RES Weekly Buzz

RES was bustling with activities this week! Our school garden is flourishing with the rain we had in the past weeks along with the warm temperatures and sunshine. Our students were fortunate to harvest a lot of the lettuce this week, and have a taste test. They found it fresh, and delicious and many asked for seconds.

Thank you to families and friends who attended the Kindergarten Open House, Grade 1 Open House, and 4th Grade State Fair. It was nice to have a school full of families celebrating the accomplishments of their children. This week our 5th-grade students visited the Rockport Middle School in preparation for their transition to 6th grade next year. We've heard many positive comments about the visit, and the students are looking forward to moving on to new adventures.

We are hoping for nice weather next Friday for our Field Day. Thank you to all parent volunteers who have already come in for their CORI form. If you have not yet done so, please come by the RES office to obtain a copy.

Happy Weekend!

• June 5th: PTO Meeting 5:30-7:30pm- RES Library
• Click here to RSVP
• This meeting is open to all.
• Please join us to help plan our fall fundraising and family fun events!
• June 8th: Grade 2 End of Year Show
• RMHS Auditorium - 10am
• June 9th: Field Day (rain date June 12th) - See below for more information
• June 15th:
• Last Day of School - 1/2 Day
• Report Cards open in Aspen

2022 - 2023 RPS School Calendar

RPS Music Calendar

2023-2024 RPS School Calendar

Limited Edition “VIKINGS PRIDE” Donuts

created by the one and only Brother’s Brew!!

When: Saturday, June 10th

Where: Brothers’ Brew

Grab a small coffee and Viking’s Pride Limited Edition Donut!!

Proceeds support our amazing PTO!!

Open this

RMS School Supply Parent Order Form 2023

to order all of your child's school supplies

at a discount. If you order through this program,

you child twill have all of the materials they need for

6th grade when they start school at

Rockport Middle School in August.

With the school year wrapping up, remember to take a look for unreturned library books.

Thank you,

Ms. Burke

Dear Fifth-Grade Students and Families:

We know it’s still May, but we are excited to reveal the book titles for RMS’s summer reading program and provide you with time to check out the titles.

After utilizing multiple sources (book lists, librarians, and staff preferences), a diverse group of titles was selected in hopes that we will engage all readers. That being said, please note that the proposed books may not be appropriate for all readers. Given the wide variety of content, themes, text complexity, format, and language usage, please support your child in making a decision that makes the most sense for your family. Fifth grade students will also meet with Ms. Fauci to explore book choices and find out about these titles.

Check out our summer reading website for more information and to view the selected books. For students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, your child’s required reading will include one book from our Community Reading List and one book of your child’s preference.

If you need guidance, reach out to Kriisten Fauci (kfauci@rpk12.org) and/or your school and local librarians for additional information. We hope that you find a compelling read on this list.

Kriisten Fauci

RMS ELA Department

Submit $20 cash or a check made payable to RES along with your child’s name, grade and classroom teacher

It is that wonderful time of year, when we are busy planning for our end of the year Field Day activities. We are looking for parent volunteers to help run field day stations. If you can help out, sign up on the link(s) below:

Field Day is scheduled on the following day and times:

• GRADES 3-5: Friday, June 9th - 9:00 am - 11:45 am Volunteers

• GRADES K-2: Friday, June 9th - 12:00 pm - 2:45 pm Volunteers

• The rain date will be Monday, June 12th (same times as above)

Please make sure your child is dressed for outdoor activity with proper footwear (sneakers), a hat, shorts, and a t-shirt. Please apply sunscreen on your child and send them with extra sunscreen in their backpack. All students should come to school with a water bottle with their name on it that is filled with water.

Rockport Elementary School parents will run all activities. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Looking forward to a fun day!

Any questions please email me at ecanniff@rpk12.org.

We are still looking for a few volunteers to assist with harvesting, and tasting our spring lettuce crop.

Check the sign-up for available dates and time slots. Please note that each slot is for 1 hour, and the class names are listed for those who would like to volunteer during their child's class.

We are also looking for a few more families who would be willing to look after the garden during the summer. Sign up for one or more weeks to water and weed the garden and take care of our growing fall crops.

For questions contact Darlene Trumbour (dtrumbour@rpk12.org)

Please note that all school volunteers must have a CORI check completed in the office.

Happy Spring

Darlene Trumbour
RES Health and Wellness Teacher
dtrumbour@rpk12.org
(She/her/hers)

1) With warmer temperatures, many classes are going outside, plus students are outside twice a day for recess. Pollen levels are very high right now. If your child struggles with seasonal allergies, please make sure to treat their allergy symptoms at home before they come to school.

2) PLEASE remember to send your child in with a water bottle every single day!

3) PLEASE do not send your child to school in crocs, sandals, or flip flops. These types of shoes increase your child's risk of falls and injuries!!

4) Ticks usually start to come out in mid-April. PLEASE remember to check your children very thoroughly, from their scalp to their toes, if they have been doing any outdoor activities.

5) If your child had medications, inhalers, and/or Epi-Pens in the health office this year, an authorized adult must pick it up by 12:00 PM on the last day of school June 15, 2023.

6) Please see the charts below in order to review symptoms and guidelines for student illnesses. (You can also refer to the COVID guidelines here: RPS COVID Protocols 2022-2023). 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.

Any absences related to illness can be excused if a doctor's note is provided to the school.

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

Before/After School Activities:

• Spring session , check the Weekly Schedule here.
• Any questions email Mrs. Gale ngale@rpk12.org.

Children should not be dropped off at school before 8:45, unless they are attending a before school program. Cafeteria begins serving breakfast at 8:30am.

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

Rockport Public Schools has posted multiple positions

for all 3 schools in the district.

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

Summer Fun is Back!

This program is designed to provide your child with an enriching summer activity. Children will enjoy playtime with their friends in a familiar, safe and fun environment. Children will be grouped by age and will rotate through each station: the playground, the gym for games and activities, and the cafeteria for crafts, Legos, and snack time. There will be weekly themes, visiting special guests and surprises to keep things fresh and engaging!

All students who are entering Grades K-5 are eligible to participate.

The program begins Monday June 26th and runs through Thursday August 4th. Note: There is no program July 4th.

For all students, the program is Monday through Thursday, from 9 am - 12 noon

Cost: $400 for the season, $325 for siblings after first child (please fill out a form for each child) Summer Fun will follow the strict food allergy policy guidelines in place at Rockport Elementary School.

Please mail the registration form to Board of Selectmen, 34 Broadway, Rockport, MA 01966.

Forms can also be dropped off at the mail slot at the back door of Town Hall.

You can also email the form and mail/drop off check. Form will be processed once payment arrives.recreation@rockportma.gov

Click the links below to access the various resources:

• RPS Community Flyers

Please help us spread the word on the upcoming session of Positive Solutions for Families beginning Wednesday, May 17th here at Pathways for Children from 5 - 6:30 pm for 7 sessions. This is a very popular workshop focused on handling the everyday challenges of parenting young children and understanding of the meaning of challenging behavior. Attached please find the flyer. If you have any questions please reach out to Amy Larsen.

Warm regards,

Amy Larsen

Phone 978 515-5320

alarsen@pw4c.org

• Rockport Summer Basketball click here
• Rockport Recreation Summer Fun is back!
• Summer Programs at Pathways
• Summer is just around the corner and that means RAA&M's children’s programs are too! Make sure to register. See flyer here
• Teen Programs at Rockport Art Association
  
• Cape Ann Arts Alive Summer programs

• Gloucester Little League Registration