Important Dates
We are sharing events for the REST OF THE YEAR so you can mark your calendars!
May 16
Incoming Kindergarten Orientation (Adults only) at 6:00 PM
May 17
All May 17th French Music Assembly featuring grades K-4 and a special guest from PMAC
Neurodiversity Presentation for ALL Caregivers (9:15 or after the assembly)-THANK YOU PTA!!
May 20
Third Grade Field Trip to Audubon
May 23
Fourth Grade Passion Project Presentation (Families invited) at 8:45 AM
Kindergarten Field Trip to Webster at Rye
May 24
Memorial Day Assembly 8:30 AM
Mrs. Pitts Absent for Doctoral Program Exams
May 27
No School
May 29
Grade 1 Great Bay Discovery Center Field Trip (Grade 1)
May 31
ALL Field Day
Adults Improv Night 6:30-8:30 PM at RES (Sponsored by Rye Rec)
June 3
All Field Day Rain Date
Grades K and 1 Walk-a-Thon for NHSPCA
June 4
Preschool and PreK End of Year Party at 1:15 PM
Grade 1 Field Trip to Music Hall
Grade 3 Trolley Ride
Grade 4 Trip to RJH Wax Museum
PTA Meeting at 6:30 PM
June 5
Fourth Grade Trip to Star Island
June 7
Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2 Music Concert (Families Invited) at 8:30AM
*Thanks to RJH for hosting the seniors first so we can focus on our concert at 8:30.
Seniors Clap Out at 9:30 AM
Kindergarten Picnic at the Commons
June 10
Fourth Grade Beach Day
Kindergarten Last Day, Visit First Grade Classrooms
Kindergarten Rain Date for Picnic at the Commons
June 11 and June 12
Incoming Kindergarten Screening
Fourth Grade Beach Day Rain Date
June 12
Fourth Grade Moving On Ceremony at 9:00 AM (Families Invited)
Second Grade Celebration of Growth (Families Invited) at 10:00 AM
Third Grade Celebration of Growth (Families Invited) at 10:45 AM
First Grade Celebration of Growth (Families Invited) at 11:30 AM
School Board Meeting at 5:30 PM
June 14
Fourth Grade Clap Out at 9:30 AM (Families Invited)
Last Day of School-Early Release at 12:30 PM
Important Links
A Note from Mrs. Pitts
Dear RES Families,
Last year many families relayed that the multiple events on various days at the end of the year posed a challenge. This year, we tried to listen and adjust our calendar so we could include multiple events on the same day, when possible. For example, our K-2 concert is the same day as our Kindergarten Picnic on the Common. We have also added a new event, "The Celebration of Growth" for each grade (1-4) on the same day as the Grade 4 Moving On Ceremony. If you are a parent or family member with children in multiple grades, you can attend the end of year celebration all on the same day. This could look like an author's celebration or a portfolio share or a fun class game and party. This will differ in every grade and could look different within the same grade BUT what will be the same is the date, June 12. I wanted to highlight this in the list of dates in case you were wondering what this might mean!
With MUCH respect and appreciation,
Warmly,
Michelle Pitts
Field Day
Remember that May 31 is field day at RES!! Please have your child dress in comfortable clothing, wear sneakers or a shoe they can run safely in, bring a BIG AND FILLED water bottle, apply sunscreen and.or bug screen at home. You will probably want to pack an extra set of DRY CLOTHES for your child.
Also, we are doing an Olympic theme this year for field day. We are asking students from each grade level to wear a certain color of shirt that day. These represent the colors of the 5 Olympic rings.
All students will also be given a bandana that matches the grade level color to use in the "Opening Ceremony" and to keep.
The colors are:
Kindergarten is YELLOW
First grade is RED
Second grade is BLUE
Third grade is GREEN
Fourth grade is BLACK
VOLUNTEERS
Thank you so much to those who have volunteered to help on Field Day!
If your availability has changed, please update your availability in the sign up genius.
Please park in the lower lot (carpool if possible) and arrive by 8:00 am. Bring water and a cell phone to use as a timer. Volunteer sign in will be outside, there is no need to come in the building.
We are excited for this day!
Family To Do List
- Send in any permission slips (see dates above!)
- DONATIONS NEEDED!:
- Splits any plant splits if you have them!
- Boxes-Due to the room changes we have to make this year, we are looking for boxes so teachers can easily move belongings at the end of the school year!
- Sign up to bring tricycles or Big Wheels on Field Day, optional!
Internet Safety with Officer J9
Similarity Awareness #1: Northeast Passage
On May 7 & 8 all classes had a Similarity Awareness presentation from North East Passage. NEP is a company based out of UNH that provides adaptive sports and recreational activities to people in our communities. The presentation consisted of students learning about what adapted activities that are offered and discussing the reasons people participate in sports and recreational activities. NEP makes this possible for people that may need some small changes in the type of equipment they use.
Similarity Awareness #2: The Olympic Connection
As a group, students discussed the Olympics and the ParaOlympics. Do you know why they are called the ParaOlympics? The ParaOlympics take place 2 weeks after the regular Olympics in the same venues. Parallel to the Olympics. These athletes train and participate in the same sporting events with necessary modifications. A huge THANK YOU to the REF for bringing in this Similarity Awareness to our students!
RJH Connection
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:)
Lunch with Students
Last week will be the last week for lunch visitors. We have a busy last couple of weeks of school so we are winding down any extra excitement. We have loved having visitors!
- Email resoffice@sau50.org if you would like to attend with the date/time (starting October 1). 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.
- Lunch times are:
Kindergarten-11:45-12:10
First Grade-12:15-12:40
Second Grade-12:15-12:40
Third Grade- 11:15-11:40
Fourth Grade-11:15-11:40
PTA News
Our busy weekend is upon us and we need your help! Lots of volunteer spots open for the Luau and Bike Rodeo! Help these events be a success for our students!! See sign up geniuses below!
1- Luau @ RJH on May 17th 6-8. This is not a drop off event. See attached flyer for some more details! Who is ready for a dance party?! We are also looking for some food donations for the attendees during the event! Plus Volunteers
Luau Food Donation and Volunteer sign ups
2- Lt. Chuck Gallant Bike Rodeo- May 19th- 12-1:30 @ RES. Bring your bike or scooter over for fun with friends on bike course, with helmet fitting, and bike parade! Honoring Lt. Chuck Gallant who held this event so near and dear to his heart. Looking for volunteers to help run this event! Make sure to sign the waiver for participation.
Hope to see many of you at these upcoming events!!!
Special thanks to Jenn Madden of Madden Group Re/Max Rising Tide – the Premier sponsor of the Rye PTA
Contact Information
Email: mpitts@sau50.org
Website: https://res.sau50.org
Location: 461 Sagamore Road, Rye, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 436-4731