RES Weekly Buzz

We hope that all staff, students, and families enjoy their vacation week. Take the time to relax, recharge, and spend time together. There was a lot of excitement around Valentine's Day and our February Community Meeting this week. Thank you to the Second Grade for their wonderful presentation and amazing song and to the Jump Rope Club for their excellent performance. When we return from break, we will be moving into a long stretch of learning, with plenty of added celebrations and opportunities to support some worthy causes. Our next weekly buzz will be sent out on March 3, 2023. Have a great break!!

• February 20th: President's Day - RES office closed
• February 20-24th: No School - Winter Break
• March 1st-12th: RPS Art Show
  
• March 2nd: Reading Celebration Kick Off
• March Reading Madness - Wear your favorite team jersey!
• March 7th: 1/2 Day for Students
• March 9th: RPS Art Show Reception
  
• March 9th: RES PreK Open House
• March 13th: End of 2nd Trimester

2022 - 2023 RPS School Calendar

RPS Music Calendar

Let's wHOOP it up with a book!

RES will celebrate our love of reading during the month of March with a reading celebration! Our celebration will kick off on Thursday, March 2nd, Read Across America Day. Wear your favorite team jersey as RES' March reading madness kicks off!

RES March Reading Madness Information

Now accepting applications for the 2023/2024 school year

Click on picture for more information

Visit Rockport Integrated Preschool webpage for even more information and to complete an application

• Dates: March 1-12, 2023
• Reception: March 9, 6-8pm (National Art Honors Society Induction Ceremony 5:30)
• Location: Rockport Art Association, 12 Main St ,Rockport, MA
• Days & Hours: Wednesdays- Sundays 12-5pm

Students can’t learn if they’re not in school. Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels. Consistent attendance strengthens academic progress as students are present to participate in interactive class activities and discussions. While there are legitimate reasons that may cause a student to miss school, frequent absences quickly add up to learning loss.

It is important to monitor your child closely for any COVID symptoms if you are traveling/taking a trip over winter break. If your child develops any symptoms, PLEASE do rapid COVID tests at home. If the first rapid COVID test is negative, please do a second test within 48 hours (please refer to COVID guidelines here: RPS COVID Protocols 2022-2023) . If your child has symptoms of illness, they should remain home until symptoms resolve (please see guidelines below). Any absences related to illness can be excused if a doctor's note is provided to the school.

• Fever of 100.0 or higher (may return to school once fever-free for 24 hours without use of analgesics)
• Vomiting or Diarrhea (may return to school once symptom-free for 24 hours)
• + Influenza (may return to school after 5 days if fever/vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours)
• + COVID (may return to school after 5 days if symptom-free and must wear a mask)
• Cold symptoms and respiratory illnesses (students should remain home until symptoms improve)
• Strep throat, conjunctivitis, impetigo or any other contagious illness/rash that requires antibiotic treatment (may return to school after being on antibiotic for at least 24 hours)

Additionally, the RES Health Office is seeking clothing donations:

Gently used or new condition (please no stains, holes, etc.):

• pants -- ALL sizes for both boys and girls (sweatpants, leggings are generally preferred by students over jeans)
• sweatshirts -- all sizes for both boys and girls
• girls t-shirts -- sizes 10 and up (or women's XS/S/M)
• sneakers and snow boots, sizes 3 and up
• winter gloves -- larger sizes

Unopened packages only of the following:

• boys underwear -- all sizes
• girls underwear -- size 8 and up
• socks -- larger sizes

Please reach out to the nurse's office with any questions at 978-546-1223.

Homework Club for Gr 3-5 in room G132 with Ms. Gale. The schedule is as follows:

• Monday and Thursdays 3-4pm
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 8-8:45am

Before/After School Activities:

• Winter session 1, check the Weekly Schedule here.
• Information for Winter session 2 was sent home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.
• Any questions email Mrs. Gale ngale@rpk12.org.
• Sign up for Winter 2 here.

Our Lost and Found is beginning to grow. Be sure to check the table inside the front door of RES. We check for names so remember to label your child's outdoor gear.

Click the buttons or pictures to see the current RES menus. You can look for other information and/or forms at our RPS Food Services webpage.

RES Employment Opportunities

• RPS Cafeteria Staff and Cafeteria Substitutes
• Call or email Deborah Nokes at 978-546-1234 or dnokes@rpk12.org

• Substitute Teachers, All Levels; School Spring ID 3807059 or click here

Click the links below to access the various resources:

• RES Kindergarten/Grade 1 Registration-Rockport Residents, New students only, registration is ongoing
• Cape Ann Museum offerings for Feb-May 2023
• Summer Programs at Pathways

• Gloucester Little League Registration
• Savings Makes Cents program offered by Cape Ann Savings Bank for Grades 3-5.
  
• Savings Makes Cents Account Form
• RPS Community Flyers

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