WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!
--Superintendent Dale Lamborn

The 2010-2011 school year will begin for all students, except kindergarten, on August 23, 2010. Kindergarten students will be given an individual screening test during the first days of school. Parents of kindergarten students will be receiving a letter from the teacher with specific information relative to the testing schedule and the start of regular classroom activities. All parents and students will receive a letter from his/her principal and an additional letter from the District with specific information regarding the calendar and the start of school in your building.

Recently education and education funding have received significant attention in the press. Regardless of political affiliation or personal philosophy regarding what should or should not be taught in school; private school, charter school, or public school, the need for an educated citizenry remains a paramount need in our society. “The future belongs to the nation that best educates its citizens.’’

As we prepare students to compete in a global economy, we need to do our best, every day, to make sure we are giving them the best education possible. “An education is not something you just tip your head and they pour it in your ear. You’ve got to want it. You’ve got to reach out and claim the future for yourself.” “I want everybody to understand that nothing is going to be more important to you than just being hungry for knowledge.”

I hope students, staff, parents, and the community at large, begin the school year hungry for knowledge and that the hunger increases as the year proceeds. -Quotes from President Obama

To: Parents, Legal Guardians, Administration, Teacher, and all Patrons of Rich District Buildings:
Federal regulations have required that all schools be inspected for the presence of asbestos a toxic material that has been used in the construction industry for a number of years. Each school in the Rich School District has been inspected for asbestos containing materials and the results of the inspections are contained in an “Asbestos Management Plan.” This plan has been sent for review to the Utah State authority in charge of Asbestos Abatement.
The Asbestos Management Plan includes the results of all the inspections conducted on all of the school buildings. It also contains the results of the material samples which were taken during the inspections and the plans for asbestos abatement.
The Asbestos Management Plan for your individual school is available for review during regular working hours at the School Office. A copy of the Asbestos Management Plan can be made, on request, for a nominal fee to cover the cost of copying and handling.
Recent scientific and medical evidence has shown that asbestos containing material can be harmful to the human body. The Asbestos Management Plan shows the amount of asbestos present in each school building as well as the specific locations of the asbestos. Our District removed life threatening material from all buildings. These actions will significantly reduce the impact that asbestos containing materials can have and thus continue to maintain the standard of safety that is expected of this institution. –Superintendent Dale Lamborn

District Information

School will start Monday, August 23. School will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:21 p.m. for all students.
The middle school bus will leave the high school at 7:15 a.m. The high school bus will leave Rich Middle School around 7:15 a.m. If you have any questions regarding the time your bus leaves, contact your bus driver or Randee at 793-4501 x 300 or 793-4263.

Any new students attending North Rich Elementary or Rich Middle School not already registered should call 946-3359. RMS students are preregistered and class schedules have been mailed out. If students have any questions or concerns about their individual schedules, they are asked to contact Principal Motta. High school students are already registered. Any new high school students should call Principal Larsen at 793-2365. New students attending South Rich Elementary not already registered should call 793-2135.

School Fees

Studentbody fees for RMS will be $15. Book fees at RMS are $10. There is a $25 per sport participation fee. There are no academic fees for 6th graders. Studentbody fees for RHS are $15. Book fees are $10. There is a $30 per sport participation fee. Each vocational and art class costs $5. Students enrolled in concurrent classes will be assessed a $5 per trimester processing fee for faxes, postage, and other related costs.
Fee waivers and student insurance forms are available at the school offices.

North Rich Elementary & Rich Middle Community Councils
NRE and RMS are accepting nomination for parents interested in serving on the Community Council. Council Members are requested to attend meetings throughout the year to review learning outcomes, and to establish priorities for Trust Lands expenditures. Nominations will be accepted the week of August 23. Elections will be held on August 31.

Teacher Credentials available upon request at the district office.

SRE PTA CALENDARS – To order your calendars, contact Jaime at 793-4184.
Also, remember to save Box Tops for the PTA.

COMMUNITY COUNCIL PARENT REPRESENTATIVES 2009-2010
NRE - Susan House, Stacey Malm, Kami McKinnon, Terra Trenery, and Heather Woodfield.
SRE - Renae Barker, Marcy Cornia, Kristen Ferguson, Michelle Hopkin, and Shae Pace.
Rich Middle - Heather Brown, Jennifer Earley, Marion Johnson, and Becky Thomson
Rich High - Blair Francis, Cindy Holmes, David Cook, Jeanie Limb, and Sim Weston

highschoolsports.net website
You can access sport schedules and more at highschoolsports.net

SCREENING & SERVICES FOR INFANTS & PRESCHOOLERS

The Up-to-3 Program offers free developmental screenings for children from birth to age 3 in Rich County. Call toll-free 1-866-695-4336.
Rich School District provides services for preschoolers 3 to 5 years of age who have difficulties with hearing, vision, speech and language skills, cognitive skills, and other developmental skills. Free screenings are available by appointment. Please contact Sherrie Davis if you have any concerns about your child at 793-2135 Ext. 118 or Karen Matthews at 946-3359 Ext. 207.

