We started the year in cohorts for lunch and recess. After a lot of planning with the lunch monitors we made the decision to change things up. Today all of the second graders had lunch together in the cafeteria and then played outside. The students were so excited and well behaved. We plan to continue this practice after the break. By the end of the school year we hope to allow all of the grade levels to eat and play at the same time! Thank you for your patience this year as we reflect and refine our procedures. Together we are BETTER!

This week, the kindergarten students had the opportunity to attend a Native American cultural arts assembly. Ms. O'Blenis, a teacher at Suffern Central, and her brother Scott shared stories about their childhood and traditions through dance and conversation. As part of the CKLA reading unit, the students had been studying Native Americans, so this experience was a perfect complement to their learning. We are truly fortunate that they were able to visit our school and share such a meaningful experience with the students.

This week, students attended a Dental Health assembly where they learned valuable information about maintaining healthy teeth and gums. The presentation included tips on brushing and flossing, the importance of regular dental checkups, and how to make healthy food choices for their teeth. The students were engaged and excited to learn about the role good dental habits play in their overall health. It was a fun and informative session that encouraged the students to take better care of their smiles!

April 11 - 21: Spring Recess - School Is CLOSED

April 22: Earth Day

April 23: Poem in a Pocket

April 24: Arbor Day with the Rotary - 2nd grade

April 25: Spring Pictures - check your child's backpack for the order form

April 25: RPC/CLES Brightest vs Bravest Basketball Game 7pm SHS

April 29: RPC/CLES Spirit Day: Dress to Express Your Culture

April 29: RPC/CLES Community Night (A.K.A. Diversity Night) location Suffern High School

May 5 - 9: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7: Spirit Day: Teacher/Student Swap (students dress like their teachers)

May 8: Plant Sale - Students/Families can shop for plants (pre-order pick up too)

May 7 - 14: Kindergarten Screening (by appointment only)

May 12: 2nd Grade visit to CLES

May 14: 2nd grade field trip to Van Saun

May 14: RPC/CLES PTA Meeting (location RPC)

May 15: Friends and Family Celebration Concert (1st Grade)

May 16: Tricky Tray (location RPC)

May 20: School Budget Vote

May 23 - 27 School Is CLOSED for Memorial Day Weekend (Friday - Tuesday)

May 29: Music Makes Me Sing Concert (Kindergarten)

May 29: RPC/CLES Spirit Day - Tie Dye Thursday

May 30: Last day to take out books from the library

April 23rd we will be celebrating Poem in a Pocket. Each student will receive a pocket. Students are encouraged to write a poem, copy a poem, take a poem from my school bulletin board, and put their poems in their pocket. When they walk past an adult they can read a poem to them and receive a raffle ticket. Ms. Marsh, our school library clerk will draw winners for the raffle.

Kindergarten Concert

Music Makes Me Sing!

Thursday, May 29th

9:45 am - Mrs. Ruiz, Ms. Marinelli, Mrs. Murphy

10:30 am - Ms. Roemer, Ms. Cappocia/Hartfield, Ms. Jewett, Ms. Velto

Friday, June 6th, is Olympic Day. Our rain Date is Monday, June 9th. Parents and guardians are invited to watch the events and cheer on their children. The PTA has purchased shirts for all of the students and staaff.

The students will rotate through 7 stations. Spectators will remain behind the white line (perimeter of the event space) and rotate around the field. All of the students will receive a participation ribbon.

Please review the schedule and plan to be at RPC during the time frame.

• Pre-k and Kindergarten: 9:45 am - 11 am
• First and Second Grade: 1:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Please do not ask to take your child home after the Olympic Day events. If you are planning to change your child’s dismissal plan, you must let the school know by June 5th. We cannot accommodate dismissal plan changes or early pick ups on June 6th.

Thank you for your support!

Please join us monthly. There is both a remote and an in person option. The PTA is offerring daycare for those who need it. Please join us for as many as you are able. PTA Meetings are a great way to make friends and learn about what's happening in our schools.

Email: kbenadi@sufferncentral.org
Website: https://www.sufferncentral.org/rpc
Location: 13 Cypress Road, Suffern, NY, USA
Phone: (845)357-2858
Instagram: @RPCONNORELEMENTARY