Important Dates
November 15
No Brain is the Same Assembly
November 18
Hayley LaPointe (meteorologist) for Grades K and 3
November 22
Shawn Tobey (Civil Engineer) for Grade 4
November 25
Grade 4 to the State House
November 27, 28, 29
No School
December 3
PTA Meeting 6:30
December 12
Mall in the Hall (1:00-2:30 PM), community invited!
December 20
Early Release 12:35 PM
Community Assemblies for the Year:
January 24: Concert for Grades 3 and 4
February 14
April 18: Earth Day
May 16: World Language Concert
June 6: Concert for Grades K-2
Important Links
A Note from Mrs. Pitts
Dear RES Families,
Beginning on December 2, we will allow one family member at a time to have lunch with their child(ren) but this is very optional and we don't want families to feel pressured to attend. This is an occasional event as we do want children to build independence and social skills in the cafeteria, a perfect time for this!
- Email resoffice@sau50.org if you would like to attend with the date/time. It is important to anticipate who will be in the building. We love these opportunities for students and their family members but we will always put safety first.
- We do have a focus during this time...eating for energy and brain power!
- Family members must meet the child in the cafeteria and leave from the cafeteria.
- Days for family visits are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We do not have lunch visitors on Fridays.
- Lunch times are:
Kindergarten-11:45-12:10
First Grade-12:10-12:35
Second Grade-12:10-12:35
Third Grade- 11:15-11:40
Fourth Grade-11:15-11:40
Warmly,
Michelle Pitts
Seeking and Offering Holiday Support
We hope every Rye School District community member feels safe, secure, and free from financial stress, but we know this just isn't the case for some of our families. With the holiday season upon us, we encourage you to seek support if you need it. Please email Lori Arsenault, RES School Counselor (larsenault@sau50.org) or Michelle Pitts, RES Principal (mpitts@sau50.org) and trust that we will respect your privacy and support you in any way we can.
Please consider the following ways that you can access support during the holiday season, or at any time.
Holiday Support
The Seacoast community is so fortunate to have an amazing resource - GATHER. This local food pantry has a mission to build food security in welcoming and dignified ways. As we near the Thanksgiving holiday, GATHER is offering meals for families that include a turkey. If you would like to access this resource, you can contact GATHER at (603) 436-0641 and ask to be added to the list for Thanksgiving meal support. Turkeys and fixings will be available for pickup on Thursday November 21st from 12:00-3:00pm at the Portsmouth location on West Road.
The Rye Fire Department runs an amazingly efficient and extremely generous toy drive for families across the Seacoast. Please contact the Fire Department or Lori Arsenault (RES School Counselor) to get a form and for more information and support.
GATHER Mobile Markets and Pantry
GATHER's Mobile Markets are outdoor, farmer market style shopping experiences. Everyone is welcome to shop and everything is 100% free of charge. GATHER’s Pantry is located in Portsmouth on West Road. You can register onsite to access the variety of staples, fresh produce, proteins and more at no cost to you. Learn more about this amazing organization and the support they provide by visiting HERE.
End 68 Hours of Hunger
If your family is experiencing food insecurity, END 68 Hours can help. This program provides children with food for the approximately 68 hours between when that student has lunch on Fridays at school and returns again on Monday for a school meal. If this support could be helpful to you, please contact Lori Arsenault (larsenault@sau50.org), RES School Counselor.
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukianoff explores the cultural shifts that have contributed to a rise in anxiety and mental health issues among today’s youth. The authors argue that changes in parenting styles, social media dynamics, and societal attitudes towards safety and emotional well-being have created a generation that is more anxious and less resilient. They offer insights into the implications of these changes and suggest ways to foster greater emotional strength and resilience in young people.
Complete the book over the holidays and join us for two virtual sessions of meaningful conversations and connection as we navigate these crucial issues together!
Wednesday, 1/22/25 from 7-8 PM
Wednesday, 1/29/25 from 7-8 PM
Please know that we are often in a tough position as students come to school in very cold weather wearing shorts and do not have jackets. We cannot provide jackets or warm clothing to students who do not come to school with warm weather gear. We would really appreciate your help in sending children to school with appropriate warm weather gear. Our direction is that if children come to school with a jacket then they wear it outside. We use our professional judgement about whether the temperature warrants them taking it off if they are running around and become hot. We already have children stating they are cold when they do not arrive with jackets, etc.
THANK YOU! SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Veteran's Day
Our students performed in a Veteran's Day assembly, singing patriotic songs and giving beautiful tributes to our armed forces. We want to thank Ms. DeFreze and our Student Council for organizing this event. Thank you, veterans, for your service and we honor you!
Professional Development Pays Off
Recently, every teaching team received PD from Cynthia Merrill, a reading consultant. We emphasized the importance of thinking and writing about reading. Our students are building their writing stamina and are reflecting more on the author's intentionality.
RJH, SAU 50 Connection and the Principal Report for School Board
In an effort to create a ONE STOP SHOP for families, we are now publishing the RES and RJH newsletter on Thursdays and sharing the link in one place:)
Please find the latest edition of the SAU 50 Sensation here.
From Michelle: October SCHOOL BOARD REPORT
Fundraising:
- Thank You to all who helped and contributed to the Bake Sale!
- Holiday Plant and Wreath Sale: Order form is in this newsletter! Pick up date after Thanksgiving break.
- Rye Riptides Gear: Don't forget to snag some gifts for the holidays! Free delivery to your door! Rye Riptides Apparel - Cheddar Up
Upcoming events:
- Ice Skating at Puddle Dock: we're in the planning stages of this extremely popular event. Please reach out to ryenh.pta.president@gmail.com if you would like to help!
After School Enrichment (ASE):
We're in week two of the second session! A reminder of the pick up times:
RES:
- Star Wars 3:50
- Jump Rope 3:50
- Art Club 3:50
- Movie Making 3:50
- Taylor Swift 3:50
- Chess 3:50
- Eyes of the World 4:20
- RES Holiday Cooking 4:20
RJH:
- Guitar Club 3:50
- Remote Control 3:50
- Cooking with Mrs.Hixon 4:20
Contact Information
Email: mpitts@sau50.org
Website: https://res.sau50.org
Location: 461 Sagamore Road, Rye, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 436-4731