Reading Elementary Rockets Report: April 2018

Sunday, April 29, 2018

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT - Sun., April 29, 2018

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members,

It's a great day for soup! Come to the PTO Soup Dinner 4 -6 PM tonight

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:

All of you who have sold raffle tickets for the CSA.
Those who made soup for tonight's dinner!
Everyone who came to the dinner!

Other Items of Interest:

PTO News - Hard copies of letters and raffle tickets came home this week via backpacks. Upcoming events:

Soup Supper Sun., April 29 - 4-6 PM serving several types of soup, homemade bread, coffee, lemonade, and water. Adult $8; Child $5; Family $20.
CSA Raffle - We are selling the raffle tickets for a CSA share from Sunrise Farm. $5. each or $25. for 6 tickets. 26 weeks of local, certified-organic vegetables, starting the week of April 30th. Market style, you choose your veggies every week. Pick your own flowers, herbs, plus honey, maple syrup, eggs, meats and lots of local produce. The drawing will be held at school on May 4, 2018.

SBAC Testing - It is that time of year again where our students show the State what amazing learners they are! The annual SBAC testing begins this week for Gr. 3-6. Here is the schedule. Please make sure your child has a good night's sleep, and breakfast with protein to help them do their best on the test. There is no studying, just a good mental state and the desire to do their best is all that's needed! Please try and have your Gr. 3-6 students arrive promptly and avoid appointments during these two weeks during school hours. Thanks for your help!

School Configuration 2018-19 - The WCUD Board met last week and voted to leave Gr. 6 students here for the 2018-19 school year, but we did lose a teacher. Ms. Denoya will be teaching at Woodstock Elementary next year which is closer to her home. As it stands now, the classroom configuration for next year is K/1, 2/3, and 4/5/6. This will be revisited in JUNE after enrollment numbers and staffing changes are solidified. We are trying to model for the students the mindfulness strategies we have learned and stay in the present. I will keep you informed via the blog.

Pre-K Registration - Parents of PK parents, please register your students using the WCUD forms linked here. All students must register for five days though we understand that they may not attend all five.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP READING SCHOOL

Help drive students to swim lessons when it's your child's class time to go!
Volunteer to come in and read with students!

Happening this Week:

Sun., April 29 - PTO Soup Supper 4- 6 PM

Mon., April 30

Art w/ Mrs. Kaija
Kindergarten Swim 11:45 AM
SBAC Testing Gr. 3-6 - 8 - 10:30 AM

Tues., May 1 -

PE is the Special - students need to bring tennis shoes!
3/4 Swim - Leave at 11:45 AM
PK 4 Swim (Also 5/8, 5/15, 5/22)
SBAC Testing Gr. 3-6 - 8 - 10:30 AM

Wed., May 2-

Spanish is the Special
Gr. 1/2 Swimming Lessons Leave school 11:45 AM (Also 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30)
SBAC Testing Gr. 3-6 - 8 - 10:30 AM

Thurs., May 3

Music is the Special - instruments are needed!
6 PM Music Concert - students should be here at 5:45 PM.

Fri., May 4 -

Library Tech is the Special
SBAC Testing Gr. 3-6 - 8 - 10:30 AM
PK-3 yr. old Swim 8 AM (Also 5/11, 5/18)
5/6 Swimming Lessons - students leave at noon (Also 5/11, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8)

Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events:

Mon., May 7 - SBAC Testing Gr. 3-6 - 8 - 10:30 AM

Tues., May 8 - SBAC Testing Gr. 3-6 - 8 - 10:30 AM

Wed., May 9 -

SBAC Testing Gr. 3-6 - 8 - 10:30 AM
6 PM PTO Meeting

Thurs., May 10 - 6-7 PM - Community Chat w/the Superintendent

Wed., May 16 - RES Board Meeting 6 PM

Mon., May 14 - Fri., May 18 - Gr. 6 to Nature's Classroom

Thurs., May 17 - SBAC Testing Gr. 5 Science - 8 - 10:30 AM

Fri., May 18 - SBAC Testing Gr. 3-6 - 8 - 10:30 AM

Mon., May 28 - SCHOOL CLOSED - Memorial Day

Wed., June 6 - 6 PM PTO Meeting

Wed., June 13 -

6 PM Board Meeting

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. ****

Breakfast:

