Dear RSES families,

Happy New Year! I hope that everyone had a peaceful break. We are excited to welcome your kids back tomorrow morning. Grades have been finalized and are accessible in the PowerSchool app or online.  You have access to additional information, comments, and more via the online platform. Use your PowerSchool log-in. This link will take you to a video if you need further assistance.

Cheers to us all having a fruitful and fun 2026!

Warmly,

Anne

Fee Reminder: School fees have been assessed. Please submit payment as soon as possible via PowerSchool, check, or cash. Not sure what you owe? Contact Shandi Sheets for assistance.

Please email all attendance and after school updates to rsesattendance@eagleschools.net.

Our website is a great resource! Visit us at https://rses.eagleschools.net/.

Just a friendly reminder that doors open at 7:40am, giving students time to get settled for the day. Students are considered late at 7:55am. 

Hello RSES Parents,

Thank you to all of you who have reached out since I have been recovering from my hockey injury.  I've enjoyed the get well cards the students have made!  I am on the mend, but unfortunately the injury has an extended recovery time and I will be out until spring.  Please be welcoming and patient with the officers who are assisting at school as they learn the ropes.  

Please have a wonderful and safe holiday break.  Please remind your kids of my vacation safety tips:  

Stay together when traveling

If taking a car trip:  Hold hands with kids when walking through gas station parking lots, look both ways, stay together.

If they get lost, stay in the last place they saw you last, find an adult in a uniform and ask for help!

Seatbelts, seatbelts, seatbelts!  Kiddos need to have it on properly at all times, don't let them fudge this if they want to move around, sleep or relax.

Parent travel safety tips:

Take a photo each day that shows exactly what your child is wearing, in case they are lost and you need to describe or share the photo.

Avoid putting your child's name visibly on backpacks or clothing, this could aid a stranger in approaching them and appearing familiar. 

Talk to your kids in a positive (not scary) way about what they would do in certain scenarios, like getting lost or a stranger trying to approach them.

Put a card with your contact info in your child's pocket or bag, let them know it's there.  This is especially helpful when skiing!!!

- Officer Greg

There are so many ways to get involved at our school—whether it’s lending a hand at recess, helping in the lunchroom, or supporting classroom activities (when teachers request it!). Your time and energy make a big difference, and we’d love to have you join us. If you’re interested, please apply using the information on the flyer. The flyer is also linked.

We are looking for volunteers to help on Wednesday mornings. If you have some extra time in the mornings and would like to lend a hand, we’d love to have you join us. Your support makes such a difference for our students and staff! 

Student Ski Pass Information – Vail Resorts is offering a discounted student pass for Eagle County students this winter season. This pass will work at Keystone, Breckenridge, Crested Butte, Vail, and Beaver Creek with no restricted dates. The prices are listed below based on student age. Prices will not change and passes are available throughout the year. If you have any additional questions, contact Vail Resorts at their Vail or Beaver Creek offices.

Child (ages 5-12): $328

Teen (ages 13-18): $468

Note: We have forms in the office for our RSES students! 

Discover Art in our Community

Our amazing 5th grade artists have been hard at work on a collaborative public art project in partnership with Vail Art in Public Places and the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. It is called the Yeti Ford: Alpine Adventure. https://bettyfordalpinegardens.org/yeti-ford/ Students from several local schools worked to decorate seven foot tall wooden yetis that will be on display through March 2026.

I encourage you to visit together as a family if you are able over the next few months. Here are some questions to encourage conversation on your visit: 

What materials did the artist(s) use?

What's happening in this artwork?

What emotions do you feel when looking at this artwork?

How does it connect to you?

Describe the colors in the artwork.

Thank you for supporting art education and our talented 5th grade artists!!!

It has been a fun packed and busy year so far.  When we come back in January we will participate in basketball, jump rope, small group games, and one of my favorite activities is the Winter Olympics Challenge.  I hope everyone has a great Holiday Season.  

In January, our STEM focus will be on Technology. Students will explore how technology is used safely and responsibly, with age-appropriate lessons on cybersecurity and cyberbullying. Kindergarten and third-grade students will also begin coding with our robots, learning basic programming skills, problem-solving, and collaboration in a fun, hands-on way. These activities help build digital citizenship and critical thinking skills while sparking curiosity and creativity with technology.

In grades K–2, we will continue our Second Step unit on Empathy and Kindness. Students will continue learning what empathy is, how it is connected to kindness, and ways they can show empathy and kindness toward others. Students will practice using empathy to come up with kind acts they can do in different situations. We will also explore kind acts they can show to people in their school and community.

Students in grades 3–5 will begin the Botvin LifeSkills Training sessions. An email with more in-depth information was sent to parents earlier this week. The first three lessons will focus on:

Self-Esteem: Building a positive self-image, recognizing personal strengths, developing confidence, and learning how thoughts and self-talk influence feelings and behavior.

Decision-Making: Identifying problems, considering choices and consequences, setting goals, and practicing making safe, responsible decisions.

Dealing with Stress: Recognizing stress triggers, understanding physical and emotional signs of stress, and practicing healthy coping strategies such as calming techniques, problem-solving, and asking for help.