic for a variety of reasons if a child needs to change. We are currently running low in all sizes. If you would like to make a donation we would greatly appreciate it. We are not asking you to go and buy clothes, but if you have some clothes that have been gently used and outgrown we will be more than happy to take them off your hands.
The student's schedule is the same most weeks. Please make sure your student wears appropriate shoes for those days they have Physical Education (gym). Sandals, flip flops, hard bottomed dress shoes, and Crocs (even in Sport Mode) are not the best for physical activity. This would include recess time.
Toys and cards:
Once again, I cannot stress this enough. Please make sure your student is not bringing toys or cards (Pokemon & Yugioh) to school. These are non essential learning items. We have too many students bringing them to school and either trading them or losing them. We do not need these things for learning.
School Starting Time:
Please remember that students need to be in the classroom by 7:50. After that they are considered tardy. Being on time in everything you do is a good habit. Being on time is actually an employability skills. When your student is tardy or late, they are missing out on valuable learning opportunities. We need all students here on time.
Attendance:
We totally understand if your student is ill or sick. We truly appreciate you keeping them home if they are running a fever, throwing up, or have diarrhea, but if they are just having a case of the Mondays on a Thursday please send them. Every minute of every day is important here at Charles. We need your student here so they can learn. If your student is going to be absent, please call the office to let us know. Our goal for attendance is 96% present.
Medications:
We are aware that it is cold and flu season. Please do not send any medications, prescription or over the counter, with your student to school. These must be brought in and picked up by an adult. There are required papers for each available in the office. Parents are able to sign for over the counter medications but prescription medications must have the form signed by the doctor.
Transportation Changes:
If you are going to change how your student is going home, please contact the office 765-973-3441. This needs to be done before 1:00 of that day. We would like to ensure all of our students arrive to their destination safely. We have had a number of parents call after 2:15 to make changes. We want to make sure every student get to where they need to be safely. The end of the day gets very busy.
Pick up times at Dismissal:
Since the start of the year, our dismissal times have not changed. Recently, we have had many students left over after dismissal time. Please make sure you are on time to pick your students up. This would be greatly appreciated.
Building Entry:
We are going to continue to limit the number of people entering the building. In the event your students forget something, we have a table just inside the main doors you can leave a note on it and leave it on the table and we will deliver it for you to your student. We appreciate your help and understanding in keeping our students safe.
Employment:
Charles as well as many other Richmond Community Schools will continue to look for good candidates for unfilled positions. This includes bus drivers, teachers, and assistants. If you are interested you can apply at werrichmond.com. If you are unable to get online, please call Charles. We can help you.
Upcoming Events:
ILEARN Testing 4/11- 5/13
4/18 PreK and Kindergarten Roundup @ Charles 5-7PM
4/26 Movie Night @ Charles 5:30
5/1 National Honor Society Induction 6PM
5/15 School Skate 6-8PM
5/16 Field Day
5/17 Field Day (rain date)
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Patience:
Waiting until later for you want now.
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Math Bowl Champions
2024 District Math Bowl Champions
Charles Elementary School
Email: sjones@rcs.k12.in.us
Location: 2400 Reeveston Rd, Richmond, IN, 47374
Phone: 765-973-3441