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/
RCES is excited to host the RC Connection again this year! The event will be an open house format, which means all family members are welcome to join in the fun and come and go as needed. Families can walk around the building, meet the staff at RCES, and check out your child's classroom.
24-25 RC Connection Schedule
Wednesday, August 28th, 5:30-6:30 pm (PreK-2nd grade)
Thursday, August 29th, 5:30-6:30 pm (3rd-5th grade)
We know schedules are busy this time of year, but we hope everyone can stop by for a visit!
August 19th Breakfast begins at RCES. If you do not want your child to have breakfast, please contact your child's teacher or the office.
August 23rd Black & Gold Day at RCES 🖤💛
August 23rd Meet the COMETS at Comet Stadium 5:30 pm 🏈⚽🏐⛳🥁
August 26th-August 30th NWEA/MAP fall benchmark assessment for 1st-5th grade students
August 28th RC Connection/Open House 5:30-6:30 pm (PreK-2nd grade)
August 29th RC Connection/Open House 5:30-6:30 pm (3rd-5th grade)
September 2nd No School! Enjoy your long weekend!
September 9th FORCES fall fundraiser begins
September 9th FORCES meeting 3:45 pm in the RCES cafeteria
September 9th 5th grade band instrument rental night 6:30 pm 🎺
September 10th 5th grade band instrument rental night 6:30 pm 🎷
September 11th Early Release at RCES 11:50 dismissal - No PreK
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.
Toys, fidgets, or trading cards
Toys, fidgets, and trading cards (Pokemon) should be left at home. Our classrooms and playground have games and equipment that the students can use while at RCES. We are not responsible for these personal items that come into the building.
There may be special celebration days in a classroom when students may bring toys from home. Watch for those special announcements from your child's teacher.
Cell Phones
We do not recommend that students at RCES have cell phones at school. If your child brings a cell phone to school, it must be off and out of sight throughout the day. We are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged cell phones or electronic devices. Electronic devices/gaming systems should remain at home. All students at RCES have a school-issued device to use throughout the day.
The ABCs of the car rider lane
Our car loop can be intimidating. If you follow these simple rules, it's a breeze.
A. Always follow the instructions of the staff members on duty in our car loop.
B. Be cautious and considerate of other drivers AND students on our school grounds.
C. Consider carpooling whenever possible to ease congestion.
Car Rider Pickup ID Card:
To speed up the student pickup process, we ask that you fill out the Google form (use the link below) to request a Car Rider Pickup Identification Card. This card should be displayed in the front windshield of your vehicle when picking up your child. Please request a card for anyone picking up your child in the car loop. If a card is not displayed in the window or we have any questions, you may be asked to pull around to the front entrance of the building and check in with the office.
Car Line Up: 🚗🏎🚙🚓
To alleviate traffic on Walker Street, all cars should form two lines in our car loop for drop-off and pickup. Once the two lines reach the curve near the outbuilding, staff will direct cars to merge into one line for drop-off and pickup.
Loading and Unloading:
For safety reasons, students should only exit and enter vehicles on the school side of the lane. Staff will be outside to direct traffic and help students in and out of cars. We do our best to keep the line moving quickly, but our top concern is the safety of our students. We unload and load five vehicles at a time. In the morning at drop-off, when you pull into one of our five spots (marked by the diagonal yellow lines on the blacktop), please say a quick goodbye so they can exit the vehicle. Staff will be present to help open doors and let students out of the cars.
Please DO NOT get out of your car once in the line.
- Student drop-off begins at 8:20 a.m. Please do not get in line until 8:00 a.m., as district vehicles need to get through.
- Students will be called out to the car loop beginning at 3:25 p.m. Please do not line up before 3:00 p.m.
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.