November:

11/4 Family/Teacher Conferences

11/5 NO School - Voting day

11/7 Family/Teacher Conferences

11/11 No School/Veterans Day Observed

11/27-29 - No School/Thanksgiving Break

There will be no school on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 due voting day.

Halloween is on Thursday, October 31st. Classes will participate in a variety of fall activities this day which may include counting pumpkin seeds, reading spooky stories, and community building activities. Students are invited to wear costumes during the day. However, when selecting a costume we respectfully request that it be school appropriate and considerate of the wide age range of students that attend RFS. No fake blood, gore, face makeup, masks, or pretend weapons. In addition, be mindful of small items such as gloves, crowns, badges, etc. which, if forgotten at school, will make for a disappointing evening.

If your student's classroom teacher is asking for families to send in food items for a spooky celebration please consider sending in healthy items and send in only prepackaged food choices.

Lastly, please limit the amount of sweet treats that you send into school on Friday and the following week. Thank you with your help keeping one of the sweetest day of the year healthier and productive.

FamilyTrips

We understand the importance of education and the role that school plays in your children's development. However, we also believe that family trips offer opportunities for connection, exploration, and making lasting memories together. These experiences can enrich your child's understanding of the world, providing lessons that go beyond the classroom. Balancing school commitments with quality time spent as a family is essential for fostering strong relationships and creating cherished moments.

Please note the excerpt from the district's Attendance Policy below when taking family trips:

Family Trips/Educational Opportunities

The school Principal or his/her designee may also grant an excused absence for family trips, under the following conditions:

1. Parents are required to provide, in writing, a note to the Principal at least two weeks prior to the trip explaining the reason for the absence, including why and for how long the student will be absent due to the trip.
2. The Principal must make a determination and will provide written notification of his/her decision to the parent in advance of the trip.

FAQ's for Free and Reduced Price School Meals

Instructions for Completing the Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals

2024-25 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals - COVER PAGE

2024-25 Application for Free and Reduced Price School Meals

All volunteers, chaperones, and substitute teachers must complete a background check and be fingerprinted. If you intend to volunteer for any of these opportunities, please contact the district office for an appointment ASAP. If you have already had your fingerprints done through the school in previous years and have volunteered within the last year, you do not need to have them done again.

You will have to complete the two Vector training courses yearly: Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention for Schools (K-12) and Preventing Workplace Harassment for Employees. Follow this link for directions to the online trainings: Training Directions.

Parents may add funds to their students' My School Bucks account. More information regarding My School Bucks can be found on the District's website: https://www.sau26.org/Page/6187. Information can also be found in the beginning of the year paperwork that will be sent home.