Weekly Events and Important Dates

Band/Strings/Choir Concert:  Tonight the band, strings, and choir students will perform in a special holiday concert.  It begins at 6:30 in the RHE gym.

Holiday Lunch:  Wednesday is our traditional holiday lunch.  This is a special time for students and staff.  Due to limited space we ask that no additional lunch guests come on that day.

Early Dismissal:  School will dismiss at 12:50 on Friday, December 19.

Important Dates:
12/22-1/5:  Winter Break
1/6:  School Resumes

Weekly Events and Important Dates

Angel Tree:  Richardson Student Council is collecting money for their annual Angel Tree project.  Every year the Student Council provides gifts for families who need assistance during the holidays.  If you would like to participate, please send in donations this week.  Thanks for your support!

Important Dates
12/16:  Band, Strings, and Choir Concert
12/17:  Holiday Lunch (no guests for lunch, please)
12/19:  Early Dismissal (12:50 p.m.)
12/22-1/5:  Winter Break
1/6:  Classes Resume

Weekly Events and Important Dates

Culver's Night:  Please join us for Culver's Night on Tuesday, December 2 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.  Culver's will donate 10% of all sales to Richardson.  Our very own Student Council representatives will be serving the food that evening!  We hope you will join us!

PTA Movie Night:  PTA will be hosting a family movie night on Friday, December 5 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the RHE gym.  Seating will be on the gym floor, so please bring a blanket.  Popcorn and drinks will be provided.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.  

Warmth Tree and Book Drive:  The annual  Richardson warmth tree is up and waiting to be decorated with hats, gloves, mittens, scarves and books! We will be collecting warm items and books until December 19.  Students and teachers can bring in hats, gloves, scarves, and mittens to donate.  Gently used books are also being collected to give to students in need.  We will be placing the warm items on the warmth tree by the front office.  Books can be placed in the boxes under the tree.  Items will be donated to members of our community.  Thank you for your generosity!

Holiday Lunch:  We will be having our annual holiday lunch on December 17. The holiday lunch is a tradition at Richardson!  Students are invited to dress in their holiday attire on this day. This is a special time for RHE students and staff to eat together.  Due to limited space we ask that no additional lunch guests come on this day.  

Important Dates

12/12:  Spelling Bee

12/16:  Band, Strings, and Choir Concert, 6:30 p.m.

12/17:  Holiday Lunch

12/19:  Early Dismissal (12:50 pm)

12/22-1/5:  Winter Break

1/6:  Classes Resume

Weekly Events and Important Dates

Staff Email:  The Lee’s Summit R-7 School District will complete a transition to Gmail for its approximately 2,600 staff members on November 17. Students have had Gmail accounts for around three years, and staff members are making the transition this fall. Email domains are being shortened from @leesummit.k12.mo.us to @lsr7.net. E-mail messages sent to the old domain name will be forwarded for some time, although the district is encouraging the public to switch to the shorter Gmail domain when emailing district staff members.

Outside Recess:  With the cold weather here, please make sure to send your child to school with a coat and gloves labeled with their name.  We will go outside for recess unless the actual temperature or wind chill reaches below 20 degrees.  

Important Dates
11/25:  Books and Breakfast
11/26-28:  No School...Happy Thanksgiving!
12/2:  Culver's Night 5:00-8:00 p.m.
12/5:  PTA Movie Night, 6:00 p.m.

Weekly News and Important Events

PTA Fundraiser:  Hy Vee is partnering with Richardson Elementary!

It's fundraising made EASY!

Shop at Hy Vee (either location in Lee's Summit) Nov 10-16th.

Print this document.

Turn in the document when making a purchase over $50.
You may print the document as many times as you like. Please be sure to share it with friends and family.

3rd and 4th Grade Music Program:  Please join us for the 3rd and 4th grade music program Tuesday Nov. 11 at 6:30.  The students have been working hard preparing for their program.  It will be great!

