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

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members:

Last day of school? Several folks have asked about the last day of school. IF we don't have any more snow days (please no more snow.....), then our last day will be Wednesday, JUNE 14.

With that said, PLEASE inform the office at least a week in advice in writing/e-mail if you are taking your child away for a vacation/family reunion, etc. during school days. There is lots of learning done during the day that can't be easily "made up" so the more notice the better for teachers to be able to try and provide "alternative learning materials" for the student that's away.

If your child is absent, PLEASE call the school 1st thing in the morning. This is a big safety concern for us so that we know where our students are. Thank for your support!

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:

The 3/4 parents and family members who helped drive the swimmers to Springfield on Wed.
The amazing PTO who supports our school!
Everyone who gets their students here on time everyday!

Other Items of Interest:

Spring RES Clean-Up Day - We will be having a "spring" clean-up day here at RES and volunteers are needed. Do you have a skill you could share - carpentry, window washing, landscaping, etc? We are tentatively planning this for Sat., May 6, but it depends on whether we have snow cover - hopefully it will be green by then! We also need to "pick up sticks" from the winter and do some general grounds upkeep. Help us beautify our school! If you can help, please e-mail me. Thanks!

Pre-K 2017-18 Early Bird Sign-Up - We're trying to firm up our student numbers for next year. If you have a pre-schooler in a class NEXT school year, would you please complete this SURVEY? We will be having a formal pre-school sign-up day in May.

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. Thank you!

Mon., April 3 - Fish plate, Melon, Broccoli, Lentils, Rice; Breakfast:- Scrambled Eggs & The Regulars
Tues., April 4 - Chicken pot pie, Apples, Beet chips (mixed veg) (whole grain topping); Breakfast: Hard boiled Eggs - The Regulars
Wed., April 5 - Vegetable Chili, Cheese stick, Pears, (Potatoes, Peas Green beans), Whole grain corn chips - Breakfast: French Toast Casserole & The Regulars
Thurs., April 6 - Tuna casserole, grapes, spinach, carrots, whole grain pasta ; Breakfast: Hard Boiled Egg - The Regulars
Fri., April 7 - Whole Grain English muffin pizzas with cheese, ground turkey or pepperoni, oranges, romaine iceberg cabbage salad cherry tomatoes; Breakfast: German Pancake - The Regulars