
RES Weekly Buzz

RES had a fantastic turnout for parent/teacher conferences this week, and we are incredibly grateful for the support all our parents and caregivers have shown for our staff. We know educating children is a partnership between school and home, and we appreciate your willingness to keep the lines of communication open and work WITH us.
With the winter weather fast approaching, students are coming to school well-prepared with hats, mittens, and warm jackets. Please take time to label your child’s personal belongings. We often find a few things on the playground and around the school after the day has ended and would like to return them to their rightful owner.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Important Dates
- December 15: SPIRIT DAY
- Theme: Season's Greetings Day
- Wear any winter holiday colors!
- December 18: RES Winter Concert
- 6:30pm RMHS Auditorium
- December 22: SPIRIT DAY and HALF DAY OF SCHOOL
- Theme: Merry & Bright (Wear your holiday wear to school!)
- Half Day of School for students
- Pre-K Dismissal: 11:30 am
- Grade K-5 Dismissal: 12 pm
- December 25th - January 1st: Holiday Vacation
- January 2, 2024: Back to School in the New Year!
Before and After School Activities
Winter Session #1 of Before/After School Activities
Grades 3-5 at RES on Thursdays 8:30-8:45am (RES Cafe)
RES Juggling Club: Grades 2-5 at RES on Thursdays, 8-8:45am (RES Gym)
Reminder: Students attending a before school activity
should not be arriving at school before 7:55am unless arriving by bus.
5th Grade Science - Investigating Condensation
Notes from Nurse Wagner
The RES Health Office is in need of clothing donations. We will happily accept donations of used items as long as they are in good condition and have been cleaned at home prior to sending in. The following items are needed: (1) winter gloves, (2) snow boots sizes 2 through 8, (3) girls and boys sneakers sizes 3 and up, and (4) boys pants sizes 4 through 14. Thank you!
As we enter into the holiday season and many families are traveling, please remain diligent about monitoring your child for illness. If your child has any illness symptoms, please test them with an at-home rapid COVID test. Free COVID test kits are available from the Town of Rockport. Reach out to the Board of Selectmen's Office at Town Hall during their business hours. You can review the RPS COVID protocol here.
For any questions or to report your child's illness, please call the RES health office at 978-546-1223 or email rwagner@rpk12.org .
Thank you,
Ruth Wagner, MSN, RN
School Nurse
December Menus
RPS Employment Opportunities
- 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.
Public Survey on Accessibility of Town Facilities, Programs, and Services
We need your help! The Town of Rockport is in the process of developing a Self-Evaluation and
Transition Plan to ensure residents and visitors have access to all Town buildings, programs, and
services. The Town has engaged the Edward J. Collins Center for Public Management to assist with the plan, which is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991 (ADA). An important part of this planning process is providing opportunities for the public to offer input and voice concerns.
This survey is intended to gather preliminary data to assist the planning team in identifying any barriers to access for individuals with disabilities at Town buildings or within the programs and services it currently offers. Once the initial study is completed, the Town will solicit additional input on how to best address any deficiencies that are found.
Please take a few minutes to complete this important accessibility survey at the following link:
If you need assistance in completing this survey or would like to request an alternative format, please contact Marcia Birmingham at marcia.birmingham@umb.edu or call the Collins Center at 617-287-4824. We sincerely appreciate your time and effort in helping to ensure Rockport remains a great place to live for ALL our residents.
Parent Resources and Local Events
Click the links below to access the various resources:
- RES Staff 2023-2024
- RPS Community Flyers
- K-8 Rockport Youth Basketball
- Cape Ann Museum Fall Activities
- Teen Arts Collaborative at The Rockport Art Association