In an effort to help our families plan for the upcoming school year, here are our 2021-2022 School Supply Lists. This year we've partnered with Teacher Lists to make it easier to purchase online or in-store. The lists are also located on each school's website. #KidsAreOurCustomers
https://www.teacherlists.com/districts/1000203899-roanoke-rapids-school-district
Proud of the work our students completed as part of our Summer Art Camp at Belmont Elementary. #KidsAreOurCustomers
Updated Immunization & Physicals Reminder: PreK, Kindergarten, and 7th Grade students are required to have updated immunizations prior to starting school on August 23, 2021. Additionally, rising Seniors are required to have the meningococcal (Menactra) vaccine. September 23, 2021 is the deadline or Sept. 11 for RR Early College to submit your child’s records to their respective school nurse. This state mandate is for students who will be returning to in-person learning and those attending the RRGSD Virtual Academy. Students will not be allowed to return without the proper documentation. Appointments may be made with the Halifax County Health Department or your child's pediatrician. A COVID vaccine is not required for attendance. Medical Physicals are required for PreK, Kindergarten, and those moving from out of state or new to public schools. #KidsAreOurCustomer #BackToSchool
Please share: We're currently enrolling students in all grades for the 2021-2022 school year. Make an appointment with our registration office using the link below. Kindergarteners must be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2021. #KidsAreOurCustomers
https://www.rrgsd.org/page/student-enrollment
If you plan to enroll your student in Place to Play this summer, please complete the application today. We need a headcount for supplies and meals. Here's the link to the application: https://5il.co/s9c3
New adventures await our 5th graders as they head off to middle school. Today we celebrated them with a special recognition ceremony.
Congratulations to Abraham Howell who received the Mary D. Shearin Academic Excellence Award. This award is given to the 5th grade student who had the highest cumulative grade point average in all subject areas for grades 3-5.
William Hasty received this year’s Belmont Leadership Award. This award is given to the student who exemplified leadership in and out of school.
5th Grade Families: 5th-grade graduation is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 25th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the Belmont Auditorium/Cafeteria. Please be mindful that each student may invite two guests (adult or child). Infants who attend graduation will need a ticket to enter. This event will also be live-streamed on the RRGSD Public Information YouTube Channel. We look forward to seeing everyone as we celebrate our 5th Graders. #KidsAreOurCustomers
Proud of the work our second grade classes have been doing in recent weeks as they've been learning about the War of 1812. This led to a study about the economy both then and now. This project also helped students learn the value of money and hard work. #KidsAreOurCustomers
5th Grade Families: Belmont's 5th Grade Graduation will be held on Tuesday, May 25th from 1-2 pm in the Belmont Auditorium/Cafeteria. Each student may invite 2 people (adult or child) MAXIMUM! Guests will be symptom-screened at check-in. All must wear masks and stay 6 ft apart from other families while indoors. Guests are encouraged to stay in their seats until dismissed from their spots and all students may be dismissed for the day with their parents after the ceremony. This event will be live-streamed on the RRGSD Public Information YouTube Channel so that other family members may view the event. Teachers will be collecting RSVP information from all families soon via the Google Classroom. Please respond to help us plan. We are looking forward to sharing this celebration with you and our 5th graders! #KidsAreOurCustomers
Belmont Families: It is time to return all district chrome devices and hotspots for maintenance over the summer and to prepare for EOG testing.
Face-to-face students will return their chrome devices, chargers, and hotspots (if they were assigned one) beginning May 10. Please return BOTH the device and charger to avoid any fines.
Virtual students will keep all items until 12:00pm on the last day of school, 5/28. Between 12:00-2:30pm on that date, parents will participate in a drive by drop off of all items in the bus circle. Please return BOTH the device and charger to avoid any fines. #KidsAreOurCustomers
Reminder: Required End-Of-Grade Testing for virtual students in grades 3-5 only will be ongoing at Belmont Elementary School from May 10th to May 12th. Your child and your child’s teacher have been working very hard all year! We ask that you drop your child off between 7:45 AM - 8:10 AM. Please be mindful that a cloth face covering must be worn at all times. You will need to pick up your child promptly at 12:15. Don't forget to bring your chromebook and charger with you. #KidsAreOurCustomers
Congratulations to our very own School Nurse, Sara Council on being named the RRGSD Support Person of the Year. #KidsAreOurCustomers
Congratulations to our Roanoke Rapids Graded School District Teacher of the Year, Samatha Baird. Baird is a kindergarten teacher at Belmont Elementary. #KidsAreOurCustomers #TeacheroftheYear2021
5th-11th graders: The Roanoke Rapids Band is getting ready for next year. If you missed the meeting to join the band, there is another opportunity this Thursday!
Join the zoom meeting set up for Thursday, May 6th at 6pm.
https://guitarcenter.zoom.us/j/92571957312
If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Manning at manningl.rrhs@rrgsd.org or by phone at 252-519-7249.
We're currently accepting applications for our Summer Place to Play program. Learn more here: https://5il.co/rt3b
Belmont Families: We are beginning the search for a new principal at Belmont Elementary. We value your input in this process and want to hear from you. Please complete the feedback form below by April 30, 2021. #KidsAreOurCustomers
https://forms.gle/uSD7KfkRqHAoc7Cu8
We're excited to announce we will have Field Day this year. #KidsAreOurCustomers
We're currently accepting applications for our Summer Place to Play program. Learn more here: https://5il.co/rt3b
Reminder: Application deadline for RRGSD's new Virtual Academy is May 1. This is perfect for students who are currently being homeschooled or those who flourish working independently. Your student will be taught by a certified teacher and have the ability to participate in extracurricular activities on campus. Questions? Check out the link below. #KidsAreOurCustomers
https://www.rrgsd.org/page/rrgsd-virtual-academy
Rising 5th-12th Graders: Ready to join the band? Get your instrument! No prior experience necessary. If you want to learn to play, come join us April 15 at 6 p.m. for an informational meeting. Questions? Call Mrs. Manning at 252-519-7249. Virtual meeting link below:
https://guitarcenter.zoom.us/j/96086454873
