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6/8/25 Principal's Weekly Newsletter

Posted Date: 6/08/25 (3:18 PM)

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R.K. Finn Ryan Road Elementary School

Principal's Weekly Newsletter

June 8, 2025
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What's New this Week

End of Year Med Pick Up Notice

Dear Caregiver, 

If your student has medication in the Health Office, it will need 
to be picked up from the Health Office on or before the last day 
of school, June 16th. Parents or responsible adults must pick up 
any medications, inhalers, or Epipens.

Any meds not picked up will be destroyed. We cannot keep them 
over the summer.

If your student will be taking medication next year at school, you 
will need to provide a new physician order/parent permission form prior to the new school year.  

For your convenience, these forms will be given to you as you pick up the meds from this year.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.

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


 

Field Day 2025!

A day filled with sun, water and lots of smiles!
THANK YOU to all of the volunteers!
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Talent Show!

What an amazing show by our incredibly talented students!
A huge thank you to the PTO for organizing this wonderful event.
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Science Experiments

5th grade science experiments where they mix different liquids together to see what happens!
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Don't Forget

SY 2025-2026 Bus Application Information

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE 2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR BEGINNING JUNE 1, 2025
DEADLINE: AUGUST 2, 2025
 
**Reminder: Bus applications must be filled out annually.**
 
Bus Applications this year will be easier to fill out and submit. One application per family for all students. Bus eligibility and fee waiver information is located on the website. Visit the link and follow the directions.
 
Process is easy and can be done with your phone. Fill out and pay (if required) all online. Each online application will be submitted directly to the Transportation Department. Do you prefer to mail the application? Printable applications are available online.
 
 
BUS STOP INFORMATION
The week before school starts, an email will be sent with your students’ bus information. On the 1st day of school, your students’ bus pass will be provided to them at school, in their classroom.
 
If you have any questions, please contact me at 413 587 1037. 
 
Thank you,
 
Tammy Lieber
Transportation Supervisor
 

Upcoming Dates

JUNE
June 12th: 5th Grade Moving Up Day! 12:30 pm
June 16th: ½ day for students - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!
June 16th: Step Up day
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Student Leadership News

Pride Parade 2025

We had so much fun starting June off with our annual Pride Parade! Thank you to the Student Leadership for keeping the tradition and for raising $250 to go to the Trevor's Project!
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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
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Dogs on Campus

There is a lot of movement at arrival and dismissal, please do not have your dogs on the front walkway or playground of the school.
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!
 

Office Updates

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Administrative Assistant: Vanessa Keillor
vkeillor@northampton-k12.us
587-1560
Here: Monday - Friday 7:30 - 3

Secretary: Cheryl Michon
cmichon@northampton-k12.us
587-1551
Here: Wednesday PM, Thursday and Friday 7 - 1:30
 

PTO CORNER

Liam Hurley - Scott Lodzieski - Emily Beaudry - April Igneri

 
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

Freshampton - School Lunch Menus
 
NPS Calendars
NPS Calendar
Spanish NPS Calendar

Approved 2025 - 2026 Calendar

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In Closing

As always, we hope that all families and caregivers feel welcomed, comfortable and valued at our school. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.

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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