RPC WEEKLY UPDATE
April 11, 2024
YOUR ATTENTION PLEASE
Cougar Dash PTA Fundraiser
Our Annual Cougar Dash fundraiser kicks off tomorrow! Our goal is to raise $25,000 for the 2024-2025 school year. The money we raise will go toward programing at both RPC and CLES.
Families are welcome to come to RPC on Friday, April 19th (rain date is April 24th) to watch the Cougar Dash. The race times are below:
Kindergarten: 9:35 - 10:05, 1st grade: 9 - 9:30, 2nd grade: 10:45 - 11:15,
3rd grade: 10:10 - 10:40, 4th grade: 11:55 - 12:35, 5th grade: 11:20 - 11:50
We ask that you do not sign your child out of school early. The informational flyer is going home tomorrow with your child. The kick-off video will be shared through email and memberhub.
NYSESLAT TESTING BEGINS MONDAY, APRIL 15
Each year, the NYSESLAT (New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test) is given to all identified English Language Learners throughout New York State.
Students currently receiving Language Services, through either a Bilingual Program or English as a New Language Program, and will be taking this examination.
The NYSESLAT is designed to measure the English language proficiency of students who have been identified as an English Language Learner (ELL). Students who have been identified as an ELL and take the NYSESLAT, will be determined to be at one of the 5 following English proficiency levels:
Beginning → Entering
Intermediate → Emerging or Transitioning
Advanced → Expanding
Proficient → Commanding
The NYSESLAT measures English proficiency in the four areas of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing, and is administered over the course of several days. Below you will find the administration dates of the 2024 NYSESLAT.
Test Administration Date
NYSESLAT (Speaking)
Monday, April 15th to Friday, May 24th
NYSESLAT (Listening, Reading, Writing)
Monday, May 13th to Friday, May 24th
Your child’s participation in the NYSESLAT examination is critical. During NYSESLAT testing administration dates, students are expected to attend school in order to complete this required New York State test that measures your son or daughter’s level of English proficiency.
SAVE THE DATES
- 4/13 3rd grade Instrumental Petting Zoo 9 am-4 pm @ SHS
- 4/17 String Extravaganza 7:30 pm @ SHS (5th grade strings)
- 4/18 Band Bonanza 7:30 pm @ SHS (5th grade band)
COUGAR CORNER
First in Math Competition
We are thrilled to share that RPC has a winning team of three students who qualified to participate in the 2024 NEW YORK STATEWIDE ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS.
Congratulations to Reece, Ben and Avalee
The students will participate in the First in Math Tournament on June 1, 2024 in Albany. The school will also receive a $1000 prize from NYSED. We couldn't be prouder!
Trimester 3 Safety Patrol Team
Congratulations to the Trimester 3 Safety Patrol team!! The new recruits learned what it means to be a student leader and were given a safety sash. We are very fortunate that so many students want to keep the Connor Cougars safe!!
Trimester 2 Patrollers will complete their service on Friday! Thank you for all you do for the school!
LAST CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS - DIVERSITY NIGHT
On May 1st we are planning to host our annual Diversity Night. There will be an opportunity to learn more about the various cultures that comprise our school community.
Diversity Night can only be made possible with your help. Over the years we have had food, dance, music, flags, posters, and crafts that are representative of the various cultures that make our school so special.
If you would like to host a table at this special event, please complete the form by Friday, April 12th. Thank you for your support!
Google Form: https://forms.gle/qL9Vi9uhYwnZqeqf8
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jFVZgmkuH6Mp0S3UwCNEE7BOOqzAxgbrX1_2QGyVfHE/edit?usp=sharing
ELEMENTARY MEET & GREETS
The elementary principals are hosting Meet and Greets in May. Families will have an opportunity to meet the principal, teachers and staff. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OF8cO57bnvxDPpl3seCJWY9edf0cefJX/view?usp=sharing
RPC PTA
RPC SPIRIT DAY - WEAR SCHOOL COLORS
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2024, 09:00 AM
Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Thursday, May 16, 2024, 04:30 PM
Richard P. Connor Elementary School, Cypress Road, Suffern, NY, USA
HELP WANTED
The Corner Store is open for business! With the help of parent volunteers, the store will be open on Fridays during recess. Please click on the link to sign up to work in the store: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0848A8AD2BAAF9C61-44343036-school
CLASS of 2024 FAMILIES
5th Grade Fundraising Update:
Throughout the school year we have several fundraisers planned. In order to ensure that the students receive the following: a yearbook, Class of 2024 T-shirt, a hoodie, the end of year celebration at Power House Studios and the class gift, we need more help! Our next big fundraiser is spaghetti dinner. Please sign up to help us! Together we can make a difference! If you have any questions please contact Barbie Greeley at bgreeley0428@gmail.com.
Please complete the survey so we can ensure that we have the help that we need.
STAY CONNECTED
RP CONNOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Email: kbenadi@sufferncentral.org
Website: https://www.sufferncentral.org/rpc
Location: 13 Cypress Road, Suffern, NY, USA
Phone: (845)357-2858
Instagram: @RPCONNORELEMENTARY