October 14th: 1/2 day - Early Dismissal @ 11:30 AM- Teacher Work Day

Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 – Oct 15) starts in mid-September because it aligns with the independence anniversaries of several Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile! While the official month of recognition is wrapping up, we remain committed to honoring the diversity, traditions, and stories that our Hispanic and Latino families bring to our school community every day.

¿Sabías que…? En Costa Rica, la frase “pura vida” se usa para saludar, despedirse o decir que todo está bien.

Did you know…? In Costa Rica, “pura vida” can mean hello, goodbye, or that everything is great.

¿Sabías que…? Ellen Ochoa fue la primera mujer hispana en viajar al espacio.

Did you know…? Ellen Ochoa was the first Hispanic woman to travel to space.

¿Sabías que…? Colombia tiene más especies de aves que cualquier otro país del mundo.

Did you know…? Colombia has more bird species than any other country in the world.

¿Sabías que…? El maíz fue cultivado por primera vez en México hace miles de años.

Did you know…? Corn was first cultivated in Mexico thousands of years ago.

¿Sabías que…? La República Dominicana comparte una isla con Haití.

Did you know…? The Dominican Republic shares an island with Haiti.

¿Sabías que…? Cuba es la isla más grande del Caribe.

Did you know…? Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean.

¿Sabías que…? El béisbol es uno de los deportes más populares en Cuba, Puerto Rico, Venezuela y la República Dominicana.

Did you know…? Baseball is one of the most popular sports in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic.

¿Sabías que…? La piña es originaria de Sudamérica.

Did you know…? Pineapples are native to South America.

Get your Ryan Road Gear just in time for the holidays!

October 21st: 1/2 Day - Early Dismissal - Caregiver/Teacher Conferences

October 28th: 1/2 Day - Early Dismissal - Caregiver/Teacher Conferences

October 2026

Dear Caregivers:

RKF/Ryan Road Elementary School will be conducting mandatory annual health screenings during the week of November 16-20.  We will screen vision for K through 5th grade students, hearing for K through 3rd graders, and perform postural (scoliosis) screening (back checks) on 5th graders only. Students in grades 1st and 4th will also have their heights and weights checked. Students that wear glasses will need to have them available during this time period.  

Scoliosis screening attempts to find early signs of possible spinal problems. It is not a diagnostic exam, but a way to identify students who may need further evaluation.  The postural screening involves checking the backs of 5th graders using privacy screens and hospital gowns. 

If your child has any unusual findings, you will be contacted by mail describing the results, explaining the need for follow-up with your child’s health care provider. Otherwise, you won’t be notified of screenings that fall within normal limits. If your child has had a physical within the last 6 months, and the provider has documented these exams, your student can be removed from the screening list.  Please send me a copy of your child’s most recent physical, either by email, Parent Square or hard copy.

You also have the ability to opt your child out of these screenings.  Put your request to opt-out in writing and send it to me via email. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. 

Thank you,

Karen Schiaffo, RN

RKF/RR School Nurse

Phone: 413-587-1557

Fax:     413-587-1563

Email:  kschiaffo@northampton-k12.us

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!

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.

This resource list (English / Spanish) is a tool for the entire community. You can use it to:

 https://menus.healthepro.com/organizations/3710