Chers Richardson Families,
We hope you are enjoying the last days of summer with your loved ones! We’re looking forward to welcoming back familiar faces, and are excited to say bonjour to the new members of our community!
The first day of school is quickly approaching – Tuesday, September 3rd. All grades 1 through 7 students will be attending class for a half day, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please ensure that your child(ren) brings a recess snack (lunch is not needed). Kindergarten students will be attending from 9:45 to 10:15 a.m., and should have received a separate letter indicating their gradual entry schedule for the first two weeks of school.
Kindergarten students – Please line up by the signs at the front of the school close to the Kindergarten rooms. (This is the same location where we lined up for Kindergarten Orientation in the Spring).
All grades 1 to 7 students WHO ARE NEW TO RICHARDSON – Please meet in the school gymnasium after the 9:00 a.m. bell. (A side door to the gym will be open for you.)
All grades 1 to 7 students WHO ARE RETURNING TO RICHARDSON – Please line up in the same entry lines as last year. Students will be spending the morning reconnecting with their classroom teachers from June. Some groups of students will be meeting new staff members who have joined our RI Family.
Please note that it is not necessary for students to bring their school supplies, until we are officially in our permanent classes. For now, students should only bring a pencil case containing pencils, pens, crayons, felt pens, etc.
It is very important for us to confirm our registration numbers as quickly as possible as we begin the school year. If your child will not be attending school on the first day, please call the office to inform us. If your child is currently registered but will not be returning to Richardson, please call to give us that information as well. Once we have accounted for all students and have received approval from the District, we will be moving into our permanent classes. As you may imagine, this takes time and your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated.
On Wednesday, September 4th, our regular full day class schedule begins for grades 1 to 7 students. The warning bell goes at 8:55 a.m., with classes starting at 9:00 a.m. Recess is from 10:30 to 10:45 a.m., lunch is from 12:08 to 1:00 p.m., and dismissal is at 3:00 p.m.
This will be an exciting year of learning, and we cannot wait to get started! See you soon,
Sincerely,
The Richardson Learning Team
