Important Dates
August 30 and September 2
No School
September 10
No School for Students
September 11
Rumpelstiltskin Auditions (3:00-5:15 PM)
September 12
Mrs. Pitts Lunch with New Students (Grades 1-4)
September 13
8:30 AM-Celebration Assembly for New Playground! (Families Invited)
September 20
Akwaaba Ensemble for Students (THANK YOU PTA!)
September 25
Early Release (12:45)
September 26
Picture Day (Individual and Class!)
Open House for Families (6:00-7:00PM)
Important Links
A Note from Mrs. Pitts
Dear RES Families,
This is the first newsletter of the year!!! I am knocking on wood but we had an incredible school opening. The children have made a beautiful transition, they are prepared every day and the smiles are abundant. I am close to knowing the name of every new student (including preschool, PreK and K) and find joy in talking to them every day. We feel as though they have completed us:). New students and staff are adjusting beautifully and...the sun is still shining. I wanted to take this opportunity to THANK YOU for sending your child(ren) back to school with a positive attitude and everything they need to be successful. This school start has been magical!
On a side note, I will put the PTA news, the SAU Sensation and the RJH newsletter in this communication each week if you want to have a "one stop" shop for information!
IMPORTANT NOTE!:
The code for the BUS APP (First View) to track the buses is TWRG!
Powerschool Help!: Lindsay Greenberg: lgreenberg@sau50.org
Warmly,
Michelle Pitts
Recently, the Rye School Board updated policy JH: Attendance, Absenteeism, and Truancy. Please review the updated policy, which outlines how absences will be recorded in PowerSchool. In general, only medical reasons will be considered an excused absence, and other circumstances will be considered unexcused absences. This allows the schools to keep more accurate records of absence data, which helps us support students who are struggling with attendance.
Cynthia Merrill: Book Lover Extraordinaire!
Welcome Back!
Teacher Olympics
- You should have turned in your immunizations and physicals.
- If there are any chances to your child's health history, please reach out to Lori at lflint@sau50.org.
- The sun is still out so sunscreen is always encouraged.
- Sneakers and closed toe shoes are always encouraged but are a must on PE days!
- Due to the EEE concern, you can spray your child with bug spray in the morning! If you send bug spray with your child, they will need to spray themselves, away from the other children and outside.
RJH Connection
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:)
1- First PTA Meeting of the year! Tues Sept 3rd via Google Meet at 6:30-7:30.
Google Meet info: https://meet.google.com/mup-fkdo-djd
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2- ASE (After School Enrichment) Sign ups begin TODAY at 6:00pm!
Session 1 runs from Sept 9th - October 30th. Check out the preview before it opens: https://asesession12024.cheddarup.com
We would like to give a huge THANK YOU to Dawn Uliano and Sophie Bednarek for all that they do to make this program as successful as it is! And a huge THANK YOU to the teachers that agree to stay late to staff these classes!
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3- Riptide gear: Thanks to Jenny Sears for her dedication to the cause of boosting school spirit! At school events, you may see her smiling face greeting you among a sea of blue swag items, such as sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, tumblers, and more! Be sure to stop by! New this year: Adorable Riptide Jibbitz Shoe Charms!
Order Online: https://rye-riptides-apparel-swag.cheddarup.com
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4- Annual Membership Renewal: We will be holding a Membership drive starting now through mid-October. As in years past, the grade from each school with the highest number of memberships will win a Pizza Party! Stay tuned for other incentives throughout the season. https://membership-53982.cheddarup.com
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5- Sponsorship Opportunity: Are you a local business owner who would be interested in sponsoring the PTA this year? Please email Claire Spollen if you are interested in becoming a PTA sponsor! clairespollen@gmail.com
ALSO: Claire is also ready to hand over the reins after 6 years of incredible service as sponsorship coordinator! Please contact Claire for information on how you can help.
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6- First Fundraising Event of the Year: Did you know that we have an Early Release Day on Sept. 25? We are working with Seacoast Art Spot to create a fundraising event for that afternoon! More details to follow.
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7- Volunteers Needed! We have fun events planned, such as Trunk-or-Treat, Bike Rodeo, and Luau, but we REALLY need your help to make them happen! Keep an eye out for Sign-ups.
We are looking forward to working with you all to make this another great year! Reach out if you need us!
Best regards,
Marianne Lynch | PTA President | ryenh.pta.president@gmail.com
Amanda Moore | PTA Vice President | ryenh.pta.vicepresident@gmail.com
Lindsay Beynon | PTA Secretary |
Amanda Jackson | PTA Treasurer | ryenh.pta.treasurer@gmail.com
Contact Information
Email: mpitts@sau50.org
Website: https://res.sau50.org
Location: 461 Sagamore Road, Rye, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 436-4731