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 will come from teachers tomorrow.
April 10, 11 and 12
RJH Beetlejuice Performances (ALL)
Thu 4/10, 7pm; Fri 4/11, 7pm; Sat 4/12, 2pm & 6pm
April 14-18
Book Fair (ALL)
April 15
Pete the Cat Trip to Portsmouth (KINDERGARTEN)
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)
May 29
NHSPCA Projects (Kindergarten, families invited)
Charlotte's Web Field Trip (Grades 1 and 3)
Kindergarten Orientation at 6:30 PM (Adults only)
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)
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
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 wanted to let you know the classroom teaching assignments for the 2025-2026 school year. Please know that it is always the case that something unexpected could happen and changes could be made but this is what we know right now.
Kindergarten: Maggie Hanna and Vicki Scally
First Grade: Aimee Caruso and Ellen Jackson
Second Grade: Eileen Murphy, Jen Sabine, and Shannon Woodhouse
Third Grade: Amanda Goss and Eric Ross
Fourth Grade: Jacquie DeFreze, Diane Smaracko and TBA
*Based on this information and knowing we have had shifting in the last few years, if you have an extenuating circumstance related to placement, please email me as soon as possible!
As mentioned in a previous newsletter, Outdoor Education will no longer be a separate class but we are meeting (today actually) as much as needed to discuss how we can still ensure that outdoor education and our incredible resources are still utilized! All other Unified Arts teachers will remain the same for next year.
Our special education team will be shifting next year as we wish the fantastic Mrs. Fabrycki continued success as she relocates to Massachusetts to be closer to her family with her beautiful daughter:).
Thank you for your support, as always!
Michelle
This section is new and will be a feature for the next few weeks (or more) in response to the leadership survey I received. There were some aspects of our school that families wanted to know more about so we are trying to provide that information to all of you! One of the main areas of "wonder" was technology. Kate Morrison wanted to share with you some information on the SAMR model, one we aspire to as a school community.
The SAMR Model for Technology Integration
The SAMR model helps teachers use technology in a thoughtful way that enhances learning without overdoing screen time. It’s a way to think about how technology can be used in different ways to support students.
At the lower levels, technology might simply replace traditional tools, like using a tablet instead of paper for drawing. As teachers move to higher levels, technology helps students engage more deeply, like collaborating using technology, or creating projects they couldn’t do before.
The key idea is that when used right, technology is not just for more screen time, but for making learning more interactive, creative, and fun, while still balancing it with other activities. It’s all about using tech in a smart way to help students learn better.
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
Student Band: Thank you PTA
I wanted to say thank you again for the three child-sized guitars we received from the PTA last school year. Our music group is going strong and we are excited to perform at a spring vacation send-off concert later this month that will include a visit from WMUR!
Thank you again for your support!
Sincerely,
Caitlin Piper
Look What We Did!
We are proud to report that we collected an incredible amount of food for Gather, showcasing the strength and compassion of our school community. Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and supported this meaningful cause. The spirit of competition was alive, but the true victory lies in our collective effort to help those in need in our community. Congratulations to third grade for scoring 783 points! Your dedication and teamwork have earned you extra recess with Mrs. Pitts!
Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
We love our paraprofessionals! This week we celebrated the paraprofessionals at RES that work SO hard each and every day. They are a group of superstars that support all of our children in ways that go above and beyond. We calue them more than they know and we know you all do. We delivered a special treat to them today, "Thank you for being our peeps!"
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
Please join us for our PTA Meeting Tonight
Tuesday, April 1 · 6:30 – 7:30pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mup-fkdo-djd
ASE Registration is open
This is for both Session 5 and the Summer Camp!
ASE Session 5:
May 5-June 12
Sign up here: https://ase-session5.cheddarup.com
Summer Camp-ASE
June 23-27th
Sign up here: https://ase-summer-camp-2025.cheddarup.com
Fundraiser
Hanging Basket Sale
Perfect timing for Staff Appreciation and Mother’s Day!
Pick up May 5th 2-4:30pm or Delivery with fee.
https://spring-2025-plant-fundraiser.cheddarup.com
(Donations for Staff Appreciation Week also accepted on this page)
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Save the Date:
-Bike Rodeo: Sunday May 18th 1pm-2:30pm at RES
-Spring Family Party: Friday May 30th 6pm-8pm at RJH
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Digital Guardrails
Digital Guardrails anonymous short survey
Don’t Forget- the Seminar on Wednesday April 2nd @ 6:30pm at Portsmouth Middle School. Please see the attached flyer for more information! Get Kids Internet Safe Event Flyer
*Free childcare for the first 15 registered by March 31. To reserve a spot or for any questions, contact Chris Burke at cburke@sau52.org or 436-5781
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