RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT - SUN., MARCH 25, 2018

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members,

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:

• Each of you who read the blog weekly!
• Those who have their lunch accounts current!  

Other Items of Interest:  

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

Summer SOAK -It's not too late!  Here is the current information. on the SU website and the Program Offerings.  Hard copies are available at school if you want them.  Scholarship Links are here.

Message from Mrs. Faulkner in Pre-K - We could use the following for some of our upcoming projects: the paper towel tubes by Monday, March 26.  Thanks so much!

Red Clover Workshops -On Monday, March 26, grades K-6 will participate in a morning of workshops inspired by five of this year's "Red Clover" selections, ten fiction and non-fiction picture books chosen by a committee of Vermont teachers, librarians and authors.  Students will rotate through five different classrooms in multi-age groups for  a 30 min. activity or project related to each book.  Thanks to Mrs. B, Ms. Denoya, Mrs. Mayo, Ms. Collins and Mrs. Kaija for collaborating on this rich, integrated learning experience,

For Family Convenience - Summer is Coming - We will be creating a "Google Doc" and link on our website for summer camps to consider.  Here are two that Lisa Kaija has requested that I highlight this week:

"Mountains and Rivers Forever" Summer Camp--August 6-12, 2018.  Join a group of ten 11-15-year-olds for seven straight days of outdoor fun.  This camp will be based at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park, but will spend time on the Appalachian Trail hiking (one overnight) and the Ottauquechee and Connecticut Rivers kayaking and canoeing (two overnights).  Price is $300 for the week, partial scholarships available. Please speak with Mrs. Kaija for more information or e-mail Kat Robbins at krobbins@wcsu.net for an application.

Reading alumni of this camp include Oliver, Lauren and Abby Kaija; Chance Nunan, Mason Harkins, Robby Macri, Eli Mitchell, Sophie Noel and Emma Windish. 

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., March 26
• Art w/ Mrs. Kaija
• Tues., March 27 -
• PE is the Special - students need to bring tennis shoes! 
• Wed., March 28 - 
• Spanish is the Special
• End of 3rd Term
• Thurs., Mar. 22
• Music is the Special - instruments are needed!
• Fri., March 23 - 
• Library Tech is the Special

Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events:     

• Tues., April 3 - Jump Rope for Heart
• Wed., April 11 - RES PTO
• Mon., April 16 - Fri., April 20 - School Closed - Spring Break

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. ****

Thoughts to Ponder: 

LIFE AT READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT - Sun., March 18, 2018

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members:


The playground has deep snow, and sadly there might be more.  Snow boots, snow pants, and of course, winter coats are still the dress code for the playground.  Thanks for your help with this!

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:

• Ms. Maxham for bringing the staff yummy brownie bites!
• All of you who attended the WCSU Band Showcase!
• Adam Ameele for stepping up to be the unified district representative from Reading!

Other Items of Interest:  

Message from Mrs. Morton, our Music/Band Teacher - The students did an amazing job at the WCSU Band Showcase on Wed. night.  Here is a video on the website soon.  Congrats to the students who participated:  Matthew - Clarinet; Evie - Clarinet; Jeremy - Saxophone; Joey - Saxophone; Olivia - Trumpet; Brody- Percussion.   If anyone has photos to share, please e-mail them!  

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

Summer SOAK - It's that time of year again! Here is the current information. on the SU website and the Program Offerings.  Hard copies are available at school if you want them.  Scholarship Links are here.

Message from Mrs. Faulkner in Pre-K - We could use the following for some of our upcoming projects: paper towel tubes and small boxes of any kind (no larger than 12”x12”). We would like the boxes by Monday, March 19 and the paper towel tubes by Monday, March 26.  Thanks so much!

Bullying Puppets in Education Field Trip - Our students have a wonderful field trip for our students on Wed., March 21 which was rescheduled from December.  We will participate as follows unless there is a 2 hr. delay and then it will be rescheduled again.

• K/2 - 8 -9 AM Bully Prevention & Feelings (Leave at 7:45 AM)
• Gr. 5/6 - 9:05 AM -  10:15 AM - Bully Prevention Workshop (Leave at 8:45 AM)
• Gr. 3/4 10:20 - 11:20 AM - Bully Prevention & Learning Differences (Leave at 10:15 AM)   Gr. 3/4 will have recess when they return.  

All teachers will attend with their classes and parents are welcome.  Bus transportation is provided.    This is paid for through a grant.  

Attention 6th Grade Parents:

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., March 19
• Art w/ Mrs. Kaija
• Tues., March 20 -
• PE is the Special - students need to bring tennis shoes! 
• 6 PM - Gr. 6 Information Night at WUHS 
• Wed., March 21 - 
• Spanish is the Special
• Puppets in Education/Bullying Prevention Field Trip
• Thurs., Mar. 22
• Music is the Special - instruments are needed!
• Fri., March 23 - 
• Library Tech is the Special

Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events:     

• Wed., March 28 - End of 3rd Term
• Tues., April 3 - Jump Rope for Heart
• Wed., April 11 - RES PTO
• Mon., April 16 - Fri., April 20 - School Closed - Spring Break

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., March 19, 2018  - Chicken Pot Pie, Grapes, Mixed Vegetables; Breakfast:  Whole Grain Hot Cereal & the Regulars
• Tues., March 20, 2018  -  Chili, Pears, Spinach, Potatoes, WG Corn Chips; Breakfast:  Hard Boiled Eggs & the Regulars
• Wed., March 21,  2018 -  Vegetable Barley Soup, Cheese Sticks, Oranges, Coleslaw; Breakfast: French Toast & the Regulars
• Thurs., March 22, 2018 - Tuna Casserole, Clementines, Broccoli;  Breakfast:  Hard Boiled Eggs and the Regulars
• Fri., March 23, 2018 - Pasta w/Meat Sauce, Apples, Iceberg Lettuce w/Cherry Tomatoes;  Breakfast: Cheesy Eggs & the Regulars

Thoughts to Ponder: 

LIFE AT READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

Tech skills in 3/4

Learning to Code in Kindergarten

STEM in 3/4

PE Scooters teach locomotor skills!

