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Principal's Weekly Newsletter 9/13

Posted Date: 09/13/26 (08:45 AM)


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R.K. Finn Ryan Road Elementary School

Principal's Weekly Update

September 13, 2026
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This Week's Highlights

PTO Picnic

It was such a fun cozy evening with EdPop and the PTO picnic!
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Ms. Egitto's Room

I had so much fun on Friday helping out in Ms. Egitto's room!

I even when to Art where we made Jellyfish!
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Ms. Cleary/ Mrs. Brown's 3rd Grade

Working hard in class!! Each time I pass this room I don't think anyone is in there because they are all working so quietly!
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Mrs. St. Martin's 3rd Grade

They were sharing information from books they read while the rest of the class was observing and asking questions
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Ms. Cummings 4th Grade and Recess Fun


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PE time with Mr. Plourd


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Important Dates this Week

September 16th: PTO Meeting
The meeting will be in the library at 5:30, kids are welcome! 

September 17th: Open House - 6-7 PM

Upcoming Dates

September 22nd: Autumnal Equinox Celebration
September 22nd: Picture Day - more info to come
September 23rd: 1/2 day - Early Dismissal @ 11:30 AM

The Pulse Point

Important information from Nurse Karen

Action Required: School Nurse Updates & Student Medications

Welcome to a healthy, happy new school year! To ensure we are fully prepared to support your child's health and safety from day one, please keep the following guidelines in mind if your student will need medication at school:
  • In-Person Medication Drop-Off: All medications (both prescription and over-the-counter) must be brought directly to the Health Office by an adult. For safety reasons, students are not permitted to carry medications in their backpacks.
  • Original Containers Required: Prescription medications must arrive in their original pharmacy bottle with the correct prescription label attached. Over-the-counter medications must be unopened and in their original packaging.
  • Required Forms: Before we can dispense any medication at school, a completed Medication Authorization Form and a Physician Orders (can be faxed) must be submitted to the nurse.
If your student has a specific health plan, severe allergy, or unique medical needs for the upcoming year, please stop by or call the Health Office so we can align on care. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our students safe and healthy!

Thank you,
Karen Schiaffo, RN
School Nurse
587-1557

ICYMI

In Case You Missed It

A Message from RKFRR After School Program

Hello Ryan Road Families! 

Exciting news in our building! Our music teacher, Mr. Matt, is offering a Music Club for grade levels 3rd through 5th.

This class is a great chance to learn more about singing and performing. Whether your student has experience, or if they're just curious and want to try it out! We will be singing a variety of songs while learning new things about our voices, enhancing our musical knowledge, and practicing what it’s like to sing in a group. This class will be a fun experience for all, and a great first step for any students wishing to join chorus in middle school!

It will be held on Monday afternoons from 2:10pm until 3:45pm.

If you’re already enrolled in the NPS-offered after school program, then you can “Sign Up” for the club via Brightwheel. If you have any trouble signing up, please email me directly.

If you’re not enrolled in the after-school program, Mr. Matt and I decided that we’d like to offer the club to all students attending Ryan Road. If you’d like more information, or if you’re interested in signing your child up for Music Club Mondays then please reach out to me at: ablack@northampton-k12.us

Thank you!
 

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RKFRR Community Connection

Looking to connect with other RKFRR families. This facebook group is so families can connect and share news with each other.

Some examples: organizing a picnic at the playground in the evening. Families passing down hand me downs. Families organizing a walking school bus.

Supporting our Community

How You Can Access or Offer Support?
This resource list (English Spanishis a tool for the entire community. You can use it to:
  • Access food assistance: Find local pantries, programs, and opportunities for your family.
  • Offer help: Discover ways to donate food, time, or funds to help feed others in need. 

Logistics of RKFRR

Important Information

RKFRR FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE
GUÍA DE RECURSOS FAMILIARES
Student Support Team (SST) FAQ
 
  • Our building is a scent free school - please make sure that anytime you're visiting that you refrain from wearing perfume/ cologne or strongly scented body products (for example, hair shampoo/conditioner, hair gel/spray, body wash, deodorant, and lotions).

  • Supervision will begin at 7:40 AM on the playground - please do not drop your child off prior to that time.

  • School Hours: 8 AM - 2:10 PM
scent free
 
no dogs

Dogs on Campus

Please refrain from bringing your dog on school grounds.
Thank you for your assistance in advance.
 
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Absence Communication

This year we will be using parent square to contact families if your child is absent and we haven't heard from you.

Messages will be going out around 10 every morning.

It is a new process for us, so we appreciate your patience in advance!
 

Main Office

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Administrative Assistant: Vanessa Keillor
vkeillor@northampton-k12.us
587-1560

 

PTO CORNER

Holly Allgaier- Jessica Deres - Liz Byrne- April Igneri - Kelsy Sinelnikov

SIGN UP HERE - to volunteer
 
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Sign Up for PTO Newsletter
PTO Website
 

FSE & ELE

Family Student Engagement & English Learner Education

FSE & ELE Update
Actualización en español
 

District Information

Access the link below for lunch calendars

 
NPS Calendars
 

In Closing

We are at our best when we work as one team! Making sure every family feels welcomed, heard, and valued is always our top priority. If you ever have a question, a concern, or just want to connect, please reach out anytime.

Rebecca LeBeau, Principal
RK Finn Ryan Road Elementary School

Email: relebeau@northampton-k12.us
Location: 498 Ryan Road, Florence, MA 01062
Phone: 413-587-1550
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