Parent Communication 9-24-23

Good Afternoon Families,

Hopefully you had time to enjoy an incredible September weekend in West Michigan. We are off to a great start at R-PEL. Your kids are amazing!

Please reach out should you have any questions or concerns! We are HERE for YOU!

The R-PEL Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00-4:00.

Thank you,

Paul Klimsza

Principal

What is Empathy?

Empathy is the ability to be aware of, understand, and be sensitive to another person’s feelings. Instead of focusing how these feelings impact ourselves, empathy motivates us to focus on others and respond with care and compassion.

Hey Parents,

Did you know that R-P has a Facebook page for Good News?

Find the page and answer the questions in order to join.

This group has been created to spread good news and encouragement to the Reeths-Puffer School Community. It’s a lot of fun too!

Don't forget... Respect, Pride, and Integrity is the "Rocket Way"!

Here are the group rules:

1. Pre-Approval Required. All posts are subject to approval prior to being posted.
2. Kindness Keeps You. Group administration reserves the right to refuse or remove members or posts from the group.
3. Be Kind and Courteous. Let's maintain Respect, Pride and Integrity, "The Rocket Way". Disagreements are unavoidable but kindness is required.
4. No Hate Speech or Bullying. Make sure everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity etc. will not be tolerated.
5. No Promotions or Spam. Give more than you take to this group. Self-promotion, spam and irrelevant links aren't allowed.
6. Respect Everyone's Privacy. Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be sensitive and private. What's shared in the group should stay in the group.

Looking forward to seeing you there! Make sure to answer the questions when you join!

All students will have access to free breakfast and lunch. Please fill out the application in the next section.

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Please fill out your Free/Reduced Application. CLICK HERE Even if you think you don't qualify, the rules have changed and other VITAL school programs are based off of this information. Thanks for doing this!

2023-2024 Muskegon Y Swim Team Registration is Open!

Good evening past and future swim families,

We wanted to update you on some information for the upcoming 2023-2024 MYST Swim Season.

First practice will be Monday, September 18th at 6:00pm for all swimmers

Parent/swimmer meeting will be Monday, September 18thth at 5:30pm

Coaches will discuss a few items with parents and swimmers, then swimmers will start practice at 6:00pm. A few parents from the swim board will stick around for Q & A at 6:15pm.

Handbooks will be sent out in a welcome email after swimmer registration has been completed.

A tentative meet schedule will be posted to the TU website shortly and emailed out with the handbook

Registration is FINALLY open. We hope you enjoy the new updated TU website and what it has to offer.

Please go to www.muskegonmyst.org. Click on the Team Registration tab located in the middle of the team page with the green icon.

If you have any questions please feel free to email: mgartland2@gmail.com or myst@muskegonymca.org

See you poolside,

Coaching Staff and MYST Parent Board

"Everyone Swims, Everyone Wins"

Thanks to a partnership with group of local volunteers, our school will be participating in the Hand2Hand program. The program provides a student with food for the weekends and is intended for families who may be experiencing a financial burden. This program will be available to all of our kids and parents will give permission for their child to participate. We are grateful to the generosity of the volunteers in our community.

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CLICK HERE FOR ALL SCHEDULES: https://rphsathletics.com/

CLICK HERE FOR MS SPORTS INFORMATION

Monday, September 25, 2023

• Home - Volleyball vs. Fruitport - 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

• Away - Cross Country | Jamboree at Kenowa Hills HS - 4:15 PM

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

• Away - Volleyball at Jenison Junior High - 4:00 PM | 5:00 PM
• Home - Football vs Mona Shores - 4:00 PM | 5:30 PM

Thursday, September 28, 2023

• Away - Cross Country | Mona Shores Invite at MSMS - 4:15 PM

As we gear up for a new school year filled with excitement and opportunities, we are eager to share a meaningful enhancement to our home varsity football game experience. We believe this change will not only align with our core values of Respect, Pride, and Integrity but also contribute to the overall safety and enjoyment of our entire school community.

Beginning this academic year, we will require kindergarten through 8th-grade students to be accompanied by adults when attending our home varsity football games. We understand that this decision may prompt questions, and we would like to provide you with the rationale behind this change.

At the heart of our decision lies a commitment to maintaining the Rocket Way – our shared ethos of Respect, Pride, and Integrity. Our home varsity football games are a celebration of teamwork, sportsmanship, and school spirit. By having adults present alongside our younger students, we aim to ensure that these core values are upheld throughout the event.

1. Respect for Each Other: Our school community is built on a foundation of mutual respect. By requiring adults to attend with younger students, we can ensure that appropriate behavior is modeled and maintained throughout the game. This helps create an environment where everyone feels comfortable and respected.

2. Pride in Our School: Attending our home varsity football games is an opportunity for us to showcase our school pride. By having families present, we demonstrate to our student-athletes that they are supported not only by their peers but also by a wider network of families who share in their accomplishments.

3. Integrity in Actions: Encouraging adult attendance helps reinforce the importance of accountability and responsible behavior. We believe that collectively upholding the Rocket Way of Integrity means demonstrating responsible conduct in all aspects of school life, including extracurricular events.

As we embark on this exciting journey together, we express our gratitude for your ongoing support and dedication to our school community. Let's continue to nurture an environment that embodies the Rocket Way in every aspect of our school life.

Thank you for your understanding and collaboration and Go Rockets.

Cliff Sandee

Athletic Director

Reeths-Puffer Schools

sandeec@reeths-puffer.org

Molly Sieplinga

Early Childhood Specialist/ Director McMillan Early Childhood Center

McMillan Elementary

766-3443 ext 2605

The RPI PTO is selling Ultimate Fan Tailgate Raffle tickets starting this Friday at the Rocket City Kickoff. The $20 raffle ticket is for (see picture below) at Yeti 35 Tundra Cooler, RP stadium blanket, RP hat, RP Men's and Women's sweatshirts and tons of RP Stickers.

Tickets will be on sale Friday, 9/15 through Wednesday 10/4. We will do a live drawing on 10/4 on the RPI Facebook page.

R-PEL Parent Friendly Calendar

9/26 - Kindergarten Family Literacy Night, 5:30 - Cafeteria. Enter through door #14

10/3 - R-PEL PTO 4:00, Cafeteria - enter through door #14

Kindergarten Family Literacy Night, 5:30 - Cafeteria. Enter through door #14

10/6 -Teacher Professional Development Day - 1/2 Day of School, Dismiss at 12:00

Homecoming Football Game, Rocket Stadium - 7:00 vs Wyoming

Principal, Reeths-Puffer Elementary School

Mrs. Lisa Bignall

Assistant Principal, Reeths-Puffer Elementary School

Email: bignalll@reeths-puffer.org

Phone: 231-744-4777 ext. 2035

Email: klimszap@reeths-puffer.org
Website: www.reeths-puffer.org
Location: 874 E Giles Road, Muskegon, MI, USA
Phone: 231-744-4777 2030