RCSA Elementary Families,

Thank you for your participation in your student's education! The most recent turnout for Showcase Night and Parent Academy has been phenomenal. We hope to see you at the next Showcase Night in Quarter 3. Details and registration information will be released through the newsletter as the date gets closer.  

Red Ribbon Week is here! See the flier below for the themed dress-up days. Counselor Christian has a plethora of activities planned for students and staff. Red Ribbon Week dress-up participation is optional. Any student not participating should be in school uniform. Friday's Book Character Day is a Safety Patrols Fundraiser with any donation.  

Quarter 2 Conference Week will be the week of November 14th. If you would like to request a conference with your child's teacher(s), see details below to put in a request.  RCSA has updated visitor procedures, so be sure you have read carefully and completed the DCPS Volunteer Application.

Student's Art to Remember art pieces are ready for order! See your student's Friday Folder and details below to learn how to order their personalized artwork.  

This Wednesday is an Early Release Dismissal at 1:00 pm. Extended Day will run as usual.  

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.  

Let's have a great week, RCSA. As always, aim high, Rockets!

RCSA Elementary Administration

Red Ribbon Week participation is optional. Any student not participating should be in school uniform.  Friday is a fundraiser for Safety Patrols.    

RCSAES's Spelling Bee starts October 18. Study guides have been posted in ELA on RCSA Connect to help prepare for this fun event. The top 3 students in fifth grade will move on to the district level spelling bee!

*Clubs & tutoring pick-up is from Beach Boulevard ONLY.  

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. 

*Outside Club Vendors club registration and payment are separate from RCSA's. Any questions regarding outside vendor club registration and payment should be directly communicated with the vendor.

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

*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.)

Go to https://rcsaconnect.rcsaelementary.org/

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.

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!