Dear Redmond El Families,
This week, we want to have a little fun together from our own homes – please join us for Redmond El’s Virtual Spirit Week! Students can access the Library Powerschool page and enter their photos of themselves with each day’s theme. Directions are below:
Monday: Pet Day – Take a selfie with your pet or favorite stuffed friend!
Tuesday: Fun Sock Day – Take a selfie in your brightest, craziest socks!
Wednesday: Creativity Day – Take a selfie doing art, cooking, Lego building, or anything else creative!
Thursday: I MISS RECESS Day – Take a selfie outside doing a fun exercise or activity!
Friday: School Spirit Day – Take a selfie in School Spirit Gear or colors (Red and Black)
To participate, take a selfie that matches the theme of the day. Submit your photo to the "assignment" dropbox on the right before 8:00PM each day. The next morning after 10:00AM, come back to check the photo gallery for your picture.
Please note that ONLY students have the ability to submit files to the dropbox. Parents only have viewing privileges. Please submit photos in .jpg format. If you need help with this, ask a sibling or grown-up. Most phones automatically save picture files as a JPEG.
Email Mrs. Jones if you have any questions at hjones@lwsd.org.
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Computers and Distance Learning We will continue learning this week and the week after break in preparation to launch a new version of distance learning. If you still require a computer for your child, email me directly and cc your child’s teachers.
New Principal read-alouds are available here: https://redmond.lwsd.org/activities/read-aloud
There is no schoo and no new online learning April 6-10 for Spring Break.
Families on our Tuesday Food Box and Pantry Pack List: Boxes will be available for pick-up at school on Tuesday, 03/31 between 1 and 3 pm. This will be a larger box to last through Spring Break. If you have already requested a drop-off, we can do so. If you cannot get to school and require a drop-off, please email me directly. A big thank you to Mr. Alagenchev for offering a van to transport food to school for pick-up each week, and to our teachers and staff helping assemble food boxes! Thank you also to all of you who have offered to donate!
Have a wonderful, safe, healthy week!
Kirsten Gometz
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Estimadas familias de Redmond El,
Esta semana, queremos divertirnos juntos desde nuestras propias casas.¡Únase a nosotros para la Semana Virtual de Espíritu de Redmond El! Los estudiantes pueden acceder a la página Library Powerschool e ingresar sus fotos con el tema de cada día. Las instrucciones están abajo:
Lunes: Día de mascotas - ¡Tómate una selfie con tu mascota o amigo relleno favorito!
Martes: Día divertido del calcetín - ¡Tómate una selfie con tus calcetines más brillantes y locos!
Miércoles: Día de la Creatividad - ¡Tómate una selfie haciendo arte, cocinando, construyendo Lego o cualquier otra cosa creativa!
Jueves: me pierdo el día de RECESS - ¡Tómate una selfie afuera haciendo un ejercicio o actividad divertida!
Viernes: Día del Espíritu Escolar - Tómate una selfie en School Spirit Gear o colores (rojo y negro)
Para participar, tome una selfie que coincida con el tema del día. Envíe su foto al buzón de "asignación" a la derecha antes de las 8:00 PM cada día. A la mañana siguiente después de las 10:00 a.m., regrese a ver la galería de fotos para ver su foto.
Tenga en cuenta que SOLO los estudiantes tienen la capacidad de enviar archivos a Dropbox. Los padres solo tienen privilegios de visualización. Por favor envíe fotos en formato .jpg. Si necesita ayuda con esto, pregúntele a un hermano o adulto. La mayoría de los teléfonos guardan automáticamente archivos de imagen como JPEG.
Envíe un correo electrónico a la Sra. Jones si tiene alguna pregunta a hjones@lwsd.org.
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Computadoras y aprendizaje a distancia Continuaremos aprendiendo esta semana y la semana después del descanso en preparación para lanzar una nueva versión del aprendizaje a distancia. Si aún necesita una computadora para su hijo, envíeme un correo electrónico directamente y envíe un correo electrónico a los maestros de su hijo.
Las nuevas lecturas en voz alta del director están disponibles aquí: https://redmond.lwsd.org/activities/read-aloudNo hay escuela ni nuevo aprendizaje en línea del 6 al 10 de abril para las vacaciones de primavera.
Familias en nuestra Lista de paquetes de comida y despensa los martes: Las cajas estarán disponibles para que las recojan en la escuela el martes, 31 de marzo, entre la 1 y las 3 pm. Esta será una caja más grande para durar hasta las vacaciones de primavera. Si ya ha solicitado una devolución, podemos hacerlo. Si no puede ir a la escuela y requiere una bajada, envíeme un correo electrónico directamente. ¡Muchas gracias al Sr. Alagenchev por ofrecer una camioneta para transportar alimentos a la escuela para que los recojan cada semana, y a nuestros maestros y personal que ayudan a armar cajas de comida! ¡Gracias también a todos los que han ofrecido donar!¡Que tengan una semana maravillosa, segura y saludable!
Kirsten Gometz
Dear Redmond Elementary Families,
I know that the past few weeks have been challenging for everyone, and I hope that you are well. We miss you and your children terribly.
There are some new chapters of the BFG up at the readaloud link for your kids, and a new book,
I Want My Hat Back, for younger readers. https://redmond.lwsd.org/activities/read-aloud
At this time each school year, we ask for our elementary families to complete an “Elementary Student Verification” form. This is a simple form that lets us know whether or not your student will return to our school next fall. By completing this form, you are helping us with our enrollment projections for the coming year. Having accurate enrollment projections allows us to hire the necessary staff to support our students in the next school year.
We need this information as soon as possible. We hope to have all forms returned by Monday, March 30 at the latest.
You can provide us with this important information by using either of the two methods below:
METHOD 1: Complete the online form available here:
https://www.lwsd.org/schools/elementary/elementary-student-return-verification.
OR
METHOD 2: Print the attached form, complete it, and return the form to school by either scanning it in and emailing an electronic copy to our registrar here: aelliott@lwsd.org OR by mailing the form to Redmond Elementary School at 16800 NE 80th Street, Redmond WA, 98052
If you have any questions about this form, please let me know.
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Laptops: We distributed about 60 laptops Friday morning for students needing tech access at home, and will be doing our second round tomorrow. If you received a laptop and are having trouble logging in, please come to school for tech support Monday, 03/23, between 9 and 11 am.
