Reading Elementary Rockets Report: June 2018

Thursday, June 7, 2018

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT - Sun., June 10, 2018

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members,

This is the last blog for the school year, but updates will come out in August.

Sadly, we will say farewell to a few staff this week who are moving on to other jobs. They have all been an important part of our family and we will miss them, but wish them only the brightest of futures and blessings!

Rose Grenier - Our PE Teacher who will work closer to home.
Leticia Denoya - Gr. 1/2 Teacher who is moving to CT with her fiancee.
Joan Nagle - General Paraeducator - working closer to her home in NH.
Liza Dionne - She will be working on her degree, but will be subbing for us next year.
Hilder Allen - Kitchen Assistant (laid off by WCUD in lieu of a pending food service)

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:

The folks who helped at Saturday's fundraiser on the bike race!
Thank you to all who zeroed out their lunch accounts!
Chaperones who helped out on the all school field trip!

Other Items of Interest:

WCUD Board Meeting - Mon., June 10, 2018, 6:00 PM - Agenda HERE.

PTO Yard Sale - Keep cleaning out those closets and shelves. We're having ANOTHER yard sale on Sun., July 1, during "Old Home Day. You can drop things off on the back porch of the school if no one is here and we will save it for that day! Stop by on your way to the ox pull and buy something gently used and sometimes BRAND new! 8-3 PM 7/1/18.

Gr. 6 Celebration - Please join us as we celebrate at 5 PM on Tuesday, June 12, as our 6th graders leave the RES nest and move on to the middle school. They will spend a half day at the middle school on Wed., June 13. This year we have moved it to the evening so working parents could make it, but every grade has a role in the ceremony. Please bring your child to school by 4:45 PM to participate. Afterwards, the PTO will be providing cupcakes.

Message from Mrs. Grenier:

Dear Reading Rocket Families,

It is hard to believe that our school year is quickly coming to an end. With this said, I would like to thank everyone for a great year in Physical Education. To end the year we will be celebrating with field day activities on Tuesday, June 12. All activities will be outside unless it becomes unsafe. To help make this event be the most enjoyable for your student, please consider packing the following items:

Must Have

Sneakers

Optional

Water Bottle

Towel

Change of clothes

Raincoat

Bug Spray

Sunscreen

Thank you for your help and support!

Healthfully Yours,

Rose Grenier

PE Teacher!

Message from Mrs. Morton, Music/Band Teacher:

Dear Band Families,

What an incredible year our bands had. When you think back to September, some of them didn't even know how to hold their instruments. Now they are able to perform band arrangements. As we come to the end of the school year, I would like to remind you to encourage them to continue to practice over the summer. It would also be great if they could take the band class with Mr. Henderson at Summer SOAK. If your child borrowed a school instrument and would like to play during the summer, please consider renting or purchasing one for them. It's definitely worth the investment. Thanks so much for all your help and support. I truly appreciate it!

Have a great summer,

Christine

OTHER WAYS TO HELP READING SCHOOL

Donate gently used items for our yard sale prior to July !
Bake items for our bake sale on 7/1/18!
Serve on the 2018-19 After School Advisory Council!
Teach a workshop at next year's after school program!

Happening this Week:

Mon., June 11 -

Art w/Mrs. Kaija
PK 3 Field Trip to Spring Brook Farm
Last Afterschool All-Stars 2:30 - 5:30
6:00 PM WCUD Board Meeting, SU

Tuesday, June 12

Cuddly Animal Day - students can bring a stuffed animal (any size) as we reached the "C" in our PBIS "Respectacle Rocket Ship." If a stuffed animal becomes a distraction, teachers will assign it its own seat. (It is the last week of school.....)
Field Day 12:30 - 2:15 PM
6th Grade Celebration 5 PM - All students should attend.

Wed., June 13 -

Spanish w/Ms. Liebley
PK Celebration 11:30 AM- Outside on playground weather permitting. If it is raining, it will be held in the multi-purpose room.
Lunch 10:45 - 11:15 (No snack being served because of the early lunch!
Half day - Students dismissed at 11:25 AM
6th Grade Step-Up Day to the Middle School

6 PM Board Meeting

Thurs., June 14 -

Music w/Ms. Morton
Lunch 10:45 - 11:15 AM (No snack being served with the early lunch.)
LAST DAY - Students dismissed at 11:25 AM!
End of Year Slide Slow 10:30 AM

Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events:

Sun., July 1 - Old Home Days PTO Fundraiser!

Wed., Aug. 29 - 1st Day of School 2018-19 - PTO Breakfast !

LUNCH & BREAKFAST MENU FOR NEXT WEEK:

PLEASE pay off your lunch account balance through the end of the year. Thank you for helping us keep our costs down!

