Newsletter – November 25, 2009

Calendar of Events

11/26 Happy Thanksgiving!

12/4 iPod drawing, 3^rd grade raffle

12/8 PTO 5:45 pm

School Committee 7:00 pm

12/11 Barnes and Noble Fundraiser

Happy Thanksgiving

The staff would like to wish the Richmond School community a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Thank you for Tammy, Sandi, and Joe for putting on a wonderful meal on Monday. The food was terrific! Thank you to the parents that helped to serve or clean up: Kim Lopez, Larry Haywood, Christine Triantos, Amy Brentano, Kelly Smedvig, Vicky Biancolo, Sara Palmer, Evelyn Garstang, Tecia Szymanski, and Robert Keyes. Thank you to the Jazz Band and Mrs. Mullen for the wonderful music.

Goodwill Food Drive

Thank you to everyone who donated food for the student council food drive. It is good to know that others will have an easier time due to your generosity.

Honor Roll Fall Trimester 2009

Congratulations to the following students who made the honor roll this trimester!
8th Grade
High Honors: Julie Castagna, Jennifer Evans, Ashley Glass, Jason Konowitch, Emily Martin, Bridget Mara-Williams, Olivia Piazza
Honors: Ashley Harrington, Thomas Randolph
Honorable Mention: Collin Goodrich, Taylor Fohrhaltz-Burbank, Schuyler Fohrhaltz-Burbank, David Wyatt
7th Grade
High Honors: Jordan Begley, Lexi Danko, Mollie DiNicola, Alyssa Doerle, Mia Smith,
Honors: Jared Renzi, Dina Bilotta, Alexandra Glass, Ceci Reynolds, Kevin Stasiewski
Honorable Mention: Jessica Bilotta, Matas Rudzinskas

After  School Activities

Please be prompt in picking your child up after school. Staff who offer extra help, art, play, etc. have appointments they need to keep, and if you are late, they must stay with your child until you arrive. If you are not picking up your child, please make sure your child has a note or you have called the school to confirm the change in plans. Please help us in our attempt to keep our students safe.

After School Activities and Absences

Students may not attend after school activities if they were absent from school that day due to illness.

Annual Holiday Concert

Please join us for our annual holiday concert on Wednesday, December 16 at 6:30 pm. The concert band, jazz band and chorus will be performing. The snowdate is Thursday, December 17.  For detailed information, see attached letter below.

Holiday Gifts

We are selling aluminum water bottles that say Richmond Goes Green for $10, pencils made from recycled denim for 2 for $1, and car magnets that say RCD surrounded by the words Richmond Consolidated School for $5. Please come in and “shop” or send a check in with your request. An order form will be attached to the newsletter next week.

Greenraising Thank you

Many, many thanks to all those who ordered from Greenraising.  Items will arrive at the school by Dec. 11.  Your support of the Second Grade class is greatly appreciated!!!

K-2 Co-Ed Winter Basketball

Girls 3rd Grade Basketball

Join us for boys & girls, K-2 after-school basketball AND Girls 3rd grade basketball on Fridays from 3-4 pm, beginning on November 20.  Basketball basics, skills development, scrimmaging and FUN!  Meet us in the Gym after school or Contact Ruth Hanavan at 413-822-1460 or ruth@thehanavans.com or Kelly Smedvig at 413-441-0043.  We are also looking for parent volunteers/coaches/helpers!  Let us know if you want to help out.

IPod Touch Raffle

The third grade class is raffling off a red-hot holiday item: an iPod Touch! It’s an iPod, a pocket computer, and a game player all rolled into one. Tickets are $5.00 each, or five for $20.00. The drawing will be on Dec 4, in plenty of time for the holidays. If you’d like to buy a ticket, ask a third grader or contact Christine Triantos (698 2421 or crtriantos@gmail.com).

Common Ground: Views of Richmond, MA

An exhibition of new landscapes by local Richmond artist, Marion Grant, will be on view at the Richmond Free Public Library in Richmond, MA from Thursday, December 3, 2009 through Monday, January 30, 2010.

The public is cordially invited to attend the Opening Reception and Talk on Thursday, December 3 from 5-7:30 PM.  (Snow date for the Opening is Saturday, December 5 from noon to 2 PM.)  Grant will discuss her methods for capturing landscape in oils at 6 PM, and light refreshments will be served.  A percentage of the exhibition sales will benefit the library’s programs.

