33 Lonetown Rd., Redding, CT 06896

P: (203) 938-2519 F: (203) 938-3251

TUESDAY’S NEWSDAY Mar. 10, 2020 ~ Vol. 19-20, Issue 26

THIS WEEK:

Wed., Mar. 11—Conversation with the Principals RES Café 6:30pm followed by the monthly PTA Meeting EVENING EVENT

Fri., Mar. 13—Early Dismissal 12:30pm PreSchool 12:50pm—K—Gr. 4

COMING UP SOON: Wed., Mar. 18: Tri-District Concert JBHS 6:30pm Fri., Mar. 27: Interim Reports go home Wed.—Fri., Apr. 1—3: Early Dismissal Gr. K—4 at 12:50pm PreS at 12:30pm Scholastic Book Fair—RES Big Gym

In this issue of TN:

SCHOOL NEWS FIRST

PTA NEWS SECOND

COMMUNITY EVENTS LAST

Message from our Principal

Office Contacts

Follow us on Twitter & Facebook

Message from PreSchool

Conversation with the Principals

STEM needs

Scholastic Book Fair Coming Soon

International Festival Save the Date

STEAM Festival Coming April 4

RES has openings in 3’s program

Restorative Practices

Gr. 4 Concert Band Rehearsal

Summer Academy 2020

PTA News

Followed by:

Community Events

Material for our next issue of Tuesday’s Newsday

must be received by Thurs., Mar. 12

Please email your PDF or publisher file to Bobbie at

bgranskog@er9.org

Tuesday's Newsday editor:

Bobbie Granskog, School Secretary,

Can be found in RES Main Office

(203) 938-2519 Ext. 304

Work Room Mailbox: B-2

bgranskog@er9.org

Please be sure you have a government

issued, photo ID on you for entry into the

school each and every time.

EVEN if we recognize you,

we will ask for your ID.

This is our policy.

MARCH

Dear RES Families, As many of you are aware, we are begin-ning to take precautionary measures regard-ing the Covid-19 virus. As we make chang-es to the students’ days and learning experi-ences, please understand that we are mak-ing these changes as precautions- cancel-ling some field trips that involve large groups, cancellation of the Tri-District Concert, etc. We will communicate these changes to families as they are made. We are currently working with Central Office administration to determine next steps. Administrators are on a daily call as we make decisions collaboratively. At this time, we are not sending separate curriculum work home for your child/children if they are staying home. Your child may continue to read, stop and jot their thoughts while read-ing and practice their math facts. As always, we are taking student and adult safety seriously. Thank you for your patience and cooperation. In partnership, Natalie Hammond

Message from our Principal, Ms. Natalie Hammond

Phone: 203 938-2519 Fax: 203 938-3251

Ms. Natalie Hammond, Principal nhammond@er9.org

Mr. Joseph Amodio, Assistant Principal jamodio@er9.org

Ms. Jennifer Del Conte, Director, Spec. Svcs. jdelconte@er9.org

Mrs. Jennifer Hankla, Supervisor, Spec. Svcs jhankla@er9.org

SUPPORT STAFF:

Mrs. Mary Burritt, School Secretary mburritt@er9.org Ext. 302 Registrar & Room Use

Mrs. Marilyn Caruso, Secretary, Spec Svcs. mcaruso@er9.org Ext. 312

Miss Bobbie Granskog, School Secretary bgranskog@er9.org Ext. 304 Budgets, Payroll & Tuesday’s Newsday

Mrs. Rachel Saluzzi, School Secretary rsaluzzi@er9.org Ext. 301 Assistant to School Principals School Dismissal Manager & Subs

OTHER FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS:

Nurse Oliver— Ext. 309

Library— Ext. 343

Kitchen — Ext. 351

You will find a complete list of telephone

extensions and email addresses for our

staff on our website.

www.reddingelementaryps.org

Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@RESRedding) or Facebook

(https://www.facebook.com/RESCTRedding/ ).

If you have any questions, or need assistance with getting logged in and connected,

please reach out to Joe Amodio (jamodio@er9.org) or

Sarah Peronace (speronace@er9.0rg)

Please send your child with a warm coat,

hat and mittens daily. Mittens are best to

help foster independence. We try to get

outside everyday. Label ALL items with

your child’s name. Boots should be pro-

vided not just for snow but for mud as

well. THANK YOU.

