
RES Weekly Buzz
March 28, 2025
Many thanks to the Educational Foundation for Rockport for funding our visit from Ada Ari to all grade levels this week! Ada is an award-winning children's author who worked with each grade level and provided interactive reading, a cultural experience as she brought African culture to life. Students participated respectfully and enthusiastically as Ada led them in song, dance, and storytelling. The students will remember this fantastic visit from Ada for years!
Have a wonderful weekend, Amy
Important Dates
March 31st: RES Spring concert,6:30pm-Chorus members see Music section for more information.
April 2nd-3rd: RES Spring Book Fair
April 18th: 1/2 day of School for Staff & Students
- Pre-K dismissal-11:30am
- K-5 dismissal-12pm
April 21st-25th: Spring Vacation
MCAS Dates
April 8th-9th: Gr 3-5 ELA MCAS
May 5th-6th: Gr 3-5 Math MCAS
May 20th-21st: Gr 5 Science MCAS
RES Spring Book Fair
Rockport Elementary School Library will be running a Best Book Fair in the gymnasium during the first week of April on April 2nd and 3rd. The hours are 8:30 AM- 4:00 PM both days. Students will be visiting the book fair with their class and will have the opportunity to purchase books at that time. Please support our students, books and pleasure reading in our school.
If you plan to send a check with your student please make it out to RES.
Please email Ms. Burke (cburke@rpk12.org) with any questions.
If you plan to visit the book fair with your child during school hours, remember to bring your license and check into the main office before going to the book fair.
Notes from Nurse Warren
Click on the following link to review RES Illness (which goes over symptoms) and COVID-19 Protocols for this school year. To keep our school healthy, it is important to follow school guidelines. If your child is displaying symptoms of illness, please keep them at home.
Please make sure your child brings a water bottle and nut-free snack to school every day.
The District is in need of Substitute nurses. Apply here
If you have any questions, please call the RES health office at 978-546-1223.
Motif #1 Day 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Location: Rockport, MA
Time: 5K starts at 9, 1 Mile starts at 10
Join us for the 13th annual Motif #1 Day 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run—a Rockport tradition that brings together students, teachers, alumni, and community members for a day of fun, fitness, and school spirit!
All proceeds support health and wellness programs in Rockport Public Schools, helping provide fitness opportunities and resources for students.
Want to run, volunteer, or learn more?
Visit: runsignup.com/motif
We hope you can make it!
K/1 Enrollment for Rockport Residents
This is for new enrollments only, current kindergarten and grade 1 students do NOT need to enroll again.
News from Student Services
April 3rd: SEPAC meeting, 6:30pm RES Library
April 30th: The 4th annual Northeast Region Assistive Technology Fair! This free event on April 30 is your chance to learn about a range of assistive technology products from 30 vendors and to see how assistive technology enables people to live productive, meaningful, and dignified lives.
The event will take place at Liberty Tree Mall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are thrilled to partner with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services on this great event.
Visit the event site to register: https://ow.ly/yszw50UKpCF
Rockport Integrated Preschool 25/26
Reminder:
Students need a nut free snack everyday, including 1/2 days of school.
Juggling Club is held on Thursdays from 8-8:45 am in the RES gymnasium for grades 2-5. If you want to sign up your student(s), you can Sign up here.
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Canniff, ecanniff@rpk12.org
Please use this link to sign your child up to ride the school bus for school year 2024-2025. Routes will be posted on the website and sent to families this week. There have been some changes made to the routes from last year.
Before & After School Programs
Students should be arriving no earlier than 7:55am for an 8am morning class.
Use the link below for the Spring session of Before & After school classes
Invoices have been emailed. If you didn't receive one please email Nikole Gale, ngale@rpk12.org
Note: Classes start the week of April 7th
Run Club For Spring 24/25
RES Morning Music
24/25 Music Department Calendar
If you have any questions, please reach out to the following faculty:
Orchestra
Mr. Cohen ncohen@rpk12.org
Band
Ms. Weaver dweaver@rpk12.org or Ms. Shaw-Reese kshaw@rpk12.org
The RES Spring Concert is coming up in a week and a half! On Monday, March 31st, we have two events.
