Adult and Community Education
Winter Class Offered at the Rymfire Elementary School gym!
January 5th - March 6th 2009 (9 Weeks)
| Abs, Glutes and Power Up | Tuesday and Thursday | 4:30PM - 5:00PM | Section #4103 | $36.00 |
Register by phone by October 6th - 10th or see Eileen Curran. (386.447.1510)
Staff Recognition
Rymfire Elementary is proud to recognize Tim Ruddy, Rose Duchon, Denise Notaras, Tammy
Sawyer and Debbie Ellis who have been certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching
Standards. We congratulate them for their dedication and commitment to our students and the
teaching profession.
Katie Hoover, a third grade teacher here at Rymfire Elementary, has been selected to participate
in the Space Florida Zero-Gravity Program in conjunction with the Stephen Hawking Microgravity
Education and Research Center. She, along with 60 educators from all over the state, will get to
experience the same feeling the astronauts get in orbit... weightlessness.
For more information on the Zero-Gravity Experience, visit http://www.gozerog.com
Yearbook
Buy your yearbook before December 19th, 2008 for $20.00. After December 19th, 2008 the price of the yearbook will be $22.00. Fifth graders - remember you will want a yearbook for the book signing party!
Adults - don't forget "Rave Lines". The cost is $5.00 for 20 words to brag, praise or congratulate your wonderful student.
Business Owners - don't forget the yearbook is a wonderful place to advertise. This yearbook will be seen by many local families. This book will remain in their homes for years. Ad prices start at only $15.00. A full page is priced at a reasonable $100.00. This is a very affordable way to promote your business while supporting your school.
Any questions about the yearbook, please call Denise Greenwald at 386.793.1701 or Cindy Erickson at 386.503.9680.
Papa John's Pizza Night!!!
Order your Papa John's Pizza every 4th Thursday of the month. When you place your order,
mention Rymfire Elementary School. Rymfire will recieve 20% of every order placed for that
evening.
Better Ingredients, Better Pizza. Papa Johns.
1489 Palm Coast Parkway NW
Palm Coast, FL 32164
(386) 446.2323
No Child Left Behind!
Because of 'No Child Left Behind" legislation, you have the right to know the professional
qualifications of the classroom teachers who instruct your child. If you would like any of this
information, please call 386.206.4600 to make an appointment with the principal, Paula St.Francis.
You may also contact Bette Lathan at 386.437.7526 for further clarification.
RES Important Dates and Events
| December 8th - 12th | PTO Holiday Shop | |
| December 18th | Terrific Kids Assembly | 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
| December 19th | Last Day of School: Winter Break | |
| January 5th | School Resumes for Students | |
| January 7th | PTO Meeting in Media Center | 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
| January 15th | End of 1st Semester | |
| January 16th | Teacher Planning, No School for Students | |
| January 19th | Martin Luther King Day, No School for Students | |
| January 19th - 23rd | Report Cards Distributed | |
| January 21st | Early Release Day | Released: 12:30PM |
| February 4th | SAC/PTO Meeting in Media Center | 5:00PM - 7:30PM |
| February 9th - 13th | FTE Week-Be In School and Counted | |
| February 10th | FCAT Testing Begins | |
| February 16th | President's Day, No School for Students | |
| February 16th - 20th | Progress Reports Distributed | |
| February 17th - 20th | Parent/Teacher Conference Week | |
| February 26th | Terrific Kids Assembly | 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
| March 4th | PTO Meeting in Media Center | 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
| March 23rd | FCAT Testing Ends | |
| March 27th | Teacher Planning Day, No School for Students | |
| March 30th - April 3rd | Report Cards Distributed | |
| April 1st | PTO Meeting in Media Center | 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
| April 9th | Last Day of School before Spring Break | |
| April 10th - 17th | Spring Break | |
| April 20th | School Resumes for Students | |
| April 27th - May 1st | Progress Reports Distributed | |
| April 29th | SAC Meeting | 8:00AM - 9:00AM |
| April 29th | Progress Reports Distributed | |
| May 6th | PTO Meeting in Media Center | 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
| May 21st | Terrific Kids Assembly | 6:30PM - 7:30PM |
| May 25th | Memorial Day, No School for Students | |
| June 5th | Last Day of School, SUMMER BREAK | |
| June 5th | Report Cards Distributed | |
| June 8th | Post Planning & Last Day for Teachers | |
Additional Info:
After the PTO meeting on December 3rd, the Holiday Shop will stay open for anyone who would like to shop. After that, the shop will be open December 4th - 12th from 9:30AM - 3:00PM
Rymfire Elementary School’s Teacher of the Year is Mr. Tim Ruddy.
Tim has been a 5th grade teacher here at Rymfire since our opening in 2006. He teaches our students in an enthusiastic and engaging manner. Tim also motivates students to learn through group work, individual projects and use of technology. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Mr. Ruddy has also been sponsor of the Student Council and Drama Club and has been chairman of the Fall Festival Committee as well as a member of the School Advisory Committee and Lead Teacher for his grade level.
Rymfire Elementary School’s Employee of the Year is Mrs. Debbie Sia.
Debbie has been the front desk receptionist since Rymfire’s opening in 2006. She is our first point of contact for parents and visitors as they enter our school. Whether answering the phones or greeting the public, her positive attitude creates a welcoming atmosphere. Debbie is often the liaison between parents and teachers, students and teachers, and parents and administration. One thing is for sure Debbie Sia LOVES the staff and students here at Rymfire Elementary!!
The Adult and Community Education Department provides before and after school care for children of working parents. This program is available at Bunnell Elementary School, Belle Terre Elementary School, Old Kings Elementary School, Rymfire Elementary School, and Wadsworth Elementary School both before and after school hours.
At Buddy Taylor Middle School Extended Day is available after the close of school until 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions, or would like additional information and program hours, please call Ronee King at 446-6717.
