RES Weekly Buzz

It was amazing to see so many of you at our Back to School Night this week! Thank you for taking the time to visit our school and meet your children's teachers. We enjoyed having so many families in our halls and classrooms. The night was a great way to help us wrap up our first full 5 day school week of the year.

The picture in this section includes students' reflections on their individual strengths. The bulletin board outside of our gymnasium helps us highlight that we each bring something special to Rockport; we celebrate everything that makes us unique. But .. when we come together, the strengths of each individual member of our school community are what make Rockport Elementary School a great TEAM.

• September 26th: 1/2 Day of School
• Pre-K: 11:30 am dismissal
• K-5: 12:00 Noon dismissal
• October 3rd: RES Picture Day
• October 9th: No School Holiday
• October 10th: No School - Teacher Professional Day

2023-2024 RPS School Calendar

2023-2024 RPS Music Calendar

Morning Music Schedule 23/24

RES Run Club information for Grades 1-5

Information coming soon about other before/after school opportunities.

Rockport Public Schools has revised our school handbooks into one updated online Student and Family District Handbook. This new version is published on our website and allows for easy access to an organized list of procedures, practices, and important information.

• Please read and review the handbook using this link: Rockport Public Schools Student and Family District Handbook.

• Parents and guardians will need to acknowledge that they have read the handbook through this form: Acknowledgment of Receipt of RPS Student and Family Handbook. This form is also available on the Handbook page of our website. Please complete ONE FORM FOR EACH child you have attending Rockport Schools. For 6th through 12th grade students, you will also be prompted to have your child sign this acknowledgement form.

If your dismissal plans for your child change during the school day PLEASE call the office at 978-546-1220 to ensure that we receive the message. Although our teachers check their email throughout the day, their schedules may not allow them to get the message in time for us to help you and your child plan for the change in plans.

RES Picture Day:

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

You can click on the picture for more

information about school pictures.

Please use the following link to learn more about the Rockport PTO.

Use the following link to access the membership form: PTO Membership Form

This event has been postponed to October 14th, 10-2, Harbor Loop, Gloucester

Please remember to turn in a copy of your child's latest physical and immunization history.

If your child will need any medication, inhaler, or Epi-Pen for the 2023-2024 school year, new forms are required. The Medication Administration form (or a physician's order) and Authorization To Treat form will need to be filled out. Doctors should also fill out an Asthma Action Plan for any students who need an inhaler at school. These forms are available under the Health Services link on the rpk12.org website.

Please have your child wear sturdy athletic shoes during the school day to prevent slips, falls, and injuries.

Please make sure your child brings a water bottle to school every day.

RPS COVID guidelines remain the same as last year. Please stay diligent about monitoring for symptoms in your child. You can review the guidance here.

If you have any questions or need any forms sent home in your child's backpack, please call the RES health office at 978-546-1223 or email rwagner@rpk12.org

Breakfast is served in the cafeteria beginning at 8:30 am. Students who take part in morning activities, or those who take the bus, can enjoy breakfast in the cafeteria before the start of school at 9:00 am. If you are dropping your child off at school for breakfast, please have them arrive in time to finish eating before the start of the school day. THANK YOU!!

• Multiple positions have been posted for the elementary, middle, and high schools in Rockport.

• Click here or scan our QR code to see all available positions.

Click the links below to access the various resources:

• RES Staff 2023-2024
• RPS Community Flyers
• FRA Halloween Dance
• Cape Ann Museum Fall Activities