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 & 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:

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!