Upcoming Dates...

5/23 Contingent Day OFF (No School)

5/24 - 5/27 Memorial Day Recess (No School)

June 6 Elementary Placement Day; Early Dismissal @ 12:30 pm

June 6 5th Grade Band and Chorus Spring Concert, HS @ 7:00 pm

June 7 PTO Color Run @ Pieter B., 6:00 pm

June 11 1st and 3rd Grade Spring Concert, HS @ 7:00 pm

June 12 BOE Meeting @ HS, 6:00 pm

June 13 5th Grade Class Trip

June 13 Kindergarten Celebration @ Pieter B, 10:15 am

June 14 Field Day (No Spectators, Parent volunteers only)

June 17 5th Grade Moving Up Day @ HS, 11:45 am

June 18 Pre-K Blast Off @ Pieter B, 10:00 am

June 19 Juneteenth: No School

June 20 Early Dismissal @ 12:30 pm

June 21 Last Day of School for students, Early Dismissal @ 12:30 pm

End of Year Calendar- Now Available!

Please find the schedule and End-of-Year Information webpage here. We have also created a printable version, click here to access it or view it below.

We look forward to all of the wonderful events coming up soon!

On Tuesday, May 28th @6:30 pm there will be an event at our HS to learn more about the Robotics First Teams.

Our students are very excited to share their vocal melodies with you at our upcoming Spring Concerts. Mark your calendars for our TWO June concerts:

June 6 5th Grade Band and Chorus Concert @ RCSHS, Student arrival 6:40 pm

June 11 1st & 3rd Grade Concert @ RCSHS, Student arrival 6:40 pm

Student Placement, Report Cards and Supply Lists

It's that time of year, so here is a quick Q&A to help!

Q: There is an early dismissal day (June 6th) for Student Placement. When will we find out who my child has for a teacher?

A: There are changes and movement in sections over the summer, so letters will be mailed by the last week in August.

Q: When does my child get their report card?

A: Report cards are given out on the last day of school. If your child is absent, please contact the main office to make arrangements.

Q: Will there be supply lists available?

A: Supply lists will be copied and placed with report cards. They will also be posted on the RCS/Pieter B. Coeymans webpage for reference over the summer. The supplies will be minimal and specific to grade levels. As always, the RCS School District will ensure that all students are provided with necessary supplies.

- Color Run - June 7th @ PBC 6 p.m.

We wanted to send a quick reminder to families about some of our lunch and recess protocols as we enter the final tri-mester and the warmer weather.

- Students at all grade levels spend an equal amount of time eating lunch and playing at recess each day at PBC. The cafeteria and playground are monitored by our building aides and building administrators.

Cafeteria:

- Lunch is an excellent time for students to spend time with friends, old and new. They also practice good manners.

- During lunch, students may be seated by class, by grade level, or are allowed to sit anywhere in the cafeteria. These choices are dependent on the age levels of the students and on student conduct. When the lunch room gets a little too energized, we usually return seating to "by class." There is usually no assigned seating in any of these scenarios.

- Our cafeteria also has areas/tables where students can be assured of no potential allergens.

- Students in the cafeteria are expected to remain seated during lunch unless they are going to the lunch line, clearing their trays/garbage, or going to the restroom with permission.

- Students are expected to talk in a normal tone of voice with their friends and to clean up after themselves.

Recess:

- Recess is an excellent time for students to forge stronger relationships with their peers and to let out their energy.

- Students must be dressed appropriately (which is a lot easier as the weather warms up). Students who do not have warm clothes when it is very cold may be asked to have recess inside.

- There are designated areas for students to play which include the early childhood playground (for our youngest students), the paved area in front and side of PBC and on the playground (currently under construction). These designated areas may change based on the levels of supervision that are available.

- While at recess, students have access to...(various toys games - kick ball, four square, jump ropes, sidewalk chalk.. etc.)

- Students are expected to practice courtesy, good sportsmanship, and to follow the directives of the supervisors. Students who are unable to follow rules and expectations may be asked to take a timeout and/or stay inside for recess.

-Proper dress is required to take part in activities, including appropriate footwear (no flip flops on the playground. Closed or strap on the heel of footwear)

Hot Weather (based on Accu-weather heat index temperatures)

Above 95 degrees F No outdoor activity

90-95 degrees F Limited outdoor activity (10-15 minutes)

Below 90 degrees F Regular outdoor activity

Air Quality Index (www.Airnow.gov)

Above 150 No outdoor activity

101-150 Limited outdoor activity (10-15 minutes)

Below 101 Regular outdoor activities

*Proper dress is required to take part in activities

Cold Weather (based on Accu-weather real feel temperatures)

1. Students go outside for recess when the real feel temperature is 15 degrees and above.

2. If the temperature is close to 15 degrees, please send your students to student with their coat, hat and gloves ( just in case the students are able to go outside)

3. All students should wear a jacket during the winter season (especially on chilly days). Stay warm!

Just a reminder:

Please avoid having your children arrive at school before 9:00 a.m. Supervision is not provided, nor do our doors open prior to that time with the exception of students going to breakfast at 8:50 a.m.

Students report to their classrooms at 9:00 a.m. If you need to contact a teacher, please go to the main office for assistance. Please do not go directly to teacher classrooms at any time.

We have a lost and found table in the front lobby waiting area.

There are numerous water bottles, lunch boxes, clothing etc...

Please check for any lost items, as we will be cleaning it out later this month.

Please remember Pieter B. is a smoke/tobacco free environment!

🤔 But what to teach in the home stretch...?

🙌 How about... All about SUMMER?! 🌻

(And congrats, you've almost made it! 🍉)

• Ocean Literacy from NOAA
• Ocean Education activities from National Geographic
• Then, get students busy saving our planet with this creative art challenge