If your student needs a laptop to access digital learning opportunities from home, please use this link to request one: Elementary (K-5) School Technology Request Form
Tuesday Food bags and Friday Pantry Packs:
With our school closure predicted to go more than another month, I am asking that those families who receive pantry packs (or are requesting to be added to the list) reply to this email and let me know if:
a) You can pick up at school between 12:00 and 2:30 on Tuesdays and Fridays, or
b) You require delivery because you are unable to get to school. If you require delivery, please email me your complete address, including apartment number if applicable.
Whichever option you select, we will maintain social distancing as we get food to you.
Thank you!
Kirsten Gometz
Principal
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Estimadas familias de Redmond Elementary:
Sé que las últimas semanas han sido un desafío para todos, y espero que estés bien. Los extrañamos terriblemente a usted y a sus hijos.
Hay algunos capítulos nuevos de BFG en el enlace de lectura para sus hijos, y un nuevo libro,Quiero mi sombrero de vuelta, para lectores más jóvenes. https://redmond.lwsd.org/activities/read-aloud
En este momento de cada año escolar, pedimos a nuestras familias de primaria que completen un formulario de "Verificación de Estudiantes Elementales". Esta es una forma simple que nos permite saber si su estudiante regresará a nuestra escuela el próximo otoño. Al completar este formulario, nos está ayudando con nuestras proyecciones de inscripción para el próximo año. Tener proyecciones precisas de inscripción nos permite contratar al personal necesario para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes en el próximo año escolar.
Necesitamos esta información lo antes posible. Esperamos que todos los formularios sean devueltos para el lunes 30 de marzo a más tardar.
Puede proporcionarnos esta información importante utilizando cualquiera de los dos métodos a continuación:
MÉTODO 1: Complete el formulario en línea disponible aquí:https://www.lwsd.org/schools/elementary/elementary-student-return-verification.
OMÉTODO 2: Imprima el formulario adjunto, complételo y devuélvalo a la escuela escaneándolo y enviando una copia electrónica a nuestro registrador aquí: aelliott@lwsd.org O enviando el formulario a Redmond Elementary School en 16800 NE 80th Calle, Redmond WA, 98052
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este formulario, hágamelo saber.
Computadoras portátiles: distribuimos alrededor de 60 computadoras portátiles el viernes por la mañana para los estudiantes que necesitan acceso a tecnología en casa, y haremos nuestra segunda ronda mañana. Si recibió una computadora portátil y tiene problemas para iniciar sesión, venga a la escuela para recibir asistencia técnica el lunes 03/23, entre las 9 y las 11 a.m.
Si su estudiante necesita una computadora portátil para acceder a las oportunidades de aprendizaje digital desde su hogar, utilice este enlace para solicitar uno: Formulario de solicitud de tecnología escolar para escuelas primarias (K-5)
Bolsas de comida los martes y paquetes de despensa los viernes:
Con el cierre de nuestra escuela previsto para más de otro mes, solicito que las familias que reciben paquetes de despensa (o soliciten ser agregados a la lista) respondan a este correo electrónico y me avisen si:
a) Puede recoger en la escuela entre las 12:00 y las 2:30 los martes y viernes, o
b) Requiere entrega porque no puede llegar a la escuela. Si necesita la entrega, envíeme un correo electrónico con su dirección completa, incluido el número de apartamento, si corresponde.
Cualquiera que sea la opción que seleccione, mantendremos el distanciamiento social a medida que le enviemos comida.
¡Gracias!
Kirsten Gometz
Principal
Dear Redmond Elementary families,
What a strange time this is! We miss your students, and you, too – thank you to the many of you who have reached out following my last email asking how you can help ensure all of our students are fed over the extended closure. More information for everyone is included below.
Your teachers are working hard and are excited to share learning materials with you this Wednesday – some of you will have seen previews already. You can expect to see materials uploaded at least once a week. Please remember that this is not intended to be new learning, but an opportunity to pause and deepen learning while we wait for school to reopen. Wednesday, we will share opportunities as well as videos showing how to log in to Powerschool learning if you or your student have never done so from home before.
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Grab & Go Student Meals- Now available
The district is currently working on an option for delivering student meals. More information will be provided soon.
How to order "Grab & Go" Student Meals
The information above can be found on the LWSD Grab & Go Student Meals Website
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Pantry Packs and Food Support
Pantry Packs will be available for Pick-up at Redmond Elementary in the main entrance every Friday between 3:00 and 5:00. If you have not previously received Pantry Packs but would like to add your name to the list, please email me directly and we will add you to the list. Pantry Packs contain shelf-stable, kid-friendly foods to get through the weekend, like ramen noodles, fruit cocktail, canned soups, etc. We will have delivery available between 3:00 and 5:00 for families who are unable to pick-up.
Supplemental Food Support
During our extended closure, we are also soliciting food donations from the community and packaging these for families who may need food resources for the week. These may contain cereals, shelf-stable milk, canned goods, pasta, snack foods like crackers or goldfish, fruit, or sandwiches. We are going to have these available at Redmond Elementary for Pick-up every Tuesday, from 3:00 to 5:00. We also will have delivery available between 3:00 and 5:00 for families who are unable to pick up.
Please email me if you would like to order a Tuesday Food Bag. Indicate whether you can pick up or if you need delivery, and what address to deliver to.
Please also let me know if you will need a Friday Pantry Pack, and whether you can pick up or require delivery.
If you are interested in donating to our community nutrition efforts, please email me.
In this strange time, our strength is in how we care for one another. If you need anything, please let us know. We miss you, and you will be in our hearts until we have you in our seats once again.
Sincerely,
Kirsten Gometz, and the Redmond El Staff
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Estimadas familias de Redmond Elementary:
¡Qué momento tan extraño es este! Echamos de menos a sus estudiantes, y a usted también. Gracias a todos los que se han comunicado después de mi último correo electrónico preguntando cómo pueden ayudar a garantizar que todos nuestros estudiantes estén informados sobre el cierre prolongado. Más información para todos se incluye a continuación.Sus maestros están trabajando duro y están entusiasmados de compartir materiales de aprendizaje con ustedes este miércoles; algunos de ustedes ya habrán visto avances. Puede esperar ver los materiales cargados al menos una vez por semana. Recuerde que esto no pretende ser un nuevo aprendizaje, sino una oportunidad para pausar y profundizar el aprendizaje mientras esperamos que la escuela vuelva a abrir. El miércoles, compartiremos oportunidades, así como videos en inglés y español, que muestran cómo iniciar sesión en Powerschool learning si usted o su estudiante nunca lo han hecho desde casa antes.
