Important Dates
I have put the grade level at the end of each event so you can skim for what is pertinent. If preschool is performing or preschool families should attend, the teachers will let you know! The last day and end of year events for preschool is now in this newsletter!
May 30
Field Day for all!
June 2
Field Day Rain Date
June 4th
RJH- Live Wax Museum (Grade 4 only)
*Note: 4th graders will go over at 1:45 and be dismissed from there
June 6
Music Concert (8:30) for K-2
Picnic at the Commons for Kindergarten and Families (10:30 to 1:00 PM)
June 10
K Picnic at the Commons (Rain Date)
June 11
Last Day Kindergarten
June 12
Kindergarten Screening
Preschool Party (1:30 PM)
June 13
Grade 4 Moving On and Celebrations of Growth (ALL)
Grade 4 at 9:00 AM
Grade 2 at 10:15 AM
Grade 1 at 12:45 PM
Grade 3 at 1:45 PM
Last Day of School (Preschool and PreK)
June 16
Kindergarten Screening
Beach Day for Fourth Grade
June 17
Last Day for Students (Grades 1-4)
Early Release 12:35 PM
*Click here and scroll down to the date on the calendar to find the Zoom link!
Important Links
Reference Material
Rye Elementary School Homepage
Principal's Archived Newsletters
Staff Slideshow: Get to Know Us!
Links for Social Emotional Support
STAND UP/SPEAK OUT Report Form
A Note from Mrs. Pitts
Dear RES Family,
We are nearing the end and the end of the year always brings high emotions, lots of action and BUSY students, staff and families. We try to make the end of the year as fun and exciting for the students as they have worked so hard this year, as have the teachers and staff. There is a lot to plan and do and we always try our best. We hope to have the most enjoyable and exciting ending to the 2024-2025 school year!
Thank you for your support, as always,
Michelle
WE DO ASK THAT ALL CARS LEAVE THE PARKING LOT IN ONE SINGLE LINE TO THE ROAD AND THAT CHILDREN ARE SEATED AND BUCKLED IN CARS WHEN THEY DEPART.
Here are the protocols for morning and afternoon bike riding:
FOR STUDENTS
1. Students must WALK their bikes across the crosswalk and down the path INSIDE the white line.
2. Students should ride with the traffic and follow all safety rules.
3. Students CAN arrive a few minutes before 8:05 and stand with their bikes until an adult arrives to avoid some of the incoming traffic.
FOR PARENTS
1. Parents must walk their bikes into the school with their child. Parents are encouraged to walk their bikes out of the school property to support us in modeling for the students who are entering at the same time.
2. If a parent has a question about a police officer's instructions, please contact the police department.
3. As stated in the handbook, we encourage all children in grades K-2 to be escorted by an adult.
4. Parents should drop off quickly and depart to allow for room for more students to arrive.
5. Parents should also ride in a single file within the white line.
Below is the information that is in our current handbook:
In view of the hazardous roads and heavy traffic leading to Rye Elementary, we encourage students in K-2 to ride their bikes to school with a parent escort. Due to safety concerns, bikes are not allowed from December 1st through March 1 or with principal discretion. Bike rules are outlined below:
Bikers will enter/exit the school yard using the Lang’s Field entrance
Once off the main road, students should ride their bike (THIS IS NOW WALK) single file staying on the Lang Field/Playground side of the road beginning at Sagamore Road and then dismount and walk their bike, indicated by the sign.
Park bicycles in the bicycle racks
The Town of Rye requires bicyclists to ride single file and that riders under the age of 16 wear a safety helmet on all Town of Rye roads.
When possible, a Rye Police officer will be at the cross walk during the arrival and dismissal times.
Bicycle privileges may be suspended for failure to observe the rules on school grounds.
As with any other dismissal, we ask that you send a note to the office stating your approval for your child to ride his/her bike to school. If your child plans to ride every day, you may write one note and then let us know if that plan changes.
Please speak with your child about the high volume of traffic during the arrival and dismissal times. We appreciate your cooperation with keeping the children of Rye Elementary School safe.
If anyone is around and willing to help our staff, we would love support with the following...