Important Dates:

• November 17: PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• November 25: Books and Breakfast
• November 26-28:  No School, Thanksgiving Break

Weekly News and Important Dates

Subscribe to the RHE Documents Page:  Parents and patrons are now able to subscribe to the RHE document page via email.  Please visit http://rhe.lsr7.org/documents/ to subscribe.  Subscribers will receive nightly (4PM) notifications when new documents are posted in School News, PTA, and the Forms area. Subscribers can also manage subscriptions from the documents page.

Thank You: RHE students and staff would like to thank PTA for the fun fall parties on October 31. We know a lot of planning and preparing went in to making the parties a success. Thank you to all who volunteered and donated items. The students had a great time!

Important Dates:

• November 11: 3rd and 4th Grade Music Program, 6:30 p.m.
• November 17: PTA Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
• November 25: Books and Breakfast
• November 26-28:  No School, Thanksgiving Break

Fall Parties

A Word From PTA:

Adults are invited to join their children to celebrate at the fall party. Non-school age children are not allowed to attend per district policy. Please enter the building through the 6th grade doors to check in and get your green wristband. Parties will be held in the gym. All students are encouraged to wear orange and black.  Costumes will not be allowed. The grade level schedule is as follows:

• 2nd 9:00-9:45am
• 5th 9:50-10:30am
• 3rd 10:45-11:30am
• K 12:30-1:15pm
• 4th 1:25-2:10pm
• 1st 2:15-3:00pm

The PTA is providing all food and goodie bags for the parties. Please do not send additional food or candy to school on the day of the party.

Weekly News and Important Dates

Parent/Teacher Conferences:  Conferences are Wednesday, October 22 and Thursday, October 23.  Please contact your child's teacher if you have not set up a conference.  We look forward to seeing you this week!

Schedule for this Week:  Please note the following changes to the school schedule this week:
Wednesday, October 22:  No Late Start, Early Dismissal (12:50)
Thursday, October 23:  No School
Friday, October 24:  No School

A Word From PTA:

Adults are invited to join their children to celebrate at the fall party. Non-school age children are not allowed to attend per district policy. Volunteers need to use the gym entrance (by 6th grade) to check in for the party and receive a green wristband.  Parties will be held in the gym. The grade level schedule is as follows:

• 2nd 9:00-9:45am
• 5th 9:50-10:30am
• 3rd 10:45-11:30am
• K 12:30-1:15pm
• 4th 1:25-2:10pm
• 1st 2:15-3:00pm

Red Ribbon Week:  Next week is Red Ribbon Week.  Your child will bring home more information about spirit days.  Please help your child remember that dress for spirit days should follow district dress code policy and not distract the learning environment.  

Important Dates:  

• 10/22:  Early Release Day (Dismiss at 12:50)
• 10/22:  Parent/Teacher Conferences 
• 10/23:  Parent/Teacher Conferences
• 10/24:  No School
• 10/27-31:  Red Ribbon Week
• 10/31:  Fall Parties
• 11/4:  No School

Weekly News and Important Dates

Parent/Teacher Conferences Sign-Up:  The deadline for online sign up is October 20.  Please make sure to sign up with your child's homeroom teacher.

Car Rider Lane:  When dropping off/picking up your child in the car rider lane, please make sure to keep the line moving as quickly as possible.  Students should be ready to get out of the car when you pull up to the building.  This is especially important on rainy days as we typically see an increase in the number of cars.  Please note:  Your child will be counted tardy if they enter the building after the 8:20 bell.  

A Word From PTA:

Adults are invited to join their children to celebrate at the fall party. Non-school age children are not allowed to attend per district policy. Volunteers need to use the gym entrance (by 6th grade) to check in for the party and receive a green wristband.  Parties will be held in the gym. The grade level schedule is as follows:

• 2nd 9:00-9:45am
• 5th 9:50-10:30am
• 3rd 10:45-11:30am
• K 12:30-1:15pm
• 4th 1:25-2:10pm
• 1st 2:15-3:00pm

Important Dates

• 10/13:  Grade Level Pictures
• 10/17:  Early Release Day (Dismiss at 12:50)
• 10/22:  Early Release Day (Dismiss at 12:50)
• 10/22:  Parent/Teacher Conferences 
• 10/23:  Parent/Teacher Conferences
• 10/24:  No School
• 10/31:  Fall Parties

Weekly News and Important Dates

Parent/Teacher Conferences Sign-Up:  Last week specific instructions on how to sign up for parent/teacher conferences were sent home with all students.  Teachers are using an electronic sign-up system this year called "Pick A Time".  Please follow the instructions to sign up for a parent/teacher conference with your child's homeroom teacher by October 20.

