Starting tomorrow Monday, March 23rd—please post your picture on the Raccoon PTO Facebook page. Let’s stay connected 💙

Parents:  I have learned of some feee internet opportunities from AT&T, Spectrum, and Comcast.  You can learn more by visiting:  www.isbe.net/keeplearning
Help from AT&T

Accelerated Reading - Beginning today students will be able to take AR tests from home between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. They will need to use the following link to access Renaissance. (Home Connect will not work.) Open M-F only. https://hosted227.renlearn.com/187568 
Miles of Smiles was supposed to be back March 25th for restorative care (x-rays, fillings, extractions, etc.).  Due to the circumstances, we had to reschedule.  They will now be back April 22.  If your child received a yellow packet and you would like for them to have their dental work done at school, please return the packet to me when we resume school.  Thanks, Nurse Inlow
If your student takes medication at school and you will need some of the school's inventory to get through the next two weeks at home, please pick up their medication today.  Thanks - Nurse Inlow
Raccoon School will dismiss at 11:30 on Monday, March 16th.  
Raccoon Students will be bringing home a VERY IMPORTANT letter today that all parents need to read in regards to the Coronavirus.
Please read the attached preventative information provided by the CDC regarding the Coronavirus (Covid-19) 



Evan sporting his “Spelling Bee Legend” shirt, as he is our three-time reigning Spelling Bee Champ!  🐝

So proud of our very own Kathara Williams for being chosen for volleyball OBC All Conference and Lauryn Phillips for honorable mention.  Congratulations girls!  Well deserved! 

Congratulations to our Lady Devil volleyball team on winning 3rd place in the OBC tournament. 


More 3-5 reward party



3-5 grades enjoyed skating reward party 



Information from the CDC about the Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Food Drive coming soon! March 12-19. Help us to help others and watch our “Giving Tree” grow!  Flyer coming home in Monday folders. 

Fifth Annual RGS Spelling Bee Winners: 
Evan Crawford, First Place
Payton Nix, Second Place
Great Job, Boys!!! 

We have 2 confirmed cases of chickenpox, one in 4th grade and one in Pre-K.  Please do not panic! 
Frequently Asked Questions:
If my child has been vaccinated can they still get chickenpox? Yes, but less likely and usually a more mild case.
What are the signs and symptoms? Itchy rash of blisters, fever, headache, feeling tired.
Can chickenpox be serious? Not usually, but can be for babies, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.
How does chickenpox spread? The virus is spread by the infected person breathing, coughing, sneezing or touching another individual who is susceptible to the infection.
What should I do if I suspect my child has chickenpox?  KEEP THEM HOME and call your pediatrician.
Please call me at the school with any questions or concerns.  Thanks, Nurse Inlow 
Experimenting with solids and liquids by making Oobleck in 6th grade Science 




Voter Information

