RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT - Sun., Nov. 5, 2017

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members:

We're glad everyone has power back on.  We appreciate everyone's flexibility last Monday when we had to cancel school due to no power.  The SU is working on the notification system so you'll be notified earlier next time.   

  

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:

• The parents who helped out with Fright Night!
• The Reading Rec. Commission who helped plan and execute a safe Halloween experience for our students! 
• Local community members who have volunteered to help out in the library!  

Other Items of Interest:  

Parent Conferences - All families are encouraged to meet with their child's teacher.  This is an important event for your child.  If you have not scheduled a conference, please contact your child's teacher!  

PTO Help - The PTO will be having their annual Pie Sale on Sat., Nov. 18 followed by the 1st annual Chili Cook-Off.  Help is needed from the community and parents to make this happen.  Please contact Tatiana McCarthy if you can help.  

Pie Help - On Fri., Nov. 17, students will be baking pies, and need assistance assembling them.  We start at 12:30 and manage to make over 100 pies for sale.   If you can come in Fri., afternoon and assist the students, please contact Sherry Hatt.

Basketball at RES - We have two coaches who have agreed to help coach a co-ed Gr. 3 - 6 team at RES.  Students will meet Sat., Nov. 11, 18, Dec. 2, 9, and 16 from 9 AM - 11 AM. Registration forms must be returned to school by Fri., Nov. 10, in order to participate.  We may add a weekday in Jan., but this is a chance for students to learn skills and play on a team.  Please return forms to the office.

How Much Is Too Much? - Sadly there is an abundance of sad and tragic news on the radio, tv, and of course, online.  Several students have come to school recently and shared horrible news stories (they heard at home) with other students, who then get emotionally distraught.   What parents choose to expose their children to is personal choice, but one thing students like to do is share. Driving to school together is a great time to talk about blessings, plans, memories, and try to avoid the hot news story of death and destruction.

Here's a LINK from Common Sense Media with advice for families regarding this. 

Thanksgiving Community Dinner - The annual RES Thanksgiving Community Dinner will occur, Tue., Nov. 21.  Mrs. Knight is the lead contact this year and she could really use some helpers.  A donation list will be posted in the lobby as well as a way to sign up on line if you'd like.  Please contact Sherry Hatt if you'd like to assist with this.  

TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS - How Tools for Schools Works - Price Chopper

OUR SCHOOL CODE IS - 13970  Register your AdvantEdge Card and designate a school at the Guest Services desk at your local Price Chopper, at your school, or online at pricechopper.com.  Schools can redeem accumulated points for free supplies and equipment.  Tell your friends, neighbors, co-workers to register their card and designate Reading Elementary!  Thanks for your support!  

BOX TOPS ADD UP - During the Holiday cooking, please save those Box Tops for us!   Please ask your relatives and neighbors to clip and collect as well!  Every one of those is worth 10 cents!  

PTO - AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon that lets customers enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices, and convenient shopping features as on Amazon.com. The difference is that when customers shop on AmazonSmile (smile.amazon.com), the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the charitable organizations selected by customers.  If you'd like to help, please go to smile.amazon.com and choose "Reading Parent Teacher Organization Reading P T O" from the list of organizations.  Every little bit helps our students!

Mark Your Calendars - Calling all chili makers and eaters!

OTHER WAYS TO HELP READING SCHOOL 

• Volunteer to help bake pies!  
• Send in Box Tops!  
• 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. 
PLEASE send in your November balance(Gr. K-6 $45)  by Fri., Nov. 10 in order to get the $2.50 per meal price.   

Thank you! 

• Mon., Nov. 6, 2017 - Fish Sticks, Tangerine, Broccoli; Breakfast:   Oatmeal & The Regulars
• Tues., Nov. 7, 2017 - Turkey & Cheese Sandwiches, Grapes, Spinach Salad, Carrot Shred, Whole Grain Bread; Breakfast:  Hard Boiled Eggs & the Regulars
• Wed., Nov. 8, 2017- Pea Soup, Cheese Stick, Rainbow Peppers, , Whole Grain Cracker:  Breakfast - German Pancake & the Regular
• Thurs., Nov. 9, 2017  - Rice Bowl; Breakfast:  Hard Boiled Eggs & the Regulars
• Fri., Nov. 10, 2017 -  NO SCHOOL 

Happening this Week:

• Mon., Nov. 6 - 
• Art is the Special
• Tues., Nov. 7
• PE is the special - students should wear tennis shoes & comfortable clothes to be active in!
• Wed., Nov. 8- 
• Spanish is the Special 
• Report cards will be sent home for some classes - some teachers are holding until they meet with you during conference
• Thurs., Nov.. 9 - 
• Music is the Special
• Fri., Nov. 10- 
• NO SCHOOL

Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events:    

• Tues., Nov. 14 - PK/K Trip to Lebanon Opera House
• Wed., Nov. 15 - RES Board Meeting 6 PM - MPR
• Fri., Nov. 17 - 
• Pie Day - Students make pies.  Volunteers needed!  
• Sat., Nov. 18 - 
• Pie Sale at Town Hall
• Chili Cook-off at Town Hall 
• Mon., Nov. 20 
• Jill/Guidance in
• Tues., Nov. 21
• Heather off - please see Cathy if you'd like to help
• Community Turkey Dinner
• Thanksgiving Community Feast - Gobble, Gobble!!
You’re Invited By the Reading Elementary Students 
to attend their Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon Feast complete with turkey, potatoes and all of the fixings. 
Tuesday, November 21 at the Reading Elementary School.


There will be two seatings:
• 11:30 for the families  PreK to 2nd grade students families
• 12:00 for the families of the students in the grades 3 to 6
• Community members are welcome at either seating.


Donations to defray the cost of the feast will be gratefully accepted at the door. PLEASE call Sherry to reserve your seat!  
• Wed., Nov. 22 - 24 - SCHOOL CLOSED - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
• Wed., Dec. 13 - PTO Meeting 6 PM
• Wed., Dec. 20 - RES Board Meeting
• Thurs., Dec. 14 - Holiday Concert Town Hall
• Wed., Dec. 20 - Snowflake Bazaar
• Mon., Dec. 25 - Tues., Jan. 2  - SCHOOL CLOSED - Happy Holidays!
• Mon., Jan. 15 - SCHOOL CLOSED - Martin Luther King Holiday

Thoughts to Ponder: 

LIFE AT READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

NEEDED:  FRIGHT NIGHT PHOTOS OF OUR STUDENTS!