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Reed-Custer Elementary School

2021-2022 Back To School Issue

Reed-Custer Elementary School 2021-2022 Back To School Issue

Principal's Message....⭐

October Parent-Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, October 16th, 4:00-8:00 pm

Thursday, October 17th, 2:00-8:00 pm

Our October conferences provide a fantastic chance for RCES teachers to share academic success and growth with families. They also provide an opportunity for staff and families to collaborate on how to best help your son or daughter. Conference manager will be open on October 1st for all RCES families to schedule a conference time. (Please see the details below for Conference Manager.) If you have any questions, please contact our office at 815-458-2145.

We can't wait to see you!

RCES IS IN ITS LEARNING ERA!


Conference Manager

⭐You are a SUPERSTAR!⭐

Mark Your Calendars 📅

October 1st RCES Preschool Screening—NO PREK CLASSES!

October 2nd Early Release (11:50) No PreK or lunches served

October 4th SAY CHEESE! Fall pictures at RCES 📸 Click here for picture information!

October 14th No School

October 15th-17th Scholastic Book Fair 📚

October 15th-17th: Book Fair Preview for Students

October 16th 4:00-8:00 Family Shopping

October 17th 2:00-8:00 Family Shopping

October 18th No School

October 31st Happy Halloween! 🎃🦇👻

📚Scholastic Book Fair📚

RCES will once again be hosting the Scholastic Book Fair!

Students in K–5th grade will preview the book fair on Tuesday (10/15), Wednesday (10/16), and Thursday (10/17). During their preview time, they will create a shopping/wish list, which will be sent home with each student in their take-home folder.

Family shopping will take place during our parent-teacher conferences. Please do not send money to school with your child. They will not be able to shop during the school day!

Family Shopping Hours:

  • Wednesday, October 16th, 4:00-8:00 pm in the RCES cafeteria during P/T conferences
  • Thursday, October 17th, 2:00-7:30 pm in the RCES cafeteria during P/T conferences

This is an excellent time to get some holiday shopping done!

Halloween at RCES 🎃

We will be celebrating Halloween at RCES on Thursday, October 31st. The students will follow a different schedule, which can overwhelm some students. Please prepare your child for the day.


Fun Fair 🦇

In the morning, students will visit the gym for the fun fair. We will have several inflatables and carnival games for the kids to enjoy.

Halloween Parade 🤖

After lunch, we will change into costumes and parade down Main Street. Specific parade information is coming soon! Please watch for the Halloween Newsletter!

Costumes 🧙‍♀️

Students will BRING their costumes to school. Please do not send your child to school in their costume. We don't want any costumes ruined at the Fun Fair or lunch. We will change into costumes before the parade.

Please remember:

  • No scary masks or weapons These items can be added to costumes after school for trick-or-treating.
  • Please have your child practice getting their costume on at home.
  • We will wear coats over costumes if it is cold outside.

Classroom Parties 🎃

Classroom parties will begin after the parade. Because classroom space is limited, only parents who sign up to help at the party will be allowed in after the parade. All parent volunteers must check in at the front office with their driver's license before the party.


Please watch for our Halloween newsletter, which is coming soon!

🍝FORCES Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser🍝

When: Every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 4:00-9:00 or until sold out

  • 9/19, 10/16, 11/20, 12/18, 1/15, 2/19, 3/19, 4/16, 5/21

Where: Top Fuel Saloon

Cost: Kids meals are $7.00, Adult meals are $10.00, or All You Can Eat Meal for $12.00

  • To go orders are also available
Link to FORCES Facebook Page
Click here for the FORCES Facebook page for the most current information.

Building Schedule 🏫

RCES School Day 8:30-3:30

8:20 Doors open - Students report to classrooms or breakfast

8:30 School day begins

Students arriving after 8:35 should enter through the front doors.

3:20 Car riders called to dismissal areas

3:30 RCES school day ends-Buses called to the front entrance

Walkers will be released out the front doors after all buses have cleared the front of the building. (Approximately 3:35)

Early Dismissal Schedule ⏰

RCES Early Release Schedule 8:30-11:50

8:20 Doors open - Students report to classrooms or breakfast

8:30 School day begins

11:40 Car riders called for dismissal

11:50 RCES Early Release Day Ends- Buses are called to the front entrance.

Walkers will be released out the front doors after all buses have cleared the front of the building (Approximately 11:55).


Please note:

Lunch is NOT served on early release days!

No PreK classes on early release days!

From The Office 🏢

When your child is absent, please call the office and provide the reason for the absence before 9:00 AM. The absence will be marked unexcused if a student is not called in.

We understand that plans occasionally change for families throughout the day. If you need to change your child’s end-of-day routine, please notify the office NO LATER than 1:30.

Reed-Custer School District Website
Link to all things RC!

Breakfast and Lunch at RCES

Due to the increase in enrollment, our cafeteria will be closed for lunch visits.

Breakfast at RCES:

Cost: $1.50 for full pay student.

Breakfast is served each day at 8:20 in the cafeteria at RCES.

Breakfast will begin August 19th.

Please let the classroom teacher know if you do not want your child to eat breakfast.

Lunch at RCES:

Cost: $2.50 for full pay student

Lunch Times-

  • Kindergarten 11:00-11:30
  • 1st Grade 11:05-11:35
  • 2nd Grade 11:40-12:10
  • 3rd Grade 11:45-12:15
  • 4th Grade 12:15-12:45
  • 5th Grade 12:20-12:50

Parents sending in lunches - Please have your child practice opening containers and difficult packaging before sending them to school.

RC Food Service Information
Monthly lunch menus, link to online lunch payment, and other lunchroom information
PowerSchool
Link to PowerSchool-Access to bus and teacher information
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Principal at Reed-Custer Elementary School