Garden Maintenance(one person per garden, if possible)
*Pollinator Garden - Location; Behind the UA Wing, next to the patio
Time Commitment: One hour (max) twice weekly; June 23 - August 22
What: Weeding the raised beds; watering the beds at the base of the trellis';
deadheading
*ABC Garden - Location; On the Tide Pool Playground; both sides of the Pre - K doors
Time Commitment: One and one half hours (max) twice weekly; June 23 - August 22
What: Weeding the gardens; deadheading
*Vegetable Garden - Location; Behind the Library, top of the Ocean Zone Playground
Time Commitment: One hour (max) twice weekly; June 23 - August 22
What: Weeding the raised beds; watering where the irrigation didn't reach and
the pots; Picking any ripe produce (if possible, freezing it for the fall, ie:
beans,peas)
AND...
Library Furniture Party!
The week of June 23, we will receive a large furniture order for our new library. This would include tables and a few bookcases. We MAY need help putting these pieces together. We are unsure of the EXACT day but if you would be willing to help, please email Michelle Pitts (mpitts@sau50.org).
Hello RES Community,
I hope this message finds you well! My name is Justin Svirsky, and I'm excited to be
returning to RES as a fourth grade teacher. Some of you may remember me from my
time here in 2022-23 as a building-based substitute, which was incredibly valuable as I
pursued my graduate degree in education. The support I received from everyone at
RES was exceptional, and I am thrilled to be rejoining such a supportive team.
I come to Rye with a background in graphic design and a master's degree in elementary
education, along with experience teaching kindergarten through fifth grade. It's a joy for
me to embark on this new journey as a fourth grade teacher in this vibrant and caring
school community.
My family and I live on the New Hampshire Seacoast with our two daughters and our
beloved labradoodle, Sawyer. We cherish our time by the water, whether it's relaxing on
the beach, swimming, or simply enjoying the salty breeze. During the winter months you
will find us at some New England ski resort riding and skiing. I'm excited to share my
love for nature and curiosity about the world with my students.
As an educator, I believe in creating a classroom where students feel safe to take
cognitive risks, learn from mistakes, and explore new ideas. My goal is to foster
curiosity, support individual growth, and build a strong sense of community among my
students. I am dedicated to ensuring that every student feels recognized, valued, and
motivated to achieve their fullest potential, both academically and personally.
I am genuinely looking forward to the upcoming school year and the opportunity to
positively contribute to your community.
Warm regards,
Justin Svirsky
Parent Information for Field Day 2025.
Field Day is a fun outdoor activity day for grade K - 4. It is scheduled for Friday, May 30, 2025 from 8:40 - 12:35. The event will take place on the lower playground at RES. Volunteers are needed. Please use this link to sign up. Field Day Sign up genius 2025
All grade levels will be given a colored bandana, it would be great if your child could wear a t-shirt that matches the color of the bandana to school that day.
The colors are as follows:
Kindergarten = yellow, first grade = red, second grade = blue, third grade = green, and fourth grade = black.
Other things to consider for your child for Field Day are: apply sunscreen and or bug spray at home before school, wear sneakers, pack DRY CLOTHES, and a water bottle with the student's name on it. This is a regular school day. School lunch will be offered or your child can bring home lunch. We will eat outside picnic style.
Lunch in Our Caf
We are so thankful for those who have joined us for lunch this year! We have so many events for family members in the next few weeks and no new requests for lunch so we are going to stop all extra adults for lunch and start to wind down the school year. We will start again next fall!
RJH, SAU 50 Connection and the Principal Report for School Board
Please read the RJH newsletter here.
Please find the latest edition of the SAU 50 Sensation here.
From Michelle: April School Board Report
We still need lots of help for Friday’s Riptide Bash!
Please consider signing up to donate time or food items: Riptide Bash SignupGenius
Wednesday night: Ocean Swim Safety Presentation
Wednesday, May 28th 5-6:30pm at RES
2025 Ocean Safety Presentation Flyer.png
Now that Summer feels like more of a reality, make sure the kids are secure in their ocean safety knowledge!
Open to students grades 3+
Sign up here:
Friday Night: Riptide Bash
RES and RJH Students and Families are Welcome!
Friday, May 30th 6pm-8pm Riptide Bash Flyer
Location: Rye Junior High
Dancing / Ohana/ Snacks/ Contests/ S’mores/ Beach Vibes/ Good Times!
No tickets required, donations accepted at entry.
Next Tuesday: PTA Volunteer Appreciation Night
Tuesday, June 3rd, 6-7:30pm @ Kooks Cafe & Beach Bar
Let the Rye PTA buy you a drink! Welcome to all those who pitched in to help out this year…let’s celebrate! For more info, please contact Marianne at ryenh.pta.president@gmail.com
Contact Information
Email: mpitts@sau50.org
Website: https://res.sau50.org
Location: 461 Sagamore Road, Rye, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 436-4731