There will also be a Free Children’s Program on Saturday, December 5, from 10:30 to noon called “Seasonal Landscapes in Collage.”  All ages are invited.  Space is limited and pre-registration is suggested. Call 413-698-3834 to register.

Save Your 5 Cent Cans and Bottles!

The second grade class is raising money this year by recycling 5 cent deposit cans and bottles. Containers are available at Kiss and Ride and in the lobby for convenient drop off. Thank you for supporting the second grade!

Swim Club at the Gladys Allen Brigham

Ages 6-18 are welcome! Sign-up is Monday, Jan 11^th to Friday, Jan 15^th at the Gladys Allen Brigham Community Center. Practice starts Tues Jan 19^th and runs through the end of March. Experience not necessary but must be able to swim length of 25 yard pool). Practices will be Tues 6-7 pm and Wed 4:45-5:45 pm. Fee is $40 plus $25 registration fee. Needed items: swim cap, practice bathing suit, towel and goggles. Any questions, please call 442-5174 ext 25 or email plantm@misericordia.edu

Barnes and Noble PTO Fundraiser Night

Friday, December 11th, is our Barnes and Noble Fundraiser.  Just mention that you would like to support the Richmond School when paying for your purchases in the Pittsfield Barnes and Noble store and a portion of your purchase will go to the Richmond PTO. Last year we earned almost $800.00, with the monies donated to the school library.  There is no set time for you to shop just make sure you mention our school at check out.

Clock Raffle

Come and see the clock handcrafted and donated by Dr. Bob Malinowski. It is in the lobby of the school. All proceeds to go toward the Richmond School 7th and 8th grade trip to Washington, DC. Tickets: $1.00 each or 7 for $5.00

Purchase tickets at:

• At Richmond School office; or

• Call Lisa Martin – 698-2174

Drawing to be held on December 16th

at Richmond School.

Congratulations to Melani Mielke, who won the iPod raffle!

Get Ready…It Won’t Be Long

Seasonal ski or board rentals $135 – Choose a Ski or Board Package and keep them for the season. The Rental and Repair Shop at Bousquet is NOW open Monday - Friday from 9am to 4pm for tuning, mounting and seasonal rentals. Get ready because the season is just around the corner. Ski/Snowboard Tune Up $25 - $35, Mounting/Remount $25, System Mounting/Snowboard Mounting $15, Quick Wax $10 and  Hand Race Tunes $50/$75.
Ask about our Seasonal Tuning Specials!
Call Shana or Bob at 413.442.8316 ext. 13. For additional tune up information and pricing go to our website www.bousquets.com and then click on Tune and Repair Shop.
Drop your equipment off with a copy of this email before December 15th and take advantage of a 10% discount in the repair shop. Wednesdays are Richmond Day at Bousquet

Beginning Wed, January 6^th, from 4-8 PM for a 6 week program , all Richmond children and parents are invited to ski at Bousquet, take lessons, spend time with parents or just meet up with friends for an evening of Ski/Snowboard lesson package (6 lessons)______ $115.00

Ski/Snowboard lessons pass holders (6 lessons)      ______ $105.00

Ski/Snowboard only(6weeks    ______ $80.00

Need rentals (includes helmet) ______ $80.00

Parents: If you are taking advantage of this great offer, please submit a separate registration form. Please include payment with registration. All forms must be received by Friday December 18^th.  Please sign and include Bousquets’ wavier (enclosed).

Questions: Contact Cindy Bartlett at (snowsports@bousquets.com) or 442 8316

Operation Troop Support

The American Red Cross invites you to support their annual drive to send holiday cheer packages to our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. Items must be dropped off by December 4^th at Chapter House, 480 West Street, Pittsfield, MA, Monday – Friday 8:30-4:30 pm. If you have questions, please call Kate at 442.1506 ext 15. Items accepted include: Powdered Gatorade, Individually wrapped snacks and candy, variety pack cereals, cup of soups, pocket sized hand wipes, ziplock bags, green or brown bandanas, cotton socks (not white), foot powder, and monetary donations.