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Comida para estudiantes Grab & Go: ahora disponibleEl Distrito Escolar de Lake Washington se compromete a proporcionar comidas saludables y nutritivas a los estudiantes durante la duración del cierre actual de la escuela. El distrito ofrecerá comidas para recoger en seis escuelas intermedias: Finn Hill, Inglewood, Kamiakin, Redmond, Rose Hill y Timberline.El distrito está trabajando actualmente en una opción para entregar comidas a los estudiantes. Se proporcionará más información pronto.Cómo pedir comidas para estudiantes "Grab & Go" Se requiere preordenar cada día Las comidas deben ordenarse entre las 2:00 p.m. el día anterior y las 8:00 a.m. del día de la recogida Comidas disponibles para recoger en seis ubicaciones: Escuela Intermedia Finn Hill - 8040 NE 132nd Street, Kirkland 98034 Escuela Intermedia Inglewood - 24120 NE 8th Street, Samammish 98074 Escuela Intermedia Kamiakin - 14111 132nd Avenue NE, Kirkland 98034 Redmond Middle School - 10055 166th Avenue NE, Redmond 98052 Escuela Secundaria Rose Hill - 13505 NE 75th Street, Redmond 98052 Escuela Intermedia Timberline - 9900 Redmond Ridge Drive NE, Redmond 98053 Las comidas deben recogerse entre las 10:30 a.m. y las 12:00 p.m. Las cuentas de comidas de los estudiantes se cobrarán de acuerdo con el estado de elegibilidad del estudiante Los estudiantes deben estar presentes para reclamar su comidaLa información anterior se puede encontrar en el sitio web de comidas para estudiantes LWSD Grab & Go
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Apoyo alimenticio suplementarioDurante nuestro cierre prolongado, también estamos solicitando donaciones de alimentos de la comunidad y empacando estos para las familias que puedan necesitar recursos alimenticios para la semana. Estos pueden contener cereales, leche estable, productos enlatados, pastas, bocadillos como galletas saladas o peces dorados, frutas o sándwiches. Vamos a tener estos disponibles en Redmond Elementary para que los recojan todos los martes, de 3:00 a 5:00. También tendremos entregas disponibles entre las 3:00 y las 5:00 para familias que no pueden recoger.Por favor envíeme un correo electrónico si desea pedir una bolsa de comida los martes. Indique si puede recoger o si necesita entrega, y a qué dirección debe entregar.Por favor, avíseme si necesitará un paquete de despensa del viernes y si puede recogerlo o solicitar la entrega.Si está interesado en donar a nuestros esfuerzos de nutrición de la comunidad, envíeme un correo electrónico.En este extraño momento, nuestra fuerza está en cómo nos cuidamos unos a otros. Si necesitas algo, por favor háganoslo saber. Te extrañamos y estarás en nuestros corazones hasta que te tengamos en nuestros asientos una vez más.
Sinceramente,Kirsten Gometz y Redmond El Staff
Dear Redmond Elementary Families,
I want to thank you all for your questions, your understanding, and your communication this past week. This week has brought challenges that are very new to all of us. While unfamiliar situations can often be frightening for many people, bringing strong emotions, we have very much appreciated your openness with us in sharing your concerns and your reasoning for how your families are navigating the current situation in our area.
LWSD schools will be open tomorrow, March 8, 2020. We will be here, providing a warm and welcoming environment, a clean school, rigorous instruction and practice in healthy procedures. Again, I encourage anyone with questions, concerns, or suggestions to use the “Let’s Talk” option on the front page of the lwsd.org website and selecting the “coronoavirus” tab. Your comments are being read, and your voice matters.
As a reminder, this week’s Science Fair is postponed indefinitely, and there will be NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, March 13. Teachers will be spending time that day making some of our content digitally available. More information on that will be forthcoming. In the meantime, if your student is home, please support them in ongoing reading every day, as well as accessing our digital learning tools Lexia and Dreambox. If you do not know your child’s usernames or passwords to these programs, please email their teacher directly. If your family does not have access to a computer or laptop, please email me and I will determine what options may be available to support digital technologies from home.
Finally, if your child will be missing school, please remember to call our Safe Arrival line at 425-936-2661 or email Ashley Elliott aelliott@lwsd.org and state the reason for their absence. It is important for us to know which students are home sick, and which are being kept home for precautionary reasons. These absences are excused.
Please let us know what you need and how we can support you. We appreciate your partnership.
Kirsten Gometz
Dear Redmond Elementary Families,
I hope this email finds you well. Our school team has received many emails regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19). We appreciate how proactive you are and what amazing advocates you are for your children. I understand your concern and want you to know that our job is to keep students safe, happy and learning.
1. Your voice matters. If you have feedback, questions or concerns regarding COVID-19 and our district response, please visit the LWSD website for the most up-to-date information. I encourage you to direct suggestions to the "Let's Talk" and select "coronavirus."
2. Redmond Elementary is a part of the Lake Washington School District and we will continue to follow the direction given to us by our Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
3. Our staff is incredibly responsive and is following all safety measures given to us by the LWSD EOC. For instance, we are reteaching and increasing messaging about hand-washing, examining practices to reduce student-to-student contact and are using additional cleaning measures school-wide.
4. Parents have asked teachers to send home work for absent students. At this time, we are treating absences as usual. Since we are unable to replicate what happens in the classroom, students missing school will be able to get materials upon their return. In the meantime, students can use online tools such as DreamBox, Lexia, and other tools such as reading logs, to continue practicing skills. At this time, teachers are not expected to send home student work.
5. Parents have asked me if we are going to have online classes/remote sessions. Redmond Elementary will continue to follow LWSD direction on this. Currently, school is in session and we are operating as usual. LWSD is monitoring absenteeism and will communicate if these plans change.
6. If your child is going to be absent, please continue to follow normal procedures and email Ashley Elliott at aelliott@lwsd.org with the reason for the absence, and inform your child's teacher.
As always, please make the decisions you need to as a parent, and know that we understand the worry you may be facing. We value your children and we value you.
Kirsten Gometz
Principal
Dear Redmond Elementary Families,
Thank you for continuing to monitor current events and for those reaching out with concerns. As you know, we take the safety and health of all students and staff seriously, and more information will be coming to you tonight regarding our district’s ongoing monitoring of current updates from the CDC, Washington state DOH, and others. Please support our efforts by encouraging and reminding good hand-washing practices at home, and by keeping your students home if they are ill.
We are grateful for your concern, and for your support of our stewardship over all of our community members.
