Sunday, September 25, 2016

PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - Sun., Sept. 25, 2016

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Parents & Community Members,

As many of you know Act 46 as it is discussed will have a direct impact on Reading Elementary School.  If you are NOT familiar with what's being planned, please check out the WCSU website HERE.    This Wed., Sept. 28 at 6:30 PM, there is another important meeting at the WCSU office.  Time is passing quickly before hard decisions have to be made.  Will your voice be heard in the process? There are informational  papers in the foyer at school if you'd like to learn more before you go Wed.   

  
Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:
  • All of you who arrive and pick up your students promptly.  We know you are all busy, but appreciate the great time management that you are modeling for your children!  
  • All of you who attended the Morning Meeting Wed. morning!   
Other Items of Interest:
  
Act 46 Committee Meeting - The next WCSU Act 46 Study Committee Meeting will be at 6:30 pm on September 28, 2016, at the Windsor Central Supervisory Union.

Volunteer Process - If you are willing to drive students on a field trip, chaperone, or even read to a class, it's important that you be "approved" and have the proper paperwork on file with the office.  If you are interested in volunteering at any time throughout the year, please send in the appropriate paperwork.  Please contact Teacher Libbet if you have questions. 

Bag Lunch - We really appreciate the time and effort that it takes families to provide lunches from home.  When students see what is on the their peers' trays, sometimes it upsets a child as they "want" what the others have on their lunch tray.  Even though your child may say they only "want" a sandwich and a snack bag, they often request the fruit or vegetable we are serving at school.  

Some families find it helpful to have a child choose a few "meals" a month that they eat school lunch.  The guidelines for free and reduced lunch have changed, so if you didn't qualify before you might this time, so please consider applying even if you haven't done so before.  

We are blessed to have such a frugal and nutritious food service director, but its a tough balancing act making sure there's enough for those who purchase lunch. She only makes what is ordered in the classrooms first thing, so that exact count is important.  The quality and amount of healthy food a student gets for $2.75 for lunch and $1.50 for breakfast is amazing.

If you did send bag lunches, remember that we don't have a way to "heat" lunch and fresh fruits and vegetables always provide extra nutrition!  For a few ideas on packing school lunches, here is ONE of a zillion websites with ideas.  

Guidance Counselor Update- The Board approved the hiring of  Shajen (pronounced Cheyenne) Lichtenstein as our  .40(2 days a week)  Guidance Counselor.   She will be meeting the students this week with Mrs. Knight's this Wed. and Thurs.   She is an experienced special educator and has outstanding references and will make a great addition to our team at RES!  She'll have a section in this blog next Sunday.  

Music for Lunch - During the daily 40 min. lunch, we have a five minute "music" break halfway through.  Students enjoy their lunches without talking while the adults in charge play various types of music.  This is nutritious measure to help those young stomaches digest their food and give their "appetite control" centers a chance to catch up.  Several times we've  listened to local artist Spencer Lewis.   

What's "Go Noodle"? - Ask your child about "Go Noodle" that was introduced during library/tech time and is being used in several classrooms.   This program offers all kinds of "movement" activities - from calming to energizing.  You can sign up at home for a free account as well, check it out HERE.  Many students are super active, but sometimes on rainy/snowy/cold days - it's nice to have a way to get active that's fun!  


Back to School Night - Is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6, 5:30 - 7 PM.  More details to follow!  

Picture Day - Picture Day has been changed to Wed., Oct. 19, so that ALL students are here that day.  We have been assured that photos will be sent back to the school promptly so that pictures can be distributed during the holidays!  

RES Sponsors Community Yard Sale - Sat., Oct. 8 -  9 AM - 2 PM - To honor the many volunteers and neighbors in Reading who supported one another during and after Tropical Storm Irene, RES announces the creation of a RES Kids Care club at our school. RES Kids Care also honors people from across the country who sent money, supplies, and expressions of support that helped us get back to work and school five years ago.  Most importantly, the goal of RES Kids Care is to inspire and instill in Reading students that same community spirit as they go forward in their lives. 


