Free flu shots through Dec. 12 at Meijer!
While learning remotely, our students taking Art got a chance to research many famous artists and recreate one of their masterpieces with a modern or different twist on it. The creativity and divergence in thinking was awesome. Here are a few pieces of their work (done from home).
Join us in Spirit Week NEXT WEEK. Virtual and F2F, we would love for you to join! Our student leaders have some great activities planned.
It is so great to have students back in the building. Some of our students moved around the commons to explore equations. Conversations about math or like music to the ears.
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
Join us for live announcements tomorrow at 8:00. We will be drawing names to recognize respect, pride, and integrity in our students.
https://youtu.be/kEe5zaMNycM
Good Afternoon Parents,
The second semester, beginning on January 25th, is approaching quickly. At this point, we are asking asking families to make a decision about your final learning choice (F2F or Virtual) for the 2nd semester. With this information, behind the scenes, we will work to adjust staffing, space, technology, and learning tools to create the safest and most supportive learning environment for your student. If you are returning from virtual to face to face, someone from the school will reach out to schedule electives based on availability, doing our best to meet everyone's needs. We continue to be appreciative of your partnership through the challenges are all facing. We are in this together, on the same team, to provide the best opportunity for your student.
Please help us...we need everyone to complete this survey! Please click the link below for a survey to select your final learning choice (F2F or Virtual) for the 2nd semester. If you have more than one child in our building, please fill it out for every student. This needs to be completed by Monday, December 7.
https://forms.gle/uEu7Fxg661WJmi53A
Have a Great Afternoon!
We recognized our Rocket Slip winners on Wednesday last week and captured a few of the deliveries with photos. Help is give them a big Rocket Three (clap-clap-clap). Great job! Respect...Pride...Integrity...The Rocket Way.
We are proud of our students for making the flip to remote learning. This graphic provides great reminders of what distance learning looks like now.
Rocket City...here are the meal pick up times for the district. Select the time and location that works best for you. You do not have to pick up from the building your student attends. Choose any location.
Please take advantage of this resource.
A big ROCKET Three for our RoCKET Slip winners this week. The building may be closed, but the ROCKET WAY is on display more than ever. Respect...pride...integrity!
Friday (tomorrow) and next Wednesday are half days. We will follow the half day schedule below.
Meal pick up is today at the middle school from 11-1.
Normally, we use our communication platforms to highlight students or provide information. Normally, we are intentional about not even including teacher names because it really is about the students, but tonight. after a week of distance learning, we want to give a shout out to the teachers. They have flipped everything they’re doing upside down and are working hard to SERVE the community. They are modeling growth mindset and vulnerability as everyone has become a first-year teacher. Nobody went into teaching with this vision of teaching in mind, but RPMS staff are modeling problem-solving, resiliency, and compassion. When students, families, and teachers all work together, we are seeing amazing things during a difficult time. Great job Rockets!
Disclaimer-teachers remove masks when alone in their classroom with the door shut and photos were zoomed in from a distance with a lightning quick visit.
We will be running live announcements on Friday. Since we don't have students in the building, we will have teachers representing 7th grade and 8th grade for our distanced competition (Magic Carpet). Tune in Friday at 8:45. We will also draw Rocket Slip winners and some special distance learner recognitions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NxPM58rZ2g&feature=youtu.be
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.
We have about 10 more minutes to pick up meals today. Remember, we also have a pick up on Thursday from 11 until 1 o’clock.
The ripple effect is a powerful thing.... Today, student council has asked you to reach out to someone and send them a note of appreciation. One of our students did jut that and then let us know. The act of kindness lifted the spirits of another student AND letting us know about it brightened our day...see how the ripples just keep going? We love our students and their kindness toward others. There is a lot of the day left for your act of kindness. Check out this great example of simple acts that go a long way.
Please check out the Kindness Challenge put together by our Student Council. We would love to see or hear about what you do.
November is typically a time of year when we focus on gratitude. With all of the chaos of 2020 and how much we cannot control, we can control our attitudes toward the chaos. We can still be kind. Let’s show our community and our family some Rocket Kindness over the next couple of weeks.
You can still check out library books and ebooks during remote learning!
Simply place a hold on your selections through the online card catalogue (see attached). Search for books by author, title, genre, or specific keywords (such as football or ghost).
When your order is available, you will receive an email with instructions for picking up your books at school.