Please Note: Our new registrar is Ashley Elliott. If you need to reach her regarding absences, enrollments, or moves, her email is aelliott@lwsd.org.
Important Dates:
Wednesday, 03/04: Elementary Orchestra Concert (Redmond Middle School, 7 PM)
Friday, March 6: Author James Riley will visit our 4th and 5th grade students
Sunday, March 8: Daylight Saving Time
Thursday, March 12: PTSA Science Fair (6-8 PM)
Thank you – have a wonderful week!
Kirsten Gometz
Dear Redmond Elementary Families,
As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow, Monday 02/17, for President’s Day.
Upcoming: This Thursday, 02/20 is Kindergarten Registration! If your family has a child who will turn 5 before August 31, 2020, or you know of a family who does, please share the word. Registration is from 1:00-7:00 in our Library. Please bring proof of Birthdate, Immunization Records, and two forms of Proof of Address.
Please see below for PTSA news and needs:
Science Fair Volunteers Needed:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a49adae28a5f49-scienc
BOOKS FOR BREAKFAST
Friday, February 28th 8:20-9:05am at the school library.
PTSA invites you to a before-school family reading event, where you get to enjoy books and tasty treats with your child. There will only be 1 more Books For Breakfast events this school year after this one. If you are interested in helping out, please email donuts@redmondelptsa.org.
NOTE: Please help us by checking on and under the library tables for any garbage before leaving! Our librarian, Ms. Jones, has graciously allowed this event, but if the library is left in a mess, we may not be able to continue. Thank you!
Have a wonderful week!
Kirsten
Dear Redmond Elementary Parents,
Thank you for joining us last week, and in celebrating your students’ growth. Thank you, too, to the parents who completed the Equity Survey – if you missed it, please email me and I will forward you a link. The invitation is still out to parents who would like to participate in a parent focus group (I incorrectly used the term “Parent Pilot group” in the initial email) looking at issues of racial equity in our school and school system.
If you are interested or have questions, please email me or set a time with Mrs. Grammer to come talk with me. If you are a parent of color, or a parent of a student of color, we very much want to engage your voice in this dialogue.
Upcoming Dates:
Midwinter Break (No School) : February 13, 14, 17.
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Connecting Parents – From our PTSA:
What's going on at Red El? Sign up for the weekly HawkFlash newsletter to stay informed about upcoming events, Passport check dates, Math Challenge winners, and volunteer opportunities. You'll find the sign-up link at the bottom right corner of the PTSA page: http://redmondelptsa.org/Home.
We also have a Red El PTSA Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RedmondElPTSA/ and a Red El Parent Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/173999403260095/.
These are three great ways to connect with school and other Red El parents.
You do not need to be a PTSA member to receive these communications – you will receive a confirmation email once you sign up. If you do not, please check your junk mail folder as sometimes this is directed there.
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Thank you for your partnership and support,
Kirsten
Hello Redmond Elementary Families!
This week is our second round of student-led conferences. Students will bring home report cards on Monday afternoon, and teachers look forward to discussing your student’s goal progress and causes for celebration with you and your child at conferences this week. A few reminders:
• Please be ON TIME (or a few minutes early) for your conference time. Teachers are only allotted 20 minutes for each conference. Please honor your end times as well; other families will be waiting and teachers will need to practice self-care in between conferences.
• Bring your child with you! These are student-led conferences, and they are the stars of the show.
• School dismisses at 12:20 on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday for conferences. Monday is a full day, 3:50 release, and Wednesday is a regular 2:20 release.
New this year: since we have been chosen to receive Title 1 funds to support student learning, there will be parent education materials at the front door. Teachers will also ask you and your student to sign our parent compact – our agreement between the school and your family stating how important the support of every one of us is in ensuring student growth and achievement.
Lake Washington School District received funds from the state to support student in need – because over 15% of our students receive Free or Reduced Lunch, our school is eligible to receive this support. We are excited and grateful for the additional resources to support our students and families, and continue to welcome your support!
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Later this week, we will be sending out a Parent survey about Equity in our school. Please take the time to complete this brief survey; our building Equity team needs your help to identify which issues may impact your family, and how we can support you.
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Used Book Fair:VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!Any parent can help – you do not need to be a PTSA member! Help our Library, and help get used books into the hands of our kids!
https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090b4aaba7229-used1
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Finally, our wonderful Student Records Secretary Mrs. Boykin experienced a change in her family and had to leave us to move to Kansas with her family. We will miss her very much – please be patient with our office staff as they fill in the gaps while we work to find a replacement.
Thank you – have a wonderful week!
Kirsten
Thank you to our amazing music teachers as well as our student musicians who performed on Friday at our MLK Day assembly – especially since most of the rehearsal time last week turned into snow days! We hope your family enjoyed today’s time together and that your students found ways to honor Dr. King’s legacy through acts of service, however great or small.
PTSA Afterschool Enrichment classes start this week – please make sure your child knows which day they have classes, and their pick-up plan!
This week, we will have our first Full Lockdown Drill using ALICE principles. These drills are completed each year to allow all of us to practice and prepare in the event of an emergency at school. Students and teachers will receive messages over the loudspeaker describing an individual in school – they will then need to listen and keep their eyes out for this individual and report sightings via the loudspeaker. We will try to balance the need to listen and pay close attention, and also not unduly frightening any of our students. Please ask your students about this Friday night and see what they have to share.
Thank you all for your communication and care last week with our strange weather. We will keep you all posted as we learn how we will make up for those lost hours of instruction.
Have a wonderful week!
Kirsten
Dear Redmond Elementary Families,
I am sure many of you are keeping an eye on the weather forecasts, as are we. This is a good time to remind everyone to ensure your emergency contact information is current AND that you have at least one local person listed who could pick up your child in an emergency.
Also, an important reminder:
ALWAYS bring your photo identification when you come to pick up a child at school.
We cannot release any child to you if we cannot verify identity, and we cannot release any student to anyone who is not listed as an emergency contact for that child. If you have made friends in your child’s class this year, it is a good time to think about adding them to your contact list, so that you may be able to call upon one another for help in the event of an early closure, when traffic may prevent you from getting home or to school on time.
Please ensure students are dressed for cold and wet weather every day, and that their names are in any jackets. hoodies, etc. Thank you!
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For parents of students attending Redmond Middle School next year – this is a reminder that the 5th grade parent night is this Tuesday, January 14, at 6:30 pm.
That’s all for this week – stay warm and dry!
Kirsten
Welcome back! We missed you, and especially your kids.
