Important Dates
October 1 and 2:
MOMA Art Gallery: Support Our Students (1:00-5:00 PM)
135 Congress Street, Portsmouth
October 4:
PTA Meeting (online) at 6:30 PM
October 5:
PICTURE DAY!
*You should have received a picture form.
October 7:
Field Trip to Applecrest (Grade 1)
October 10:
No School
October 12:
Walk or Roll to School Day
*National Day where children are encouraged to walk or ride to school! (more info to come)
Important Links
Parent Referral Form for Counselor
Please note that we will be updating our wesbite in the next couple of weeks. If there is information you need in the meantime, please email Michelle Pitts at mpitts@sau50.org.
A Note from Mrs. Pitts
Tomorrow Mrs. Arsenault and I are presenting two different student assemblies for students and staff only in K-2 and 3-4 on "School talk." These assemblies will allow us to establish a common language around the importance of talk that makes sense in school versus the talk that might get us into "trouble" with adults or our friends. We are holding two assemblies in an effort to target the developmental needs of the students. In grades K-2, "school talk" will be identified as "red" (you might STOP and think about these words before you say them) and "green" (these are safe words to say at school). In grades 3 and 4, we will talk about "school talk" versus "trouble talk." At both assemblies, we will teach the students about "power phrases." Power Phrases help our students understand the importance of positive self-talk and empower them to speak out to adults when things are or may seem unsafe or uncomfortable.
We strive to ensure all of our students feel safe and comfortable in school. The words and conversations shared at RES should be kind, respectful and help others feel good about themselves. Assemblies like tomorrow's will be designed to empower our students and staff to make positive and healthy choices for themselves and the community around them.
Thank you for your support,
Michelle Pitts and Lori Arsenault
Environmental Club: GRADES 2-4
Do you love our environment? Do you want to help others learn how to decrease their carbon footprint? Do you want to work with others who have similar passions? Join Ms. Murphy in the RES Environmental Club if you want to be a part of making a difference. We will be doing everything “green” and working in the outdoor classroom; exploring, building, and creating.
We will meet 2 Mondays each month (see dates below) from 2:45 - 3:45 pm. Students should bring a snack and be prepared with boots and outdoor gear (appropriate for the weather). Pick up will be at the Leaping Lizards side of the school at 3:45 pm. (We are doing this to avoid confusion with ASE dismissal.) Four students from each grade (2-4), will be randomly picked from all the submissions for that grade. (12 total) Those parents will be notified via email.
Please fill in the attached parent permission form if your child is interested and return to your child’s homeroom teacher by Friday, October 7, 2022.
Meeting Dates:
October 17th and 31st
November 14th and 28th
December 12th
January 9th
February 6th and 20th and 23rd
March 6th and 20th
April 3rd and 17th
May 1st and 15th
June 5th
Handbook Highlight: Bus Behavior
If your child rides the bus, please read the highlights from the handbook below. If you have any issues or concerns about the bus please email Michelle Pitts immediately. Thank you for your support!
BUS TRANSPORTATION (Student Conduct on School Buses-school board policy EEAEC)
- Drivers must watch the road carefully and cannot be distracted by misbehavior.
- Elementary children are required to sit in the front of the bus.
- BUS RULES: Children are expected to remain seated in one location, to keep their hands and arms inside the bus and to keep their arms and feet out of the aisle. They must not yell, “rough-house”, use inappropriate language, or throw anything. Spitting, physical or verbal abuse is prohibited. electronic devices may be used on the bus at the student’s own risk. The school does not assume responsibility for personal devices used on a bus or at school. Video taping or taking of pictures while on the bus is prohibited.
- If a student does not comply with the bus rules and regulations the bus driver or administration will document it in written format. The issue will be addressed by the principal or designee and consequences assigned. Parents will be notified about the offense and consequences. Consequences are as follows: first offense: warning; second offense: denial of transportation for one day; third offense: denial of transportation for one week; fourth offense: denial of transportation for two weeks; fifth offense: denial of transportation for the remainder of the school year. Parents or guardians will be responsible for transporting their child to school in this case. '
- Bus drivers or school personnel may assign seats to children if necessary. If your child experiences any issues, please call the principal immediately.
Lemonade Stand
Glow Day
THANK YOU for Your Donations and Your Time!
Contact Information
Email: mcosta@sau50.org
Website: https://res.sau50.org
Location: 461 Sagamore Road, Rye, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 436-4731