We had a terrific week at RES. Our NED Moments bulletin boards are beginning to get covered with NED awards recognizing students for their persistence in Never Giving Up, Encouraging Others and Doing Their Best! Once students earn one of these awards, they get an award stapled on the bulletin board, a larger paper award to bring home, and a green NED bracelet. Our goal is for ALL our students to earn a NED award before the end of the school year. We know they can do it!
Our teachers attended a Tuesday afternoon of professional development focused on Foundational Reading Skills for All led by Jodi Goodhue. This time allowed teachers to practice hands-on activities and experience what it is like to be a student during a literacy lesson—many thanks to the teachers for participating in the activities and some excellent group discussion.
Looking forward to seeing the kids on Monday for what we hope will be a warmer and sun-filled week with ALL recess blocks outside!
Happy Weekend,
Amy
February 26th-March 9th: RPS Art Show- See below for more information
March 20th: Speaker Series, Kids Who Thrive: The Key to Raising Confident & Resilient Children,
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm via Zoom (more information to follow)
Click on the following link to review RES Illness (which goes over symptoms) and COVID-19 Protocols for this school year. To keep our school healthy, it is important to follow school guidelines. If your child is displaying symptoms of illness, please keep them at home. All students are also strongly encouraged to receive their flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
Please make sure your child brings a water bottle to school every day.
The District is in need of Substitute nurses. Apply here
If you have any questions, please call the RES health office at 978-546-1223.
SAVE THE DATE -April 30, 2025
“Save the date for the 4th annual Northeast Region Assistive Technology Fair! This free event on April 30 is your chance to learn about a range of assistive technology products from 30 vendors and to see how assistive technology enables people to live productive, meaningful, and dignified lives.
The event will take place at Liberty Tree Mall from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are thrilled to partner with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services on this great event.
Visit the event site to register: https://ow.ly/yszw50UKpCF “
Mark your calendars!
Volunteers needed to help take down the RPS Art show. Sign up here
Rockport Public Schools Art Show
Wednesday, February 26 – Sunday, March 9, 2025
Viewing Hours:
Wednesday – Sunday, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Rockport Art Association
12 Main St, Rockport, MA 01966
*note: free, fun, and includes PK-12 students (all elementary students represented)!
Gallery Expectations:
1. WALK safely!
2. Indoor voices
3. Stay as long or short as you would like (Open House)
4. Please accompany elementary students as they tour the gallery
Vaping, Drugs and Alcohol: Proven Strategies to Raise Healthy Decision Makers Recording
For those unable to attend the RPS Speaker Event held on January 30th, you can use the link below to access the recording. This Zoom event was incredibly valuable, and we hope you find it informative and worthwhile.
YouTube Link (Private):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIZjnAjOPqQ
Juggling Club is held on Thursdays from 8-8:45 am in the RES gymnasium for grades 2-5. If you want to sign up your student(s), you can Sign up here.
If you have any questions, please email Ms. Canniff, ecanniff@rpk12.org
Please use this link to sign your child up to ride the school bus for school year 2024-2025. Routes will be posted on the website and sent to families this week. There have been some changes made to the routes from last year.
Students should be arriving no earlier than 7:55am for an 8am morning class.
Orchestra
Mr. Cohen ncohen@rpk12.org
Band
Ms. Weaver dweaver@rpk12.org or Ms. Shaw-Reese kshaw@rpk12.org
2025 Rockport Summer Fun!
This program will provide your child with an enriching summer activity! They will enjoy playtime with their friends in a familiar, safe and fun environment. Children will be grouped by age and will rotate through the playground for recess, the gymnasium for indoor movement activities, and other rooms for games, Legos, arts & crafts, and snack time. There may be weekly themes, visiting special guests and welcome surprises to keep things fresh and engaging! All students who are entering Grades K-5 are eligible to participate; including Rockport residents, grandchildren of Rockport residents, children of town employees, and school choice students enrolled at RES. This program is brought to you by the Town of Rockport, and hosted at Rockport Elementary School. Please email recreation@rockportma.gov with any questions.
NEW THIS YEAR, PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY:
- $25 late fee for registrations received after 12 noon on Friday, May 30th.
- Registration will close at 12 noon on Friday, June 13th.
- Payment plans can be arranged with the Town Administrator's office
Click here for registration form-Hard copies will also be available at Town Hall and Rockport library Youth Services room.
RES Yearbook
Calling all photographers!
If anyone has photos of RES students participating in after hours, school based activities and would like to submit them for consideration in the yearbook, please send them to Mrs. Collins
Cape Ann Savings Bank at RES
The “Saving Makes Cents” Program with the Cape Ann Savings Bank is back at RES, and they will be at school on Thursdays from 8:30-8:45 in the RES Foyer for Grades 3-5.
Thank you to all who baked, volunteered and donated for the Art Show Reception.
- April 3rd: Family art night for elementary students and families. Arts & crafts and pizza will be available for a fun family night. This is a free family event, though donations will be accepted. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please use this sign up genius link to attend.
- For parents interested in donating supplies PTO will happily accept your overflow arts & crafts items, there is a collection box in the school office.
- Parents interested in volunteering at art night, please use this signup genius link to join a brief Zoom meeting on 3/18 at 6pm.
PTO is always looking for monetary donations to as well if you'd like to send a few dollars our way our Venmo is @Rockport-PTO.
- Any elementary, middle, or high school positions that are open in Rockport Public Schools are posted here.
- Click here or scan our QR code to see all available positions.
Click the links below to access the various resources:
- RES 24/25 Staff
- RPS Community Flyers
- Rockport Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 19th
- Kestrel Summer Adventures
- Massachusetts Partnership for Youth
- Rockport Public Library-Visit the Rockport Public Library for some great offerings for both children and adults.
- Pathways for Children
- Open Door Programs
- Rockport Youth Soccer
- Cape Ann Youth Chorus
- Rockport Music- Visit the Rockport Music website for upcoming show information and discounted options for students of RPS.
- K-8 Rockport Youth Basketball
- Gordon College Soccer Camp-Summer 2025
- Cape Ann Youth Hockey-Developmental Skating & Hockey Programs
- Cape Ann Youth Lacrosse-2025 Spring registration
- Cape Ann Museum-Explore, Make, Discover – at the Cape Ann Museum
Visit the Cape Ann Museum for free art activities at CAM Green, 13 Poplar St., Gloucester, select Saturdays this Spring, 10am -12pm. Join a CAM Educator for activities at the Carlson Education Center, grab a Cassie Scavenger Hunt Guide, and come explore the gallery!
- Gloucester Youth Football and Cheerleading
