Reading Elementary Rockets Report

Saturday, May 12, 2018

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT - Sun., May 13, 2018

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members,

We are celebrating all the mothers out there! Thanks don't begin to express the gratitude we have for all you do to support your children!

Next week is also the PTO's "Teacher and Staff Appreciation" week. Please contact Tots if you'd like to help out and haven't had time yet!

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:

The six parents and two community members who came to the "Chat with the Superintendent."
Esther Allen for helping tend to our front geraniums!
Tots McCarthy for volunteering to chaperone Jr. Rangers Friday.

Other Items of Interest:

WCUD Agenda - Here is the AGENDA for the upcoming unified board meeting which is this Monday, May 14, at the SU office, at 6 PM.

Kindergarten Registration - Thurs., May 17 10-11:30 AM. Please contact Ms. Hatt to reserve your time. Please contact Mrs. Boyer-Sheldon if you have questions at pboyersheldon@wcsu.net.

SBAC Testing - The annual SBAC testing continues this week for Gr. 3-4, and Gr. 5 has Science. Here is the schedule. Please make sure your child has a good night's sleep, and breakfast with protein to help them do their best on the test. There is no studying, just a good mental state and the desire to do their best is all that's needed! Please try and have your Gr. 3-6 students arrive promptly and avoid appointments during these two weeks during school hours. Thanks for your help!

Pre-K Registration - Parents of PK parents, please register your students using the WCUD forms linked here AND if you are from another district, please complete your district forms as well. All students must register for five days though we understand that they may not attend all five. If your child is currently enrolled in our PK program, they must be re-enrolled for next year.

Afterschool Program - Forms came home Friday regarding a mini after school program that will be offered 3 days a week starting May 21, M, W, and Thursdays until the end of the year. Find the link to the forms HERE.

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 parents will be providing cupcakes.

PTO Yard Sale - On Sat., June 2, the RES PTO will be holding a yard sale from 8 - 2 PM. Please donate gently used items for this sale. Items can be brought to school Thurs., May 31 after school, and Friday, June 1 during and after school. Please bring items to the cafeteria. We will be using these funds to help support the after school program next year.

Family Fun- Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Trek to Taste The 10th annual celebration of trails, local food, and healthy living will be hosted at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park and Billings Park. Guided walks start at 10:30 and noon, or grab a map and venture out on your own. Choose from several hike options and along the way sample free, delicious foods from local producers. Enjoy family games, arts and crafts, demonstrations, and ice cream social, music and more. This free event is co-sponsored by dozens of community organizations. www.trektotaste.info

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., May 14 - Fri., May 18 - Gr. 6 to Nature's Classroom

Mon., May 14

Art w/ Mrs. Kaija
Kindergarten Swim 11:45 AM
SBAC Testing Gr. 3-4 - 8 - 10:30 AM

Tues., May 15 -

PE is the Special - students need to bring tennis shoes!
3/4 Swim - Leave at 11:45 AM
PK 4 Swim (Also 5/15, 5/22)
SBAC Testing Gr. 3-6 - 8 - 10:30 AM

Wed., May 16-

Spanish is the Special
Gr. 1/2 Swimming Lessons Leave school 11:45 AM (Also 5/16, 5/23, 5/30)
SBAC Testing Gr. 5 SCIENCE - 8 - 10:30 AM
RES Board Meeting 6 PM

Thurs., May 17

Music is the Special - instruments are needed!
SBAC Testing Gr. 5 SCIENCE - 8 - 10:30 AM
Kindergarten Registration 10 - 11:30 AM

Fri., May 18 -

Library Tech is the Special
PK-3 yr. old Swim 8 AM (Also 5/11, 5/18)

Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events:

Monday, May 21- Afterschool All Stars 2:30 - 5:30 PM

Wed., May 23 - Afterschool All Stars 2:30 - 5:30

Thurs., May 24 -

Memorial Day Service
Band/Music Awards 10:45 AM
Afterschool All Stars 2:30 - 5:30

Fri., May 25 -

5/6 Swimming Lessons - students leave at noon (Also 6/1, 6/8)

Mon., May 28 - SCHOOL CLOSED - Memorial Day

Wed., May 30 - Afterschool All Stars 2:30 - 5:30

Thurs., May 31 - Afterschool All Stars 2:30 - 5:30

Sat., June 2 - RES PTO Yard Sale to support next year's after school program - 8 - 2 PM

Mon., June 4 - Afterschool All Stars 2:30 - 5:30

Tues., June 5 - PK/Kindergarten Field Trip to Montshire Museum

Wed., June 6 -

Afterschool All Stars 2:30 - 5:30
6 PM PTO Meeting

Thurs., June 7 -

Fri., June 8 - All School Field Trip - details TBA

Mon., June 11 -

Tuesday, June 12

Field Day
6th Grade Graduation 5 PM

Wed., June 13 -

Last Day of School (Half day pending Board approval)
6 PM Board Meeting

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:

Gr. 1/2 at Marsh BillingS Friday for Super Jr. Rangers

Sunday, May 6, 2018

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT - Sun., May 6, 2018

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members,

What a fantastic spring concert! It was wonderful to see the audience tapping their feet and swaying to the music! See the pics below!

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:

The Sylvesters for helping put up chairs after the concert!
All of you who have sold raffle tickets for the CSA.
Everyone who came to the concert!

Other Items of Interest:

CSA Drawing - Kudos to Brody Allen who won the PTO CSA Drawing.

Chat with the Superintendent - This Thursday, May 10, from 6 - 7 PM, the Superintendent will be here for an informal question and answer session with families. We will do this in the cafeteria and we will have volunteered staff on the playground to watch the students.

