Rome Elementary Schools -

March 28, 2024

Dear John E. Joy Families,

As we embark on the final trimester of the school year, I contemplate the significance of our school family, community, and partnerships. We are fortunate to collaborate, ensuring our students receive support daily, and our teachers create a 21st-century learning environment. This environment empowers our students to think freely and independently, while teachers challenge them to achieve new and significant milestones. Such efforts enable our students to approach their work uniquely, with guidance from their teachers. The dedication of our faculty and staff is truly remarkable, and through their hard work, our students flourish and thrive.

Please take note of the following essential dates and information:

1. Good Friday: School will be closed to students on March 29. Classes will resume on April 1. 

2. PTG Fundraiser Pick-Up: Krispy Kreme Fundraiser pick-up will be on April 3 from 3:30-7:00 PM.

3. PTG Meeting: April 9 at 5:30 PM

4. Solar Eclipse: School is closed on April 8 due to the Solar Eclipse. Classes will resume on April 9.

5. NYS Grades 3-6 ELA Exam:

   1. ELA: April 9 and 10

6. RFA Musical: From April 11-13, our high school students will be performing a musical called Curtains. 

7. Half-Day: April 12

   1. On this day, dismissal is 12:40-12:45 PM. Also, on all half days, we will not be serving breakfast to students and will only be serving lunch. Our goal is to have all buses loaded by 12:40 in order to dismiss the buses by 12:45 PM.

      1. For the Parent Pick-Up Door:

         1. First Grade Students and their siblings will be dismissed from 12:25-12:30 PM

         2. Second and Third Grade Students and their siblings will be dismissed from 12:30-12:35 PM

         3. Kindergarten Students and their siblings will be dismissed from 12:35-12:40 PM

         4. Fourth through Sixth Grade Students will be dismissed from 12:40-12:45 PM

8. RRR Ceremony: April 18 at 2:00 PM.

9. Spring Recess: School will be closed for Spring Recess from April 19-April 28. Classes resume on Monday, April 29.

10. Future Dates and Events: Details for each event will be distributed before the event date. Here are some upcoming events:

    1. BOGO Book Fair: April 30-May 3

    2. PTG Meetings: May 7, and June 4 at 5:30 PM.

    3. Faculty and Staff Appreciation: April 29-May 3

    4. Memorial Day: School will be closed on May 27. Classes will resume on May 28.

    5. NYS Exams for Grades 3-6 Math; Grade 5 Science:

       1. Math: May 1 and 2

       2. Science: May 15

    6. Yearbook Order Date: The last day to order yearbooks is May 17. The PTG is covering the cost of the Grade 6 yearbooks. Thank you, PTG, for all you do for the students.

    7. Trimester III: 

       1. Ends on June 17

       2. Report cards will be available on June 25

    8. Juneteenth: School will be closed on June 19. Classes will resume on June 20.

    9. Fun Day: June 18; Rain date of June 20.

    10. Ice Cream Social: June 24

    11. Half-Day: May 7, May 8, June 14, June 21, and June 25 will be Half-Days. 

Wishing you a great trimester! As always, if you need anything, please contact the school at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,
Dr. James A. Daino
Principal