RES Weekly Buzz
What a year it has been at RES! We thank our parents for their support and partnership during this school year. Words cannot express our appreciation. We look forward to our continued work together as we challenge ourselves and our students to achieve their goals. To the students of Rockport Elementary School ... Thank you for your hard work throughout the school year. We are honored to be your principals.
Our students have enjoyed another fabulous year. They have excelled in so many fields. We have attended many celebration events and have listened in awe as their achievements were described. These achievements have been in academic studies, sports, music, and arts, to name just a few, and we are so proud of them.
We’re excited and sad to send our fifth-grade class off to middle school as we wrap up the year. We’ll miss these students who’ve known them since they were four years old! We’re incredibly proud of them and can’t wait to see their accomplishments. We would also like to extend Best Wishes to all students and families moving away and leaving our community.
Amy & Jodi
- August 22nd: Countdown to Kindergarten
- Rockport Public Library
- For incoming Kindergarten families
- click here for more information
- August 30th: First Day of School
- September 1st & September 4th: No School
ELA/Reading
RES classroom teachers took part in Into Reading Getting Started professional development on Tuesday, June 6th. All K-5 teachers worked with a Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Instructional Coach to review their resources and become more familiar with the program. We are excited to hit the ground running in the fall with these high-quality instructional materials.
Science
Grades 1 - 5 will all be implementing the Full Option Science System (FOSS) next year. Grades 2, 3, and 4 piloted this program this year, and the teachers and students loved how the students learned the science concepts through active investigation. Their science journals highlighted everything they observed and discovered throughout the year with hands on "experiments".
Writing
Peter Harris from Landmark Outreach was onsite on Tuesday, May 30th. Each grade level team had a coaching session to review their implementation of the Landmark writing frameworks based on their publication, "From Talking to Writing". The structure, templates, and graphic organizers, as well as the use of engaging pictures and thematic units, have helped our students develop their sentence and paragraph writing skills. RES will continue to include Landmark writing in our classes next year.
Mathematics
On May 23rd, each grade level team met with an educational consultant from Curriculum Associates for professional development on the iReady Classroom Math program. Our staff was able to work with the consultant to review the new 2024 copyright and the updated features and materials. iReady has helped our students develop a deeper understanding of mathematics through problem solving strategies and sharing their mathematical thinking through discourse with their peers.
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
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
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)
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
- Art & Sensory at Rockport Public Library click here
- 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
