Phenomenal Phelps Facts
Week of May 11, 2026
Message from Ms. Scheufele
What an incredible week it has been! Our hearts (and our gym) are still full from the Fun Run. Even with the rain, your children brought so much energy and joy to every lap. Seeing that final total of $40,095.00 was a true "wow" moment for all of us! Thank you for your amazing generosity and for making those field trips and classroom projects possible.
As we look toward the finish line of the school year, the pace is definitely picking up! It is such a busy, vibrant, and exciting season at Phelps. To make sure you don’t miss out on any of the magic, please take a close look at the calendar and the details in this week's newsletter. From special events to end-of-year celebrations, there is a lot happening, and we want to make sure every family is right there with us. Thank you for your partnership, your patience, and for making this community so special.
Our Grade 3 and Grade 4 students will be taking the Math MCAS on Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14. We know our students are well-prepared, and we want them to feel confident and ready to do their best.
You can help by encouraging an early bedtime, a healthy breakfast, and sending your child in with a nutritious snack and water. Most importantly, please remind your child that they do not need to feel stressed. We simply want them to try their best and feel proud of their effort.
Thank you for your partnership, and we wish all of our students the very best this coming week!
Scholastic Book Fair & Ice Cream Social
On Wednesday, May 20, the Phelps PAC will be hosting a "shop the book fair" night with build your own ice cream sundaes for purchase (Individually wrapped Allergy-friendly option will also be available).
To help the PAC prepare, please RSVP by this Friday, May 15! We need an accurate count to order ice cream for this night. This event is limited to Phelps Elementary School students, their parents/guardians, and their siblings (grade 4 & younger).
https://forms.gle/5VvgHEbnTDWzktoc6
Also---
The Scholastic Book Fair will be open all week to students, but we need parent volunteers to help us run the shop which will run from May 18-21. Please sign up here if you are available to help the PAC run the Scholastic Book Fair at a time during the week. Grade level and times classes will visit the book fair are included on this sign up form. https://evite.me/ZmkanENGrG
Fun Run Update: We Smashed It!
Rain couldn’t dampen our spirits! Even though Mother Nature moved the party inside on Thursday, May 7, the energy at Phelps Elementary was absolutely electric.
Our students and staff turned the gym and cafeteria into a high-speed dance floor—running, skipping, shuffling, and smiling through every single lap. It was a day of pure joy and community spirit.
The Grand Total:
Drumroll, please...
Because of your incredible generosity, we raised a staggering:
$40,095.00
Where Your Support Goes
"Bravo" doesn't even begin to cover it! This phenomenal total allows our PAC to continue making Phelps an amazing place to learn. These funds will directly support:
Classroom Magic: New projects and essential supplies.
Adventures: Field trips and the buses to get us there.
Special Moments: Engaging assemblies and school-wide events.
And so much more!
❤️ A Heartfelt Thank You
We are honestly blown away by this community. We truly appreciate your partnership and dedication to our students. Thank you for making this year's Fun Run a massive success.
Grade 4 Yearbook Photos
Families of Fourth Graders---We need your help! We have a volunteer group of parents putting together the yearbook for our fourth graders. We need photos from over the years at school. Group photos are best from school or sports events. Please include names of students with the photos. No more than 10 photos per child, please, as we want to make the job manageable for our volunteers.
In addition we need a baby photo of your fourth grader. Again, please send the photo with the student's name.
All photos should be sent to: phelps4thgradeyearbook@gmail.com. Any questions should be directed to phelpspac@rocklandschools.org. Thank you!
Rockland Public Schools District Calendar
Important Upcoming Events
May 12--PAC Meeting, Main Office Conference Room, 6-7 pm
May 13 & 14--Math MCAS Grades 3 & 4
May 18-21 Scholastic Book Fair
May 20 Literacy Night--Ice Cream/Scholastic Book Fair--5:30-6:30 pm
May 20--School Lunch Hero Day--Be sure to thank our wonderful cafeteria staff today!
