RES Weekly Buzz
Happy December
As we leave November behind, we head into a very busy December both in and out of school. Please be sure to look over the December school calendar for report card information, conference days & times, school concerts, and the two early release days. We also have Spirit Days every Friday this month, listed below. We are looking forward to a great month of learning, community building, and fun here at RES!
On Tuesday, the RES Community welcomed special guest Nick Woodward, a fantastic, 13-time world champion jump roper, who performed his routine and taught staff and students some moves. Our students also received their own jump rope this week, as Ms. Canniff launches a jump rope unit in her classes next week. This unit aims to challenge students to develop their skills and encourages practice at home for improvement and the joy of the activity. You can check out Nick's website, "Learnin' the Ropes," at https://www.learnintheropes.com. Thank you to The Educational Foundation for Rockport and to Ms. Canniff for making this visit possible.
Enjoy your weekend !!
- December 1: RES Report Cards are open in Aspen.
- December 5: Half Day of School for students
- Pre-K Dismissal: 11:30 am
- Grade K-5 Dismissal: 12 pm
- December 5 and 6:
- RES Conference Sign-Ups:
- Open the link to sign up for a conference with your child(ren)'s teacher(s)
- December 8: SPIRIT DAY
- Theme: Comfort & Joy Day (Dress down day today for comfort!)
- December 15: SPIRIT DAY
- Theme: Season's Greetings Day (Wear your winter holiday colors!)
- December 18: RES Winter Concert
- December 22: SPIRIT DAY and HALF DAY OF SCHOOL
- Theme: Merry & Bright (Wear your holiday wear to school!)
- Half Day of School for students
- Pre-K Dismissal: 11:30 am
- Grade K-5 Dismissal: 12 pm
Be sure to sign up for a conference with your child's classroom teacher. The conferences are being held on December 5th and/or December 6th. The available time slots are outlined in our sign-up link: RES Parent/Teacher Conference Links. You can also look for links from other staff and service providers specific to your child's program in your email. Looking forward to seeing you then!
Winter Session #1 of Before/After School Activities
Winter session #1 sign-ups went home on Wednesday,11/15. Click here for more information
Grades 3-5 at RES on Thursdays 8:30-8:45am (RES Cafe)
RES Juggling Club: Grades 2-5 at RES on Thursdays, 8-8:45am (RES Gym)
Reminder: Students attending a before school activity
should not be arriving at school before 7:55am.
The RES Health Office is in need of clothing donations. We will happily accept donations of used items as long as they are in good condition and have been cleaned at home prior to sending in. The following items are needed: (1) winter gloves, (2) snow boots sizes 2 through 8, (3) girls and boys sneakers sizes 3 and up, and (4) boys pants sizes 4 through 14. Thank you!
As we enter into the holiday season and many families are traveling, please remain diligent about monitoring your child for illness. If your child has any illness symptoms, please test them with an at-home rapid COVID test. Free COVID test kits are available from the Town of Rockport. Reach out to the Board of Selectmen's Office at Town Hall during their business hours. You can review the RPS COVID protocol here.
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 .
Thank you,
Ruth Wagner, MSN, RN
School Nurse
- Multiple positions have been posted for the elementary, middle, and high schools in Rockport.
- Click here or scan our QR code to see all available positions.
We need your help! The Town of Rockport is in the process of developing a Self-Evaluation and
Transition Plan to ensure residents and visitors have access to all Town buildings, programs, and
services. The Town has engaged the Edward J. Collins Center for Public Management to assist with the plan, which is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 (ADA). An important part of this planning process is providing opportunities for the public to offer input and voice concerns.
This survey is intended to gather preliminary data to assist the planning team in identifying any barriers to access for individuals with disabilities at Town buildings or within the programs and services it currently offers. Once the initial study is completed, the Town will solicit additional input on how to best address any deficiencies that are found.
Please take a few minutes to complete this important accessibility survey at the following link:
If you need assistance in completing this survey or would like to request an alternative format, please contact Marcia Birmingham at marcia.birmingham@umb.edu or call the Collins Center at 617-287-4824. We sincerely appreciate your time and effort in helping to ensure Rockport remains a great place to live for ALL our residents.
Click the links below to access the various resources:
- RES Staff 2023-2024
- RPS Community Flyers
- K-8 Rockport Youth Basketball
- Cape Ann Museum Fall Activities
- Teen Arts Collaborative at The Rockport Art Association
