RES Family News
December 21st, 2025
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December All School Meeting
Our December All School Meeting was led by Spanish Immersion 4th grade students from both classrooms. They did a wonderful job welcoming the student body, leading new greeting and mindfulness activities, and introducing Mrs. Corrigan. Mrs. Corrigan guided the school through a joyful winter sing-along and was joined by third grader Colt Vietje, who accompanied the song “Sleigh Bells” on the piano. We encourage families to ask their student(s) to share one of the songs from the morning or demonstrate the Snowflake Greeting at home.
What's New
Dictionaries Donated to Support Third Grade Students
Charles (Chuck) and Mike from the Jericho-Underhill Lions Club, also representing the Richmond Masons, visited RES third graders to present each student with a dictionary. During their visit, they spoke with students about volunteer service organizations and how these groups support local communities through fundraisers and community activities.
Students were excited to explore their new dictionaries, searching for the longest word in the world, learning how to sign the alphabet, discovering flags from around the globe, and much more.
Preschool Solstice Celebration
In PreK, all classes have been thinking about our light - the kindness that shines from within that we share with others. One small light may not seem like much, but when we all shine together the glow radiates wide and bright. The culmination of this was our Solstice Celebration. PreK students and their families walked on a contemplation spiral, where students celebrated their growth both as learners and as humans. Each student placed their handmade lantern along the spiral to share their brilliance. At the center of the Spiral, our generous families left donations of food and warm socks & blankets around the Giving Tree. These items will be delivered to the Richmond Food Shelf & Thrift Store, so our light and kindness will shine into our community.
Penguin Plunge - Mr. Rector needs your help!
The five Elementary School Principals of MMUUSD are taking the Cool Schools plunge to support Special Olympics Vermont and its mission to foster inclusion and acceptance of individuals with intellectual disabilities! Mr. Rector is braving the icy waters to make a difference—please consider supporting our efforts and help us reach our fundraising goal by donating HERE. Your donation will help provide year-round sports training and competition for athletes and build a more inclusive community!
Together, we can make a big splash for a great cause!
Reducing Traffic Congestion Through
Bus Transportation
We encourage families to take advantage of our school bus transportation whenever possible. Riding the bus helps reduce traffic congestion during arrival and dismissal, making our school campus safer and more efficient for everyone. Fewer cars also mean less waiting, smoother drop-off and pick-up times, and a more environmentally friendly start and end to the school day.
VOLUNTEERING
**If you think you might VOLUNTEER at any point during the school year, please be sure to fill out the Volunteer Form now.**
It is much easier to fill it out now so you can be cleared to volunteer at any point during the school year.
RES PTO
Richmond Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization Survey
The RES PTO is made up primarily of a group of parents who want to make a difference at Richmond Elementary School, and we would love to hear your thoughts on what could make the PTO more impactful.
Please fill out this survey to help us understand what the PTO means to you!
Please click HERE to access the survey.
RES Daily Information
ATTENDANCE
Consistent and regular attendance is paramount to student development and success. On time arrival provides a student with the most positive start to the day. If your student will be absent or tardy, please be sure to enter the information PickUp Patrol by 8:00am. Our first priority is your child's safety. If the absence or tardy is not entered into PickUp Patrol by 8:30am the office will begin to contact families. Students are marked absent until they have checked in with the office.
**Information about PickUp Patrol will be sent out by the end of the week**
From the Nurse
District Illness Guidelines
*Stay Home When Sick*
Students and staff should stay home with any potentially contagious illnesses or symptoms including the following:
Vomiting or Diarrhea - must be 24 hours symptom-free and able to tolerate food and drink before returning to school.
Fever 100.4 or greater - must be home until fever-free without the use of medication for greater than 24 hours.
Any infection requiring antibiotics - keep your student home until they have been on antibiotics for 24 hours.
A persistent cough that disrupts regular activity.
Excessive nasal drainage - check with your child’s doctor before sending your child back to school.
Unexplained rash - check with your child’s doctor before sending your child to school.
Red or draining eyes - check with your child’s doctor before sending your child to school.
COVID-19 - stay home until fever-free without medication for 24 hours and symptoms have improved. Please report any COVID-19 to the school nurse.
Influenza - stay home until fever-free without medication for 24 hours and symptoms have improved. Please report any influenza to the school nurse.
Any other symptoms or illness that impede a student’s ability to learn or staff’s ability to work.
Revised March 2024
Important Dates to Remember
January 14th - 2 Hour Early Release
January 19th - NO School
January 21st - Snow Motion Begins (Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 2)
January 22nd - Snow Motion Begins (Grade 1, Grade 3/4 SI, and Kindergarten)
Community News & Events
Bus Transportation
Below is transportation information for the upcoming school year. Please contact the Bus Garage with any questions you may have. They can be reached at 802-899-4840 or transportation@mmuusd.org.
Food Service
For the 2025-2026 school year, school meals will continue to be free. Even though there is no charge for snack and lunch, we encourage you to fill out this application for free and reduced-price school meals. If many families fill out and return this form, we will get more money from the federal government for free school meals now and in the future. We will also get more money for other school programs. Filling out this form also helps our community provide free summer meals to all kids, and free meals to kids in childcare. HERE is additional information outlining food service, free and reduced lunch, and common questions asked.
From the District
2025-2026 SY District Calendar
The district has put out the SY calendar for next year over the weekend. There are minimal changes compared to this year’s school calendar. The First Student Day is back on a Wednesday (August 27th).
You can view the full 2025-26 SY Calendar HERE and it was shared in the District Happenings as well!
STAY CONNECTED with WHAT'S HAPPENING @ RES
Richmond Elementary School
Richmond Elementary School
Email: resoffice@mmuusd.org
Location: 125 School St, Richmond, VT 05477
Phone: 802.434.2461
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