RES Weekly Buzz

What an amazing first week of June we have had here at RES!!!! There have been so many celebrations of learning and opportunities for families to come into the school to experience what's been happening in the classrooms, as well as some fantastic end of year performances. The 3rd grade classrooms held end of year celebrations last week, and the Kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms were open to parents this past Monday afternoon. On Tuesday, the staff celebrated our retirees - Mrs. Dahlgren and Mrs. Lee; please join us in wishing them well as they enter the next chapters of their lives. They will be missed!! Wednesday morning brought on our celebration of the RHS Graduates of the Class of 2024. Our students cheered and clapped for the graduating seniors, as they paraded through the halls of RES and said hello to their former teachers. On Wednesday evening, 4th graders, their teachers, and families took over the gym to share in the excitement of the annual State Fair. Students presented what they learned about states and regions of the United States, and they participated in a scavenger hunt to find facts about states that were studied by their peers. THANK YOU to all of the parents who brought in food from different states and regions to be sampled by all! Thank You to the 4th grade team: Mrs. Clifton, Mr. Whitley, Mrs. Reynolds, and Mrs. Green; it was such a great informative evening. Our Juggling Club Celebration was held on Thursday morning, where families tried out juggling and enjoyed a performance from the 5th grade masters of the craft. Thank you again to Ms. Canniff, Mrs. Trumbour, Mrs. Dahlgren, and Mr. Gutstadt for all of the time and effort they put into exposing our students to the rewards of learning to juggle. The Second Graders also took to the stage with their end of year show on Thursday. The students shared facts they have learned about our world and shared an amazing array of songs; the show closed out with a slideshow of the many experiences the students took part in over the school year. Thank you to all of the families who came out to see the performance, and thanks to the 2nd grade team - Mrs. Dahlgren, Mrs. Corcoran, Mrs. Zerilli, Mrs. Bace, Ms. Gale, and Mrs. Chalmers. A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT and THANK YOU to Mrs. Shaw-Reese; we cannot thank her enough for all of her help at every grade level. She puts in extra effort to support all of the teams with their presentations and showcases, and she is here when needed, day and night. Friday brought the annual RES Field Day - thanks to ALL VOLUNTEERS!!! We could not run field day without your support in supervising the many activities available for the students. One final 23-24Weekly Buzz will be available next Friday; here's to an awesome final week of the 2023-2024 school year!

• June 11th: 🌸 HAWAIIAN DAY 🌸
• Wear your best Hawaiian shirt or bright Summer colors.
• Each student will receive a Lei at school 🌴.
• June 14th: Last Day of School: Half Day
  
• Dismissal Times:
• PreK: 11:30 am
• K-5: 12:00 pm
• Report Cards released in Aspen at noon.

2023-2024 RPS School Calendar

2023-2024 RPS Music Calendar

Every year at Rockport Elementary School we engage all students in planting, harvesting, and eating a spring salad and fall crop as part of our RES school garden program.

Our fall crops are going in the ground during the last weeks of school and we are looking for families willing to look after the garden during the summer. Sign up for one or more weeks to water and weed the garden and care for our growing fall crops.

I will contact all volunteers with detailed information as the school year comes to an end.

For questions contact Darlene Trumbour dtrumbour@rpk12.org

Students entering Rockport Middle School for the 2024-2025 school year can order their school supplies through SchoolKids School Specialty. The link also includes a full list of the supplies needed if you want to purchase the supplies on your own. The link to the site and account number can be found on the order document, and you can access the lists and costs through the link. Thank you!

Rockport Middle School: 2024--2025 School Supply List

RES School Kit information will be out soon!

We are excited to reveal the book titles for the RMS Summer Reading Program and provide families with time to peruse the titles.

After utilizing multiple sources (book lists, librarians and English teacher input), a diverse group of titles was selected in hopes that we will engage all readers. That being said, please note that the proposed books may not be appropriate for all readers. Given the wide variety of content, themes, text complexity, format, and language usage, please support your child in making a decision that makes the most sense for your family. Students will have an opportunity to preview the titles in the classroom, making a selection at the end of May or beginning of June.

Check out our summer reading website for more information and to view the selected titles. For students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, your child’s required reading will include one book from our website and one book of your child’s preference.

If you need guidance, reach out to Kriisten Fauci (kfauci@rpk12.org). We hope that you find a compelling read on this list.

RMS ELA Department

Kriisten Fauci

The yearbooks have arrived. We ordered a few extras if you would like a yearbook please bring $25(cash or check made out to: RES) to Mrs. English or Mrs. Collins.

If you have any questions at all, please feel free to reach out. Thanks!

Lisa English lenglish@rpk12.org or Susan Collins scollins@rpk12.org

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Lost and Found will be donated at the end of the school year.

Be sure to check for missing items.

Upcoming Events:

• Watch for upcoming events

PTO Membership Form

Cursive: Monday, June 10th at 3:00 pm.

ALL other before and after school activities have concluded for the year!

Thank you!

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 has medications, inhalers, and/or Epi-Pens in the health office this year, an authorized adult must pick it up by 12:00 PM on the last day of school June 14, 2024.

Remember to send a water bottle with your child to school every single day!

Do not send your child to school in sandals or flip flops. These types of shoes increase your child's risk of falls and injuries!

Remember to check your children each day for ticks if they have been doing any outdoor activities.

Please turn in a copy of your child's latest physical and immunization record.

For any questions or to report an 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
• Community Nights at the Cape Ann YMCA
• K-8 Rockport Youth Basketball
  
• Cape Ann Museum
• Cape Ann Youth Lacrosse
• Cape Ann Arts Alive Summer Programs
• Summer 2024-Art & Sensory
• Summer at the Seashore-Rockport Art Association
• Power of Produce-The Power of Produce! Rockport Farmers Market is very excited to be offering the POP Club (“Power of Produce”) program at the Rockport Farmers Market this year! The POP Club program seeks to empower your children, ages 5-12, to make healthier food choices while supporting local farmers and local food producers. Children will receive 3 POP Dollars at every Saturday market they attend to use to purchase produce from our local vendors, encouraging your children to actively engage with their produce suppliers and to make nutritious choices. Through its innovative approach, the POP Club program inspires families to prioritize fresh, local foods and cultivates a lifelong appreciation for healthy eating habits in children. The Rockport Farmers Market opens this season at Rockport’s Harvey Park on Saturday June 15 and runs every Saturday through October 12 from 9 AM to 1 PM. All children must be accompanied by a parent to sign up and participate in POP Club. You can download the attached signup sheet and bring it to the market or sign up at the market when you arrive. Check out our website for updates and more information: rockportexchange.org.
• Gloucester Youth Football and Cheerleading