Important Dates
January 20
No School
January 21
STEM Odyssey Program for Preschool and K
January 24
Concert Grades 3 and 4 (8:30 AM)
January 31
Report Card Day
Community Assemblies for the Year:
January 24: Concert for Grades 3 and 4
February 14
April 18: Earth Day
May 16: World Language Concert
June 6: Concert for Grades K-2
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 Families,
I wanted to send a thank you to the community for watching students when they come to RES after school hours and understanding our need to keep hallways and classrooms clear for so many reasons. We want to support our evening custodians in all that they need to get done, protect student and staff confidentiality by not having students enter classrooms after school hours and ensure our school expectations are the same when the day ends. If you have any questions or thoughts, please feel free to email me any time!
ALSO, we have approved the 2025-2026 school calendar! Here it is. I have also linked it to the resources at the top of this newsletter where it will remain for the rest of the year.
LASTLY, I wanted ALL families to know that our Grade 4 Celebration and our Grade Level Celebrations of Growth will occur on June 13. The schedule is as follows:
Grade 4 at 9:00 AM
Grade 2 at 10:15 AM
Grade 1 at 12:45 PM
Grade 3 at 1:45 PM
The last day for Kindergarten is June 11!
Warmly,
Michelle Pitts
Rye Elementary School is presently registering Kindergarten and Grade 1 (new students entering RES only) students for the 2024-2025 school year. Our Kindergarten program is a full day program. It is important that all students register so that we can plan classes for next year. We are already in the planning and budgeting process so please register right away.
You can register at:
https://sau50.powerschool.com/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=2327135.
Once approved, you will receive instructions on how register for Power School and complete
forms online.
Please register early. Details are online at the RES webpage. http://res.sau50.org/
Students chronological age will be age 5 to enter kindergarten or age 6 to enter Grade 1
on or before September 30 of the year the student plans to enter school. There will be Kindergarten Orientation information announced in the spring, as well as details regarding kindergarten screening.
- If you have a child with a food allergy/sensitivity or have questions about our menu so you can ensure the widest selection of food for your particular child, PLEASE reach out to me and I will connect you with our kitchen staff so you can get the attention you need and your child can have the lunch experience they deserve:)!
Special Education Parent Partnership Group Monthly Meetings
The mission of the Special Education Parent Partnership Group is to foster a supportive and collaborative community for parents of students with disabilities. We aim to create a space for open dialogue and collaboration between families and schools, where ideas can be shared and input can be provided to improve processes. Together we strive to enhance the overall well-being and success of our children within the special education community, ensuring equity and excellence across districts. Meetings are held at 6:30.
Please join us at our upcoming monthly meetings to listen to and interact with our guest speakers. All are welcome!
February 4, 2025 - Behavior with Laurie Hounam, BCBA, Rye School District
March 4, 2025 - Occupational Therapy with Jodi Fletcher, Occupational Therapist, Greenland School District
April 1, 2025 - Speech Therapy with Gina Henshaw, Speech Pathologist, Rye School District
May 6, 2025 - Psychological Services with Jen Drew, School Psychologist, Greenland School District
June 3, 2025 - IEP Documents with Stacey Kirby, Director of Special Education
Monthly meetings are held via Zoom, please use this link to join the upcoming meetings:
Meeting ID: 932 0194 3837
Passcode: 8tUTBP
Dyslexia and Specific Learning Disability Presentation
The SAU 50 Special Education Parent Partnership Group is sponsoring a Dyslexia and Specific Learning Disability Presentation on January 27, 2025, at 6:30 pm. Join us in person in the media center at Greenland Central School to learn about New Hampshire law and how it is implemented in our schools. We will also discuss when Dyslexia is a Specific Learning Disability that requires Special Education.
Speakers will include:
Lauren Teeden - Greenland Central School Assistant Principal/Curriculum Coordinator
Leah Weeks - Rye Elementary School Reading Specialist
Jennifer Thomas - Greenland Central School Reading Specialist
Corinne Sinclair - Greenland Central School Case Manager
Kaleen Edwards - Rye Elementary School Case Manager
Jenn Drew - Greenland Central School School Psychologist
Stacey Kirby - SAU 50 Director of Special Education
The presentation will be recorded.
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
Let's Talk About Race
The Power of Yet
Students in grade 4 demonstrated their growth mindset as they explored the power of YET. As we entered a new year, these fourth graders thought about a goal and will PERSEVERE (our January character trait) to achieve it in the months/years to come!
Third Grade Spanish Play
¡Hola familias!
After studying vocabulary associated with tortillas, third grade students prepared and performed their own creative version of La Pequeña Gallina Roja, where the little red hen makes tortillas. We discussed the nutrients found in tortillas, their cultural significance and the emotions displayed in the characters in the play in our World Language Health class and regular World Language class. The third graders did an excellent job presenting this story entirely in Spanish to families and staff members. Each student had an important role, from acting, narrating, and producing the play. I am so incredibly proud of their progress and hard work! ¡Buen trabajo! As always, thank you for your support at home. It makes all the difference!
RJH, SAU 50 Connection and the Principal Report for School Board
In an effort to create a ONE STOP SHOP for families, we are now publishing the RES and RJH newsletter on Thursdays and sharing the link in one place:)
Please find the latest edition of the SAU 50 Sensation here.
From Michelle: January SCHOOL BOARD REPORT
Skating at Strawbery Banke:
Monday, February 10, 2025
RES: 4:30-6:30pm
RJH: 7:00-9:00pm
Reserve your tickets here: 2025 Rye PTA Skating Event - Cheddar Up
Visit the Rye PTA website at: www.ryepta.org (Thank you, Cory Pavitt of Surfside Web Designs!)
Follow us: Facebook Instagram (@ryenhpta)
Contact Information
Email: mpitts@sau50.org
Website: https://res.sau50.org
Location: 461 Sagamore Road, Rye, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 436-4731