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Congratulations to Dr. Westbrook!
Kelley Gerstenmier

Dr. Westbrook was named the 2024-2025 FCS Principal of the Year!  His family and school family were able to celebrate this honor with him on October 16, 2024 at a school-wide assembly. Congratulations, Dr. Westbrook! Thanks for all that you do for Royal Elementary School! 

PTO Spirit Night
Kelley Gerstenmier

The Royal Elementary PTO is hosting a spirit night at Scoops on Main in Youngsville.  Come out to support the PTO on Thursday, September 19 from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM. 

2024-25 School Year Open House
Kelley Gerstenmier

Open House for the 2024-25 school year will be on Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm.  Come out to meet your child's teacher, learn about bus routes, and more! We're looking forward to seeing all of our Royal knights! 

EOY Testing Dates
Kelley Gerstenmier

Save the Dates! 

EOG Testing Dates at RES:

  • Science (5th Grade Only): Friday, May 24
  • ELA (Grades 3-5): Wednesday, May 29
  • Math (Grades 3-5): Thursday, May 30

Please make sure that students arrive to school on time with a charged Chromebook. 

Spring Picture Day
Kelley Gerstenmier

We will have spring picture day on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. 

April PTO Meeting
Kelley Gerstenmier

There will be a PTO Meeting in the Media Center at Royal Elementary on Wednesday, April 17at 6:00 PM.  Come to find out more about how the PTO serves the teachers and students at RES. 

Quarter 3 Report Cards
Kelley Gerstenmier

Students will receive report cards on Tuesday, April 9. Be sure to follow up with teachers about your child's academic progress and schedule a time to meet with your child's teacher if a conference is requested. 

Spring Break
Kelley Gerstenmier

School will be closed March 29-April 7 for Spring Break.  We hope everyone at Royal has a fun and restful week. 

Join Us for Literacy Night!
Kelley Gerstenmier

Royal Elementary will have its annual Literacy Night on Thursday, March 7 from 6:00-7:00 PM. There will be book tastings, readings, a book walk, and more! We look forward to seeing all of our Royal Knight families. 

PTO to Open School Store
Kelley Gerstenmier

Every Wednesday morning, beginning February 7, students will have the opportunity to stop by the school store.  It will be open from 7:20-7:45.  

February PTO Meeting
Kelley Gerstenmier

There will be a PTO Meeting in the Media Center at Royal Elementary on Tuesday, February 6 at 6:00 PM.  Come to find out more about how the PTO serves the teachers and students at RES. 

January 22: Teacher Workday
Kelley Gerstenmier

There will be no school for students on January 22, 2024.  It is a teacher workday. 

Quarter 2 Check Ins
Kelley Gerstenmier

Students in 3rd-5th grade will take their ELA Check-In on Thursday, January 18.  Fifth graders will take their Science Check-In on Wednesday, January 17.  

Please make sure that students come to school on time with a charged Chromebook.  Ensure they have a healthy breakfast and a good night's sleep in order to be prepared for their day. 

Congratulations Mrs. Cook!
Kelley Gerstenmier

Mrs. Cook was chosen as the December teacher of the month from HIS radio! 

Amy Cook, the Royal Elementary Art Teacher, received a surprise visit on December 13, 2023.  She had been nominated and chosen as a recipient of the HIS Radio Teacher of the Month.  This honor is given to a teacher who has been instrumental in helping children in their studies and growth.  Congratulations, Mrs. Cook! 

Quarter 2 Progress Reports
Kelley Gerstenmier

Progress reports go home on Wednesday, December 6.  Please be sure to contact your child's teacher if you have any questions about academic progress. 

December Early Release
Kelley Gerstenmier

Royal Elementary will dismiss at 11:45 on Wednesday, December 6.  Please send a written note to your child's teacher if there will be transportation changes.  

Report cards will be sent home on Wednesday, November 8.
Kelley Gerstenmier

Students will receive report cards on Wednesday, November 8.  Be sure to follow up with teachers about your child's academic progress and schedule a time to meet with your child's teacher if a conference is requested.

RES Fall Festival  Thursday, November 9 from 6:00-8:00.
Kelley Gerstenmier

The Royal Elementary annual Fall Festival is Thursday, November 9 from 6-8pm. There will games and activities for the whole family, food trucks, and vendors. We look forward to seeing everyone Thursday evening. 

Bullying Prevention Spirit Week
Kelley Gerstenmier

We will show our support of bullying prevention with spirit week.  Each day will have a theme so that students can unite together for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. 

October is National Bullying Prevention Month.  It is a month long event to prevent childhood bullying and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. For the week of October 16-20, RES will show our support of bullying prevention with spirit week.  Each day will have a theme so that students can unite together for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.  

  • Monday, October 16:
    • Take a Step in the Right Direction and Say NO to Bullying
      • Wear crazy socks or mismatched shoes.
  • Tuesday, October 17:
    • ​​​​​​​Successful Students Don’t Bully
      • ​​​​​​​Dress for success by wearing your best dress or tie.
  • Wednesday, October 18:
    • ​​​​​​​Unity Day! Unite Against Bullying
      • ​​​​​​​Wear orange.
  • Thursday, October 19:
    • ​​​​​​​Wake Up to a Bully Free World
      • ​​​​​​​Wear pajamas! All pajamas must be appropriate
        and follow the dress code. Shoes must be worn.
  • Friday, October 20:
    • ​​​​​​​Be a Team Player, Don’t Bully
      • ​​​​​​​Wear your favorite sports team shirt or Royal shirt.
PTO to Host Spirit Night
Kelley Gerstenmier

Support the RES PTO by visiting Fiesta Mexicana in Louisburg on Thursday, October 12, 2023.  You must present the flier in order for the PTO to receive credit. 

October Teacher Workday
Kelley Gerstenmier

There will be no school on Friday, October 13.  It is a teacher workday.  

October Early Release
Kelley Gerstenmier

Royal Elementary will dismiss at 11:45 on Thursday, October 12.  Please send a written note to your child's teacher if there will be transportation changes.  

Progress Reports Go Home
Kelley Gerstenmier

Progress reports go home on Thursday, September 28.  Reports from the beginning of the year assessments will be sent home at this time.  Please be sure to contact your child's teacher if you have any questions about academic progress. 

September Early Release
Kelley Gerstenmier

Royal Elementary will dismiss at 11:45 on Wednesday, September 13.  Please send a written note to your child's teacher if there will be transportation changes.  

Cheers and Tears for Kindergarten Families
Kelley Gerstenmier

Join us for "Cheers and Tears" on the first full day of kindergarten on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, between 7:20-8:00 a.m. 

After you drop off your kindergartener, please join us for a parent reception with light refreshments in the STEM Lab. The School Counselor and PTO officers will be available, and kindergarten parents will be able to meet one another. 

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Kelley Gerstenmier

We had many families come out to Open House.  It was so great to meet you! We're looking forward to our Royal Knights returning to school soon!