The Comet Connection 1.22.24
A look into what's going on at Rosebud ES!
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January 22, 2024
Upcoming School Events
Jan. 22nd-26th: Smencil Fundraiser
Student Council is raising money for our school with our annual Smencil Fundraiser! Students can buy a goody bag for themselves or have one delivered to a friend. Every goody bag contains a Smencil and candy. Those that wish to purchase should bring in $2 cash for each goody bag during the week of January 22nd-26th!
Jan. 23rd- GCPS Family-School Partnership Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting
Join the GCPS Office of Family Engagement on January 23rd at 5:30pm for the Family-School Partnership Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting. During this virtual meeting, GCPS families will receive information and have the opportunity to provide input on the GCPS Family and Community Engagement Plan. Register here for the January 23rd Meeting!
Jan. 25th- GCPS Elementary AKS Spotlight- Virtual Family Night
Register here for the January 25th Meeting!
ELA: The Science of Reading (Upper Rope)
Math: 2nd Semester Activities to Engage with the New AKS
Science: Computer Science for All
Social Studies: K-5 Character Traits
Jan 30th- Last Day to Sign-Up for Afterschool Clubs
Is your child interested in being part of an afterschool clubs this semester? January 30th is the last day to sign-up for a club for semester 2. Our club rosters are limited in size, so secure your spot on MyPaymentsPlus today! See more info below.
Those that participated in Semester 1 must re-enroll for a Semester 2 club.
Jan. 31st- RES Multicultural & Fine Arts Night
Feb. 1st- $1 Pajama Day
Make it an easy morning on Thursday, February 1st and come to school in your pajamas! Only $1 to participate, and you can bring your favorite stuffed animal for an extra $1!
Feb. 2nd- Digital Learning Day
Students will learn online on February 2nd. Please make sure chromebooks are fully charged when students return to school on Monday, February 5th.
Feb. 5th-12th- Candy Gram Fundraiser
Spread some Rosebud love and purchase a Candy Gram for a friend. Only $1 to make someone smile!
Feb. 9th- Father Daughter Sneaker Ball
We invite you to join us for a night of dinner and dancing with Dad or a Special Chaperone! Tickets are $15 per person and include your ticket in the door, a meal, and snack. There will be a live DJ and photo booth! Don't miss out on this fun event! Tickets must be purchased in advance by February 7th.
Semester 2 Afterschool Clubs Sign-Ups
Signups are open for our Semester 2 Afterschool Clubs. We have several options available, but spots are limited. You can signup on MyPaymentsPlus to secure your child's spot. If your child was part of Semester 1 Clubs, they must re-enroll for Semester 2. The last day to sign up for a club is January 30th, so don't miss out!
The cost for clubs is $35 and students must be picked up at 4:15pm on Club Days.
Clubs Days for Semester 2 are the following Wednesdays: Feb. 7, Feb. 14, Feb. 21, Feb. 28, March 13, March 20, March 27
As part of the Multicultural & Fine Arts Night, we are happy to host the RES Art Show. This is your chance to purchase your child's framed art work and get one-of-a-kind decor for your home or office! To purchase, you can visit https://artomestore.com/collections/rosebudelementary30052. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Georgia Milestones Testing Dates Released
The Milestones EOG is administered to 3rd – 8th grade students each spring. All grades will take English/Language Arts and Mathematics Assessments. Fifth graders also take a science test and 8th graders take assessments in Science and Social Studies. The results of these tests provide information about the student’s readiness for the next grade level. You can find more information about these assessments by visiting the district website.
GA Milestones Testing Dates:
April 22nd, 23rd, 24th- Language Arts (3rd-5th Grades)
April 29th, 30th- Math (3rd-5th Grades)
May 2nd- Science (5th Grade)
Kids Heart Challenge is Coming!
We are getting ready to kick off the Kids Heart Challenge adventure with the American Heart Association, and we need your help! Over the next few weeks students will be learning about their heart, raising awareness and funds for the American Heart Association. Our school's goal is to raise $1000 in donations and for every student to complete Finn's Mission.
Read more about this initiative in the attachment, and visit the RES Kids Heart Challenge page!
Attendance is critical for your child's success.
Children who miss school often fall behind and score lower on tests. They can have a hard time making and keeping friends. And frequent absences in elementary school set a pattern that increases the risk that a student will drop out of school later. Make school attendance a family priority. Don't let your child skip school for reasons other than illness or emergency. If your student regularly resists going to school, or your family is facing attendance obstacles, let the teacher or school counselor know. Learn more here!Important Reminders
Does your child have an upcoming birthday? Looking for a unique way to celebrate?
You can help make your child's birthday extra special by putting their name in lights! For $15, you can have your child's name displayed on our school marquee as well as on the schoolwide eClass page for a day. Place your order on mypaymentsplus.com.
- Please remember that student checkout stops at 2:00 each day, as we begin to prepare for dismissal at that time.
- We understand that transportation changes can occur on occasion. Please be sure to email RosebudTransportation@gcpsk12.org by 12noon to communicate any changes to our staff.
- All parents that enter the building must have an ID. Please make sure to always have your ID with you when visiting Rosebud ES for any reason.
- Have you joined our PTA? Join here!
Play 2 Learn
Play 2 Learn is a program for children from birth to 5 years old and their parents. This program is focused on building the capacity in parents to be their child’s first and best teacher as well as providing an opportunity for students to be in a group setting to play and learn. The program is FREE. Complete this form if you are interested in being part of the Play 2 Learn program.