TUESDAY'S NEWSDAY 32
April 27, 2021
From Principal Hammond
Thank you to everyone for your flexibility and understanding on Friday and yesterday as we dealt with a water issue. We feel confident that the proper work has been completed in order for us to have the water running at full capacity at RES!
We know how challenging it is to juggle schedules and appreciate everyone making last minute adjustments on both of these days.
We look forward to seeing you virtually this week for parent-teacher conferences.
In partnership,
Natalie Hammond
Mark Your Calendar
Wednesday, April 28 - Conference Day, minimum day, Gr. K-4 dismissal at 12:50pm; PreS/PreK at 12:15pm
Thursday, April 29 - Conference Day, minimum day, Gr. K-4 dismissal at 12:50pm; PreS/PreK at 12:15pm
Friday, April 30 - Conference Day, minimum day, Gr. K-4 dismissal at 12:50pm; PreS/PreK at 12:15pm
May 4 - 7 - ELA Smarter Balanced Assessments, Gr. 3 & Gr. 4
May 4 - Redding Board of Education Meeting - 7:30p via ZOOM
May 11 - 14 - Math Smarter Balanced Assessments, Gr. 3 & Gr. 4
Friday, May 21 - Early Dismissal, staff professional development day
EARLY STUDENT PICK-UP
We begin our dismissal process much earlier this year. Anything later than 2:00pm impacts our dismissal process and the staging of our buses in the bus loop.
We appreciate your attention to adhereing to 2:00pm, as the LATEST pick-up time for an early dismissal for your chlid(ren).
THANK YOU.
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
Please be sure you have checked the schedule to set-up your time to meet with your child's teacher.
Thank you.
GIFTED AND TALENTED NOMINATIONS GRADES 2 & 3
Attention Grade 2 and Grade 3 Families:
If your child was in class with Mr. Farina this year in 3rd grade, that does not guarantee placement in 4th grade. Any such student has to go through the testing process again.
Please see the information below regarding the nomination and identification process for giftedness as well as information for advanced learning opportunities in Grades 3 and 4.
Fall 2021-2022 Kindergarten Registration
Please pass on this message to other parents in town that may not be aware of our registration process, especially, if they do not have older children in our schools.
If you have any questions, please email Bobbie Granskog at bgranskog@er9.org or call her at 203 938-2519 Ex. 304
Thank you.
NEWS FROM OUR HEALTH OFFICE
Update from the Health Office:
Your school nurse, Jennifer Connolly, can be reached at jconnolly@er9.org or 203-938-2519 ext. 309.
- Please continue to report student absences and the reason for absence in School Dismissal Manager.
- Please report all illnesses, exposures to COVID positive people, and COVID test results to the nurse before sending children to school.
Please note an updated version of the daily health screening tool to be completed every day. Daily Home Screening Tool
- Students in Kindergarten-2nd grade should have an extra change of clothes at school. For students in grades 3 & 4 consider sending extra clothes as well in case of spills.
- SPRING IS HERE!!!! Please CHECK YOUR CHILDREN FOR TICKS after outdoor play. Consider applying sunscreen before school, especially on PE days as the students will be outside for recess and PE.
- Please SEND AN EXTRA MASK EVERYDAY (they get very wet at PE and recess with running and play in warmer weather).
- Please refer to the state travel advisory https://portal.ct.gov/coronavirus/travel and the CDC travel guidelines https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/ for what you should do if you travel.
CAR TAGS FOR DISMISSAL
Please hold on to the CAR TAG that was issued to you this year. You will continue to use that number until your last child moves on to Grade 5 at JRMS.
Thank you -
Zoom Troubleshooting
Some of our students are signing into a Zoom session and are being directed to the class they previously attended that day. To fix this issue, students should get into the habit of clicking the LEAVE button at the end of each class. Our teachers will also click the END MEETING FOR ALL button to help us work through this common issue. For additional support, please reach out to Pattianne Nordt, our Technology Assistant (pnordt@er9.org), or Rebecca Richards, our Science, Technology Integration Coordinator (rrichards@er9.org).
Click the link to view the Zoom Student Directions video
Zoom Download Tutorials can be accessed here: Zoom Family Resources
Important Reminders
Arrival & Dismissal
Parents/Guardians who are dropping off students in the morning, or picking up students in the afternoon are asked to remain in their vehicles during this process. We will have staff on hand ready to support during these transition times. If you are dropping off your child in the morning please be sure their mask is on and backpack is ready BEFORE you pull up to the drop off location, so that we can quickly and safely transition kids out of vehicles and into the building.
RES Visitors
Due to the current health and safety precautions in place, we are limiting visitors in our building to essential business only. If you need to come to the school to pick up your child, please be sure you have a government issued ID on you for entry each and every time. Even if we recognize you, we will ask for your ID. This is our policy.
Traffic Safety
Please be reminded to follow all traffic rules while driving in our parking lots and around RES, including stopping at stop signs and adhering to the speed limit. Cars may not travel into the bus loop during arrival and dismissal.School Dismissal Manager
If there are changes to your child's dismissal plans, remember to log in to School Dismissal Manager to update with the new plans. A reminder that 'bus' is the default for all students. Distribution of a student pick up number tag, or the data from the summer survey does not automatically inform us that your child is a pick up.
DROP OFF SAFETY
Contact Us
Joseph Amodio, Assistant Principal - jamodio@er9.org
Email: nhammond@er9.org
Website: www.reddingelementaryps.org
Location: 33 Lonetown Road, Redding, CT, USA
Phone: 203-938-2519
Twitter: @RESRedding
OFFICE CONTACTS
SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Ms. Jennifer Del Conte, Director, Spec. Svcs.
Mrs. Jennifer Hankla, Supervisor, Spec. Svcs
Mrs. Marilyn Caruso, Secretary, Spec Svcs.
mcaruso@er9.org Ext. 312
SUPPORT STAFF:
Please email any enrollment or registration related materials or questions to Bobbie Granskog as noted below. We welcome Mrs. Kulkarni as our new registrar in the main office. Please allow her some time to acclimate to RES. Thank you for your patience.
Miss Bobbie Granskog, School Secretary
bgranskog@er9.org Ext. 304
Budgets, Payroll & Tuesday’s Newsday, Interim - ENROLLMENT / REGISTRATION
Mrs. Komal Kulkarni, School Secretary
kkulkarni@er9.org Ext. 302
Registrar & Enrollment
Mrs. Rachel Saluzzi, School Secretary
rsaluzzi@er9.org Ext. 301
Assistant to School Principals
School Dismissal Manager & Subs
OTHER FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS:
Nurse Connolly — Ext. 309
Library— Ext. 343
Kitchen — Ext. 346
You will find a complete list of telephone extensions and email addresses for our staff on our website www.reddingelementaryps.org