We hope the return to school finds you well-rested, and that your time with your children over break was rewarding. We are looking forward to getting everyone back into routines, which are necessary for kids but also sometimes challenging after breaks.
Please have your children at school on time every day – by 9:15. Late arrivals are difficult for both the student entering late and others in the classroom, as focus is broken from learning already happening. For most students, there is tremendous comfort in competing all of the morning routines with their teacher and classmates. We appreciate your support!
Also, we will be tightening up procedures on Think Papers – if a student is sent to the office and completes a Think Paper (reflection sheet with next steps) a parent or guardian must sign and return these the next day. If we do not receive the signed sheet from you on the next school day, students must stay in from recess until it comes back to school. Think papers are not always an indication of wrongdoing, but do capture that a student has had a conversation with an administrator about a choice made, perhaps involving safety or a lack of kindness with another. Thank you for checking your child’s backpack and folder every night for items that should be kept, or which must be signed and returned, like Think Papers of Permission slips.
Finally, this is the last call for Lost and Found – we have close to 100 jackets and coats by the front entrance. We hate to get rid of them and know many students need warm clothes. If your child is missing any items, please remind them to look and feel free to send your teacher a note about what they may be missing. At the end of this week, we will donate ALL UNCLAIMED ITEMS.
I wish you health and hope in the new year.
Kirsten Gometz
Dear Redmond Elementary Families,
Next week, we begin Winter Break. While not yet the halfway point of the year, it is a great time to stop, reflect in gratitude, and set goals for the new year.
It is also a great time to come look at the LOST AND FOUND, as we must donate all items over break. We have run out of room!
THANK YOU for your partnership, communication, and for sharing your children with us every day. They are amazing and we love being part of their lives.
I am so proud of the work we have done together this year, and am looking forward to the new year and new growth together. Redmond Elementary has recently qualified as a Title 1 School, which means we will be able to increase the targeted interventions and supports we offer to ensure all students are demonstrating growth. More information will be coming in 2020, as we develop our systems of supports.
We will continue to focus on Family Engagement, Math Concepts and Procedures, and Writing to Explain. More Family events will be coming in the New Year.
There will be NO SCHOOL between December 23 and January 3 – Have a wonderful rest, enjoy your time with your family, and let us know if you need anything. We will miss all of our students, but look forward to welcoming everyone back on January 6 – well rested and a little bit taller than when they left.
Please join me in thanking your teachers for their amazing hard work so far this year. They, and your children, are truly gifts I appreciate every day.
Have a wonderful new year,
Kirsten
Dear Redmond El Families,
Thank you to all who joined us Friday night for the dance, and Saturday for the Lantern Festival!
This week is another busy one – the Elementary Orchestra concert for 1st and 2nd year students is this Wednesday, 12/11 at Redmond Middle School starting at 7:00.
Then Friday Night, 12/13, we have our Parent’s Night Out fundraiser, part of our school-wide effort to raise funds for Outdoor Education for all 5th grade students – at amazing Camp Seymour in Gig Harbor. If you were hoping to have your children attend, but did not yet RSVP, please email Mrs. Herrick at kherrick@lwsd.org as soon as possible! Also, please remember that you must have photo ID when you come to pick up your children at the end of the night. :)
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Safety Note: Please remember that speed limits around schools must be carefully honored – and that ANY time a crossing guard or student is in a crosswalk, all vehicles must stop until the crosswalk is empty. We have asked Redmond Police to help us enforce safety laws to ensure that all students and staff are safe at all times. We appreciate your care and attention.
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Have a wonderful week!
Kirsten
Hello everyone! Welcome back – I hope your holiday weekend was warm and filled with time spent with those you love.
This week, we have lots going on: Our Winter Giving Campaign will be going every day. We are collecting:
If your family is interested in “adopting one of our other families, please let me know and I will send you a wish list for kids involved. Thank you to those of you who have already said yes!
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The PTSA Family Dance Night is Friday December 6th. The theme this year is Superheroes!
Family Tickets are presale $10 and $12 at the door. Doors open at 6:00pm and DJ from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Pizza, and treats will be on sale! Light up souvenirs for $2. Preorder your choice of Costco pizza and two waters for $15. Look for the flyer or go online at redmondelptsa.org Reminder: No Drop offs – students must be with an adult!
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This Saturday, we invite you to join some of our staff for the first ever Family Festival of Lights!
Saturday, December 7, 2:30-4:00 (FREE)
At 4:00, everyone is invited to walk to Redmond City Hall for the tree lighting – dress warmly!
Have a wonderful week!
Kirsten Gometz
Dear Redmond El Families,
This week, because of the Thanksgiving Holiday, please note the following:
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One of our goals as a school this year is to build stronger partnerships with our families. Many of our grade levels have welcomed you in to celebrations, and we will be continuing these, adding new traditions as well.
This year, again, we are starting our Winter Giving Campaign.
Between December 2 and December 6, we will be collecting the following, and would love your help!:
If you or your family would like to “adopt” a family to help shop for, please contact me directly. We are collecting wish lists from families in need of extra support this year.
*Families’ identities will be kept confidential, both those who give and those who receive.
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On Saturday, December 7, we are opening up our Commons and Gym to all who would like to participate in the first Redmond El Family Festival of Lights!
All ages are welcome – we will join to celebrate between 2:30 and 4:00. All who want to can then walk to Redmond City Hall for the 5:00 Tree Lighting, and/or to Redmond Town Center to join in fun winter activities there!
Have a wonderful week!
Kirsten
Dear Redmond Elementary Families,
Every year, we reach out to our community during the winter months to see how we can support one another. We will be collecting gift cards and new, unwrapped toys, books, and mittens gloves and hats between December 2 and December 6. Your generosity and support are appreciated.
If your family would benefit from assistance this winter, please let me know. We all have times when we can offer help, and times when we must ask. If help is needed, please email me at kgometz@lwsd.org or send a note in with your child. We are strongest together, and we love all of you who are part of our family.
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Estimadas familias de Redmond Elementary,Cada año, nos acercamos a nuestra comunidad durante los meses de invierno para ver cómo podemos apoyarnos unos a otros. Recolectaremos tarjetas de regalo y juguetes, libros y guantes nuevos y sin envolver, guantes y sombreros entre el 2 y el 6 de diciembre. Se agradece su generosidad y apoyo.Si su familia se beneficiaría de la asistencia este invierno, hágamelo saber. Todos tenemos momentos en los que podemos ofrecer ayuda y momentos en los que debemos pedir. Si necesita ayuda, envíeme un correo electrónico a kgometz@lwsd.org o envíe una nota con su hijo. Somos más fuertes juntos y los amamos a todos los que forman parte de nuestra familia.
