Important Links
COVID PLAN (UPDATED)
Rye Schools Performing Arts (Life on a Plate)
Links for Social Emotional Support
STAND UP/SPEAK OUT Report Form
Important Dates
April 21
Earth Day Assembly 8:30 AM (Families invited)
*BOOK FAIR AND STUDENT MADE EARTH DAY PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FOR SALE!
Bus Driver Appreciation Day (recognized)
Administrative Assistant Day (recognized)
April 17-21
Book Fair!
April 24-28
Spring Break
May 2
PTA Meeting (6:30 PM)
May 3
Mrs. Pitts Hosts "RES 101" at 6:00 PM
Would you like to know what we have been up to this year? What has changed? What goals do we have as a staff? What might look different for next year?
We will offer this in person at RES and remotely.
May 4
Testing Simulation (Grades 3 and 4)
May 5
School Lunch Hero Day! (we love our caf staff!)
May 9-11
ELA State Testing Grades 3 and 4
May 8-12
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 11
Kindergarten NHSPCA Bake Sale during lunch (K-4), SEND IN A DONATION!
May 12
Passion Project Presentations (Grade 4) 8:45 AM
Mrs. Pitts out for a Professional Day (sorry to miss the Passion Projects!!!)
May 16-18
Math State Testing Grades 3 and 4
May 17
School Board Meeting (5:30 PM)
May 18
Great Bay (Grade 1) 9-12 PM
Kindergarten Orientation for Family Members (no students) 6:00 PM
May 26
Early Release (12:30)
Field Day!! (Families invited for kick off, 8:30-9:00, volunteers for games stay all morning!)
May 29
No School
May 31
4th Graders to RJH (1:00-2:30)
June 5
Audubon Grade 3 from 8:30-1:30
June 6
Grade 4 at RJH-Wax Museum (1:45-2:30)
June 7
Jenness Beach (tentative) Grade 2
June 8
Star Island Grade 4 (8:30-2:00)
June 9
New Castle Common Kindergarten (10:30-1:30)
Audubon Grade 4 (8:30-1:30)
June 12
New Castle Common Rain Date (K)
June 14
Grade 4 Moving On Ceremony (9:00)
Last Day for K
June 15
Kindergarten Screening
June 16
LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS (8:30 Assembly, Families Invited!)
A Note from Mrs. Pitts
Dear RES Families and Supporters,
We have some amazing recognitions coming up!
TOMORROW, send a note to your child's bus driver or Ms. Staci/Mrs. Shari to recognize Bus Driver and Administrative Assistant Day!
We are seeking your help to ensure that the RES staff realizes how valued they are during Teacher Appreciation Week! A simple project went home in folders on Thursday 4/13 and are to be returned TOMORROW!!!
Please encourage your student to write a thank you note to (4) different staff members at RES. Please use the person’s title, explain why they are special and close out with the student’s name and grade. By completing 4 notes, this increases the odds of recognition for EVERY staff member (teachers, unified arts, academic support, paraprofessionals, building staff, etc.). These notes will be displayed in the lobby during appreciation week (5/8-5/12)!
These are the last big homework assignments before the beautiful spring break!
On May 8, students will wear their classroom teacher's favorite color, which will make for a pretty amazing class photo they will never forget. Over break, try to find clothes in the following color...you have two weeks to prepare!
Caswell (Teal)
Scally (PINK-COLOR CHANGE!)
Jackson (Blue)
Woodhouse (Green)
Caruso (Blue)
Hanna (Blue)
Gwinn (Pink/Coral)
Bischoff (Green)
Ross (Blue)
Goss (Green)
DeFreze (Yankee Blue)
Sabine (Teal)
Smaracko (Blue)
Sincerely,
Michelle Pitts
Yearbook Information!!!
Please use the link below to order your 2022-2023 Rye Elementary
School yearbooks. They are $22.00 each. You will need to "click
on Register" after opening the link and follow the easy directions.
https://www.shop.memorybook.com/school/960830ryeelementary
If you have any questions, please email or call Miss Shari in the office.
