Phenomenal Phelps Facts
Week of February 3, 2025
Happy February! Take a look at all that is going on at Phelps this week. Enjoy the week.
Exciting News!
Phelps Elementary School was one of the top three schools in MA who participated in the Anton's and Jordan's Furniture Coats for Kids and Families Coat Drive! As a result, we will be receiving $1500.00 from Jordan's Furniture towards recess and active play equipment for our school. Thank you for participating in this event. Not only did we help others in our community get a warm winter coat, we helped our school win funds for active play!
Good morning! We have a large number of unreturned library books. Notices of missing books went home with students last week. Please remember to send back library books to school weekly. Pro tip: keep school library books in student backpacks so that you always know where they are! Thank you in advance!
The Special Person Dance is this week! The PAC has asked that people please sign up using the links below to help with planning purposes. Thank you!
Grade 1/2 Dance February 4th 6:00-7:30pm:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKUAb2xDtrwApzrwg8ZuivBXhgubVOncoyphe-y8W3u7O1Bg/viewform?usp=header
Grade 3/4 Dance February 5th 6:00-7:30pm
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCvkePNm0spT508dIWYHm5wtqon4ExnW00JgVtDSTCrPRqOg/viewform?usp=header
Also, below is a link from the PAC to sign up to bring baked goods for sale at the dance, if you are able.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BACAE2CA0F4C34-54649140-bake#/
Rockland High School Athletic Boosters are hosting the Harlem Wizards.
March 26, 2025
6:30pm
Rockland High School Gymnasium
Get your tickets early to secure your spot for the game.
For tickets, scan the QR code or go to HARLEMWIZARDS.COM and click "GET TICKETS."
We. hope to see you there!
Academic News
Happy 2025! To kick off the New Year, Phelps Elementary has sent home an optional "Reading Resolution" challenge. Please see the photo above. If your child did not bring one home, please let their teacher know.
We encourage all families to set reading goals and log completed books/chapters on our raffle tickets from January 6-February 14. These raffle tickets have also been sent home. Check out the photos of our raffle winners so far throughout this newsletter.
Also, from now until February break, all students will complete their Mid-Year i-READY diagnostic in Reading & Math. As classes complete these assessments, scores will be sent home. We look forward to celebrating the growth and hard work of your children.
Music Concerts for This Year
This year, Phelps Elementary grade level concerts will take place during the school day, one per month, beginning this month. Please see the schedule for concerts below. Due to parking and school lunch start times, we ask parents to leave immediately after the program ends. Looking forward to beautiful music filling our cafeteria stage!
- 8:30-9:00 am--Mrs. Booth's Grade 1 Classes
- 9:15-9:45 am--Mr. Popadic's Grade 1 Classes
- 8:15-8:45 am--Mrs. Booth's Grade 4 Classes
- 9:00-9:30 am--Mr. Popadic's Grade 4 Classes
April 15: Grade 3 Music Concerts
- 8:15-8:45 am--Mrs. Booth's Grade 3 Classes
- 9:00-9:30 am--Mr. Popadic's Grade 3 Classes
**The Grade 3 & 4 Chorus Concert will take place at 6:00 pm on January 28, 2025 during our Winter Arts Night.
Interested in Substitute Teaching at Phelps?
If you are interested in substitute teaching at Phelps Elementary, we are looking for you! Apply at the Superintendent's Office today. For more information on applying, please contact Betsy Low, our Human Resources Coordinator, at blow@rocklandschools.org or call 781-878-3893.
You are able to choose the level and school in which you'd like to substitute, and accept jobs according to your schedule. We would love to have you aboard at Phelps Elementary!
Early Release Days for 2025--THIS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6!
Phelps Early Release Days 10:45 Dismissal
Please be sure the following dates are in your calendar for Phelps Early Release (10:45 am dismissal):
February 6
March 6
March 20
March 27
March 28
April 3
May 1
June 5
Thank you!
Link to Student Handbook--for your reference
Connect with Phelps Elementary!
There are many ways to be connected to everything Phelps!
* First, connect to your child's teacher and all of Phelps Elementary through Class Dojo (directions will be given at Open House).
*Go to rocklandschools.org and click on Phelps Elementary. A live feed scroll of upcoming events and messages is located at the bottom of the page.
*Download the Rockland Public Schools App for live updates and upcoming events (see the directions above).
We are partners in your child's education and want to connect with YOU!
Rockland Public Schools District Calendar
Free Breakfast and Lunch For All Students!
Breakfast and lunch will be free to all students this year. Please look at the lunch menu linked below (and available on the district webpage at rocklandschools.org). Breakfast will be served from 7:15-7:35 each morning, and students are offered a variety of choices.
Upcoming Events
February 4--Grade 1 Music Concerts (in Phelps Cafeteria)
- Mrs. Booth's Grade 1 Classes 8:30-9:00 am (Families invited, but must leave at 9:00 am due to parking)
- Mr. Popadic's Grade 1 Classes 9:15-9:45 am (Families invited, but must leave at 9:45 am due to lunches)
February 5-- Grades 3 & 4 Special Person Dance 6:00-7:30 pm
February 6--Early Release Day; 10:45 am Dismissal
February 14- PAC Meeting, 1:15-2:15 pm in the Library
February 24-March 3-- Gold Coins for Scholarships (stay tuned for information)
February 17-21--Winter Break
Main Office and Guidance Staff
If you have any questions or concerns, here are some staff members you can call or email:
Jean Maloney, School Administrative Assistant, jmaloney@rocklandschools.org
Brenda Mallar-Reske, Administrative Assistant (Kidaccount/Dismissal), bmallar-reske@rocklandschools.org
Michelle Scheufele, Principal, mscheufele@rocklandschools.org
Kelsey Holbrook, Assistant Principal & Title One Director, kholbrook@rocklandschools.org
Chase Eschauzier, Assistant Principal, chaseeschauzier@rocklandschools.org
Amanda MacMillan, Phelps Special Education Coordinator, amacmillan@rocklandschools.org
Allison Sgambato, School Psychologist, asgambato@rocklandschools.org
Elizabeth Peckham, School Psychologist, epeckham@rocklandschools.org
Holly Gage, School Adjustment Counselor, hgage@rocklandschools.org
Taryn Muolo, School Adjustment Counselor, tmuolo@rocklandschools.org
Stephanie Sears, Substitute School Adjustment Counselor, stephaniesears@rocklandschools.org
Lizanne McCabe, Behaviorist, lmccabe@rocklandschools.org
Rebecca Varney, Behaviorist, rvarney@rocklandschools.org
Shani McGarry, Nurse, smcgarry@rocklandschools.org