Kirsten Gometz
Dear Redmond El Families,
Thank you to all who joined us Friday for the Veteran’s Day performances. We are so proud of our students and grateful to our Veterans for their service.
There is NO SCHOOL MONDAY November 11 to honor Veterans Day.
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Does your child have a costume you won’t be using again? We are collecting all gently used costumes to share with students needing costumes next year. If your child won’t use that Mermaid, Ghostbuster, or Black Panther costume again, please send it in to our Costume Shop collection box. It will be cleaned and made available to a lucky kid next year!
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Finally, we appreciate any support you can offer to our PTSA Hawk Fund – these funds support important programs at our school, as well as books for our Library and scholarships for special programs like Field Trips. Any little bit helps!
Donate today at http://redmondelptsa.org
Have a wonderful week,
Kirsten
Hello Families!
As a friendly reminder, the clocks were turned back last night – please make sure your clocks are adjusted so you don’t show up an hour early for school. Enjoy the extra sleep!
We appreciate everyone who has shared family Veteran information with Ms. Schoenen – there is still time to send her a photo if there is a Veteran in your family you’d like us to Honor. her email is mschoenen@lwsd.org.
Veteran’s Day Assemblies are this Friday. 2/3Q and 3 will be performing at both seatings:
1:50 for grades K, 1, 2
2:30 for grades 4, 4/5, 5
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, November 11, to honor the service of our Veterans.
Have a wonderful week!
Kirsten
Dear Redmond Elementary Families,
Harvest/Halloween celebrations are planned by grade levels to take place on Thursday, October 31. If you have questions about your child’s celebrations, please check with their teacher. If your child will need an alternate activity, please let both your teacher and myself know. If your child wishes to dress up, costume reminders are below:
For our budding artists: The deadline for Reflections Arts entries has been extended to October 31 – all entries must be dropped off with completed entry forms in the main office by 3:50 pm, October 31. We hope to to see photographs, visual art, musical or dance entries reflections students’ interpretations of the “Looking Within” theme.
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I am writing to let you know about our upcoming Veterans’ Day Assemblies on Friday, November 8th. The third grade and 2/3 Quest classes will be performing the program, “We Honor You” at 2:00 and again at 2:30. Parents are welcome to attend. We want to send a special invitation out to family members who are currently serving, or those who have served in the military in the past. The program is to honor your service.
In addition, we are hoping that you may be able to help with a project for the occasion. We are gathering photos of veterans to include in our slide show for the assemblies. If you have a family member whose picture you would like to include, please email them to Mrs. Schoenen at mschoenen@lwsd.org. Please include the name of the person who served (or is currently serving) and which Redmond El student they are related to.
Thank you for you partnership – have a wonderful week!
Kirsten
Dear Redmond El Families,
Thank you all for joining us last week for conferences! We enjoyed spending time reflecting on your students’ accomplishments so far, and setting goals for the next few months.
Please look through this week’s announcements and reminders, and let me know if you have any questions. Thank you!
~ Kirsten
This week, on Wednesday, 10/23 Students across America recognize Unity Day – thinking about all the things that unite us, and how to end bullying. More information can be found here:
https://www.pacer.org/bullying/resources/parents/definition-impact-roles.asp
We invite students and staff to wear orange as a sign of unity, and we will engage in school activities promoting awareness and celebrating kindness, inclusion, and the connections between us. Students have also been working on a Community Painting which will hang in the office and which highlights our common experiences.
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Students who did not have photos taken or that you would like to have a retake done can have photos retaken on Wednesday, 10/23: You can order photos at www.lifetouch.com
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Reflections Art Contest Deadline Extended to October 31:
The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works.
The National PTA Reflections 2019-2020 theme is Look Within. Students may submit works of art in the categories Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, and Visual Arts.
Rules and entry forms are now available in front of the main office and also in the PTSA website.
Deadline for entry submission – October 31, 2019
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For Parents or Guardians of First Grade Students:
In November, the Lake Washington School District will screen all first grade students in order to identify candidates for referral to Highly Capable Services. Highly capable services provide accelerated learning and enrichment opportunities for eligible students.
We will be using the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) Screening Form. The assessment takes less than one hour and will be given by the first grade teachers at your child’s school on November 7, 2019, with make-up testing scheduled on November 14. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, teachers will follow the instructions on that plan regarding testing, including any modifications or accommodations.
Students do not need any special preparation for this screening. To learn more about the CogAT Screening Form, visit https://www.riversideinsights.com/solutions/cogat?tab=0.
If you wish more information about Elementary Highly Capable Services, please visit our website at www.lwsd.org/hcp or contact us by email at Quest@lwsd.org. If you decide taking the CogAT screener is not right for your child, simply work with your child’s teacher to complete and submit an opt-out form.
Once all first grade students have completed the screening process, the Accelerated Programs Department will contact families whose student(s) who score at the 95th Age Percentile Rank or higher. At that time, those families will be given the opportunity to complete an online application to participate in further assessment for highly capable services.
Please email the Accelerated Programs Office at Quest@lwsd.org with any questions you have about the CogAT screening or about highly capable programs.
Dear Redmond El Families,
We are excited to see you with your students for conferences! Please be on time for conferences as teachers have very tight schedules with little time between your conference and those before and after. Release times this week are:
Monday 10/14: 12:20
Tuesday 10/15: 12:20
Wednesday 10/16: Normal 2:20
Thursday 10/17: 12:20
Friday 10/18: NO SCHOOL
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While you are at conferences, please come visit our Scholastic Book Fair in the library – Mrs. Jones has a wonderful event set up and money raised goes towards filling our own Library shelves with more amazing books to keep our students reading!
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We are just about at the half way point for Walk to School Month. Keep up the good work! We are almost there.
One way that you can get your family motivated to start thinking about not driving is by walking or biking to other activities outside of school hours! Changing your mind set and giving up driving alone to a friend’s house or to the grocery store can really help establish great habits and create a new routine for the family!
For more helpful tips on incorporating walking, biking, or carpooling check out the SchoolPool blog here.
Email the Redmond SchoolPool staff at RedmondSchoolPool@redmond.gov if you have any questions!
Have a wonderful week!
~Kirsten
Dear Redmond Families,
It is that time of year when we turn the heat on and dress in sweaters and boots in the morning – and then the sun comes out and it becomes much warmer by the time kids go to recess. This is when our Lost and Found collection gets big quickly! Many times kids come to school dressed for cool morning weather, and come home without many of the coats or hoodies they were wearing when they left home.