May 25 --NO SCHOOL--Memorial Day
May 27--Drama Club Performance for Families--3:30-4:45 pm--Phelps Cafeteria
May 29 Brain Game (in school for students--provided by PAC)
Save the Dates:
End of Year Events:
Field Day: June 18 with rain date of June 22
Grade 4 "Step Up" Ceremony: June 23
Last Day of School: June 25
Save the Dates for Grades 3 & 4:
MCAS Math Dates
May 13 and 14, 2026
Rockland Girls Softball
Registration is now open for the Rockland Girls Softball League. All players will participate in both the OSLL (Old Silver Lake League) and the SSSL (South Shore Softball League). Registration closes May 24, so be sure to sign up soon. Families can register at www.rocklandgirlssoftball.org or by scanning the QR code on the flyer.
Summer Free Lunch Sites
USDA Summer Food Service Program Public Sites & Times: Camp Sites (not open to the public): Lunches must be eaten on-site.
Free lunch for children up to age 18
Monday–Thursday, July 6 – August 20
The program is an equal opportunity provider.
Phelps Elementary School – Parent Contact Guide
We want every family to know who to contact for questions, concerns, or support. Here’s a quick guide to help you connect with the right person:
Main Office Issues:
Jean Maloney, Administrative Assistant--jmaloney@rocklandschools.org--Questions/Information about attendance, records, court documents, address/email changes, general school information, registration/enrollment, moving/withdrawal
Brenda Mallar-Reske, Administrative Assistant--bmallar-reske@rocklandschools.org--Kid Account/Dismissal changes and questions
Principal
Michelle Scheufele--mscheufele@rocklandschools.org– Oversees school vision, daily classroom visits, curriculum, instruction, and social-emotional learning. Contact for schoolwide questions or issues needing additional attention.
Grades 1 & 2 (First Floor)
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Administrator: Kelsey Holbrook--kholbrook@rocklandschools.org
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School Adjustment Counselor: Taryn Muolo-tmuolo@rocklandschools.org
Grades 3 & 4 (Second Floor)
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Administrator: Chase Eschauzier--chaseeschauzier@rocklandschools.org
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School Adjustment Counselor: Holly Gage-hgage@rocklandschools.org
Additional Student Services
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Amanda MacMillan – Special Education Coordinator--amacmillan@rocklandschools.org
Contact for questions about services, evaluations, and IEPs. -
Allie Sgambato – School Psychologist--asgambato@rocklandschools.org
Provides evaluations, IEP services, and crisis support. -
Beth Peckham – School Psychologist--epeckham@rocklandschools.org
Supports Phelps part-time with evaluations and IEP services. Shani McGarry--School Nurse--smcgarry@rocklandschools.org
Parent Tips
✅ For classroom or day-to-day issues, always start with your child’s teacher.
✅ For grade-level or social-emotional concerns, contact the administrator or adjustment counselor for your child’s grade.
✅ For special education questions, contact Amanda MacMillan.
✅ For schoolwide questions or issues needing additional attention, contact Principal Scheufele.
Main Office & Guidance Staff
If you have any questions or concerns, here are some staff members you can call or email:
Jean Maloney, School Administrative Assistant, jmaloney@rocklandschools.org
Brenda Mallar-Reske, Administrative Assistant (Kidaccount/Dismissal), bmallar-reske@rocklandschools.org
Nichole Dever, Title One Secretary, ndever@rocklandschools.org
Michelle Scheufele, Principal, mscheufele@rocklandschools.org
Kelsey Holbrook, Assistant Principal for Grades 1 & 2 & Title One Director, kholbrook@rocklandschools.org
Chase Eschauzier, Assistant Principal for Grades 3 & 4, chaseeschauzier@rocklandschools.org
Amanda MacMillan, Phelps Special Education Coordinator, amacmillan@rocklandschools.org
Allison Sgambato, School Psychologist, asgambato@rocklandschools.org
Elizabeth Peckham, School Psychologist, epeckham@rocklandschools.org
Taryn Muolo, School Adjustment Counselor for Grades 1 & 2, tmuolo@rocklandschools.org
Holly Gage, School Adjustment Counselor for Grades 3 & 4, hgage@rocklandschools.org
Traci Johnson, School Adjustment Counselor (shared with Esten), tjohnson@rocklandschools.org
Shani McGarry, Nurse, smcgarry@rocklandschools.org
