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Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we approach the one-month mark of the school year, I would like to take a moment to thank you for your support and partnership during these first few weeks of the school year. It has been wonderful to see our students settling into their routines, building relationships, and engaging in meaningful learning experiences.

Our classrooms have been filled with curiosity and enthusiasm as students become familiar with expectations and establish positive habits for success. We are proud of the hard work our students have demonstrated and grateful for the support you provide at home each day.

While we have accomplished much in a short time, we know that the success of our students is built on the strong partnership between home and school. We encourage you to stay connected with your child's teachers, review school communications regularly, and remain actively involved in our school community.

As we continue through the school year, our staff remains committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We look forward to the exciting opportunities and achievements that lie ahead.

Thank you for entrusting us with your child's education and for being an important part of our school family. Together, we can ensure that every student has a positive, rewarding, and successful school experience.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful and successful school year ahead!

Warm regards,

Stacy Reese
Principal

Cambridge International Education is a global curriculum used by schools in more than 160 countries. Its programs are known for depth over breadth — students learn to think and write like specialists in each subject, and their work is assessed by external examiners rather than by classroom grades alone.

We chose Cambridge because it travels well. With students from more than twenty countries, we needed a curriculum that universities recognize worldwide and that holds real value here in Florida, where Cambridge courses count toward Bright Futures and can earn college credit.

School Uniform Expectations

• All students must wear an official RPS Academies shirt purchased through the approved school uniform link or another shirt that displays the RPS logo, including sport-specific RPS shirts.
• Students must wear appropriate shorts or pants with their RPS shirt.
• Tank tops, cut-off shirts, crop tops, or form-fitting shirts are not permitted during the academic school day.
• Workout shorts, athletic training shorts, volleyball shorts, leggings, form-fitting pants or shorts, and pajama pants are not permitted during school hours.
• Shorts must have a minimum 5-inch inseam and be appropriate for a school setting.
• Soccer players may wear their team-issued soccer shorts, as they meet the minimum 5-inch inseam requirement. Students must still wear an approved RPS shirt.
• Hoodies and sweaters worn during the school day must display the RPS logo. Hoodies may not cover their head.
• No hats or visors.
• Clothing must be clean, neat, and in good condition.

All Parent Portal information has been sent to your email. If you have not yet accessed the portal, please do so at your convenience.

• First-time users: Please create your account using the Parent Portal link on the PowerSchool website https://rpsacademies.powerschool.com/public/. Once your account is created with your information, you can download the PowerSchool app on your phone using the District Code: PWFZ. Please note: you can create your account on the app but it is easier on a computer.*

• Returning users: If you already have an account, no action is needed. You can continue to log in and view your child’s school information.

*Once you have created you parent account, link your student(s) with the Access ID and Access Password that was emailed to you. You will then be able to see class schedules, grades, and more—a valuable way to stay connected and engaged in your child’s education.

If you have any questions or encounter problems, please email dlech@rpsacademies.com with the subject line: Parent Portal – [Student’s Name].

On Wednesday and Thursday, September 9–10, students will take the NWEA MAP Growth assessments in Math and Reading. These tests are not about grades—they are a way for us to see what students already know and what they are ready to learn next. MAP Growth helps educators understand where students are on their learning journey, track their progress over time, and identify both strengths and areas for improvement.

To set students up for success, please remind them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and bring their laptop fully charged.