The inaugural event for "Kids Care" will be a town yard sale at RES on Saturday, October 8 from 9 am -  2 pm. To further the tradition of neighbor-helping-neighbor, half the proceeds will be used to start a children-in-need fund at RES.  And to pay forward the help Reading received from other communities after Irene, Kids Care will donate the remaining proceeds to schools in Louisiana that were devastated by floods just days before school started, much as happened in our state.


So start cleaning out your garage and attic and reserve a spot in our field for October 8.   A 10x10 site in our field is just $20 and a 20x10 is $30. Bring your own tables and tent or rent them from us for $5 each. You keep all the proceeds from what you sell. Please call the school at 484-7230 to reserve your spot OR SIGN UP ONLINE and send in or drop by your payment!

MESSAGES FROM OUR TEACHERS -  

From Mrs. Faulkner - Pre-K Classroom Teacher:
Thank you to Teacher Libbet for our new doll bed; our dolls are much more comfortable now!  Thank you to families who donated doll items and dress up items.  They are much appreciated.


Hannah from VINS will join us this Tuesday to help us learn more about butterflies. We are very fortunate to be able to have her visit every month this year; we will share our time with Hannah with our kindergarten class.  She will arrive at 8:00 and on this Tuesday we expect to go outside with her.  Please send boots or extra socks and shoes for your child, as the grass is wet with dew in the mornings at this time of year.  


Sometimes items do not get put where they belong, so to make sure your child’s sweaters/jackets are sent home with him/her, please label them.  I have a laundry pen in our classroom that you are welcome to use.  


Share time for October will be the week of October 3rd.  Your child may bring something in any time during that week.  In order to learn something new about our classmates and their lives away from school, we request that you help your child select something other than a toy.  A souvenir from a family vacation, a photo of a special time or anything else that encourages conversation and questions from your child’s peers will help us work on these important skills.  

If any of you are planning on helping with any driving for field trips (such as to our swim lessons), please fill out a “Request for Background Check” form ASAP and hand it to Mrs.Faulkner, Miss Amy or Teacher Libbet.  This is a state requirement; it needs to be completed every year that you drive children.  

If anyone has an unneeded garden hose, we would love to cut small sections for our “fire fighting” theme!   Thank you!


MORE FROM OTHER TEACHERS NEXT WEEK!  

OTHER WAYS TO HELP READING SCHOOL - 

ASK YOUR FRIENDS/OUT-OF-TOWN RELATIVES/CO-WORKERS FOR BTFE!

COMMUNITY YARD SALE - Cleanout your garage and attic and reserve a spot in our field for October 8.   A 10x10 site in our field is just $20 and a 20x10 is $30. Bring your own tables and tent or rent them from us for $5 each. You keep all the proceeds from what you sell. Please call the school at 484-7230 to reserve your spot OR SIGN UP ONLINE and send in or drop by your payment!

LUNCH & BREAKFAST MENU FOR THIS WEEK:    

