Math Night was a super success on Wednesday night last week. Families came out to explore our galaxy and others in many space themed math games, challenges, and puzzles. It was great to see so many of you there! Enjoy these photos from another great evening event at Phelps:

Phelps Elementary uses an automated system to make conference sign-ups as convenient as possible. Please use the link below to sign up.

You will be prompted to select your child’s teacher and then complete the information page. This will then bring to you the page to select your day and time. You will receive an email confirming your conference. If you have more than one student at the school you can repeat the process and ensure that the two conferences are close together.

We look forward to collaborating with you at conferences!

PAWS have returned to Phelps! PAWS are another layer to our Positive Behavior Intervention System (PBIS), which includes our House System, house meetings and house mentors. Students earn a PAW by getting caught being awesome! Being respectful, responsible, safe, and kind will earn you a PAW. Once earned, students put their name on the back and into one of the bins for their grade in their pod or in the cafeteria. Each Friday, all of the PAWS are combined by grade and one random PAW champion from each grade is crowned. The recognition includes a certificate, a group photo, a posting on the PAWS board in the cafeteria, 20 points for your house, and choice seating in the cafeteria for the week. Below, check out a picture of our first group of champions.

Congratulations!

Global play day at Phelps is coming up: Thursday, March 27th. During Global Play Day, participants are encouraged to allow students ample time for free play without the use of screens, structured games, or adult direction. The idea is to let children explore their creativity, problem-solving skills, and social interactions in an unstructured and spontaneous environment. On this day, students will be grouped by their Houses to engage in play across grade levels.

Report Cards will be posted online Thursday 3/20 and DIBELS reports will come home Friday 3/21 for you to review prior to parent/teacher conferences.

In case you had not read this email from Dr. Cron, this was sent out to Phelps Families just after February School Vacation, and is being reposted here to make sure it is seen. Thanks! - Mr. E

Dear Phelps Families:

I am writing to share that our beloved Principal Michelle Scheufele has undergone surgery and is currently recovering. We wish her a smooth and restful recovery and look forward to welcoming her back. For the duration of Michelle’s recovery, I have appointed Kelsey Holbrook as Acting Principal of Phelps Elementary School.

Kelsey is an exceptional educator and leader dedicated to our students and supported by our incredible staff and strong administrative team. Together, we are committed to ensuring that our students continue to receive the support and opportunities they need to thrive.

Please reach out to me directly with any questions.

Sincerely,

Alan Cron, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

Grade 1 students earned a STEAM party and these students designed their own animal figurines using Pix Brix. One is a polar bear and the other is a Radiance house horse. Neigh!

PICTURE DAY: March 26, 2025

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The Phelps PAC (Parent Advisory Council) met on Tuesday evening to discuss upcoming events and finalize planning for the year. Fire Chief Scott Duffey and Town Manager Douglas Lapp visited the PAC to explain a revised plan to build a new fire station in Rockland. Click below to read more about it.

The PAC also discussed upcoming intiatives like fourth grade graduation, staff appreciation, and field day. To get involved, contact the PAC at phelpspac@rocklandschools.org.

UPCOMING:: March 31-April 11: Fun Run Fundraising

Rockland High School Athletic Boosters are hosting the Harlem Wizards.

March 26, 2025
6:30pm
Rockland High School Gymnasium

Get your tickets early to secure your spot for the game.For tickets, scan the QR code or go to HARLEMWIZARDS.COM and click "GET TICKETS." We. hope to see you there!

This year, Phelps Elementary grade level concerts will take place during the school day, one per month, beginning this month. Please see the schedule for concerts below. Due to parking and school lunch start times, we ask parents to leave immediately after the program ends. Looking forward to beautiful music filling our cafeteria stage!

April 15: Grade 3 Music Concerts

• 8:15-8:45 am--Mrs. Booth's Grade 3 Classes
• 9:00-9:30 am--Mr. Popadic's Grade 3 Classes

Please be sure the following dates are in your calendar for Phelps Early Release (10:45 am dismissal):

March 20

March 27

March 28

April 3

May 1

June 5

As of Friday, the current house standings are:

First Place: Unity House

Second Place: Valor House

Third Place: Radiance House

Fourth Place: Harmony House

Fifth Place: Honor House

ALL BULLDOGS COMBINED: 28496

Students have worked hard to earn House points toward their assigned House this year: Harmony Dolphins, Honor Eagles, Radiance Horses, Unity Wolf Pack, and Valor Lions. Above are the current house standings as of Friday. Combined, students surpassed their goal of 25,000 points and earned the right to vote on a school wide reward.

Students have just a couple more weeks to accumulate points for their house until our second House Champion will be crowned. Unity and Valor are engaged in a very close battle for first, or will Radiance come from behind to repeat as House Champions? Or will Harmony or Honor come from behind and pull it out? Encourage your kids to be Respectful, Responsible, Safe and Kind to earn points to help their house win!

If you have any questions or concerns, here are some staff members you can call or email:

OFFICE

Jean Maloney, School Administrative Assistant, jmaloney@rocklandschools.org

Brenda Mallar-Reske, Administrative Assistant (KidAccount/Dismissal), bmallar-reske@rocklandschools.org

Kelsey Holbrook, Acting Principal & Title One Director, kholbrook@rocklandschools.org

Chase Eschauzier, Assistant Principal, chaseeschauzier@rocklandschools.org

Amanda MacMillan, Phelps Special Education Coordinator, amacmillan@rocklandschools.org

GUIDANCE

Allison Sgambato, School Psychologist, asgambato@rocklandschools.org

Elizabeth Peckham, School Psychologist, epeckham@rocklandschools.org

Holly Gage, School Adjustment Counselor, hgage@rocklandschools.org

Taryn Muolo, School Adjustment Counselor, tmuolo@rocklandschools.org

Stephanie Sears, Substitute School Adjustment Counselor, stephaniesears@rocklandschools.org

Lizanne McCabe, Behaviorist, lmccabe@rocklandschools.org

Rebecca Varney, Behaviorist, rvarney@rocklandschools.org

HEALTH OFFICE

Shani McGarry, Nurse, smcgarry@rocklandschools.org

Website: rocklandschools.org/o/phelps-elementary

Location: 1 Lt Col Brian Duffy Way, Rockland, MA 02370

Phone: 781.871.8585

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