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Congratulations to the staff and students at Royal Elementary School! They've exceeded growth for three years in a row and their performance grade grew by eight points last year.  Royal's growth score was in the top 15% of the state last year and they had the highest growth composite of all the elementary and charter schools in Franklin County. Way to go, Royal Knights! 

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! 

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. 

Take a look at the 2024-25 supply lists so that you are prepared for our upcoming school year! 

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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! 

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. 

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

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. 

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. 

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

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. 

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.  

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. 

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

School will be closed for students and staff on Monday, January 15 in honor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. 

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. 

The information session regarding the new Spanish Immersion (Dual Language) Program has been rescheduled for January 16, 2024 at 6:00 at Royal Elementary School. This program will be open to open to all eligible families in Franklin County.  To learn more, visit https://www.fcschools.net/parents/choice-schools-programs/spanish-immersion-program.

An information session regarding the new Spanish Immersion (Dual Language ) Program will be held on January 9, 2024 at 6:00 at Royal Elementary School. This program will be open to open to all eligible families in Franklin County.  To learn more, visit https://www.fcschools.net/parents/choice-schools-programs/spanish-immersion-program.

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! 

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. 

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.  

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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

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 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. 

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.  

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. 

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!