Lunch accounts should be paid in full each month.  Please send in your payment if you have not already done so.  If you need help complete the Free/Reduced Paperwork, we are here to help!  ALL APPLICATIONS are kept confidential.    Thank you!  
  • Mon., Sept. 26 - Lunch:  Fish Chowder, Whole Grain Roll, Grapes, Carrots & Snap Peas;  Breakfast:  Eggs in a Basket - The Regulars(yogurt, whole grain cereals, assorted fresh fruits and oj or apple juice or cider.  
  • Tues., Sept. 27 -   Garlic-Brown Sugar Chicken, Whole Grain Medley, Melon, Spinach, Potatoes; Breakfast:  Oatmeal & Hardboiled Eggs - The Regulars
  • Wed., Sept. 28 - Scrambled Egg & Tofu Burrito on Whole Grain Tortilla, Oranges, Tomatoes, Shredded Iceberg Lettuce; Breakfast:  Whole Wheat French Toast Bake w/Bacon Crumble - the Regulars
  • Thurs., Sept. 29 - Tangerine Beef Stir-Fry, Whole Grain Rice, Tangerines, Broccoli, Lentils; Breakfast - Cream of Wheat & Hard Boiled Eggs - the Regulars
  • Fri., Sept. 30 -  Cheesy Noodles w/Ground Turkey (whole grain noodles), Apples, Mixed Green Salad; Rainbow Peppers & Avocados ; Breakfast - Omelet - the Regulars 
Happening this Week:
  • Mon., Sept. 26 - 
    • 3 yr. old Pre-schoolers 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Gr. 5/6 - Web of Life Field Trip
  • Tues., Sept. 27 -
    • 4 yr. old Preschoolers 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Gr. 5/6 - Web of Life Field Trip
  • Wed., Sept. 28  - 
    • Both 4 and 3 yr. old preschoolers 7:45 - 11:45 AM
    • 7:45 - 8 AM - All School Morning Meeting in MPR/Cafeteria
    • Gr. 5/6 - Web of Life Field Trip
    • 6:30 PM - WCSU Act 46 Meeting - Woodstock, VT
  • Thurs., Sept. 29 -  
    • 4 year old Pre-Schoolers 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Gr. 5/6 - Web of Life Field Trip
  • Fri., Sept. 30 - 
    • 3 yr. Pre-schoolers 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM
    • Superintendent Alice Worth visits RES

Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events:  
  • Thurs., Oct. 6 - "Back to School" Night - 5:30 - 7 PM - more details to follow
  • Sat., Oct. 8 - RES Community Yard Sale Fundraiser more info. to follow
  • Mon., Oct. 10 - NO SCHOOL - Inservice
  • Wed., Oct. 19 - School Picture Day ** - This is a change!  

Thoughts to Ponder:








LIFE AT READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:












Sunday, September 18, 2016

PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - SUN. SEPT. 18, 2016

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Parents & Community Members,



Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:
  • All of you who have pre-paid your lunch accounts!  This saves so much time and effort for our hardworking food service director!
  • Rick and Donna for their generous donations of time and effort to RES since our opening.  This week, Rick dug out the sandbox and filled it with clean, fresh sand, and constructed a cover for it to keep animals out of it.  They also donated bookshelves and a desk to the principal's office.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated!  
Other Items of Interest:

Breakfast Served  - If you'd like your child to eat breakfast at school, please have them there between 7:30 and 7:40.  No breakfast will be served after that so students can get to class in time.  For $1.50, children have a healthy breakfast. 

Morning Meetings - We will be having our weekly "big" morning meeting THIS Wednesday at 7:45 AM and we hope you can join us for that.  

PTO Meeting - Please join the PTO this MON., Sept. 19, at 7 PM, and see how you can help!  

Picture Day - Picture Day has been changed to Wed., Oct. 19, so that ALL students are here that day.  We have been assured that photos will be sent back to the school promptly so that pictures can be distributed during the holidays!  

Back to School Night - Is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6, 5:30 - 7 PM.  More details to follow!  

School Arrival Times -  PLEASE do not arrive before 7:45 AM if your child is not eating school breakfast. IF this creates a dilemma for your family because of your work hours, please contact Mrs. Knight so we can work on solving it together.  

Act 46 Committee MeetingThe next WCSU Act 46 Study Committee Meeting will be at 6:30 pm on September 28, 2016, at the Windsor Central Supervisory Union.

Guidance Counselor Update- We have offered the .40 Guidance Position to Shaja (pronounced Cheyenne) Lichtenstein who will be meeting the students this week during Mrs. Knight's Library Media/Tech class.  The Board will be asked to officially hire her Wed. evening.  She is an experienced special educator and has outstanding references and will make a great addition to our team at RES!    The superintendent has said she can't start until after the Board approves her, so she will start next week.  