Monday:

Tuesday-Friday Breakfast

Lunch:

Monday:

Tuesday-Friday Lunch

Thoughts to Ponder:

LIFE AT READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

Sunday, April 22, 2018

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT - Sun., April 22, 2018

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members,

I hope your families have a restful and safe spring break! The weather has certainly been unusually un-spring-like, but it looks like it's finally going to warm up!

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:

Those of you who attended the WCUD Board Meeting to discuss configuration.
All of you who have sold raffle tickets for the CSA.

Other Items of Interest:

WCUD 2018-19 School Configuration Meetings - The WCUD has a meeting planned at 6 PM at the SU Monday night, April 23.

PTO News - Hard copies of letters and raffle tickets came home this week via backpacks. Upcoming events:

Soup Supper Sun., April 29 - 4-6 PM serving several types of soup, homemade bread, coffee, lemonade, and water. Adult $8; Child $5; Family $20.
CSA Raffle - We are selling the raffle tickets for a CSA share from Sunrise Farm. $5. each or $25. for 6 tickets. 26 weeks of local, certified-organic vegetables, starting the week of April 30th. Market style, you choose your veggies every week. Pick your own flowers, herbs, plus honey, maple syrup, eggs, meats and lots of local produce. The drawing will be held at school on May 4, 2018.

Last Day of School - Several families have asked about the last day of school. According to the school calendar, the last day for students with 5 snow days was Thurs., June 14. We only had 4 snow days, but we did have a no power day to make up. It is not confirmed, but Thurs., June 14 would be our last day based on the calendar. We will let you know when we know for certain, and hopefully we won't have any more SNOW or ice days!

OTHER WAYS TO HELP READING SCHOOL

Help drive students to swim lessons when it's your child's class time to go!
Volunteer to come in and read with students!

Happening this Week:

Mon., April 23

Art w/ Mrs. Kaija
Kindergarten Swim 11:45 AM
6 PM - WCUD Meeting re: Grade Configuration -2018-19

Tues., April 24 -

PE is the Special - students need to bring tennis shoes!
PK/K Vins Visit at RES

Wed., April 25-

Spanish is the Special
Gr. 1/2 Swimming Lessons Leave school 11:45 AM (Also 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30)
Superintendent Visits School 8:30 AM
6th Gr. Nature Classroom Field Trip Leave 12 Noon
RES Board Meeting 6 PM

Thurs., April 26

Music is the Special - instruments are needed!

Fri., April 27 -

Library Tech is the Special
PK-3 yr. old Swim 8 AM (Also 5/4, 5/11, 5/18)

Sun., April 29 - PTO Soup Supper 4- 6 PM

Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events:

Tuesday, May 1 -

3/4 Swim - Leave at 11:45 AM
PK 4 Swim (Also 5/8, 5/15, 5/22)

Thursday, May 3 - RES Spring Concert

Friday, May 4 - PK 3 Swim
5/6 Swim - Leave at Noon (Also 5/11, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8)

Wed., May 9 - 6 PM PTO Meeting

Thurs., May 10 - 6-7 PM - Community Chat w/the Superintendent

Wed., May 16 - RES Board Meeting 6 PM

Mon., May 14 - Fri., May 18 - Gr. 6 to Nature's Classroom

Mon., May 28 - SCHOOL CLOSED - Memorial Day

Wed., June 6 - 6 PM PTO Meeting

Wed., June 13 -

6 PM Board Meeting

Lunch:

Thoughts to Ponder:

LIFE AT READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

Sunday, April 8, 2018

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT - SUN., APRIL 8, 2018

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members,

It's still "winter" on the playground so boots and snow pants are still needed! There is NO blog next Sunday since it will be Spring Break. The next blog will be published Sun,. April 22, 2018. I hope your families have a restful and safe spring break!

