Reading Elementary Rockets Report

Sunday, November 5, 2017

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!

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.

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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!

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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!

Sunday, October 29, 2017

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT - Sun., Oct. 29, 2017

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members:

This past Friday was a crazy, mismatched day in so many ways! The students and staff were so thoughtful and original about how they dressed and the crazy hats they wore!

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:

The parents who turned in their raffle tickets and money on time.
Everyone who has their lunch bills current!

Other Items of Interest:

Halloween - Thank you for helping us keep the focus on learning by not having students wear costumes, masks, or anything unusual on Tuesday during the school day. On Wednesday, we ask that students NOT being candy to school UNLESS you pack their their lunch and include one piece. We've had this discussion with students already.

Congratulations - As stated in the blog, the drawing of the pumpkin raffle tickets happened during morning meeting on Friday. Thank you to all of you who participated! Below is a picture of the pumpkins that were decorated by each class.

PBIS Celebration - Total "PBIS Rocket" filled up celebration - Movie/Popcorn in the Cafeteria Wed., Nov. 1, 12:30 - 2:20 PM. Students may bring in their stuffed animal to watch the movie with and a beach towel to lay on the floor with. No sleeping bags please.

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. On Fri., Nov. 17, students will be baking pies, and need assistance assembling them. We start at 2:30 and manage to make over 100 pies for sale. If you can come in Fri., afternoon and assist the students, please contact Sherry Hatt.

Pictures - School pictures were sent home last week. Retakes are this Wed. Forms are coming home on Monday.

Mark Your Calendars - Calling all chili makers and eaters!

OTHER WAYS TO HELP READING SCHOOL

Volunteer to help do some little repair projects!
Help in the library!
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. Thank you!

Mon., Oct. 23, 2017 - Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese, Apple, Cucumbers & Carrot, Whole Grain Bread - Breakfast: Fried Eggs & The Regulars
Tues., Oct. 24, 2017 - Tuna Fish Sandwiches, Grapes, Spinach Salad, Grapes, Whole Grain Bread; Breakfast: Hard Boiled Eggs & the Regulars
Wed., Nov. 1, 2017- Lentil Alphabet Soup, Cheese Stick, Melon, Spinach Salad, Whole Grain Corn Chips: Breakfast - Bagels w/Cream Cheese
Thurs., Nov. 2, 2017 - Chicken & Bean Enchilada Bake, Oranges, Corn & Peas; Breakfast: Hard Boiled Eggs & the Regulars
Fri., Nov. 3, 2017 - Pasta w/Broccoli & Sausage, Pears, Sweet Potatoes; Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs & the Regulars

Happening this Week:

Mon., Oct. 30 -

Art is the Special
Pumpkin carving/Decorating in Art

Tues., Oct.31

PE is the special - students should wear tennis shoes & comfortable clothes to be active in!
NO costumes or masks, please
Fright Night

Wed., Nov. 1-

Spanish is the Special
Photo Retake

Thurs., Nov.. 22 -

Music is the Special

Fri., Nov. 3-

Library/Media Tech is the Special - PLEASE send back library books.

Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events:

Wed., Nov. 8 - Report cards come home
Fri., Nov. 10 - NO School
Tues., Nov. 14 - PK/K Trip to Lebanon Opera House

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

Wed., Nov. 22 - 24 - SCHOOL CLOSED

Thoughts to Ponder:

LIFE AT READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

Chalktime!

The Superintendent visits with PK

PE w/Ms. Grenier

Crazy hat and mismatched day!

Nothing like a good story!

Sunday, October 22, 2017

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT - SUN., OCT. 22, 2017

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members:

Friday was such a fun day with everyone super comfortable wearing their pajamas and slippers. Mrs. Denoya, the 1/2 teacher, even wore her "hedgehog" pajamas which were all the rage! Lots of school spirit and celebration!

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:

The families who sent in the yellow e-mail/transportation forms which helped update our files. The big packet forms that came home at the beginning of school did not have this information on it so the office needs them.
The parents and community members who attended the Board Meeting Wed.evening.
Dennis Barbour for all his help with the pumpkin planting, growing, and harvesting!