MESSAGES FROM OUR TEACHERS -  

From Mrs. Drinker:
RES Sponsors Community Yard Sale - Sat., Oct. 8 -  9 AM - 2 PM - To honor the many volunteers and neighbors in Reading who supported one another during and after Tropical Storm Irene, RES announces the creation of a RES Kids Care club at our school. RES Kids Care also honors people from across the country who sent money, supplies, and expressions of support that helped us get back to work and school five years ago.  Most importantly, the goal of RES Kids Care is to inspire and instill in Reading students that same community spirit as they go forward in their lives. 

The inaugural event for "Kids Care" will be a town yard sale at RES on Saturday, October 8 from 9 am -  2 pm. To further the tradition of neighbor-helping-neighbor, half the proceeds will be used to start a children-in-need fund at RES.  And to pay forward the help Reading received from other communities after Irene, Kids Care will donate the remaining proceeds to schools in Louisiana that were devastated by floods just days before school started, much as happened in our state.


So start cleaning out your garage and attic and reserve a spot in our field for October 8.   A 10x10 site in our field is just $20 and a 20x10 is $30. Bring your own tables and tent or rent them from us for $5 each. You keep all the proceeds from what you sell. Please call the school at 484-7230 to reserve your spot OR SIGN UP ONLINE and send in or drop by your payment! 

MORE FROM OTHER TEACHERS NEXT WEEK!  

OTHER WAYS TO HELP READING SCHOOL - 

PTO - The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organizations selected by customers.  If you'd like to help, please go to smile.amazon.comand choose "Reading Parent Teacher Organization Reading PTO" from the list of organizations.  Every little bit helps our students!  

TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS - How Tools for Schools Works - Price Chopper
OUR SCHOOL CODE IS - 13970  Register your AdvantEdge Card and designate a school at the Guest Services desk at your local Price Chopper, at your school, or online at pricechopper.com.  Schools can redeem accumulated points for free supplies and equipment.  Tell your friends, neighbors, co-workers to register their card and designate Reading Elementary!  Thanks for your support!  

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION - We had several pages already submitted by a 4th grade student and her family!  I e-mailed out blank forms last week that can be used to attach the Box Tops to!   If you don't have time to cut and paste, please send them in and our students will help us out!   

VOLUNTEER - We love community members involved in our school!  Perhaps you can help "count" box tops, read in a classroom, plant flowers, share one of your skills with a classroom, or any number of other things!  Feel free to e-mail Cathy Knight - cknight@wcsu.net with questions or call Libbet at 802-484-7230.

LUNCH & BREAKFAST MENU FOR THIS WEEK:   Have you submitted your free and reduced lunch application?  Have you pre-paid your lunch account yet?  If not, please send in your check for $55. to save $5.50 on your lunch account AND help keep our food costs down.
  • Mon., Sept. 19 - Lunch:  Corn Chowder, Turkey Slices, Whole Grain Corn Chips, Oranges & Kiwis, Spinach Salad w/Shredded Carrots;  Breakfast:  Whole Grain Bagels/Cream Cheese - The Regulars(yogurt, whole grain cereals, assorted fresh fruits and oj or apple juice or cider.  
  • Tues., Sept. 20 -  Coconut Chicken, Whole Grain Rice, Pineapple, Peas; Breakfast:  Oatmeal & Hardboiled Eggs - The Regulars
  • Wed., Sept. 21 - Gardeners' Pie (whole grain topping), Apples, Carrots, Assorted Vegetables; Breakfast:  Pancakes & Sausage - the Regulars
  • Thurs., Sept. 22 - Turkey Cutlets, Whole Grain Couscous, Applesauce, Tomatoes, Iceberg Lettuce; Breakfast - Cream of Wheat & Hard Boiled Eggs - the Regulars
  • Fri., Sept. 23 -  Taco Bake, Whole Grain Corn Chips, Pears, Mixed Green Salad; ; Breakfast - Scrambled Eggs & Whole Wheat Toast - the Regulars 
Happening this Week:
  • Mon., Sept. 19 - 
    • 3 yr. old Pre-schoolers 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM
    • 7 PM - RES PTO - Gr. 5/6 Classroom
  • Tues., Sept. 20 -
    • 4 yr. old Preschoolers 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM
  • Wed., Sept. 21  - 
    • Both 4 and 3 yr. old preschoolers 7:45 - 11:45 AM
    • 7:45 - 8 AM - All School Morning Meeting in MPR/Cafeteria
    • 6 PM - RES Board Meeting 
  • Thurs., Sept. 22 -  
    • 4 year old Pre-Schoolers 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM
  • Fri., Sept. 23 - 3 yr. Pre-schoolers 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM
  • Sat., Sept. 24 - 
    • Spring Brook Farms Open House 10 AM - 3 PM
    • 7 PM - "Life Animated" Documentary - at Dartmouth HOP - about a family's journey dealing with Autism.  

Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events: 
  • Mon., Sept. 26 - Thurs., Sept. 29 -Gr. 5/6 - "Web of Life" Field Trips
  • Wed., Sept. 28 - WCSU Act 46 Meeting
  • Thurs., Oct. 6 - "Back to School" Night - 5:30 - 7 PM - more details to follow
  • Sat., Oct. 8 - RES Community Yard Sale Fundraiser more info. to follow
  • Mon., Oct. 10 - NO SCHOOL - Inservice
  • Wed., Oct. 19 - School Picture Day ** - This is a change!  

Thoughts to Ponder:






LIFE AT READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:







Sunday, September 11, 2016

PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - Sun., Sept. 11, 2016

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Parents & Community Members,

It's hard to believe that 15 years ago, our world as we know it changed.  It's a reminder to be grateful for life and freedom and for our students to be growing up in Reading, Vermont!




It's that time of year where it's beginning to be chilly in the mornings, though it's much warmer by the afternoon.  Please try and dress your child in "layers" so that as the temperatures increase they can still stay cool.  

We are revising our Dress Code to be more current and it is addressed in the Student-Parent Handbook coming out this week.  The basic guideline is that no clothing should be a "distraction" to learning - so no inappropriate sayings or pictures is a big no no.  

Thank you to those who have sent in the survey from last week.  If you haven't already done so, please send them back as soon as possible.  They will be sent home in your student's folders tomorrow.  Thanks!

Other Items of Interest:

Medications  - A reminder from Nurse Chick, for safety sake, NO medications, over the counter or prescription can be transported on the bus.  Please deliver these to school in person.

Not Feeling Well? - If your child is not feeling well in the morning, AND they don't have a fever, then feel free to send them to school. But please HELP by calling and letting US know, but try and avoid telling your child that they can call and you will come and get them.  Instead, please tell them to tell their teacher if they are not feeling well later in the day.  If your child tells a staff member they don't feel well, we take it seriously, but our standard procedure is to check for a temperature, if there isn't one, then we make sure they've drank water, rest in the nurses' office for 5 min. and then send them back to class. Sometimes students come to school tired from a late night the night before and it's hard to focus so they want to come and sleep in the nurse's office.  Sometimes students develop avoidance of certain subjects, and one way to do that is to "be ill" when it's time for a certain subject to be taught.  We weed through all possibilities while making sure that if a student IS ill, that the parent is notified immediately and proper steps are taken to treat them.  Thanks for your help with this!

PLEASE Keep Us Informed - Life is often crazy busy.  If something unusual is going on in your family - goldfish died, car accident, grandma fell, etc. please let your child's teacher or Teacher Libbet know.  If the staff are aware of reasons that your child is having rough day, it makes it easier for your child's teacher to help your student focus and learn.  We're not nosy, we just want to be able to put supports in place to help you and your child get the most from their daily educational experience.  Life happens and we're here to help.  

Late=Tardy? - If a student arrives after 7:55 AM, the student is marked as "tardy" in the attendance records.  A certain number of tardies equals an absence.  We know how busy mornings are for families, so thanks to all those who arrive on time!  A calm start to a child's day helps anchor learning! 