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:

All of you who have sold raffle tickets for the PTO!
Those of you who attended the Scott MacLeod talk Thursday evening!
Those of you who sent money in for "Jump Rope for Heart!"

Other Items of Interest:

Evacuation Plans - Due to recent national events, school safety is being zeroed in on. We have all be asked to remind parents of our evacuation procedures.

Should the school ever be "locked down," it's crucial that you know that we will "evacuate" to the Town Hall. Please don't come to the school, go THERE as that's where we will head. Due to our road set-up, blocking our tiny entrance would only complicate things further. We will be in communication via the emergency call system should something occur.

No Parking, Only Letting Out -

Please don't park in the fire lane during school hours EXCEPT for letting your child OUT of the car. If you are walking your child to class, please park in the lot.

Message from Ms. Grenier, PE Teacher:

Our Jump Rope for Heart event was a huge success! Thank you to everyone that participated, donated, and supported our event. The students have improved their jump roping skills and learned to help others. We collected a Grand Total of $1,334.27 for the American Heart Association. Our top fundraiser this year was Noah Coyle with an amazing total of $250, way to to go Noah!

If there are any students that did not turn in their collection envelopes and wanted to, they still can on Tuesday 4/10. I will be sending in the our school's report to the AHA on Tuesday. Thank-you gifts should arrive within 4-6 weeks. Thanks again for your support! - Mrs. Grenier

Guest Speaker - Appearing at Windsor High School, Friday, April 13, 2018.

PTO News - Hard copies of letters and raffle tickets came home this week via backpacks. Upcoming events:

PTO Meeting - NEXT Wed., April 11 6 PM
Soup Supper Sun., April 29 - 4-6 PM serving several types of soup, homemade bread, coffee, lemonade, and water. Adult $8; Child $5; Family $20.
CSA Raffle - We are selling the raffle tickets for a CSA share from Sunrise Farm. $5. each or $25. for 6 tickets. 26 weeks of local, certified-organic vegetables, starting the week of April 30th. Market style, you choose your veggies every week. Pick your own flowers, herbs, plus honey, maple syrup, eggs, meats and lots of local produce. The drawing will be held at school on May 4, 2018.

Report Cards - Report cards come home Wed. If you have a question regarding a grade, please contact your child's teacher directly. It's hard to believe that we are beginning the 4th term! Time really does fly when you are having fun!

Pre-K 2018-19 - Pre-schools will be opening in Woodstock and Killington for the 2018-19 school year. As part of the consolidation, pre-schools will be offering full day pre-school next year five days a week! An e-mail, flyer, and registration forms will be coming out this week with more details from the SU.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP READING SCHOOL

Help drive students to swim lessons when it's your child's class time to go!
Volunteer to come in and read with students!

Happening this Week:

Mon., April 9

Art w/ Mrs. Kaija

Tues., April 10 -

PE is the Special - students need to bring tennis shoes!

Wed., April 11-

Spanish is the Special
Report cards come home
RES PTO 6 PM - Cafeteria

Thurs., April 12

Music is the Special - instruments are needed!
Scott MacLoud, Guest Speaker at Woodstock Inn 6:30 PM

Fri., April 13 -

Library Tech is the Special

Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events:

Mon., April 16 - Fri., April 20 - School Closed - Spring Break

Mon., April 23 - Kindergarten Swim 11:45 AM

Wed., April 25 -

Gr. 1/2 Swimming Lessons
RES Board Meeting 6 PM

Fri., April 27 - PK Swim

Sun., April 29 - PTO Soup Supper 4- 6 PM

Thursday, May 3 - RES Spring Concert

Wed., May 16 - RES Board Meeting 6 PM

Lunch:

Thoughts to Ponder:

LIFE AT READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

We are so blessed to have such a creative art teacher!