A Word From PTA:

Adults are invited to join their children to celebrate at the fall party. No non-school age children are allowed to attend per district policy. Please check in at the front office for your green wristband. Parties will be held in the gym. The grade level schedule is as follows:

• 2nd 9:00-9:45am
• 5th 9:50-10:30am
• 3rd 10:45-11:30am
• K 12:30-1:15pm
• 4th 1:25-2:10pm
• 1st 2:15-3:00pm

An online volunteer and donation signup will be sent via email soon!

Race For the Future:

The Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation will host its popular Race for theFuture 5K Run/Walk, scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Oct. 11 at Lee’s Summit West High School, 2600 S.W. Ward Road. The event is recognized throughout the metro-area as one of the Midwest’s premier run/walk events with more than 1,000 people participating in 2013.

The 18th annual Race for the Future is a fund-raiser for the Lee’s Summit Educational Foundation Inc. and the Carrie Foresee Memorial Scholarship Fund. The 5K race includes hundreds of dollars in prizes. Packet pick-up and late registration will be held from noon to 6:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 10 at the R-7 School District’s Stansberry Leadership Center, 301 NE Tudor Road (on the northeast corner of the Lee’s Summit North High School campus). Free T-shirts will go to the first 800 5K entrants.

Important Dates

• 10/9:  Health Fair
• 10/11:  Race for the Future
• 10/13:  Grade Level Pictures
• 10/17:  Early Release Day (Dismiss at 12:50)
• 10/22:  Early Release Day (Dismiss at 12:50)
• 10/22:  Parent/Teacher Conferences 
• 10/23:  Parent/Teacher Conferences
• 10/24:  No School
• 10/31:  Fall Parties

Weekly News and Important Dates

Watch D.O.G.S:  Watch D.O.G.S (Dads Of Great Students) program to increase male involvement and presence in our schools.  Dads (or male role models) are invited to attend our 2nd annual Watch D.O.G.S kick-off on Monday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m.  Pizza will be served.  To learn more about the Watch D.O.G.S program, please visit http://www.fathers.com/watchdogs/

Book Fair:  Our annual fall book fair will be held on September 25 and 26.  Thursday hours are 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Friday hours are 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..  You are welcome to visit the book fair with your child before or after school hours.  You can also send money to school with your child to purchase books.

Culver's Night:  Please mark your calendars to join us for Culver's Night on Tuesday, September 30! This night is always packed with fun and we fill the restaurant with RHE families!  Student Council leaders will be serving up the food and custard, too.  Culver's will donate a portion of the proceeds to our school.  We hope you will join us!

Fall Pictures:  Life Touch will be taking individual fall pictures on Tuesday, September 30.

Important Dates:

• 9/22:  Watch D.O.G.S Kick-Off, 6:00 p.m.
• 9/23:  Books and Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.
• 9/25-26:  Book Fair
• 9/30:  Culver's Night, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
• 9/30:  Fall Pictures
• 10/9:  Health Fair
• 10/11:  Race to the Future
• 10/13:  Grade Level Pictures
• 10/17:  Early Release Day (Dismiss at 12:50)

Information About Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68)

Recently, there have been reports of regional and metro-area cases of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68), which has resulted in hospitalization and serious illness for some children and adults. Enteroviruses are very common, and the majority of people infected with enteroviruses have mild or no symptoms. There are more than 100 types of enteroviruses.

Symptoms for enterovirus D68, a less common strain, follow:

· Symptoms begin with runny nose, sneezing and cough.
· As the disease progresses, symptoms may include new-onset wheezing or asthma exacerbation.
· Additional symptoms indicating the need to seek medical attention are fever, rash, difficulty breathing and worsening of the cough.