A beautiful design in Ms. Heather's orange!  Looks like a maple leaf! 

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT - Sun., March 11, 2018

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members:

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:

• All of you who voted on Tuesday!
• Abby Rowlee for stepping up to help with Ski Runners and helping get the equipment delivered!
• Vanessa and Mark Maxham who helped with Ski Runners and delivered the rental equipment back to the school!
• Lisa Kaija for agreeing to be the Reading representative for "Profile of a Graduate."  

Other Items of Interest:  

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

Summer SOAK - It's that time of year again! Here is the current information. on the SU website and the Program Offerings.  Hard copies are available at school if you want them.  Scholarship Links are here.

Summer SOAK is a four-week full-day summer program that is offered by the WCSU.  This year, SOAK runs from July 2rd-July 27th, 2017.  SOAK offers academic, service learning, and enrichment activities at the middle/high school campus.  Activities that are offered typically include things like mountain biking, lego robotics, art programs, swimming, building rockets, theater, and many more.  By providing this four-week program, we hope to achieve the goal of improving students’ academic achievement while providing a variety of enriching opportunities. Summer SOAK online activity registration accounts can be started now, and health forms, subsidy forms, and participation forms are available to start getting a jump on registration. This week, all forms can be downloaded here: http://summersoak.com/info/. 

Online registration for SOAK programs opens March 12th.

-Breakfast, lunch and transportation will be provided.  -Scholarships and subsidy are available.

-Summer SOAK will begin on July 2nd, and will run for four weeks, from 8:30-3:30 (with no SOAK on July 4th).

-Registration opens online March 12th 2018. To register, you will need to set up an account at www.summersoak.com if you have not already done so.  You can also get in touch with Sherry Sousa, SOAK Program Director, at the WCSU Central Office at 457-1213 x1081.

WCSU Band Showcase - Are you ready to hear beautiful music?  The Band Showcase is this Tuesday March 13th.  Mrs. Morton will meet the students at the WUHS gym.  After they are dropped off, parents are expected back at 6:00 to hear the band perform and they hope to be finished by 6:30 PM.   Mrs. Morton and our band students have been working hard to get ready - last Thursday was band day and it was a snow day! Thank you for supporting music in our schools! 

Message from the Nurse - Passport to Winter Fun Update

The Passport to Winter Fun program is almost over! All students who complete 30 days of the Passport will receive a Polar Bear Achiever Prize and be entered into a Grand Prize Raffle (a chance to win snowshoes, ski passes, an ipod, and more!). 

All students who have completed 20 days of the passport are eligible for a FREE pass to Okemo on Sun., March 18th!  Let the ticket booth know you are from Reading Elementary School.  Okemo will have a list of Reading Students who qualify.  Special rates for accompanying parents, one day ticket:

• Adult: $47
• Young Adult/Senior: $41
• Junior/Super Senior: $35

Let’s keep our kids healthy and active this winter!  Questions?   E-mail Mrs. Chick at:   jchick@wcsu.net or call Tuesday at school.

Message from Mrs. Faulkner in Pre-K - We could use the following for some of our upcoming projects: paper towel tubes and small boxes of any kind (no larger than 12”x12”). We would like the boxes by Monday, March 19 and the paper towel tubes by Monday, March 26.  Thanks so much!

OTHER WAYS TO HELP READING SCHOOL   

• Help drive students to swim lessons when it's your child's class time to go!
• Come have coffee with the Superintendent Thurs. morning!

Happening this Week:

• Mon., March 12
• Art w/ Mrs. Kaija
• Tues., March 13 -
• PE is the Special - students need to bring tennis shoes!  
• Wed., March 14 - 
• Spanish is the Special
• RES PTO Meeting 6 PM
• Thurs., Mar. 15
• Music is the Special - instruments are needed!
• Coffee Hour w/the Superintendent 8:30 - 9 AM
• Fri., March 16 - 
• Library Tech is the Special

Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events:     

• Wed., March 21 - Puppets in Education/Bullying Prevention Field Trip
• Wed., March 28 - End of 3rd Term
• Tues., April 3 - Jump Rope for Heart
• Wed., April 11 - RES PTO
• Mon., April 16 - Fri., April 20 - School Closed - Spring Break

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., March 12, 2018  -  Chicken & Broccoli, Oranges, Peas, Whole Grain Rice; Breakfast:  Whole Grain Hot Cereal & the Regulars
• Tues., March 13, 2018  -  Beef Stew, Pears, Sweet Potatoes, Whole Grain Corn Bread; Breakfast:  Hard Boiled Eggs & the Regulars
• Wed., March 14,  2018 -  Breakfast Sandwiches, Clementines, Spinach & Purple Cabbage, English Muffins; Breakfast: Pancakes & the Regulars
• Thurs., March 15, 2018 - Chicken & Lentil Soup, Grapes, Rainbow Peppers, Iceberg Lettuce, WG Corn Chips;  Breakfast:  Hard Boiled Eggs and the Regulars
• Fri., March 16, 2018 - Irish Dinner, Apples, WG Irish Soda Bread;  Breakfast: Fried Eggs & the Regulars

Thoughts to Ponder: 

LIFE AT READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

Ski Runners dressed w/Shamrocks on their helmet!

Mrs. Knight with her former RES Student Brandy Murray 

PK students love the "snow mountain" on our playground!