RES Weekly Buzz
Our presentation with NED a few weeks ago has been the topic of many morning meetings and small group conversations. Hearing the kids discuss doing their best and encouraging others has been great. Thank you to the 5th graders who are reading our morning announcements, as they have shared messages with these themes as well! I hope the messages NED shared with us will continue to be a part of our everyday school life!
Thursday night, we had a terrific talk from Katie Greer, who shared with caregivers and staff about building healthy screen habits and becoming more aware of the ins and outs of social media. Her tips and tricks were constructive as we navigate tricky times with our students and kids. Please use the link to access a few valuable resources. Digital Wellness Contract Katie Greer Website
Have a terrific weekend,
Amy
Important Dates
- November 16th: PTO Holiday Fair, 9:30-2- See PTO section for more information
- November 27th: 1/2 day of school for staff & students
- Pre-K dismissal-11:30 am
- K-5 dismissal-12 pm
- November 28th-29th: No school-Thanksgiving break
SEPAC Meeting
- Thursday, November 21, 2024 5:30 - 6:30 via Zoom. If interested contact aluster@rpk12.org for the ZOOM link.
Save the Date :
- SEPAC is sponsoring a Free Virtual Workshop titled: Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP on Wednesday, December 4th, 2024. Registration link
Juggling Club Information
24/25 Juggling Club for grades 2-5: Sign up here
24/25 Juggling Club
Thursdays, 8-8:45am
Any questions email Ms. Canniff, ecanniff@rpk12.org
Before & After School Programs
Winter session #1-Begins week of November 18th
Students should be arriving no earlier than 7:55am for an 8am morning class.
RES Morning Music
The Euker-Alpert Scholarship is the result of the generous support of the Brace Cove Foundation in Gloucester. In honor of Claire Euker-Alpert, who passed away in 2014, the foundation is looking to support 12 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in weekly private lessons ($500 per student). We are profoundly grateful for the continued support of the Brace Cove foundation. This is a wonderful opportunity. We encourage everyone to take advantage of it!
The deadline to apply is Monday December 2 at 11:59pm. Recipients will be selected and notified by Friday, December 13 at 5:00pm. Lessons can begin immediately after that.
24/25 Euker-Alpert Scholarship Application
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
Chorus-Ms. Shaw-Reese kshaw@rpk12.org
Cape Ann Savings at RES
“Saving Makes Cents” program with the Cape Ann Savings Bank is back!
Thursday, 8:30-8:45 for Grades 3-5
RES Foyer
New participants need to complete the attached form and send in with your child on that day or any Thursday after with $5.00 or more to start. A bank representative will be in the main foyer as the children enter the school for the day and will set up accounts as they come in. Parents do not need to accompany children. (Current participants can just bring in their book and bag and continue on).
Grace Brennan – CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK
Member FDIC | Member DIF | Equal Housing Lender
Important School Reminders
Click on pictures for more information.
Bus Pass Sign Up
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.
Rockport PTO
Thank you to everyone who has joined as members! We are always welcoming new members via our membership form and looking for new board members as well. Please email ptorockport@gmail.com with any questions.
Upcoming Events:
- November 16th-Holiday Fair Sign Up: Parent volunteers needed- email ptorockport@gmail.com with questions
Notes from Nurse Warren
Please click on the link to review RES Illness and COVID-19 Protocols for this school year.
Does your family or someone you know in our local community need food assistance this holiday season? The Cape Ann Food Pantry, located at 28 Emerson Avenue in Gloucester, will again be handing out both turkey and vegan baskets (including various vegetables, stuffing, cranberries, gravy, and cornbread) this year to any families that need food assistance during Thanksgiving and December holidays. Please click on the following link to sign up: https://foodpantry.org/get-help/programs-services/holiday-basket-signup/
Free Thanksgiving Meal Options
The District is in need of Substitute nurses. Apply here
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the U.S. Postal Service has reopened COVIDtests.gov as of today, so that households across the country can order four additional over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for free. These tests are intended for use throughout the 2024 holiday season to detect currently circulating COVID-19 variants. Clear instructions are included on how to verify extended expiration dates
If you have any questions, please call the RES health office at 978-546-1223.
November 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 Public Library-Visit the Rockport Public Library for some great offerings for both children and adults.
- Sawyer Free Library Offerings
- Nurturing Families Class at Pathways-This is a family program and includes child participation in age appropriate groups and a shared family meal. For further information and to register please reach out to Jeannine Helen at jhelen@pw4c.org. or call 978 296-8088.
- Cape Ann Kids Holiday Fund
- Community Coat Distribution Day
- 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
Registration is now open for Rockport Youth Basketball!! Sessions will run on Saturdays for 10 weeks at the Rockport High School for boys and girls grades K-5 starting on December 7th. You can register here. Any questions please email me at pwhitley78@gmail.com
- Cape Ann Youth Hockey-Developmental Skating & Hockey Programs
- Cape Ann Museum
- Gloucester Youth Football and Cheerleading