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Principal’s Corner Welcome to Rising Sun Elementary School! It’s hard to believe that the first interim period is already over. It has been exciting to watch students learn and grow. One of our goals this year is to to help students understand their role as the one in charge of their own feeling, thinking, and learning behaviors. When students feel a sense of ownership, they want to engage in academic tasks and persist in learning. We continue to reinforce children’s positive behavior, emphasizing the use of reinforcing teacher language as our students strive to, “Respect Self * Respect Others * Respect the Environment.” We want RSES to be a place where children feel happy and engaged and where parents/guardians feel welcome and involved. We look forward to collaborating with this great community as we work together to make certain every student has a great year! Sincerely, Mrs. Cindy Fitzpatrick RSES Tiger Gazette Mrs. Cindy Fitzpatrick Mrs. Sherri Isaac Principal Assistant Principal October/November 2018 Academic Calendar: ➢ Monday, Nov. 5 - End of 1st Marking Period ➢ Tuesday, Nov. 6 - Schools closed for students ➢ Wednesday, Nov. 14 - Report Cards sent home ➢ Wednesday, Nov. 21 - Schools closed for students and 10mo staff, Thanksgiving Holiday ➢ Thursday, Nov. 22 - Friday, Nov. 23 - Schools/Offices closed, Thanksgiving Holiday ➢ Friday, Dec. 7 - Interim Period ends ➢ Monday, Dec. 17 - Interims sent home ➢ Monday, Dec. 24 thru Tuesday, Jan 1 - Schools/Offices closed for Winter Holiday ➢ Wednesday, Jan. 2 - Schools closed for Students and 10mo Staff, Winter Holiday School Safety Updates: During the month of September, all students participated in lessons teaching them about what to do if there is an active threat in or around the building. Teachers read the book, I’m Not Scared… I’m Prepared to students and used the terms, shepherd, sheep, and wolf to refer to the teacher, students, and intruder. Students are prepared and empowered to react in the event of an active threat. We will be holding our first ALICE drill on the morning of October 25th. Students and staff will be made aware that they are participating in a drill and that it is not a real situation. During this drill, students will practice what they have learned. On the afternoon of November 16, 2018, we will be participating in a Red Man drill. This drill is led by the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. During this drill, a police officer will dress up in a padded red suit and act as the intruder. Students and staff will be made aware of the drill and that the person in the suit is not an actual bad guy. After the drill, we will debrief with all students and they will have an opportunity to see the police officer who was dressed as the red man. This drill has been performed in many other schools in the county and has received positive feedback from those who have participated. Keep an eye out for more information concerning this drill as we get closer to the date. ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ ➔ Car Rider Loop and the Parking Lot: We would greatly appreciate it if parents choosing to transport children to school in the morning use the car loop. In order to keep all students safe and keep the flow of traffic moving, students should not be dropped off in the bus loop or parking lot. It is not safe for students to cross in front of the buses even when accompanied by an adult. We realize that traffic gets backed up and you may have to wait in the car rider line for several minutes, but please remember that the safety of all students is our first concern. In the morning, doors to the building from the car loop will open at 8:40 AM. Please do not release your child from your car until the school doors are opened and staff members are present. To increase the efficiency of the car loop, we ask that all adults remain in the car. Our school staff will assist students who need help getting out of the car. Please have students ready to get out of the car upon your arrival. This includes having shoes and coats on, book bags packed, and all materials readily available for a quick exit. Staff will enter the building and close all doors promptly at 9:00 am. If you arrive after 9:00 am you must accompany your child inside and sign your child in at the main office. Thank you for helping to make our arrival and dismissal procedures safe!
Transcript of RSES Tiger Gazette...shaking knocks you down, or something falls on you. For more information please...
