RES Weekly Buzz

Our first-grade students enjoyed time at the Ipswich Wildlife Sanctuary, learning about maple sugaring, and they were able to see how sap is collected, and maple syrup is made. Hearing all the knowledge, the students had absorbed before and after this trip was impressive. Many tried a sample of their homemade syrup, which they found delicious.

Our 5th-grade students were fortunate to have presenters from Salem Sound Coastwatch and Greenscapes Coalition this week. They provided an engaging, hands-on learning opportunity for our 5th graders, which provided them with information on keeping water clean. Most importantly, they were taught how they could be better stewards of their local water resources. Many thanks to Salem Sound Coastwatch and our parent and community volunteers!

On Friday, Grades 3 through 5 were treated to an early performance of "Beverly Billingsly Takes a Bow" by the RHS Drama Festival cast and crew. The play, based on the book by Alexander Stadler, is an original piece that the students wrote. The high school students will participate in the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild State Drama Festival this weekend. Our students were thrilled to be invited and enjoyed the show. THANKS to the RHS Drama Llamas and Mrs. Rose for including us.

We are excited to start the third and final part of the school year as we move into the transformation that spring brings to the weather, the colors in nature, and the growth of our students. We are wrapping up our 2nd trimester of school, and report cards will be published the week of March 13th. Remember that there is a half day of school next Tuesday for students; our teachers will all be taking part in another important professional development opportunity about literacy on this day.

Happy Weekend!

• March 1st-12th: RPS Art Show
• March 7th: 1/2 Day for Students
• March 9th: RPS Art Show Reception
  
• RPS PTO is looking for volunteers for refreshments at the reception. Sign up here.
• March 9th: RES PreK Open House
• March 13th: End of 2nd Trimester
• March 27th: Elementary Spring Concert

2022 - 2023 RPS School Calendar

RPS Music Calendar

Let's wHOOP it up with a book!

RES will celebrate our love of reading during the month of March with a reading celebration!

RES March Reading Madness Information

In support the Martin Richard Foundation and the final Boston Marathon run for the Team MR8 runners, RES will be hosting a "26 Day Kindness Challenge". Students can choose to take part in the challenge by completing 25 acts of kindness, and the school will be holding a Cozy and Kind Day (date TBD) for the 26th school-wide kindness activity. These acts will help us highlight Martin Richard's message of inclusion, kindness, justice, and peace. Kindness Bingo Cards will be available for students to track their progress. More information can be found through this link: 26 Day Kindness Challenge. If you would like to order any RES "We Are HumanKIND" t-shirts to support Team MR8 and to wear on our Cozy and Kind Day, you can purchase them through this link: Spirit Gear to Support Team MR8.

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
• Sign up here to help with refreshments: PTO Sign-Up Genius

Students can’t learn if they’re not in school. Students who attend school regularly have been shown to achieve at higher levels. Consistent attendance strengthens academic progress as students are present to participate in interactive class activities and discussions. While there are legitimate reasons that may cause a student to miss school, frequent absences quickly add up to learning loss.

Remember to send your child to school appropriately attired for the weather. For snowy weather, students should have snow boots, snow pants, warm coats, hats and gloves.

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

RES Health Office is seeking clothing donations:

Gently used or new condition (please no stains, holes, etc.):

• 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

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).

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 with Ms. Gale. 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.

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, registration is ongoing
• Cape Ann Museum offerings for Feb-May 2023
• Summer Programs at Pathways

• 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