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December 21, 2021
It's our last communication before 2022, and we're thrilled to say "Happy New Year!" We applaud and celebrate the work of our parents, teachers, staff and members of the community for achieving an excellent first semester of school.
We have so many reasons to be thankful!
- More staff memberships than ever before!
- More family memberships year-over-year! (Click here to join)
- 60+ volunteers helping in ways big and small
- 7 amazing fundraisers
- 3 incredible community projects -- Veterans Collection, Thanksgiving & Frosty Drive
- 3 New events -- Spirit Weeks / Days, Outdoor Movie Night, Guys Night Out
- 17 PTA Sponsor Companies & Local Businesses
- 1 Staff Appreciation Luncheon -- happening today! Thank you to all who donated!
- 6 Programs -- funded and planned January onwards
- Author Visit - Bob Shea
- Lunchtime Music
- Taproot Theatre - Team player Mode
- International Festival - March 26
- Snowball - March 12
- Imagine-a-World Outdoors - April 30
- School Beautification **Winter Greenery thanks to the team this past week!
- After school activities in the arts under planning
- Lots more plans in the hopper....
With your support, we will continue to be a National PTA School of Excellence and provide quality enrichment programs, advocacy and support for all members.
Welcome Our New RES Principal!
Congratulations to Melissa Labrosciano! We look forward to welcoming you to our RES Community in the New Year. Stay tuned for community events to meet and learn all about our new Principal.
Winter Activities -- Need Something To Do Over the Break?
- Bird Bags: Make your own bird feeders! Pick up a bag in the front vestibule before break - FREE
- December Fun Day - Offered by Redding Park & Rec; Wed, Dec 29th from 10a-12:30pm. $15/child.
Madeleine Baker - General & Choral Music
I grew up in Hackettstown New Jersey and received my undergraduate degree at Moravian College in May of 2021. While at Moravian, I completed my bachelors of music with a pre-K through 12 certification in music education.
Things I Love To Do:
- Hiking
- Playing ukulele,
- Learning how to distance run.
- Playing with my cat Callie.
Why Did I Choose Teaching?
I chose teaching as my career because of how rewarding the profession is. Though I have wanted to be a teacher my whole life, I discovered my passion for music by learning the clarinet. I love teaching those around me through the platform of music education.
I am enjoying getting to know all of the wonderful students at RES. I am a first year teacher who is dedicated towards making the school year positive, fun, and musical for all of the students.
RES Holiday Spirit Wear (12/20 to 12/23)
- Wednesday - Wear your favorite holiday, silly or mismatched socks
- Thursday - Wear your favorite holiday/winter themed PJs.
15th Annual Recycling Billboard Contest
Nutmeg Book Nominations For 2022
Favorite Reads for Spring Break
These are the Nutmeg Book Nominations for 2022!
Grades K-3 - Elementary Flier (attached)
Grades 4+ - Intermediate Flier (attached)
Thank you to Sarah Peronace for sharing these recommendations!
Notes From The Backpack: A PTA Podcast
- Our Culture is More than a Holiday
- Raising Kids who Change the World
- Supporting Students of Color
CT PTA Launches VoterVoice!
4th Grade Yearbook Opportunity!
A special RES PTA "Thank You":
- Please take a moment to share a note of thanks with the RES Unsung heroes! Komal Kulkarni, Rachel Saluzzi and Bobbie Granskog are the greatest administrative team. Jennifer Connolly keeps all our kiddos in the best health possible. Joe Amodio is tirelessly working to align all the staff, parent and student needs. Sharon Weirsman stepped right into a new role this summer with an incredibly positive can-do attitude. To our fabulous custodial staff, we thank you for making the school shine every day!
- Holiday Greens and Winter Beautification ~ Thank you to Tara Patrick, Pete Huszagh and Salita Ballard
Volunteers Needed For:
- International Fest volunteers
Many hands make light work! Please click on this link to complete the PTA Volunteer Form.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact respta4kids@gmail.com. Thank you for helping serve our RES community!
Join The RES PTA
The RES PTA is a community that aims to make life better for every elementary student. We invite you to join us, either by becoming a member or by volunteering to help out with the work we do (or, hopefully, both!) Your membership supports our mission by funding school enrichment activities, staff grants and community engagement, as well as keeps you in the know about all the events we host throughout the year!
-Angela Caes & Meredith Schuchard
Co-Presidents
Questions? respta4kids@gmail.com
2021/2022 RES PTA Membership Rates
$25 Family Membership | $10 Faculty Membership
For more information on how to join, go to:
RESCTPTA.MEMBERSHIPTOOLKIT.COM
or simply scan the QR code below to get started with your membership!
- Tuesday, December 21 - Save the Date: Staff Appreciation Holiday Lunch
- Thursday, December 23 - Early Dismissal - Gr. K - Gr. 4 at 12:50pm, PreS / PreK at 12:15pm
- Friday, December 24 - Friday, December 31 - Holiday Recess
- Monday, January 3, 2022 - Students and staff return to RES
- Tuesday, January 4 - Redding Board of Education Meeting - JRMS 7:00pm (new start time)
- Monday, January 17- No school - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observed
- Tuesday, January 18 - No school - staff professional development day
- Saturday, January 22 - Redding School budget presentation - JBHS 12:00pm
Upcoming PTA Meetings
- Jan 12, 2022 07:00 PM
- Feb 9, 2022 07:00 PM
- Mar 9, 2022 07:00 PM
- Apr 6, 2022 07:00 PM
- May 11, 2022 07:00 PM
- Jun 8, 2022 07:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85093947873?pwd=NU01UHVGemlOMHRpcHNWbEVGSXRDdz09
Meeting ID: 850 9394 7873
Passcode: 383854
Community Events In Redding:
- Dec 18th - Meet Santa - Redding Ridge Volunteer Fire and EMS Company #1 - Click here to sign up.