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August 5, 2021
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Rosenwald-Dunbar's Principal's Points 

A MESSAGE FROM MR. PAYNE

Good Morning Eagle Families!  
It is hard to believe the beginning of school is just around the corner. I hope your family has had an enjoyable, restful summer. I am more excited than I have ever been for the upcoming school year, and the entire RDES staff is so eager to get the 2021-2022 school year underway. I know our students are looking forward to being back in the classroom with their peers, excited for a special year. I know the entire RDES family will continue to show resilience, flexibility, and dedication to ensuring that every student succeeds at the highest levels this year.  

At this point, we hope everyone has received communications regarding your child’s placement, as well as Open House information. Tonight is the Open House at RDES for our 4th and 5th grade students, along with Mrs. Cox’s and Miss Preston’s 3rd grade classes from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. In order to keep things moving smoothly, I am asking that students with last name’s beginning with letters A through L attend from 5:30pm to 6:15pm, and students with last names beginning with M through Z attend from 6:15pm to 7:00pm. While I understand this may not work for everyone, it will help things run safely and smoothly. If you have not received information about who your child’s teacher will be this year, you can call the front office to check!  

Teachers will be set up at tables outside, and they cannot wait to meet their new students. Families will also have the opportunity to drop off their student’s materials in their classroom, and visit several tables set up in the gym, with various resources and information from several different groups. In order to get everyone through each area, we are asking that students’ simply leave their materials on their desk. The organizing of the desks and the materials will be the first day of school activity.  

Another, more detailed Principal’s Points, will be coming out on Friday with more information about the second Open House at the RDES Annex, as well as specific information and maps regarding car line and drop off.  

While it does feel like we are nearing the end of the pandemic, we certainly understand that we are not there yet. Keeping your child safe continues to be a priority and we will follow the protocols set out in Superintendent Moore’s message yesterday. Like you, I eagerly anticipate the day when school can fully return to normal. Despite some continued challenges, we will continue to partner with you and plan on making the 2021-2022 school year the best one yet. I am so thankful for our entire RDES Eagle family!  

Mr. Payne

Additional Information: 
Unfortunately, due to national supply shortages in school supplies, the Care Council’s Back to School Backpack Event scheduled for this Saturday, August 7th, has been cancelled. The Care Council is committed to supporting the students of Jessamine County, and will continue to meet the needs of our students through various avenues. If you need assistance with school supplies to begin the school year, please contact the Family Resource Center Coordinator at your child’s school.  

ONLINE REGISTRATION (OLR) FOR 21-22
Online Registration (OLR) must be completed by each family every school year. If you have trouble with your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please contact the school at 859-885-6670 or email Mr. Payne at joe.payne@jessamine.kyschools.us or Mrs. Campbell at kim.campbell@jessamine.kyschools.us.
 


DROP-OFF TIME INFORMATION

RDES Main Building 
7:30am to 8:00am

RDES Annex
7:45am to 8:00am


OPEN HOUSES
Students are welcome to bring their supplies to Open House. Please note that Third Grade will be divided between RDES Main and the RDES Annex. If your child is in Third Grade, please plan to attend the Open House for your child's teacher.
 

FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER NEWS
If you need any assistance during the summer, please email Mrs. Andrews at emily.andrews@jessamine.kyschools.us
 
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Remember, your student is welcome to check-in with Mrs. Klein and/or request to meet with her through her virtual office at http://bit.ly/rdessel
UPCOMING DATES

August 5: Open House for 3rd Grade (Mrs. Cox & Miss Preston), 4th Grade, & 5th Grade (5:30pm-7pm @RDES Main)

August 9: Open House for 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, & 3rd Grade (Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Fletcher, & Mrs. Kenimer) (5:30pm-7pm @RDES Annex)

August 11: First Day of School
 
CONTACT INFORMATION
Joe Payne - Principal - joe.payne@jessamine.kyschools.us
Maggie Osborne - CRA - maggie.osborne@jessamine.kyschools.us
Jen Klein - Counselor - jennifer.klein@jessamine.kyschools.us
Kim Watkins - Counselor - kimberly.watkins@jessamine.kyschools.us

Emily Andrews - Family Resource Coordinator - emily.andrews@jessamine.kyschools.us
Kim Campbell - Technology Support - kim.campbell@jessamine.kyschools.us 
Phone Number: 885-6670
Our mailing address is: 1500 Wilmore Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Phone: 859.885.6670     Fax: 859.887.2052
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