RES Weekly Buzz
Happy November! We have now had two successful months of school at RES and have much to be thankful for. First and foremost, I am grateful for the fantastic students we work with each day and their diligence. I am grateful for the staff, as they always put the kids' needs first and work tirelessly to ensure our students have successful days. I am grateful for the families and their support of all we do at RES. Thank you.
We kicked off our week with a visit from NED, who instilled in us the power of a growth mindset. The words never Give Up, Encourage Others, and Do Your Best are not just a mantra but a way of life that we will continue to explore and practice at RES. We hope the kids shared their inspiration from our visit with you.
Our Halloween parade was so much fun! I love seeing the kids in their costumes and hearing the stories behind why they chose what they did. We lucked out with the beautiful weather yet again this year. Many thanks to those of you who were able to cheer us along the way and to Oceanside for having us visit. It's such a great tradition; we hope to keep it up!
Happy weekend,
Amy
- November 8th: Picture Retake Day-See below for more information
- November 11th: No School-Veterans Day
- November 14th: 6 pm-The Anxious Generation: Social Media Discussion – Bullying, Social Media Use & Current Trends (held in the High School Auditorium)
- November 16th: PTO Holiday Fair, 9:30-2- See PTO section for more information
Beyond the Screen: Building Healthy Screen Habits & Social Media Awareness
Please join us on November 14th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the John Lane Auditorium for our first RPS Speaker Series talk titled, Beyond the Screen: Building Healthy Screen Habits & Social Media Awareness with Katie Greer. All parents, guardians, and families are welcome to join us from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the John Lane Auditorium. The experience will foster the importance of the school-family partnership in effectively managing the most complex issues our kids face. Use this link to catch a glimpse of what this night will bring! Beyond the Screen
We hope to see you all there!
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
School pictures will be taken on
Retake day-November 8, 2024
Retake day is for new students and staff members, transfer students, or for anyone who may have missed the initial picture day, OR for anyone who was unhappy with their original picture and would like to give it another try. If a student would like the retake photo to replace the original photo, please have the student return the original picture package to the photographer on picture day. We will replace the original package at no additional cost.
If this is the first time being photographed, just have the student/staff go to the camera and we’ll create a proof for them that will be sent to the school (and/or to their family email if we have that information). These proofs will be delivered approx. 4 weeks after picture day. An order code will be on the proof along with ordering instructions.
*Reminder-There will be no early bus this year for before school clubs*
The following classes have ended for the Fall session:
Tap Dance, Snacktivity, Digital Art and Puzzle Club
Watch for new sign up soon!
Students should be arriving no earlier than 7:55am for an 8am morning class.
24/25 Music Department Calendar
If you have any questions, please reach out to the following faculty:
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.
Upcoming Events:
- November 16th-Holiday Fair Sign Up: Parent volunteers needed- email ptorockport@gmail.com with questions
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
- Gloucester Youth Football and Cheerleading