Other Items of Interest:

Toy Procedures - Many classrooms have "SHARE" days where students are asked to bring things in to share. We ask that toys, stuffed animals, etc. stay home unless the teacher has specifically asked the students to bring something in. Sadly, toys and stuffed animals are major distractions to learning.

Birthday Invitations/Cupcakes Procedures - If your child is celebrating a birthday, we as a group sing a special RES "Happy Birthday" song. Students may bring cupcakes in for their class as well. If you're not sure about food allergies, please contact your child's teacher or Sherry. We ask that any kind of invitation that is handed out for a party be for the students in that class only and the teacher will schedule time at the end of their day for the "handing out."

"RES" Pumpkin Raffle - The Reading PTO will hold its 6th annual Great Pumpkin Raffle this year! Each classroom will decorate a pumpkin to be raffled off. The lucky winners will have a one of a kind Halloween decoration!

Tickets cost $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. Any checks should be made out to the Reading School PTO. Children can get extra tickets from Mrs. Hatt. The winners will be drawn Fri., Oct. 27 during morning meeting, and the pumpkins will be ready to take home Tues., Oct. 31. Celebrate all the silliness and spookiness of Halloween and help raise funds to support school activities such as field trips and swim lessons.

Students will be bringing home raffle tickets this week, please encourage your child to see as many as possible and please send the portion of the sold raffle tickets and money back to the school in a sealed enveloped with your child's name on it to the office no later than 2 PM on Thurs., Oct. 26. We will have the drawing on Fri., Oct. 27 during morning meeting at 7:35 AM. The winners will be able to choose their pumpkins at that time.

Parent Conferences - Teachers will be hosting parent conferences the first two weeks of November after school. Please contact your child's teacher if you have not already signed up for a conference.

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. On Fri., Nov. 17, students will be baking pies, and need assistance assembling them. We start at 2:30 and manage to make over 100 pies for sale. If you can come in Fri., afternoon and assist the students, please contact Sherry Hatt.

PBIS Celebrations - Our students completely filled up the "Respectable Rocket" container, so we will be having our big celebration on Wed., Nov. 1. There were lots of cute pajamas and slippers on Friday!

C - Crazy Hat Day - Students will wear a CRAZY hat for the day,

Fri., Oct. 27

T - TOTALLY mismatched clothes for the day - Fri., Oct. 27.

Total "PBIS Rocket" filled up celebration - Movie/Popcorn in the Cafeteria Wed., Nov. 1, 12:30 - 2:20 PM.

Mark Your Calendars - Calling all chili makers and eaters!

OTHER WAYS TO HELP READING SCHOOL

Volunteer to help do some little repair projects!
Help in the library!
Read to some of our students!

LUNCH & BREAKFAST MENU FOR NEXT WEEK:
Please send in this month's prepaid lunch bill - Gr. K-6 $60 per child, or PK - $30. per child. Please send in your free and reduced forms as well!
Lunch accounts should be paid in full each month. Thank you!

Mon., Oct. 23, 2017 - Chicken Toes, Grapes, Whole Grain Rice, Mixed Vegetables & Cucumbers - Breakfast: Scrambled Eggs & The Regulars
Tues., Oct. 24, 2017 - White Bean Kiebalsa Soup, Apples, Spinach Salad, Whole Grain Crackers; Breakfast: Hard Boiled Eggs & the Regulars
Wed., Oct. 25, 2017- Lentilly Sloppy Joes, Tangerines, Iceberg Lettuce & Rainbow Peppers, Whole Grain Roll: Breakfast: French Toast & the Regulars
Thurs., Oct. 26, 2017 - Cheesy Noodles w/Ground Turkey, Melon, Broccoli; Breakfast: Hard Boiled Eggs & the Regulars
Fri., Oct. 27, 2017 - Philly Cheese Steaks, Pears, Green Beans & Cabbage; Breakfast: Omelet & the Regulars