RES Weekly Buzz

As we enter our second month of school, we are very proud of how well the students have settled into their daily routines. The teachers and students have worked together to create structures to help them be successful throughout their day. As we spend more time in the classrooms, we are excited to see the hands-on learning experiences the kids have been participating in and the enthusiasm with which they approach each day. We are looking forward to seeing many more exciting lessons and engaged students throughout the following weeks.

Have an enjoyable long weekend, see you all Wednesday morning!

Amy & Jodi

• October 10th: No School/Holiday
• October 11th: No School for students: Teacher Professional Development Day
• October 28th: Halloween Parade at RES 1:15 PM
• October 31st: Rain Date - Halloween Parade at RES 1:15 PM
• November 10th: Picture Retake Day

2022 - 2023 RPS School Calendar

RPS Music Calendar

October 7, 2022

To Parents/Guardians of RES students,

To enhance positive social relationships among students at Rockport Elementary School, your child may have the opportunity to participate in a lunchtime social group throughout this school year. During this time, your student will interact with their peers in a small, structured group setting led by a RES staff member. Students will vary each week, and participation is entirely voluntary. The group's goals are to help children develop positive peer relationships and good problem-solving skills. Please discuss this with your child, and if you decide to opt out, complete all sections of this form.

PLEASE COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THIS FORM ONLY IF YOU WANT TO OPT YOUR CHILD OUT OF RES LUNCHTIME SOCIAL GROUPS!!!

If opting out multiple children, please use one form for each child.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Best,

Marlena Simoes, Special Education Teacher msimoes@rpk12.org

Moriah Marsh, School Adjustment Counselor mmarsh@rpk12.org

Kristina Simon, School Adjustment Counselor ksimon@rpk12.org

RES LUNCH GROUP OPT OUT FORM 2022-2023

The 2022 MCAS results were released to schools this past week and will be mailed home to families on Friday, October 14th. Please look for your child's score reports after that date and reach out to Jodi A. Goodhue, the MCAS Coordinator, if you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress.

District and school-specific scores will be analyzed by teachers and staff over the coming weeks. If your child requires additional assistance based on the results of their scores, students and families will be notified directly after the completion of the formal review.

1. Please review the RPS COVID-19 Health and Safety Protocols for this upcoming school year: RPS COVID Protocols 2022-2023. The RES health office is no longer offering in-school rapid COVID testing for students. If your child is demonstrating any symptoms of COVID, they should do a rapid test at home and follow the protocol linked above.

2. Global Handwashing Day takes place next week. This is a great opportunity to review with your child(ren) the importance of washing their hands. Handwashing is the number one way to reduce the spread of germs and illness!! Practice the steps at home: wet, lather, scrub, scrub, scrub, rinse, and dry!

3. Please remember to send your child with a water bottle EVERY DAY for school!
4. Outdoor temperatures will fluctuate throughout the day. Wearing layers is recommended, since days may start cooler and then warm up.
   
5. If you have any questions, please call the RES health office at 978-546-1223.

RPS expects that students attend school daily. Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels than students who do not have regular attendance. Consistent attendance strengthens academic progress as students are present to participate in interactive class activities and discussions. While there are legitimate reasons that may cause a student to miss school, frequent absences quickly add up to learning loss. We ask that parents and students attempt to limit the circumstances that result in absence from school.

Homework Club for Gr 3-5 in room G132 with Mrs. Trumbour. The schedule is as follows:

• Monday and Thursdays 3-4pm
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8-8:45am

Before/After School Activities Weekly Schedule

We have many articles of clothing on the table in the entryway of RES. Please come see if any items belong to your family. Anything that is left on Friday, October 14th will be donated.

Remember to label sweatshirts, jackets, etc., so we can return them to their rightful owners.

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

• PTO Member Meeting on October 12th, 6:30pm - 8:00 pm in the RHS Auditorium. Please see flyer under RPS Community Flyers.
• Library Card: Students can apply for a Sawyer Free Library card online and then have it registered at the Rockport Public Library so that it can be used in Rockport. Here is the card application: Get A Library Card.
  
• Rockport Youth Basketball: Please see flyer under RPS Community Flyers.
• RPS Community Flyers

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