RES Family News
September 7, 2026
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RES's First All School Meeting
We kicked off the school year with our first all-school meeting, centered around the theme of belonging. Students and staff gathered together to celebrate what makes our school community special and to remind each other that everyone has a place here. We also continued our beloved K–4 flower tradition, with 4th graders welcoming our newest students by giving each kindergartener a flower. It was a beautiful way to begin the year together and remind us that we all belong!
What's New
2nd Grade Relay Race
Second graders put their teamwork and speed to the test with an exciting relay race! Students cheered each other on as they raced and worked together to make it to the finish line. It was a fun afternoon of movement, teamwork, and lots of smiles!
Story Time in Kindergarten
Kindergarten students brought one of their favorite stories to life by reading Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? Together, they explored the colorful animals in the story and then got creative by making their very own animal masks! Students had fun choosing their favorite characters and proudly showing off their creations.
Reminder Summer Library books are due!
Students have been busy returning their summer readings since the first day, but we still have 684 books left to find! Mrs. Murphy is sending home reminders this week for students with any outstanding titles. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact her email: meghan.murphy@mmuusd.org
Let's track down these missing books!
Project Citizen
Project Citizen have been learning to collaborate using a breakout box activity. Students have been busting codes, working together, and learning how to come to consensus.
IT'S HERE!!
The 2026 - 2027 School Calendar is officially out! You can find the link below. Important dates to note are on the right.
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
"The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to RES! This can’t-miss event gets kids excited about reading and earns funds for our school. SAVE THE DATE for 9/28 - 10/2 and start exploring together.
Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds at the link!"
(A printed flyer will be coming directly from scholastic, so no need to take action on that yet)
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
Important Dates to Remember
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 the year.
You can view the full 2025-26 SY Calendar HERE and it was shared in the District Happenings as well!
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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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