RES Weekly Buzz

I searched for the perfect pumpkin,

And hunted high and low

I thought this might be just too hard,

And I didn't know where to go.

I had to show it off to my friends this Halloween

It had to be round and bright, and the best anyone has seen.

Then I saw a pumpkin sitting in the patch

It sat there all alone and had a great big scratch

Maybe the perfect pumpkin has been out there all this time

Perhaps, just like each of us, their differences make them shine.

There was something special about this pumpkin for this was clear to see.

Every pumpkin has its unique look, and this was perfect to me!

Enjoy the beautiful fall weather this weekend!

RES Staff arriving at Gillette Stadium for the Massachusetts Computer Using Educators Conference. Staff learned about several ways to support inclusion in our classrooms and were introduced to instructional technology in literacy, math, and social emotional learning.

• October 26th: PTO Trunk or Treat
• 5:00 - 6:00 pm, RES Parking Lot
• October 30th or 31st: RES Halloween Parade
• (Weather Dependent)
• November 10: No School
• November 14: Picture Retake Day
• Customer Questions:1-800-736-4753 or click here
• November 22: 1/2 day of School
• Pre-K Dismissal: 11:30am
• Grade K-5 Dismissal: 12pm
• November 23-24: No School
• Thanksgiving break

2023-2024 RPS School Calendar

2023-2024 RPS Music Calendar

Morning Music Schedule 23/24

23/24 Fall Run Club Schedule

Last day of Fall Run Club is Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Fall Session of Before/After School Activities

Savings Makes Sense:

Grades 3-5 at RES on Thursdays 8:30-8:45am (RES Cafe)

RES Juggling Club: Grades 2-5 at RES on Thursdays, 8-8:45am (RES Gym)

Reminder: Students attending a before school activity should not be arriving at school before 7:55am.

Upcoming events:

October 26th - PTO Trunk or Treat, RES Parking Lot

• Sign up here if you'd like to enter your vehicle

November 18 – PTO Holiday Fair

PTO News

PTO Membership Form

Please remember to turn in a copy of your child's latest physical and immunization history.

Please make sure your child brings a water bottle to school every day.

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

There are many students in school with food allergies. Please remind your child that they should NOT share snacks with other students during classroom snack time.

RPS COVID guidelines remain the same as last year. Please stay diligent about monitoring for symptoms in your child. If your child has symptoms, please test them with a rapid COVID test. Free COVID test kits are available from the Town of Rockport. Reach out to the Board of Selectmen's Office at Town Hall during their business hours. You can review the guidance here.

For any questions or to report your child's illness, please call the RES health office at 978-546-1223 or email rwagner@rpk12.org .

Thank you,

Ruth Wagner, MSN, RN

School Nurse

Rockport Elementary School

Global Handwashing Day took place this week. Students were taught about the importance of washing their hands thoroughly. Handwashing is the #1 way to prevent the spread of germs and illness. It is an important habit for all children to develop to keep their bodies healthy, especially during cold and flu season. Please remind your child to wash their hands at home as well.

With the temperatures changing like the seasons,

our lost and found is growing.

Be sure to check it out.

It can be found right inside the front entrance of RES.

Breakfast is served in the cafeteria beginning at 8:30 am. Students who take part in morning activities, or those who take the bus, can enjoy breakfast in the cafeteria before the start of school at 9:00 am. If you are dropping your child off at school for breakfast, please have them arrive in time to finish eating before the start of the school day. THANK YOU!!

• Multiple positions have been posted for the elementary, middle, and high schools in Rockport.

• Click here or scan our QR code to see all available positions.

• RES Staff 2023-2024
• RPS Community Flyers
• FRA Halloween Dance
• Haunted History at The Sandy Bay Historical Society
• Cape Ann Museum Fall Activities