R-PEL Parent Communication 8/13/25
Respect, Pride, Integrity - The Rocket Way
August 13th Edition
R-PEL Families,
I hope you’ve had a fun and restful summer! Our staff has been busy getting ready for another great school year. We’re excited to welcome your children back and can’t wait to see their smiling faces. Thank you for your support—we’re looking forward to a great year of learning and growing together!
THERE IS NEW INFORMATION IN THIS NEWSLETTER!!
Go Rockets!
Paul
Teacher Placement Information(a letter with this information was sent out on 8/12 - The letter contains your ID and password)
DEMOGRAPHIC UPDATE:
All R-P Elementary Schools do not be send teacher placements via the U.S. Mail. You must complete the Demographic Update to view your child's teacher name. If you already have a parent account set up in the Parent Portal, go to https://ps-rp.muskegonisd.org/public and log in to complete the necessary forms for each student. If you do not have an account follow the directions on the sheet that is in this packet.
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Parent Portal Instructions
If you already have a parent account set up in the Parent Portal, go to https://ps-rp.muskegonisd.org/public and log in to complete the necessary forms for each student using your username and password you created.
If you do not have a parent account in the parent portal, please follow the directions below.
New parent account creation
1. Open the internet browser on your computer
2. Type https://ps-rp.muskegonisd.org/public into the address bar
3. The parent portal login page appears. Before logging in you will need to create an account. Click on "Create Account" near the bottom of the page.
4. Fill in the requested information. Keep in mind the desired user name and password is what you will use to log on to the parent portal after this account is created.
5. Type in your student's first name along with the access codes below to link your child to your account. It is advisable that you keep your username and password secure and not share it with anyone else.
Access ID:
Access Password:
6. Verify the information is correct and click "Enter." Your account is now created.
7. Return to the parent portal login page and enter your newly created user name and password to log on.
8. Complete the "Demographic Update" by clicking on "Forms". Complete and submit all the
Transportation - Bus Stops
Transportation will be here on 8/20 during our Open House for questions. Click the link below for our most current bus lists and stops.
Back to School Open House
When?
Wednesday, August 20th from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Who?
All DK - 4th grade students and families
Where?
Our School, enter through door #16, 17, 19, 21 or 24
874 E. Giles
Discovery Kindergarten & Kindergarten Families, We are going to meet on the blacktop area on our playground outside of door #16
What?
Meet you child's teacher!
Meet our PTO
Meet our Bus Drivers, Parent Liaison, Hand 2 Hand will all be present.
2025 Flag Football Season
Reeths-Puffer Flag Football - we need your help with the following:
· Communication (letting folks know about the program)
· Coaching (you do not need to know much about football to coach)
· Field setup and such (putting cones out, picking cones up, etc)
Communication Help
Over the next few weeks, please reach out to your family and friends and spread the word on the flag football program. Please have folks go to https://forms.gle/hF3XcTrSbCjsPXBT9 to register their children for the program. The fee to play is $60 which includes their jersey and the general team equipment needed to play (mouthpiece not provided). Participants must be in grades K-6 and do not need to be RP students to join in on the fun.
Dates
Practices (Mondays and Wednesdays)
- September 8th, 10th, 15th, 17th
Games (Wednesdays Only)
- Sept 24
- Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Times
6:00-7:30
Location
Reeths-Puffer High School
1500 North Roberts Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(Football Practice Fields)
Questions
Email Nick Kunnen: nicholas.kunnen@gmail.com
PTO
Next Meeting:
Monday August 18th, 4:00 in the cafeteria. Enter through door #14
I'm pleased to announce our PTO Officers for the Executive Board for the 25-26 school year.
- President - Jacob Grabinski
- Vice President - Courtnie Flater
- Secretary - Logan Parmelee
- Treasurer - Jennifer Vuyst
If you have any questions please contact our PTO President, Jacob Grabinski @231-206-1129
R-PEL School Garden
Families,
Our students planted our garden in the Spring and they have maintained it all summer! We are harvesting food from the garden now. Feel free to stop by and take a look. If there are items setting out on the bench, take them if you need them. If you see something that you need or needs to be picked, please help yourself.
Thank you for you support and help!
Food Service Information
Upcoming Dates
8/20 - All School Open House, 6:00-7:00
8/25 - 8/28 Half Days of School - Dismiss at 12:00
Breakfast opens at 8:20
8/25 - First Day of School 8:45-12:00
8/29 - NO School - Labor Day Holiday
9/1 - NO School - Labor Day Holiday
9/2 - Full Day of School 8:45-3:45School Pictures: Will be taken during the school day on September 8th & 9th. Order forms will be available the first week of school. There will be an online order form in my September Parent Communication as well. Picture retakes will be on October 15th.
10/3 - 1/2 Day for teacher PD, Dismiss at 12:00
10/13 & 10/14 - No School Fall Break
10/24 - 1/2 Day, Records Day, Dismiss at 12:00
Stay in touch...
Office Hours:
The school office will resume regular office hours on Wednesday, August 6th. We will be open 8:00 - 4:00 daily.
231-744-4777
Paul Klimsza
Principal
