Richards School

Welcome Back Teachers & Staff!

The Newport School Board will be holding a meeting Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 5pm. Attached please see the meeting notice. Thank you. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/3421749/Board_Posting__08.24.2023__1_.pdf

Please see the 23-24 bus routes and letter with important transportation information. Link to Important letter with transportation information: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/3374292/Bus_Route_Changes_2023-2024__1_.pdf Link to bus routes: https://www.sau43.org/documents/parents/transportation/2023-2024-school-year-transportation/2023-2024-bus-routes/499972

The Newport School Board will be holding a meeting Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 5pm. Attached please see the meeting notice. Thank you. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/3351516/Board_Posting__08.10.2023__1___1_.pdf

It's not too late to register your child for kindergarten! In order for your child to qualify for kindergarten, you must be a Newport resident and your child must be 5 years old by September 30, 2023. If you, or someone you know has an incoming kindergarten age child please direct them to sau43.org to complete a pre-registration as soon as possible. You may also call Ashlee Pickering at (603) 865-9426 for more information.

Richards School Summer Program- IMPORTANT INFO! Montshire Field Trip is TOMORROW, Tuesday, 7/18. The bus departs at 9 am and returns at 3:30 pm. All students attending need a signed permission slip. Lunch will be provided. **If your child dismisses from summer school at noon or has not signed up for field trips prior to today, we will plan to see them Wednesday 7/19.

The Newport School Board will be holding a meeting Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 5pm. Attached please see the meeting notice. Thank you https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/3249754/Board_Posting__07.13.2023__3_.pdf

The Newport School Board will be holding a meeting Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 5pm. Attached please see the meeting notice. Thank you https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/3200732/Board_Posting__06.29.23.pdf

The Newport School District will be holding 2 meetings this Thursday, June 22. The first meeting will be at 8:00am to discuss contract/agreement for the Bus Barn. The School Board is not conducting a formal meeting. This is a joint meeting between selected members of the school board and selected members of the selectboard. The second meeting will be at 5:30pm. This will be our formal School Board Meeting. I have attached both agendas. We hope you can join us. 1st School Board Meeting https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/3157073/A.M._School_Board_Meeting_June_22__2023__1___1___1_.pdf 2nd School Board Meeting https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/3146732/Board_Posting__06.22.2023__5_.pdf

The Newport School Board will be holding an unscheduled meeting due to a letter received from the Board of Selectmen regarding the Bus Barn, telling us we are expected to vacate the property by June 30 . Please see attached Board Posting/Agenda as well as the Letter from the Board of Selectmen. Please join us this Friday, June 16 at 6:00PM, your voice matters. Letter from Board Selectmen- https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/3129669/Letter_From_Town_to_School.pdf School Board Posting and Agenda- https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/3129668/Board_Posting__06.16.2023__1___2_.pdf

Emailed to Newport School District Families Friday, June 9, 2023 Bus Transportation Issues for the Week of June 12-15, 2023 Dear Newport School District Families, We would like to inform you of some changes to bus routes next week June 12-15, 2023. We will only have 3 bus drivers during this week due to a driver shortage. Due to this shortage, we regret to inform you that we will be unable to provide transportation for our preschool students during this period. We understand that this may cause inconvenience and we sincerely apologize for any disruption this may cause to your family's routine. To ensure that we can accommodate as many students as possible, we have made the decision to combine bus routes. We will be splitting Bus 10 riders between Bus 4 and Bus 3. All Bus 11 riders will change to Bus 7. Please review to familiarize yourself with any changes that may affect your child's transportation. We understand that this transition may present challenges, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Our dedicated team is working to address the driver shortage. If you have any questions or concerns about this transportation transition,please reach out to our transportation coordinator, Caleb Godwin. He will be happy to assist you and can be contacted via email at cgodwin@sau43.org or by phone at (603) 454-8448. Once again, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this situation. We assure you that we are making every effort to ensure that all students receive transportation to school. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation, Donna, Superintendent Bus 7 https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/3118454/Bus_Route_7___6__1_.pdf Bus 4 & 10 https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/3118455/Bus_Route_10___4__1_.pdf Bus 3 & 10 https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/3118456/Bus_Route_3___10__1_.pdf

Message sent to Newport School District Families June 6, 2023 Dear Newport School District Families, We are writing to inform you about a recent staff medical emergency that occurred at Richards Elementary School, which required the implementation of a Shelter in Place protocol. During the incident, emergency responders needed access to the building to provide immediate medical assistance. The Shelter in Place procedure ensured their swift entry without causing any disruptions to the students or staff. When in a Shelter in Place there is no harm to the students or staff. It is a way to keep the hallways clear. In the classroom learning is still continuing. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time, and we remain committed to maintaining the safety and well-being of our school community. Donna, Superintendent

It's Spirit Week at Richards School from June 12-June 15th!

Message sent to Newport School District Families Saturday, June 3, 2023 Bus Transportation Issues for Week of June 5th to June 9th Dear Newport School District Families, I am very sorry to be sending this letter out on a Saturday. But, due to circumstances out of our control we are having to change how we transport students this upcoming week. We wanted to inform you about an important update regarding our transportation services during the week of June 5th - 9th. Unfortunately, we are currently facing a driver shortage, which has necessitated some changes to our bus routes. We will only have 2 bus drivers during this week. Due to this shortage, we regret to inform you that we will be unable to provide transportation for our preschool students during this period. We understand that this may cause inconvenience and we sincerely apologize for any disruption this may cause to your family's routine. To ensure that we can accommodate as many students as possible, we have made the decision to combine bus routes. Specifically, bus 4 and bus 3 riders will now be merged onto bus 10 and bus 7. We have attached the updated bus route information for your reference. Please review it carefully to familiarize yourself with any changes that may affect your child's transportation. We understand that this transition may present challenges, and we truly appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. Our dedicated team is working diligently to address the driver shortage and minimize any further inconveniences. If you have any questions or concerns about this transportation transition, we encourage you to reach out to our transportation coordinator, Caleb Godwin. He can be contacted via email at cgodwin@sau43.org or by phone at (603) 454-8448. Mr. Godwin will be happy to assist you and provide any additional information you may require. Once again, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused by this situation. We assure you that we are making every effort to ensure that all students receive transportation to school. Your cooperation and understanding are greatly appreciated as we navigate this challenge together. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. Donna, Superintendent Bus Route 10, 3, and 4 https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/3094595/Bus_Route_10__4__3.pdf Bus Route 7, 6, 3, and 4 https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/3094596/Bus_Route_7__6__3__4.pdf

Please see the important message attached regarding a shelter in place at Newport Middle High School. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/3083489/Shelter_in_Place___2_.pdf

Please see the attached document with important information that was sent to families via email. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2797/SAU43/3069129/Incident_at_Middle_high_School_5_26.pdf

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Thank you Tiger Nation for your support by voting Yes on Warrant Article 21!

Do you recognize any of these items? Richards has many lost and found items looking for their owners. Please have your students claim their belongings as soon as possible. At the end of the school year, all items will be donated.

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