Principal’s CornerWelcome to Rising Sun Elementary School! It’s hard to believe that the first interim period is already over. It has been exciting to watch students learn and grow. One of our goals this year is to to help students understand their role as the one in charge of their own feeling, thinking, and learning behaviors. When students feel a sense of ownership, they want to engage in academic tasks and persist in learning. We continue to reinforce children’s positive behavior, emphasizing the use of reinforcing teacher language as our students strive to, “Respect Self * Respect Others * Respect the Environment.” We want RSES to be a place where children feel happy and engaged and where parents/guardians feel welcome and involved. We look forward to collaborating with this great community as we work together to make certain every student has a great year!Sincerely,Mrs. Cindy Fitzpatrick
RSES Tiger GazetteMrs. Cindy Fitzpatrick Mrs. Sherri IsaacPrincipal Assistant Principal
October/November 2018
Academic Calendar:➢ Monday, Nov. 5 - End of 1st Marking Period➢ Tuesday, Nov. 6 - Schools closed for students➢ Wednesday, Nov. 14 - Report Cards sent home➢ Wednesday, Nov. 21 - Schools closed for students
and 10mo staff, Thanksgiving Holiday➢ Thursday, Nov. 22 - Friday, Nov. 23 -
Schools/Offices closed, Thanksgiving Holiday➢ Friday, Dec. 7 - Interim Period ends➢ Monday, Dec. 17 - Interims sent home➢ Monday, Dec. 24 thru Tuesday, Jan 1 -
Schools/Offices closed for Winter Holiday➢ Wednesday, Jan. 2 - Schools closed for Students and
10mo Staff, Winter Holiday
School Safety Updates: During the month of September, all students participated in lessons teaching them about what to do if there is an active threat in or around the building. Teachers read the book, I’m Not Scared… I’m Prepared to students and used the terms, shepherd, sheep, and wolf to refer to the teacher, students, and intruder. Students are prepared and empowered to react in the event of an active threat. We will be holding our first ALICE drill on the morning of October 25th. Students and staff will be made aware that they are participating in a drill and that it is not a real situation. During this drill, students will practice what they have learned.
On the afternoon of November 16, 2018, we will be participating in a Red Man drill. This drill is led by the Cecil County Sheriff’s Office. During this drill, a police officer will dress up in a padded red suit and act as the intruder. Students and staff will be made aware of the drill and that the person in the suit is not an actual bad guy. After the drill, we will debrief with all students and they will have an opportunity to see the police officer who was dressed as the red man. This drill has been performed in many other schools in the county and has received positive feedback from those who have participated. Keep an eye out for more information concerning this drill as we get closer to the date.
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Car Rider Loop and the Parking Lot:We would greatly appreciate it if parents choosing to transport children to school in the morning use the car loop. In order to keep all students safe and keep the flow of traffic moving, students should not be dropped off in the bus loop or parking lot. It is not safe for students to cross in front of the buses even when accompanied by an adult. We realize that traffic gets backed up and you may have to wait in the car rider line for several minutes, but please remember that the safety of all students is our first concern. In the morning, doors to the building from the car loop will open at 8:40 AM. Please do not release your child from your car until the school doors are opened and staff members are present. To increase the efficiency of the car loop, we ask that all adults remain in the car. Our school staff will assist students who need help getting out of the car. Please have students ready to get out of the car upon your arrival. This includes having shoes and coats on, book bags packed, and all materials readily available for a quick exit. Staff will enter the building and close all doors promptly at 9:00 am. If you arrive after 9:00 am you must accompany your child inside and sign your child in at the main office. Thank you for helping to make our arrival and dismissal procedures safe!
The Great Southeast ShakeOut:
On Thursday, Oct. 18, all CCPS schools will participate in the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill.
Millions of people worldwide will practice how to Drop, Cover, and Hold at 2:35pm on Thursday, Oct. 18 for the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills!
Major earthquakes may happen anywhere you live, work, or travel. The ShakeOut is our chance to practice how to protect ourselves, and for everyone to become prepared.
Why is a “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” drill important? To respond quickly you must practice often. You may only have seconds to protect yourself in an earthquake before strong shaking knocks you down, or something falls on you.
