Reeths-Puffer Elementary

Remote Learning Day Tomorrow Good Afternoon R-PEL Families, A short time ago Mr. Edwards communicated to our community that we will have a remote learning day tomorrow. All R-PEL teachers have communicated their learning plan to their students for tomorrow's remote learning. Many teachers and parents have also been in communication regarding the details about their remote learning opportunities. While the plan is for us to be asynchronous (meaning videos, websites and links through an online platform), there may be some variation based on what the teachers feel is best for their students. All information will be communicated to the students via Google Classroom and SeeSaw. Please know and understand that this is our first "remote" snow day...so there may be some bumps. Have a great night! Paul

Meet our Parent Support Partner, Chace Willard! CHACE CAN HELP • Navigate resources for parents that have youth with complex needs • Connect with other parents with similar lived experience • Advocate alongside you when working with the school or a child-serving system

Links below to the R-P Holiday light show: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ARGcts-PfuMmpLJ-Y8UQi_6LKa0ayU7jVH4nXf40ejY/mobilepresent?slide=id.p https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/19z_l1MHxXXE1gl-IKnmJQsmXiQwqbhU0c36GG8einog/edit Community light show and a great cause. Hope to see you there.

Shop with a Cop. A program within the Muskegon Township Police. $100 gift cards presented to three students. Thank you, to all those who serve our community and keep us safe.

High school Impact group bringing presents to our students. Great work from a great group of students.

Reeths-Puffer Schools was awarded a Drug-Free Communities Support Program grant by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The $125,000 annual grant, renewable for 5 years, will support the Straight Talk About Tough Stuff (STATS) Coalition focused on youth vaping tobacco and drug use prevention.

Free flu shots through Dec. 12 at Meijer!

Good morning Parents and Guardians, There was no “playbook” for how to “do school” in a pandemic. As such, we’ve researched, learned, implemented, adjusted, succeeded in some cases, and temporarily failed in other cases. One thing we haven’t done is stopped trying to do our best for our kids. One thing we’ve heard consistently from parents about our “virtual or remote” environment is “We want R-P teachers teaching our kids.” Well, while it won’t be easy, we have figured out how to make that happen, while still honoring every request for either F2F (face-to-face) or virtual. If you want to learn the specifics, at the end of this message is a 14 minute YouTube video where I explain what will likely be happening for the 2nd semester. The video was created for us to use as a springboard for preparing for 2nd semester. It is relevant to each of you and your students as you prepare for the 2nd semester, beginning on January 25, 2021. If you don’t want to watch the video, here is the “gist”: Whether you choose F2F or Virtual, it will be with a Reeths-Puffer teacher. There are multiple ways to accomplish this, and they are spelled out in the video. IF you fell in love with Edmentum first semester and would be devastated to not have it, we have a limited number of licenses for 2nd semester. You would just need to let your child’s building Principal know that. Because this is NEW information (R-P teachers teaching virtual), it is only fair to re-survey people to get their choice based upon this new information. Expect a survey to come out from your student’s building Principal this week. I’m asking that you consider your choice and we need 100% of parents to complete the survey. At the deadline of the most recent survey, only 79% of people had made a choice. We can’t make great decisions for kids and staff without accurate information. The survey will literally be one question; F2F or virtual for the 2nd semester. FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS- Please watch the video NEXT STEPS- 100% completion of 2nd semester survey Here is a link to the video: https://youtu.be/co8nul9LHeI Stay well, Rockets! Sincerely, Steve

Free and Reduced Lunch Application Apply for meal benefits for your students at LunchApp.com. LunchApp.com will walk you through the process in just a few minutes. Your completed application will be sent to your school district so your children can receive benefits quickly and confidentially.

Looking for a Job? Be the difference in a student’s life and give back to the community. We’re looking for reading interventionists to help our kindergarten – 3rd graders thrive, and your time helps create a brighter future. Visit mieducationcorps.org for more information and apply to serve with Michigan Education Corps K-3 Reading Corps, or contact your principal for more information.

Our Food Pantry is stocked and open. If you or a family you know is in need of assistance please contact Sherrie Foster at fosters@reeths-puffer.org or call 231-744-4777 x 2013. Arrangements will be made to meet your needs whether small or large. All health / safety precautions will be observed.

Apply for meal benefits for your students at LunchApp.com. LunchApp.com will walk you through the process in just a few minutes. Your completed application will be sent to your school district so your children can receive benefits quickly and confidentially.

Many of you have had the opportunity to meet Chace Willard, our Parent Outreach Specialist through HealthWest. For those of you who have not, please access the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IAzHytmqfeD16h0l8QCn575tGMvvqu9g/view

Be the difference in a student’s life and give back to the community. We’re looking for reading interventionists to help our kindergarten – 3rd graders thrive, and your time helps create a brighter future. Visit mieducationcorps.org for more information and apply to serve with Michigan Education Corps K-3 Reading Corps, or contact your principal for more information.

Adding a presence for our Rocket Virtual students. It is nice to see their faces in our building. RV parents, please work at getting your pics sent in so we can fill our hallway with all RV students.

The Magic Pumpkin Patch brought R-PEL some fun outside and some math inside

The Magic Pumpkin Seeds Worked! Our students will all have a pumpkin to bring home.

Spirit Week! Monday, October 5th - Friday, October 9th https://docs.google.com/document/d/17ASyDU0CwcI0_nAzELaFAc70d_0zfO1WreaSEKFlOqU/edit?usp=sharing

October Lunch and Breakfast Menu. https://dochub.com/paulklimsza/DL7JlEGV1NO5MGBwrWe0oa/elementary-october-pdf?dt=QtkVJQwE531uRiog6xUx

Two Important Reminders For Tomorrow 1. It is a half day of school, elementary student's dismiss at 12:00. 2. Hat Day to support the Muskegon Humane Society, $1.00. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NlUUTPgyG7PNbIb9Xw3tkrZ1e3OfaGzHGduzXP8qGCM/edit?usp=sharing