Most Americans already received their stimulus payments and the 2021 Child Tax Credit, but for eligible people who don’t normally file tax returns, it’s not too late to claim these benefits from the #IRS.
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Reeths-Puffer Schools will be closed Thursday, Feb. 23 due to weather conditions.
Reeths-Puffer Schools will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 22 due to weather conditions.
Join for a week of FREE hands-on experience with machining and robotics at MCC’s Sturrus Technology Center in downtown Muskegon.
We begin at 8:00 a.m. each day, provide a free breakfast and lunch, and wrap up by 2:30 p.m.
We will meet with local employers looking to hire, allow you to explore a variety of careers in manufacturing and robotics, and provide hands-on experience in our applied technology labs.
Get your OSHA 10 Certification as well!
For more information visit www.mcc-upskill.org or call Shameika Johnson at 231.777.0375.
Any person who lives in Muskegon County and has a high school diploma or GED is likely eligible.
Lots of icy in the parking lots and sidewalks. Please be careful!
Reeths-Puffer Schools will be closed Friday, November 18 due to weather conditions.
STATS (Straight Talk About Tough Stuff) will be providing a space for parents to ask questions and learn more about youth substance use. The goal of this initiative is to educate students about the short-term and long-term consequences to negative choices. Additionally, we are hoping to open the door to family conversations around the topic.
Audience: Parents of grade 5-12 students.
Presenter: Nate Johnson (second from left in photo), Fresh Coast Alliance
When: Monday, September 12th at 6:30 pm -8:00 pm
Where: Reeths-Puffer Middle School
Questions: Contact Jennifer LaChapelle (lachapellej@reeths-puffer.org) or
Nate Johnson (natej@freshcoastalliance.org)
Spring Color Run/Walk at RP Intermediate! Sunday, May 22. Registration 12:15. Race at 1:00 pm. $5 per person - cash only! Funds to benefit the Health and Wellness Committee of RP Schools and Students.
Contact: shefferd@reeths-puffer.org or nautaa@reeths-puffer.org
Don't file a tax return? You can still claim your 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit!
See Publication 5486A: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5486a.pdf .
You may be eligible to up to $1,400 from the #IRS for your child.
Parent must claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit on their tax return to get this money.
Learn more at http://go.usa.gov/xtnRC
Filing a tax return is the only way to get the remainder of your 2021 Child Tax Credit. See #IRS Publication 5534G for more information! https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p5534g.pdf
Check out the #IRS special tips for the advance #ChildTaxCredit and filing your 2021 tax return. See: https://go.usa.gov/xtmAz
REETHS-PUFFER SCHOOLS JOB POSTING
K-12 Premiere Guest Paraprofessional
Reeths-Puffer Schools
Up to $85/day ($13.07/hr.)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Must be willing and able to serve as a Guest Paraprofessional in any of the District's buildings (Pre K-12).
If you are interested in learning more about paraprofessional opportunities at Reeths-Puffer Schools, please send an email to Rob Renes at
renesr@reeths-puffer.org
Menu Changes for This Week:
Tuesday 1/11
Breakfast: Mini strawberry cream cheese bagels
Lunch: Walking Cheesy Beef Tacos (and Cheesy Beef Quesadilla for RPI)
Wednesday 1/12
Breakfast: Froot Loops
Lunch: Chicken corn dogs (and chicken parm w/ rotini for RPI)
Thursday 1/13- AS ORIGINALLY MENUED
Breakfast: Strawberry-Banana yogurt w/ graham crackers
Lunch: Turkey & cheese sub (and chicken pot pie for RPI)
--> Strawberry Ice Cream Day!
Friday 1/14- AS ORIGINALLY MENUED
Breakfast: Mini Cinnamon Rolls
Lunch: French toast w/ turkey sausage (and hummus and pita power pack for RPI)
Good evening Rockets,
I regret to inform you that we will be closed on Monday, January 10 due to unsafe secondary road conditions.
Lighthouse Learning Centers childcare will still be available for those who utilize that service.
Good morning Rockets,
School will be closed today, Friday, January 7, due to road conditions.
Good evening Rockets,
R-P Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 6 due to current and projected impacts to our ability to safely transport students.
K-3 Reading Corps -
AmeriCorps stipend positions! Make a difference in our community and join Michigan Education Corps as an AmeriCorps Reading Interventionist. Reeths-PufferElementary is looking for a reading interventionist to give their time and talent to help our kids become successful readers and learners. Interventionists serve students one-on-one during school hours throughout the school year. No matter if you’re a recent grad, career changer, stay-at-home parent or retiree, you can make a great interventionist. No experience? No problem. Michigan Education Corps provides comprehensive training in scripted interventions proven to help students learn, so interventionists are well equipped to help students grow. Part-time and full-time positions are available.
Perks as an interventionist
● Receive a stipend every two weeks
● Complete experiential and training hours toward the Michigan Youth Development Associate (MI-YDA) credential
● Build your skills, network and resume
● Earn up to $4,441.50 for college tuition or federal student loans. Tutors 55 and older may gift the award to their child, grandchild, stepchild or foster child.
● Free health insurance
● Free childcare assistance for those who qualify
● Federal student loan forbearance
Ready to be the change for struggling students? Learn more and apply at mieducationcorps.org. Questions can be sent to Ariel DuVal-Zinn, Resourcing and Recruitment Partner at aduvalzinn@hopenetwork.org or call 616-729-2805.
Math and tents?? #PBL @PBLWorks
More to come…
The American Rescue Plan Act contains relief provisions for individual taxpayers, including some significant changes to the Child Tax Credit.
The Advance Child Tax Credit is not just available to taxpayers with children that file tax returns, but also to people with children who have low or no income.
To qualify for Advance Child Tax Credit payments, individuals must:
· Have a main home in the United States for more than half the year; and
· Have a qualifying child who is under age 18 at the end of 2021 and who has a valid Social Security number; and
· have earned income less than Modified Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of:
$75,000 or less for singles,
$112,500 or less for heads of household and
$150,000 or less for married couples filing a joint return and qualified widows and widowers
If you don't file a federal income tax return, you can still receive this credit! Use the Child Tax Credit Non-filer Sign-up Tool available on IRS.gov.