Important Dates
I have put the grade level at the end of each event so you can skim for what is pertinent. If preschool is performing or preschool families should attend, the teachers will let you know! The last day and end of year events for preschool is now in this newsletter!
April 18
Celebration Assembly: Earth Day at 8:30 AM (ALL)
Parents Shop at Book Fair (students will NOT attend, they shop with their class)
April 25
The Riptide Rhythms School-wide Concert with WMUR 8:30 AM (see below)
*Email Michelle Pitts if you do NOT want your child videotaped in the audience!
April 28-May 2
April Vacation
May 5-9
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8
Great Bay Discovery Center Trip (Grade 1)
May 13
Massabesic Center Trip (Grade 2)
May 14
Early Release at 12:35 PM (ALL)
May 15
Step Up to RJH (Grade 4 )
May 16
World Language Concert 8:30 AM (ALL)
Families encouraged to attend!
May 19
Massabesic Center Trip (Grade 3)
NHSPCA Walk-a Thon (K-2)
May 20, 21, 22
NH SAS Testing (Grades 3 and 4)
May 21
Trip to NHSPCA (Kindergarten, tentative)
May 23
Celebration Assembly Memorial Day (ALL)
May 26
No School (ALL)
May 28
National Park Showcase at 8:45 AM (Grade 4, families invited)
Kindergarten Orientation at 6:30 PM (Adults only). NEW DATE!!!!
May 29
NHSPCA Projects (Kindergarten, families invited)
Charlotte's Web Field Trip (Grades 1 and 3)
May 30
Field Day (ALL)
June 2
Field Day Rain Date (ALL)
June 4th
RJH- Live Wax Museum (Grade 4)
*Note: 4th graders will go over at 1:45 and be dismissed from there
June 6
Music Concert at 8:30 (Grades K-2 perform but all are invited)
Graduating Seniors Visit
Picnic at the Commons (Kindergarten, families invited)
June 10
Picnic at the Commons Rain Date (Kindergarten, families invited)
June 11
Last Day for (Kindergarten)
June 12
K Screening (Incoming Kindergarten)
End of Year Party at 1:30pm (Preschool and PreK)
June 13
Grade 4 Moving On and Celebrations of Growth (ALL)
Grade 4 at 9:00 AM
Grade 2 at 10:15 AM
Grade 1 at 12:45 PM
Grade 3 at 1:45 PM
Last Day of School (Preschool and PreK)
June 16
K Screening (Incoming Kindergarten)
Beach Day (Fourth Grade)
June 17
Last Day for Students and Early Release (Grades 1-4)
*Click here and scroll down to the date on the calendar to find the Zoom link!
Important Links
Reference Material
Rye Elementary School Homepage
Principal's Archived Newsletters
Staff Slideshow: Get to Know Us!
Links for Social Emotional Support
STAND UP/SPEAK OUT Report Form
A Note from Mrs. Pitts
Dear RES Family,
I was just kidding last week, THIS will be our last newsletter before the break. I think I was still on Massachusetts time!
Enjoy the school break, we will miss the kiddos but we will be back before we know it to enjoy our last couple of months until summer vacation.
I did FINALLY finish my doctoral program and I want to thank you ALL for sending such incredible children to school each day, allowing me to have enough brain space to multi-task for the past three years. I know for a FACT that in any other district this may not have been possible.
Thank you for your support, as always!
Michelle
Let's help our Teacher Appreciation Week helpers!
Donations needed for Staff Appreciation Week in May!
Our RES and RJH Committees are gearing up for a fabulous week to honor our amazing Teachers and Staff, but we need your help! Please check below for requests.
Charcuterie Board Day:
Gift Raffle:
We are looking for donations of local goods and gift cards for the staff to enter to win at the end of the week. Think, Trunk or Treat but for the staff! Do you own a local store that would be willing to donate something? Or are you a crafter and have an idea of something that the staff would love? Contact Alli or Tanya with your ideas!
RES Contact Alli Salzer: allison.brownell@gmail.com
RJH Contact: Tanya Soares cook3468@gmail.com
We would love to hear your feedback about the cafeteria. PLEASE fill out this survey if your child has or does order lunch in the RES cafeteria. We really do want to hear your insights so we can ensure our students have the best lunch experience!
