Reading Elementary Rockets Report: RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members:

NO SCHOOL MON., JAN. 16 FOR STUDENTS

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:

Ski Runner volunteer drivers - Pete Seaman, Matt Foley, Sue Mulder, Kate Allen, Boolie Sluka, and Matt Maxham!

Other Items of Interest:

Not Feeling Well? - We greatly appreciate the effort that it takes to get your child up and here on time. We often hear from students, "My mom/dad said that I could try it, and if I didn't feel better to come see Teacher Libbet and I could go home." It really helps us at school if you reassure your child that they will feel better once they get to school and the day will fly by and they'll be home before they know it. Our TLC policy is 1) take their temperature 2) lay down for 5 min, 3) if it's tummy ache, then maybe a Tums or Ginger Ale for nausea, and then back to class. IF your child started the day with a complaint to you, give US a heads up and we'll keep an even closer eye on them than we already do. We promise to call you if we feel that they are ill. Usually the only way to make a child feel better when they've been told they can call Mom/Dad if they are sick, is to call and send them home. Attendance is crucial - you can't "make-up" labs and class discussions, so learning is OPTIMAL when students are in the classroom.

Library Books - We are still missing many library books - thanks for helping them come back in!

Act 46 Study Committee - The committee will be meeting again this Wed., Jan. 18, from 6:30 - 8 PM at the WCSU Central Office. Hope you'll join us!

Do You Know An RES Alumni? - Our library media/tech classes are conducting a survey and creating a digital living history to represent the past and present of Reading Elementary School and we need your help! Did you attend Reading Elementary School? Do you know someone who did? If you did, then please complete the survey and ask other alumni, to complete the attached SURVEY. Students will be researching their town and school history and preserving it digitally. Check out what we've done so far at RES PAST AND PRESENT.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP READING SCHOOL

\Come to a Reading Elementary School Board Meeting!
Come read to the students or volunteer to help in the library!

LUNCH & BREAKFAST MENU FOR THIS WEEK:

Please send in your payment if you have not already done so. Lunch accounts should be paid in full each month. If you need help complete the Free/Reduced Paperwork, we are here to help! ALL APPLICATIONS are kept confidential. Thank you!

Mon., Jan. 16 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Staff at the SU for Staff Development.
Tues., Jan. 17- Chicken Vegetable Curry w/Potatoes/Sweet Potatoes , Tangerine, Spinach, Whole Grain Corn Chips; Breakfast: Hard Boiled Eggs - The Regulars
Wed., Jan. 18 - Minestrone, Cheese Sticks, Apples, Whole Grain Noodles; Breakfast: French Toast w/Bacon - The Regulars
Thurs., Jan. 19 - Fish Tacos, Kiwi, Carrots, Cabbage & Iceberg Lettuce, Whole Grain Tortilla ; Breakfast: Hard Boiled Egg - The Regulars
Fri., Jan. 20 - Pita Pizza, Applesauce, Broccoli & Cherry Tomatoes, Whole Grain Wild Rice; Breakfast: Omelet - The Regulars