The RES Report: January 5, 2023

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Rye Schools Homepage

Academic Calendar 2022-2023

Lunch Calendar

2022-2023 Handbook

Curriculum

Rye PTA

RYE REC information

COVID PLAN (UPDATED)

Links for Social Emotional Support

STAND UP/SPEAK OUT Report Form

Family Referral Form for Counselor

Handle with Care Form

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January 13

Bowling Field Trip Grades 3 and 4 (9-11ish)

January 16

No School

January 20

All School Assembly 8:30 AM

January 24

Llama Llama Production at the Music Hall (Grade 1)

February 3

Report cards are distributed

Future Assemblies for Families and SPIRIT DAYS!

February 24

March 24

April 21

May 26

June 15 (or the last day of school)

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Dear RES Families and Supporters,

We hope you are enjoying 2023 this far! As we plan the rest of the school year, I would like to plan an evening of reflection and conversation with families. The title of this discussion will be "RES 101." During this time, I will plan to share with you the accomplishments of the year, thus far, as well as educate families on our "next steps" and common language we use at school each day. I would LOVE to have some feedback on topics you might find helpful. I want to cover as much as possible and know there might be questions and education that might be covered if I know your questions ahead of time. Thank you for your consideration!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Warmly,

Michelle Pitts

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This "Handle with Care" idea was brought to Mrs. Arsenault and Mrs. Pitts by Mrs. Woodhouse! This is a support for students who may need a little extra care based on a tough morning at home or a situation that might be taking up a student's brain space (as we say). Please feel free to print this (the template will be in the "Important Links" section at the top from now on) and send to school if you feel your child might need some extra care on a given day!

HANDLE WITH CARE

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Hello RES Families! I am excited to share that the Counseling Office will have an extra smile to share with your kiddos throughout the month of January!

Iris Ross is a freshman at Endicott College. She is pursuing a career in education, and as a part of her program, she is required to explore all areas of this field. I have convinced - I mean, inspired 🙂- her to check out School Counseling! Iris will be engaging with students and staff on a regular basis during recess, lunch, classroom lessons and social lunch bunches. As her direct supervisor, I will be overseeing and working alongside her during these interactions.

I encourage you to reach out to me or to Michelle Pitts if you have any questions or concerns. The goal for this month is to expose this future educator to the career and offer insight into the role a School Counselor has in working with students, staff and in a large way, families! Please feel free to say hi when you’re in the building or if you see Iris at arrival or dismissal. She is a responsible and passionate student, and I am so excited to watch her grow!

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We wanted to ask a question to our family community. We have been offering seltzer at lunch and have found that many students are not finishing them. I have read the notes regarding the implementation of seltzers in the cafeteria. We have learned that the cans cannot come back to class for a few reasons, including the fact that they cannot be resealed and can damage devices and student work. I am just gathering information on the need to continue having seltzers offered during lunch as water can be resealed and brought back if unfinished. Thank you for any information you can provide!

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Ice Skating Event for RES & RJH hosted by the PTA

Wednesday, January 11th 4:30-6:30

PTA is covering the cost of skate rentals as well as admission. Parents are welcome to watch from the patio, if space allows we may be able to open slots for skating up to parents. We will have hot cocoa! We are fully booked so please adjust your sign up if you are unable to attend so other students can come.

Ice Skating Sign up

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• Email resoffice@sau50.org if you would like to attend with the date/time (starting January 17). It is important to anticipate who will be in the building. We love these opportunities for students and their family members but we will always put safety first.
• We do have a focus during this time...eating for energy and brain power!
• Lunch times are:

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

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OPTIONAL DONATIONS:

• Notecards, stationary, etc to support our Rye Writes program!
  
• We are really wanting to create more welcoming conference rooms where we can meet with families and teachers from our district schools. If you are thinking of throwing away anything decorative, please let us know. This could include small vases, picture frames, artwork, chairs, etc...

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Email: resoffice@sau50.org
Website: https://res.sau50.org
Location: 461 Sagamore Road, Rye, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 436-4731

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