Children particularly susceptible to enterovirus D68 complications include those with asthma, a history of breathing difficulties or weakened immune systems. There is currently no specific treatment for EV-D68. Supportive care includes drinking plenty of fluids, rest and over-the-counter medication to ease symptoms.

Prevention of enterovirus D68 is similar to other communicable diseases:

· Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, especially before eating.
· Protect others when you cough or sneeze by coughing or sneezing into your bent elbow or into a tissue.
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
· Do not share drinks and eating utensils with others.
· Disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as door knobs, tables, keyboards and toys.
· Stay home when ill.

Consult your health-care provider for additional information and guidance.

Weekly News and Important Dates

PTA:  I hope you and your family will join us for the PTA carnival this Friday (9-12-14) evening from 5:00-8:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to have fun with your child AND support PTA.  See you there!

Richardson Grade Level T-Shirts:  Be sure to check your child's backpack on Monday for a Richardson grade level t-shirt order form. We are very excited to start a new tradition here at RHE!  Each child will have the opportunity to purchase a grade level t-shirt to wear in our upcoming grade level pictures, on field trips, and for special spirit days.  All order forms will be due on Friday, September 19.  We will only be placing one order so make sure to get your order form in!

Car Rider Line:  We need your help!  If you drop off or pick up your child, you know that our car rider line can get quite long.  In order to keep cars and buses from waiting on Blackwell, we need to keep our car line moving.
Here's how you can help:

• When waiting in line, please pull up close to the car in front of you so we can fit more cars in the line.
• Please have your child ready to get out when you pull up to the building.  
• When your child is getting in/out of the car, please do not get out of the car.  We have staff who can assist your child.  Feel free to motion for one of us to come to your car if you need assistance.  
• In the morning, please drop your child off once your car reaches the straight edge of the sidewalk.  This will allow for multiple children to get out at that same time and move the line along quickly.  
• Children need to exit the car using the door closest the building.  

Thank you so much for your help with this matter!  

Richardson Forms and Flyers:  Please visit our website to view/print any important flyers or forms. Our site is updated frequently so please check often.    

http://rhe.lsr7.org/documents/

Important Dates

• 9/19:  Grade Level T-shirt Order Forms Due
• 9/19:  Volunteer Training, 9:00 a.m. at RHE
• 9/22:  Watch D.O.G.S Kick-Off, 6:00 p.m.
• 9/23:  Books and Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.
• 9/24-26:  Book Fair
• 9/30:  Culver's Night, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
• 9/30:  Fall Pictures

Volunteer Training

Richardson Elementary Volunteer Training Dates are coming up fast!  We have 2 dates in September that you can attend.  You will need to attend one of these volunteer training sessions in order to volunteer at Richardson this school year.  

Tuesday, September 9th:  6:30-7:30pm, in the Richardson Cafeteria, PTA Meeting/Volunteer Training
Friday, September 19th:  9-9:30am, in the Richardson Library, Volunteer Training

*We will have Watch D.O.G.S volunteer training at the Watch D.O.G.S  kick-off event on Monday, 9/22, 6pm

If you have questions, or it's not possible for you to attend the Tuesday or Friday training, please contact Mr. Blakemore by email at:  casey.blakemore@leesummit.k12.mo.us.

First Week Happenings

We have completed the first full week of school for the 2014-15 school year!  As I've walked the halls and observed classrooms, I've been reminded of the qualities that make Richardson great.  I have watched teachers build relationships with their students and help students build relationships with each other.  I have noticed students already being challenged to think deeper.  Students have been reflecting on leadership qualities they want to have, as well as, setting goals for their learning this year. You can be assured that our classrooms are filled with hard working students and teachers!  Richardson is truly a great place to learn and grow!

To keep up with Richardson news and events, please follow this blog and follow RHE on Twitter (@rheprincipal)

PTA Events

We have a supportive PTA here at Richardson!  Please take note of the following events taking place this Fall.  Important information can also be found on their website http://richardsonelem.my-pta.org/

September 9:  PTA meeting at 6:30 in the RHE cafeteria.  This meeting includes volunteer training.

