Important Dates
- Now! Kindergarten Registration
- May 5th-16th STAR testing - Be on time!
- May 9th: FOR Club Meeting @6:30pm
- May 10th: Rummage Sale Collection
- May 17th: Rummage Sale
- May 21st: Richland Restaurant Night @McDonald's on Center Drive
STAR Testing Begins This Week!
Dear Richland Families,Is your child physically ready to take the test? Recent studies of elementary-age children have shown: The more fit they are, the better they do in school! Fit children have more "brain power" than their less active classmates. They have greater attention and memory skills. They’re faster when completing tasks and they make fewer errors. While your child’s fitness should be a year-round concern, she can do some things to boost her fitness level on test days. Encourage her to:
- Get a good night’s sleep before the test. Staying up all night studying increases anxiety, which interferes with clear thinking.
- Eat for success. A hearty breakfast with seven to 10 grams of fiber will keep your child from getting jittery from a sugar high or, later, bottoming out when her insulin goes up.
- Relax. If your child is too nervous, she’ll forget what she knows. She can stretch and breathe deeply to focus her mind.
- One way to relieve your child’s stress is to make sure that they are at school on time. (If they are late to school during testing, they will not be allowed in their classrooms during testing and will have to make-up the test on another day.
- Wear comfortable clothes. Pants shouldn’t be so tight they keep your child from breathing fully. Her brain needs oxygen.
- Drink plenty of water. This is another way to keep her brain alert.
- Don’t forget to give your child a big hug on test day. This will increase her sense of well-being and energy.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Monika Hazel, Principal
Friday Flag Salute Sale Items
Smencils, Smarkers and Scented bookmarkers now on sale at Friday Flag salute! Smencils are made from 100% recycled newspaper. Save a tree and support your school at the same time.
Rummage collection again next Saturday
Rummage collection continues this Saturday, May 10th from 9am-1pm. Volunteers are invited to "sort while they shop". We need donations of large boxes, trash bags, masking tape and magic markers. Have large items or questions? Call Cat @ (760) 744-0733 to arrange a drop off time that works for you.
Rummage Sale: Saturday, May 17th
We need volunteers of all shapes and sizes to help with unloading, selling, organizing and clean up from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pop-up tents are also needed for our volunteers. Please fill out a volunteer form or call Cat @ (760) 744-0733, or shoot us an email @ rl-for@smusd.org.
Richland Elementary:
A 2008 California Distinguished School
 The news is in and Richland Elementary has been officially selected as a 2008 California Distinguished School! Many thanks to all of the teachers, parents, students and last but not least, our terrific writing team composed of site teachers and administrators. Click on the links below to read about this prestigious award.
Congratulations to everyone involved!
Important Items to Know
School Hours:
- Kam: 8:25am-12 noon
- Kpm: 11:35am-3:10pm
- Grades 1-5: 8:45am-3:10pm
- Note: School is released one hour earlier EVERY WEDNESDAY
The San Marcos Unified School District website at http://www.smusd.org/ maintains complete lists of schedules and calendars. Some useful quicklinks are:
Think Safety:
There is no supervision on the playground before 8:15am. Please do not drop students off at school before this time. If you need information about child-care, please call Kids on Campus (KOC) at 752-1280.
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Today is
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Registration is now open. Pick up your packets now and please, help spread the word! Please also remember that California State Law requires the following (prior to entry into Kindergarten):
- Students must be five years of age on or before December 2, 2008 to be eligible for Kindergarten
- Immunizations
- Report of Health Check-up (must be within the past 12 months prior to the start of school. If you child has a physical prior to March 2, 2008, a second physical will be necessary prior to entry into the 1st grade) If you are unable to obtain a health check-up or dental check-up prior to registration, written proof of an appointment from a physician/dentist is required.
- Proof of a Dental Examination
- Birth Certificate (hospital certificate in not acceptable)
- Two proofs of residence (The only acceptable documents are: Utility Bills, Rent Receipt, Current Bank Statement, Major Moving Company receipt.) If you reside with someone and utilities are not in your name, then a notarized Affidavit of Residence by a Notary Public is required along with two utility bills from the home owner.
Fitness 4 Fun
Our lunchtime games, "Fitness 4 Fun" have become so popular that we are in need of some extra volunteers to help out one or two hours per week. Please come out and play with your kids. It’s great exercise too!
A sign up sheet will be available in the office.
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