Conversation with the Principals

Wed., March 11, 2020 at 6:30pm

RES Café

Followed by PTA Meeting

NOTE: Evening Meeting

TOPIC: Budget Discussion

With Dr. McMorran

Rebecca Richards, STEM Coach, is looking for BUTTONS

If you have buttons, please put them in a ziplock

baggie and send them to RES with “RICHARDS”

noted on it. OR feel free to drop them off at the

main office. THANK YOU!!

Wed., - Fri., April 1—3 DURING APRIL CONFERENCES

Save the date

Sat., April 25

As we continue to work toward our school-wide goals this year, we are excited to introduce to you a video on Restora-tive Practices at RES. This video highlights some of the ways we continue to develop our practice and promote a positive school climate. We are hopeful it will give you an insider-look into Restorative Practices within our school. It is important to note that this video highlights only one component of this practice, Restorative Circles.

https://www.wevideo.com/view/1595770751

The STEAM and STEM Festival is coming!

RES’ very own interactive art and science festival -- formerly known as “Imagine A World” is coming!!

Our theme this year is “Our Animal Kingdom.” It will be held on Saturday, April 4, from 1-3 PM at RES.

This is also the same day as the annual (noncompetitive) sci-ence fair for grades K–4.

See the handout sent home with your child for guidelines!

Join the fun!!

Grades K—4 dismiss at 12:50pm

PreS/PreK dismiss at 12:30pm

Attention Redding Residents:

Partners in Education Preschool Program (Located at RES)

We have openings for our 3’s classes for the 2020-2021 Preschool Program! (The 4’s classes are full with a wait list)

Applications are now available through the RES Website, under the school resources link. You may email the form back to gungar@er9.org

or mail back to the address on the form.

If you need additional information, please call 203-938-0104

RES PTA NEWS YOU CAN USE!

Celebrate Sleep: Donate PJs and Story

books on Friday 3/13

Donate new pjs or storybooks for The

Pajama Program on 3/13, and your student

may wear PJs to school, in celebration of

World Sleep Day! Elementary-age sizes

are most in need. Just place your books

and PJs in the entryway shopping cart, and

feel good about helping a child in need!

Current & Upcoming

Celebrations & Shoutouts

Angela Caes Moves RES Families Onward!

Last week, PTA families were treated to a free movie social at the Prospector Theater, an opening day showing of Pixar’s Onward. We’d like to shout out Angela Caes for

organizing this event that brought families together in a spirit of fun. Thank you, Angela!

March 10, 2020

Check Me Out

PTA Email: respta4kids@gmail.com Instagram: @resctpta

Facebook: www.facebook.com/RESPTA/ Website: www.resctpta.org/

Civil Rights leader Fannie Lou Hamer’s life began in poverty, as the 20th child of Mississippi sharecroppers. She began working alongside

her parents in the fields at the age of six. As Fannie Lou grew up, she was angry that African Americans in Mississippi were denied equal

opportunities and treatment. In 1964, she fought to register African Americans to vote as part of Freedom Summer, and tried but was stopped from running for the Mississippi House of Representatives.

She helped found the National Women’s Political Caucus, spoke around the country about civil rights, and worked to create equal op-portunities in economic life and housing for African Americans.

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March 11 Evening PTA Meeting

March 13 PJ Day + Donate to the Pajama Program

March 21 Men’s March Madness Event

March 26 Region 9 Spec.Ed Comm. Mtg on Child Emotional IQ

April 1-3 Spring Book Fair

Fannie Lou Hamer

RES PTA NEWS YOU CAN USE!

We Need You!

To Err is Human...

Your 2019-2020 RES PTA Board

Sarah O’Dell, President, emailresptapres@gmail.com

Stephanie Dionne, Treasurer

emailresptatreasurer@gmail.com

Amy Whittle, Secretary

emailresptasecretary@gmail.com

Meredith Schuchard, V.P. Fundraising

emailresptafundraising@gmail.com

Angela Caes, V.P. Programs

emailresptaprograms@gmail.com

Pamela Friedman, Membership

emailresptamembership@gmail.com

Becky Parkin, V.P. Communications

emailresptacomm@gmail.com

Meeting Preview - Join Us at Our Special Evening Meeting at 6:30 pm

on March 11! What Is Planned for Redding’s Schools in 2020-21?

