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RCSA Elementary Rocket Reader

RCSA Elementary Families,


We've made it to the last week of school! Please make note that the last week of school will be Early Release Dismissals at 1:00 pm. Extended Day will run as usual. There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 29th in honor of Memorial Day.


The YMCA will be hosting a Summer Day Camp at RCSAE again this summer. See details below if you are interested in registering your student.


Summer Projects can be accessed using the link below in the newsletter. Don't forget to remind your student to be working on these throughout the summer to avoid the summer slide.


Please continue to follow the newsletters & Class Dojo to stay updated with school events and stay in communication with your student's teachers. Remember, administration does not receive Dojo messages. Also, RCSA Connect is your home base for your student's academics.  


As always, aim high, Rockets!


RCSA Elementary Administration

May School Calendar
RCSA Elementary's Front Office is open during the following dates and times BY APPOINTMENT ONLY:
Monday - Friday --- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Appointments must be made through the link below.
Book a Front Office Appointment
RCSA Elementary's Business Office is open during the following dates and times BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Monday - Friday --- 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Book a Business Office Appointment
Access Summer Projects HERE
Purchase RCSA Uniforms Online!
Book a Business Office Appointment
Embroidery Order Form (submit to Front Office)
Free & Reduced Lunch Application
SLA Online Lunch Payment
SLA Guide
Parents and students may view breakfast and lunch menus at Nutrislice. Download the app!



Learn more about Class Dojo HERE
Medication Administration & Guidelines
Book a Front Office Appointment
Carpool Drop-Off & Pick-Up Video

Arrival: 7:40-7:55 am

NO student should be dropped off or out of his/her vehicle before 7:40 am.

Students should be dropped off at Car Loop 1 (purple) OR Car Loop 2 (yellow). Patrols and staff members will be present to escort students into the building through the gym. 

Parents should remain in their cars. 

Any student being dropped off after 7:55 am must pull around to the front office lane and be dropped off there receiving a tardy slip. 


Dismissal: 2:45 pm

All grade levels will be dismissed at this time.

RCSA-ISSUED CARPOOL TAGS MUST BE PRESENT AND VISIBLE IN THE CARPOOL LINE. NO STUDENT WILL BE RELEASED TO A CAR WITHOUT AN RCSA-ISSUED CARPOOL TAG. PROPER ID MUST BE SHOWN FOR A REPLACEMENT ($5) OR TEMPORARY TAG, IF NECESSARY, IN THE FRONT OFFICE.

Parents arriving from Parental Home Road should get into Car Loop 1 (purple). Parents arriving from Beach Boulevard or Hogan Road should get into Car Loop 2 (yellow).

Car Loop 1 = purple (Use if arriving from Parental Home Road.)

Car Loop 2 = Yellow (Use if arriving from Beach Boulevard or Hogan Road.

Car lanes should be single lanes only!

Students will be escorted by patrols and staff members to vehicles with a visible carpool tag present. Parents/guardians are not permitted to walk up to the gates, and students will NOT be released in this manner.

Any student that is not picked up by 3:00 pm will be checked into Extended Day, paying the daily rate of $20. 

Carpool Contract 22-23
RCSAES Payment Policies & Procedures 2022-2023
Extended Day Payments
  • All Extended Day payments must be made online through the registration application.
  • All payments must be paid in full by provided due dates for student/s to remain in the program. 

Club Payments
  • All Club payments must be made online through School Pay (www.schoolpay.com).
  • Payment must be made at the time of Club Registration.

Field Trips
  • All Field Trip payments must be made online through School Pay (www.schoolpay.com).
  • Payment must be made by provided deadlines.
  • Field Trips forms should be submitted with receipt of payment from School Pay.

SLA Breakfast/Lunch Payments
  • All SLA breakfast and lunch payments must be made online through SLA (www.slalunch.com).
  • Payments are not accepted in the front office and/or business office.  

Uniform Payments
  • Uniforms can be purchased in the Business Office during the designated hours. Credit/debit are accepted. NO CHECKS OR CASH ARE ACCEPTED.

*RCSA Elementary does NOT accept checks or cash.

If you find you need extra suppor, the helplines are open. You can reach them by calling:1 800 273-TALK or texting TALK to 741741.

  1. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Just dial 988 from your phone or you can CHAT

Utility Bills/Rent Assistance

N.E.FLA. COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY

Call Fridays at 8am

(904) 398-7472

CITY WELFARE - 1809 Art Museum Dr.

Call Daily at 9:30am

(904) 858-2994

CATHOLIC CHARITIES BUREAU - 134 E. Church Street

Call Tuesday thru Friday 9:00am

(904) 354-3416

DOWNTOWN ECUMENICAL SERVICES - 215 Ocean Street

Call Monday 8:30am

(904) 358-7955

JEWISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Call Monday (Bills) / Call Wednesday (deposits)9:00am

(904) 448-1933

FREE TAX FILING WITH REALSENSE

RealSense provides free tax preparation services to qualified families and individuals through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. To guide hardworking families and individuals on a path to prosperity, United Way offers RealSense—a nationally recognized financial stability initiative designed to save families money and promote responsible fiscal habits. RealSense provides free financial education, counseling and tax preparation services to help people save money and build assets.

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How Do I Contact...

My Child's Teachers?

Class Dojo! This is the most convenient method of communication with your student's teacher(s). Please keep in mind that teachers are not expected to respond to Dojo messages during instructional time or after hours. Teachers are expected to respond to inquiries within 24-48 hours.


*Administration does NOT receive Dojo messages.


RCSAES Front Office? 

Email swhite@rivercityscience.org  

904-855-8010 ext. 2000

https://rcsafrontoffice.youcanbook.me/


RCSAES Business Office? 

Email sgajewski@rivercityscience.org

https://rcsabusinessoffice.youcanbook.me/


Dean of Students? 

Email mlasoff@rivercityscience.org


Dean of Operations? 

Email gschumacher@rivercityscience.org

 

Dean of Curriculum & Instruction?

Email nspanbauer@rivercityscience.org


Principal?

Email jhough@rivercityscience.org


How do I check my child’s homework, grades, academic progress?

RCSA Connect!

Important RCSAES Resources
RCSAES Daily Schedule
RCSAES Payment Policies
Visit our Facebook Page
RCSAES Website
DCPS Calendar

Keep Our Schools Safe! 

Have a school safety concern? You can directly report it to law enforcement through the FortifyFL app or www.getfortifyfl.com. The app is available for download on Apple and Android devices and is critical to ensuring all Florida schools are safe environments where students and educators can experience and share the joy of learning without fear.

Thanks for helping us keep our schools safe, RCSA Elementary!

River City Science Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status or genetic information in its educational programs, services or activities. Inquiries may be directed to the RCSA’s School Administrators.