RES Weekly Buzz

Our students were excited to see signs of winter this week. They were thrilled to have snow on the ground while enjoying their recess time outdoors. Please be sure your children have boots, warm jackets, hats, and mittens for the cold days that are coming our way.

As we come up to the halfway point of the school year, it's a great time to reflect on our progress so far. Our school community has enjoyed celebrating each other through community meetings and theme days. Our staff is working diligently to gather math and literacy data that will guide instruction for the rest of the school year. Our students are displaying evidence of their learning everyday in the school.

It's hard to believe that our 90th day is next week! We are looking forward to continuing to witness and recognize the amazing work being done at RES.

Happy Weekend!

Amy & Jodi

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Upcoming Important Dates

January 31st: 1/2 Day for Students
February 1st: Global Play Day
February 7th: 100th DAY OF SCHOOL
February 17th: 1/2 Day for Staff and Students
February 20th: President's Day - RES office closed
February 20-24th: No School - Winter Break
March 1st-12th: RPS Art Show
March 7th: 1/2 Day for Students
March 9th: RPS Art Show Reception
March 13th: End of 2nd Trimester

2022 - 2023 RPS School Calendar

RPS Music Calendar

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Kindergarten/Grade 1 Registration

For Rockport Residents Only

Kindergarten/Grade 1 Registration

New enrollments only

January 1-January 31, 2023

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Rockport Public Schools invite you to the annual student art show

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

CURRICULUM UPDATES

Literacy

Elementary classroom and special education teachers continue to take part in professional development in the area of "Scaffolding Written Language for Elementary Students". In October, training was focused at the sentence level. This week and next, the teachers are working on using thematic units to develop single and multi-paragraph compositions. Landmark Outreach is providing this professional development here at RES for grades 1 through 5.

Mrs. Corcoran's Class - Pizza Fractions

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Notes from the Nurse

Reminder: If your child plans on bringing in any goodie bags for their classmates (for birthdays, holidays, etc.), please DO NOT include any food items at all!

Please remember to keep your child home if they have any of the following symptoms and/or illnesses:

Symptoms for different illnesses can often look very similar. Please review the illnesses listed below and monitor your child closely. Always do an at-home rapid COVID test if any symptoms develop. Reach out to your child’s pediatrician as well. If your child tests positive for COVID (please see guidelines here: RPS COVID Protocols 2022-2023) or is diagnosed with RSV or influenza, they MUST remain home until they are no longer considered contagious. Any absences related to illness can be excused if a doctor's note is provided to the school.

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

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Before/After School Activities

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

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

New Opportunity: Before school Jump Rope Club for grades 2-5 begins on January 25th! Please click to open this Jump Rope Club letter for more information from Mrs. Canniff.

Before/After School Activities: Winter session 1, check the Weekly Schedule here. Classes are wrapping up for this session. Be sure to check the weekly schedule for ending dates. Information for Winter session 2 will be sent home on Wednesday, January 25, 2023