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!

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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