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RCSA Elementary Families,

Below is the checklist for the 2022-2023 School Year, so you can stay on top of things before the new school year starts back up on August 15th.

-Uniforms (May be purchased in the Business Office. Appointments required.)
-Supply Lists
-Summer Projects
-Carpool Tags - These can be picked up at Back to School Orientation.
-Lunch/Breakfast - Set up an SLA online account & complete the free and reduced lunch form when it becomes available. New student accounts can begin being set up after August 1st.
-Extended Day Registration & Payment through the provided link.
-Technology Talk Registration
-Medication - If your student requires medication during the school day, be sure to schedule an appointment with the front office to check the medication in prior to the first day of school. Medication is not accepted at Back to School Orientation.
-Class Dojo - Download the app, and a Class Code will be provided at Back to School Orientation.
-RCSA Connect/RADIX Mobile - Download the app, and credentials will be provided at Back to School Orientation.

Continue to read the RCSA Rocket Reader Newsletters throughout the summer as links and resources become available.

As always, reach out to the appropriate RCSAES Team Members for assistance.

Thank you,

RCSA Elementary Admin Team
RCSA Elementary's Front Office is open during the following dates and times BY APPOINTMENT ONLY:
Monday - Friday --- 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
*Closed on 7/4/22
Appointments must be made through the link below.
RCSA Elementary's Business Office is open during the following dates and times BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Monday - Friday --- 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Uniforms will be available for purchase by appointment only, using the link below.
*Credit or debit only. No cash or checks are accepted.
*School supplies should be brought to Back to School Orientation.
YMCA will be using RCSA Elementary as a Summer Camp location again this summer. Learn more about their summer camp programs and employment opportunities below.
Don't miss Back to School Orientation!

If you have multiple students in various grade levels, you may join us on Monday, August 8th between 9 and 11 am.
If you have an incoming Kindergarten or 3rd grade student, you may join us on Monday, August 8th between 1 and 3 pm.
If you have an incoming 5th or 2nd grade student, you may join us on Tuesday, August 9th between 9 and 11 am.
If you have an incoming 1st or 4th grade student, you may join us on Tuesday, August 9th between 1 and 3 pm.

Back to School Orientation is an Open House format. Students will get the opportunity to meet their teachers, view their classrooms, receive their Orientation Packets (student agenda, spirit shirts, folders, etc.), and ask questions regarding setting up School Pay, Extended Day Registration, School Clubs, etc.

*Please bring your student's school supplies to Orientation!

Uniforms will NOT be available for purchase during Back to School Orientation. Appointments must be scheduled to purchase uniforms using the link: https://rcsabusinessoffice.youcanbook.me/
*New student accounts can begin being set up after August 1st.
Parents and students may view breakfast and lunch menus at Nutrislice. Download the app!



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 $15. 
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.
How Do I Contact...
RCSAES Front Office? 
Email lmorris@rivercityscience.org
904-855-8010 ext. 2000

RCSAES Business Office? 
Email sgajewski@rivercityscience.org
https://rcsabusinessoffice.youcanbook.me/

Dean of Students? 

Dean of Operations? 
 
Dean of Curriculum & Instruction?
Email nspanbauer@rivercityscience.org

Principal?

*Administration does NOT receive Dojo messages.

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

RCSA Connect! (Credentials will be received at Back to School Orientation.)

Log in using your child’s credentials.
*Remember, they are case-sensitive. If you cannot log in, double-check for zero and “O” mistakes and ensure you are using the correct URL.
If you still cannot log in, email Mrs. Hough.
Important RCSAES Resources
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.