November 20, 2009

Friday Flash

E-Newsletter from Richland Elementary School

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School Closings & Delays

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H1N1 Virus

Click here for the latest from the District.

 

RES Deadlines

11/20

Holiday Spiritwear Orders Due

 

12/10
Market Day Orders Due

 

Important Dates

 

November

 

11/20

Popcorn Day

 

11/26-30

No School

 

December

 

11/23-12/11

Hat & Mitten Drive

 

12/2

Picture Re-Take Day, 9:30-12

 

12/7-10

Holiday Shop

 

12/16

Market Day Pick Up

 

12/23

Holiday Parties

 

12/24-1/1

Winter Break

 

 

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Seasons of Celebrations Outreach
November 23-December 11
During the district-wide Seasons of Celebrations, Richland Elementary will conduct its annual Hat & Mitten Drive.  From November 23-December 11, children can donate new hats, mittens, socks, and underwear and either hang on the tree or place in the collection box in the front lobby.  All donations will go to local charities.

 

Lost & Found
Items Remaining Will be Donated on December 1
Please have your child check the Lost & Found for items he/she may be missing.  Any items that are not claimed by December 1 will be donated.

 

Picture Re-Take Day
December 2, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Photographers will be taking photos on December 2 from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.  PM Kindergarten students should stop by before noon to have their photo taken.

If your child's picture is being re-taken, please return your original order, but keep the class picture if you ordered one.  If your child missed picture day, forms are available in the school office.

 

Avoid 'Traffic Jams' on the Sodexho Website
Useful Tips
SodexhoThousands of parents, teachers, administrators, and students across the country check the same Sodexo web site to see what's on the menu.  On the first three days in November, more people than normal were trying to access the site causing delays.  Click here for details and tips to avoid the congestion.  And, get a head start...December menus are posted!

 

Brrr...It's Getting Cold Outside
Recess Notice

Be sure your child is dressed appropriately every day for outdoor recess!

 

PTO News

 

RamHoliday Blackout Sale
Orders Due Today!
Spiritwear orders are due today for delivery the week of December 14.  Click here for the catalog, here for the order form, and here for the sizing chart.  Questions?  Contact Nancy Keilly.

Note: No exchanges for incorrect sizes; all sales are final.

 

Holiday Shop, Volunteers Needed!
December 7-10
Holiday ShopThanks to those that have already volunteered.  Here are the remaining needs:

Monday p.m.:  7 more volunteers
Tuesday a.m.:  2 more volunteers
Tuesday p.m.:  4 more volunteers
Wednesday a.m.:  4 more volunteers
Wednesday p.m.:  2 more volunteers
Thursday p.m.:  5 more volunteers

Click here for the shopping schedule and to volunteer.  Questions?  Email Donna Stephenson.

 

Market Day - Cookie Bonus Days!
Orders Due December 10
Market DaySimplify your holiday baking with Cookie Dough Bonus Days!  The more cookie dough you purchase, the more profits RES earns!  Ten delicious flavors offered including Holiday Cookie Shapes.  Place your online order by midnight on December 10.  With a $40 purchase, you receive a free Uno's Margherita Pizza.

2nd Grade Families -- This Is Your Month to Support Market Day and Volunteer:  Can you help at the Pick-Up on December 16 from 3-4:15 p.m.?  Please contact Susan Martinez. 

 

Box Tops
November Giant Eagle Promotion
Box TopPurchase any four participating General Mills products in a single transaction and get 15 bonus Box Tops, which print at the register with the coupons/receipt. Participating products...

 

Popcorn Friday
Today!  November 20
Children in grades 1-3 can enjoy a bag of popcorn during lunch today, courtesy of the PTO.  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.

 

 

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