RES Family News
October 31st, 2025
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Farm to School Taste Tests
Farm to School Taste Tests
A Taste Test is a small food sample offered in the cafeteria at lunchtime to introduce students to new flavors, textures, and smells. Samples might include fresh salsa with chips, roasted root vegetables, or a mini carrot-maple muffin. After tasting, students (and adults) vote on whether they tried it, liked it, and would try it again. Student meal accommodations are always considered. Taste Tests give children a fun, low-pressure way to explore new foods and help schools choose healthy menu items that students actually enjoy. They also reduce food waste and encourage adventurous eating. This time, some local high schoolers from MMU even stopped by to help serve samples of apples from Chapin Orchard and cheer on the younger students as they tried something new!
For more information contact Karyl Kent, MMUUSD Nutrition Director karyl.kent@mmuusd.org
What's New
Reading Together: A Visit from Members of Our School Community
Kindergarten Spanish Immersion students were thrilled to welcome three special guest readers into their classroom this week! Mrs. West, Nurse Hadley, and our principal, Mr. Rector, each shared a story with the class, making reading time extra special. Students loved listening to familiar faces read books, sparking curiosity and joy for language learning. The visitors brought enthusiasm, expression, and fun to every page. It was a wonderful opportunity for students to connect with members of our school community while celebrating the joy of storytelling. The smiles and laughter in the room made it clear—reading together is one of the best ways to learn!
Richmond Elementary School - Sibling Portrait Day
Saturday, November 1 st 10:00 am – 11:30 am
All students and their siblings (of any age) are welcome to join!
We will capture images of siblings together and individual portraits if needed.
Images are posted to our website for viewing and purchasing in about a week. It is
our Enlightened Kids price menu. This is our preschool school, private school and
sports department. Like our other Enlightened Kids programs, the images will be
25% off for the first two weeks. We will email a link, access and discount code to
your address provided at sign in. Please, no parents or pets!
When you arrive, please sign in at the table. We will photograph in that order. If
there is a wait, please make sure you are present when it is your turn.
Your patience is appreciated!
We are looking forward to photographing your children!
Title 1 Informational Meeting
As an identified Title I school, Richmond Elementary will host a family/parent informational session on Thursday, November 6th from 4:30pm to 5:30pm located in the library. Additionally, a virtual option using Google Meet will be available at this LINK. This presentation is open to any parents/caregivers of children at Richmond Elementary. Topics to be discussed include: the purpose of Title Ia funding , what it means for a school to be designated as a Title I school, and an overview of parents rights as it pertains to having a student attend a Title I school.
Harvest Luncheon: November 13th
Harvest Luncheon: November 13th
We would love to have you join us for this year's Harvest Lunch on November 13th! It's a time to break bread and build community, truly one of my favorite days of the school year! Please RSVP by November 7th so we can ensure we have just the right amount of food prepared.
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
RES PTO Information
The RES PTO is back for another year! Our next PTO Meeting is scheduled virtually for Thursday, November 6th at 8pm. If you’re interested in joining or coming back, please reach out to Jennifer Snow at res.pto@mmuusd.org for more information to get the link. You can also follow us on social media. On Facebook it is a group called Richmond Elementary School Parents and PTO. Please make sure to answer the membership questions so we know who you are. Or you can also follow us on Instagram @resptovt.
**RES Student Directory for 2025-26**
The RES PTO publishes a student directory each new school year. Students are listed by classroom, making this booklet a great resource for playdates, carpooling and other activities when you want to know who your student's classmates are. In order to be included in the directory, we need your permission. Please email Jennifer Snow at jenshawsnow@gmail.com with questions about this directory.
Click Here for Form for Student Directory
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
November 1st - Sibling Portrait Day
November 5th - 2 Hour Early Release
November 6th - Title 1 Informational Meeting
November 6th - Parent Workshop at RES
November 13th - Harvest Luncheon
November 14th - Circus Night at CHMS
November 24th - Nomvember 28th - School Recess
Community News & Events
Grades 3-8 Indoor Lacrosse Clinics Winter 2025-2026
If you have a girl in the MMUUSD district grades 3rd-8th that would be interested in some indoor winter lacrosse clinic opportunities please complete the form linked below.
The sessions will be led by Mansfield Club coaches and interested participating 8th graders.
WHO: Girls grades 3-8 interested in lacrosse
WHAT: The hour would be spent on community building, skill-development, and small sided games.
WHERE: Forever Summer Indoor facility on Wellness Dr in Williston.
WHEN: Fridays 5-6pm - 12/5, 12/12, 12/19, 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 3/5, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
HOW: Register at this link HERE
COST: $100 or donation - In order to keep this opportunity accessible to families, we're inviting participants to contribute through a donation-base payment. The cost to cover facility fees is approximately $100 per player (multi-sibling discount) for the winter. We invite you to give what you can to cover costs. If donations are not sufficient to cover costs we'll seek funding raising suggestions and supports.
WHY: Because lacrosse is awesome!
Come for one or come for all! Let's get psyched about Lax!
Questions? Email lindsaybwilcox@gmail.com
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!
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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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