Below is the agenda for the January 2, 2019 School Committee meeting which will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the Patrick A. Schettini Library Media Center at RMHS.
Press Release from Reading School Committee Chair Chuck Robinson regarding December 19, 2019 School Committee Meeting
Press Release from Reading Public School Committee Chair Chuck Robinson
The School Committee has determined that at the December 19, 2019 meeting we inadvertently went out of compliance with open meeting law. After an appropriate Executive Session to discuss contract negotiations, we returned to open session to announce the result of the vote, which was our decision to extend the Superintendent ‘s contract. However, we did not re-vote in public session as we should have. This was an honest mistake, and one we will not repeat.
On January 2, 2020 we will meet in open session at 7:00 pm in the Patrick A. Schettini Library Media Center at Reading Memorial High School to hear a motion to extend the Superintendent’s contract by one year and vote in public. As always, at the outset of this meeting there will be an opportunity for public comment.
If you have any questions, please contact the Reading Public Schools Administration Offices at 781-944-5800.
Trauma and Learning Cohort Forming
Reading Public Schools in collaboration with Stoneham Public Schools and Lesley University, has successfully scheduled, and is hosting a brand-new graduate certificate cohort in Trauma and Learning.
Have you heard about this Trauma Program? Are you interested in finding out what it is all about? Well here is your chance to start in on the FIRST Trauma Course.
If you are interested in attending, please fill out the attached registration form and send the completed registration form, and check for $500, made out to Lesley University, to Lauren Sabella through inter-office mail at RMHS. Or please email the completed registration form to Lauren.Sabella@Reading.K12.MA.US and indicate that you will pay Lesley directly by credit card. Below please find the course details.
Course I: The Impact of Trauma on Learning: An Overview
(This is course I in the four-course series).
“This course examines the impact of traumatic experience on student learning (both academic and social / emotional) and provides a structured approach to individual and school wide interventions. The biological, environmental, and sociocultural aspects of traumatic experience will be presented, and participants will analyze the effects of their work with students impacted by trauma on their own well being (secondary trauma).”
This is the first of four courses that you need to complete to earn your graduate certificate in Trauma and Learning. Trauma II-III, and IV will be scheduled out on the following tentative timeline:
Tentative Timing of Course Progression
Course I: Spring 2020 and/or Summer 2020
Course II: Fall 2020
Course III: Spring 2021 or summer 2021
Course IV: Fall 2021
Trauma I will run Wednesdays, 3:30PM-6:30PM
Dates and Locations:
Starts Wednesday, January 29th at Stoneham Central Middle School Media Center.
The remaining dates will run:
- Wednesday, February 12th
- Wednesday, February 26th
- Wednesday, March 11th
- Wednesday, March 25th
- SNOW DATE- Wednesday, April 1st
Completed registration forms and payment are due to Lauren Sabella by January 13th 2019.
Reading Public School Happenings
Below are the Reading Public School Happenings for this week. These were also sent out by email to all Reading Public School families.
- 2020-2021 School Year Calendar
Click on link for the most up to date school year calendar.
https://www.reading.k12.ma.us/files/9515/7660/7891/20-21_Calendar.pdf
- 2019-20 School Year Calendar
Click on the link for the most up to date school year calendar.
https://www.reading.k12.ma.us/files/3115/6276/4706/19-20_Calendar_-_Release_dates.pdf
Attention Reading Families: If you have a child born between September 1, 2014 and August 31, 2015, we are looking for you. The registration process for the 2020-21 school year has begun.
Click on link for Registration Packet: https://www.reading.k12.ma.us/news/2020-21-kindergarten-registration/
Please contact Linda Engelson by phone (781 944-5800) or email (linda.engelson@reading.k12.ma.us) if you have any questions.
Please spread the word.
- Superintendent’s Office Half Hours
12.19.19 Central Office 5:00 p.m.
12.20.19 RMHS 8:15 a.m.
RMHS VARSITY HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS
https://readingrocketsathletics.org/main/calendar/
12.20.19 Boys Basketball vs. Woburn 5:15 p.m.
Girls Basketball vs. Woburn 7:00 p.m.
12.21.19 Girls Hockey vs. Burlington 6:00 p.m.
Boys Hockey vs. Burlington 7:45 p.m.
12.23.19 Boys Hockey vs. North Andover 7:30 p.m.
12.27.19 Swim Tri-Meet 3:00 p.m.
1.01.20 Check website – this date may change
Girls Hockey vs. Arlington 10:00 a.m.
Boys Hockey vs. Arlington 11:45 a.m.
