THE RPI PULSE

Good Afternoon RPI Families,

It is hard to believe that we have just completed our first marking period...9 WEEKS! The only reason we have and continue to be in person is because of our combined efforts to wear our masks, wash our hands, be cautious when we know we are sick, maintain distancing, etc.

THANK YOU to our students, teachers and families. I am so proud!

In light of the high school going virtual last week, we have begun to solidify our plans in case this happens to us. Your teachers will be the main source of information as it relates to anything within the classroom. Make sure you are connected to or have bookmarked either their Google Site or Google Classroom. I will continue to provide (again, if/when we go virtual) a weekly update. Our goal is to NOT MISS A BEAT and keep the learning rolling! In case you are curious what a "general" structure of a virtual day might look like, CLICK HERE. This has been posted on our districts page since August.

Also, by now you should have received communication from your teacher(s) related to conferences. If you haven't, please reach out to them.

Let's not let our foot off the gas...stay diligent with masks, handwashing, distancing and being cautious outside of school and we can stay in person!!

Have a great week everybody! Go Rockets!

Yours in Rocket Pride,

Scott Panozzo, Principal

#WeAreRP #PositivityInAction

Parents, here is a resource where you can find links to each teachers Google Site. On there, you will find a ton of resources and links to their Google classrooms.

Click Here

We have been fielding some questions about logging into school email account from a personal device that someone else is logged in on. CLICK HERE to watch a tutorial on how to do that.

This weeks character strength is: BRAVERY!

No, this doesn't mean you have to be superman, wonder woman or even serve in the armed forces. It means that you act with mental, moral or physical strength even when you now things are difficult or scary.

How can our kids be brave? Talk with them about this concept: When you make choices or decision, you represent your parents, your family and your school community. Will your decisions make your parents, family or school community proud?

Simple. Effective.

I hope you take some time to use the Family Resources this week. Information below:

Check out more on the P2 Family Resource page: CLICK HERE (password is: P2...Must be Capital P). Choose your grade level and Curiosity!

This series is designed to help students explore and prepare for their future career goals. Our mantra is simple:

“Every student has a career IN them. It is our job to find it WITH them”

The series is created to provide 6-12 grade students a virtual opportunity to be a part of a conversation connecting them to an industry professional, college planning information or career preparation programming. Each conversation will be about 30 minutes and will provide students the opportunity to gain valuable information about a variety of career paths, to explore career preparation options and to learn how to plan for college and their next steps.

Students will have an opportunity to ask their own questions through the Zoom platform’s chat function.

This could not only be a great opportunity for students to engage with employers to hear directly about their future career interests but could be an opportunity for teachers to include in their virtual or hybrid planning. However, conversations will be recorded using “Speaker View” through ZOOM and available on a designated Youtube channel for later viewing.

Registration is now open for the first session! Here is the link: Future FocusSeries

ROCKET VIRTUAL UPDATES…

PLEASE READ this Letter from Mr. Smith, our Curriculum Director

🚀Curriculum Corner

• As we are winding down our 9th week of virtual learning we want to thank you for all of your support with unforeseen obstacles and nuances that went along with being the first group of Rockets to navigate virtual learning. We have profound gratitude for all of the hours and efforts that you have invested in overcoming barriers. We hope you are now in a place where you feel navigating this platform is becoming more comfortable.

• Please remember if you have any questions related to the curriculum to contact the Edmentum teacher directly(through the messaging system in Edmentum). Plan for no longer than a 48hr turnaround. If the Edmentum teacher does not get back to you, contact your mentor here at R-P.

🚀5th-Grade Recording

• Topic: Parent Session Q &A

• Meeting Recording: https://edmentum.zoom.us/rec/share/kuVnfGA3CYFMWPeBj9FAC3aOrlRACO1UwwrDESjYQ0-x_D1leqCkLy6lBVt-gu4.6gcTV9PE8FAQt7nU

• Access Passcode: cMZrC8d. (You must include the period (.) at the end!

🚀Attendance

• It is a requirement from the state level that we have 2-way communication with all of our Rocket Virtual Students.

• When you receive your weekly communication from your Rocket Mentor your student or you MUST reply to the mentor that you have received it and/or answer specific questions that they may ask within a google form.

• This is how we account for your student “being present”. It is our responsibility to maintain that communication not only for state pupil accounting purposes but also for monitoring the well-being of our Rockets!

Rocket Virtual Contact Information

Building Coordinator: Mrs. Whitaker || whitakerk@reeths-puffer.org

Mentor Teacher: Mrs. Peel || peelk@reeths-puffer.org

Mentor Teacher: Mr. Erne || erner@reeths-puffer.org

Mentor Teacher: Ms. Clifton || cliftonk@reeths-puffer.org

Mentor Teacher: Mrs. Ronning || ronnings@reeths-puffer.org

Mentor Teacher: Ms. Caswell || caswellr@reeths-puffer.org

October Menu: CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for our November Menu

Weekly After-School Opportunities

Monday - biking days after school. pick up 2:15. Eat lunch with Mrs. Peel then enjoy biking. Dress appropriately.

Thursday - yoga after school.

November

11 -- Parent/Teacher Conferences (Virtual)

12 -- Parent/Teacher Conferences (Virtual)

12 -- After School Yoga, 1:30-2:10, Room 124

19 -- After School Yoga, 1:30-2:10, Room 124

20 -- Half Day of School, Dismissal at 10:55

25 -- Half Day of School, Dismissal at 10:55

26-27 -- No School, Thanksgiving Break

Email: panozzos@reeths-puffer.org
Website: http://www.reeths-puffer.org/o/rpis
Location: 1500 North Getty Street, Muskegon, MI, USA
Phone: 231.744.9280
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reeths-Puffer-Intermediate-863900696970981/
Twitter: @RP_Intermediate