The Rosemont Rocket
November 2022
Rosemont Elementary School
Principal, Keely Cooke
Assistant Principal, Markia Roberts
Email: Keely_R_Cooke@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rosemontes/
Location: 16400 Alden Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
Phone: (301) 840-7123
Twitter: @RosemontES
The Principal's Page
It is hard to believe that it is already November and the first marking period has come to an end. Our dedicated teachers are working harder than ever to ensure that each student gets the best education possible.
With Thanksgiving upon us, we often think about the things for which we are most grateful. At Rosemont, we are especially thankful for our students, their families, and our staff members, all of whom play an essential role in shaping our school community. Thank you for your continued support.
RES Mission Statement
At Rosemont, our mission is to --
· foster positive EQUITABLE RELATIONSHIPS with students, staff, and the community,
· deliver CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE RIGOROUS instruction, and
· achieve RESULTS for ALL students.
Parent Coffee - November 16 at 9:30 a.m.
Please join us in a virtual Parent Coffee meeting This is a time to be connected and embrace our school community. We will be meeting virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, November 16 at 9:30 a.m. Grab a coffee or tea and join us at:
- Zoom Code: 891 6327 1347
- Password: school
Soup & Salad Staff Luncheon - Friday, November 18
This November we would like to show gratitude to all our amazing staff at Rosemont ES. We would like to provide a soup and salad luncheon in the staff lounge on Friday, November 18. Soups and salads must be set up in the Rosemont staff lounge by 10:00 a.m. on Friday, November 18. Please sign up below to volunteer to provide one of the items. Thank you!
Sign Up Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904054aabab2dabfd0-soup
Parent-Teacher Conferences
The most important events of the school year is Parent-Teacher Conferences. Students have been in school nine weeks. To make the partnership between teachers and parents more effective, communication is essential.
You may choose to have a virtual or in-person conference. Conferences may be scheduled between November 14-22, 2022. In addition, students will have an early dismissal on November 21 & November 22 for the purpose of these conferences.
Here are some general tips on how to have a successful conference:
· Be Prepared: Write down everything that you want to talk about at the conference.
· Be On Time: Arrive promptly or a few minutes early.
· Stay Focused: Avoid lengthy discussions of topics that are not related to the purpose of the conference.
Stomp Out Bullying at RES
We hosted our Walk-a-thon fundraiser to raise awareness during National Bullying Prevention Month in October. Rosemont has raised over $10,000! Thank you everyone who donated to this wonderful cause. The money raised will help support student and staff activities promoting social emotional well-being such as assemblies and cultural arts events.
Gratitude Grams
A Gratitude Gram is a special message explaining to someone else why you are thankful for them. All Gratitude Grams will include a special treat along with your personal message!
Family members may purchase them before school or turn in their order forms to the homeroom teachers anytime between Tuesday, November 1 to Friday, November 18.
Global Childrens' Center - Parents' Night Out - December 16 at 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Global Childrens' Center will be hosting a Winter Wonderland-themed Parents’ Night Out on Friday, December 16 at 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Global will be providing dinner, games, crafts, and more for children to enjoy while parents have their night out. This event is open for all families in the community and all proceeds will be donated to Rosemont ES.
Amazon Smile Donations
An easy way to help Rosemont is by using Amazon Smile when shopping on Amazon. It has the same products, same prices, same services and you can use your current Amazon account. To get started click here and Rosemont Elementary as your charitable organization. Then every time you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate 0.5% of eligible purchases back to the school.
Amazon Smile Link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-6070574
Bathroom Reminders & Expectations
A clean and safe environment for our students is top priority at Rosemont. Please remind your child of appropriate bathroom behavior.
- Paper towels should be put in the trashcan not the toilet
- Flush the toilet after each use
- Wash your hands after using the restroom
- Throw toilet paper in the toilet not on the floor
- Respect the privacy of others
Birthday Celebrations
Parents may bring individual store bought cupcakes, donuts, or cookies to school to celebrate their child’s birthday. Please do not bring cakes, drinks, decorations, cameras, or goodie bags. Cupcakes, donuts, or cookies need to be brought to the main office and will be served during your child’s lunch.
Cell Phones and Mobile Devices
All cell phones and mobile devices should be turned off and:
- Placed in the main office upon arrival or
- Kept in student's backpack during the school day
Calls, text messages, and recordings are not allowed in the classroom, during recess/lunch or in the restroom. In addition, the school is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged devices while on school property. Thank you for your support regarding this matter.
Colder Weather, Appropriate Dress, and Lost & Found
COLDER WEATHER
Recess provides an important break for students, and is a chance to recharge energy for the remainder of the day. Students will go outside for daily recess unless the temperature or wind chill factor reaches below 32° F. Therefore, all students need to dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
APPROPRIATE DRESS
Please ensure your child are dressed in clothes appropriate for school. Stomachs and undergarments should not be visible.
LOST & FOUND
Have your child check the lost and found for missing items.
Connect with Teachers
For the safety and security of our students and staff, the following procedures have been established for all parent/teacher meetings:
If you need to communicate with your child’s teacher, you may email the teacher, schedule an appointment for a phone conference or a virtual meeting. All staff emails can be found here: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rosemontes/aboutus/directory/
Forget Something? Delivering Items to Students
When it is necessary to deliver books, lunches, chromebooks, or other items to students, please bring them to the office. The students will get the item quickly without interrupting instruction.
RES Student Change in Dismissal Form
For the safety of ALL students at Rosemont Elementary School, use the attached "RES Student Change in Dismissal" form when your child’s after school dismissal plans change. Please complete the form and send it to school in your child’s backpack for his/her teacher. All dismissal changes must be in writing, signed by the parent or legal guardian, and received by 2:00 p.m. Phone calls are discouraged to change dismissal plans.
Volunteering
Montgomery County Public Schools requires school volunteers and partnership agencies to complete certain compliance measures in order to volunteer within our school district.
- Online Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect Training via their myMCPS Classroom/ Canvas account
- COVID-19 Vaccination Attestation
- Gradesheet will show 83.3% for successful completion)
- Fingerprinting/Background check (only if the volunteer is working alone with students without supervision of an MCPS staff member or other type of volunteer service, per the Volunteers Regulation and FAQ)
If you need the forms translated, please access this link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IecE73crybtZ1SU51T_gtXDQXYU6pnDE?usp=sharing
Important Dates:
- November 7: No School/ End of Marking Period 1
- November 8: No School/ Election Day
- November 16: Multicultural Bedtime Story
- November 21-22: Early Release/ Parent Conferences
- November 23-25: No School/ Thanksgiving Holiday
- December 1: Picture Retake Day
- December 7: Early Release
- December 21: Marking Period 2 Interims
- December 23-January 2: Winter Break