December:

12/10 RFS Winter Chorus Concert 6 PM (12/19 Snow Date Chorus Concert)

12/11 Early Release 12:15 pm

12/19 Report Cards released to families

12/23-12/31 No School-Winter Break

Early Release December 11th

A reminder that there will be an Early Release on Wednesday, December 11th. Dismissal begins at 12:15. Note: AM Preschool will dismiss at 10:15 on December 11th and there will be no PM Preschool.

Thank you to Student Council members and their parents for our November Staff Appreciation treats! The staff loved them.

Monday, Dec 16 Sports Day (pro/local teams, work out wear)

Tuesday, Dec 17 Decades Day (ex. dress in clothes from 60s, 80s, future)

Wednesday, Dec 18 Around the World (wear t-shirts/hats, anything to represent different countries/states)

Thursday, Dec 19 Holiday Sweaters

Friday, Dec 20 Pajama Day (PJs, comfy clothes, stuffies, etc)

Kindergarten had fun completing activities for their science unit on pushes and pulls.

Students did an activity similar to bowling, designed a monster trap, and had to find a

way to save a town from a boulder hitting it. It was great to see students collaborating

and being creative!

Dear Families,

As the weather begins to get cold it is an indication that winter is coming. Mother Nature is unpredictable, and it is important that all students are dressed appropriately when sending them to school, in preparation to play outdoors. This includes a coat, hat, gloves or mittens, snow pants, and boots. We want to remind you that students will go out for recess when the temperature feels 20 degrees or above including wind chill. Student must have boots and snow pants to play on the grass/snow areas. Planning ahead ensures everyone will enjoy the snowy winter weather.

Students who are still wearing shorts to school are encouraged to bring in snow pants or sweatpants for outdoor recess. All students will be going out when the temperature feels 20 degrees or above.

In addition, winter fun can be wet. Please send in extra clothes to keep in student's backpacks to use when needed.

Thank you for your support in providing outdoor fun for all students,

Mrs. Painchaud

Reports Cards - Will be accessed via Power School K-4

Dear Families,

Kindergarten through fourth grade report cards will be accessed through Power School. Please be sure you have updated your student information in Power School. To access the report card, you can use the Power School icon on the RFS website (example to the right) or use this direct link: https://powerschool.merrimack.k12.nh.us/public/.

To the right is a screenshot of the caregiver view in Power School. On December 20th this view will be visible for caregivers to access the report card. When you log in to Power School this is the menu you will see on the far left of the page. Click on the "Student Reports" link and you will see the current report card. If you have multiple children in the district, look at the tabs above the "Navigation" heading to locate each child’s report card.

If you would like a hard copy printed and mailed home, rather than access it on Power School, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/wdQz3d5YDXirV89RA prior to December 16th.

We look forward to reporting your student’s progress during the first trimester at RFS. If you have any questions or have forgotten your login information, please use the ‘forgot username/password link’ or call the RFS main office (603) 424-6215.

Thank you,

Bonnie Painchaud, Principal

ATTENDANCE REMINDER.

FAQ's for Free and Reduced Price School Meals

Instructions for Completing the Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals

2024-25 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals - COVER PAGE

2024-25 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals

All volunteers, chaperones, and substitute teachers must complete a background check and be fingerprinted. If you intend to volunteer for any of these opportunities, please contact the district office for an appointment ASAP. If you have already had your fingerprints done through the school in previous years and have volunteered within the last year, you do not need to have them done again.

You will have to complete the two Vector training courses yearly: Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention for Schools (K-12) and Preventing Workplace Harassment for Employees. Follow this link for directions to the online trainings.

Parents may add funds to their students' My School Bucks account. More information regarding My School Bucks can be found on the District's website: https://www.sau26.org/Page/6187. Information can also be found in the beginning of the year paperwork that will be sent home.