Join us TOMORROW NIGHT for the PTA Fundraiser—and trust us, you do not want to miss it!

Half-Time Highlight: Principal Benadi is getting DUCT TAPED to the wall at Suffern High School! Yes, you read that right! Come cheer it on, snap a pic, and be part of the fun!

Every dollar raised supports amazing cultural arts programs and school events for the 2025–2026 school year.

Let’s come together to make next year unforgettable for our students!

Where: Suffern High School
When: Tomorrow Night at 7 pm
Why: Fun, laughter, and making a difference for our schools!

Bring your friends, your school spirit, and your best duct tape jokes—we’ll see you there!

Get ready to dress to impress! Spring Picture Day is happening tomorrow, and we can’t wait to see everyone looking their best. Wear your favorite outfit and bring your best smile!

See the schedule for your child’s class time. Please make sure your child arrives on time and is photo-ready. Let’s make some great memories!

Each student has a unique 4-digit meal code that they’ll use every time they go through the lunch or breakfast line. This code remains the same year after year, so once it’s memorized, they’re all set!

To help your child feel confident and keep the line moving smoothly, please practice the code with them at home. Encourage them to enter it just like they will at school—using a keypad like the one shown.

Thanks for helping us build independence and routine during mealtimes!

Today, our second graders had a special visit from members of the Rotary Club, who shared the meaning and importance of Arbor Day. As part of the celebration, students gathered outside to watch a lilac bush being planted on our school grounds—a lasting symbol of growth and care for the environment.

Each student also received their very own Pitch Pine seedling to take home, generously gifted by the Rotary Club. We encourage families to plant the seedlings as soon as possible—either in the ground or in a large pot—using the care instructions provided.

This meaningful experience gives students a chance to connect with nature, learn about sustainability, and take pride in nurturing something that will grow along with them.

Click on the link to learn more about the Rotary Club.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/150nTru4PeItMTsrHOiG1QdvzPoqzD7Ol/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116409370627720262855&rtpof=true&sd=true

On April 23rd, we celebrated Poem in a Pocket Day—a joyful event that brought poetry to life throughout our school! Each student received a paper pocket and was encouraged to fill it with a poem. They could write their own, copy a favorite, or choose one from the special poetry display on the school bulletin board.

Throughout the day, students shared their poems by reading them aloud to any adult they passed. Each time they shared a poem, they earned a raffle ticket—making poetry not only meaningful, but fun and interactive!

A big thank you to Ms. Marsh, our amazing school library clerk, for organizing this creative and inspiring event!

This week, Mrs. Preiss introduced Puppy Pals to the classroom—and they were a big hit! Each student was excited to meet their new stuffed animal reading buddy and take part in this fun literacy initiative.

To kick things off, students signed a special Puppy Pal Promise, showing their commitment to caring for and reading to their furry friends. They’ve already started thinking of creative names for their pals and have been cozying up with a book to read to them during quiet time. They even have a Puppy Pal Parking Lot in the classroom, where their new pals can “rest” when not in use.

The staff and students at R.P. Connor Elementary School will be participating in fire and lockdown drills next week. The purpose of the drills is to prepare our students and staff for any emergency that may occur where it may be necessary for us to evacuate or hold in place.

In preparation for the drills, staff will tell students that we are practicing being safe. Staff members will also inform students that during the drill an announcement will be made prompting everyone to follow our school drill procedures, and that this is simply a practice.

Safety is our top priority at R.P. Connor Elementary school. We conduct drills because we want students and staff members to feel safe and develop an awareness of their roles in these various scenarios.

April 25: RPC/CLES Brightest vs Bravest Basketball Game 7pm SHS

April 29: RPC/CLES Spirit Day: Dress to Express Your Culture

April 29: RPC/CLES Community Night (A.K.A. Diversity Night) location Suffern High School

May 5 - 9: Teacher Appreciation Week - Click to sign up to help

May 7: Spirit Day: Teacher/Student Swap (students dress like their teachers)

May 8: Plant Sale - Students/Families can shop for plants (pre-order pick up too)

May 7 - 14: Kindergarten Screening (by appointment only)

May 12: 2nd Grade visit to CLES

May 14: 2nd grade field trip to Van Saun

May 14: RPC/CLES PTA Meeting (location RPC)

May 15: Friends and Family Celebration Concert (1st Grade)

May 16: Tricky Tray (location RPC)

May 18: One Suffern Day

May 20: School Budget Vote

May 23 - 27 School Is CLOSED for Memorial Day Weekend (Friday - Tuesday)

May 29: Music Makes Me Sing Concert (Kindergarten)

May 29: RPC/CLES Spirit Day - Tie Dye Thursday

May 30: Last day to take out books from the library

Friday, June 6th, is Olympic Day. Our rain Date is Monday, June 9th. Parents and guardians are invited to watch the events and cheer on their children. The PTA has purchased shirts for all of the students and staaff.

The students will rotate through 7 stations. Spectators will remain behind the white line (perimeter of the event space) and rotate around the field. All of the students will receive a participation ribbon.

Please review the schedule and plan to be at RPC during the time frame.

• Pre-k and Kindergarten: 9:45 am - 11 am
• First and Second Grade: 1:30 pm - 3:15 pm

Please do not ask to take your child home after the Olympic Day events. If you are planning to change your child’s dismissal plan, you must let the school know by June 5th. We cannot accommodate dismissal plan changes or early pick ups on June 6th.

Thank you for your support!

Please join us monthly. There is both a remote and an in person option. The PTA is offerring daycare for those who need it. Please join us for as many as you are able. PTA Meetings are a great way to make friends and learn about what's happening in our schools.

Email: kbenadi@sufferncentral.org
Website: https://www.sufferncentral.org/rpc
Location: 13 Cypress Road, Suffern, NY, USA
Phone: (845)357-2858
Instagram: @RPCONNORELEMENTARY