Phenomenal Phelps Facts
Week of May 4, 2026
Message from Ms. Scheufele
As we head into a busy and exciting week at Phelps, I want to thank you for your continued partnership. With Staff Appreciation Week, our Fun Run, and many end-of-year events approaching, there is so much to look forward to! Please take a careful look at the upcoming dates so your family doesn’t miss any of the fun and important activities ahead. Thank you for your support--it truly makes all the difference!
Staff Appreciation Week--May 4-8 (NEXT WEEK)
Teacher Appreciation Week is almost here, and our PAC is excited to shower our incredible Phelps staff with gratitude!
We are kindly requesting family support with two key parts of the week:
- MONDAY: Donations for a breakfast spread to kick off the celebration for teachers and staff.
- TUESDAY: Donations of snacks and treats for the rolling snack cart that will make its way through the building.
Your contributions—big or small—make a meaningful difference. Thank you for helping us create a joyful week for our teachers!
Families are also warmly invited to join us on Sunday from 5:00–6:00 PM for “Chalk the Walk.”
Bring sidewalk chalk and help decorate the sidewalks and parking lot with messages of appreciation to welcome teachers on Monday morning.
And throughout the week, students have a simple way to recognize their teachers each day—from bringing a favorite treat, to writing a thoughtful note, to offering a compliment. Please take a moment to review the daily student activities so your child can join in the celebration.
Phelps Family Engagement & Empowerment Course
Session 10, our final session of the Family Engagement and Empowerment course, will take place on Monday, May 4th from 5:30 pm–6:30 pm. These meetings are run by Ms. Creedon, grade 3 teacher. During this session, we will explore “The Power of Play” and the important role play has in children’s learning, development, and overall well-being. The Rockland Recreation Department will join us to share the many exciting opportunities and programs available for children this summer. Families are encouraged to bring their children, as the final part of the session will include time to play a game together and celebrate all that we have learned throughout the course.
Please sign up below to help us prepare, and indicate if school-age childcare will be needed during the meeting.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScW6qVf0ku1U8KXKCoqFe1c_Yd0NwyVUDnFjHsSq2UH_bvKtQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Phelps Elementary School – 2nd Annual Fun Run Fundraiser
Phelps Elementary Fun Run – What Families Need to Know!
Our Phelps Elementary Fun Run is almost here, and we are so excited to bring our school community together for a joyful, energetic, and memorable event! The Fun Run is part of the PAC’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and every dollar raised goes directly toward supporting our students, classrooms, and school programs.
This is truly a FUN run—filled with movement, music, enthusiasm, and school spirit. We can’t wait to see our students running, walking, dancing, skipping, and celebrating together!
How the Fun Run Works
- Each grade level has a 30-minute block, including
- 20 minutes of run/walk/jog/dance/skip time on the track
- A few minutes for transitioning on and off the field
- The event takes place on the Turf Field.
- Classes parade onto the field behind their decorated class posters to start the celebration.
- Each student wears a lap sticker on their back for tally marks as they move around the track.
- A fun music soundtrack with movement prompts keeps students motivated and active.
- Students take their lap stickers home at the end as a keepsake.
- Students are encouraged to wear Phelps, Rockland, or House gear to show their school spirit.
- If it rains, we will hold the Fun Run indoors.
The Fun Run focuses on joy, movement, and community—every child participates in a way that feels good to them.
Parent Volunteers
- We welcome a limited number of parent volunteers for this event.
- Because this is an early release day with tight timing, volunteers must sign up in advance.
- When your shift is complete, please exit the turf field immediately so the next round of volunteers can park and begin.
- Drop-in volunteers cannot be accommodated.
- Volunteer shifts are 30 minutes, but you are welcome to sign up for multiple shifts to support the event across grade levels.
- Students will not be dismissed from the field to families due to safety and security.
- If it rains, we will hold the Fun Run inside Phelps, and no parent volunteers will be needed (not enough space).
Volunteers will:
- Help track student laps
- Cheer and encourage participants
- Assist with simple organizational tasks
➡ Volunteer Sign-Up Link: https://evite.me/wEWZ94KBXu
Thank you for helping us make the Fun Run a safe, smooth, and joy-filled experience for all students!
How to Participate:
*Register or log in to your parent/guardian dashboard at getmovinfundhub.com and complete your child’s webpage. School Identifier: 67d069bfc4f51
*Make an online donation using the red “Donate” button.
*Share your child’s page with friends and family (email, text, or social media) to help reach their goal.
Crazy Hat or Hair Day--Tuesday, May 5
Due to our awesome Fun Run fundraising, Phelps Elementary has earned a Crazy Hat or Hair Day on Tuesday, May 5 (this Tuesday!). Wear your craziest hat or hair (or a favorite hat) to school on Tuesday.
Scholastic Book Fair & Ice Cream Social
On Wednesday, May 20, the Phelps PAC will be hosting a "shop the book fair" night with build your own ice cream sundaes for purchase (Individually wrapped Allergy-friendly option will also be available).
To help the PAC prepare, please RSVP by this Friday, May 1! We need an accurate count to order ice cream for this night. This event is limited to Phelps Elementary School students, their parents/guardians, and their siblings (grade 4 & younger).
https://forms.gle/5VvgHEbnTDWzktoc6
Also---
The Scholastic Book Fair will be open all week to students, but we need parent volunteers to help us run the shop which will run from May 18-21. Please sign up here if you are available to help the PAC run the Scholastic Book Fair at a time during the week. Grade level and times classes will visit the book fair are included on this sign up form. https://evite.me/ZmkanENGrG
Grade 4 Yearbook Photos
Families of Fourth Graders---We need your help! We have a volunteer group of parents putting together the yearbook for our fourth graders. We need photos from over the years at school. Group photos are best from school or sports events. Please include names of students with the photos. No more than 10 photos per child, please, as we want to make the job manageable for our volunteers.
