R-PEL Parent Communication
Respect, Pride, Integrity - The Rocket Way
August Updates
- K-4 All School Open House, TONIGHT, August 20th from 6:00-7:00
- Enter through door #17
- You must complete the demographic update to know who your child's teacher is going to be. See below for more information.
- First Day of School, August 26th. We dismiss at 12:00 Monday - Thursday the first week.
Families, we hope to see you tonight at our Open House!
Teacher Placement Information HAS Changed
THANK YOU! We have more completed updates than the entire year last year!
If you already have a parent account set up in the Parent Portal, go to https://ps-rp.muskegonisd.org/public and log in to complete the necessary forms for each student.
If you do not have a parent account in the parent
portal, please follow the directions in the letter that was mailed home last week.
Back to School Open House
When?
Tuesday, August 20th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Where?
Our School, enter through door #17
874 E. Giles
What?
Meet you child's teacher!
Meet our PTO - Next Meeting is Tuesday September 3rd in our Cafeteria at 4:00. Enter through door #14.
Meet our Bus Drivers, Parent Liaison, DHS, Total Trek Quest, Hand 2 Hand will all be present.
To Do!!!
Complete your Demographic Update in the Parent Portal before Open House Night!!
Parent Drop Off & Pick Up Maps - Classroom Specific
PLEASE find your child's location on your map. If you have more than one child, the oldest child always goes to the youngest child's location.
School Picture Day Information
Date of Photo Day: September 9th, 2024
Forms will be sent home the first week of school and/or click the following link for online ordering.
https://schoolpix.radiumphoto.com/ordering/access
Retake Date: October 11th, 2024
Meet Our New Teachers!
1st Grade - Ms. DeWitt, coming to us from Hope College
- Fact 1 - She has been a "Swiftie" for as long as she can remember!
- Fact 2 - She loves photography and taking photos of families and seniors.
1st Grade - Mrs. Johnson, coming to us from Fremont Elementary School
- Fact 1 - She is a "Swiftie" and a Marvel Fanatic. Her dog's name is Groot!
- Fact 2 - She loves spending time with her family at the lake.
3rd Grade - Mrs. Marvin, coming to us from 5th grade at RPI
- Fact 1 - She has swam with dolphins.
- Fact 2 - She has eaten ice cream made from buffalo milk.
R-PEL Bus Stops
CLICK HERE FOR BUS ROUTES AND TIMES
Transportation will be at our Open House on the 20th from 6:00-7:00.
They will be located outside door #17.
Parent Friendly School Calendar
August & September Breakfast & Lunch Menus
CHECK OUT OUR GARDEN!
New Hallway Mural
Outdoor Classroom & PTO President - John Carney & Sherri Carney - Vice President
Thank you for Volunteering!!
Every Student, Every Day!
Did you know...? Why Daily Attendance Matters:
Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.
Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.
Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibility—essential skills for success in life.
Stronger Friendships: Daily presence helps your child develop and sustain friendships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.
Healthy Routine: Attending school every day establishes a stable routine, promoting better mental and physical health.
Who to contact if your child doesn't want to come to school: 231-744-4777 ext 2000.
Exciting News: Reeths-Puffer Athletic Tickets Are Now Digital!
We’re pleased to announce that Reeths-Puffer athletic tickets and passes are now available in digital form! You can purchase tickets for all home athletic events through GoFan at this link.
We’ve transitioned to a hybrid model to provide flexibility. Fans can purchase tickets or season passes in whichever way they feel most comfortable:
- Online: Buy your tickets in advance through GoFan.
- At the Gate: Pay with a credit/debit card or cash at the event.
Please note that a service charge will apply to all digital transactions.
We hope this new option makes attending our athletic events even more convenient. Go Rockets!
Rocket City Kick Off
Friday September the 6th. We will be hosting Caledonia High School for our first home football
game of the season. Vendors and Food Trucks will be open to the public from 5:00pm-7:00pm,
Upcoming Dates
8/26 First Day of School
8/26-8/29 Half Days of School, Dismiss Students at 12:00
8/30 & 9/2 No School
9/6 Rocket City Kickoff, Varsity Football & Community Event 5:00
Stay in touch...
Beginning August 12th we will be open daily from 8:00-3:30.
231-744-4777