Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders completed the ELA MCAS this week, and I am so proud of their hard work and positive attitudes during both days. I also want to express my gratitude to the younger grades for being extra quiet throughout the school, which allowed our older students to focus and concentrate on their tests. We will continue with the Math MCAS in early May.
This is our last week before the April vacation. Our students and staff have been working diligently, and this break will be a well-deserved opportunity for everyone to recharge. We hope for some nicer weather as well! Just a reminder: Friday, April 18th, is a half-day. Preschool dismissal will be at 11:30 AM, and kindergarten through 5th grade will dismiss at noon. Happy weekend!
April 18th: Motif #1 Spirit Day-Wear your Motif race shirt, run club shirt or red
April 18th: 1/2 day of School for Staff & Students
- Pre-K dismissal-11:30am
- K-5 dismissal-12pm
April 21st-25th: Spring Vacation
Kids Who Thrive; Recording Available
On March 20th, RPS welcomed Dr. Katie Hurley to present to caregivers and staff on Kids Who Thrive: The Key to Raising Confident & Resilient Children. If you were not able to attend or would like to watch her recording, please use the link below. This is a presentation you'll want to check out! https://youtu.be/lGFt54j9r80
May 5th-6th: Gr 3-5 Math MCAS
May 20th-21st: Gr 5 Science MCAS
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.
Please remember to turn in a copy of your child's latest annual physical and immunization record.
Please make sure your child brings a water bottle and nut-free snack to school every single 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.
Many thanks to all the students, parents and staff who made our Best Book Fair such a great success! It was a pleasure to see so many people interested in books and authors browsing before, during and after school. With your generous support we were able to provide books for students, classrooms and the library, assuring that our students have access to the latest in literature.
It's that time of year again. We will be putting the yearbook together over the next few months. We are working with a new yearbook company this year and there is an opportunity for students to customize their yearbook. The deadline for the customize page is May 15.
Scan the QR code or use the link for your convenience. www.treering.com/validate Our school's passcode is: 1017412079944261. If you have any questions or want to submit photos for consideration in the yearbook please email scollins@rpk12.org.
April 29th, May 7th & 14th: 5th graders will be meeting after school to put this year's yearbook together. We will meet from 3:05 to 4:00. If you are interested e-mail Mrs. Collins scollins@rpk12.org or tell her in person. Pick up will be at the Zen Garden outside the front office
Motif #1 Day 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
Date: Saturday, May 17th
Location: Rockport, MA
Time: 5K starts at 9, 1 Mile starts at 10
Join us for the 13th annual Motif #1 Day 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run—a Rockport tradition that brings together students, teachers, alumni, and community members for a day of fun, fitness, and school spirit!
All proceeds support health and wellness programs in Rockport Public Schools, helping provide fitness opportunities and resources for students.
Want to run, volunteer, or learn more?
Visit: runsignup.com/motif
We hope you can make it!
April 30th: 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
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.
Use the link below for the Spring session of Before & After school classes
Invoices have been emailed. If you didn't receive one please email Nikole Gale, ngale@rpk12.org
Note: Classes start the week of April 7th
Run Club For Spring 24/25
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.
Upcoming Events:
- April: Scholarship Committee will be looking for volunteers
- May: Teacher Appreciation
- May 17th: Vikings Donuts at Brothers Brew
PTO is always looking for monetary donations 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
