Sunday, September 10, 2017

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT - Sun., Sept. 10, 2017

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members:


The last seven days have flown by!  So much learning is going on throughout the building.  We are all very blessed to have the staff that we do at Reading Elementary!  There is such passion and caring for each and every child! 


If a child gets here after 7:45, classes have begun, and that means minutes are lost from your child's learning.  It also makes it harder for your child to start the day smoothly!  Your child is welcome as early as 7:15 AM to have breakfast with their peers!  


Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:
  • The PTO who works so hard behind the scenes to support our school!
  • All of you who have sent in your paperwork!
  • All of you who have worked so hard to get here no later than 7:30 AM-thank you!  
Other Items of Interest:

READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL HOURS (as of 9/1/17)
7:15 AM……………....Busers and students eating breakfast arrive.
7:15 - 7:30 AM……….Breakfast
7:30 AM……………….All students arrive.

Lunch Bills - In order to keep our lunch costs down, we ask that families PRE-PAY, and in doing so, pay less.  IF you pay your Aug./Sept. fee by next Friday, Sept. 15, your child's lunches will be $2.50 each.  Otherwise, they are $3.00 each meal.  Please send in a check for $55. for Gr. K-6, and $30. if your child is Pre-K.  Snacks are provided through our Fresh Fruit and Veggie Grant.  Please send it in an envelope with your child's name in.  Thank you!

Discipline SystemWe introduced our "Positive Behavior" system in the last few weeks and want to make sure parents know about it!  Students have "expectations" depending on the location in the building.  We emphasize respect to ourselves, each other, and our community, including our buildings.  Students receive small, blue "Respect" tiles when they are noticed for making a respectful choice.  The student then puts it into a "rocket respectable" that is then emptied into a large "Rocket Respectacle" on Fridays where we celebrate our good choices.  As the "respectable" passes the letters "RESPECT" vertically, there are school-wide celebrations, i.e. extra recess, backwards clothes day, crazy hat day, pajama day, etc.  The rewards are NOT food or things, but are community "events."  The PBIS committee chair, Pam Boyer-Sheldon, has worked hard to lead us through this implementation with school-wide support.

However, if a child makes an unfortunate choice to be disrespectful or disruptive in class, there is a discipline system in place.  This is the RES discipline flowchart.  Based on State guidelines, behaviors are either "Minor-Tier 1" or "Major-Tier 2 or 3).  An incident is documented on a "yellow" slip for Tier 1 behaviors, or a "blue" slip for Tier 2/3 behaviors.  We discussed this process with all classes on Friday, and wanted to make sure that you understood it as well.  After the 2nd yellow slip is "earned" by a student, the teacher or staff member will be contacting you.  The third yellow slip is an automatic office referral, and I will be contacting you.  

The first seven days of school, we did not use any blue or yellow slips as we all have to "settle in" to the routines and expectations.  The slips start being used officially Monday.  If you want further information on this, please contact Mrs. Knight.  

Staff Bios - So we will highlighting various staff members each week so you can get to know who your child's education team is.  Please see below:
  • Gr. 5/6 - Mrs. Collins - Please read her class introduction HERE.  

READING RUNNERS X-C TEAM, K-6 opportunity!
  • Practices on Mondays and Wednesdays, 2:45-4:00 pm with fun and healthy snacks.
  • Running meets on Wednesdays, 9/20 and 10/4 at Kurn Hattin Homes, Westminster
  • Wednesdays 9/27 and 10/18 at The Grammar School, Putney
  • No experience necessary, just a willingness to give running a try.
  • Parent volunteers welcome to join us at practice and provide snacks.
  • Please e-mail Lisa Kaija at lqkaija@gmail.com if your student (s) is interested or if you have questions. Thanks!
OTHER WAYS TO HELP READING SCHOOL 
  • We need a little help with weeding & painting!  Please volunteer!
  • Volunteer to help do some little repair projects!  
  • Serve on the RES Board - there's still an opening!  
LUNCH & BREAKFAST MENU FOR NEXT WEEK: 
Please send in this month's prepaid lunch bill - Gr. K-6 $55 per child, or PK - $30. per child.  Please send in your free and reduced forms as well!
Lunch accounts should be paid in full each month.    Thank you! 
  • Mon., Sept. 11, 2017 - Shredded Beef on Whole Grain Rolls, Pineapple, Green Beans & Sweet Potatoes; Breakfast:  Oatmeal & The Regulars
  • Tues., Sept. 12, 2017 -  Chicken Fingers, Oranges, Mixed Green Salad, Baked Potato, Quinoa; Breakfast:  Hard Boiled Eggs & the Regular
  • Wed., Sept. 13, 2017- Peanut Butter & Apple Whole Wheat Wraps, Carrots & Avocados:  Breakfast:  Whole Grain French Toast & the Regulars
  • Thurs., Sept. 14, 2017 - Green Mtn. Sausage on a Whole Grain Bun, Watermelon, Spinach Salad, Baked Beans:  Breakfast:  Hard Boiled Eggs and the Regulars
  • Fri., Sept. 15, 2017 - Whole Grain English Muffin Pizza, Grapes, Caesar Salad;  Breakfast:  Fried Egg & the Regulars
Happening this Week:
  • Mon., Sept. 12 - 
    • Art is the Special
    • Our school Mindfulness program begins again today.
  • Tues., Sept. 13
    • PE is the special - students should wear tennis shoes & comfortable clothes to be active in!
  • Wed., Sept. 13 - 
    • Spanish is the Special
    • PTO Meeting 6 PM - Vanessa Maxham's house
  • Thurs., Sept. 14 - 
    • Music is the Special
    • Band starts
    • Gr. 3/4 Field Trip to Tunbridge Fair
  • Fri., Sept. 15
    • Library/Media Tech is the Special
    • Pre-paid lunch bills are due!  
Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events:    
  • Mon, Sept. 18
  • Wed., Sept. 20 - 6:30 PM - RES Board Meeting
  • Mon., Sept. 25 - "Web of Life" Field Trip Gr. 6 begins
  • Wed., Oct. 4 - Picture Day
  • Mon., Oct. 9 - NO SCHOOL
  • Thurs., Oct. 12 - Back to School Open House - 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Thoughts to Ponder: 






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