It's National School Lunch Week and today is Lucky Tray Day at all RPS 205 K-12 schools! Look for the lucky stamp under your lunch tray to win a prize. If you have a winning tray, bring your tray to the kitchen team to claim your prize. Good luck!
Enjoy the day off! We will see you all back at school tomorrow.
RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse on October 28, 30 & November 1. Learn basic wrestling skills. Wear gym shorts, t-shirt & gym shoes. To register: https://forms.gle/XVHLKVBr39NTmed87
It’s back! RPS 205’s Chicken Sandwich Contest returns! Create the most creative chicken sandwich for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED & have your sandwich featured on the menu this spring! Turn in entries to your kitchen staff Oct. 14–17. Winners will be announced Nov. 17!
Enjoy the three day weekend! See you back at school on Monday, October 6!
Watch Mr. O'Brien's monthly video to see what's coming up this month at Welsh. Don't worry, folks. It's only 1:03 for the 61103. https://youtu.be/gTRIyaxkLl8
Last night, the Rockford school board recognized Cohort 4 graduates of the NIU Principal Residency Program. Zach Larson (Jefferson HS), Whitney Reed (Welsh ES), and Andrew Wimberly (Ellis ES) are all now certified administrators with their master's degrees. Congratulations!
All RPS 205 buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.
Welsh Families: Mr. O'Brien's monthly video explaining the upcoming events for the month of September in just 1.03! https://youtu.be/j-vv3pp2CDI
Welsh Families: Read the September Welsh Newsletter to stay informed on everything going on at Welsh this month. http://bit.ly/45FRq1E
All RPS 205 students can enjoy FREE breakfast & lunch every school day! Want to know what’s on the menu?
Check out our interactive menus on LINQ Connect:
https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/PAMMVV?buildingId=712405f4-4edc-ec11-8e1e-cdc141ccdd7d
This year, families can also add funds for a la carte items.
Download the LINQ Connect App.
-App Store for IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/linq-connect/id6443849490
-Google Play for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linq.linqconnect&hl=en_US&pli=1
Questions? Call Nutrition Services at 815.966.3033 or connect with us on Let’s Talk.
Check out our interactive menus on LINQ Connect:
https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/PAMMVV?buildingId=712405f4-4edc-ec11-8e1e-cdc141ccdd7d
This year, families can also add funds for a la carte items.
Download the LINQ Connect App.
-App Store for IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/linq-connect/id6443849490
-Google Play for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linq.linqconnect&hl=en_US&pli=1
Questions? Call Nutrition Services at 815.966.3033 or connect with us on Let’s Talk.
Welsh Soccer Tryouts: 4th and 5th grade soccer tryouts will be moved from outside into the gym because of impending rain. Therefore, if your 4th or 5th grader is trying out, please come to the front door to pick them up at 3:30pm when tryouts end.
Welsh Families: Don't forget, Welsh Annual Open House and Supply Drop-Off is Tuesday 8/12 from 4:00-5:30. Meet your teacher, tour the school, and drop off school supplies as we begin our 96th year of educating the children of Rockford's North End neighborhood.
Welsh Kindergarten Families: Don't forget Kindergarten Orientation Tuesday 8/12 at 3:30 in the gym, followed by the annual Welsh Open House at 4:00. Come meet your teacher, drop off supplies, and learn a few things as we begin your child's foundational journey at Welsh Elementary,. We'll see you Tuesday!
Welsh Families: It's August 1st! The kids will be back at Welsh soon. Listen to Mr. O'Brien's back to school video to discuss some of the upcoming events and communication additions for this school year. https://youtu.be/mPNTnmC-s_k
Welsh Families: Here is our new monthly newsletter that will discuss upcoming events at Welsh Elementary. Enjoy! http://bit.ly/3IJOYOD
The first day of school for K-12 is Thursday, August 14. It's a late start day for middle & high schools. Early Childhood starts Monday, August 18. Here are the start & dismissal times for each school. Questions? Call your school’s main office.
Welsh Families, as we move into the last two weeks of July, I wanted to send a link to our website with each grade's updated supply lists. We'll send more info for the coming year at the end of the month! https://welsh.rps205.com/o/wees/page/suppliesdress-code
The first day of school for K-12 is 7 weeks from today. PreK starts on August 18. Here is our 25-26 calendar so that you can prepare and plan ahead. https://5il.co/33ras