1.02.20 Gymnastics vs. Winchester 8:00 p.m.
SCHOOL/TEAM/ORGANIZATION/CLUB FUNDRAISERS
- RMHS Girl Rising Club Holiday Collection
Please consider donating to the women of Finex house a shelter for battered women and their children. See attached flyer for information. https://www.reading.k12.ma.us/files/5115/7555/9406/RMHS_-_Holiday_Drive__1.pdf
- The Reading Memorial High School Band Program is happy to announce the return of The Princess Tea Party. January 26th
Enjoy “tea” and treats, live music, games & crafts with your favorite Princess.
First Congregational Church – 25 Woburn St, Reading (enter on Sanborn St)
2 seating times – 2:00pm & 3:30pm
$15 per person
Make reservation/payment go to: www.tinyurl.com/rmhsteaparty
Questions? Contact us at rmhsteaparty@gmail.com
Benefits the RMHS Band Program
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
- Reading United Soccer Registration
Registration is open for the 2020 season. Click on link for more information: https://www.reading.k12.ma.us/files/9715/7252/1589/RUSC_Spring_Soccer_2020_Flyer.pdf
OTHER EVENTS
More information on these events and others can be found in the Community Flyer section:
http://www.reading.k12.ma.us/community/community-fliers/
Town of Reading Updates
- Reading Public Library
“Get ready for the new Little Women movie release with the library! Celebrate
Click on link: https://www.reading.k12.ma.us/files/4115/7555/9330/RPL_-_Little_Women.pdf
- Nov./Dec. Edition of Your Community Connection
Click on link to access events below: https://www.reading.k12.ma.us/files/2015/7237/3058/YCC_Nov-Dec_2019_final_red.pdf
- Massachusetts Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Programs
https://pilot.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-the-women-infants-children-wic-nutrition-program
- Supporting Single Parents International – All Parents Welcome
www.supportingsingleparents.org
- Holiday Donation Drive. Click on link for more information:
https://www.reading.k12.ma.us/files/7215/7375/0872/SSPI_-_Holiday_Support_2019.pdf
Various Fundraisers/Events
If you have a community or school event you would like included in this communication, please email in pdf format to: linda.engelson@reading.k12.ma.us
The e-mail blast is sent on Thursday afternoon. Information would need to be received by Wednesday.
Reading Public School Calendar for the 2020-21 School Year
Good afternoon,
At their meeting on December 12th, the School Committee approved the 2020-21 school calendar.
Below, please find a copy of the 2020-2021 school year calendar. This calendar makes the assumption that we will be following the same format during the 2020-21 school year as we did during the 2019-20 school with school in session during Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Good Friday, and school beginning before Labor Day. The highlights of the proposed calendar includes the following:
- School will begin for teachers on August 31, 2020 and for students on September 2, 2020
- We will continue to have our In-Service Day on the Election Day Tuesday in November, which is a common professional development day in several districts in the region. This will allow us to continue to access professional development opportunities and collaborate with other school districts at no cost. We participated this year for the third time, and it was very successful for our staff.
- There will be staff professional development days on August 31, September 1, November 3, and March 19. In addition, there will be a Parent/Teacher Conference day for Elementary and High School Families on November 20th.
- As stated in the DESE regulations, five snow days are built into the schedule. If all five snow days are used the last day of school will be on June 25th. If no snow days are used, the last day of school will be on June 18th.
- Veterans Day falls on and will be observed on Wednesday November 11th.
- Continued the district-wide early release date in January to balance the professional development calendar.
- Early release dates will be added at a later date.
School Committee Agenda and Packet for 12/17/2019
Below is the School Committee Agenda and Packet for December 19, 2019. The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Patrick A. Schettini, Jr. Library at RMHS.
School Committee Posted Agenda for 12/19/2019 Meeting
Below is the School Committee Posted Agenda for the December 19, 2019 Meeting. Packet will be posted later today.
Reading Public Schools Opening On Time Today (12/17/2019)
Good Morning,
The Reading Public Schools will be opening on time today. We will make a determination later today regarding after school activities.
Please drive safe and have a great day.
School Newsletters for This Week
Good Morning,
We are always trying to find ways to improve communication in our school district. One improvement that we are trying to make is to maximize the tools that currently exist for families. As a result, we will be posting all of the school newsletters each week on this site.
Below are the newsletters for the week of December 16, 2019.
Pathways Newsletter for Week of 12/13/2019
Good Morning, Reading Public School Community,
I hope that you have had a great week. Attached is this week’s Pathways Newsletter. This week’s articles and highlights include:
- The Arts Shine in the Reading Public Schools
- An Article titled, Parenting in the Digital Age: Become the Media Mentor Your Child Needs
- A Marshall Memo Article titled, Cutting and Self-Injury
- Superintendent Office Hours Continue This Week
- RMHS High Five for the Week
- Reading Education Foundation Festival of Trees
- Stepping Stones
- Blazing Trails
Have a great weekend everyone and a great week ahead!
Take care.
The Journey-The Next Chapter 