All RSD on campus instruction has been cancelled for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
Off campus-Online AMI instruction will continue with more information to be released at a later date.
If you have questions pertaining to your student’s AMI instruction contact their school office between the hours of 9 a.m. to 1p.m.
From the office of the Superintendent, Dr. Gotcher-Things you need to know for Thursday, April 2, 2020
1. School bus meal deliveries will have a new schedule beginning next week. Starting April 6, buses will run on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. For more information contact the office of child nutrition at 479.498.8836.
2. Playgrounds are closed effective immediately per our local and state governing officials orders to prevent groups gathering together and ultimately stop the spread of Covid-19.
3. Mental Health and Wellness is a priority during a time of crisis. If you or someone you know needs to talk to a familiar, trustworthy adult please contact the office of special services at 479.890.5733.
*We now have an online form available for your preference; https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/647693/Mental_Health_Support_Request.htm
4. Kindergarten and Pre-k registration packets will be available at all elementary schools in a safe outdoor location. Students are to register in the zone in which they currently live as soon as possible. Contact 479.968.5216 for more information.
A note from Superintendent Dr. Mark Gotcher; 5 things you need to know for Monday, March 30, 2020-
1. Beginning tomorrow, March 31, all RSD offices will be open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
2. Students will be contacted by their teacher or a staff member from their school with information regarding existing and future AMI tasks.
*If you have questions, please contact your student's school during office hours.
3. Meal distribution will continue its regular schedule with buses leaving the elementary schools at 9:30 a.m. delivering both breakfast and lunch. Families can receive a hot breakfast at any elementary school from 7 - 8 a.m., and a hot lunch from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
4. Seniors will be contacted by RHS staff with guidance regarding graduation requirements and other important information. If you or your student have questions please contact the high school during office hours.
5. Again, we want to urge our students and families to follow the guidelines given to us from the Department of Health that include social distancing of at least six feet, no more than 10 people gathered together, frequent hand washing, sneezing into an elbow, and please if you feel sick- stay home!
We hope everyone enjoyed their spring break!
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has announced K-12 public schools in Arkansas will remain closed for on-site instruction until April 17, 2020, it will then be re-evaluated by the public health conditions at the time.
NO CHANGES FOR SPRING BREAK IN MEAL DISTRIBUTION
Important Meal Distribution Information for RSD Families: Meals will continue through Spring Break!
Families can pick up their breakfast and lunch at local RSD elementary schools, and bagged dinners at The Boys & Girls Club each day.
Boys & Girls Club are serving to-go dinners for families from 10:30-12:30 everyday for your convenience- our hopes are you only have to get out once a day to get both lunch and dinner from both locations.
Breakfast is available at each elementary school from 7 a.m.to 8 a.m.
Lunch is available at each elementary school from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Dinner is available at the Boys and Girls Club from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
River Valley Food 4 Kids will distribute an evening pick up from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. at their warehouse, 407 N El Paso Ave., Russellville, AR.
RSD will continue delivering breakfast & lunch on the local bus routes beginning at 9:30 a.m.
We are urging parents and students to please be visible to meet your bus so we won’t miss you.
Important Meal Distribution Information for RSD Families:
Families can pick up their breakfast and lunch at all of the local RSD elementary schools, AND bagged dinners at The Boys & Girls Club each day.
Boys & Girls Club are serving to-go dinners for families from 10:30-12:30 every day for your convenience- our hopes are you only have to get out once a day to get both lunch and dinner from both locations. Megan Scott Selman
Breakfast is available at each elementary school from 7 a.m.to 8 a.m.
Lunch is available at each elementary school from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Daniel Connerly
Dinner is available at the Boys and Girls Club from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
River Valley Food 4 Kids will distribute an evening pick up from 5:00- 7:00 p.m. at their warehouse, 407 N El Paso Ave., Russellville, AR. Josh Dunbar
RSD will continue delivering breakfast & lunch on the local bus routes beginning at 9:30 a.m.
*We are urging parents and students to please be visible to meet your bus so we won’t miss you.
If you do miss the bus, you can always call the central office at 968-1306 and we will arrange for someone to deliver a meal for you!
NEW Very Important Information DISTRICT on meals!
We are adjusting the times for the remainder of this week for meal delivery by school bus.
Starting tomorrow, Wednesday the 18th, buses will leave each elementary school at 9:30 am and deliver both breakfast and lunch.
Parents and students-please do your best to be visible to meet your bus so we won’t miss you!!!
If you do miss the bus, you can always call the Central Office at 968-1306 and we will arrange for someone to deliver a meal for you. Meals are for both secondary and elementary students and their families!
Thank you to all of our staff and volunteers who continue to impress us with their devotion to our students!
Parents may pick up daily medications kept at school.
RSD, River Valley Food 4 Kids, and the Boys & Girls Club have partnered to provide meals while school is closed. Meals will be boxed/bagged and distributed 'drive-thru' style! Please pass along this information!
Available Monday- Friday
RSD Elementary schools- Breakfast 7 -8 a.m. Hot Lunches 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
*RSD will deliver sacked meals along bus routes for those unable to travel.*
Boys & Girls Club- bagged dinners 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
River Valley Food 4 Kids
Tuesday- Afternoon pick up 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at RSD Elementary Schools
Tuesday- Evening pick up- 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. at RVF4K warehouse.
(Times and locations are subject to change.)
Parents,
If you need any basic school
supplies for your AMI packets, we have a cart outside the front doors you are welcome to drive-by and pick up what you need. It will be out from 8-3 daily.
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Dear Families,
We just want to remind you that your child has an opportunity to read online from home. Please visit the linked site to access our collection of ebooks. Select login with Capstone Interactive. The user name can be found in your child’s AMI packet on their library page. The password is...school. Sorry for the mistake in AMI packet. if you have questions,
please email darla.taylor@rsdk12.net
http://mycapstonelibrary.com
Dear OHE parents,
Despite a lot of effort on the part of our entire staff, we were unable to send home the complete AMI (Alternative Method of Instruction) packets to all grade levels on Friday. Kindergarten, first grade and third grade packets were all missing at least one day. These missing parts are now complete and ready for pick up. We will have volunteers at the front circle drive tomorrow, March 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ready to pass out the missing pieces of the packets. Each student should have Days 1-10, even though it is our hope that all days will not be necessary. Please pull through during this time and someone will bring the packet to your car.
Sheri Shirley, Principal
School will dismissed this week... March 16-20, 2020. All school events and the use of school facilities have been canceled or postponed for the remainder of the week. Please see the update for complete details.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/619175/School_Closings_3.15.20.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2OgyWW1wu6YlqgQnvjzVKiE0lx3QHnxtOqWUUgN84UaUr-dEuazlZe2Xg
March Dates to Remember
Spring pictures will be taken on March 3. Please return the order form including payment if you would like to order.
We will celebrate Dr. Seuss week March 2-6. Please note this calendar change. We look forward to reading Dr. Seuss books and having fun dress up days!
Breakfast with Santa
December Dates...
School will be dismissed November 25th-29th for Thanksgiving break. Have a wonderful week!
Join us for our Thanksgiving meal Thursday, November 21.
