We had a terrific week at RES as students finished some work before heading off for spring vacation week! Many thanks to Kestral, who worked with our 5th-grade students as they created maps of the school and woods and drew in energy flow between the local critters they saw on their trek out there! What a fun and cool project to work on.
Our preschool students are thoroughly enjoying their new playground, and we are grateful to all those who made it possible! The newly installed fence just topped it off, making it a really great play space for our youngest students.
I wish you a wonderful April vacation week. I look forward to welcoming the students back to school on Monday, April 28th.
Amy
May 16th: 1/2 day for Students
- Pre-K dismissal 11:30am
- K-5 dismissal 12pm
May 26th: No School-Memorial Day Holiday
- Band & Chorus Students watch for information from Ms. Shaw-Reese regarding parade
June 3rd: 5th to 6th Grade Transition: It is that time of year when we begin to prepare our awesome 5th graders to transition to RMHS and enter 6th grade! There will be many discussions about this transition time and a lot of information will be shared with families and students.
Please click HERE to read the transition letter from Mrs. Rose, Principal of RMHS. This letter contains important information about upcoming events.
May 6th-7th: 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.
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.
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