- PLEASE remember to email resoffice@sau50.org if you have any information about absences, late arrivals or early dismissals. We have had instances of either Staci or Shari being out and we have missed emails! This email address goes to EVERYONE in the office!
- PLEASE do not allow children to get out to the car at drop off without an adult. We understand that families have thoughts about our drop off and pick up and we are always open to new ideas if you want to send them my way but what we DO know is we do not like students walking near moving cars. THANK YOU!
Assemblies
In the leadership survey, there was varying feedback about our celebration assemblies. I wanted to provide some context and ask for any FURTHER FEEDBACK you may have on these events. We are trying our best to find ways to consolidate the material, working on transitioning the children more efficiently, etc to ensure we are fitting within a 30-45 minute time frame.
The timing was a question and I wanted to address that specifically. Building a school schedule is quite a feat. Having one designated day and time for assemblies is how I ensure that students are not missing another content area or Unified Arts class. I know this is a challenge once a month for many and please know that NEXT YEAR, I am going to try and be more specific about certain grades that may be performing well in advance so you can plan accordingly!
Special Education Parent Partnership Group Monthly Meetings
The Parent Partnership Group recently hosted a presentation on Dyslexia and Specific Learning Disabilities at Greenland Central School on January 27th. Check it out here: https://gcs.sau50.org/contentItem/a5e04cc0-137b-445b-8897-239e38cf9ad9/1762167064
Parent Partnership Meetings- All welcome!
Upcoming guest speakers include:
May 6, 2025 - Psychological Services with Jen Drew, School Psychologist, Greenland School District
June 3, 2025 - IEP Document with Stacey Kirby, Director of Special Education
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
RJH, SAU 50 Connection and the Principal Report for School Board
Please read the RJH newsletter here.
Please find the latest edition of the SAU 50 Sensation here.
From Michelle: March School Board Report
HELP WANTED:
Do you mind taking notes? Do you have a bit of time to volunteer on the First Tuesday of each month between 6:30-7:30pm? We are in desperate need of a PTA Secretary to replace Lindsay for the next term! Please reach out to Marianne at ryenh.pta.president@gmail.com for more details!
Donations needed for Staff Appreciation Week in May!
Our RES and RJH Committees are gearing up for a fabulous week to honor our amazing Teachers and Staff, but we need your help! Please check below for requests.
Charcuterie Board Day:
Gift Raffle:
We are looking for donations of local goods and gift cards for the staff to enter to win at the end of the week. Think, Trunk or Treat but for the staff! Do you own a local store that would be willing to donate something? Or are you a crafter and have an idea of something that the staff would love? Contact Alli or Tanya with your ideas!
RES Contact Alli Salzer: allison.brownell@gmail.com
RJH Contact: Tanya Soares cook3468@gmail.com
Fundraisers
Hanging Basket Sale - ordering window ends 4/25
Perfect timing for Staff Appreciation and Mother’s Day!
Pick up May 5th, 2-4:30pm at RJH or Delivery with fee.
https://spring-2025-plant-fundraiser.cheddarup.com
(Donations for Staff Appreciation Week also accepted on this page)
Rye PTA Night at Vida Cantina in One Week!
Wednesday April 23rd 4:00-9:00 pm
Dine in or Take out. Please mention Rye PTA so that we can receive 15% of sales!
Upcoming Events:
Bike Rodeo:
Date: Sunday May 18th 1pm-2:30pm
Location: RES
Spring Family Party: Riptide Bash
Date: Friday, May 30th 6pm-8pm
Location: RJH
Ocean Swim Safety Presentation: details TBD, looking at June dates.
Volunteer Appreciation Night: still working out the details, but should be in June!
ASE Session 5: Registration reopened until 4/25
May 5-June 12
Sign up here: https://ase-session5.cheddarup.com
Looking to sign up for camp? Contact ASE at ryeptaase@gmail.com
Please Join Us for our Next Meeting
Tuesday, May 6 · 6:30 – 7:30pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mup-fkdo-djd
Contact Information
Email: mpitts@sau50.org
Website: https://res.sau50.org
Location: 461 Sagamore Road, Rye, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 436-4731