The RES Reporter: May 14, 2026
S.E.A.S the Day!
Important Dates
Here are the dates for the REST OF THE YEAR!!!! Polease check your
*Means ask your child about this event!
May 15
World Language Assembly at 8:30 (Families invited!)
May 18
NHSPCA Walk-a-thon (Grades K and 1)
May 19
NH SAS Reading Testing (Grades 3 and 4)
May 20
NH SAS Math Testing (Grades 3 and 4)
Early Release (12:35 PM)
School Board Meeting 5:30 PM
May 21
NH SAS Writing Testing (Grades 3 and 4)
May 22
*Memorial Day Assembly (Students/Staff only)
May 25
No School
May 26
*Kindergarten to NHSPCA
May 28
4th Graders Visit RJH (8-10:30 AM)
*4th Graders should be dropped off at RJH or take their regular bus there from home!
May 29
Field Day
June 1
Field Day Rain Date
June 2
PTA Meeting 6:30 PM
June 4
Kindergarten NHSPCA Projects (8:30 AM, Families Invited)
Fourth Grade Passion Projects (8:45 AM, Families Invited)
June 5
*PHS Student Clap Out
June 8, 9, 10
Fourth Grade Gundalow (one class a day, info from the teacher)
June 11
Kindergarten Picnic on the Commons (10:30 AM, Families invited)
June 12
Last day for K
June 15 and 16
K Screening
June 15
Beach Day (Grade 4)
June 16
Grade 4 Moving On Ceremony (9:00 AM)
Grade 1 Celebration of Growth (10:15-11:00 AM)
Grade 3 Celebration of Growth (1:15-2:00 PM)
Grade 2 Celebration of Growth (2:00-2:45 PM)
June 17
Beach Day Rain Date (Grade 4)
Preschool and PreK End of Year Celebration (1:30 PM)
June 18
Last Day of School
Early Release (12:35 PM)
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
PLEASE READ: A Note from Mrs. Pitts
Dear RES Families,
Although we know that June 12 is the last day for our K students, we would like to invite them BACK, if they are available, to attend our end of year assembly on June 18. They can be dropped off in the morning drop off line at 8:30, as to not confuse our bus drivers, and be picked up at 9:15 in the back of the school (regular pick up area). This is not mandatory but they have been absent from this assembly for the last couple of years and it never felt quite right! Please email me if you have questions.
THANK YOU for your support,
Warmly,
Michelle Pitts
NEXT WEEK, students in grades 3 and 4 will participate in the New Hampshire Statewide
Assessment System (NH SAS).
Assessment State assessments are an important part of the data we consider when supporting the needs of our students and reflecting on our own practice. If you have questions about testing, we always encourage families to reach out.
Students who have opted out will be provided an activity or assignment in the classroom that is aligned with the subject area being tested, which can be completed independently. Teachers will provide this information to families.
We are incredibly proud of our students and the information we gain is incredibly valuable so thank you for your support!
Tips for Testing:
- Please make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast
- Ensure students get a good night's sleep.
- Healthy snacks are being provided as we try to make the week a little more enjoyable.
This is a time to show their perseverance and to shine; we only ask them to try their best. They’ve got this!
Dear SAU 50 Community,
The SAU 50 Joint School Board is pleased to announce that Dr. Ellen Kaschuluk has accepted the
position of Superintendent of SAU 50.
Dr. Kaschuluk currently serves as Assistant Superintendent in York, Maine, where she provides
leadership across curriculum, instruction, assessment, professional development, and teacher
certification. Her prior experience includes serving as a high school assistant principal, science
teacher, and technology integrator, giving her a well-rounded perspective on both classroom
instruction and school leadership.
The Board is confident that Dr. Kaschuluk’s experience and leadership will support the continued
success of SAU 50’s students, staff, and schools. “Dr. Kaschuluk brings a thoughtful, student-
centered approach and a strong record of instructional leadership,” said Matt Curtin, Chair of the
SAU 50 Joint School Board. “We are confident she will build on the district’s strengths and guide
SAU 50 into its next chapter with clarity and purpose.”
Dr. Kaschuluk will work closely with the Board and Dr. Zadravec to support a smooth and thoughtful
transition. The Board’s priority remains ensuring continuity, stability, and ongoing success across
the district during this period.
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Kaschuluk to the SAU 50 community.
Sincerely,
Matt Curtin
Chair, SAU 50 Joint School Board
I wanted to send a reminder asking for your support around an increase in personal toys and fidget items coming from home. While we understand that children often enjoy bringing items from home to share with friends, we have recently seen a significant increase in the number of personal toys, sports gear, games and fidgets being brought into the classroom. Unfortunately, this has led to several ongoing challenges that have impacted our learning environment.
Why we ask for these items to stay at home:
Classroom Distractions: Even the smallest toys and fidgets can become a major distraction during lessons, taking focus away from learning for both the owner and their peers.
Loss and Damage: We know how much these items mean to your children. When a precious toy or fidget is lost, traded, or accidentally damaged, it causes genuine distress.
Equity: We are seeing an increase in students feeling big feelings if they do not have what another child has, especially as fidgets, squishies, etc are becoming more "rare."
