RES Weekly Buzz
I can't believe it is October already! We had a very busy September here at RES and are excited to have had a great first month of the new school year. We have a few fun activities planned for the students this month, the first being our Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day on Tuesday, October 9th! We hope many families take advantage of this and the weather cooperates.
As the weather changes with cooler temperatures, please send your students in with a sweatshirt or jacket for outdoor classes. Please label all outdoor clothing with their name inside as well. Often, sweatshirts and jackets get left outside, which will help us return them to the right student.
Many of you are busy throughout the weekend with activities for the kids, and I hope you all find time to relax and enjoy moments together despite your hectic schedules!
I look forward to seeing the kids on Monday morning!
Amy
- October 9th: Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day
- October 14th: No School
- October 15th: No School for Students, All Day Professional Day for Staff
The Rockport HS DECA chapter is planning Career Day for 11/19/25 from 8-10:30 AM
We are looking for some more presenters and could use any/all career types/Retirees welcome
If interested, please fill out this Google form
Contact Scott Larsen, DECA advisor with questions --slarsen@rpk12.org
Principal/Family Partnership Series
We are excited to present the RPS Principal-Family Partnership series. All parents, guardians, and families are welcome to join us from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm in the John Lane Auditorium on the evenings listed below. The informal presentations will support families by bringing in outside resources and professionals to educate us on the most complex and current trends within the dedicated topics. Each date holds a unique theme and is designed to provide families with current information while allowing for open and meaningful dialogue. The experience will foster the importance of the school-family partnership in effectively managing the most complex of issues our kids face. Outside professionals will lead the presentations, but RPS administration and related staff will attend meetings to learn, share, and grow with you. We hope to see you all there!
November 14, 2024 – The Anxious Generation: Social Media Discussion – Bullying, Social Media Use & Current Trends
January 23, 2025– The Road to Commitment or Compromise – Vaping, Drugs & Healthy Decision-Making
March 20, 2025 – Raising and Educating Resilient Children: The Gift of Failure
24/25 Music Department Calendar
Any questions
Orchestra-Mr. Cohen ncohen@rpk12.org
Band- Ms. Weaver dweaver@rpk12.org or Ms. Shaw-Reese kshaw@rpk12.org
Chorus-Ms. Shaw-Reese kshaw@rpk12.org
“Saving Makes Cents” program with the Cape Ann Savings Bank is back!
Thursday, 8:30-8:45 for Grades 3-5
New participants need to complete the attached form and send in with your child on that day or any Thursday after with $5.00 or more to start. A bank representative will be in the main foyer as the children enter the school for the day and will set up accounts as they come in. Parents do not need to accompany children. (Current participants can just bring in their book and bag and continue on).
Grace Brennan – CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK
Member FDIC | Member DIF | Equal Housing Lender
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.
Thank you to everyone who has joined as members! We are always welcoming new members via our membership form and looking for new board members as well. Please email ptorockport@gmail.com with any questions.
Our first fundraiser of the year is ongoing! Thank you for all of your support in the calendar raffle. We will pull the prizes each Friday. Tickets can still be purchased all month long for anyone interested.
Find the calendar on our Facebook page "Rockport Parent Teacher Organization" if you're able to share with friends & family. Vikings Calendar Raffle
Upcoming Events:
- October 25th-Trunk or Treat-Friday, 5:45-7pm-See below for more information.
- November 16th-Holiday Fair: Parent volunteers needed, please email ptorockport@gmail.com if you are able to help out.
Trunk or Treat-Friday 10-25! Trunk setup 5:30-5:45, Trick or Treating 5:45-7pm
Please use the sign up genius if you are decorating a trunk & bringing treats, park in the RES paved parking lot. Anyone coming just for trick or treating does not need to sign up and should park in the gravel lot or High School lot.
Rain Date Monday 10/28
Please click on the link to review RES Illness and COVID-19 Protocols for this school year.
Please remember that NO PEANUT OR TREE NUT FOODS ARE ALLOWED IN SCHOOL. Because many students have food allergies, please also remind your child that they should NEVER share their meals or snacks with peers.
Make sure your child brings a water bottle to school every day.
The District is in need of Substitute nurses. Apply here
The Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with the U.S. Postal Service has reopened COVIDtests.gov as of today, so that households across the country can order four additional over-the-counter COVID-19 tests for free. These tests are intended for use throughout the 2024 holiday season to detect currently circulating COVID-19 variants. Clear instructions are included on how to verify extended expiration dates
If you have any questions, please call the RES health office at 978-546-1223.
- 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 Public Library-Visit the Rockport Public Library for some great offerings for both children and adults.
- Nurturing Families Class at Pathways-This is a family program and includes child participation in age appropriate groups and a shared family meal. For further information and to register please reach out to Jeannine Helen at jhelen@pw4c.org. or call 978 296-8088.
- 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
Registration is now open for Rockport Youth Basketball!! Sessions will run on Saturdays for 10 weeks at the Rockport High School for boys and girls grades K-5 starting on December 7th. You can register here. Any questions please email me at pwhitley78@gmail.com
- Cape Ann Youth Hockey-Developmental Skating & Hockey Programs
- Cape Ann Museum
- 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