In addition we need a baby photo of your fourth grader. Again, please send the photo with the student's name.
All photos should be sent to: phelps4thgradeyearbook@gmail.com. Any questions should be directed to phelpspac@rocklandschools.org. Thank you!
Rockland Public Schools District Calendar
Important Upcoming Events
May 4-8--Staff Appreciation Week (a week to celebrate our Phelps staff and say thank you!)
*See details above
May 4--Parent Engagement & Empowerment Course, 5:30-6:30 pm
May 5--Phelps Crazy Hair or Hat Day--(earned from the Fun Run Challenge)
May 6--Nurse Appreciation Day (be sure to thank our school nursing staff--Mrs. McGarry & Mrs. Bamaca)
May 7--Fun Run & Early Release Day--10:45 am Dismissal
May 12--PAC Meeting, Library, 6-7 pm
May 13 & 14--Math MCAS Grades 3 & 4
May 18-21 Scholastic Book Fair
May 20 Literacy Night--Ice Cream/Scholastic Book Fair--5:30-6:30 pm
May 20--School Lunch Hero Day--Be sure to thank our wonderful cafeteria staff today!
May 25 --NO SCHOOL--Memorial Day
May 27--Drama Club Performance for Families--3:30-4:45 pm--Phelps Cafeteria
May 29 Brain Game (in school for students--provided by PAC)
Save the Dates:
End of Year Events:
Field Day: June 18 with rain date of June 22
Grade 4 "Step Up" Ceremony: June 23
Last Day of School: June 25
Save the Dates for Grades 3 & 4:
MCAS Math Dates
May 13 and 14, 2026
Rockland's Community Clean-Up Day
Rockland Community Clean-Up Day
Date: May 2, 2026
Time: 9:00–11:00 AM
Participants should meet at Rockland Town Hall at 9 AM to get instructions, supplies, and sign waivers.
Registration: www.rocklandrec.org
Hosted by: Rockland Recreation (781-871-1730)
Rockland Girls Softball
Registration is now open for the Rockland Girls Softball League. All players will participate in both the OSLL (Old Silver Lake League) and the SSSL (South Shore Softball League). Registration closes May 24, so be sure to sign up soon. Families can register at www.rocklandgirlssoftball.org or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Summer Free Lunch Sites
USDA Summer Food Service Program Public Sites & Times: Camp Sites (not open to the public): Lunches must be eaten on-site.
Free lunch for children up to age 18
Monday–Thursday, July 6 – August 20
The program is an equal opportunity provider.
Phelps Elementary School – Parent Contact Guide
We want every family to know who to contact for questions, concerns, or support. Here’s a quick guide to help you connect with the right person:
Main Office Issues:
Jean Maloney, Administrative Assistant--jmaloney@rocklandschools.org--Questions/Information about attendance, records, court documents, address/email changes, general school information, registration/enrollment, moving/withdrawal
Brenda Mallar-Reske, Administrative Assistant--bmallar-reske@rocklandschools.org--Kid Account/Dismissal changes and questions
Principal
Michelle Scheufele--mscheufele@rocklandschools.org– Oversees school vision, daily classroom visits, curriculum, instruction, and social-emotional learning. Contact for schoolwide questions or issues needing additional attention.
Grades 1 & 2 (First Floor)
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Administrator: Kelsey Holbrook--kholbrook@rocklandschools.org
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School Adjustment Counselor: Taryn Muolo-tmuolo@rocklandschools.org
Grades 3 & 4 (Second Floor)
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Administrator: Chase Eschauzier--chaseeschauzier@rocklandschools.org
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School Adjustment Counselor: Holly Gage-hgage@rocklandschools.org
Additional Student Services
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Amanda MacMillan – Special Education Coordinator--amacmillan@rocklandschools.org
Contact for questions about services, evaluations, and IEPs. -
Allie Sgambato – School Psychologist--asgambato@rocklandschools.org
Provides evaluations, IEP services, and crisis support. -
Beth Peckham – School Psychologist--epeckham@rocklandschools.org
Supports Phelps part-time with evaluations and IEP services. Shani McGarry--School Nurse--smcgarry@rocklandschools.org
Parent Tips
✅ For classroom or day-to-day issues, always start with your child’s teacher.
✅ For grade-level or social-emotional concerns, contact the administrator or adjustment counselor for your child’s grade.
✅ For special education questions, contact Amanda MacMillan.
✅ For schoolwide questions or issues needing additional attention, contact Principal Scheufele.
Main Office & Guidance Staff
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
Nichole Dever, Title One Secretary, ndever@rocklandschools.org
Michelle Scheufele, Principal, mscheufele@rocklandschools.org
Kelsey Holbrook, Assistant Principal for Grades 1 & 2 & Title One Director, kholbrook@rocklandschools.org
Chase Eschauzier, Assistant Principal for Grades 3 & 4, 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
Taryn Muolo, School Adjustment Counselor for Grades 1 & 2, tmuolo@rocklandschools.org
Holly Gage, School Adjustment Counselor for Grades 3 & 4, hgage@rocklandschools.org
Traci Johnson, School Adjustment Counselor (shared with Esten), tjohnson@rocklandschools.org
Shani McGarry, Nurse, smcgarry@rocklandschools.org