Library Books - Please check in with your child and have them bring overdue books back tomorrow. Thank you!

Pre-K Registration - If your child is currently enrolled in our PK program, they must be re-enrolled for next year. Please fill out the packet and send it in if you have not already done so. If you are from another SU, please fill out there's as well. We only have 20 slots, and we'd hate for your child to not have a spot.

Kindergarten Registration - Thurs., May 17 10-11:30 AM. Please contact Ms. Hatt to reserve your time. Please contact Mrs. Boyer-Sheldon if you have questions at pboyersheldon@wcsu.net.

SBAC Testing - The annual SBAC testing continues this week for Gr. 3-6. Here is the schedule. Please make sure your child has a good night's sleep, and breakfast with protein to help them do their best on the test. There is no studying, just a good mental state and the desire to do their best is all that's needed! Please try and have your Gr. 3-6 students arrive promptly and avoid appointments during these two weeks during school hours. Thanks for your help!

Afterschool Program - Forms will be coming home this week regarding a limited after school program that will be offered 3 days a week starting May 21, M, W, and Thursdays until the end of the year.

End of the School Year - As it stands now the last day of school for PK-6 students will be Wed., June 13. It will be a half day if the Board approves it on May 16 at the RES Board Meeting.

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 parents will be providing cupcakes.

Family Fun- Saturday, June 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Trek to Taste The 10th annual celebration of trails, local food, and healthy living will be hosted at Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Park and Billings Park. Guided walks start at 10:30 and noon, or grab a map and venture out on your own. Choose from several hike options and along the way sample free, delicious foods from local producers. Enjoy family games, arts and crafts, demonstrations, and ice cream social, music and more. This free event is co-sponsored by dozens of community organizations. www.trektotaste.info

New Students - Two new students started this week in Kindergarten and Grade 3. We now have a total of 60 students PK-6. We welcome them to our school!

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., May 7

Art w/ Mrs. Kaija
Kindergarten Swim 11:45 AM
SBAC Testing Gr. 3-6 - 8 - 10:30 AM

Tues., May 8 -

PE is the Special - students need to bring tennis shoes!
3/4 Swim - Leave at 11:45 AM
PK 4 Swim (Also 5/15, 5/22)
SBAC Testing Gr. 3-6 - 8 - 10:30 AM

Wed., May 9-

Spanish is the Special
Gr. 1/2 Swimming Lessons Leave school 11:45 AM (Also 5/16, 5/23, 5/30)
SBAC Testing Gr. 3-6 - 8 - 10:30 AM
6 PM PTO Meeting

Thurs., May 10

Music is the Special - instruments are needed!
6-7 PM - Community Chat w/the Superintendent

Fri., May 11 -

Library Tech is the Special
SBAC Testing Gr. 3-6 - 8 - 10:30 AM
PK-3 yr. old Swim 8 AM (Also 5/11, 5/18)
5/6 Swimming Lessons - students leave at noon (Also 5/11, 5/25, 6/1, 6/8)

Mark Your Calendar/Upcoming Events:

Mon., May 14 - Fri., May 18 - Gr. 6 to Nature's Classroom

Wed., May 16 - RES Board Meeting 6 PM

Thurs., May 17 -

Kindergarten Registration 10 - 11:30 PM
SBAC Testing Gr. 5 Science - 8 - 10:30 AM

Fri., May 18 - SBAC Testing Gr. 3-6 - 8 - 10:30 AM

Thurs., May 24 -

Memorial Day Service
Band/Music Awards 10:45 AM

Mon., May 28 - SCHOOL CLOSED - Memorial Day

Tues., June 5 - PK/Kindergarten Field Trip

Wed., June 6 - 6 PM PTO Meeting

Fri., June 8 - All School Field Trip - details TBA

Tuesday, June 12

Field Day
6th Grade Graduation 5 PM

Wed., June 13 -

Last Day of School (Half day pending Board approval)
6 PM Board Meeting

Lunch:

Thoughts to Ponder:

LIFE AT READING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:

Sunday, April 29, 2018

RES PRINCIPAL'S BLOG - ROCKETS REPORT - Sun., April 29, 2018

Dear Reading Elementary "Rockets" Families & Community Members,

It's a great day for soup! Come to the PTO Soup Dinner 4 -6 PM tonight

Kudos and heartfelt thanks to:

All of you who have sold raffle tickets for the CSA.
Those who made soup for tonight's dinner!
Everyone who came to the dinner!

Other Items of Interest:

PTO News - Hard copies of letters and raffle tickets came home this week via backpacks. Upcoming events:

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.

SBAC Testing - It is that time of year again where our students show the State what amazing learners they are! The annual SBAC testing begins this week for Gr. 3-6. Here is the schedule. Please make sure your child has a good night's sleep, and breakfast with protein to help them do their best on the test. There is no studying, just a good mental state and the desire to do their best is all that's needed! Please try and have your Gr. 3-6 students arrive promptly and avoid appointments during these two weeks during school hours. Thanks for your help!

School Configuration 2018-19 - The WCUD Board met last week and voted to leave Gr. 6 students here for the 2018-19 school year, but we did lose a teacher. Ms. Denoya will be teaching at Woodstock Elementary next year which is closer to her home. As it stands now, the classroom configuration for next year is K/1, 2/3, and 4/5/6. This will be revisited in JUNE after enrollment numbers and staffing changes are solidified. We are trying to model for the students the mindfulness strategies we have learned and stay in the present. I will keep you informed via the blog.

Pre-K Registration - Parents of PK parents, please register your students using the WCUD forms linked here. All students must register for five days though we understand that they may not attend all five.

OTHER WAYS TO HELP READING SCHOOL