Important Dates
December 12
Mall in the Hall (1:00-2:30 PM)
December 19
Hour of Code for Students
December 20
Early Release 12:35 PM
December 23-January 1
Winter Break
January 3
Bowling Trip (Grades 3 and 4 from 9-11 AM)
January 10
Bowling Trip SNOW DATE (Grades 3 and 4 from 9-11 AM)
January 7
PTA Meeting (6:30 PM)
Community Assemblies for the Year:
January 24: Concert for Grades 3 and 4
February 14
April 18: Earth Day
May 16: World Language Concert
June 6: Concert for Grades K-2
Important Links
A Note from Mrs. Pitts
Dear RES Families,
Have a wonderful winter break and HAPPY NEW YEAR! I want to tell myself that you will all read the newsletter next Thursday afternoon but that might be wishful thinking? If there is anything important that needs to get communicated I will be sure to let you know:)
Here is a synthesis of what you might need to know to keep you organized:
1. Post the spirit week information in your home and get ready for some festive fun next week.
2. Consider baking for our staff PTA cookie swap: Monday, December 16th:
Rye PTA Volunteers: RES Holiday Staff Appreciation Cookie Swap
3. Email Lori Flint with any food lists for holiday parties.
4. Let us know if you need anything or have any questions!
Warmly,
Michelle Pitts
All students at RES are participating in the Learn To Bowl program in Physical Education classes in December. This is a free program through Bowl - O - Rama where they lend us bowling equipment to learn the sport. This program includes, strategy, movement, coordination and motor planning. Students also work on cooperation, math skills, and build language skills around the sport of bowling. In January our third and fourth grade students will take part in a field trip to the Bowl - O - Rama to test out their skills. Permission slips went home this week and should be returned by Monday, December 16th. The Learn to Bowl program is a great community connection to a lifelong activity for our students. Thank you Bowl - O - Rama!
NEW TIME - Leave RES at 9:45 Leave bowl - o -rama to return to RES at 11:05. Back in time for lunch.
Lunch in Our Caf
We invite one family member at a time to have lunch with their child(ren) but this is very optional and we don't want families to feel pressured to attend. This is an occasional event as we do want children to build independence and social skills in the cafeteria, a perfect time for this!
- Email resoffice@sau50.org if you would like to attend with the date/time. It is important to anticipate who will be in the building. We love these opportunities for students and their family members but we will always put safety first.
- Adults must bring their own lunch and can bring lunch for their own child.
- We do have a focus during this time...eating for energy and brain power!
- Family members must meet the child in the cafeteria and leave from the cafeteria.
- Days for family visits are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. We do not have lunch visitors on Fridays.
- Lunch times are:
Kindergarten-11:45-12:10
First Grade-12:10-12:35
Second Grade-12:10-12:35
Third Grade- 11:15-11:40
Fourth Grade-11:15-11:40
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Wednesday, 1/22/25 from 7-8 PM
Wednesday, 1/29/25 from 7-8 PM
Choice Time in PE
Mrs. Warden is known for her creative games and for providing students with explicit instruction, teaching them the fundamentals for a myriad of games that many students may not learn in school, such as Pickleball or bowling. However, at the end of class, she understands the importance of allowing students to have choice and provides free time when imaginations soar and the gym is filled with smiles. Allowing students this free time leads to moments like this, building a house of blocks so students can take a rest in their "bed" at the end of their exercise time!
Mall in the Hall
Students in grades 3 and 4 became business owners and entrepreneurs today. They made items at home (*candles, baked goods, ornaments, slime and more) and sold them at our annual Mall in the Hall. They also learn about service as all the money is donated to a good cause.
Role Models
RJH, SAU 50 Connection and the Principal Report for School Board
In an effort to create a ONE STOP SHOP for families, we are now publishing the RES and RJH newsletter on Thursdays and sharing the link in one place:)
Please find the latest edition of the SAU 50 Sensation here.
From Michelle: November SCHOOL BOARD REPORT
Hello RES! Please keep reading for important updates:
1) School Staff Holiday Cookie Swap
This is a popular event that the staff looks forward to each year, so we hope to keep it going! Please consider baking a couple extra dozen of your special holiday treats to share!
**We're looking for a lot more bakers!
For Monday, December 16th:
RES Cookie Swap: Rye PTA Volunteers: RES Holiday Staff Appreciation Cookie Swap
2) After School Enrichment Session 3:
Dates of session: 1/2/25 and runs until February Vacation 2/21/25.
Registration opens: This Thursday, December 12th at 6 pm.
Preview here: https://ase-session-32024.cheddarup.com
3) Stocking Elves
The big event will take place THIS WEEKEND!
Friday December 13: 3-5PM at Rye Elementary: Sorting/ Organizing of goods
Saturday December 14: 10AM at Rye Elementary: Stocking Stuffing
4) Save the Date:
Skating at Strawbery Banke: Monday, February 10 2025
RES: 4:30-6:30pm
RJH: 7:00-9:00pm
5) Openings for 2025/26 School Year:
- Amanda and Lindsay's 2-year terms will be ending in June, so we will need a new Vice President and Secretary to keep our PTA going strong! Please reach out to Marianne at ryenh.pta.president@gmail.com if interested in learning about their roles!
- We are also looking for a new Riptide Swag sales representative; please let us know if you are interested in this role.
6) Riptide Swag
Looking for something for a special someone for the holidays? Check out Rye Riptides Swag!
7) Next PTA meeting:
Tuesday, January 7 @ 6:30 pm via Google meet
Contact Information
Email: mpitts@sau50.org
Website: https://res.sau50.org
Location: 461 Sagamore Road, Rye, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 436-4731