January:

1/14 PFA General Meeting 5 pm

1/15 EARLY Release 12:15 pm

1/20 MLK Day NO SCHOOL

1/22: Kindergarten Registration 2025-2026

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Happy New Year! As we step into 2025, we hope all our students, families, and staff enjoyed a restful and refreshing break. We are excited to welcome everyone back and look forward to a wonderful year ahead filled with growth, learning, and joy.

At RFS, we remain committed to working hard together and fostering a love of learning. This year, we will continue to focus on encouraging our elementary students to dive deep into content, explore new ideas, and develop critical thinking skills. Our classrooms will be vibrant spaces where curiosity is nurtured, questions are celebrated, and every child’s unique strengths are embraced.

In addition to academic achievement, we believe in the importance of creating an environment where learning is fun and engaging. We aim to make each day an exciting adventure for our students.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we can make 2025 a year of incredible growth and success for every child. Let’s dive into the new year with enthusiasm. Let’s SWIM into the new year with energy, optimism, and a shared commitment to excellence!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Painchaud and Ms. Gentile

Dear Families,

Now that we are officially in WINTER 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

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we get back from our relaxing December break, we wanted to remind all families and students of a few school rules. To create a safe, focused and enjoyable learning environment for all, we ask that students leave the following items at home:

• Toys and Stuffed Animals: While we know these can be comforting, we ask that students keep them at home to avoid distractions during class.

• Electronic Devices: Cell phones, smart watches, electronic games, and similar gadgets should stay home, as they can interrupt learning. This includes any devices that can send or receive texts or calls.

• Cameras: Personal cameras are not needed unless a teacher gives special permission for a field trip or project.

We really appreciate your help with this. If you have any questions or need more information, just let us know!

Thank you for your support and understanding.

Bonnie Painchaud, Principal

Kindergarten Registration Night - RFS, MES, TFS

1/22/25 , 5:30-7:00 at MES

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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

FAQ's for Free and Reduced Price School Meals

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

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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.