Please put names in everything with permanent ink – jackets, sweaters, hoodies – and even lunchboxes. If we find an item with a first and last name it makes it MUCH easier to return to its owner – otherwise they can sit in Lost and Found for weeks, with kids forgetting all about them, until we eventually need to donate items to charity.
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Wow! Walk to School Day was a huge success. Let’s keep the magic alive and keep Walking and Rolling through the rest of October!
Students remember to fill out all your walk, bike, carpool, or bus trips on your SchoolPool calendar. If you misplace your calendar, you can print a new one here.
Email the Redmond SchoolPool staff at RedmondSchoolPool@redmond.gov if you have any questions!
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Thursday, October 10: LWSD - Elementary Highly Capable Info Night
Lake Washington High School
Parent Information Night for parents of current students in grades 1 through 4. Note: Attendance is not required in order to apply.
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Lake Washington High School Performing Arts Center
12033 N.E. 80th St.
Kirkland, WA 98033
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October 11, 2019: Coffee with the Principals (9:30 in the Commons Cafe)
Any parents who would like to chat informally with Ms. Gometz and Ms. Davis are invited to come join us for coffee and light snacks at 9:30. Let us know how the start of the year has gone, ask us any questions you might have, and share your ideas! PTSA President Meg Katselis will also be with us!
Have a wonderful week!
Kirsten Gometz
Dear Redmond El Families,
This week, we are sharing with you a variety of ways to become involved and support our students and our school. We greatly value the support and community you offer all of us, and want our school to feel like home to you as well as your children.
Thank you for being such a wonderful and supportive community!
Kirsten
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Become a LINKS Lunch Buddy Today!
Did you know there are students at Redmond Elementary that are in need of a mentor? Join a student in need of some one-on-one time for lunch, games, crafts and conversation. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Victoria Goetze-Nelson for more information: vgoetzenelson@lwsd.org or 425-936-1410.
2019-2020 SchoolPool
Participating families can help us raise up to $1,500 for our school.
Why Participate with the Redmond SchoolPool?
How to Participate:
Send any questions you may have to RedmondSchoolPool@Redmond.gov.
Passport Check
This week, students will have first Passport check on Thursday and Friday October 3-4 .
Passport Club is run by PTSA volunteers and we test Red El students on their geography knowledge. Every student in Grade 1-5 get tested by parent volunteers on these days.
Our list of Passport Club volunteers is very short. We need more volunteers, training would be provided to new volunteers.
Please use below link to sign up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080949A9AD2CA46-thepassport
Dear Redmond El Families,
Thank you to all who came out last week for shave ice and BINGO – and for voting in the Fun Run Money to the general school fund! This will be used for supplemental learning activities like Field Trips and Assemblies, making school richer for every child!
Orchestra and Band Students: Orchestra and Band begin THIS WEEK. We will be ready to welcome Band and Orchestra students when they arrive via bus. You should be receiving information directly from the directors with specifics if you registered your child.
Watch DOGS 2019-2020: We will be kicking off the next Watch DOGS school year this Thursday in the Redmond Elementary Library. Watch DOGS stands for Dads of Great Students, but it can be any male role mode in our students’ lives. Whether you are a father, stepfather, grandfather, uncle, or self-identify as a “father figure” in any other way, please stop by anytime between 4:00 and 6:00 pm to learn more and sign up!
Thank you for being such a wonderful supportive community!
Kirsten
Dear Redmond Elementary Families,
Thank you, so many times, for such a warm, wonderful, supportive start to the school year! One of our goals this year, as we shared at Curriculum Night, is to build strong partnerships with our families, and last week felt like an excellent start.
Thank you for your continued patience as our buses get into their smoothly operating routine. And if your student rides a bus, thank a driver! They have been working hard this week to teach safety and routines, and to ensure all students reach their destinations safely.
For families of 4th and 5th graders: Your students saw and heard the instruments they have an opportunity to play this year if they join elementary band or orchestra. There will be information sessions for parents/families this Wednesday, 09/11, with opportunities to rent instruments:
6:30 PM: Band Information will be at Redmond Middle School
7:30 PM: Orchestra Information will be at Clara Barton Elementary
If you have a child interested in an instrument and rental fees are a hardship, please let us know.
That’s it for this week. If you have not yet sent in supply fees and plan to do so, please do by the end of this week.
Thank you!
Kirsten Gometz
Well, we are here. What a year it has been!
From all of us, thank you for the gift of having shared this year with your child and your family. Every member of our community makes this a better and more vibrant place to be.
Last Week, I shared that Mr. Aguirre, Ms, Tynes, and Ms. Findley will all be moving to different schools next year. Ms. Mathre will also be moving within the district, to teach Safety Net at Frost Elementary. We wish her well and will miss her smiling face!
THIS WEEK:
It has been an amazing year, full of challenge and growth. We are amazingly proud of your children and have loved partnering with you. Thank you, and have a wonderful summer.
Kirsten Gometz
Hello Red El families,
What a beautiful weekend! A sign of summer, coming up quickly!
Thank you to the many of you who have supported our fun run by sending in pledges or forwarding the link to your family and friends. We are making great progress! The students will all participate in the Run for Red EL THIS THURSDAY, and will also participate in some Field Day activities as well. Please make sure they are dressed in comfortable running clothes, socks and shoes they can run in (no boots, sandals, or open toed shoes). We want them to have fun AND stay safe.
Thank you to our PTSA for their support in helping this Fun Run happen, and for providing our kiddos with popsicles once they are done! It looks like it will be a perfect day.
As we near the end of the year, we wanted to let you know of a few teachers who will be leaving for different roles in different schools. Please join me in saying thank you and wishing farewell to Mr. Aguirre (5th grade), Ms Tynes (Special Education), and Ms. Findley (1st grade). All are moving to positions and schools they are excited about, and we will miss them very much.
As a reminder, this week’s Wednesday is an early release (2:20)
NEXT Wednesday, June 19, is a FULL DAY (3:50 release).
Thursday, June 20 is the LAST Day of school and a half day (12:20 release).
Summer is getting close! We are so proud of the growth your students have made, and have loved sharing this year with you!
Dear Redmond EL Families,
We are getting very close to the end! Thank you to our amazing volunteers and our PTSA Aweards committee, as well as our Volunteer Tea committee for Friday’s celebration. It was a wonderful reminder of the power of a volunteer – special recognition to Morgan Seymour, Paul Leto, Teresa Huntley, Cody Aguirre, Carol Grammer, Kelsee Herrick, and especially Officer Marshall Tolbert, Lifetime honoree for all of his work as a lunch buddy in support of our kids.