Student Alert
If you know of a student, age's birth - 21,
who may have a disability that would interfere with learning,
please contact the principal or special education teacher at the school.

RHS Lab open Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS (other than sports events)
AUGUST
11- Board Meeting
16 - RMS Football and Volleyball Practice Start 7:30am
17 & 18 - Opening Institute & Teacher Workday
23 - School Begins
25 - RHS Opening Social
28 - Rich High School Rodeo
31 - NRE/RMS Assembly 8:30am
31 - NRE Back to School Night 6:00pm
SEPTEMBER
1 - SRE Back to School Night 7:00pm
6 - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL!
11 - ACT Test
15 - Board Meeting
17 - ACT Registration Deadline for October 23 Testing
Teacher Credentials available upon request at the district office.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE
8/27-28 Fri/Sat @ Cokeville Tournament
9/02 Thurs Mt. Crest 3:30/4:30/5:30/6:30pm
9/03 Fri Tabiona 12/1pm
9/09 Thurs Bear Lake 5/6:15/7:30pm
9/16 Thurs Duchesne 4/5/6pm
9/23 Thurs @ Cokeville 5/6/7pm
9/25 Sat Manila 1/2pm
9/30 Thurs @ Mt View 5/6/7pm
10/08 Fri @ Tabiona 12/1pm
10/08 Fri @ Altamont 4/5/6pm
10/09 Sat @ Duchesne 11/12/1pm
10/09 Sat @ Manila 6/7pm
10/15&16 Fri/Sat @ 1A Preview @Richfield
10/21 Thurs Altamont 4/5/6pm
10/23 Sat Morgan 2/3:15/4:30/6pm
10/28&29 Thurs/Fri State Tournament @UVU

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
8/27 Fri @ Mt. View 4pm
9/04 Sat @ Mt. Crest
9/10 Fri @ Westside 5/7pm
9/16 Thurs JV - @ Evanston 5pm
9/17 Fri @ Monticello 4/7pm
9/23 Thurs Freshmen - Star Valley 4
9/24 Fri @ Altamont 4/7pm
10/01 Fri @ Milford 7pm
10/07 Thurs JV - Evanston 4pm
10/08 Fri Duchesne 1/4pm
10/14 Thurs JV - Mt. View 4pm
10/15 Fri Whitehorse 4pm
10/22 Fri Layton Christian 4pm
10/30 Sat Quarterfinals/Home sites
11/06 Sat Semi Finals @ Snow College
11/14 Sat Finals @ SUU

MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCHEDULE
09/04 Sat @ Mt. View (Scrimmage, Jamboree) 10:00am
09/11 Sat @Big Piney 11:00am
09/16 Thurs Kemmerer 4:00pm
09/18 Sat @Mt. View 10:00am
09/25 Sat @Lyman 10:00am
10/02 Sat Star Valley 11:00am
10/09 Sat Pinedale 12:00pm

MIDDLE SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE
09/04 Sat Jamboree @ Mt. View (Scrimmage) 10:00am
7th @ Lyman, 8th @ Mt. View
09/09 Thurs @ Mt. View 5:00pm
09/11 Sat Star Valley 10:00am
09/18 Sat Kemmerer Invite 10:00am
09/23 Thurs @ Kemmerer 4:30pm
09/24 Fri Manila 4:00pm
09/25 Sat Cokeville 9:00am
10/02 Sat @ Big Piney 10:00am
10/02 Sat @ Pinedale 1:30pm
10/07 Thurs @ Star Valley 5:00pm

SCHOOL LUNCH

The cost for breakfast for elementary students will be $1.15 a meal, $.30 for reduced and no cost for free. For secondary students, breakfast prices will be $1.40 a meal, $.30 for reduced and no cost for free. School lunch prices will be $1.75 for elementary students, $2.10 for secondary students, and $2.50 for adults. We encourage you to fill out the free and reduced lunch form if you feel you qualify. The form was sent home earlier in August with a magnetic calendar. (If you did not receive a form, please contact your child's principal or Judy Jackson for a copy.) Free and reduced lunch helps the district. The government reimburses us at a higher rate for free and reduced meals served and special food commodities are sent to help supplement the food we buy. Computers will be used in the food service program to continue to insure that all free and reduced participants are kept confidential. If you think your income is close to qualifying or if you need help filling out the form, please fill free to contact Judy Jackson at 435-793-2323.

SCHOOL LUNCH MENU
The lunch menus can be found on each school site on the web - www.richschool.org

DISTRICT PHONE NUMBERS
RICH SCHOOL DISTRICT - Supt. Dale Lamborn 793-2135 x 101
RICH HIGH SCHOOL - Principal Rick Larsen 793-2365 x 105
RICH MIDDLE SCHOOL - Principal Kip Motta 946-3359 x 201
NORTH RICH ELEMENTARY - Principal Kip Motta 946-3359 x 201
SOUTH RICH ELEMENTARY - Principal Dale Lamborn 793-2135 x 101
FOOD SUPERVISOR - Judy Jackson 793-2323 x 119
TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR - Randee Cornia 793-4500 ext 300
BRIDGERLAND APPLIED TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE 793-4500