RES Weekly Buzz

Can you believe that there is only less than one week left of this school year?!?

THANK YOU to ALL of the families who came out to attend our Second Grade "Around the World" end of year show. THANK YOU to ALL of the parents and friends who volunteered to help us man the RES Field Day stations as well. We were thrilled to see so many of you in person to share in the students' successes, and we would not be able to have such a great field day without you. Thank you to Team 2, Erin Canniff, and Darlene Trumbour for all of the planning that went into these events.

Next week will be a whirlwind with only 3 and 1/2 days of school. There will be laughs and tears from staff and students alike. Please remember that Thursday is an early release day, and we will be "Clapping Out" our 5th graders at 11:45 am that day as they finish their RES careers and move on to middle school.

We are excited to spend next week wrapping up our time together.

• June 15th:
• Grade 5 Clap OUT - 11:45 am
• Parents may line up outside by the garden
• Last Day of School - 1/2 Day
• Report Cards open in Aspen
• August 22nd: Countdown to Kindergarten-Rockport Public Library
• Incoming Kindergarten families, watch for more information
• August 30th: First Day of School
  
• September 1st & September 4th: No School

2023-2024 RPS School Calendar

Hello Families!

It’s hard to believe we are almost at the end of the school year! On the last day of school, Thursday, June 15th, we will have a Fifth Grade Clap Out to celebrate our fifth graders. They will walk through the gymnasium doors and down the path toward the front of the school. We welcome you to meet us there to greet them with cheers and clapping! All 5th grade families and friends should line the pathway outside of the Wellness Center by the garden. We would love to have as many families as possible. The students should be walking out of the building around 11:45 am. They will proceed down the path and out to the front of the building.

Limited Edition “VIKINGS PRIDE” Donuts

created by the one and only Brother’s Brew!!

When: Saturday, June 10th

Where: Brothers’ Brew

Grab a small coffee and Viking’s Pride Limited Edition Donut!!

Proceeds support our amazing PTO!!

Remember to check lost and found inside the front doors of RES. All lost and found will be

donated on June 16, 2023

Use the links below to order school supplies for the 23/24 school year. All kits are sent home for students to bring the first week of school.

K-5 School Supplies-Order instructions here

6th Grade Supplies-RMS School Supply Parent Order Form 2023

With the school year wrapping up, remember to take a look for unreturned library books.

Thank you,

Ms. Burke

Dear Fifth-Grade Students and Families:

We know it’s still May, but we are excited to reveal the book titles for RMS’s summer reading program and provide you with time to check out the titles.

After utilizing multiple sources (book lists, librarians, and staff preferences), a diverse group of titles was selected in hopes that we will engage all readers. That being said, please note that the proposed books may not be appropriate for all readers. Given the wide variety of content, themes, text complexity, format, and language usage, please support your child in making a decision that makes the most sense for your family. Fifth grade students will also meet with Ms. Fauci to explore book choices and find out about these titles.

Check out our summer reading website for more information and to view the selected books. For students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, your child’s required reading will include one book from our Community Reading List and one book of your child’s preference.

If you need guidance, reach out to Kriisten Fauci (kfauci@rpk12.org) and/or your school and local librarians for additional information. We hope that you find a compelling read on this list.

Kriisten Fauci

RMS ELA Department

Submit $20 cash or a check made payable to RES along with your child’s name, grade and classroom teacher

Questions to Mrs. English lenglish@rpk12.org or Mrs. Collins scollins@rpk12.org

Mrs. Trumbour is still looking for volunteers for the Summer. Use the link below to sign up.

We are still looking for a few volunteers to assist with harvesting, and tasting our spring lettuce crop.

Check the sign-up for available dates and time slots. Please note that each slot is for 1 hour, and the class names are listed for those who would like to volunteer during their child's class.

We are also looking for a few more families who would be willing to look after the garden during the summer. Sign up for one or more weeks to water and weed the garden and take care of our growing fall crops.

For questions contact Darlene Trumbour (dtrumbour@rpk12.org)

Please note that all school volunteers must have a CORI check completed in the office.

Happy Spring

Darlene Trumbour
RES Health and Wellness Teacher
dtrumbour@rpk12.org
(She/her/hers)

1) If your child had medications, inhalers, and/or Epi-Pens in the health office this year, an authorized adult must pick it up by 12:00 PM on the last day of school June 15, 2023.

2) PLEASE remember to send your child in with a water bottle every single day!

3) PLEASE do not send your child to school in crocs, sandals, or flip flops. These types of shoes increase your child's risk of falls and injuries!!

Please reach out to the nurse's office with any questions at 978-546-1223.

Click on the pictures to see the current RES menus. You can look for other information and/or forms at our RPS Food Services webpage.

Rockport Public Schools has posted multiple positions

for all 3 schools in the district.

Click here or scan QR code to see all available positions.

Summer Fun is Back!

This program is designed to provide your child with an enriching summer activity. Children will enjoy playtime with their friends in a familiar, safe and fun environment. Children will be grouped by age and will rotate through each station: the playground, the gym for games and activities, and the cafeteria for crafts, Legos, and snack time. There will be weekly themes, visiting special guests and surprises to keep things fresh and engaging!

All students who are entering Grades K-5 are eligible to participate.

The program begins Monday June 26th and runs through Thursday August 4th. Note: There is no program July 4th.

For all students, the program is Monday through Thursday, from 9 am - 12 noon

Cost: $400 for the season, $325 for siblings after first child (please fill out a form for each child) Summer Fun will follow the strict food allergy policy guidelines in place at Rockport Elementary School.

Please mail the registration form to Board of Selectmen, 34 Broadway, Rockport, MA 01966.

Forms can also be dropped off at the mail slot at the back door of Town Hall.

You can also email the form and mail/drop off check. Form will be processed once payment arrives.recreation@rockportma.gov

Click the links below to access the various resources:

• RPS Community Flyers

Please help us spread the word on the upcoming session of Positive Solutions for Families beginning Wednesday, May 17th here at Pathways for Children from 5 - 6:30 pm for 7 sessions. This is a very popular workshop focused on handling the everyday challenges of parenting young children and understanding of the meaning of challenging behavior. Attached please find the flyer. If you have any questions please reach out to Amy Larsen.

Warm regards,

Amy Larsen

Phone 978 515-5320

alarsen@pw4c.org

• Rockport Summer Basketball click here
• Rockport Recreation Summer Fun is back!
• Summer Programs at Pathways
• Summer is just around the corner and that means RAA&M's children’s programs are too! Make sure to register. See flyer here
• Teen Programs at Rockport Art Association
  
• Cape Ann Arts Alive Summer programs

• Gloucester Little League Registration