Handling Holiday Meltdowns

The Montessori School of the Berkshires is presenting a workshop with author and educator Bill Corbett. This 2 hour workshop is intended for parents of students in PK to grade 6. For more information, please call Kehr Davis 413.637.3662 or email kehr@berkshiremontessori.org.

A letter to all Band and Chorus members:

November 25, 2009

Dear Chorus, Concert Band and Jazz Band Parents,

Our annual Holiday music performance  and art show will be held on Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00 p.m. in the gymnasium (Snowdate, December 17). The schedule for the evening will be as follows:

6:15 p.m. – Band members will warm up on the stage.

6:40 p.m. – Chorus will warm up in room 104.

7:00 p.m. – Concert begins: Jazz Band, Chorus, Concert Band. There will be no

intermission. We invite all to view the displayed art work before and after the concert.

The dress attire will be as follows: For the boys – black dress pants and white dress shirts with ties; and for the girls – black skirts or black dress pants with white blouses. No jeans or sneakers, please.

All woodwind players should make sure that they have an extra reed. I need to order any extra supplies no later than Friday, December 11^th.

Please encourage your child to practice regularly in the few remaining weeks before the concert. Everyone in the band has the potential to play all of the pieces that we will perform. Band members must know all five of their pieces in order to perform all five of the pieces in this concert. For example if a student is able to play only four pieces, I will ask him/her not to play the fifth piece.

The chorus has potential and a nice sound. As usual, I am trying to encourage the singers to sing louder. Again this year, Peter Serkin will accompany the chorus on the piano. The sectionals do help a great deal, and I will schedule a couple more of these practices.

In order to put the finishing touches on our performance, we have scheduled the following extra practices the week of the concert:

Monday, December 14, 7:30 a.m. – Jazz Band

Tuesday, December 15, 7:30 a.m. – Chorus with Peter Serkin accompanying.

Wednesday, December 16, 7:30 a.m. – Jazz Band. There will be no jazz band rehearsal on Friday, December 18^th.

Wednesday, December 17^th – during the school day, the Concert Band and Chorus will rehearse. All band members need to remember to bring their instruments to school.

Call me if you have any questions or problems. I look forward to seeing you on December 16^th.

Sincerely,

Joy Mullen

FRUIT BOXES FOR MMRHS

Cotey Wojtkowski and Sophie Randolph are selling Fresh Citrus for the MMRHS band.  This is high quality citrus shipped directly from Florida and the apples and pears are from Washington.  It’s healthy, economical and will help a good cause, The MMRHS band!

Mixed Fruit Boxes:

Small Mixed Fruit Box (Approx 14 lbs, 24-30 count)  $24.00

Holiday Fruits Sampler (Approx 10lbs, 15-20 count)   $20.00

Tropical Mixed Fruit Box (Approx 24 lbs, 30-35 count) $34.00

Triple Treat Gold (3 pineapples)                                $18.00

Apples and Pears:

Red Delicious Apples (40 – 44 count)                  $23.00

Golden Delicious Apples (40-44 count)                 $23.00

Granny Smith Apples (40-44 count)                     $23.00

Mixed Apples (40-44 count)                                $25.00

Includes red, golden, granny smith, fuji and braeburn

Apple and Pear Combo (36-44 count)                   $25.00

Includes Red, golden, granny smith, fuji, braeburn Apples & D’Anjou Pears

D’Anjou Pear Box (22 – 30 count)                        $17.00

Citrus Fruits:

Navel Oranges (small box 24-44 count)                $19.00

Navel Oranges (large box 48-88 count)                 $27.00

Ruby Red Grapefruit (small box 18-24 count)        $18.00

Ruby Red Grapefruit (large box 36 – 48 count)      $26.00

Tangelos (small box 40-60 count)                        $18.00

Small Citrus Combo                                           $21.00

(8-10 grapefruit & 16-20 oranges)

To order, please call Michele Wojtkowski 698-3336 or Sophie Randolph for home delivery 698-2944. Orders should be completed by Friday, November 27^th.

Snow Day Last Friday

Please be patient as we get all of our data in!  Thank you!

Newsletter- October 30, 2009

RICHMOND CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL

Newsletter- October 30, 2009

Telephone 413.698.2207 – Facsimile 413.698.3199

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10/31 Trick or Treat in Richmond, 5-7 pm

11/5 Picture Re-takes

11/7 CRAFT FAIR, 10 am -3 pm
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