On April 2nd, we celebrated World Autism Awareness Day. The students, faculty and staff wore blue and participated in activities in the classroom.

Click on the link to learn more. https://www.autismspeaks.org/world-autism-awareness-day

This week our PTA sponsored a hands-on-STEM event for students in grades K - 2. Students listened to Wonder and then they used materials to create their own rocket. The students learned about elasticity and more!

On April 29th RPC and CLES are planning to host our annual Diversity Night. There will be an opportunity to learn more about the various cultures that comprise our school communities.

Community Night can only be made possible with your help. Over the years we have had food, dance, music, flags, posters, and crafts that are representative of the various cultures that make our schools so special.

If you would like to host a table, be in our fashion show and/or perform at this special event, please complete the form by Friday, April 4th. Thank you for your support!

https://forms.gle/D5ezghsEYnMHBiWn7

Each year, the NYSESLAT (New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test) is given to all identified English Language Learners throughout New York State.

The NYSESLAT is designed to measure the English language proficiency of students who have been identified as an English Language Learner (ELL). Students who have been identified as an ELL and take the NYSESLAT, will be determined to be at one of the 5 following English proficiency levels:

1. Beginning → Entering

2. Intermediate → Emerging or Transitioning

3. Advanced → Expanding

4. Proficient → Commanding

The NYSESLAT measures English proficiency in the four areas of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing, and is administered over the course of several days.

Click on the link for more information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Iw4rOrKtx5x4glqaxIgXN80XhgbdpnSX2h8rsU9u0Os/edit?usp=sharing

As a reminder students are not permitted to use smart watches, cell phones or other personal devices during the school day or on the bus. If students are wearing a smart watch, it must be in silent mode. They are not allowed to text, make a call or receive a call from their watch. If a student uses a personal device, they will be given a warning. The second time, it will be confiscated.

If you need to reach your child, you should call the main office. Thank you for your support.

Friday, June 6th, is Olympic Day. Our rain Date is Monday, June 9th. Parents and guardians are invited to watch the events and cheer on their children. The PTA has purchased shirts for all of the students and staaff.

The students will rotate through 7 stations. Spectators will remain behind the white line (perimeter of the event space) and rotate around the field. All of the students will receive a participation ribbon.

Please review the schedule and plan to be at RPC during the time frame.

• Pre-k and Kindergarten: 9:45 am - 11 am
• First and Second Grade: 1:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Please do not ask to take your child home after the Olympic Day events. If you are planning to change your child’s dismissal plan, you must let the school know by June 5th. We cannot accommodate dismissal plan changes or early pick ups on June 6th.

Thank you for your support!

April 9: RPC/CLES PTA Meeting (Location CLES)

April 11 - 21: Spring Recess - School Is CLOSED

April 25: Spring Pictures - order forms will be going home soon - check your child's backpack

April 25: RPC/CLES Brightest vs Bravest Basketball Game 7pm SHS

April 29: RPC/CLES Spirit Day: Dress to Express Your Culture

April 29: RPC/CLES Diversity Night (location SHS)

May 5 - 9: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7: Spirit Day: Teacher/Student Swap (students dress like their teachers)

May 7 - 14: Kindergarten Screening (by appointment only)

May 14: RPC/CLES PTA Meeting (location RPC)

May 15: Friends and Family Celebration Concert

May 16: Tricky Tray (location RPC)

May 20: School Budget Vote

Please join us monthly. There is both a remote and an in person option. The PTA is offerring daycare for those who need it. Please join us for as many as you are able. PTA Meetings are a great way to make friends and learn about what's happening in our schools.

Email: kbenadi@sufferncentral.org
Website: https://www.sufferncentral.org/rpc
Location: 13 Cypress Road, Suffern, NY, USA
Phone: (845)357-2858
Instagram: @RPCONNORELEMENTARY