RPI Pulse Newsletter

Good Morning RPI Families,

We had a great first week of full days! It was also great to see the weather break and the heat leave the building. It is crazy how long that places holds heat. Which is why it is important for the kids to have water with them as much as possible. As we start to get into the heart of the school year, you will start to hear things about assessments, fire and lockdown drills, kids who are annoying, maybe even some who are mean. Please know that while we do our best to be proactive in teaching kids Respect. Pride. Integrity. it doesn't always translate into kids daily interactions with one another. If you and I (meaning our entire team) partner with these discussions, it makes these important years for our kids growth and development a little smoother and hopefully less dramatic.

Another note: Please have a conversation with your kids about "Stuff you can't say at school." What is that? While it may sound different at home for each and every family, an important skill for our kids to learn is to begin to understand is how our speech is different in different settings. You and I both know that we talk differently to our friends than we do to our bosses...in most cases. So, choosing our words carefully is really important.

Topics that can cause HUGE issues and potentially get your student in a lot of unintended trouble include talk about: guns, killing, hurting, bombs (or blowing things up), spreading rumors, threatening to hurt or cause serious injury, etc. This is particularly prevalent with our boys. Our local police department and prosecuting attorney's office loves to work with families, but is also more concerned about the safety of all of our students. And words/phrases/threats like those listed above can and have gotten students in a lot of legal and school trouble in the past. "I was just joking," doesn't matter in instances like these. PLEASE CHAT WITH THEM!!!

Lastly, bringing things to school that could resemble or potentially harm others is another area where kids can get in tons of trouble! PLEASE talk with them about this! No weapons, or look-alike weapons are allowed! Even a simple pocket knife should not be brought to school. If a kids happens to have one and forgot, have them seek out a trusting adult IMMEDIATELY!!!

Lastly, if you miss the email, or know someone who needs this weekly newsletter, it is posted on our Facebook page and our schools website under the News section!

Yours in Rocket Pride,

Scott

Endurance Adventure -- STARTING THIS WEEK!!!

Yoga Flier- STARTING THIS WEEK!!!

Permission Slip for Art Club (Each session is limited to 10-12 students)

HERE IS THE FLIER WITH SPECIFIC INFORMATION!!

CLICK HERE For registration for this year's cheer clinic. You must sign up by September 15 to make sure you get your shirt! That's this Friday.

Contact Coach Smith for any questions: lsmith1@mpsk12.net

This is the last week that I will post this!

Here is the link to the video again!

DOORS OPEN AT 7:35. PLEASE DO NOT DROP YOUR STUDENT OFF BEFORE 7:25!!

Any students going to eat breakfast need to report to door 1! They will be allowed in at 7:25 to get breakfast.

5th Grade: Below we will list your homeroom teacher. Based on who that is, please wait outside that door before school:

• Door 1: Mr. Grant, Mr. Scott, Mrs. Peterman, Mrs. Wahr and Mrs. Moore
• Door 24: Mrs. Hazard, Mrs. Marvin, Mrs. Matz and Mrs. Overway

6th grade: Below we will list your homeroom teacher. Based on who that is, please wait outside that door before school

• Door 5: Mrs. Maas, Ms. Carter, Mrs. Terpstra
• Door 6: Mrs. Ulfsax, Mrs. Meekhof, Mrs. Yore
• Door 7: Mrs. Dushane, Mr. Walters, Mrs. Walters

Students need to be dropped off/picked up in the Getty Street parking lot. The beginning of the day and end of the day are likely to be congested. Please be patient and treat others with grace and understanding.

Unless your child is staying for an organized after school activity, all students must be picked up NO LATER THAN 3:00 pm (full day) and NO LATER THAN 11:15 am (half day). They may wait in the foyer until then but will not be allowed back into the school.

Thank you for your understanding.

After School Art club will be held on Thursdays starting September 21st. Students will be painting, drawing, making collages, and working on school beautification projects. If you are interested in signing up please look out for Mrs. Nastase in the lunchroom this week and next.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Nastase at nastasec@reeths-puffer.org

Or know someone who does? Listen/read this Fox17 report to see if it can help you!

Here is the link to more information from the Mission's website:

If you’re a Muskegon County Resident in need of daycare financial assistance, there are still plenty of spots available. You can apply here or call Mission for Area People at (231) 733-9672. More information on Mission for Area People can be found on the organization's website.

Hello! Here is this weeks band bulletin- https://www.smore.com/13qmy

We are asking ALL parents to fill out the lunch program application again this year. Even if you think you won't apply for it, we encourage you to do so because the information gathered is essential for the funding of many other vital programs at R-P. Complete the form online at https://reethspuffer.familyportal.cloud/

You can also scan the QR Code

I just did it and it only took about 2 minutes. Very easy and helps our district out with many programs that have state and federal connections!

This letter is also being mailed home to you!

THANK YOU!

Questions?

• Jackie Blomeke, MBA, RDN
  Director of Food Service
  blomekej@reeths-puffer.org

If you are interested in becoming a paraprofessional at RP, please feel free to reach out to our Special Education Supervisor, Brett Cavanaugh, at cavanaughb@reeths-puffer.org

CLICK HERE for job opportunities in our Food Service Department.

August/September Menu

Medication shall not be brought to school unless it is essential to the health of the student.

Medications which need to be taken in school must be administered by certified school personnel (or designee) in the presence of another adult. Parents must bring medication to the school office in the original container and file a written statement. NO STUDENT MAY BRING ANY MEDICATION TO SCHOOL.

Contact the office if you have any questions.

From time to time, issues may arise with your child. While we are here as a service to our community, our (Ms. San Miguel and I) focus is on the teaching and learning in the building. If you need to speak with us, we are asking that you schedule an appointment in the main office, call us or send us an email. Thank you for your understanding.

Website: www.reeths-puffer.org
Location: 1500 North Getty Street, Muskegon, MI, USA
Phone: 2317449280
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reeths-Puffer-Intermediate-863900696970981/
Twitter: @scottpanozzo

CLICK HERE to see Mr. Panozzo's Smore page!