Sunday, January 7, 2018

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT - Sun., Jan. 7, 2018

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members:

Happy 2018!  New year, new website!  Please check out the new resvt.org. I redid the website as part of my ed tech graduate courses last semester.   Comments and suggestions are  always welcome!  




Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:
  • Jane Cleveland who came by and read to our students!
  • The amazing Reading road crew who plows our school parking lots!
  • All of you who had your students here by 7:30 AM last week!  
Other Items of Interest:  

Health Reminder - We've had several students diagnosed with strep throat D the flu.  If your child has had a fever or vomiting, they should not return to school until 24 hours has passed.  Please feel free to contact our nurse, Ms. Chick, on Tuesday to discuss any health concerns or questions you might have.  

Spare Shoes - It's great that students are wearing boots to school.  If your child has extra slippers or tennis shoes that can stay at school it would be helpful. 

Snowpants Anyone?  - Snowpants are always in demand this time of year.  If you have any spare ones, please send them in to school!  Students are not allowed to go out during recess unless they are dressed for the weather with snow pants, warm hats, waterproof gloves, scarves, and of course warm boots.  We have a few extra coats and boots if your child needs one.  

Important Message from the PTO

Wednesday January 10th is Peculiar People Day!  

Please come and celebrate that with the RES PTO!  We will be at RES in the multi-purpose room at 6:00 pm. Our meetings rarely run over an hour.  We have not had enough attendance to vote in our officers, so please come, so we can get that done.  

Normally, we do some quick reports,  talk about past fundraising successes, vote on requests, plan for upcoming events, etc….

This meeting we are going to start planning the annual Pasta Supper, which is scheduled for Sunday February 11th.   This event we will be asking for some ingredient donations from families, but really, REALLY, would like more volunteers to help out.  This is our fanciest dinner, where orders are taken & meals served.  Older students would be amazing for this!  

We really hope to see you there!  Thanks so much!  ~Tots, PTO President

Winter Sports - Ski Runners begins Friday, Jan. 12 and will be extended one week further into March.     If you have not already signed up your child, then please do so. Here is the link to the letter and forms.   If you need a paper form, please contact me - sign ups are strictly online this year.  If there is a parent out there who would be willing to help coordinate the transportation, please contact me.   Here is the scholarship application.  Please let me know when you have signed up.  Details about transportation will be sent out by Thursday.  Please let me know if you can help!  

Invitation from our Superintendent, Mary Beth Banios:


Parents and community members, please check out the full LINK regarding this opportunity.

School Cancellations - Several of you questioned about why school was not closed half day Thursday and of course, Friday, when over 500 schools in Vermont were closed.  We at Reading School have no control over that.  Schools are cancelled by the superintendent, Mary Beth Banios.  If you have questions or concerns about why school is not cancelled, then feel free to reach out to her office.  The upside is that we will be out earlier in June!

OTHER WAYS TO HELP READING SCHOOL   
  • COME to the PTO meeting!
  • Send in Box Tops for Education! 
  • Read to some of our students!
LUNCH & BREAKFAST MENU FOR NEXT WEEK: 

Is your lunch account current?  All accounts should be paid in full each month.    Thank you for helping us keep our costs down! 

***Breakfast is served from 7:15 - 7:30 AM only. ****
  • Mon., Jan. 8, 2018 - English Muffin Bake, Oranges, Spinach, Carrots; Breakfast:  Oatmeal and the Regulars
  • Tues., Jan. 9, 2018 -  Philly Cheese Steak, Pears, Broccoli, Sweet Potatoes; Breakfast:  Hard Boiled Eggs & the Regulars
  • Wed., Jan. 10, 2018 - Minestrone, Cheese Stick, Apples, Iceberg Lettuce, ; Breakfast:  Pancakes and the Regulars
  • Thurs., Jan. 11, 2018 - Turkey Rice Soup, Pears, Spinach, Carrots; Breakfast:  Hard Boiled Eggs and the Regulars
  • Fri., Jan. 12, 2018 - Rice Bowl; Breakfast:  CheesyEggs  & the Regulars
Happening this Week:
  • Mon., Jan. 8 
    • School starts at 7:30 AM
    • Art is the Special
  • Tues., Jan. 9 -
    • PE is the Special - students need to bring tennis shoes!
    • PK Swimming - car seats are needed!  
    • Wed., Jan. 10 - 
      • Spanish is the Special
      • PTO Meeting 6 PM
    • Thurs., Jan. 11
      • Music is the Special
    • Fri., Jan. 12
      • Library Tech is the Special - please send in library books.  
      • Ski Runners begins - Students leave at 1:15 PM.
      Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events:     
      • Mon., Jan. 15 - SCHOOL CLOSED - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
      • Tues., Jan. 16 - PK Swim
      • Wed., Jan. 17 - RES Board Meeting 6 PM
      • Wed., Jan. 24 - Superintendent Visits School 8:30 - 10:30 AM - stop by for coffee with her!
      • Sun., Feb. 11 - Mama Mia Pizza Dinner
      Thoughts to Ponder: 










      LIFE AT READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:














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