Weekly Community Update
Dear RWCS Community,
Just as migrations happen, the teachers all returned to school on August 1st in preparation for a new school year! We have been getting calls about Classroom Supply Lists, and there is a link below for each classroom. For new families, please complete the registration packet and the release of records form. Please send the release of records form back to us ASAP so we can get student records from their previous school, especially if your student is on an IEP or 504 plan, so we have that information at the beginning of the school year. Information can be emailed to Marina, our Office Manager, at office.manager@rwcs.org.
The Weekly Update is typically sent out on Fridays and is the best source for information about the school and upcoming events. We will occasionally send out additional updates if the information is urgent. Please take a few minutes each week to read the Weekly Update so you can stay informed about what is happening at the school! The Weekly
Classroom Supply Lists
Download the school supply list for each classroom below.
Registration
24 - 25 RWCS Registration Packets Available for Download >
You may download the Registration packet by clicking on the link above, or if you prefer it to be mailed, call the school at 575-586-2076 or email office.manager@rwcs.org and provide your mailing address. Please complete all the forms!
Even though RWCS does not offer a meal program, please complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Form (information is kept confidential), as we receive additional funding based on this information.
If you are new to the school and your student is on an IEP or 504 plan, make sure to complete the release of records form so we can request this information from their previous school. You do NOT need to complete this form if your student has been enrolled in RWCS. Please bring completed forms to Back-to-School night; we need the completed forms before the first day of school. We will also have copies available to fill out at Back-to-School Night.
Back-to-School Night - Thursday, August 8th at 5:30 pm
All parents and students should attend this evening, as it is a chance to learn more about the school, meet your classroom teachers and school staff, learn about your student’s upcoming fall trip, meet other families, and ask questions.
Please bring your completed Registration Packets (we can make copies of the required documents for you). We will have lemonade, chips, salsa, and some light snacks. If you would like to contribute a snack, that would be great.
Bus Chaperone Coordinator Needed for 24-25 School Year
This is an on-call paid position averaging 4hr/ month for emails, calls, and text messages.
Responsibilities are:
● Make sure all school days have a chaperone (there is an online scheduling page
for this)
● Find a fill-in chaperone if someone calls out
● Maintain calendar/schedule so other RWCS staff know who’s chaperoning
● Support chaperones with upholding RTD Bus and school behavior policies
If you are interested in the position or want more information, please contact Alice Allen at aallen@rwcs.org or call 575-586-2076
Bus Chaperones are NEEDED for 24-25 SY!!
We need bus chaperones for the 24-25 school year. The bus will NOT take any students if no adult chaperone is on the bus. Please help keep this free service for our students. We could use help for as much or as little as you can give. You can chaperone on the morning ride to school (7:40 am-10:20 am), the afternoon ride from school (2:00 pm-4:40 pm), or both. It can be a paid position if you can commit to riding regularly. PLEASE contact the school at 575 586-2076 or email Alice Allen at aallen@rwcs.org. If you can commit to chaperoning, here is the link to sign up for specific days. Bus Chaperone Sign-up Sheet
Educational Assistant (EA) Position Available for 24-25 SY
We are hiring a part-time (3 days/week) Educational Assistant to work primarily with the 3rd-5th and 6th-8th graders in multi-aged classrooms and occasionally with the K-2nd classroom in supporting in classrooms or pull-outs and monitoring recesses and lunch. The EA is responsible for small group instruction, 1:1 student support in classrooms or pull-outs, and supervising lunch and recess duties. Requirements: Applicant must have an H.S. Diploma or above and be required to obtain an EA License from PED to begin employment. The EA will be required to have a Level III EA License (RWCS will assist in this process) and experience with early childhood/elementary education. Location is in Lama, N.M., 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Tuesday-Thursday when school is in session. Starting pay $18.42/hr. (minimum) To Apply: send a resume and cover letter to RWCS, HC 81 Box 22, Questa, NM 87556, or email jorris@rwcs.org
2024 - 2025 RWCS School Calendar
This year’s calendar’s start and end dates and vacations follow this year's calendar. Additionally, we will continue our Ski and Winter Programs on Mondays in January and February. Two new items this year are Asynchronous Days for Students on Staff PD days, which will be students working on assignments at home on those days, but they are counted as regular school days. Staff will use those days for Meetings, Professional Development, and Planning. The other Asynchronous Days for Students will again be counted as regular school days, with students working on assignments at home on those days.
Harvest Fest will be on Saturday, October 19, 2024, and will be a regular school day for all students and staff! Please mark your calendar and tell your friends about this fun fall annual fundraiser.
Upcoming Important Dates
August 8th - Back-to-School Night at 5:30 pm
August 13th - First Day of School for the 24-25 SY!
August 19-23 - 6th-8th Grade Trip (Required)
August 27-30 - 3rd-5th Grade Trip (Required)
September 11-13 - K-2nd Grade Trip (Required)
The 100% Taos County Initiative
The TCI has recently uploaded an online Resource Directory of service providers and other resources for Taos County residents. The directory is on a website that hosts directories for 100% NM Initiatives across the state and is linked to our 100% TCI website. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive directory of agencies and services across ten sectors: Housing, Food, Medical/Dental Care, Behavioral Health Care, Transportation, Parent Support, Early Childhood Education, Community Schools, Youth Mentoring, and Job Skill Training. For the most part, we included services that are free, are Medicaid/Medicare accessible, have a sliding scale fee, or other methods of financial assistance.
Resource Directory: https://www.tenvitalservicesnm.org/taos-choose-service/