Q. Chambers- RISD

Impacting the lives of our youth one student at a time!

[Richland Elementary @RLErockets1]

Love was in the air last night! 💍❣️A few of our Richland family had the joy of celebrating Taylor & Wesley as they officially became the Parkers!

Congratulations to the newlyweds! We are so excited for you both and wish you a lifetime filled with love, laughter, and endless happiness! 🤍✨ #RocketFam 🚀 @billgattus @dylanlkirk @TaylorD_SLP @OfcQRisd

[Richland Elementary @RLErockets1]

Huge thank you to our amazing partners at UTD UTeach Dallas Community for the thoughtful Teacher Appreciation Week goodie baskets! Your generosity and support mean so much to our staff and truly made our week extra special. We are so grateful for the love you show our teachers! 💙🍎✨ @billgattus @utdweteachcs @EmilyHennessy18

[Richland Elementary @RLErockets1]

💃🕺 Tonight’s RLE 4th–6th grade Fiesta Dance, hosted by StuCo, was a total hit!!! From the music to the moves to all the bright fiesta vibes, it was a night full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories!! Our Rockets definitely know how to celebrate in style! 🎉 @billgattus

[Richland Elementary @RLErockets1]

Our first round of Give-A-Thon prizes kicked off yesterday and we started STRONG with silly stringing the principal! 🎉😂 Mr. Gattus was the best sport and took it like a champ & our students had an absolute blast! This is just the beginning… more fun to come! 🤩 @billgattus

[Richland Elementary @RLErockets1]

RLE Families,

Over the weekend, a glitch in the system caused our fundraiser to shut down a day early. We’re sorry for the inconvenience, but great news – we’ve re-opened the fundraiser and extended it to Friday at 11 PM! There’s still plenty of time to win some awesome awards, and we are only $2,000 away from a SLIME TIME LIVE TV Show at RLE!

Richland Elementary PTA – GIVE-A-THON!
Help us reach our goal of raising $7,000 for RLE! Your donations support:

Re-stocking our clothes closet
Exciting Field Day activities
Student experiences
Teacher supplies
Staff appreciation
🏆 PRIZES:
Top Individual Fundraisers:
🥇 1st Place: Principal for the Day
🥈 2nd Place: Ice Cream Party
🥉 3rd Place: Silly String the Principal

Fundraising Milestones:
💵 Raise $50 → PE Game Party
💵 Raise $100 → Silly String the Principal
💵 Raise $200 → Popcorn & Movie Party + Silly String the Principal

Class & Grade Level Prizes:
🍕 Top Class: Pizza Party
🍦 Top Grade Level: Popsicle Party

📲 Donate Today!
Type this link or scan the QR code: https://t.co/fyIOTxj0VI

Let’s hit our goal and make SLIME TIME LIVE happen! @billgattus

[Richland Elementary @RLErockets1]

A huge thank you to our incredible RLE PTA moms for organizing such a thoughtful lunch for the teachers today! Your kindness and support mean so much to us, and it truly made our day feel extra special! We are also incredibly grateful to @JengChiFoods for generously donating ALL of the delicious food! What an amazing gift to our staff!

We feel so lucky to be part of a community that takes such wonderful care of its teachers! Thank you for making us feel appreciated and supported, we are beyond grateful! 💛🥟🍜 @risdpta @billgattus

[Richland Elementary @RLErockets1]

Last night our RLE 5th & 6th Grade All-Star Game at Berkner HS brought the energy as Team Fire 🔥 faced off against Team Ice 🧊 in an exciting showdown! The stands were packed with parents and families cheering loudly, and our Rockette Cheerleaders kept the spirit high on the sidelines all night long!

After an incredible game, Team Ice took home the gold, but every single player left it all on the court! We are so beyond proud of these athletes and the hard work, dedication, and growth they showed throughout the entire season!

A huge thank you to Berkner High School for allowing us to use your gym and helping create such a special experience for our students. It’s a night we all will never forget! 🏀✨ @BerknerBoysBB @berknerathletic @bhsstem @RichardsonISD @billgattus @RLERockettes

[Richland Elementary @RLErockets1]

Get ready for an exciting night of basketball you do not want to miss! 🏀🔥

THIS Monday 3/9 at 7:00 PM, we’re hosting our All-Star Game featuring an epic showdown between:
🔥 Team Fire — coached by Coach Rhodes and Coach DJ
🧊 Team Ice — coached by Coach Williamson and Coach Bohn

Our 5th and 6th grade boys and girls teams will mix it up into two evenly matched teams for one action-packed game! The Rockette Cheerleaders will also be on the sidelines performing to keep the energy high!

Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring the noise as we pack the gym and show our Richland pride!

📅 Monday
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Berkner High School
1600 E Spring Valley Rd
Richardson, TX 75081

We can’t wait to see you there for an unforgettable night! 🏀🔥 @billgattus @berknerathletic @BerknerBoysBB

[Richland Elementary @RLErockets1]

Our RLE 6th graders absolutely left it all on the stage tonight for their final elementary school program, “Change Sings” under the direction of Mr. Kirk & Ms. Hatfield!

From the very first note to the final bow, they performed with heart, confidence, and so much pride. This program celebrated 100 years of Black history through music and storytelling, inspired by the powerful message of Change Sings by Amanda Gorman, and our students truly brought that message to life.

They sang boldly, spoke clearly, supported one another, and reminded all of us that their voices matter. It was more than a performance, it was a celebration of growth, courage, and the impact they can make in the world!

We are so proud of this group and the way they represented RLE tonight. This is a program we will remember forever. CHANGE SINGS! 💛🎶 @dylanlkirk @billgattus @RISDVPA @RichardsonISD @IamBranum

[Richland Elementary @RLErockets1]

A HUGE congratulations to our✈️Flight Crew Members of the Week✈️, our outstanding 3rd grade teacher, Ms. Williamson, and our wonderful SLP, Ms. Duggan! We are so lucky to have you both on our crew! ✨🩵🚀💛 We’re also celebrating our next Flight Crew Class of the Week, Mrs. Smith’s Kindergarten class!!! Congratulations on always showing our core values wherever you are in the building!! Congratulations to all! 🩵🚀💛 @billgattus

[Richardson ISD @RichardsonISD]

Bill Gattus said that growing up in RISD, he was surrounded by the best mentors who inspired him to teach. He 💛 making a difference in his students' lives & helping them to become the best version of themselves! Thank you for your mentorship! #RISDGrown #ThankAPrincipal

[Richland Elementary @RLErockets1]

We celebrated Dyslexia Day yesterday as part of Dyslexia Awareness Month! 💙 We’re so fortunate to have Mrs. Thomas and Mrs. Green as our Dyslexia Campus Reading Specialists. Their dedication, care, and expertise go far beyond the classroom and play such an important role in helping our school thrive! 📚📖 @Reading_Green @billgattus

[RAABSE_Texas @RAABSE_Texas]

@RAABSE_Texas is celebrating another winner from our Ice Cream Social. Congratulations, Sophie!

[Q. Chambers- RISD @OfcQRisd]

@mjasso12 Good look boss!

[Q. Chambers- RISD @OfcQRisd]

At @RLErockets1 , we are ready to soar to new heights! #RISDDreamBig @billgattus @Michaeldmc1911

[Q. Chambers- RISD @OfcQRisd]

2 of the best!

[Richland Elementary @RLErockets1]

✨Our instructional coaches are challenging us to DREAM BIG in PLCs this year—because big dreams lead to big impacts for our students! 🚀 #RISDDreamBig Thank you Mrs. Hall & Mrs. Duke! @Meaghayes20 @billgattus @RichardsonISD

[Richland Elementary @RLErockets1]

The Richland 2025-26 Teachers & Staff are ready to welcome students aboard the RLE Flight in T-minus 5 days!!!! 🧑🏽‍✈️✈️👩🏽‍✈️ #RLESoaringToNewHeights #RISDDreamBig 🩵🚀💛 @billgattus @RichardsonISD

[Q. Chambers- RISD @OfcQRisd]

@dylanlkirk @IamBranum @ManinaBonnie Idk, Mrs. Branum. The people spoke loud and clear during AND after my performance.

[Richland Elementary @RLErockets1]

We had an incredible turnout for our third and final ‘Popsicles on the Playground’ and community kickball game! It was awesome to see RLE Rocket alumni, now Apollo Panthers and Liberty Patriots, come out to play. Despite the heat, the RLE community enjoyed a night of fun and fellowship. The kickball game extended into extra innings at a 10-10 tie. RLE all-star, now Apollo Panther, Jeffery K. clinched the win for his team with a walk-off home run. Go Rockets and Go Panthers! 🚀🐆🍧 @billgattus

[Q. Chambers- RISD @OfcQRisd]

@jasonbhenry76 Congrats Bud! Gonna miss you at RLE! You will do great things!