Back to School Night

Many thanks to all of the families who came to back to school night last night.  As of the time of this posting, only six families completed the parent communication survey.  If you haven't gotten a chance, please complete this short survey located at: https://sites.google.com/a/rkusd.org/parent-communication-survey/.  If you missed the event and would like to view my presentation, it can be found at: http://prezi.com/esqdtizke9kr/back-to-school-night/.

Bell Schedules for 2012-2013

We are implementing new bell schedules this year.  School will begin each day ten minutes earlier than in the past (8:15 rather than 8:25).  These additional minutes will allow us to shorten the school day each Monday.  On Mondays, school will dismiss at 2:00.  Tuesdays through Fridays school will dismiss at 2:45.  The early release on Mondays will allow the staff more time to collaborate and plan as a team. 

MONDAY BELL SCHEDULE (Early Dismissal)

8:00 – 8:12 A.M.                   Breakfast

8:12 A.M.                               Warning Bell

8:15 A.M.                               School Begins

10:15-10:30 A.M.                  Recess          

11:50 A.M                  Lunch Break K-3

12:00 P.M.                             Lunch Break 4-8

12:35 P.M.                             End of Lunch Break

12:38 P.M.                             Class Resumes

1:58 P.M.                               Warning Bell

2:00 P.M.                              Dismissal              

REGULAR BELL SCHEDULE (Tuesday through Friday)

8:00 – 8:12 A.M.                   Breakfast

8:12 A.M.                               Warning Bell

8:15 A.M.                               School Begins

10:15-10:30 A.M.                  Recess          

11:50 A.M                  Lunch Break K-3

12:00 P.M.                             Lunch Break 4-8

12:35 P.M.                             End of Lunch Break

12:38 P.M.                             Class Resumes

2:43 P.M.                               Warning Bell

2:45 P.M.                              Dismissal             

MINIMUM DAY BELL SCHEDULE (Parent Conferences)

8:00 – 8:12 A.M.                   Breakfast

8:12 A.M.                               Warning Bell

8:15 A.M.                               School Begins

10:15-10:30 A.M.                  Recess          

11:50 A.M                  Lunch Break K-3

12:00 P.M.                             Lunch Break 4-8

12:35 P.M.                             End of Lunch Break

12:38 P.M.                             Class Resumes

1:13 P.M.                               Warning Bell

1:15 P.M.                              Dismissal               

New Additions to the Raymond-Knowles Family

I am very pleased to announce the two new members of the Raymond-Knowles family.

Mr. Chester Goodale will be teaching our 7th and 8th grade class.  Chester has many, many years of experience teaching a variety of grade levels in a variety of settings.  The entire interview panel was impressed with his obvious passion for making positive connections with students and with his experience providing real-world learning opportunities.

Kerrie Kochackis has accepted our food services worker assignment for 2012-2013.  Ms. Kochackis is a local resident who is excited about the opportunity to work with our students every day and to help out wherever she can.