Dear Richland Families,

At a time when many things are not within our control, it is good to focus on things we can do. Spring is still happening! Remember to get outside as a family and enjoy the days. This is new to all of us, and you are doing an amazing job as parents to support your children's learning! Our hope when sending our daily and weekly communications is not just that you learn ways to support your children academically and emotionally, but that you find ways to take care of yourselves as well. Be sure to check out the link for Mindfulness With Mrs. Schmolk below, with strategies for the whole family.

I know you join me in appreciation for our wonderful staff. Richland teachers are among the most caring, dedicated group of educators I have ever known. Mrs. Hensel and PTO would like to prepare a message for Teacher Appreciation Week in May. Families and students, please send a picture with a sign, post-it, or message to teachers and staff. Please send your pictures by April 26 to richlandtpo@gmail.com to be included in the video message!

Enjoy this beautiful weather!

Stay Calm, Stay Home, and Stay Safe.

We are in this together!

Nicole Zuerblis

Richland Principal

Mrs. Hensel and PTO would like to prepare a message for Teacher Appreciation Week in May. Families and students, please send a picture with a sign, post-it, or message to teachers and staff. Please send your pictures by April 26 to richlandtpo@gmail.com to be included in the video message.

Thank you!

The week of April 19-25, 2020 is National Library Week. This is a week set aside every year in April to celebrate libraries and promote library use. Each year a different theme is chosen. This year’s theme is “Find the Library at Your Place.” While libraries are closed due to the COVID-19 virus, you can still access many online resources at The Bucks County Free Library website, https://buckslib.org/

Some activities may require your library card. If your card has expired, you can contact the library for renewal. If you don’t have a library card, you can apply for an ecard. When the library re-opens, you can upgrade your ecard to a regular library card. Please consider visiting the website and supporting your local library. Stay home, stay healthy, and keep reading!

The Quakertown Community School District is aware of the increasing financial hardships faced by area families in these challenging times. We encourage QCSD families going through financial difficulties to pick up food for their students.

Bagged breakfasts and lunches are available to all families for pick up at Richland, Pfaff, and the High School M, W, F between 11:00 and 1:00. Students do not need to be present.

Start your week off right with a mindful Monday! Check out Mindfulness with Mrs. Schmolk each week for resources to support your children during this time and support for parents too!

Dear Richland Families,

As the school nurse, I saw and cared for many of your children on a daily basis. I miss their smiles, hugs, funny stories, and even their tears. Fortunately, I have been able to communicate with them through their teacher’s Google Meet chats. They seem to enjoy the chats as much as the faculty and staff.

Please know that just as I was during the “normal” school year, I am available to answer questions or concerns you may have about your child’s school health needs. Their school health record is available for me to update should your child have a serious illness or injury at home. Even more importantly, if you, your child or someone to which you have close contact would be diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus, I would appreciate you letting me know. If possible, the district nurses would like to track these cases. This knowledge will be helpful to us when we eventually return to school. Please feel free to email me anytime at mstauffer@qcsd.org and I will return your email as soon as possible. If you would prefer a return phone call, please let me know which number is best to reach you.

As you are told many times each day, the best ways to avoid infection are; wear a mask when you go out in public, wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and disinfect frequently touched objects often. Also, thank you for not having play dates. If we stay safe, we will all be together soon.

Thank you!

We have issued district Chromebooks or iPads to students.

Need help with your device? Check out help here.

Click here to complete a technology support request form for any technology needs.

At Richland, we believe in meeting the needs of the whole child. In addition to academic learning opportunities, you will see multiple ways for children and families to sharpen the saw.

Habit 7 tells us that balance is best. We all need to take care of ourselves, especially at this challenging time.

Physical: Healthy eating, exercising, and resting

Social/Emotional: Making social and meaningful connections with others

Mental: Learning, reading, writing, and teaching

Spiritual: Spending time in nature, expanding spiritual self through meditation, music, art, prayer, or service to others

Leader in Me is not a program; it's a philosophy for school and life. There is so much we can all benefit from right now. We want to support you with Richland routines that your children can teach you! Check out many family resources here like activities, lessons, and videos.