RES Weekly Buzz
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6th - May 14th
We would like to recognize the efforts of the teachers at Rockport Elementary School. As you know, our teachers are amazing and always put the students first in everything they do.
We can not thank them enough for:
- their passion,
- the positive influence they have on our students and their colleagues,
- their guidance,
- the way they share themselves,
- their success oriented lessons,
- how they go above and beyond each and everyday,
- their adventurous spirit,
- their dedication,
- the way they believe in their students,
- their kindness,
- the creativity they put into everything they do,
- their compassion, and
- the positive impact they have on our entire school community.
The Rockport Elementary Teachers are AMAZING!!! We are lucky to have them.
Please join us in appreciating our teachers - and ALL our staff !!!
- May 7th: Teacher Appreciation Day
- Rockport PTO "Fill the Fridge" Sign up here
- May 14 & 15th: Science MCAS Grade 5
- May 18th: Motif #1 Day 5K
- May 27th: No School - Memorial Day
- Rockport Memorial Day Parade
- May 31st: 1/2 Day of School
- June 7th: RES Field Day
- June 11th: Rain Date for RES Field Day
- June 14th: Last Day of School: Half Day
Grade 5 STE MCAS
Our 5th grade students will be taking the Science and Technology Engineering (STE) MCAS exam on Tuesday, May 14th and Wednesday, May 15th. It would be extremely helpful if every effort is made to ensure that students are present in school and arrive on time on all MCAS test dates.
Our students have worked hard over the past month on the state assessments in order to provide parents and teachers with more data about their progress in English Language Arts and Mathematics. MCAS testing will finish up for this year with the STE MCAS in grade 5. Please let your children know how proud we all are of their attention to and perseverance through the tests.
DESE MCAS Resources for Parents/Guardians
HELPFUL TIPS:
Parents and families can do several things to help their children prepare for MCAS testing and to foster a positive experience.
- Have your child bring a reusable water bottle to keep at their desk
- Make sure your child gets enough sleep the night before a test.
- Make sure your child eats breakfast the morning of the test. Breakfast is available here at RES.
- Ensure that your child arrives to school on time.
- Encourage your child to take their time and put in their best effort.
- Encourage your child to always check their work.
- Talk about the test in a positive way.
- Ensure your child that their teacher has provided them with excellent strategies to help them be as successful as they can be.
It's Yearbook order time! Our yearbook committee is working hard to put together the yearbook for the 2023-2024 school year. You will be receiving or may have already received (via email) the order form from Lifetouch. We are trying to streamline the process of ordering and using an online order form only. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out. Thanks!
Lisa English lenglish@rpk12.org
Susan Collins scollins@rpk12.org
THANK YOU TO THE RPS PTO for providing funding for the Welcome to RES books given to incoming kindergartners at their upcoming screening. We appreciate all of the support that the PTO provides to the staff and students at RES!! π
Upcoming Events:
- We appreciate Rockport Public Schools professionals all year long, let's show it on teacher appreciation week! Please sign up here to donate an item to "Fill the Fridge" for teachers & staff. Sign up here to donate an item.
Reminder: Students attending a before school activity should not be dropped off at school before 7:55am.
Spring Session of Before/After School Class Sign up
- Weekly Schedule Spring Session-Starts after April vacation
Grades 3-5 at RES on Thursdays 8:30-8:45am (RES Cafe)
Spring Run Club: Starts March 25th, ends with Motif #1 Day, 5/18/24
Grades 2-5 at RES on Thursdays, 8-8:45am (RES Gym)
Open to ALL 5th Grade Students!
Meetings will be held from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in room H215 on:
β’ May 2, 2024
β’ May 9, 2024
β’ May 16, 2024
Any questions should be directed to to: Mrs. Collins (scollins@rpk12.org) or Mrs. English (lenglish@rpk12.org)
The Motif #1 Day 5K and 1 Mile road race/run/walk is set to take place on May 18th. This exciting event aims to build community spirit and support health and wellness initiatives at Rockport Public Schools. To participate, simply click on the registration link. If running isn't your thing but you still want to contribute, a donate link is available. Your support is invaluable in fostering health and wellness at RPS β thank you!
The Rockport Memorial Day Parade Committee would like to include as many school children as possible in the parade and ceremonies on Memorial Day.
All children will meet at the Legion Hall Bandstand on Beach Street at 9:30am on Monday May 27th. From there, they will march to Beech Grove Cemetery to meet a member of the committee who will show the groups where they will be standing.
If your child has borrowed any clothes from the RES health office, PLEASE wash and return them promptly.
Please remember to turn in a copy of your child's latest physical and immunization record.
If your child has any cold symptoms, such as a cough, please test them with an at-home rapid COVID-19 test. Free COVID-19 test kits are available from the Town of Rockport. Please also review the updated COVID-19 guidance below as well.
*** Updated COVID-19 Guidance from the
Massachusetts Department of Public Health ***
- If your child develops symptoms (fever, cough, congestion, etc.) of a respiratory virus, such as COVID-19, please keep them home until they are feeling better. For most respiratory illnesses, symptoms generally begin to improve after 72 hours.
- Your child may return to school as soon as they have been fever-free for at least 24 hours (without the use of medications like Tylenol/Ibuprofen) AND once any symptoms have improved.
- Your child is no longer required to stay out of school for a full 5 days. However, if they are still within the first 5 days of the onset of respiratory symptoms and/or testing positive for COVID-19, your child should wear a mask at school and keep some distance between themselves and others.
- Please remember that masks should fit well and cover both the mouth and nose.
- If you have a child who is unable to wear a mask, please consider keeping them home until their symptoms have fully resolved.
- If your child is exposed to someone with COVID-19 or another respiratory illness, please do an at-home rapid COVID test if they do become symptomatic or 5-7 days after initial exposure.
If your child experiences seasonal allergies (sneezing, runny nose, congestion, itchy eyes, etc.) in the springtime, please make sure to give them an over-the-counter treatment (as advised by your pediatrician) before sending them to school. This can help make your child feel more comfortable during outdoor activities that occur during the school day.
PLEASE remember to send a water bottle with your child to school every single day!
For any questions or to report your child's illness, please call the RES health office at 978-546-1223 or email rwagner@rpk12.org .
- 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.
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.
The program is Monday, June 24th β Thursday, August 1st. at RES. No program on July 4th.
The program is Monday β Thursday, from 9am β 12 noon. Pack a snack and water each day.
Cost: $400 for the season, $325 for each sibling after first child (please fill out one form for each child).
Summer Fun will follow the strict food allergy policy guidelines in place at Rockport Elementary School β NO NUTS.
Click here to print a sign up form.
Please drop off or mail the registration form to:
Town Administrator Office, 34 Broadway, Rockport, MA 01966.
Forms can also be dropped off at the mail slot at the back door of Town Hall.
Please make check or money order payable to:
Town of Rockport.
Payments to the Summer Fun Program are non-refundable. You will receive an email confirmation of
your childβs enrollment and further information before the start of the program.
Please email recreation@rockportma.gov with any questions!
Looking forward to a great summer!
Click the links below to access the various resources:
- RES Staff 2023-2024
- RPS Community Flyers
- K-8 Rockport Youth Basketball
- January - May 2024 offerings at Cape Ann Museum
- Cape Ann Youth Lacrosse
