RES Weekly Buzz

Many thanks to our wonderful RES families for making Teacher Appreciation Day such a FANTASTIC day! The staff greatly appreciated the snacks, drinks, flowers, and well wishes and helped turn an already good week into a great one! Thank you, Families; we appreciate you, too!

Our 3rd graders enjoyed a warm, sunny day at Gloucester Maritime this week. They participated in hands-on exploration of our local marine life, including plankton lab (hunting for both zooplankton and phytoplankton), designer fish (creating a new species) and underwater habitat sort and touch tank of local crustaceans. The staff and students even saw a blue lobster, which was certainly a highlight! Our 4th and 5th graders will be going in the upcoming weeks!

Have a terrific weekend. See you all Monday!

RHS Student Athletes met with our 3rd graders to discuss sportsmanship.

Thank you RHS students and Mr. Parisi!!!!

• 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
• Friday, June 7th: Grades 3-5 from 9:00 AM to 11:45 AM
• Grades 3-5 sign up
• Friday, June 7th: Grades K-2 from 11:45 AM to 3:00 PM
  
• Grades K-2 sign up
  
• June 11th: Rain Date for RES Field Day
• June 14th: Last Day of School: Half Day

2023-2024 RPS School Calendar

2023-2024 RPS Music Calendar

Upcoming dates for 5th Grade students who are moving up to 6th Grade

• May 29th: RES grade 5 students visit RMS for the afternoon

• May 30th: Grade 5 to Grade 6 Transition Evening for Students and Families
• 6:00 pm - John Lane Auditorium
• Students and families will hear from the RMS staff to learn more about the middle school culture and offerings.

NEXT TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY

May 14th and 15th

ALL 5th grade students will be taking part in the Science and Technology Engineering (STE) MCAS assessment. Please make every effort to ensure your child is on time for school on these days. If your child will be out of school for an illness, please call the office to let us know.

Please review these tips to help your child be prepared for testing and to ensure that the experience is as positive as possible for them and your family.

• 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 beginning at 8:30 am in the cafeteria.
• 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.

DESE MCAS Resources for Parents/Guardians

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!

Click here to order.

Lisa English lenglish@rpk12.org

Susan Collins scollins@rpk12.org

THANK YOU TO THE RPS PTO for filling the fridges at all 3 schools! We appreciate all of the support that the PTO provides to the staff and students at RES!! 💛

Upcoming Events:

• Watch for upcoming events

PTO Membership Form

Morning Music Schedule 23/24

Spring Session of Before/After School Class Sign up

Weekly Schedule Spring Session-Starts after April vacation

Savings Makes Sense:

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

RES Juggling Club:

Grades 2-5 at RES on Thursdays, 8-8:45am (RES Gym)

Meetings will be held from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in room H215 on:

May 9, 2024
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 – thank you!

Sign up here

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.

Please sign up here

Registration is ongoing

This is for NEW students only.

Must be a Rockport Resident

Current students do not need to enroll again.

K/1 enrollment for *New* Students only

Rockport Integrated Preschool Information for 24/25

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!

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.

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 – Thursday, August 1st. at RES. No program on July 4th.

The program is Monday – Thursday, from 9am – 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 – 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 child’s 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