Phenomenal Phelps Facts
Week of March 23, 2026
Message from Ms. Scheufele
Happy March, Phelps Families!
We’re moving full speed into a busy week here at Phelps! As a reminder, Parent Conferences will take place this Thursday and Friday, and we look forward to connecting with you about your child’s progress and growth. Both Thursday, March 26, and Friday, March 27 will be early release days at Phelps with dismissal at 10:45 am so that we can meet with families.
Please be sure to sign up using the conference link included in this newsletter.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. March can feel like a long month, but our students are working hard, and there is so much to celebrate every day. We appreciate all you do to help make our school community strong.
Wishing everyone a great week ahead!
Parent/Teacher Conferences--SIGN UP TODAY!
PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES--SIGN UP TODAY!
March 26 & 27, 2026
Phelps Elementary will once again be using our convenient automated system for parent–teacher conference scheduling. This is the same system we have successfully used in previous years.
Please use the link below to sign up:
Phelps Parent Conference Sign Ups
After clicking the link, you will be prompted to select your child’s teacher and complete a brief information page. You will then be able to choose your preferred conference day and time. A confirmation email will be sent once your conference is scheduled.
If you have more than one child at Phelps, you may repeat the process and select times that work well together.
If you do not have internet access or are having issues with the sign up system, please reach out directly to your child’s teacher or call Mrs. Maloney in the main office at 781-871-8585, and we will be happy to assist you.
Rockland SEPAC Meeting
Rockland SEPAC March Meeting
Join SEPAC on Tuesday, March 24th from 6:30–8:00 PM for a virtual Zoom presentation with Matt Flynn from the Bureau of Special Education Appeals on Mediation and Facilitation.
Zoom Details:
🔗 Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81012274537?pwd=KiRzAmK8Dalba09RbakM9eya6YKbae.1
🆔 Meeting ID: 810 1227 4537
🔐 Passcode: 448116
Questions? Email RocklandMASEPAC@gmail.com or find them on Facebook at Rockland SEPAC.
Save the Dates--Grade 3 & 4 MCAS Dates for 2026 & Music Performance Dates
Here are the Grade 3 and 4 MCAS dates for Spring 2026:
English/Language Arts: April 7 & 8, 2026
Math: May 13 & 14, 2026
Please put these dates in your calendar to be sure your child in grades 3 or 4 attends school on these days.
Here are the concert dates for Grades 1-4:
Open to Families--Phelps Cafeteria
April 14--Grade 3 Music Performance
- 8:15-8:45 am--Mrs. Panos' Second Grade Classes
- 9:00-9:30 am--Mr. Popadic's Second Grade Classes
Rockland Public Schools District Calendar
Important Upcoming Events
March 26 Parent Conferences 12-2 pm, 5:30-7:30 pm
- EARLY RELEASE DAY--10:45 am
March 27 Parent Conferences 12-2 pm
- EARLY RELEASE DAY--10:45 am
March 31 PAC Meeting--Phelps Library--6-7 pm
April 3--Good Friday, NO SCHOOL
April 6--Spring School Picture Day
April 7-8 MCAS ELA Grades 3 & 4
April 9--Early Release, 10:45 am Dismissal
April 10--Grade 2 Field Trip--New England Aquarium
April 13--After School Enrichment Spring Sessions Begin (stay tuned for sign up information)
April 13-May 1--Fun Run Fundraising
Actual Fun Run is May 7 (on early release day)
April 14--Grade 3 Music Performance
8:15-8:45 am Mrs. Panos’ Classes
9:00-9:30 Mr. Popadic’s Classes
April 20-24 Spring Break--NO SCHOOL
Save the Dates for Grades 3 & 4:
MCAS ELA Dates:
April 7 and 8, 2026
MCAS Math Dates
May 13 and 14, 2026
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