For more information please visit:https://www.shakeout.org/southeast/
Mrs. Cindy Fitzpatrick Mrs. Sherri IsaacPrincipal Assistant Principal
October/November 2018
PTA Trick or Treat NightFriday, Oct. 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
This is by far one of our most well attended events! ALL RSES students are welcome to attend.
This year we are staggering the start times per grade level. By designating times we hope that this will free up some of our parking and congestion issues. Please don’t worry - we will have plenty of candy for everyone, no matter what time you arrive.
Designated times are:❖ 5:30pm: PS - Grade 1❖ 6:00pm: Grade 2 - Grade 3❖ 6:30pm: Grade 4 - Grade 5
This year the fun will start at the outside Cafeteria doors and run in the opposite direction from years past.
Kinship Caregivers GroupWednesday, Oct. 24
9:30 am
Rising Sun Area Relative Caregivers are invited to join Mrs. Alexis Frazier, Family Outreach Worker, for coffee and donuts at a “getting to know you” event at Rising Sun Elementary. Mrs. Frazier will provide resources to your family, allowing you to build a network of support for relative caregivers in the Rising Sun Community.
Reservations are not required but helpful. For questions please contact Mrs. Frazier at 410-658-5925 or 410-658-5535.
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PTA Box Tops for Education:
Classrooms are currently competing to collect the most Box Tops! The class that collects the most Box Tops will win a fun prize to be determined at a later date. So clip along the dotted line and send in those Box Tops by Friday, Oct. 19!
Joe Corbi Pick Up: PTA invites you to come pick up your Joe Corbi’s order on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 3:30pm - 6:00pm in the Cafeteria. Due to our limited space we are not able to hold orders. Please make arrangements for pick up on this day. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Red Ribbon WeekMonday, Oct. 22 - Friday, Oct. 26
Join in the fun and honor Red Ribbon Weekby participating in these fun theme days:
➢ Monday, Oct. 22 - It's Crazy to Do Drugs Dress "crazy"...have fun and be creative with your crazy outfit! (Mismatched clothes/socks/shoes, hats, hairstyles)
➢ Tuesday, Oct 23 - We are Superheroes, NOT Zeroes. Dress like a superhero! Wear a superhero shirt/costume or wear your RSES t-shirt
➢ Wednesday, Oct 24 - Say "No" to Drugs and "Yes" to...Complete the paper sent home. Bring it to school today to share during Morning Meeting.
➢ Thursday, Oct. 25 - “I'm Red-y to Say No to Drugs” Wear red to communicate you say “no” to drugs.
➢ Friday, Oct. 26 - Say “BOO” to Bad Choices Wear your favorite Halloween shirt or Orange and Black
RSES Tiger Gazette
Mrs. Cindy Fitzpatrick Mrs. Sherri IsaacPrincipal Assistant Principal
October/November 2018
RSES Birthday Club:
In lieu of parents bringing cupcakes and other food items into the classroom/lunchroom to celebrate a students’ birthday, Pleasant View Baptist Church has volunteered their time to help us implement our RSES Birthday Club this year.
Students will receive an invitation in their classroom to bring their packed or purchased lunch to the stage where they will sit at a decorated table during their lunch shift, with a friend of their choosing, to eat their lunch. We will celebrate the last Friday of every month.
Pleasant View Baptist Church will provide a small gift bag filled with non-food items for the birthday student and will lead a chorus of “Happy Birthday” for all students celebrating. Those students with a summer birthday will be invited throughout the year to come celebrate.
Due to the limited space we are not able to invite parents to participate in this event at this time. We also remind everyone that we are no longer able to approve cupcakes or other food items for birthday celebrations.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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Upcoming Field Trips:
★ Milburn Orchards○ Thursday, Nov. 1 - Kindergarten
★ Fair Hill Nature Center Dates:○ Friday, Nov. 9 - Mrs. Finley/Mrs. Yaun○ Tuesday, Nov. 13 - Mrs. Crowl○ Thursday, Nov. 15 - Mrs. Evans/Mrs. Mullin
RSES Annual Turkey Trot Food-raiser:The students of RSES will again take part in the Turkey Trot Fun Run during Art, Media, Music, PE, and IA. This is a student event that will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 20.
