RSVP stands for the French phrase Répondez s’il vous plaît (“reply, please”), so it doesn’t need an added “please.” S'il vous plait means if you please.
However, since few people seem to know its literal meaning, and fewer still take it seriously, it’s best to use plain English: “Please reply.”
It is a mistake to think that this phrase invites people to respond only if they are planning to attend; it is at least as important to notify the person doing the inviting if you cannot go. Respond with a "yes" or "no'.
And don't assume that the kids or other uninvited guests are also invited.
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