January 8, 2010
Friday Flash
E-Newsletter from Richland Elementary School
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School Closings & Delays
Click here for District Information.
RES Deadlines
1/21
Market Day Orders Due
 
1/25
Donations for Class Baskets Due
January Lunch Menu Available on PR Website...click here.
 

Important Dates

 
January
 
1/8
Spirit Day
 
1/15-18
No School
 
1/20
PTO Meeting @ 7 p.m.
 
1/27
Market Day Pick Up
 
1/30
Fun Fair
Key Resources 
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School News
DIBELS, January 8-14
The Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills

Click here for details regarding this assessment program in which your child will participate this year.  DIBELS is an important tool used to evaluate early literacy development.
3rd Grade Study Smarts Program Rescheduled
New Date is Wednesday, January 27
The Third Grade "Study Smarts" Program at Eden Hall originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 13, has been postponed.  The program will be rescheduled for Wednesday, January 27, from 6-8 p.m. at Eden Hall and will be a combined third and fourth grade program.  Click here for program details.  RSVP due January 22!
Indoor Recess
Can You Donate?
Winter is here, and we are anticipating many more indoor recess days.  To keep your children occupied during this break in their day, please consider donating old board games, puzzles, cards, etc.  Please place your donations in the school office.   
PTO News
Spirit Day is Today!
Cozy PJ Day

Wear your favorite cozy PJs!
PTO Meeting & Minutes
Mark Your CalendarJanuary 20, 7 p.m.
To access the October PTO Meeting Minutes, click here.   Click here to view the H1N1 presentation that was shown.  Our next meeting is scheduled for January 20 at 7 p.m.
Promoting a Healthy New Year!
Orders Due January 21
Market Day LogoJanuary features savings on 18 of our Taste for Health® items, which contain no more than 300 calories -- no more than 30% of calories from fat per serving.  Look for the Taste for Health® symbol. 

Online orders due January 21 at midnight.  Pick up is January 27, from 4-5:30 in the Richland cafeteria.  Questions?  Email Susan Martinez.
 
Receive a free 4-pack of Peanut Butter & Jelly Grahamwiches with your pre-tax order of $40 or more.   
Fun Fair 2010
Mark Your CalendarJanuary 30
This year's kid-favorite event, Fun Fair, is being held from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on January 30.  One more chairperson needed for Crafts.  Interested?  Email Susan Martinez.

Class Baskets:  Everyone loves to bid on the class baskets, which are assembled through your donations.  Each class basket has a theme; click here to find out what your child's class is providing.  Donations of new items or checks will be accepted through January 25.  Neighborhoods and other groups are encouraged to donate baskets.  Email Susan Martinez for questions or to donate a basket. 
Volunteer OpportunitiesRecruiting for 2010-2011 Board Member
Seeking Treasurer
If you're interested in being a part of the PTO Board for the 2010-2011 school year, we are seeking a person to fill the treasurer position.  Interested or have questions?  Email Susan Martinez.

Notes to School Teacher Notepads
Order Yours Today!

The teacher notepads make writing routine notes about your child's schedule much easier. Complete the 
order form and return to school with your check (payable to the RES PTO) in an envelope marked Teacher Notepad.  Questions? Email Paula Bonvenuto.

Box Tops
January Giant Eagle Promotion
Box Top
Purchase any 10 participating General Mills products in a single transaction and get 70 bonus Box Tops, which print at the register with the coupons/receipt.  Click here for the Giant Eagle flier. 

Next Contest Coming Soon!  Start collecting Box Tops, Tyson labels, and Campbell's labels.

Popcorn Friday
January 22
Popcorn Friday is a fun day where children in grades 1-3 can enjoy a bag of popcorn during lunch.  The PTO provides the popcorn free of charge.  Click here for the ingredient list.

District & Community News
Stay Informed About Local Events!
Don't forget to check out the District & Community Newsletter that you received today in your email along with your Flash.  This Newsletter contains information about District Events and Fundraisers and Community sports leagues, clinics, and much, much more!  Don't miss out!  Look for it in your email today!  Questions?  Email Jill Gruber
This newsletter is provided by the Pine-Richland School District, Richland Elementary, and the PTO to ensure that the families of Richland Elementary are kept informed of school and community events in an efficient and cost-effective manner.   Included in this newsletter are links that are not affiliated with Richland Elementary or the Pine-Richland School District.  If you have input to improve this communication, please click here.  All feedback will be seriously considered for implementation.

Have an Article for the Flash?:  E-mail the Flash Editor to submit school and PTO articles for the Flash.  The deadline to submit an article is noon on Monday before the publication date.  If it's news from another PR School or the Community, this must be submitted to the District by Monday.