RPI Pulse Newsletter

September 19, 2021

A note from the principal's desk...

Good Afternoon RPI Families,

I hope that you had a great weekend and were able to enjoy some of this great weather! While many of us are excited for the fall temperatures that are quickly approaching, and all that comes with that, I know my family and I loved soaking up these last couple "summer-like" days!

We have been getting several requests for students to walk to the high school instead of riding the bus. We cannot allow this due to the large safety concern this creates. We need to ensure that kids are safe and supervised, so we will not be allowing students to walk to the high school. If this is new information to you, please know that we deal with this every year and it takes SEVERAL reminders to our kids. While I understand the desire, the safety issue this creates is worrisome!

Picture day was a big success! If your student was absent, please know that we are working to schedule a "make-up" day in the near future!

Please reach out if you have any questions!

Have a great week!

Yours in Rocket Pride,

Scott

Scott Panozzo, Principal

panozzos@reeths-puffer.org

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The Positivity Project

This week's character strength: Teamwork

This video, while poor in quality, has great content. The first part of this summarizes much of what kids at the intermediate often struggle with. Give it a watch...pretty powerful!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUXdrl9ch_Q

P2 for Families: Take a look at the P2 for Families Section of their website. https://posproject.org/p2-for-families/6-8/curiosity/Password: P2 (must be capital)

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After School Programs Return!!!

We are excited to announce the return of Endurance Adventure and Yoga after school!

Endurance Adventure: Mondays - Pick up 3:45

Yoga: Wednesdays - Pick up 3:45

We also have some counseling brochures by the front door in the main office. More descriptions are included!

Please contact Mrs. Peel (our school counselor) for more information: peelk@reeths-puffer.org

RIDE WITH PRIDE

We are excited to announce that we are joining forces with the Muskegon Township Police Department, Muskegon ALI and many other schools to be a RIDE WITH PRIDE School! We have already established a partnership with Radium Photo, West Michigan Driving Academy, Assured Comfort Heating and Cooling and Alma Ford to provide gift cards and a bike for those students who live by our Ride With Pride Pledge.

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FREE SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL

Great News! All students can receive free breakfast and lunch from the start of school until further notice. Important details:

Fill out your Free/Reduced Application. CLICK HERE. Even if you think you don't qualify, the rules have changed and other IMPORTANT school programs are based off of this information. Thanks for doing this!
Aug/September Menu

A La Carte Snacks at Lunch

Students will have the option to purchase (if you allow it) a la carte items from the lunch line. These items WILL cost extra money, so students will need money in their account or to bring money with them. They will NOT be allowed to charge it to their account if there is no money in it.