Reed-Custer Elementary School

Email: heather.faletti@rc255.net
Website:https://sites.google.com/rc255.net/rcesreed-custer-255u/mrs-faletti
Location: 162 S. School St. Braidwood, IL 60408
Phone: 815-458-2145
Facebook: facebook.com/RCES255/

Welcome Back! I hope everyone had a wonderful spring break!

IAR/ISA

As state testing wraps up, I want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone for their cooperation and hard work.

To our wonderful parents: Thank you so much for ensuring your children were present and prepared for the state assessments. Your commitment to their education and your efforts in making sure they were here on time each day are truly appreciated. We know this can sometimes require adjustments to your schedules, and we are grateful for your support.

To our amazing students: We are incredibly proud of the effort and dedication you demonstrated during the testing period. You approached each test with focus and gave it your best. Remember that these tests are just one measure of your learning and growth throughout the year, and we recognize all the hard work you put in every single day.

We have a few make-up tests this week, and 5th grade will be taking the ISA (Illinois Science Assessment) on April 8th, 10th, and 11th.

We are so excited to welcome our newest class of bright and eager learners to RCES! If your child will be five years old on or before September 1, 2025 , it's almost time for their kindergarten adventure to begin!

Spread the Word!

We know that many families in our community have young children who will be starting kindergarten soon. We kindly ask you to help us reach all eligible families by sharing this information with your neighbors, friends, and anyone you know who has a child turning five by September 1, 2025.

We're excited to announce a new attendance incentive program designed to encourage regular school attendance and celebrate classroom success! We believe that consistent attendance is crucial for student learning and academic growth.

Here's how the program works:

• Random Classroom Drawings: Throughout the semester, we will randomly select a classroom.
• Perfect Attendance = Treats! If all students in the selected classroom are present on the day of the drawing, the entire class will receive a special treat!
• Yummy Rewards: Treats may include pizza parties, ice cream sundaes, hot chocolate, and other fun surprises!

Important Note: Student Health is Our Priority

While we encourage regular attendance, please remember that student health is our top priority. Students should absolutely stay home if they are sick. This includes:

• Vomiting: Any instance of vomiting requires a student to stay home.
• Fever: Students with a fever of 100.4°F (38°C) or higher should remain home until they are fever-free for 24 hours without medication.

We want to create a healthy learning environment for all students. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students healthy and in school when they are well. We look forward to celebrating perfect attendance with many classrooms this year!

April 7th Students and staff return to school! Welcome back! 🖤💛

April 7th FORCES meeting 3:45 pm in the RCES Cafeteria

April 9th Early Release (11:50) No Prek or lunches served

April 9th Shelter-in-Place drill at RCES

April 9th RCES Kindergarten Roundup 1:00-7:00 pm🖍️🎒

April 9th Dress-up day for One School, One Book. Wear sport attire from your favorite Chicago team! 🏈🏐⚾

April 14th Third grade program at 6:30 pm in the RCES gym 🎶

April 15th Preschool Screening - No Pre-K Classes!

April 15th Fourth grade program 6:30 pm in the RCES gym 🎼

April 16th OSOB Dress Up Day! Dress like a dog or your favorite animal. 🐶🐈🐐🐍

April 17th FORCES Egg Hunt/Balloon Toss 🐣

April 18th No School - Happy Easter! 🐰

April 21st No School

April 23rd OSOB Music Assembly with RC Music Department 🎵

April 23rd OSOB Dress Up Day! Wear your favorite band shirt! 🎸🎤

April 28th-May 2nd K-5th grade students will be walking to Fossil Ridge for the Art Show (during art classes) 🎨

April 30th OSOB Dress Up Day! Dress like your teacher or another RCES staff member.👩‍🏫

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

• 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

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.