Richmond SchoolSchool News & Announcements
For the latest newsletter from Richmond, click here for the January Shinbun Interested in Richmond Elementary for 2012-13?
Enrollment and Transfer is the department you need Below is a link to get you started with the Enrollment and Transfer department. http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools-c/make_a_choice.php To visit the classrooms, here more about the program, You must attend one (1) mandatory meeting to be eligible for the lottery. Thank you for your interest in our school and program!
to contact first in regards to attending a non-neighborhood school,
such as Richmond, which is a 100% lottery school.
The lottery opens on Feb 10th and closes on March 9th.
It will help answer your questions about the lottery process,
timelines, and the Portland Public Schools district boundaries.
and ask any questions please call the office at 503.916.6220
to schedule a tour. Tours are most Wednesdays at
8:15am.to schedule a tour.
The two dates scheduled are Tuesday, Feb 21 & Monday, March 5th
Both meetings are at 7pm in the Cafeteria.
You only have to attend ONE of those nights and do not need to register.
Welcome Back
Happy New Year! We hope you all had a wonderful winter break and that 2012 is off to a great start. Below are some upcoming events and important dates:
Friday, 1/6 - Principal's Coffee - 8:15 AM in the Cafeteria
Friday, 1/13: New Year Celebration, Richmond Cafeteria at 6:30 PM
Monday, 1/16: No School - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Wednesday, 1/18: Late Opening, School Begins at 10:00 AM
Wednesday, 1/18: TAG Advisory Meeting, 2:30 PM in the Library
Cultural Exchange
Thanks to all the families who hosted students from our sister school Katoh. Our guests had a wonderful visit. It was a great moment when our students took to the stage to introduce (in English and Japanese) their guests. These moments are a real reminder of how building and maintaining these cross-cultural relationships is a critical piece of the vitality of our immersion program.
Please consider hosting a student from Sumaura School in February. They are bringing 32 students, so we need your help. If interested, please contact Andrea Obana from Oya No Kai. Thanks!
For More Information about TAG, please click Here
Please contact Matt Goldstein with any questions. We look forward to seeing you - bring your questions.
Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year
It is with great privilege that we welcome you to the 2011-2012 School Year. We hope summer provided ample opportunities to enjoy some sunshine, read some exciting books, and spend time with friends and family. Summer always provides a wonderful time to explore, relax, and re-charge our batteries for the upcoming school year. We are confident that the 2011-2012 school year will be yet another great year at Richmond.
Thanks to a monumental effort by Dan - the hallways and classrooms of Richmond are sparkling! The work at Richmond represents a true collaboration. At the forefront is an incredibly dedicated group of teachers, many who have been working for the last several weeks to prepare for the year. Their work is sustained and enriched by a talented team of specialists and other support staff. Our parent community provides a constant flow of assistance, volunteering incredible amounts of time and energy, contributing to our school in countless ways. Finally, our students are truly the best – working hard, laughing and smiling, and always willing to accept a new challenge. It is truly a team effort, and each and every day, we take great pride in our work and embrace opportunities to get better.
As we prepare ourselves for the upcoming year, we look towards building on the great success of the 2010-2011 school year. Our students performed incredibly well in both English and Japanese. The success of our students is a result of an incredible collaborative effort between the English and Japanese teachers (see staff list on back), other Richmond staff, and the families of all our students. Each and every day, our students arrive at Richmond ready to learn and excited to immerse themselves in Japanese language and culture.
With almost 650 students, our success is hinged upon providing a safe, nurturing, and challenging learning environment. We thank you in advance for abiding by school and district guidelines and policies, especially those put in place to ensure the safety of our students. We realize the critical nature of building a strong connection between school and home. Whether you are reading a classroom newsletter, our monthly school newsletter, an email from our “Big-Tent” List-serve, or going to www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/richmond , our goal is to provide timely, accurate, and critical information. In addition, we look forward to hearing from you: you are always welcome to stop by the office, call, or email with any questions, comments, or concerns you may have.
Again, we would like to welcome you to the 2011-2012 School Year. We look forward to another wonderful year.
2011 - 2012 School Year Calendar : Click HERE for the 2011-2012 Calendar.
