RES Weekly Update

The Vision of RES is to provide a welcoming, happy, respectful, and safe learning environment that supports all learners and encourages students to be lifelong learners.

Mrs. Metcalf, Assistant Principal

We had great success with School Smiles last year. We're excited to welcome them back to RES on September 18th!

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Picture day will be Thursday, September 11th! Parents may preorder through the link. There will be a second option to purchase photos once proofs have been sent home with your child.

The next VIP training will take place on Thursday, September 11th at 5:45pm prior to the PTG meeting. Please RSVP for training by contacting the RES office.

The next RES PTG meeting will be Thursday, September 11th at 6:30pm in the RES cafeteria. They are still looking for volunteers! Please use the link or QR codes below to join and find out how you can help our school. At this meeting the PTG will discuss fall fundraisers and conduct officer elections.

RES PTG is conducting their first fundraiser of the school year-- a Rushville Elementary spirit wear sale! Paper order forms will be sent home with students this week. All orders will be due by September 30th. Spirit wear will be distributed after Fall Break.

Reminder to Rush County Schools families:

To increase safety at our high school sporting events this year, students in grades K-8 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult (aged 18+) to enter the event. This practice remains in place due to an uptick in incidences involving unsupervised K-8 students. Students without chaperones will not be admitted.

Thank you for doing your part to keep our students safe!

Please note some important information regarding Car Rider procedures:

Regular or Everyday Car Riders

“Regular or Everyday Car Riders” will be assigned a single number per family, i.e., a family with multiple children will be assigned a single number. This number will be used to page student(s) from within the building via walkie-talkie by a staff member outside of the building. How do I register for a Car Rider Number?

1. Complete the"Car Rider Registration Form"

2. Email Mrs. Metcalf, assistant principal, with any questions. (metcalfc@rushville.k12.in.us)

Upon receiving your completed form, a Car Rider Number will be assigned and a tag created. The tag will then be sent home with the student or distributed directly to the parent during Car Rider Dismissal. Families will receive two car rider vehicle tags.

Note: All parents with students who are "Regular or Everyday Car Riders" will need to submit a form this year, even if they have registered in previous years. All parents will receive a new car rider number for the school year. If you have completed the car rider registration link this school year or signed up at our Back To School Night, then you are registered. Your student would have a backpack tag attached at school. If your student did not receive a backpack tag, then you are not signed up and must register. Registered car riders and vehicle tags ensure a smooth, safe, and timely dismissal.

*Please be mindful that there are over 300 students that are car riders for dismissal. Staff members are trying their best to ensure that students are released to their families as quickly and safely as possible. Having your car tag number visible and hanging from the mirror facing staff can assist with the promptness of dismissal.

Car rider procedures:

Car riders should exit the car on the passenger side.

Parents/Guardians are not permitted to walk students to the door.

Students should exit the car only when directed by a member of the Rushville Elementary staff.

Drivers should NOT move forward until directed to do so by RES staff.

Drivers should also refrain from talking on the phone while in the pickup line. Our students’ safety is of the utmost importance.

Additionally, our campus is a tobacco free zone and we ask that you do not smoke while waiting to drop off or pick up your students.

Thank you,

Mrs. Metcalf

Assistant Principal

metcalfc@rushville.k12.in.us

Parents needing to pick up a student at 2:15 or later cannot pick up in the front parking lot due to buses. On Wednesday this time will be 1:45. You will have to be in the back car line or make prior arrangements. Please do not use the front lot after 2:25 or on Wednesday's after 1:45.

As we begin the new school year, we want to remind families of our updated attendance policy. Students will continue to be allowed eight (8) excused absences throughout the school year. These excused absences include parent call-ins and prearranged absences.

If your child will be absent, please be sure to call the school by 9:00 AM to report the absence.

Additionally, as in previous years, if your child has a medical or dental appointment, please provide a note from the healthcare provider, and the absence will be excused accordingly. If a note is provided, healthcare appointments will not count towards the 8 excused absence total.

Regular attendance is essential for student success, and we appreciate your continued partnership in supporting your child’s education. Please refer to the Rushville Elementary Student Handbook for additional attendance guidance.