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RCSA Elementary Families,


Students will have the opportunity to visit the Scholastic Book Fair during their Media Center time this week. Students may ONLY use eWallet for purchases. See directions below for set-up.  Families may visit the Book Fair on Friday, September 16th from 3:30-6:00 pm. eWallet OR credit cards will be accepted.  Any student participating in the Book Fair will earn a dress down day ticket for Monday, September 19th.  


If you would like for your student to be able to check out books in the RCSAE Media Center, don't forget to complete the Media Center Contract below. 


Quarter 1 Progress Reports will be made available on RCSA Connect on Friday, September 16th.  Kindergarten Progress Reports will be sent home in Friday Folders.   Please review and submit the Progress Report quiz on RCSA Connect confirming you have reviewed your student's grades.  Students who have these completed by Tuesday will earn a Dress Down Day on Wednesday, September 21st. 


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.  


Last, but not least, encourage your student to be earning AR points and passing iReady lessons. Halfway goals are due September 12th.  


Let's have a great week, RCSA.


As always, aim high, Rockets!


RCSA Elementary Administration

September School Calendar

Students will have the opportunity to visit the Scholastic Book Fair during their Media Center time the Week of September 12th.  Students may ONLY use eWallet for purchases.  See directions below for set-up.  

Families may visit the Book Fair on Friday, September 16th from 3:30-6:00 pm.  EWallet OR credit cards will be accepted.  NO CASH.

Set Up Your eWallet Here
eWallet Tutorial
Media Center Contract
Student Technology  Request
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
Sign Up for the September Technology Talk
Technology at RCSAES & FAQs
Schedule a  One-on-One Technology Talk
Purchase RCSA Uniforms Online!
Book a Business Office Appointment
Embroidery Order Form (submit to Front Office)
Free & Reduced Lunch Application
*New student accounts can begin being set up after August 1st.
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
Extended Day Application
PikMyKid Parent User Guide
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. 

RCSAES Carpool Contract

*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.

Club Vendor Fliers
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 ..

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.

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