Parent Communication
4-25-21
Message from the principal...
Good Afternoon RPEL Families,
I hope that you had a great weekend. We are excited to start yet another week of F2F learning! We appreciate you helping us remind students of the importance of handwashing, mask wearing and social distancing. A continued focus on this will be the reason we stay in school F2F.
If anyone in your home is experiencing COVID symptoms or you come in close contact with someone who has it, please let us know ASAP and keep your student home.
Mr. Klimsza
2021 Bond Proposal Information
These critical upgrades, updates and improvements would address many of the needs and issues within the RPI/RPEL campus. This would repair leaking roofs, improve parking and traffic flow at RPI for drop off and pickup and playground upgrades at RPEL.
Please CLICK HERE for more information or visit https://www.rp-bond.com/
Attention 4th Grade Parents!
On May 13, your students will have the opportunity to visit our Instrument Petting Zoo, hosted by Meyer Music. Our students & parents will sign up for a time slot to come and test out instruments.
Link 1: RPI Music Essentials Information
CLICK HERE for 5th Grade Music/Band Information for 2021-22
Link 2: Instrument Petting Zoo - May 13
CLICK HERE to sign up for an Instrument Petting Zoo AppointmentLink 3: Band Video (1 minute long)
CLICK HERE for Band Video
If you have any questions please contact Mr. Olian.
Brian J. Olian
Associate Director of Bands
Reeths-Puffer Schools
1545 North Roberts Road
Muskegon, MI 49445
231.744.1647 ext. 3771
K- round up
CLICK HERE for 2021-2022 Registration information.
Upcoming Events Calendar
April
- PBIS Celebration - school wide ice cream treat! Date TBD
May
- May 4th - remember to Vote!
- May 31st - No School Memorial Day
June
- June 10th & 11th - Half day of school, dismiss at 12:00
- June 11th - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
PTO Fundraiser - SPRING INTO SAVINGS!
April Menu & Food Pick Up Information
Food Pick Up Information:
Monday April 26 from 2-3 at RPHS.
REMINDER! ALL students will continue to eat breakfast and lunch FREE until June 30, 2021!
IMPORTANT! Please complete a school lunch application if your income has changed since you last filled one out or if you have not yet completed one this year. This information is super helpful for RP, but also necessary for foodservice to have if an additional round of P-EBT cards go out. Complete the form online at lunchapp.com.
Any questions, please email Ms. Burrows at burrowsc@reeths-puffer.org
- RPEL/RPI has a Food Pantry located within the school. Please contact Sherrie Foster, RPEL Social Worker, for more information. fosters@reeths-puffer.org 231-744-4777 ext 2013.
Attention Dads!
Fathers Matter and Men of Color Read present the 4th Annual Fatherhood Conference "What You Crying For?" featuring keynote speaker Jason Wilson author of "Cry Like a Man" On Zoom April 28, 2021 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM.
This exciting conference will deconstruct toxic masculinity and highlight fathers as nurturers. It will provide a safe space for fathers and male caregivers to address various challenges and equip them with tools and resources to become more present, engaged, and healed fathers. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to hear from author, Jason Wilson and to discuss things that matter to YOU!
Register today at
https://muskegonisd-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwud--qqj4pGtPDWmJS8S4xggtmUYhFcazg
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April RP Play and Learn calendar
Camp Invention
With this summer’s all-new Camp Invention® program, your child’s creativity will reach new heights!
A nationally acclaimed summer program from the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF), Camp Invention provides children in grades K-6 with opportunities to collaborate and explore STEM concepts through fun, hands-on challenges designed to build confidence, persistence and creative problem-solving skills. Since 1990, this one-of-a-kind program has been helping children unlock their potential to become creators, innovators and entrepreneurs.
.https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GDWzkJFIv6iXcB91oRAxehqKoDxadkc7RLA4mb2S6hI/edit?usp=sharingArbor Circle Nurturing Parenting Spring Session
Join Arbor Circle for this FREE 10-week series for parents and caregivers! Classes will cover topics including discipline, communication, child development, and problem-solving. This fun and informative class is for parents & caregivers with kids of any age, as well as prospective parents & caregivers!
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATIONAL FLIER
Just for Dads program. 12 week session Just for Dads begins May 7th.
Opportunity For Parents
Great opportunity for parents! I would encourage you to check out ParentGuidance.org for more information!
CLICK HERE for additional information.
HealthWest In-Building Partners
Zach Gray, LLMSW - Clinician
231.638.8252
Chace Willard - Parent Outreach Liaison
231.638.9250
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATIONAL FLIER
Please reach out should you need anything! We are here to help.
Online Parent Cafe Information
Great Start Parent Coalition's Online Parent Cafe
The GSPC is partnering again with Muskegon Public Health to present two new Parent Cafes each month! A flyer listing the dates is attached.
Parent Cafe flier - CLICK HERE
School Attendance Line
To Report Absences (and COVID Cases), Please Call: 231-744-4777 option #6
In order for us to remain in a F2F learning environment we are counting on your communication to help guide our decisions about remaining in school. If your student has COVID-19, someone in your home has COVID-19 or if your student has been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, PLEASE let us know. 744-4777 ext. 2000.
Paul Klimsza
Reeths-Puffer Elementary School
Email: klimszap@reeths-puffer.org
Website: www.reeths-puffer.org
Location: 874 E. Giles Rd
Phone: 231-744-4777
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RPElementary/
Twitter: @RPElementary