
Reed-Custer Elementary School
2021-2022 Back To School Issue

About us
Email: heather.faletti@rc255.net
Website:https://sites.google.com/rc255.net/rcesreed-custer-255u/mrs-faletti
Location: 162 S. School St. Braidwood, IL 60408
Phone: 815-458-2145
Facebook: facebook.com/RCES255/
Principal's Message....🌟
Art Show
The Reed-Custer District Student Art Show will be displayed at Fossil Ridge Public Library during library hours from Monday, April 28th, through Sunday, May 4th. Get ready to celebrate the amazing artistic talents of our RCES students! We're thrilled to announce that artwork created by students in our art classes will be showcased at the Fossil Ridge Library. During their regular art class time, students will have the special opportunity to walk to the library to view the exhibition and appreciate the creativity of their peers. This will be a wonderful chance for them to see their own work displayed and to admire the diverse talents within our school community.
On Sunday, May 4th, Fossil Ridge will host a K-5 reception for families. We encourage you to visit the Fossil Ridge Library at your convenience to view the fantastic artwork on display. It's a testament to our young artists' hard work and imagination.
One School, One Book
We're excited to announce a school-wide food drive from May 5th to May 9th! This initiative is a wonderful extension of our One School, One Book event, during which we're all reading and exploring the story of Simon B. Rhymin'.
The book's main character, Simon, demonstrates the importance of helping others in need. Inspired by Simon's compassion, we want to give our students an opportunity to make a difference in their own community.
This food drive will be a friendly grade-level competition to see which grade can collect the most non-perishable food items. All donations will be generously given to the local food pantry and micropantries in the area, directly supporting families and individuals who need assistance.
We encourage all RCES families to participate in this meaningful event. Your contributions, big or small, will make a real impact. The winning grade level will be the first group to shop at the book fair during our family event.
Let's work together to show our community the caring spirit of Reed-Custer Elementary School!
Family Reading Night "Book Beat Blast!"
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 05:30 PM
Reed-Custer Elementary School, Braidwood, IL, USA
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
🎓School Attendance🎓
Attendance Incentive Program at RCES
We're excited to announce a new attendance incentive program designed to encourage regular school attendance and celebrate classroom success! We believe that consistent attendance is crucial for student learning and academic growth.
Here's how the program works:
- Random Classroom Drawings: Throughout the semester, we will randomly select a classroom.
- Perfect Attendance = Treats! If all students in the selected classroom are present on the day of the drawing, the entire class will receive a special treat!
- Yummy Rewards: Treats may include pizza parties, ice cream sundaes, hot chocolate, and other fun surprises!
Important Note: Student Health is Our Priority
While we encourage regular attendance, please remember that student health is our top priority. Students should absolutely stay home if they are sick. This includes:
- Vomiting: Any instance of vomiting requires a student to stay home.
- Fever: Students with a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher should remain home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without medication.
We want to create a healthy learning environment for all students. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students healthy and in school when they are well. We look forward to celebrating perfect attendance with many classrooms this year!
⭐You are a SUPERSTAR!⭐
Mark Your Calendars 📅
April 28th-May 2nd K-5th grade students will be walking to Fossil Ridge for the Art Show (during art classes) 🎨
April 30th OSOB Dress Up Day! Dress like your teacher or another RCES staff member.👩🏫
May 2nd 3rd-5th grade field trip to RC Auditorium to see Beetlejuice
May 4th Reed-Custer Student Art Show K-5 Artist Reception 10:00-12:00 at Fossil Ridge
🖤💛May 5th-May 9th Staff Appreciation Week 🖤💛
May 5th -9th One School, One Book Canned Food Drive
May 5th Fifth Grade Step-Up Day at RCMS (Cann, Mitchell, & Jones)
May 5th WESCOM public education team assembly for 1st grade
- WESCOM (Western Will County Communications Center) presentation to all first-grade students about 911 and what to do in an emergency.
May 5th - 9th Staff Appreciation Week
May 5th FORCES meeting 3:45 pm in the RCES cafeteria
May 6th Fifth Grade Step-Up Day at RCMS (Ostheim & Thibodeaux/Spray)
May 7th Early Release (11:50) No PreK classes
May 6th Kindergarten program 6:30 pm in the RCES big gym 🎵
May 12th -15th Scholastic Book Fair at RCES - BOGO EVENT!!! Get your summer reads! ☀️📚
May 13th 5th grade Olympic Day at RCHS! More information coming soon..... 🎖️
May 14th Field Day for K-4th grade
May 14th RCES presents our "Book Beat Blast" Family Reading Night 5:30-7:00 pm 📖
May 16th RCHS Senior Walk Through at RCES Congratulations class of 2025! 🎓
May 19th 5th grade and 4th/5th choir program 6:30 pm at RCES in the big gym 🎺🎷🎶
May 22nd is the Last student attendance day! Happy Summer! 😎
June 2nd-June 13th RCES June Summer Camp!
🖤💛 FORCES 🖤💛
🍝Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser🍝
When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 4:00-9:00 or until sold out
- May 21st! Last one of the year!
Where: Top Fuel Saloon
Cost: Kids meals are $7.00, Adult meals are $10.00, or All You Can Eat Meal for $12.00
- To-go orders are also available
Building Schedule 🏫
RCES School Day 8:30-3:30
8:20 Doors open - Students report to classrooms or breakfast
8:30 School day begins
Students arriving after 8:35 should enter through the front doors.
3:20 Car riders called to dismissal areas
3:30 RCES school day ends-Buses called to the front entrance
Walkers will be released out the front doors after all buses have cleared the front of the building. (Approximately 3:35)
Early Dismissal Schedule ⏰
RCES Early Release Schedule 8:30-11:50
8:20 Doors open - Students report to classrooms or breakfast
8:30 School day begins
11:40 Car riders called for dismissal
11:50 RCES Early Release Day Ends- Buses are called to the front entrance.
Walkers will be released out the front doors after all buses have cleared the front of the building (Approximately 11:55).
Please note:
Lunch is NOT served on early release days!
No PreK classes on early release days!
From The Office 🏢
When your child is absent, please call the office and provide the reason for the absence before 9:00 AM. The absence will be marked unexcused if a student is not called in.
We understand that plans occasionally change for families throughout the day. If you need to change your child’s end-of-day routine, please notify the office NO LATER than 1:30.
Breakfast and Lunch at RCES
Due to the increase in enrollment, our cafeteria will be closed for lunch visits.
Breakfast at RCES:
Cost: $1.50 for full pay student.
Breakfast is served each day at 8:20 in the cafeteria at RCES.
Breakfast will begin August 19th.
Please let the classroom teacher know if you do not want your child to eat breakfast.
Lunch at RCES:
Cost: $2.50 for full pay student
Lunch Times-
- Kindergarten 11:00-11:30
- 1st Grade 11:05-11:35
- 2nd Grade 11:40-12:10
- 3rd Grade 11:45-12:15
- 4th Grade 12:15-12:45
- 5th Grade 12:20-12:50
Parents sending in lunches - Please have your child practice opening containers and difficult packaging before sending them to school.