Morning MeetingsWe will be having our weekly "big" morning meeting THIS Wednesday at 7:45 AM and we hope you can join us for that.  

PTO Meeting - Please join the PTO this MON., Sept. 19, at 7 PM for the Reading School PTO, and see how you can help!   (Correction.)  

Picture Day - Picture Day has been changed to Wed., Oct. 19, so that ALL students are here that day.  We have been assured that photos will be sent back to the school promptly so that pictures can be distributed during the holidays!  

2016-17 Student-Parent Handbook -  This will be published on the website THIS week and the new website link will be sent home in the Blog. In order to promote "sustainability" and save trees, we are not providing copies for each family.   If you would like a hard copy of the handbook, please call and request one.  Otherwise, they will be on-line as a reference THIS week.

Safety Drills -  This Wed. we will be having a Lockdown Drill.  If there is ever a serious concern, we will send you a  BLACKBOARD message on your phone and your e-mail.  If you arrive to the school during a drill, please allow us to complete it. 

Terrific Opportunity for Boys.  The Lebanon Ballet School (Lebanon, NH) has established a Boys' Scholarship Program that will provide one full academic year of  tuition-free ballet training for boys, ages 6 to 18.  No previous dance experience is required.  From the LBS website:  "This program offers an extraordinary opportunity for boys to be introduced to the athleticism and art of ballet. Ballet training has the added benefit of enhancing athletic skills, flexibility, and strength. Boys, ages 8 and up, will also be eligible for performance opportunities with City Center Ballet. As a first year program, boys will be integrated into the existing classes. If enough boys enroll, separate boys classes will be added and taught by professional male teachers."  If your son or any boy you know is interested in ballet, contact Linda Copp, Director, at linda@lebanonballetschool.com

Good Neighbor Health Clinic & Red Logal Dental Clinic - Provide free medical and dental care to people who are uninsured or under-insured who live in the Upper Valley.  For more information, please contact them at 802-295-1868 or stop by the office for one of their information cards.  

Back to School Night - Is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 6, 5:30 - 7 PM.  More details to follow!  

School Arrival Times -  PLEASE do not arrive before 7:45 AM if your child is not eating school breakfast. IF this creates a dilemma for your family because of your work hours, please contact Mrs. Knight so we can work on solving it together.  

MESSAGES FROM OUR TEACHERS -  


From Mrs. Boyer-Shelden - Kindergarten
Rainbow Chaser Kindergarten is learning by exploring!  We learn about each other when we communicate with our words and bodies in safe ways.  Our class is using their senses to investigate the world around them.  Just like our garden we start out as a seed that relies on our world to nourish us.  Over time we will flourish and become the best that we can be.  We are looking forward to many adventures in the year ahead.


From Mrs. Mayo/Grade 3/4:
The Stargazers are learning classroom expectations and practicing routines that will serve them throughout the year.  We have started our narrative writing unit by writing down small moments from our everyday lives and expanding them with description and details.  We are performing a class story we wrote together titled ‘Enjoying the Outdoor Classroom’ during All School Meeting, on Wednesday, September 14th.  Feel free to join us and hear us read lines aloud!

From Mrs. Knight - Library/Media Specialist & Tech Integrationist Pre-K through 6 - This will be our first "Monday" of classes together. We will be starting on library skills and doing a tech survey to determine the skill sets of the older students. I am excited about working with your students and staff to support their media & tech learning!

MORE FROM OTHER TEACHERS NEXT WEEK!  

OTHER WAYS TO HELP READING SCHOOL - 


PRE-K - There are some things we could really use in the classroom; if anyone has these items we can have, it will enhance our play and learning and be very appreciated. Doll clothes, diaper bag(s), doll bed/cradle, doll strollers, baby blankets,, purses, or wallets. 

PTO - AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon that lets customers enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices, and convenient shopping features as on Amazon.com. The difference is that when customers shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organizations selected by customers.  If you'd like to help, please go to smile.amazon.com and choose "Reading Parent Teacher Organization Reading P T O" from the list of organizations.  Every little bit helps our students!

