RPI Pulse Newsletter

January 10, 2022

A note from the principal's desk...

Good Afternoon RPI Families,

I apologize for not getting this to you yesterday. I am crossing my fingers and toes that we can get these side streets and parking lots taken care of today and return to school tomorrow. I drove through the parking lot at school last night...it was AWFUL and I was really scared for anyone who had to walk/drive through there. I was almost in an accident and I was the only person there.

Not a lot of updates this week except the change to our after school programs and of course, the Positivity Project Character Strength of the week. Take a look down below!

Have a great week everyone!

Yours in Rocket Pride,

Scott

Scott Panozzo, Principal

panozzos@reeths-puffer.org

100 Hours Challenge

The Reeths-Puffer Wellness Committee is challenging all staff and students (and families) to participate in 100 hours outdoors in the month of January. This challenge is inspired from 1,000 Hours Outside .

This is an attempt to match nature time with screen time. Children are spending an average of 1200 hours a year on screens. Let's work to encourage spending this time outdoors and shift towards a more productive and healthy outcome. :)

This challenge will began on January 1. If you are feeling inspired to try 1,000 hours outdoors, that challenge runs through the end of the calendar year.

CLICK HERE for the sheet to track the number of hours outside every month! Anyone who turns in this sheet on February 1 will be entered into a prize drawing!

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The Positivity Project

This week's character strength: Prudence

You plan for the future and reach your goals by making careful everyday choices.

You may not know this about me, but I am a BIG Michigan State fan. Earlier this year, College Game Day had Coach Mel Tucker on for an interview. Some of his coaching philosophy discusses the idea of making small improvements every day and the power that it can plan in your life. Simply put: get a little bit better every day!

P2 for Families: Take a look at the P2 for Families Section of their website.

https://posproject.org/p2-for-families/

Password: P2 (must be capital)

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Protect Young Eyes - Digital Trust Framework

If you haven't looked at the Protect Young Eyes website, it is a great resource that helps parents help kids navigate this crazy world of social media. There is some content that is related to the owner's religious beliefs, but there is also very good information that is applicable to all of us.

CLICK HERE for the website.

CLICK HERE for this excellent framework to model best practice phone usage.

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After School Programs Continue

Yoga: Wednesdays - Pick up 3:45

Endurance Adventure: Thursdays - CLICK HERE for updates

We also have some counseling brochures by the front door in the main office. More descriptions are included! CLICK HERE for more information. Please contact Mrs. Peel (our school counselor) for more information: peelk@reeths-puffer.org

RIDE WITH PRIDE

We are excited to announce that we are joining forces with the Muskegon Township Police Department, Muskegon ALI and many other schools to be a RIDE WITH PRIDE School! We have already established a partnership with Radium Photo, West Michigan Driving Academy, Assured Comfort Heating and Cooling and Alma Ford to provide gift cards and a bike for those students who live by our Ride With Pride Pledge.

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Food Service Information

January Menu

Fill out your Free/Reduced Application. CLICK HERE. Even if you think you don't qualify, the rules have changed and other IMPORTANT school programs are based off of this information. Thanks for doing this!

A La Carte Snacks at Lunch

Students will have the option to purchase (if you allow it) a la carte items from the lunch line. These items WILL cost extra money, so students will need money in their account or to bring money with them. They will NOT be allowed to charge it to their account if there is no money in it.

School Calendar

CLICK HERE for the DISTRICT WIDE SCHOOL CALENDAR.

JANUARY:

3: School Resumes
After School Endurance Adventure (pick up at 3:45pm)
5: After School Yoga (pick up at 3:34pm)
10: After School Endurance Adventure (pick up at 3:45pm)

10: School Board Meeting (5:30p -- ESB)
12: After School Yoga (pick up at 3:34pm)

17: No School / MLK Day
19: After School Yoga (pick up at 3:34pm)

21: 2nd Marking Period Ends

24: 3rd Marking Period Begins
After School Endurance Adventure (pick up at 3:45pm)

25: Lockdown Drill 2:00pm
26: After School Yoga (pick up at 3:34pm)