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A Note from Mrs. Pitts
Dear RES Families and Supporters,
Each year, New Hampshire schools take part in the State and National Teacher of the Year Program. Please help us spread the word about the 2024 New Hampshire Teacher of the Year Program by posting the attached flyer.
Anyone can nominate an outstanding teacher by using this link on or before Feb. 5, 2023. Teachers may also self-apply by downloading an application here. Applications are due to the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) no later than March 20, 2023. All nominees that complete an application will be honored at a ceremony this spring.
The Teacher of the Year Program does not attempt to single out any individual as the best teacher in New Hampshire, but rather to honor one teacher who represents all the excellent teachers in our state. The purpose of the program is to select a teacher who can speak for and bring energy to the teaching profession. Our Teacher of the Year serves as a leader and ambassador for all the outstanding teachers devoted to the highest level of student learning. A Teacher of the Year candidate should be an exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable, and skilled classroom teacher from any state-approved or accredited school, pre-kindergarten through grade 12, certified in the state, demonstrates leadership, and intends to continue in the teaching profession. Selecting a Teacher of the Year is an exceptional way to celebrate the many outstanding and dedicated people teaching in New Hampshire schools.
The 2024 NH Teacher of the Year will automatically be part of the National Teacher of the Year Program, a project of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) in partnership with the Voya Foundation. The National Teacher of the Year Program began in 1952 and focuses public attention on excellence in teaching. It is the oldest, most prestigious national honors program for the teaching profession. It is the mission of the National Teacher of the Year Program to honor our nation’s greatest teachers while providing rigorous professional learning for them as teachers and advocates.
If you have any questions, please contact Stacey MacStravic, Recognition and Award Programs Coordinator by calling (603) 271-3293 or e-mailing stacey.a.macstravic1@doe.nh.gov.
Frank Edelblut
Frank Edelblut | Commissioner of Education
New Hampshire Department of Education
25 Hall Street | Concord, NH 03301
Phone: 603-271-3144
Warmly,
Michelle Pitts
ELECTRONIC GAMES AND EQUIPMENT: Handbook
MP3 Players, IPods, hand-held games, remote control cars, telephones, and other
electronic devices may not be brought to school. We cannot assume responsibility for
personal property left in places readily accessible to others. It is also a distraction for
other students. If there is a particular need for a child to have a cell phone please call
the principal to make arrangements. Please see the section on “TELEPHONE”.
Note: This includes Smart Watches. We do allow phones to be in backpacks and not be seen during the school day but Smart Watches are an electronic device.
Photos for the 400th Anniversary Celebration!
Our students are excited and involved with the Rye 400 initiative. We are working in concert with Rye 400 committee members, and at times, they would like to take pictures of our students to share with our community.
If you would like to opt out of your child's picture being used in Rye 400 work, please contact the office.
Cafeteria News!
Superbowl Friday: We need two volunteers to help serve popcorn from 11:15-1:00 PM on February 10. Please email Lisa Furman if you can help! lfurman@sau50.org
Seltzer: We have gotten feedback about the seltzer cans and have decided to continue selling what we have but once we run out of inventory, we will not reorder additional seltzer cans. Thank you for your feedback and please email me with any further questions/concerns.
Visiting for Lunch?: If you email to confirm a lunch visit, please indicate whether you or your guest will be ordering lunch and what you would like to order. This is especially important if you would like a sandwich as those are made daily. If you already signed up, just email us ONLY if you want to add a lunch order:)
PTA Corner
FUNDRAISER:
Here is a link to a fundraiser! Arts and Crafts Fun at the Art Spot!
SURVEY:
We put together a survey around our golf tournament fundraiser and would like anyone who participated to weigh in on their experience. If you did not but have some thoughts around fundraising events, we welcome that too! We are just looking to get a consensus of the event for future fundraisers! Thank you!
NEXT MEETING:
Please note we have moved our February PTA meeting from the 7th to Monday the 6th so that members can be present at the School District Deliberative Session at RJH @ 6:30.
BOWLING: The Real Thing!
Students in grades 3 - 4 went on a field trip to Bowl-O-Rama. They had learned how to bowl in PE with Mrs. Warden and blew us all away when they finally hit the lanes! The teachers jumped in too!
A Book Comes to Life!
Mock Caldecott
Notes
- Rye Elementary School is presently registering Kindergarten and Grade 1 (new students entering RES only) students for the 2023-2024 school year. Our Kindergarten program is a full day program. It is important that all students register so that we can plan classes for next year. We are already in the planning and budgeting process so please register right away. You can register at: https://sau50.powerschool.com/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=2327135.Once approved, you will receive instructions on how register for Power School and complete forms online. Please register early. Details are online at the RES webpage. http://res.sau50.org/ Students chronological age will be age 5 to enter kindergarten or age 6 to enter Grade 1 on or before September 30 of the year the student plans to enter school. There will be Kindergarten Orientation information announced in the spring, as well as details regarding kindergarten screening.
- Email resoffice@sau50.org if you would like to attend lunch with your child, starting January 17 (Tuesday-Thursday).
Kindergarten-12:00-12:25
First Grade-12:30-12:55
Second Grade-11:25-11:50
Third Grade- 12:00-12:25
Fourth Grade-12:25-12:50
Contact Information
Email: resoffice@sau50.org
Website: https://res.sau50.org
Location: 461 Sagamore Road, Rye, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 436-4731
