UPDATES & REMINDERS
Projected Enrollment Information Needed!  Do you know of any resident families that will be having a new student enrolling into Raymond School next school year? Please have them contact the school office at (262) 835-2929 (press option #5). Â
If you have a child that will be entering 4K next fall, mark your calendars! There will be a 4K Orientation held on March 27th. Click on the following link to sign up: March 27th 4K Orientation Sign-up  If you cannot make that date, we will be scheduling another one some time in June, stay tuned for those details...  Â
It's time to order yearbooks!  Please note that yearbooks were not included with the photo packages this year. They are $15 each and you can order them online through Mortensen Photography: https://mortensen.orderschoolpix.com/56102 Password: prepay
If your child is interested in learning computer science and coding, they should join us for 6-8th grade Girls Who Code! All students are invited to join this coding club. We will meet on Thursdays starting February 2nd from 2:30-3:30. You can get a permission slip in the office or from Mrs. Rodriguez (rodrzoe@raymond.k12.wi.us). Hope to see you there!Â
FROM THE PRINCIPAL
During the month that we observe Dr. Martin Luther King Junior's Birthday I thought it might be appropriate to remind you one part of how Raymond School teaches students about kindness and respecting differences. Our school uses the Second Step curriculum for students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Second step is most often taught once a week in our classrooms. In grades K-5 Unit 3 is about Empathy and Kindness. According to Ms. Ward, our school counselor, students are taught how it feels to walk in someone else's shoes, as well as how to treat others with kindness and respect. Ms. Ward teaches the 6th-8th grade lessons including Unit 2 which includes lessons on Bullying and Harassment. The students will be finishing these lessons in the next couple of weeks. The topics covered include the kinds of bullying and harassment, the effects on the victims, standing up and staying safe, how to be an upstander, our rights and responsibilities when it comes to bullying and harassment and what we can do to continue to make positive change at Raymond. It is important for families to understand that not all unkind treatment is bullying. Sometimes it is a situation of conflict or simply one human being mean to another. This month's Buddy theme centered on Respecting Differences and Fairness - each team of buddies engaged in age appropriate discussions and activities related to the theme. (check out photos on FB and the gallery below of our most recent buddy activity).Â
-Mr. Peterson
Need to report a student absence? We encourage you to notify the attendance office via EMAIL:
Check the Raymond Community Calendar below for the daily events that are scheduled. Â
This includes field trips, concerts, end-of-the-year events, School Board / PTO meeting dates, and more.
What's for Lunch? Â
MENU CHANGE FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 23rd - Taher will be subbing out the Shrimp Poppers with Mini Corn Dogs, the rest of the menu will stay the same.Â
See the Lunch Menu below. Note that lunch prices are listed on the menu and you can find an application for reduced lunch on the Lunch page of our website: Raymond School Lunch. Lunch payments can be made via E-funds (E-funds for Schools) or checks can be given in the office, payable to: RAYMOND CONSORTIUM. Â
*** Reminder that lunch is not free this year. You can view your child's purchases along with their lunch balance in Skyward: Skyward Family Access ***Â
Note from TAHER:  Starting in January, the option to buy an extra entree will be available every day. The cost is $2.50 - see bottom of the menu. You must have a positive balance in your lunch account for your child to be able to purchase an extra entree.
ATHLETICS
~ COACH VACANCIES
Track coach needed for the spring season (this is a paid position) please help spread the word!
VOLLEYBALL
6th - 8th grade Boys and Girls Volleyball Tryouts will be February 13th and 14th - from 2:30-3:30pm
Contact our Athletic Director, Mr. Wolff - wolfjam@raymond.k12.wi.us
The following link will take you directly to our website where you can find the latest information regarding Raymond School Athletics:Â raymond.k12.wi.us/athletics/Â
CURRENT COACHES
A Boys Basketball - Cory Marten…corymarten@gmail.comÂ
B Boys Basketball - Ty Geschke… corymarten@gmail.com
Cheerleading - Alexa Tenhagen…tenhale@raymond.k12.wi.usÂ
NEW LAW- Concussion.Cardiac Agreement must be signed
https://raymond.k12.wi.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Concussion.Cardiac-Agreement-1.pdf
PTO - pto@raymond.k12.wi.us
You can keep up-to-date with all of the latest PTO happenings, and find out how you can be a part of your wonderful PTO, by joining their Facebook Group: PTO - Raymond Elementary School. Check the school's event calendar for monthly meeting dates. You are encouraged to attend - many hands make light work!
See the PTO page on the website for meeting minutes and more: raymond.k12.wi.us/support-raymond-school/pto/Â
Help needed for the Valentine's Carnival on February 14th. You can sign up by clicking the following link:Â
Raymond School Foundation
The Raymond School Foundation outdoor classroom project has made significant progress this summer. The foundation has not completed the project quite yet and is seeking the additional funds to complete the area that all students may access four outdoor experiential learning opportunities. Consider making a donation to help support the foundation and to help them complete the project. Click on the link below to find out more and to donate.
Community Happenings/Other Information
Check out this week's photo gallery! Â
Please feel free to share any photos that you may take while attending school events with Mitzi at cozamit@raymond.k12.wi.usÂ
