THE RPI PULSE

Good Afternoon RPI Families,

What a great first week back to school. Students were excited to get back into a routine, collaborate in highly engaging lessons and demonstrate RESPECT. PRIDE. INTEGRITY. The entire staff was proud of how the kids did last week and look forward to this last week of the semester.

Just a reminder that we have a half day this Friday, January 17 (records day to prepare for digital report cards) and Monday, January 20 (for professional development). Our next half day isn't until February 13 (right before Mid-Winter Break.)

As I mentioned last week, we are working to implement The Positivity Project. No matter what adult I talk to related to their school experience, the conversation either focuses one one of two experiences: either fond memories or a not so great experience. As an educator and person who truly cares for and loves all of our kids, that isn't acceptable anymore. Educators and researchers now recognize how essential (and critical) relationships that students have with one another and 1-2 trusting adults are to their success! However, we have either said or heard people say "oh man, middle school was horrible," right? What people are really saying is that this time, when students are trying to figure out who they are going to be, coupled with these awesome hormonal changes (kidding) are tough! And they are. Now add Instagram, SnapChat, TikTok and other social media outlets...our kids have it even tougher than we did.

Insert P2. Their mission (and ours at RPI) is simple: To empower America's youth to build positive relationships and become their best selves. Because "positive relationships are the cornerstone of health, happiness and resilience...and jobs of the future." (Mike Erwin, CEO/Founder of The Positivity Project).

Here is a more detailed parent information letter from The Positivity Project folks!

Have a great week everyone!

Go Rockets!

Mr. Panozzo

#RPIShines

#WeAreRP

Here is some information about our new after school choir program...The Rocketeers!. Contact Mr. Lawton if you have any further questions: lawtonj@reeths-puffer.net

Here is a link to our upcoming volleyball clinic for all 3rd-6th grade girls and 5th-8th grade boys. Last Spring, Reeths-Puffer High School participated in a 12-school boys volleyball league. Boys volleyball is quickly growing in the state of Michigan, with 24+ teams expected to compete this Spring. With that being said, our youth clinic is open to 5th-8th grade boys for the first time ever.

Camp Break a Leg will again run this summer for all interested youth entering grades 2 - 8. This camp is open to all school districts.

Registration: https://reeths-puffercampbreakaleg.ludus.com/

Informational Flier: Click Here

All RPI parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend our Parent Connect Meetings. The next meeting is Thursday, March 12th, at 3:15pm in the student services office.

Contact rpiparentconnect@gmail.com if you have any questions!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/104263412939140/

Here the latest newsletter from our Food Service Department!

We recently shared this on our Facebook but wanted to make sure you didn't miss this opportunity!

https://www.facebook.com/events/465206197450181/

January

13 -- Yoga, 2:45-3:20pm, Room 124

15 -- Yoga Cancelled Due to Staff Meeting

17 -- Half Day of School, End of 2nd Marking Period, AM Specials, Dismissal at 10:55

17 -- Ski Club Trip, 11:00am-11:00pm, Caberfae

20 -- Final 2nd Marking Period Report Cards Available on Parent Portal

20 -- Half Day of School, PM Specials, Dismissal at 10:55

22 -- Yoga Cancelled Due to Staff Meeting

24 -- Ski Club Trip, 2:45-11:00pm, Caberfae

27 -- Yoga, 2:45-3:20, Room 124

29 -- Yoga, 2:45-3:20, Room 124

31 -- Ski Club Trip, 2:45-11:00pm, Caberfae

February

3 -- Yoga, 2:45-3:20, Room 124

5 -- Yoga, 2:45-3:20, Room 124

7 -- Ski Club Trip, 2:45-11:00pm, Caberfae

10 -- Yoga, 2:45-3:20, Room 124

12 -- Yoga, 2:45-3:20, Room 124

13 -- Half Day of School, AM Specials, Dismissal at 10:55

14 -- No School, Mid-Winter Break

17 -- No School, Mid-Winter Break

19 -- Yoga, 2:45-3:20, Room 124

24 -- Yoga, 2:45-3:20, Room 124

26 -- Lockdown Drill #2, 1:55pm

26 -- Yoga Canceled Due to Staff Meeting

Email: panozzos@reeths-puffer.org
Website: http://www.reeths-puffer.org/o/rpis
Location: 1500 North Getty Street, Muskegon, MI, USA
Phone: 231.744.9280
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reeths-Puffer-Intermediate-863900696970981/
Twitter: @RP_Intermediate