Important Dates
December 14
Mall in the Hall at 12:45 PM, Families welcome!
December 22
Early Release (12:30 for pick ups, 12:45 buses arrive for students)
January 3
Staff Meeting
January 4
Bowling Trip (Grades 3 and 4)
January 5
"La Pequeña Gallina Roja" (The Little Red Hen in Spanish)
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM in room 131, Third Grade Families Welcome!
Bowling Trip, Snow Date (Grades 3 and 4)
All School Assemblies for the Year (Families Invited)
January 12 (Music concert featuring grades 3 and 4!!!!)
February 9 (Blue Ribbon Celebration!)
April 19 (Earth Day)
May 17 (French Music Assembly)
June 7 (Music concert featuring K-2!!)
Important Links
A Note from Mrs. Pitts
Dear RES Families and Supporters,
This will be the last newsletter of 2023! I like to think that everyone will read my newsletter the Thursday before break but I am realistic and practical. Have a wonderful winter break and please join us in some fun winter spirit next week (see chart below).
Have a great weekend,
Michelle Pitts, RES Principal
December Tidbit
Holiday Parties
Parties: When planning, keep in mind the following recommendations from the Wellness Committee for all parties:
*We do ask that room parents/guardians email Lori Flint all food choices a week ahead so there are no surprises and Mrs. Flint can process whether these are safe for all students in a particular class. Please email her if you have questions! lflint@sau50.org
The Riptide Rye-thms
Stocking Elves
Of the Day Day!
One of my favorite activities of the year, Principal of the Day! It gives me an opportunity to train future leaders. The PTA raffles these experiences at Trunk or Treat (Art Teacher of the Day, Music Teacher of the Day, etc) so students can experience what it is like to be an educator for just one day. My quote of the day, "Principals don't walk, we run!" Such a fun experience with an incredible future leader.
Lunch with Students
We do allow 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.
- Email resoffice@sau50.org if you would like to attend with the date/time (starting October 1). 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.
- 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.
- 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
RJH Connection
PTA News
Thank you to all who donated and volunteered for the Stocking Elves this past weekend. With your generosity we were able to make 1500 stockings AND each child who is participating will get a stuffy, a book, and a new toy! This community is amazing! Proud to be a part of spreading this holiday cheer!! And Molly Daniels- thank you for being the Seacoast's own little Santa and leading this pack of elves!
1-Do you have an interest in being more involved in the PTA? In say the Treasurer role or President role? This year marks Ryan’s 4th and I am in year 2! Let us know if you are interested and want to chat further!
2. COOKIE ELVES!!! - Help us spread a little holiday cheer in the form of baked goods to our staff next week! Please use the below sign up genius to sign up to bring a dozen ( or more) to your child's school at drop off. PTA peeps will be there in the morning to grab from your car to make it easy! The staff loves this so lets make it yummy!!!
3. Rye Riptides swag! Make someone happy with their new Riptides gear this holiday! Riptides gear
4. Polar Plunge- NYE is fast approaching! See this fun event on New Years Day with proceeds benefitting Make a Wish of New Hampshire! BRRR
5. Save the date! Ice Skating at Strawbery Banke Wednesday January 24th, at 4:30 and 7pm. We will send out sign up geniuses for this in January!
Contact Information
Email: mcosta@sau50.org
Website: https://res.sau50.org
Location: 461 Sagamore Road, Rye, NH, USA
Phone: (603) 436-4731