R-PEL Parent Communication 12/7/25
Respect, Pride, Integrity - The Rocket Way
R-PEL Families,
Welcome to December! This is a wonderful time of year filled with excitement, joy, and plenty of learning here at R-PEL. As we head into the final weeks of 2025, we’re proud of the growth our students continue to show and grateful for the support of our families and community.
Thank you for all you do to make our school such a special place!
If you have any questions or need help, please reach out to us.
231-744-4777
Go Rockets!
Paul
Vision Screening
Reeths-Puffer Elementary has scheduled a free vision screening provided by Lions Kidsight USA on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Vision technicians from the Lions Clubs of MD 11-C1 will screen all students in our building. If your child does not pass the initial screening, you will be notified and given information about next steps or available resources for further testing.
Oral Health Screening
Reeths-Puffer Elementary has scheduled a free oral health screening provided by Public Health Muskegon County on Tuesday, December 16 and Tuesday, January 6.
Michigan law now requires all children entering kindergarten or their first year of school to have a dental screening.
To help families meet this requirement, Public Health - Muskegon County has partnered with Muskegon Area Intermediate School District and Hackley Community Care to provide free dental screening during school.
What you need to know:
There is no cost to families if you use Public Health - Muskegon County's dental screening team.
A licensed dental professional will do a quick look in your child's mouth.
No treatment is done - just a screening. Results are sent home to you.
PTO
CLICK HERE FOR THE PTO NEWSLETTER
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, January 13th, 4:00 in the Library. Enter through door #21
I'm pleased to announce our PTO Officers for the Executive Board for the 25-26 school year.
- President - Jacob Grabinski
- Vice President - Courtnie Flater
- Secretary - Logan Parmelee
- Treasurer - Jennifer Vuyst
If you have any questions please contact our PTO President, Jacob Grabinski @231-206-1129
Child Car Seat & Seat Belt Rules (Ages 0–13) - UPDATED APRIL 2, 2025
Michigan Safety Guidelines — Simple Guide for Families
🚗 Where Should Kids Sit?
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Children under 13 years old should ride in the back seat whenever possible.
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If all back seats are taken by other kids, then the child may ride in the front seat.
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Rear-facing seats may go in the front only if the airbag is turned off.
👶 Infant to 2 Years
Rear-Facing Car Seat
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Must ride rear-facing until age 2
OR until they reach the seat’s height/weight limit.
🧒 Ages 2 to 5
Forward-Facing Car Seat
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After outgrowing rear-facing, use a forward-facing seat until age 5
OR until they reach that seat’s height/weight limit.
🧒➡️👦 Ages 5 to 8
Booster Seat
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Use a booster with a lap-shoulder belt until age 8
OR until the child is 4 ft. 9 in. tall.
👦➡️🧑 Ages 8 to 13
Regular Seat Belt
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Child uses a properly fitting seat belt.
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Should stay in the back seat when possible.
💡 Safety Tip
Keep your child in each type of seat as long as they fit, based on the manufacturer’s height/weight rules.
⚠️ Reminder
Not following these rules may result in a civil infraction (a ticket).
Food Service Information
Capturing Kids' Hearts
Did you know that R-PEL is a two year in a row National Showcase School for CKH?
What is Capturing Kids' Hearts? CKH is a program for teachers that focuses on building strong, positive relationships between students and staff to foster a safe and supportive school environment.
You may have heard your kids talking about their Social Contract in their classroom, if not, ask them what that is!
December's Theme is Responsibility
What is Responsibility?
Responsibility is the willingness and ability to take ownership of our thoughts, words, and actions. We have a responsibility to our school, family, and community to be accountable for our choices and how they impact ourselves and others.
Upcoming Dates
12/8 - Bingo with Santa, Cafeteria - 5:30 -7:00 Enter through door #14
12/19 - 1/2 day, dismiss at 12:00 - Christmas Break
1/5/26 - School Resumes
1/9 - 1/2 day, dismiss at 12:00 - Teacher Professional Development
1/16 - 1/2 day, dismiss at 12:00 - Records Day
1/19 - No School MLK Day
FREE Family Movie Days at the Frauenthal Center are back!
We’re rolling out the red carpet for another season of FREE Family Movie Days at the historic Frauenthal Theater, presented by Howmet Aerospace Foundation.
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and movie magic - all for free! No tickets needed, just show up, grab your favorite snacks, and enjoy.
Bonus Fun: Each movie will have special movie-themed activity that will make the day even more memorable!
2025/26 Movie Day Lineup:
September 21 - Jumanji (1995) - PG
October 19 - Beetlejuice (1988) - PG13
November 16 - Wicked: Sing Along - PG
December 21 - The Polar Express - G
January 4 - Jurassic Park (1993) - PG13
February 15 - Inside Out & Inside Out 2 - PG
March 15 - Hidden Figures - PG
April 19 - The Book of Life - PG
May 17 - Star Wars: A New Hope - PG
Stay in touch...
Office Hours:
The school office will resume regular office hours on Wednesday, August 6th. We will be open 8:00 - 4:00 daily.
231-744-4777
Paul Klimsza
Principal