Rice Bowls are a favorite!

Learning in K

PK BUILDING

Jump Rope for Heart 2018!

Sunday, April 1, 2018

RES PRINICIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT - SUN., APRIL 1, 2018

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members,

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:

All of you who attended the Easter Egg Hunt yesterday at school!
Jane Cleveland for coming in and reading weekly with a student!
The Reading Rec. Commission for all it does to provide fun activities for our community children!

Other Items of Interest:

Safety First - EACH child is so precious and like you, we often lose sleep worrying about keeping them safe. We have had several scary moments with cars and kids, so can you please help us with the following:

Please don't park in the fire lane during school hours EXCEPT for letting your child OUT of the car. If you are walking your child to class, please park in the lot.
PLEASE help us keep your child safe by having them "stop" at the stop signs and wait for an adult to let them out of the building.
We also ask that pre-k parents hold their child's hand until they have them in the car.
Please drive SLOWLY into the parking lot at ALL times. This is a popular place for students to ride their bikes, so please be aware of that!

Illness Help - We have had an unusual amount of "tummy" sickness at RES. We have been in touch with the VT Health Dept. and they have asked us to remind families that if a child has had diarrhea, nausea, fever, or vomiting, they should NOT come to school for 24 hours AFTER the last symptom. If your child says they are not feeling well, please keep them home. We have had several students come to school not feeling well, and they threw up once they were here exposing all students and staff to those germs.

Washing hands continue to be the best way to prevent sharing germs. We have had the school "deep cleaned" with lots of bleach and water. According to the Health Dept. the stomach bug can live in the intestines for up to 2 weeks, so washing hands after going to the bathroom is crucial to keep from spreading it. If your child goes to the dr. and is diagnosed with something, please let the office know.

Jump Rope for Heart - Please read this letter about the upcoming plans for Jump Rope for Heart.

Message from the Superintendent - Please consider attending this lecture at the Woodstock Inn, Thurs., April 6, 6:30 PM.

Amazing Opportunity - Thanks to Boolie Sluka for sharing this amazing opportunity. Lecture by Yo-Yo Ma: Culture, Understanding, and Survival - Yo-Yo Ma’s multi-faceted career is testament to his enduring belief in culture’s power to generate trust and understanding. Whether performing new or familiar works from the cello repertoire, collaborating with communities and institutions to explore culture’s social impact, or engaging unexpected musical forms, Ma strives to foster connections that stimulate the imagination and reinforce our humanity. Thurs., April 4, 2018, 4 PM, at Spaulding Auditorium at Dartmouth College.

News from the Guidance Office - We recently attended a Bullying Prevention workshop at Weathersfield Elementary. We will be continuing our guidance units on friendship and bullying prevention with skits and role playing, beginning with Gr. 3-6 and then K-2.

Substance Abuse Prevention - Please read the attached letter from Annie Luke, the district Substance Abuse Prevention counselor.

Guest Speaker - Appearing at Windsor High School, Friday, April 13, 2018.

PTO News - Hard copies of letters and raffle tickets came home this week via backpacks. Upcoming events:

PTO Meeting - NEXT Wed., April 11 6 PM
Soup Supper Sun., April 29 - 4-6 PM serving several types of soup, homemade bread, coffee, lemonade, and water. Adult $8; Child $5; Family $20.
CSA Raffle - We are selling the raffle tickets for a CSA share from Sunrise Farm. $5. each or $25. for 6 tickets. 26 weeks of local, certified-organic vegetables, starting the week of April 30th. Market style, you choose your veggies every week. Pick your own flowers, herbs, plus honey, maple syrup, eggs, meats and lots of local produce. The drawing will be held at school on May 4, 2018.

April Vacation Camps for Students - Check out this brochure from local business Artistree for options during Spring Break for your child.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP READING SCHOOL