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Phenomenal Phelps Facts

Upcoming Week of October 6, 2025

PhenomenalPhelps FactsUpcoming Week of October 6, 2025
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Message from Ms. Scheufele Message from Ms. Scheufele

We’ve officially wrapped up our first month of school, and what a great start it has been! Our students are settling into routines, making new friendships, and already showing so much growth. None of this would be possible without your support at home and the teamwork of our staff here at Phelps.


Thank you for sharing your children with us each day—we are grateful for the partnership we have with you. Here’s to an exciting October filled with learning, laughter, and new accomplishments!

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Session 3 of the Family Engagement and Empowerment course is on Monday, 10/6 from 5:30 pm-6:30 pm.These meetings are run by Ms. Creedon, grade 3 teacher. During this session, "Building Strong Readers & Mathematicians," our reading specialist, Ms. Chaplin, will share the importance of supporting students as readers, and Mr. McAndrew, grade 4 teacher, will highlight the value of building strong math skills. In addition, Erin McCollough, youth services librarian at Rockland Memorial Library, will present upcoming library events and help families sign up for library cards. We hope to see you there!


Please sign up below to help us prepare, and indicate if school-age childcare will be needed during the meeting.



Session 3 RSVP Link

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Phelps Second Annual Trunk or Treat Phelps Second Annual Trunk or Treat

Phelps Trunk or Treat will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025 from 5:30-6:30 pm. Come in your costumes and visit our staff members' decorated cars for a treat. An adult must accompany all students who participate. This is not a drop-off event.


Due to the size of our school, and the fact that this is a free event, trunk or treaters are limited to Phelps Elementary School students only or their younger siblings. This event is open to students in grade 4 or younger. Please no scary masks or pretend weapons. This is an event for our young students and their families.


Please sign up here by Friday, October 17, 2025 if you plan to come to this event. We need an accurate count to plan for enough treats. Indicate your child(ren)'s name and grade using the link below.


If you wish to help our staff in providing candy to our large population of students, and can donate a bag of wrapped candy, please indicate below and deliver the donation to the office by Monday, October 20, so that we can plan accordingly. We are looking forward to this event! Thank you!


Phelps Trunk or Treat Sign Up

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There is NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, October 10 in all Rockland Public Schools due to a Teacher Professional Development Day. In addition, schools are also closed on Monday, October 13 in observance of Columbus/Indigenous People Day.

Rockland Public Schools District Calendar Rockland Public Schools District Calendar

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Important Upcoming Events

Monday, October 6--Fall After School Enrichment Sessions Begin


Monday, October 6--Session 3 of Family Engagement & Empowerment Course, 5:30-6:30 pm

  • Topic: Building Strong Readers and Mathematicians
  • During this session, "Building Strong Readers & Mathematicians," our reading specialist, Ms. Chaplin, will share the importance of supporting students as readers, and Mr. McAndrew, grade 4 teacher, will highlight the value of building strong math skills. In addition, Erin McCollough, youth services librarian at Rockland Memorial Library, will present upcoming library events and help families sign up for library cards. We hope to see you there!
  • Please sign up below to help us prepare, and indicate if school-age childcare will be needed during the meeting.

  • Session 3 RSVP Link


Wednesday, October 8--Grade 4 & Staff Charity Volleyball Game, 5:30-6:30 pm

  • Collecting money for donation to Rockland Holiday Magic or non-perishable food for the Rockland Food Pantry
  • Phelps families are welcome to come to watch & donate toward our charities.
  • Children watching the game must sit in the stands with their families. This is not a drop off event.
  • Attending children should be grade 4 or younger. This event is not for middle or high school students.

Friday, October 10--NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS--Teacher Professional Development Day


Monday, October 13, NO SCHOOL--Columbus/Indigenous People Day


Friday, October 17, PAC MEETING, 9-10 am, Phelps Elementary School Library


Thursday, October 23, 2025--EARLY RELEASE DAY

  • Dismissal is at 10:45 am.
  • Lunch will be sent home with students who order it.
  • Please be sure there is someone to pick your child up at 10:45 am, or you have an adult to get them off the bus for early dismissal.


Friday, October 24--Trunk or Treat, 5:30-6:30 pm (see information above)

  • Open to students grade 4 and younger, accompanied by an adult family member. This is not a drop off event.
  • Wear your costumes and visit our staff members' decorated trunks for a treat.
  • Please no scary masks or weapons as this is a family friendly event for our young students.


Friday, October 31--Halloween

  • Please do not wear costumes. Students can come to Trunk or Treat and wear costumes to that event.
  • Students are welcome to wear orange and black if they wish.
  • We will be having a special House Gathering on this day in school for students to participate in a fun fall activity.

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Phelps Elementary School – Parent Contact Guide 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)

  • Administrator: Kelsey Holbrook--kholbrook@rocklandschools.org

  • School Adjustment Counselor: Taryn Muolo-tmuolo@rocklandschools.org


Grades 3 & 4 (Second Floor)

  • Administrator: Chase Eschauzier--chaseeschauzier@rocklandschools.org

  • School Adjustment Counselor: Holly Gage-hgage@rocklandschools.org


Additional Student Services

  • 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

Contact for medical questions and issues.


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 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

Shani McGarry, Nurse, smcgarry@rocklandschools.org

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Phelps Elementary School

Email: mscheufele@rocklandschools.org
Website: https://www.rocklandschools.org/o/phelps-elementary
Location: 1 Lt Col Brian Duffy Way, Rockland, MA, USA
Phone: 781-871-8585

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