RCS CSD
 

Pieter B. Coeymans

January Newsletter

 

Happy New Year!

We hope you were able to enjoy a peaceful winter vacation.

STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL Monday, January 5th.

Please read on for all the information you need for a successful return.

Wishing you a happy and healthy 2026!

With warm regards,

Mr. Hakim I. Jones, Principal

Traci Johnson, Assistant Principal

Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary School

 

Pieter B Information Regarding Outdoor Recess

The winter weather has arrived quickly! Just a few reminders

1. Students go outside for recess when the real feel temperature is 15 degrees and above.

2. We use AccuWeather to determine the real feel temperature.

3. If the temperature is close to 15 degrees, please send your students to student with their coat,hat and gloves ( just in case the students are able to go outside)

4. All students should wear a jacket during the winter season (especially on chilly days).

Stay warm

 

A Message from the Health Office

In an effort to control the spread of illness, we ask for your cooperation with the following guidelines.

Do not send your child to school if: 

  • If he/she has a temperature of 100 or higher. Please do not send your child to school until he/she is fever-free (under 100) for 24 hours without Tylenol or Ibuprofen.
  • If he/she has been vomiting or had diarrhea during the night or early morning hours. They should stay home until they have been free of the episodes for 24 hours.
  • If your child is coughing excessively and/or has a very runny nose. A constant cough is very uncomfortable for your child, and it is also disruptive to the class.
  • If they have a severe rash that has not been seen by a physician. If your child has an open wound, please cover it with a bandage; if it does not appear to be healing, please consult your physician.
  • If your physician suspects strep throat or other infections, do not send your child to school until the results are known. If the result is positive, he/she should have at least 24 hours of antibiotics before returning to school.
  • If you suspect your child has pink eye (conjunctivitis), please take them to your physician. If it is a confirmed case, keep them home until they have been treated for 24 hours.
  • If your child has Head Lice, unless they have been treated according to the nurse or doctor’s instructions and no longer have live lice or nits (eggs).
Pieter B. Building Goals

Communication

The primary source for building communication will be sent out via ParentSquare. There is a mobile app for your convenience, and you can customize your notifications. Thank you to everyone who has already signed up! Learn more about ParentSquare here.

RCS Updates

As always, you will find the latest updates, important school events, and links to newsletters on our official school website, www.rcscsd.org. You are encouraged to sign up for the RCS App and be sure to check your email frequently. We will again practice being environmentally friendly and reduce paper this year. Thus, our Pieter B. Handbook, which contains the Code of Conduct, as well as pertinent other forms, resources, and points of reference, will be posted on our website. If you do not have internet access, a copy of the handbook will be available in the main office.

Important Dates - January

January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day ( No School)

January 21 - Board of Education meeting, 6 p,m RCS High School

PBC PTO

Please consider joining PBC PTO, as our students and staff can greatly benefit from your involvement and contributions to the school’s program and its operations. The PBC PTO does have a Facebook page that you can join to keep up with all their events.

PBC PARENT TEACHER ORGANIZATION

President: Kristina Atanasio
Vice President: Kathy Blenis
Secretary: Andrea Siegel - Salhoff
Treasurer: Lina Greenfield

Upcoming PTO meeting

January 8th - virtually join the meeting click HERE

PBC PTO 2025-2026 events!

Annual Calendar 2025-2026

Links

PBC Family Handbook

Elementary Code of Conduct

PBC Breakfast and Lunch Menu

RCS Transportation

RCS District Calendar

RCS Board of Education 2025 – 2026 BOE Members

Michael Deyo, President
Edward Bedinotti, Vice President
Melanie Potter
Mike Coyne
Matthew Miller
Jackie Kalney
Jennifer Molino
Dan Baker

The meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. and the doors open at 5:45 p.m. Location, unless otherwise noted on the agenda, is the High School Library. Board meeting dates and all other information can be found here.