RFS Ray Report

August:

8/24: Kindergarten & First Grade Popsicles on the Playground, 4:30-6:00pm

September:

9/1: RFS Meet & Greet, 2:00-3:00pm

9/2: First Day of School:

• 8:15 Arrival for KINDERGARTEN students only
• 10:15: Arrival for ALL NEW AND RETURNING GRADE ONE, GRADE TWO, GRADE THREE AND GRADE FOUR STUDENTS

9/3: ALL students K-4th grade Arrive Regular Time - 8:15am

9/4:

• Preschool Meet & Greet
• am program: 9:00am
• pm program: 10:30am

9/7 & 8: No School for students

Wednesday, 9/2:

• The first day of school for KINDERGARTEN students is Wednesday, September 2. School begins at 8:15am for Kindergarten students on this day. Buses will run for kindergarten student pick up at the published times.

• The first day of school for 1st-4th grade students is also Wednesday, September 2, but the start time is 10:15am. Buses will run 2 hours later than the published times.

• This staggered start is just for the first day of school as outlined in the school district published calendar. You can find the calendar at https://www.sau26.org.

Thursday, 9/3:

• ALL students K-4th grade Arrive Regular Time - 8:15am

Friday, 9/4:

• Preschool Meet & Greet
• am program: 9:00am
• pm program: 10:30am

9/7 - No school for students and staff

9/8 - No school for students, staff professional development day.

Buses:

Students will only be picked up at the authorized and designated bus stop that serves their residence. Students will not be allowed to board the school bus unless they are boarding at their assigned stop. All students will be delivered back to their designated bus stop at the close of school each day. Exceptions may only be made in cases of emergencies and after securing written permission from the transportation coordinator at 603-440-2282.

Student Drop-Off:

If you are dropping your child off you may do so between 8:15 – 8:30 a.m. (rain or shine). Please turn RIGHT and follow the traffic pattern as you reach the end of Lyons Road. When motioned forward by a staff member, please pull forward in the car line and remain in your car. Please help us keep drop-off smooth and safe by reminding your child to remain buckled until the car comes to a complete stop. Establish a quick and consistent goodbye routine with your child before reaching the drop-off point. A smooth routine helps ensure the car line continues to move efficiently for all families. Once completely stopped your child may unbuckle and exit the car. Staff will be available to assist if needed. Upon exiting the car, students will enter RFS through the APR doors and go directly to their classrooms.

Student Pick-Up:

If you are picking up your child at dismissal time, please park in the faculty and visitor parking lots. There is also limited parking on the North Playground hard top. Please only park in designated parking spaces (no grass). Parents/guardians must walk to the front door, sign in and wait in the APR for their student to be dismissed. We do not allow children to enter the parking area unaccompanied. Please bring an I.D. Students will be dismissed to parents in the All Purpose Room (APR).

The first day of preschool 2026-2027 will be Wednesday, September 9, 2026. More information will be coming to indicate specific information for your student.

Welcome back to our Back-to-School Tips series! As the first day of school gets closer, it's a great time to begin easing back into school routines. Small steps taken now can help children feel more confident, reduce anxiety, and make the transition back to school a positive one.

In this edition of the Ray Report, you'll find practical tips and strategies to help your child prepare for a successful start to the school year. Together, we can help every student feel ready to learn, grow, and thrive from day one.

We are encouraging every family to complete a free/reduced-price meal application.

Did you know filling out the school meal application may help provide:

• After School Academic & Enrichment Programs.

• Free/Reduces meal 30-day rollover for the next school year.

• State and Federal funding for school budgets.

• Fund computers and technology at home and for your school.

• Fee waivers for college applications and admission tests.

If you need an help with the application, please call the RFS Office at 603-424-6215. More information can be found on the District's website: https://www.sau26.org/Page/5047