Reed-Custer Elementary School
2021-2022 Back To School Issue
About us
Email: heather.faletti@rc255.net
Website: www.rc255.net
Location: 162 S. School St. Braidwood, IL 60408
Phone: 815-458-2145
Facebook: facebook.com/RCES255/
A huge shout-out to our amazing RCES families for being the True MVPs of the first half of the season! Because you’ve made attendance a top priority, our team stats are looking better than ever. We are thrilled to report that our year-to-date attendance has climbed to a stellar 95.05%, up from 92.38% last year! This "win" is a direct result of your dedication to getting your students to the starting line every day. Let’s keep this momentum going as we head into the second half! Let’s work together to keep our 'team average' at 95.05% or higher! It’s time to dig deep, stay healthy, and finish this season as Attendance Champions!
Why does being here matter?
Reading Success: Starting as early as Preschool and Kindergarten, being present helps kids build the strong foundation they need to become great readers.
Building Habits: Coming to school on time is a "superpower" skill that helps students feel prepared for the day and sets them up for success all the way through graduation!
Classroom Community: When everyone is here, our whole class can move forward together on exciting new lessons.
Confidence Boost: Regular attendance helps children feel more connected and comfortable at school, which leads to a happier learning experience.
We are so grateful for your partnership in making every school day count!
While we love seeing our students every day, we know that sometimes rest is the best medicine! To keep our classrooms healthy and help your little one recover quickly, please keep your child home if they are experiencing:
Fever: A temperature of 100.4°F or higher. Students should be fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) before returning to school.
Vomiting or Diarrhea: Please stay home until it has been at least 24 hours since the last episode.
Persistent Cough: If a cough is disruptive or making it hard to breathe, a day of rest at home is best.
Undiagnosed Rash: Especially if accompanied by a fever or itching.
Pink Eye: If eyes are red, itchy, and have discharge, please check with a doctor before returning.
The "24-Hour Rule"
As a general rule of thumb, students should be symptom-free for a full 24 hours before heading back to the classroom. This helps ensure they have the energy they need for a full day of learning and keeps their friends and teachers healthy, too!
Not sure? When in doubt, feel free to call our school nurse! We are always happy to help you decide what’s best for your child.
Mark Your Calendars
February 2nd FORCES meetings 3:45 in the RCES cafeteria
February 3rd Preschool Screening at RCES (No PreK classes)
February 3rd Score Big With Books - RCES night at the Varsity Boys Basketball game 6:45 pm
February 11th Erin's Law Presentation in PreK-5th Grade
February 12th Early Release 11:50 (No PreK or lunches served)
February 12th Dress Up Day - Red Zone Day - Wear Red!
February 12th Parent-Teacher Conferences 2:00-8:00 pm
February 12th Classroom Valentine's Day Parties
February 13th No School
February 16th No School
February 17th One School, One Book Kickoff Assembly - March Madness Theme
February 19th End of 2nd trimester
February 24th 4th/5th/6th Band and Choir Program 6:30 pm at RCES
Toys, fidgets, or trading cards
To help keep our classrooms focused and ensure everyone's belongings are safe, we kindly ask that you leave toys, fidgets, and trading cards (such as Pokémon) at home. We have a variety of fun games and equipment available right here at RCES, both in the classrooms and on the playground, for students to enjoy!
Just a heads-up: we can't be responsible for these personal items if they come to school.
Now, there might be special celebration days in your child's classroom when toys are welcome, so be sure to keep an eye out for those exciting announcements from your child's teacher!
Cell Phones
We don't recommend that students bring cell phones to school. However, if your child does bring one, it must be turned off, put away, and kept out of sight for the entire school day.
Just a friendly reminder: we can't be responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged cell phones or other electronic devices. Things like gaming systems should definitely stay at home.
The good news is that every student at RCES has a school-issued device to use for learning throughout the day!
Thanks for your help in keeping our focus on learning and fun at school!
Breakfast and Lunch at RCES
Due to the increase in enrollment, our cafeteria will be closed for lunch visits.
Breakfast at RCES:
Cost: $1.50 for a full-pay student.
Breakfast is served each day at 8:20 in the cafeteria at RCES.
Breakfast will begin August 18th.
Please let the classroom teacher know if you do not want your child to eat breakfast.
Lunch at RCES:
Cost: $2.75 for a full-pay student
Lunch Times-
- Kindergarten 10:50-11:20
- 1st Grade 11:05-11:35
- 2nd Grade 11:40-12:10
- 3rd Grade 11:45-12:15
- 4th Grade 12:15-12:45
- 5th Grade 12:20-12:50