Back to School
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! RES PTO has all the back to school info you need to make this the best year yet at RES.
Register with Membership Toolkit
The Radnor PTOs use Membership Toolkit to send email communications, and all families should review/update their information at the beginning of each school year to ensure you receive emails from the RES PTO. (New families should first register as a new user.)
Membership Toolkit Registration More Info on Membership Toolkit
Membership Toolkit also hosts Radnor's districtwide online student directory. You can choose what (if any) contact information should be shared in this directory (no cost), and then have the option of purchasing access to the online directory (for a nominal fee).
If you have questions about Membership Toolkit, please contact Steve Kerr or email radnorptoptsa@gmail.com.
Donate to the RES PTO Annual Fund
Please consider showing your support of the PTO by making a one-time, tax-deductible donation to the Annual Fund. The PTO has set an Annual Fund goal for this year of $8,000 with the participation of 100+ families, and gifts of all sizes are needed and appreciated. All funds raised benefit RES students, teachers, and the Radnor community thru speaker series, family fun nights, teacher grants, and so much more. Thank you for your support!
If you have questions about the Annual Fund, please contact Ana Welsh.
Sign Up for Pretzel Fridays
This popular PTO fundraiser delivers soft pretzels to your child(ren)'s classroom at snack time on designated Fridays throughout the year. This year we've added more Preztel Fridays and lowered the price to $40/student! All sign ups are due by Sept. 29.
Register for Pretzel Fridays Pretzel Fridays Flyer
If you have questions about Pretzel Fridays, please contact Dayna Peck.
Shop for RES Spirit Gear
Show your RES pride all year with clothing and accessories from the online spirit gear store. Remember that Fridays are RES Spirit Days.
Also check out the online PTO stop for "RES" car magnets, shoe charms, and more.
Shop Radnor Spirit Gear Order from the PTO Shop
If you have questions about spirit gear, please contact Bonnie Silverberg.
Join a Discovery Club
RES is again offering a variety of after-school Discovery Clubs through the Right At School program, including sports, theater, music, cooking, chess, French, art, and more.
Registration is open thru Oct. 6 and clubs run Sept. 30 to Dec. 13. Sign up early as space is limited. If you have questions about clubs, please contact Right At School's area manager, Erica Schmidt.
Submit Your Volunteer Clearances
Any parent/guardian volunteer that will have direct contact with students must submit updated clearances every 60 months to the RTSD Human Resources Department. Submit your clearances now so you will be ready to volunteer when an opportunity presents itself.
Volunteer Clearance Information
Get Involved with RES PTO
Every parent/guardian and teacher is automatically a member of the RES PTO, with no obligation, but we want you to be involved however you can. Attending PTO meetings is a great place to start - join us on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 7pm in the RES Library.
Volunteers are also needed for a variety of roles during the 2024-2025 school year. It's a great way to meet other parents as well as connect with your kids during school events. Please consider contributing your time, skills, and excitement - that's all it takes to make the PTO a success!
RES PTO Volunteer Opportunities
If you have questions about the PTO, email radnorelementarypto@gmail.com or contact any of the PTO officers.
RTSD Back to School Central
RTSD provides a wealth of additional information on its Back to School Central page. Be sure to review the details on these programs and more:
- Completing the district's required forms on the Back to School Parent Portal
- Using Home Access Center (HAC) to find your child(ren)'s teacher assignment
- Meeting Pennsylvania requirements for immunizations, physical exams, and dental exams
- School supply lists for each grade (Note that individual teachers may request additional supplies)
- Paying for your child(ren)'s meals using EZSchoolPay, as well as applying for free or reduced meals.
- Communications on bus stop assignments and real-time bus monitoring with the Here Comes the Bus app
- Using Schoology, RTSD's online learning management system for sharing and accessing classroom-related information and communication
- Reviewing the RTSD Elementary School Handbook
Stay Informed All Year
RES PTO keeps parents/guardians informed throughout the year:
- Email newsletters - RES Express is the RES PTO e-newsletter and it's filled with PTO news, information on upcoming school and PTO events, and district happenings. Families must be registered in Membership ToolKit to receive RES Express, as well as other emails from RES PTO and your child(ren)'s homeroom parents.
- Social media - Follow RES PTO on Instagram and join the RES PTO Facebook Group for quick updates and alerts.
- Website - Check the PTO website regularly for recent announcements, calendar of events, committees and groups you can join, fundraising opportunities, and more.
- Online calendar - Add the RES calendar to your smartphone or family calendar (standard iCal | Google iCal), so school events automatically show on your calendar. Learn more about iCal calendars.
Parents/guardians are also encourage to subscribe to The Radnor Reader, a weekly e-newsletter from the RTSD Communication team highlighting school-specific and district-wide information and events. And look for regular email updates throughout the school year from Dr. Young.
RES PTO is committed to ensuring no students are left out of events or activities due to financial need. Please contact school counselor Sarah Casey to confidentially discuss or request financial support for any activity during the year.
RES Calendar
Mark your calendar for these Back to School events:
Back to School Picnic (for students and families)
Sept. 19 at 5pm
First PTO Meeting (for parents/guardians)
Oct. 10 at 7pm in the RES Library
Visit RES Calendar for more dates and details
Information for New Families
Welcome to the RES community! Whether you have kindergarteners or new 1st-5th graders, check out our Kindergarten and New Families page for additional helpful information about our school and community.
Kindergarten parents/guardians are also encouraged to review the district's Kindergarten page for more details.
Still have questions? The RES PTO is here to help!
Before and After Care
On-site before care (starting at 7:30am) and after care (until 6pm) is available through Right At School. A variety of schedules are available as well as daily drop-ins. Contact Erica Schmidt at Right At School with questions about before and after care.