A few reminders:
• Pledging is now open for the Run for Red El Fun Run – every dollar raised will go directly to your kids in the form of field trips, assemblies, and academic enrichment!
• The last day to turn in Library books is this Friday, June 7 – after that, the library must assign fines to make sure we have our full inventory, or that we can replace any missing books.
• Tdap immunization info for students moving on to middle school can be delivered to our office so we may update records – the printable PDF form is attached to this email.
• The last day for students is Thursday, June 20, with a 12:20 release.
Your students are doing an amazing job and we are still teaching right through the last week – so please make sure we have every student here on time every day!
Have a wonderful week!
Kirsten
Dear Redmond El Families,
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 27, because of Memorial Day.
Tuesday, May 28 is a full school day.
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Help for Our Community
As many of you know, there was a serious fire near Redmond Elementary last night. While everyone escaped safely, one of our families has been displaced and has lost almost all of their possessions. Many of you have contacted me asking how to help. These items would be most helpful:
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Thanks to the efforts of our custodian, many of our Lost and Found items have made their way back to their owners. We will hold onto any remaining items until the end of the school year, when any unclaimed items will be donated to charity.
Enjoy your long weekend and thank you for being such a wonderful and supportive community.
Kirsten
Hello all!
Just a few quick notes this week – SBA tests are scheduled this week for the following dates:
Monday, May 20: Make-up Tests
Tuesday, May 21: Grades 3 and 5
Wednesday, May 22: Grade 3
Thursday, May 23: Grades 4, 4/5Q, and 5
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 27 to celebrate Memorial Day
There IS school on Friday, May 24 and Tuesday, May 28 – Snow Make-up Days
We have been making extra efforts to reunite students with items in Lost and Found. Because we no longer have room to hold it all, we will donate items to charity after this week.
If your family is in need of children’s coats or hoodies, please come view items on Saturday, May 25 from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon by the Drop Off Lane – any unclaimed items are free to you before we donate.
Have a wonderful week!
Kirsten Gometz
Dear Redmond El Families,
THANK YOU so much for the wonderful show of appreciation you gave to our amazing teachers last week – and for the incredible potluck lunch put on by so many of you. It was a wonderful way to end a fantastic week – we are so very grateful for your partnership. Thank you, too, to all who came out on Friday night and especially to our Associate Principal Taylor Davis-Mitchell for coordinating the community meal!
Many grades will be testing this week for SBA (Smarter Balanced Assessments). Please know that our teachers have worked hard to help your 3rd-5thgraders prepare – all we ask of you is a good night’s sleep, a nutritious breakfast, and to send a healthy snack if your student is not fasting. Please make sure your student is at school ON TIME – we cannot bring them in to start testing if the session has already begun. We are aware that these can be long days and the best thing we can do is make sure that the kids – and teachers – know we believe in them. SBA schedule for this week is as follows:
Monday, 05/13: Grades 3, 4, and 4/5Quest
Tuesday, 05/14: Grades 3, 4, and CLC
Wednesday, 05/15: CLC
Thursday, 05/16: Grades 3, 4/5 Quest, 5, and CLC
Friday, 05/17: None
Finally, if your child is scheduled to test but is Sick, PLEASE do keep them home – we can arrange make-up tests as needed.
Have a wonderful week!
Kirsten Gometz
Hello Redmond El families,
This week, in addition to being the first week many grades begin SBA testing, we also celebrate teacher appreciation week! Please join me and our students in thanking our teachers for their heartfelt hard work every day – in grade level classrooms, teaching English or Safety Net or Special Education… they are amazing and we love them.
Monday and Tuesday: Bring a flower for your teacher! These can be bought, picked, or drawn with crayon – all are loved!
Wednesday: Make a card or draw a picture!
Thursday: Parent Potluck – please use the signupgenius set up by one of our parents to make and bring a food item to feed our teachers! This was HUGE hit last year!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4caaab2eabfa7-redmond1
Friday: Thank Goodness It’s Friday! – Send a “comfort item”: your teacher might appreciate – a comfy pair of socks, a nice soap, a magazine, or a thoughtful note from you – something to help them relax and enjoy the weekend, and know that their hard work is appreciated.
Thank you for helping celebrate all the hard work our teachers do every day!
Kirsten Gometz
Dear Redmond Elementary Families,
Beginning last week, and with support and coaching from our Student Council, Redmond Elementary students have been “Doing One Thing” to help our planet – picking up litter, donating old clothes, reusing or recycling items as they are able. We applaud their efforts and encourage your family to talk with your child about how to act as stewards for our planet – this Earth Week and every day.
As we care for our planet, this Friday also offers us an opportunity to honor the parts of our planet our families came from – International Night is a wonderful celebration of our diverse community. We hope you will join our PTSA and all participating families for food, fun, music, and culture. Scholarship tickets are available; contact your teacher to secure these.
Have a wonderful week – and if you haven’t already, please VOTE!
Kirsten
Dear Redmond Elementary families,
We deeply value the partnership between school and our parents and families that we share through our PTSA. Next year, we have several PTSA board chairs who will be finishing and we would love to engage you in our PTSA!
As a PTSA board member, you can help bring in extra programs, oversee yearbook creation, oversee Vision and Hearing screening for our students, or plan events like the Family Dance.
We need you! If you are interested please let me know and I will connect you with our PTSA board to talk about open roles for next year! ALL ARE WELCOME!
Contact us TODAY about options to help your school in the 2019-2020 School year!
Kirsten Gometz, Principal
Dear Redmond Elementary Families,
Welcome Back! We missed you! We hope you enjoyed your week, and that everyone is going to come back rested and healthy! (As a reminder, students must be kept home for a full 24 hours after a fever or any incidents of vomiting – we appreciate your help in keeping everyone here as healthy as possible!
This week, students will have class photos taken on Tuesday, April 16. EVERY student will receive a class photo free of charge, thanks to our friends at Lifetouch photography. Our PTSA needs volunteers to help with this process – If you are an approved LWSD volunteer, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0a49adae28a5f49-help
Next Friday, one of the best nights of the year occurs – International Night! We hope to see everyone there as we learn from one another about the many cultures at Redmond Elementary through food, dance, artifacts, and song. Tickets are $10 per family in advance, and $12 at the door as available.
Have a wonderful week!
Kirsten
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