AND
We are so excited to let you know that the Yearbooks are in the process of being created for the 2022-2023 school year. Parents and or guardians, aunts, uncles and grandparents, if you would like to write a note about your amazing student, you can do so on a piece of paper measuring 1 ½” x 2 ½” ($2 each) and then hand them to Miss Shari in the office. Please only one response per family as we need to be sure everyone interested gets a space in the yearbook.
A few examples from previous years include:
1. “We cannot believe you are growing up so fast, (name of student), and we are so
proud of all your accomplishments at RES! We love you, Mom and Dad.”
2. (Name of student), you are growing into such a strong and confident young lady.
Share your sparkle with everyone you meet!”, Love Mom, Dad, brother, sister.
Deadline is April 14, 2023
Kindergarten
IMPORTANT: CURRENT KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES AND INCOMING KINDERGARTEN FAMILIES!
Incoming K Families
Please click here if you need to sign up for screening or need to fill out the Kindergarten student survey!
Current K Families
We have arranged spaces and staff for our Kindergarten students on June 15 (full day) and 16 (half day). This will be run similarly to the Rye Rec program and we would like to thank them for their incredible flexibility and teamwork! Students will spend this time in the Rye Rec rooms at RES and the staff will be from Rye Rec as well.
We would NEED to know if families want to utilize this Rye Rec option so PLEASE email Staci Ryan at sryan@sau50.org.
Placement for 2023-2024
Based on the small community that we have at RES, sometimes with only two options for class placements, we cannot honor any requests. HOWEVER, if you have an extenuating circumstance that is truly unique and should be considered, please email Michelle Pitts. This information will be considered, but due to many factors, may not be possible. After class placement for 2023-2024 is sent to students, we know that we can work through any potential challenges that were not originally anticipated because we value teamwork, especially between home and school.
Below are some factors to consider:
-We only consider information from this current year as we may not be privy or have information about particular relationships between students, etc. from previous years.
-Please do not assume that incidents between certain children will be recalled during the placement process as this is a challenge when so many factors are being considered.
-It is important to understand that anything written will be shared with teachers after the Principal has read them.
-Requests for specific teachers cannot be honored. The process of placing students is multifaceted, rendering it impossible to honor these requests.
-Please understand that the Rye Elementary staff cannot take calls or discuss placement regarding specific placement requests. To do so would compromise the hard work of all involved.
Assembly About 9-1-1
This week we had an assembly regarding the 911 emergency system. It was extremely helpful to attend this assembly, as a whole school. It ensures that we are all using the same language and have the same understanding of when to, when not to, and how to use the 911 emergency system.
The presenters left us with some “homework” to help keep your family safe, when not in school. Each child should:
Talk with their family about how they can call 911 at your home - options being landlines and/or cell phones. Also, there were a lot of questions about whether or not they could use their smart watch. Therefore, please specifically talk about that as well.
Tell 2 adults that 911 can be TEXTED. Although phone calls are preferred, texting is an option when it is not possible or safe to make a phone call.
Discuss that 911 is for medical, fire, and/or police emergencies.
KNOW THEIR HOME ADDRESS. Even as a kindergartener, it is possible and crucial for them to know their address.
We want to thank the NH Department of Safety for this informative program and also thank them for answering one of our student's questions.
Can you call 911 on an Alexa?
Federal regulations require a device calling 911 to give a call back number and a location. The Alexa is not designed to transmit this information to 911 and therefore is unable to call it.
Building Confidence
A Family Affair
The Final Product
PTA Corner
-ASE next session sign ups are live ! ASE Session 5
-ASE CAMP ASE Camp sign up
-Save the date for a Dough fundraiser on May 2nd!
Notes
- Email resoffice@sau50.org if you would like to attend lunch with your child (Tuesday-Thursday). Please email your lunch choice for that day of you are ordering!
Kindergarten-12:00-12:25
First Grade-12:30-12:55
Second Grade-11:25-11:50
Third Grade- 12:00-12:25
Fourth Grade-12:25-12:50
Contact Information
Email: resoffice@sau50.org
Website: https://res.sau50.org
Location: 461 Sagamore Road, Rye, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 436-4731