TOOLS FOR SCHOOLSHow Tools for Schools Works - Price Chopper
OUR SCHOOL CODE IS - 13970

1 - Register your AdvantEdge Card and designate a school at the Guest Services desk at your local Price Chopper, at your school, or online at pricechopper.com.
2 - The program runs until Saturday, March 25, 2017.
3 - All purchases using your AdvantEdge Card will be automatically credited to your selected school.
4 - Every dollar spent at Price Chopper earns you one point. Purchase Price Chopper or Central Market Classics brands and receive double points!
5 - Schools can redeem accumulated points for free supplies and equipment.
6 - Tell your friends, neighbors, co-workers to register their card and designate Reading Elementary!  Thanks for your support!  

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION - It's those adorable little coupons on certain food products, yet each one of those gives $.10 to our school.  Those dimes really add up!  To to make it easier, please consider downloading the app - check this out:   BOX TOPS APP.  Otherwise, please clip, collect and send them in!  There is a collection jar in the front lobby!  Please have your friends and neighbors collec them! Thanks for your support of RES!  

VOLUNTEER - We love community members involved in our school!  Perhaps you can help "count" box tops, read in a classroom, plant flowers, share one of your skills with a classroom, or any number of other things!  Feel free to e-mail Cathy Knight - cknight@wcsu.net with questions or call Libbet at 802-484-7230.

LUNCH MENU FOR THIS WEEK:   Have you submitted your free and reduced lunch application?  Have you pre-paid your lunch account yet?  If not, please send in your check for $55. to save $5.50 on your lunch account AND help keep our food costs down.
  • Mon., Sept. 12 - Korean Shredded Beef On Whole Grain Roll Pineapple, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes 
  • Tues., Sept. 13 -  Chicken Fingers Quinoa Oranges, Mixed Greens Baked Potato 
  • Wed., Sept. 14 - Peanut Butter Apple Wraps (whole grain tortillas) (apples), Iceberg Lettuce, Avocados 
  • Thurs., Sept. 15 - Hot Dogs in Whole Grain Bun, Watermelon,  Spinach, Baked Beans 
  • Fri., Sept. 16 - Whole Grain English Muffin Pizzas, Grapes, Caesar Salad 
Happening this Week:
  • Mon., Sept. 12 - 3 yr. old Pre-schoolers 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM
  • Tues., Sept. 13 -
    • 4 yr. old Preschoolers 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM
  • Wed., Sept. 14  - 
    • Both 4 and 3 yr. old preschoolers 7:45 - 11:45 AM
    • 7:45 - 8 AM - All School Morning Meeting in MPR/Cafeteria
  • Thurs., Sept. 15 -  
    • 4 year old Pre-Schoolers 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM
  • Fri., Sept. 16 - 3 yr. Pre-schoolers 7:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events:
  • Mon., Sept. 19 - RES PTO 7 PM
  • Wed., Sept. 21  - RES Board Meeting 6  PM
  • Sat., Sept. 24 - 
    • Spring Brook Farms Open House 10 - 3
    • 7 PM - "Life Animated" Documentary - at Dartmouth HOP - about a child and family's journey with Autism.  
  • Mon., Sept. 26 - Thurs., Sept. 29 -Gr. 5/6 - "Web of Life" Field Trips
  • Thurs., Oct. 6 - "Back to School" Night - 5:30 - 7 PMmore details to follow
  • Sat., Oct. 8 - RES Community Yard Sale Fundraiser - more info. to follow
  • Mon., Oct. 10 - NO SCHOOL - Inservice
  • Wed., Oct. 19 - School Picture Day ** - This is a change!  

Thoughts to Ponder:






LIFE AT READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:


Pre-School Lunchtime!

1st Grade Math!

Math Fun!

Kindergarten Learning!  

HANDS ON MATH!  

Learning in Gr. 3/4!  

LEARNING WITH MS. MAYO!

Learning in Gr. 5/6 classroom!