For this event we are collecting food donations to help fill local food banks for the holidays. Between Monday, Nov. 12 - Friday, Nov. 16, we are asking for these food donations from the following grade levels:❏ PS - PK: Bagged or Boxed Cereal/Oatmeal❏ K: Canned Vegetables/Canned Fruit❏ Gr 1: Boxed Mashed Potatoes/Canned Sweet Potatoes❏ Gr 2: Boxed Macaroni & Cheese/Canned Soup❏ Gr 3: Boxed Stuffing/Canned Meat (Chicken/Tuna)❏ Gr 4: Gravy/Cranberry Jelly/Crunchy Onions❏ Gr 5: Boxed Dessert/Pasta/Canned Pasta Sauce
We are also accepting donations of gently used or new Bike Helmets. If you wish to donate an item not on this list please be sure it is a non-perishable food item. Donation is not mandatory for students to participate in the Turkey Trot. THANK YOU!!
Picture Retake Day:Picture retake day will happen on Friday, Nov. 2. Order forms will come home for those studentswho missed this day. If you are having your student retake their picture please follow the instructions in the packet you purchased.
Food Distribution Days:Cecil County Public Schools in cooperation with the Maryland Food Bank are proud to offer Food Distribution Days for those in need on the following dates from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.● Thursday, Oct. 11 - North East Elementary● Tuesday, Oct. 16 - Perryville Middle● Thursday, Nov. 8 - Bay View Elementary● Tuesday, Nov. 13 - Perryville Elementary● Thursday, Dec. 6 - North East Elementary● Tuesday, Dec. 11 - Perryville Middle
No ID necessary. For questions please contact Shannon Woods at 410-996-6238 or Kim Chiominto at 410-996-0130.
American Education WeekMonday, Nov. 12 - Friday, Nov. 16
We will be celebrating American Education Week along with Marking Period Awards. Teachers are working diligently on their schedules now and more information will be sent home soon.
Book Fair:The Book Fair will take place during student Media time beginning Monday, Oct. 29 - Friday, Nov. 2. Wednesday, Oct. 31, parents and students may visit until 3:30pm and Thursday, Nov. 1, parents and students may visit until 5:00pm. PS and PK students will be given a time during the week that will be determined and sent home soon.
RSES Tiger Gazette
Mrs. Cindy Fitzpatrick Mrs. Sherri IsaacPrincipal Assistant Principal
October/November 2018
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RSES PTA is looking for crafters!!
To SupportRising Sun Elementary School PTA
November 17th, 2018From 9:00am-3:00pm
At Rising Sun Elementary$20 for a 10’x10’ space$15 for a 5’x10’ space
Contact Lizz Galley at [email protected] or Farrah Kind at [email protected]
for more information.
RSES PTA Wreath Orders:Christmas Wreaths
The holiday season is quickly approaching. Rising Sun Elementary School’s PTA will be selling wreaths to the community. The wreaths are being made just days beforedelivery with greens provided by Duvall’s Tree Farm. All wreaths are made from Fraser Fir, which is the premium Christmas tree grown in the United States.
Pre-sale order forms and payments are due by November 16th.
Flyer coming home soon!
What’s else is happening with PTA?
● Bigfoot Fundraiser: Monday, Nov. 5 & Tuesday, Nov. 6● Wreath Orders Due: Friday, Nov. 16 (flyer coming)● PTA Holiday Bazaar: Saturday, Nov. 17 ● Wreath Pickup: Thursday, Nov. 29 (time TBD)● Movie Night: Friday, Nov. 30 (Movie TBD)
Want to know what your child will learn this year?
Go to...● https://www.ccps.org/● Click on “Instruction”● Use the drop down menu
to find a specific content area
RSES Business Partner, Joe Shephard,Shephard Design Company, and Mrs.
Fitzpatrick, Principal :)
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