Monday, March 31st, BEFORE SCHOOL:
- Spring Concert Dress Rehearsal
- 7:30am
- Meet in the RES Music Room
- Wear regular school clothes (not concert clothes)
- It is very important that all band students attend the dress rehearsal. If Monday mornings are challenging for your family and you need help arranging a carpool for that day, please email me right away!
Monday, March 31st, EVENING:
- RES Winter Concert
- 6:30pm, RMHS Auditorium
- Concert for RES Orchestra, Band, and Chorus
- Orchestra students arrive to RMHS by 5:45pm; Band students by 6:00pm; Chorus-only students by 6:15pm.
- Concert dress is white on the top and black on the bottom.
Summer Fun 2025
2025 Rockport Summer Fun!
This program will provide your child with an enriching summer activity! They will enjoy playtime with their friends in a familiar, safe and fun environment. Children will be grouped by age and will rotate through the playground for recess, the gymnasium for indoor movement activities, and other rooms for games, Legos, arts & crafts, and snack time. There may be weekly themes, visiting special guests and welcome surprises to keep things fresh and engaging! All students who are entering Grades K-5 are eligible to participate; including Rockport residents, grandchildren of Rockport residents, children of town employees, and school choice students enrolled at RES. This program is brought to you by the Town of Rockport, and hosted at Rockport Elementary School. Please email recreation@rockportma.gov with any questions.
NEW THIS YEAR, PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY:
- $25 late fee for registrations received after 12 noon on Friday, May 30th.
- Registration will close at 12 noon on Friday, June 13th.
- Payment plans can be arranged with the Town Administrator's office
Click here for registration form-Hard copies will also be available at Town Hall and Rockport library Youth Services room.
RES Yearbook
Calling all photographers!
If anyone has photos of RES students participating in after hours, school based activities and would like to submit them for consideration in the yearbook, please send them to Mrs. Collins
Cape Ann Savings Bank at RES
The “Saving Makes Cents” Program with the Cape Ann Savings Bank is back at RES, and they will be at school on Thursdays from 8:30-8:45 in the RES Foyer for Grades 3-5.
Important School Reminders
Click on pictures for more information.
Rockport PTO
- April 3rd: Family art night for elementary students and families. Arts & crafts and pizza will be available for a fun family night. This is a free family event, though donations will be accepted. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please use this sign up genius link to attend.
- For parents interested in donating supplies PTO will happily accept your overflow arts & crafts items, there is a collection box in the school office.
PTO is always looking for monetary donations as well if you'd like to send a few dollars our way our Venmo is @Rockport-PTO.
Upcoming Events:
- April: Scholarship Committee will be looking for volunteers
- May: Teacher Appreciation
- May 17th: Vikings Donuts at Brothers Brew
March Menus
April Menus
RPS Employment Opportunities
- Any elementary, middle, or high school positions that are open in Rockport Public Schools are posted here.
- Click here or scan our QR code to see all available positions.
Parent Resources and Local Events
Click the links below to access the various resources:
- RES 24/25 Staff
- RPS Community Flyers
- Rockport Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 19th
- Kestrel Summer Adventures
- Massachusetts Partnership for Youth
- Rockport Public Library-Visit the Rockport Public Library for some great offerings for both children and adults.
- Pathways for Children
- Open Door Programs
- Rockport Youth Soccer
- Cape Ann Youth Chorus
- Rockport Music- Visit the Rockport Music website for upcoming show information and discounted options for students of RPS.
- K-8 Rockport Youth Basketball
- Gordon College Soccer Camp-Summer 2025
- Cape Ann Youth Hockey-Developmental Skating & Hockey Programs
- Cape Ann Youth Lacrosse-2025 Spring registration
- Cape Ann Museum-Explore, Make, Discover – at the Cape Ann Museum
Visit the Cape Ann Museum for free art activities at CAM Green, 13 Poplar St., Gloucester, select Saturdays this Spring, 10am -12pm. Join a CAM Educator for activities at the Carlson Education Center, grab a Cassie Scavenger Hunt Guide, and come explore the gallery!
- Gloucester Youth Football and Cheerleading