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 13
Massabesic Center Trip (Grade 2)
May 14
Early Release at 12:35 PM (ALL)
May 15
Step Up to RJH (Grade 4 )
May 16
World Language Concert 8:30 AM (ALL)
Families encouraged to attend!
May 19
Massabesic Center Trip (Grade 3)
NHSPCA Walk-a Thon (K-2)
May 20, 21, 22
NH SAS Testing (Grades 3 and 4)
May 21
Trip to NHSPCA (Kindergarten, tentative)
May 23
Celebration Assembly Memorial Day (ALL)
May 26
No School (ALL)
May 28
National Park Showcase at 8:45 AM (Grade 4, families invited)
Kindergarten Orientation at 6:30 PM (Adults only). NEW DATE!!!!
May 29
NHSPCA Projects (Kindergarten, families invited)
Charlotte's Web Field Trip (Grades 1 and 3)
May 30
Field Day (ALL)
June 2
Field Day Rain Date (ALL)
June 4th
RJH- Live Wax Museum (Grade 4)
*Note: 4th graders will go over at 1:45 and be dismissed from there
June 6
Music Concert at 8:30 (Grades K-2 perform but all are invited)
Graduating Seniors Visit
Picnic at the Commons (Kindergarten, families invited)
June 10
Picnic at the Commons Rain Date (Kindergarten, families invited)
June 11
Last Day for (Kindergarten)
June 12
K Screening (Incoming Kindergarten)
End of Year Party at 1:30pm (Preschool and PreK)
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
K Screening (Incoming Kindergarten)
Beach Day (Fourth Grade)
June 17
Last Day for Students and Early Release (Grades 1-4)
*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 so proud of our recent feature on NH Chronicle. As I shared with Sean McDonald, I am thankful they took the time to film a positive story about education, with children smiling, dancing and coming together as a community. We know we are so fortunate to work in Rye and be with these children each and every day. This story was just another example of why we love what we do!
https://www.wmur.com/article/chronicle-rye-new-hampshire-riptide-rythms-band/64687019
Thank you for your support, as always!
Michelle
Dear Incoming K Family,
We are looking forward to meeting our new Kindergarten students during screening in June. If you have not already signed up for a screening time or completed the questionnaire, the links are below.
This information is CRITICAL for our staff:)
Kindergarten Family Questionnaire
We want to inform you that we currently have 40 students registered. For the 2025-2026 school year, we will have three classroom teachers to support lower class sizes for our young learners. Our current second grade teacher, Michelle Gwinn, will enthusiastically join the Kindergarten team!
Dear Incoming Fourth Grade Family,
Pending School Board approval, we have offered the fourth grade position to Justin Svirsky. He went through a rigorous interviewing process, which included a committee interview, as well as a lesson observation with our current fourth graders. He will be sending a long a photo and bio shortly but we wanted to get this information out to you as soon as possible.
Justin worked at RES as a building-based substitute my first year at RES and is currently a STEAM teacher in Epping, NH. The children do know him (if they were here)!
More info to come:)
We want to express our THANKS to the PTA and the two Teacher Appreciation gurus, Alli Salzer and Lindsay Beynon, as well as those who helped set up all the fun! The treats and recognition we have all received every day has been beyond our expectations. We also want to thank the Kreyciks for donating lunch and all those who have sent a quick email, note or token of their appreciation. We feel very loved this week, and always!
SAVE THE DATE! Field Day is Friday, May 30th. The rain date is Monday, June 2.
Volunteers are needed. Please look for the sign up genius in next week's Parent Newsletter!
I will need to know if you are available for both dates or just for Friday! The time frame will be 8:00 am - 12:30 pm. If you can not volunteer your time we may need some items donated, that will also be on the sign up genius.
Thank you!
Holly Warden
Physical Education & Health Teacher
Lunch in Our Caf
We invite one family member at a time to have lunch with their child(ren) but this is very optional and we don't want families to feel pressured to attend. This is an occasional event as we do want children to build independence and social skills in the cafeteria, a perfect time for this!
- Email resoffice@sau50.org if you would like to attend with the date/time. It is important to anticipate who will be in the building. We love these opportunities for students and their family members but we will always put safety first.
- Adults must bring their own lunch and can bring lunch for their own child.
- We do have a focus during this time...eating for energy and brain power!
- Family members must meet the child in the cafeteria and leave from the cafeteria.
- Days for family visits are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We do not have lunch visitors on Fridays.
- Lunch times are:
Kindergarten-11:45-12:10
First Grade-12:10-12:35
Second Grade-12:10-12:35
Third Grade- 11:15-11:40
Fourth Grade-11:15-11:40
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
Hanging Baskets arrived yesterday, and have all been distributed. Thank you for supporting this fundraiser!
*Thank you for helping, Adriann Bowers, Meghan Welsh, and Tania deLuzuriaga!
Next week has a half day, and Seacoast ArtSpot has you covered!
Wednesday, May 14th 1-4:00pm $45
https://seacoastartspot.com/class/rye-paint-party-fundraiser
Bike Rodeo:
Sunday, May 18th 1pm-2:30pm
Please register here: Bike Rodeo Registration and Waiver 2025 Link
Spring Family Party: Riptide Bash at RJH
RES and RJH Students and Families are Welcome!
Friday, May 30th 6pm-8pm Riptide Bash Flyer
Please sign up to bring items/ help here: Riptide Bash SignupGenius
Ocean Swim Safety Presentation:
Wednesday, May 28th 5-6:30pm at RES
PTA Volunteer Appreciation Night
Tuesday, June 3rd @ 6-7:30pm
ASE Session 5 starts this week! For inquiries about registrations, please contact ryeptaase@gmail.com
Contact Information
Email: mpitts@sau50.org
Website: https://res.sau50.org
Location: 461 Sagamore Road, Rye, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 436-4731