We recognise that some children need or require fidget tools. To ensure consistency and fairness, the school maintains its own supply of these tools. These are used within specific, agreed parameters under the guidance of our teaching staff. By using school-provided equipment, we can ensure the tools remain a support for learning rather than a distraction.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us achieve this!
As you know, we document student attendance throughout the school year. At the start of the day, this information helps us to ensure that all students are where they are supposed to be and safe. Throughout the school year, this information can be extremely helpful for understanding a child’s experience at school and whether there are patterns or indicators of challenges or disruption. Ultimately, being at school with their peers and school community is critical to a child’s success academically and socially. With all of this in mind, Lori Arsenault and I will be reaching out to those families whose students have missed between 10-20 percent of school days this year.
We do not want this to feel punitive or judgemental in nature. We are hoping to extend support and open communication with you to see if there is anything we can do to help your child be here at school. We understand that illnesses, family circumstances, and the occasional need for a day off are a reality in all of our lives; however, we are always concerned about the social, emotional and academic impacts that can arise with a high number of absences.
Thank you for your understanding,
Michelle Pitts and Lori Arsenault
Parent Information for Field Day 2025.
Field Day is a fun outdoor activity day for grade K - 4. It is scheduled for Friday, May 29, 2026 from 8:40 - 12:35. The rain date is Monday, June 1, 2026. The event will take place on the lower playground at RES. Volunteers are needed. Please use this link to sign up. Field Day Sign up genius 2026
All grade levels will be given a colored bandana, it would be great if your child could wear a t-shirt that matches the color of the bandana to school that day.
The colors are as follows:
4th black
3rd dark green
2nd Blue
Gr 1 Red
K Yellow
Field Day Menu Change:
Hot Dog, Watermelon, Celery and Carrot Sticks, and Chips
Parfait and sunbutter sandwiches are still available as well.
If we have a rain out we will run a normal Friday pizza menu- and push this menu to the rain date.
Other things to consider for your child for Field Day are: apply sunscreen and or bug spray at home before school, wear sneakers, pack DRY CLOTHES, and a water bottle with the student's name on it. This is a regular school day. School lunch will be offered or your child can bring home lunch. We will eat outside picnic style.
Wild Symphony
Fun in the BRIGHT sun!
A Chef Visits Preschool!
- 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 BEFORE we line up all the children.
- Days for family visits are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
- Lunch times are:
Kindergarten-11:45-12:10
First Grade-12:15-12:40
Second Grade-12:15-12:40
Third Grade- 11:15-11:40
Fourth Grade-11:15-11:40
SAU 50 Connections
In an effort to create a ONE STOP SHOP for families, we publish the RES and RJH newsletter on Thursdays and share the link in one place:). Also provided are the central office's SAU 50 newsletter and my monthly board report.
Teacher Appreciation Week: Thank You!
A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered and donated to make Teacher Appreciation Week such a success! Your contributions to the raffle prizes and Charcuterie Board Day truly showed our staff how much they are valued. A Special Thank You to Alli Salzer and Lindsay Beynon for planning a “Sunsational” Week for RES staff, and to Tanya Soares (Cook), Liz Nickerson, and Kate Benson (Trotter) for planning a “Road Trip” for RJH Staff! Check out our Facebook page for pictures!
Harvey's Embroidery Webstore Update
Orders from the Harvey's webstore are ready! If you selected "send home with student" at checkout, they will be sent home tomorrow (Thursday). All others will be at the office of the school you selected.
***********************************************************Bike Rodeo
Get ready to ride! Join the Rye PTA and Rye Public Safety for a fun and educational afternoon.
Date: Sunday, Jun 14, 2026
Time: 1PM–2:30PM
Location: Rye Elementary School
Activities: Helmet fitting, bike inspections, safe riding tips, and a skills practice course!
Highlights: A Bike Parade for all ages starts at 2:15PM!
Volunteers: We need your help to make this a success! Bike Rodeo Volunteer Sign Up Link (PS: RJH and PHS kids can volunteer too!)
Registration: Please fill out the waiver via the Registration Link
Flyer: Bike Rodeo 2026 Flyer.png
Riptide Bash
Celebrate the season with beach vibes and good times!
Date: Jun 5, 2026
Time: 6PM–8PM
Location: Rye Junior High
Who: Students and families K–8.
Featuring: Dancing, snacks, games, face painting, crafts
New! Cornhole Tournament for Grades 5-8 (stay tuned for sign-ups)
Entry: Donations benefiting the Rye PTA will be accepted at entry.
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ASE Summer Camp
Don't forget to secure your spot for enrichment camp!
Dates: Jun 22, 2026–Jun 26, 2026
Schedule: 8:30AM–3PM daily.
Offerings: Includes Cooking and Gardening, Art Studio Fun, Rock Band, French Enrichment, and more.
Registration: Sign up now at my.cheddarup.com/c/ase-camp-2026.
Contact Information
Email: mpitts@sau50.org
Website: https://res.sau50.org
Location: 461 Sagamore Road, Rye, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 436-4731