September 12:  Annual PTA Carnival from 5:00-8:00 p.m  PTA is hoping the carnival can be their fall fundraiser this year, so please come out and support them!  Pre-sale will run through September 10th.  All pre-orders will go home with students by September 11.  You can even go online for pre-sale this year.
The online form can be found at:  http://richardsonelem.my-pta.org/content.asp?PageID=20

September 22:  Watch D.O.G.S Kick-Off at 6:00 p.m.  This event includes volunteer training for the D.O.G.S in attendance.

October 31:  Fall Parties  *See below for some exciting changes to the party format this year.  

~Important New Info~

We are excited to announce a new format for the Fall Parties!

• Parties will take place in the gym instead of classrooms. ~This change allows more space for fun!
• Each grade level will be given a specific party time. ~This change allows parents to attend all of your children's parties.
• The PTA will provide all food and treats. ~Be on the look out for donation requests.
• Get creative! Prizes for best orange and black outfit instead of a costume parade. ~Kids can save their costume for trick or treating!

Stay tuned for details about each grade level's party time and volunteer opportunities.

LS Cares Presents Love and Logic Classes

Lee’s Summit CARES, in cooperation with the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District, is presenting two Love and Logic parenting classes this fall.

            Love and Logic Early Childhood Parenting Made Fun will be presented from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 23 through Oct. 21, at the Lee’s Summit Christian Church, 800 NE Tudor Road. Cost is $30 per participant, and there’s no cost for previous participants of this class. Scholarships are available to residents living within the Lee’s Summit R-7 School District.

            Parenting the Love and Logic Way will be presented 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 22 through Oct. 20, at Prairie View Elementary School, 501 SE Todd George Road. Cost is $42 per participant with previous participants paying only $10 for the new program manual. Scholarships are available for Lee’s Summit R-7 residents.

            For more information, contact Bev at ReDiscover at (816) 347-3259 or visit www.lscares.org.

Upcoming Events

RHE teachers have been busy preparing for the new school year!   We hope you will join us at these upcoming events:
Monday, August 18:  Meet Your Teacher, 4:00-6:00 PM 

Monday, August 25:  Curriculum Night

                                   Kindergarten 6:00-6:30 PM

                                   1st Grade  6:30-7:00 PM

                                   5th Grade 7:00-7:30 PM 

Tuesday, August 26:  Curriculum Night

                                   3rd Grade  6:00-6:30 PM

                                   2nd Grade  6:30-7:00 PM

                                   4th Grade   7:00-7:45 PM

Thursday, August 28:  Curriculum Night

                                     6th Grade  6:00-7:00 PM

 

A New School Year

Welcome to the 14-15 school year!  It's hard to believe that it's almost time for a new year to begin.  This blog will be used throughout the school year to share important RHE events and news.  

You will notice new faces this year at Richardson!  

Principal:  Mrs. Lisa Detig 

I am looking forward to serving the families of Richardson!  This year marks my 17th year in education and 2nd year in the Lee's Summit School District.  Many of my years in education have been spent in Southwest Missouri near where I attended college.  My family and I were excited to move to the Lee's Summit area last year and have loved being involved in the community.  

Some of you may recognize me from being the half time Assistant Principal at RHE last year.  I would love to meet you if I have not already, so please stop by and introduce yourself the next time you are in the building. I truly believe the most effective education involves families partnering with the school.  We are a team and I look forward to working with you!

Assistant Principal:  Mrs. Kim Hassler

Mrs. Hassler has been a teacher at RHE for 10 years.  She will be serving as half time Assistant Principal at both Richardson and Lee's Summit Elementary.  

Kindergarten:  Mrs. Terri Caby     

Second Grade:  Mrs. Suzanne Godfrey

Fourth Grade:  Mrs. Taylore Nicholas

Sixth Grade:  Ms Jacqueline Lair 

                       Mr. Ben Vinck

Registered Nurse:  Rebecca Litton

Resource Aide:  Ms Annette Vogel

Custodian:  David Demink

Kid's Country Site Coordinator:  Marta Peck