RES Weekly Buzz

Despite the bitter cold today, our students enjoyed plenty of outdoor time earlier this week. Many thanks to our teachers for having many different options for indoor recess on days like today.

Our school celebrated Global Play Day this week, which was a HUGE success across all grade levels. Global Play Day began in 2015 when a small group of educators took action and created GPD because they were concerned that:

• Adults and technology were encroaching on playtime for children.
• Kids are over-scheduled
• Young children have become addicted to their devices
• Skyrocketing anxiety and stress
• Severe mental health issues and the highest suicide rates in younger and younger children in recorded history

The entire school participated in this wonderful day, allowing our students to enjoy being kids. We saw furniture made for dollhouses, homes made of blankets and sheets, creative art projects, games played, extra time outdoors exploring, and much more! Thank you to our entire staff for embracing this wonderful day.

Stay warm this weekend!

Amy & Jodi

• 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

Please return any books that are overdue immediately. Books that are not returned will be marked lost and bills prepared for replacement of school property. There are two options for replacing lost books 1) send a check to RES 2) buy books through Amazon or other stores and send them to school (this is the less expensive option).

Thank you,

Mrs. Schwinden, Librarian

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

1) Reminder for Valentine's Day: If you plan to have your child pass out cards or goodie bags for Valentine's Day, please DO NOT include any candy or food items at all!

2) Please remember to send your child in to school appropriately attired for the weather. For snowy weather, students should have snow boots, snow pants, warm coats, hats and gloves. Students should be well-dressed (long pants, sweatshirts, sweaters, etc.) for cold temperatures as well.

3) If your child has borrowed any clothes from the RES Health Office, PLEASE wash and return them.

4) Seeking clothing donations for the RES Health Office:

Gently used or new:

• 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

5) 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.

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

Homework Club for Gr 3-5 in room G132. 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
• FRA Bowling Fundraiser at Cape Ann Lanes

• 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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