PBC Starbees Café Makes the Local News!
Pieter B. Coeymans’ very own Starbees café reopened earlier this June with a brand-new storefront! What began as a mobile coffee cart has now transformed into a cozy café space just outside the STEAM room.
Run by students in grades K–5, Starbees is a life skills project where students practice language, social, math, and communication skills by selling coffee, tea, and hot chocolate to staff on Friday mornings. Proceeds go toward a charitable cause chosen by the students themselves.
We’re excited to share that Starbees was recently featured on News Channel 10!
🎥 Watch the segment here: https://www.news10.com/video/student-run-coffee-cart-raises-money-for-charities/10817094/
📖 Read more about the project here: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/2246651
Pieter B. Coeymans' very own Starbees had a grand reopening this week, now featuring a fresh new storefront! What was once a mobile coffee cart has transformed into a cozy and welcoming café just outside the STEAM room. Read more about it here: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/2246651
🚌💎 This week, Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary 3rd graders took a field trip to the Holcim Quarry! The students have been learning about geology and had the opportunity to see rock formations up close and learn how the quarry operates. A big thanks to Holcim for hosting our curious learners!
This year, the RCS Music Department was thrilled to expand its annual Meet the Instruments Night, welcoming both third and fourth-grade students and their families! This special event gave students a hands-on opportunity to explore a variety of instruments, get inspired, and start thinking about joining our growing RCS music program.
A big thank you to the staff of the RCS Music Department, members of the High School Tri-M Music Honor Society, and other talented high school instrumentalists who helped make the night a success. And a special thank you to John Keal Music Company for generously providing demo instruments, cleaning materials, and staff support. Together, we’re building a strong future for music at RCS!
This year, the RCS Music Department expanded its annual Meet the Instruments Night to include not only fourth-grade students and their families but also, for the first time, third graders! This special event not only inspires young students to consider joining the music program but also fosters connections through the joy of music!
💃🕺 The students in dance intramurals at Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary wrapped up their season with their final performances last week! With enthusiasm, rhythm, and lots of smiles, these young dancers showed off everything they’ve learned. Way to go, dancers!
On Thursday, April 24th, Pieter B. Coeymans Elementary School hosted an Art Show and Community Night. Our talented and creative students' beautiful artwork lined the hallways for families and the community to see! Our staff, Parent Teacher Organization, Ravena Innovation Station, and RCS Community Library held special events for the whole family to enjoy. Thank you to all the students, staff, families, and community members who supported this wonderful event!
Yesterday, we celebrated our incredible bus drivers and transportation staff. Rain or shine, early mornings and late nights, our RCS Transportation Staff work tirelessly to keep our students safe and get them where they need to go!
Bus drivers do so much more than drive - they connect people. They are some of the first hellos in the morning, the ones who celebrate with congratulatory high-fives after an away game day win, and they provide a listening ear on those hard days. Thank you for all that you do!
Yesterday was Earth Day, remember to reduce, reuse, and recycle as much as possible! PBC teachers and students are encouraged to continue their efforts to reduce the amount of material taken to landfills by recycling. PBC 5th grader Adleigh A. created a reminder to recycle during Ms. Chriss's art class.
RCS staff spent the afternoon focused on professional development, engaging in sessions on restorative practices at the elementary and secondary levels, certification pathways, and curriculum planning. In addition to learning and collaboration, staff enjoyed a fun fitness session with RCS retiree Terry Crawford!
Today, RCS celebrates World Down Syndrome Day! Students, faculty, and staff showed their support by wearing silly socks in blue and yellow. This day reminds us of the importance of inclusion and embracing diversity, values that are at the heart of our mission: Providing a safe and supportive learning environment in which all are valued and challenged to become responsible members of a global society. 💙💛 We are proud to foster a community where everyone is encouraged to be their true selves and thrive together. #WorldDownSyndromeDay
The days are getting warmer, but the nights remain chilly, creating the perfect conditions for maple syrup production! Students at both A.W. Becker and Pieter B. Elementary have been learning about maple sap production, including how to tap trees and collect sap. If you’ve driven past either of our elementary schools recently, you may have noticed the beginning of the sap collection in bright blue bags, which will be transformed into syrup. Last week, several classes took a field trip to Crosstown Maple to learn more about the process of converting maple sap into delicious syrup and discuss the various methods of sap collection.
RCS Reminder: Monday, March 24, and Tuesday, March 25, are early dismissal days for PK - 8 for Parent Teacher Conferences. Please find more information about upcoming conference days here: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/2092525
It's March, and that means reading for a cause at Pieter B. Coeymans and A.W. Becker Elementary is officially here!
Both schools held exciting assemblies to launch a month full of fun challenges, reading adventures, and some incredible books. A.W. Becker is diving into their March Madness Tournament of Books, while Pieter B. Coeymans is celebrating One School, One Book.
Information about these programs has been sent home to families, so now it's time to get reading! 📚
This week's Letter to Families and Staff; 10-4-24 can be viewed here: https://secure.smore.com/n/a2uzt
As we start our Fall 2024 sports season we encourage students, parents, and spectators to read our District’s Stadium and Gymnasium Rules of Conduct before the next home game. Find the RCS Athletics Expectations and Rules of Conduct on our athletic page and here: https://5il.co/24yjy
Check out the welcome back Pieter B. Family Newsletter! https://www.rcscsd.org/o/pb-coeymans/article/1732702
View the digital version of our 2024-2025 RCS Wall Calendar here: https://www.rcscsd.org/article/1727883
Reminder: The deadline for lottery applications for Discovery Camp is Friday, March 1, 2024. Discovery Camp is four weeks of instruction during the summer comprised of Project Based Learning units that include developing rich vocabulary, engaging in hands-on learning, and developing deep learning around topics of high interest and cross curricular. For more information: https://www.rcscsd.org/page/discovery-camp