THE RPI PULSE

Your source for all things RPI...May 3, 2020

A quick note from the principal's desk...

Good Afternoon RPI Families,

In the midst of all the hysteria related to COVID-19, it is sometimes hard to keep perspective on what is most important. I know that my family, friends and colleagues have been struggling with it, so I can only imagine you have/are too. While it has been said a lot in and on every version of media you consume, please know that we are in this with you. I have often written to you about just how special our community is...never before has that become more clear than now. Thank you for being great humans and leaders for the kids that we love and miss so terribly...your best is enough.

In a meeting last week, Mr. Edwards informed us about a conversation he had with the health department. While it may feel that things are starting to relax, the health department cautioned us to not take that as we are out of the woods. Further, they cautioned that the next few weeks will be crucial to helping Muskegon county remain relatively low in our numbers of COVID-19. So, please stay the course. Stay home. Stay safe. Here is a link to the data that was shared with us.

Same as last week, Here is a link to a FAQ related to RPI! I will work off this document and update it as I have new learning. (NOTHING HAS BEEN UPDATED...We are still in planning for a lot of things!)

Stay healthy...drink lots of water, wash your hands, read, exercise and be a good human!

Go Rockets!

Mr. Panozzo

#RPIShines #WeAreRP #OtherPeopleMatter

Pandemic EBT Program

We shared this information recently on our Facebook page and website:

Have you lost income recently? Are you struggling to keep food on the table? Apply for school meals and you will automatically receive food benefits from DHHS!

Go to https://www.lunchapp.com/ to apply.

We also received additional information that might prove helpful. Here is a link to that information.

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Chromebooks

Are you still in need of a chromebook so your student(s) can complete their work online? Please reach out to Mrs. Whitaker and Mr. Panozzo! We will set up a time to meet you.

Mrs. Whitaker: whitakerk@reeths-puffer.org

Mr. Panozzo: panozzos@reeths-puffer.org

📸YEARBOOKS📸

Yearbooks can be ordered on-line by visiting radiumphoto.com.

The cost is $8 and orders are DUE BY MAY 15TH. Orders can be shipped for an additional $4 or a pick-up date will be communicated once they are complete for no additional charge!

If your student already turned in an order form before March 13th, we will get those to Radium.

Go Rockets

Parent Informational Video

Mrs. Peel has put together this great video to help support you, parents, during this crazy time. Know that we are here for you and want to help in any way we can!

Social / Emotional Supports for Students

Parents, if you are like us, we are struggling with how to meet the demands of school for our kids and all of the weird emotions they are feeling. Our friends at the Muskegon ISD have put this together...if you need some specific supports, there is a ton here!