TUESDAY'S NEWSDAY - ISSUE 12
November 16, 2021
From the Principals
Today is our first of four conference days. Dismissal is earlier than usual because JRMS will also host conferences over the next 4 days. Gr. K - 4 students will be dismissed at 12:30pm, which is 20 minutes EARLIER than usual. PreS/PreK will dismiss at their regular time of 12:15pm.
Please be sure to check lost and found. It is definitely getting much busier as the weather gets cooler. Items not claimed WILL BE donated, as we don't have the space to keep these items in our vestibule.
Fall 2022 Kindergarten registration will be happening in early December. You will find the Fall K Registration Packet on our website at www.reddingelementaryps.org by the end of this week. Please tell your friends and neighbors that have young children about our upcoming registration and to check our website.
Enjoy a wonderful week -
Sharon Weirsman, Interim Principal
Joe Amodio, Assistant Principal
EARLY DISMISSAL BROADCAST
Thank you - Bobbie
Mark Your Calendar
Tuesday - Friday, November 16 - 19: Early Dismissal Gr. K - 4 at 12:30pm (Please note THE TIME!!!) Conference Days. PreS dismissal at 12:15pm
Wednesday, November 24 - Early Dismissal Gr. K - 4 at 12:50pm / PreS dismissal at 12:15pm
Thursday - Friday, November 25 - 26 - School Closed - Thanksgiving Recess
Picture Re-take Day: Thursday, December 2
Wednesday, December 8 - Fall 2022 Kindergarten Registration.
Registration packets for incoming K students for Fall 2022 will be available on our website later this week. All information you need about the registration process is in that packet.
Click the link to access the 2021-2022 School Year Calendar
FROM OUR HEALTH OFFICE
Health Office Update:
Below is information from the Tri-District nurse coordinator to help us all navigate the cold and flu season that is upon us. Please remember to report absences with a reason in school dismissal manager and reach out to the school nurse with questions or concerns at jconnolly@er9.org or 203-938-2519 ext. 309.
Both COVID-19 and flu can have similar signs and symptoms, including: Fever or feeling feverish/having chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Muscle pain or body aches Headache Vomiting and diarrhea Change in or loss of taste or smell, although this is more frequent with COVID-19. Because of this, the difference between a bad cold, strep throat, the flu, and COVID-19 can be difficult to discern. Consequently, students who present to the school nurse with key symptoms of COVID-19 or a combination of COVID-19 symptoms will be sent home. Parents should consult with their child’s healthcare provider. Testing is recommended to tell what the illness is and to confirm a diagnosis. Please read the following information about when your child may return to school: Additional information regarding school attendance and what to do when exposed to COVID-19 can be found on the ER9 website: ER9 COVID-19 Dashboard. SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 (regardless of vaccination status) WITHOUT ANY KNOWN EXPOSURE TO A PERSON DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19 Consult with healthcare provider. Get tested. Submit test result to school nurse. If negative May return to school once 24 hours have passed with no fever (without the use of fever-reducing medications) and with improvement in other symptoms. If positive Isolate for 10 full days since the onset of symptoms and until at least 24 hours have passed with no fever (without fever reducing medications) and with improvement in other symptoms. May return on Day 11. If not tested Isolate for 10 full days since the onset of symptoms and until at least 24 hours have passed with no fever (without fever reducing medications) and with improvement in other symptoms. May return on Day 11. May return earlier if healthcare provider gives written documentation with a specific, confirmed alternate diagnosis. Please note, if your child is home ill for any reason for 3 or more days in a row, a note from their healthcare provider should be submitted to the school nurse before returning to school.
SUBSTITUTES NEEDED
Subs are desperately needed to help out in classrooms, at recess and in our café. If you or someone you know has some time to sub at RES and work with our youngest friends and future leaders of the world - please go to the ER9.org website and complete the application in Applitrack located under the HUMAN RESOURCES tab.
Thank you so much for considering this request. We truly appreciate it.
RES MAIN OFFICE STAFF
PreSchool Applications
Attention Redding Residents:
Partners in Education Preschool Program
(Located at Redding Elementary School)
We are currently accepting applications
through Monday, January 10, 2022
for our 2022-2023 Preschool Programs.
Applications are now available through the RES Website, under the school resources link.
You may email the form back to mcaruso@er9.org
or mail back to:
Redding Elementary School
33 Lonetown Road
Redding, CT 06896
Attention: Marilyn Caruso
If you need additional information, please call 203-938-9026
LOST AND FOUND
The most collected clothing item is still sweatshirts in all colors and sizes. We also have a multitude of water bottles. Many of these items are left out at recess and some from weekend activities like soccer.
Please stop by and check out the inventory. Those items will be donated in the NEAR future, as we don't have the ability to store all the clothing we are collecting, especially as the weather gets colder out.
Thank you - Bobbie
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Come out and see our Barlow stars shine in this performance.
OUTDOOR DRESS
We encourage you to be sure your child's name is also on all clothing, as we have an abundance of sweatshirts in our LOST & FOUND. Clothing with names on them have a better chance of finding their way back to your child.
Remember to check our lost and found in the vestibule. It is growing by leaps and bounds!!
Thank you.
CAR TAGS FOR DISMISSAL
There are 3 backpack tags that can be used for siblings either now, or later as your family grows. IF you lose one or do not have enough, please consider making copy of that tag to match your car tag number and affix to your child's backpack.
Information regarding our dismissal procedure is available in our summer mailing located on our website at www.reddinglementaryps.org Please refer to our handbook.
Thank you -
Important Reminders
Parking
Please do not park in Fire Lanes. They should remain open for emergency vehicles at all times.
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.
IF your child needs extra help getting in / out of your vehicle, please park your car in an available parking space to assist your child, and please walk them to the curb. This will help move our car line along more swiftly.
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 before 1:30pm or 11:30am on an early dismissal. 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. RES relies on our daily SDM report as to what your child is doing at the end of the school day.
DROP OFF SAFETY
Contact Us
Joseph Amodio, Assistant Principal - jamodio@er9.org
Email: sweirsman@er9.org
Website: www.reddingelementaryps.org
Location: 33 Lonetown Road, Redding, CT, USA
Phone: 203-938-2519
Twitter: @RESRedding
OFFICE CONTACTS
Office hours for Special Services is 7:30am - 3:00pm during the regular school year.
SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Ms. Jennifer Del Conte, Director, Special Services
Ms. Michelle King, Administrative Assistant to Director of Special Services
mking@er9.org Ext. 313
Mrs. Jennifer Hankla, Supervisor, Special Services
Mrs. Marilyn Caruso, Secretary, Special Services
mcaruso@er9.org Ext. 312
Office hours for the main office is 7:30am - 3:45pm during the normal 10-month / 180 day school year.
SUPPORT STAFF:
Miss Bobbie Granskog, School Secretary
bgranskog@er9.org Ext. 304
Budgets, Payroll & Tuesday’s Newsday
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
Tuesday's Newsday Material Deadline for NEXT WEEK is
Thank you.
PARK & RECREATION
You can reach them directly at (203) 938-2551.