***Breakfast is served from 7:15 - 7:30 AM only. ****

Breakfast:

Lunch: Different than the published menu.

Mon.June 11- Pita Ham Melt, Apples, Mixed Green Salad w/Carrots
Tues., June 12 - Rice Bowl with all the Fixins
Wed, June 13 - Open Faced Cheese Sandwiches & Tomato Soup, Salad
Thurs., June 14 -Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches, Watermelon

Thoughts to Ponder:

LIFE AT READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

Those who have photos from field trip - could you please e-mail or text them to me? Thanks! (This will be added to as I get photos.)

Sunday, June 3, 2018

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT - Sun., June 3, 2018

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members,

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:

Tatiana & Haley McCarthy, Darci Blanchard, Wade Mullens, and Jessica Seaman who helped out with the yard sale Saturday!
Tatiana for helping prep for the yard sale Friday afternoon!
Everyone who donated and also bought things for the yard sale!!
All those who donated baked goods for the yard sale! (Steve A. baked some amazing cookies and hermit bars!) (Whoever donated the yummy brownies and chocolate cake - thank you!)

Other Items of Interest:

PTO Yard Sale - The yard sale started off a little cloudy and drizzly but by the end of the day it was beautiful! The PTO made approximately $325. which will go towards the 2018-19 school year after school program! Many thanks to all who donated, helped, and bought! Keep cleaning out as we plan to do another one this July!!!

After School Program 2018-19 Fundraiser - Next Saturday, June 8, we will be "hosting" a stop for a statewide bike race. We need 10-12 volunteers from 1 - 5:30 PM, so please e-mail Cathy Knight at cknight@wcsu.net if you can help. All our materials are provided, all we need are willing bodies to help! The company is donating $1,000 towards our after school program for next year, so thanks for volunteering!

Lunch Accounts - Please make sure your lunch account is paid up through the end of the year by June 7th. This makes it easier for Heather to close the foodservice school year out.

Sunscreen - We have sunscreen at school that can be applied at recess or outdoor recess. If you do NOT want your child to have sunscreen applied, please send an e-mail to the nurse, Jean Chick, at jchick@wcsu.net.

After School Survey - 2018-2019 - We need your help to complete the survey that came home Friday or you can download and print it here if you didn't get it! Please send them in as soon as possible.

End of Year Field Trip - Fri., June 8 Gr. K-6 will be heading to Echo Lake for an end-of-year field trip. I have obtained two lifeguards for this event. Permission slips are coming home Monday and is attached here. Thanks to the PTO there is no charge for this event! Students should have sunscreen, beach towel, a swimsuit, a plastic bag for their wet clothes, a snack, and lunch. Parent chaperones are welcome to attend, but please indicate on your child's permission slip if you are attending. The bus will leave at 9:40 AM and return at 2:05 PM, leaving Echo Lake at 1:50 PM.

2018-19 Grade Level Configurations - I will be sending out a Blackboard Connect message on Wednesday with the 2018-19 classroom configurations after I have met with the staff. Many thanks to those who have shared their thoughts and creative ideas. If you have questions, please reach out to me via e-mail and I will be happy to make an appointment to sit down and address any questions you have.

Gr. 6 Celebration - Please join us as we celebrate at 5 PM on Tuesday, June 12, as our 6th graders leave the RES nest and move on to the middle school. They will spend a half day at the middle school on Wed., June 13. This year we have moved it to the evening so working parents could make it, but every grade has a role in the ceremony. Please bring your child to school by 4:45 PM to participate. Afterwards, the PTO will be providing cupcakes.

District News:

WES FAMILY WELLNESS SERIES

Tuesday, June 5^th 5:30-7:00 PM

Susan Mordecai presents “Home Sweet Home”

We hope you will join us for this wonderful family event! Bring mindfulness home for the summer! Together we will experience some of the mindfulness practices that your children have learned in the Mindful SELF program that has been supported by the Ottauquechee Health Foundation. Susan Mordecai will lead the practices that support focused attention, body awareness, and kindness. The skill of mindful communication will be introduced. The goal is for parents and caregivers to maintain the happiness that most of us strive for.

Students are encouraged to attend, and will participate in some mindfulness practice with Susan, as well as an art project with Caitlin Eastman. Dinner will follow for all, free of charge, in the WES cafeteria. Please RSVP to eklocek@wcsu.net with the number of people in your family who plan to attend. Thanks!

Field Day - On Tuesday, June 12, Ms. Grenier will be facilitating an afternoon "field day" for Gr. 3-6 and then for K-2 with Gr. 3-6 students assisting. Please have your child wear appropriate clothes and shoes on Tuesday so they can participate!

Planning Ahead? - DRAFT 2018-19 School Year Calendar can be found HERE. Please note start date and school break dates are final at this point.