Phenomenal Phelps Facts

November is quickly passing us by, and we have many things going on at Phelps. Tonight is our PAC Meeting from 6-7 in the Phelps Library. Tomorrow is Picture Retake Day for those students who were absent or those who want their picture retaken. Please see the instructions below regarding Picture Retake Day. We are collecting money to help local families at Thanksgiving time until this Friday, November 15. From November 15 to December 15, Phelps Student Council is coordinating a coat drive to collect new or used coats (in good condition) in both adult and children's sizes. There are many ways we can teach our students to give back during this month.

In addition, report cards will be available to families on November 21. This will be followed by Parent Conferences which will take place on November 25 & 26. Sign up information will be sent out tomorrow morning, Wednesday, November 13. Thanksgiving Break will take place November 27-29, with school back in session on Monday, December 2. Looking forward to seeing you all at conferences. Have a wonderful week!

Please be on the lookout for a parent conference sign up link that will be sent to all families tomorrow, Wednesday, November 13. We will be using the same automated system that has been used for the past several years. Just as a reminder, parent conferences will be taking place on Monday, November 25 from 12:00-2:00 pm and 5:30-7:30 pm, and Tuesday, November 26 from 12:00-2:00 pm. Both days will be early release for all Phelps Elementary students at 10:45 am.

If you are interested in substitute teaching at Phelps Elementary, we are looking for you! Apply at the Superintendent's Office today. For more information on applying, please contact Betsy Low, our Human Resources Coordinator, at blow@rocklandschools.org or call 781-878-3893.

You are able to choose the level and school in which you'd like to substitute, and accept jobs according to your schedule. We would love to have you aboard at Phelps Elementary!

A flyer from the Phelps Elementary School PAC was sent home last week. We would like to support a few local families by raising money to purchase turkey dinners for Thanksgiving for them. For every 50 cents donated, a feather will be added to the turkey in your child's pod. The pod with the most turkey feathers will get a prize from the PAC. The money will be used to purchase turkeys and the fixings for local families in need. You can send in coins, cash, or checks made out to Memorial Park PAC. Thank you for helping out families at the holidays.

During our last early release day, October 17, we had several students who were not picked up at the 10:45 dismissal, and some were brought back to the school because there was no adult at the bus stop. Please note that early release days are listed in important events below for the coming months and also in the district calendar below.

Please be sure the following dates are in your calendar for Phelps Early Release (10:45 am dismissal):

November 21

November 25

November 26

December 5

January 16

February 6

March 6

March 20

March 27

March 28

April 3

May 1

June 5

Thank you!

As you clean out your closets and bins for the cold weather season, please save any coats (both adult or children's sizes) that are in good condition to donate to our coat drive, which will take place November 15-December 15, 2024. It is our hope to collect and donate many coats to those who are in need of them this season. Our Grade 4 Student Council will be in charge of coordinating this event. It will be a House Competition to see which Phelps House can donate the most coats for those in need. Thank you for searching your closets and bins!

Phelps Elementary School dismissal is at 2:00 pm. On Early Release Days, dismissal is at 10:45 am. Our carline and family walk up scanners will scan for pick up until 2:05 pm on regular release days, and until 10:50 am on early release days. If you are later than our scanning times, please plan to park your car and ring the main office to dismiss your child. Thank you!

There are many ways to be connected to everything Phelps!

* First, connect to your child's teacher and all of Phelps Elementary through Class Dojo (directions will be given at Open House).

*Go to rocklandschools.org and click on Phelps Elementary. A live feed scroll of upcoming events and messages is located at the bottom of the page.

*Download the Rockland Public Schools App for live updates and upcoming events (see the directions above).

We are partners in your child's education and want to connect with YOU!

Breakfast and lunch will be free to all students this year. Please look at the lunch menu linked below (and available on the district webpage at rocklandschools.org. Breakfast will be served from 7:15-7:35 each morning, and students are offered a variety of choices.

November 1-15--Turkey Feather Challenge--Raising Money for Thanksgiving Dinners for Families by Pod (stay tuned for details).

November 12--PAC Meeting--6-7 pm, Phelps Elementary Library

November 15-December 15--House Challenge--Coat Drive (clean out those closets)

November 21: Early Release Day; 10:45 am dismissal

November 21-Report Cards Posted and Shared with Families

November 18-22, 25-26--Scholastic Book Fair

November 25 & 26--Parent Conferences (Early Release Days--BOTH days--10:45 am dismissal)

If you have any questions or concerns, here are some staff members you can call or email:

Jean Maloney, School Administrative Assistant, jmaloney@rocklandschools.org

Brenda Mallar-Reske, Administrative Assistant (Kidaccount/Dismissal), bmallar-reske@rocklandschools.org

Michelle Scheufele, Principal, mscheufele@rocklandschools.org

Kelsey Holbrook, Assistant Principal & Title One Director, kholbrook@rocklandschools.org

Chase Eschauzier, Assistant Principal, chaseeschauzier@rocklandschools.org

Amanda MacMillan, Phelps Special Education Coordinator, amacmillan@rocklandschools.org

Allison Sgambato, School Psychologist, asgambato@rocklandschools.org

Elizabeth Peckham, School Psychologist, epeckham@rocklandschools.org

Holly Gage, School Adjustment Counselor, hgage@rocklandschools.org

Taryn Muolo, School Adjustment Counselor, tmuolo@rocklandschools.org

Lizanne McCabe, Behaviorist, lmccabe@rocklandschools.org

Rebecca Varney, Behaviorist, rvarney@rocklandschools.org

Shani McGarry, Nurse, smcgarry@rocklandschools.org

Email: mscheufele@rocklandschools.org
Website: https://www.rocklandschools.org/o/phelps-elementary
Location: 1 Lt Col Brian Duffy Way, Rockland, MA, USA
Phone: 781-871-8585