The budget process is a BIG DEAL every year in Redding,

because the money spent on our schools next year needs to be

approved (or denied) by the Town’s voters at referendum this

May. Come learn about what programs and staffing levels our

school has planned for next year, and the role that ALL VOTERS

need to play in determining school spending levels.

Also, join us as we unveil the plans for the newly painted RES

cafeteria, coming later this spring!

Upcoming Event

Upcoming Event

Join Us for Our Men’s March Madness Event on March 21!

Join the guys of RES for this

inaugural March Madness event

at Milestone Restaurant, March

21st, 2-5 pm.

Get your tickets at https://

www.auctria.com/auction/

resptamenspring20

RES PTA NEWS YOU CAN USE!

On the Horizon So Many Spring Events - Jump in and Enjoy! This spring, the RES calendar is jam packed full of PTA-sponsored events and

fundraisers aimed at closing out our school year with maximum fun, community, and

learning. Just a smattering of those include:

PJ and Storybook Donation Day on 3/13! See more details in the

“Check Me Out” section of our newsletter, or on our RES PTA FB

page.

If you’re a “many birds - one stone” type of person, know that if

you purchase your storybook or pajamas from smile.Amazon.com,

and designate RES PTA as your recipient organization, your Pajama

Program donation will also earn “Free Money for the RES PTA.

Men’s March Madness Event on 3/21 at

2 pm at Milestone in Georgetown -

Purchase tickets here!

Spring Book Fair on 3/30-4/3,

Volunteers Needed -

Sign Up for a shift now!

Save the Date! The world

comes to Redding April 25th

at the RES International Fest!

RES PTA NEWS YOU CAN USE!

Redding’s Got Talent with PTA Volunteer Becky

Rappoccio

RES mom Becky Rappoccio has made Redding her home for the past four years, along with her husband Tim, her

second grader Logan, and her preschooler Scarlett. The newest addition to their family is three-month old puppy

Riley. Becky has lent her talents to RES PTA events such as Ladies Night Out, and the Snow Ball.

Originally from Newark, Delaware, Becky has

affectionately thought of herself as a “theater nerd”

since her days at the University of Delaware, where she

majored in English with a concentration in Drama.

Five Fast Facts About Becky:

What do most people NOT know about you?

I competed in the Miss America pageant as Miss Delaware in 2006, and won the Non-Finalist Talent Award for singing.

What's your favorite family tradition?

Every year the weekend after Thanksgiving my family goes out to dinner and picks out our Christmas tree and one new ornament each from Stew Leonards. It's such a special day for all of us.

If you could pick up a new skill in an instant what would it be?

To learn piano so I could accompany singers (like myself!)

What’s something you want to do in the next year that you’ve never done before?

Ski! Everyone skis up here and I feel really out of the loop because I've never been skiing in my entire life.

Do you have a favorite quote?

"This, too, shall pass." My mom always used to say that when I was growing up and having a hard time with something. It's simple, but very comforting in those

times when difficulties seem never-ending.

Five Fast Facts… About the People Who Make RES Such a Special Place

The following pages represent events that are

happening around the Redding Community.

It may include: Boys & Girls Scouts

Easton, Redding Boys and Girls Club

Mark Twain Library

New Pond Farm

Redding-Easton Falcons Youth Football

Redding Park & Recreation

Redding Neighbors & Newcomers

RELAX

Town of Redding

Please be reminded to follow all traffic rules while driving

in our parking lots and areas around RES. People have

been observed not stopping at posted stop signs and

exceeding speed limits when driving through our parking

areas.

EARTH DAY—Wednesday, April 22, 2020 TOWN OF REDDING CELEBRATION

Saturday, April 25, 2020 9a—5p The Town of Redding is celebrating its 50

th Earth Day Anniversary with special Earth

Day Events coming up soon. Help celebrate this milestone in several ways. For in-stance, check out the link below: https://townofreddingct.org/community/annual-events/ EARTH DAY EVENT DATE: April 25, 2020 TIME: 9 am-5 pm WHERE: Redding Town Green (rain or shine)

Go to the Town of Redding website, and find 50 ways to make EVERY day Earth Day in Redding. You’d be surprised how much there is to do and see in our own little town. Great hiking opportunities for everyone.