RPI Pulse Newsletter

Good Afternoon RPI Families,

I wanted to share some resources with you this week and have a request for morning drop off. Please remember that Friday is our last day of school until January 3, 2022.

Protect Young Eyes: CLICK HERE -- If you aren't plugged into this website, you need to be! It is a great resource for all of us as we navigate parenthood with kids with social media and phones.

Wait Until 8th: CLICK HERE -- I've seen this being shared around social media lately and thought I would share.

Drop Off/Pick Up Areas: We have seen an increase in the number of drop offs that are happening along Stadium Drive (by the baseball fields). This is causing some issues with the busses, students walking from busses to the doors and the HS. I am asking that we stop dropping at those doors and drop off in the parking lot by the cafeteria. Thank you! This is a student safety concern!

2nd Annual Holiday Light Show -- December 18 -- 5:30-8:30pm. All proceeds go to the Muskegon Rescue Mission.

Have a great week everyone!

Yours in Rocket Pride,

Scott

Scott Panozzo, Principal

panozzos@reeths-puffer.org

• Monday, 12/13: “Holly Jolly Day” - Wear your favorite holiday gear
• Tuesday, 12/14: Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
  
• Wednesday, 12/15: “Show your Christmas Spirit” - Wear as much red and green as possible
  
• Thursday, 12/16: “Tree Topper Day” - Wear your favorite holiday headgear
  
• Friday, 12/17: “Holiday Movie Character” - Dress like a Holiday Movie Character
  

This week's character strength: Self Control

This is something that all middle level students struggle with in some respect. Conversations this week will be helpful. Make sure to ask your student about how these are going.

Simply put: THINK BEFORE YOU ACT. We often talk with kids about their mouths working faster than their brains...slowing down before reacting is such a huge skill for all of us!

P2 for Families: Take a look at the P2 for Families Section of their website.

https://posproject.org/p2-for-families/

Password: P2 (must be capital)

Endurance Adventure: Mondays - Pick up 3:45

Yoga: Wednesdays - Pick up 3:45

We also have some counseling brochures by the front door in the main office. More descriptions are included! CLICK HERE for more information. Please contact Mrs. Peel (our school counselor) for more information: peelk@reeths-puffer.org

PLEASE CLICK HERE For information around the child tax credit and government benefits, including SNAP.

We are excited to announce that we are joining forces with the Muskegon Township Police Department, Muskegon ALI and many other schools to be a RIDE WITH PRIDE School! We have already established a partnership with Radium Photo, West Michigan Driving Academy, Assured Comfort Heating and Cooling and Alma Ford to provide gift cards and a bike for those students who live by our Ride With Pride Pledge.

Great News! All students can receive free breakfast and lunch from the start of school until further notice. Important details:

• Fill out your Free/Reduced Application. CLICK HERE. Even if you think you don't qualify, the rules have changed and other IMPORTANT school programs are based off of this information. Thanks for doing this!

December Menu

Students will have the option to purchase (if you allow it) a la carte items from the lunch line. These items WILL cost extra money, so students will need money in their account or to bring money with them. They will NOT be allowed to charge it to their account if there is no money in it.

CLICK HERE for the DISTRICT WIDE SCHOOL CALENDAR.

DECEMBER:
13: After School Endurance Adventure (pick up at 3:45pm)

13: School Board Meeting (5:30 -- ESB)
15: After School Yoga (pick up at 3:34pm)
16: Bass Fishing Team Informational Meeting - 6th graders only 6pm MS Media Center

20: No School / Winter Holiday Begins - School Resumes Jan. 3, 2022

JANUARY:

3: School Resumes
After School Endurance Adventure (pick up at 3:45pm)
5: After School Yoga (pick up at 3:34pm)
10: After School Endurance Adventure (pick up at 3:45pm)

10: School Board Meeting (5:30p -- ESB)
12: After School Yoga (pick up at 3:34pm)

17: No School / MLK Day
19: After School Yoga (pick up at 3:34pm)

21: 2nd Marking Period Ends

24: 3rd Marking Period Begins
After School Endurance Adventure (pick up at 3:45pm)

25: Lockdown Drill 2:00pm
26: After School Yoga (pick up at 3:34pm)

Website: www.reeths-puffer.org
Location: 1500 North Getty Street, Muskegon, MI, USA
Phone: 2317449280
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reeths-Puffer-Intermediate-863900696970981/
Twitter: @scottpanozzo