RTES Summer Update

On behalf of the staff and faculty, we would like to warmly welcome all new families to Rose Tree Elementary! In addition, we would like to welcome all returning families to the 2024-2025 school year. We are confident that your children's time with us will prove to be a rich and rewarding experience. Your support, both at home and here in the building, will help ensure this. We encourage families to be a part of their student’s academic and extra-curricular activities throughout the year. We also encourage parents and guardians to volunteer in our school as well as attend the many events and celebrations that will take place during the year.

Many families who visit the Rose Tree Elementary playground during the summer would have noticed the installation of two more modular classrooms at the rear of the building. Work on the modular classrooms is almost complete. The extra space provided by these classrooms will be much appreciated.

Continuing the maintenance work that was started a few years ago, the stucco on the eastern side of the library was replaced. This work has made a significant difference to the appearance of the rear of the building.

Ms. Modge will be joining the 3rd grade team this year. Student numbers in 3rd grade have necessitated the addition of another class, and we are delighted to have Ms. Modge transition to 3rd grade.

Ms. Erin Baldwin joined the 4th grade team towards the beginning of last year and will be transitioning to 1st grade this year. Given that Ms. Baldwin has been a member of our faculty for almost a year, this will no doubt be a smooth transition.

We are very happy to welcome Ms. Kayla Matthews to Rose Tree Elementary. Ms. Matthews will be joining our Encore team as a part-time Social Emotional Learning teacher. Ms. Matthews brings so much experience to this position - we know that she will be an asset to our team.

School hours for the 2024-2025 school year are as follows:

Grades 1-5

Student Arrival: 8:40 - 8:50 AM (Note: School Day starts at 8:50 AM)

Student Dismissal: 3:30 PM

AM Kindergarten

Student Arrival: 8:40 - 8:50 AM (Note: School Day starts at 8:50 AM)

Student Dismissal: 11:25 AM

PM Kindergarten

Student arrival: 12:55 PM (Note: School Day starts at 12:55 PM)

Student Dismissal: 3:30 PM

Please expect to receive an email from your child's new homeroom teacher once the teachers return to work on August 21. The teachers will introduce themselves by way of this email and also share important information relating to the start of the school year.

Wondering about bus schedules? A bus schedule letter will be sent to each parent/guardian who signed up for transportation for their child/children. Please expect to receive this letter during the week of August 19. The letter will include the student's schedule as well as directions on how to download the MyRide app on a phone or, if preferred, a link to the MyRide website from a computer.The app or link will show the student's bus schedule and it will also update the bus schedule should any changes occur as new students are added to the roster during the first few weeks of the school year.

School supply lists for the new school year, as well as the link to School Tool Box, can be found on the Rose Tree Elementary website and can be accessed using the following link: https://www.rtmsd.org/Page/439.

Families will be able to order Spirit Wear from August 14 - August 28! Don't miss out!

The direct link for the store is: https://cmsportinggoods.chipply.com/rtelementary/

Questions? Contact Katie Tallon (katiebeantallon@gmail.com)

Just a reminder to encourage all students entering 1st though 5th grade to complete the summer math and reading expectation outlined in the Summer 2024 Reading & Math booklets that were sent home at the end of the school year. All new students should have received a copy of the Summer 2024 Reading & Math booklet in the mail.

We have found that maintaining acquired math and reading skills over the summer is extremely important for a student's academic growth. For this reason, we recognize all students who have completed their summer math and reading during an assembly at the beginning of the school year.

The First Time Riders program is primarily designed for Kindergarten students who will be regularly riding a school bus and their parent/guardian.

This program will begin at 10:30 AM in the Penncrest High School Auditorium.

Note: Please do not bring younger siblings. No children under the age of 5 are permitted on a school bus.

We look forward to welcoming our incoming Kindergartners to an Ice Cream Social in the cafeteria at Rose Tree Elementary. Join us from 5:30 - 6:30 PM on Thursday, August 22.

Families are invited to park towards the rear of the school as access to the building will be by way of the cafeteria entrance.

A variety of events will be taking place on Thursday, august 29. Please take a look at the list below to see what you and your child will be participating in.

Kindergarten Open House (10:30 - 12:00 PM)

During this time, Kindergarten families will have the opportunity to attend the following:

Parent Orientation - provides an opportunity for the school principal to review some of the school expectations and procedures that impact our Kindergarten students with families.

Classroom Visitation - provides an opportunity for families to meet their child’s new teacher as well as explore the classroom.

Reading Program Overview - provides an opportunity for the reading specialist and librarian to provide an overview of the district’s reading program.

Schedule details will be shared with kindergarten families soon.

New Family Welcome Lunch (12:00 - 12:45 PM)

All new families with students entering Kindergarten through Grade 5 are invited to join us for a light lunch from 12:00 - 12:45 PM in the school cafeteria. For catering purposes, please RSVP for lunch by responding to the following SURVEY. if you have any questions, please contact Mrs. DiNardo in the main office at (610) 627-7202 or emailing her at ldinardo@rtmsd.org.

Kindergarten families will be free to leave after lunch.

New Family Orientation for Students entering Grades 1 – 5 (12:45 - 1:30 PM)

New Family Orientation for students entering grades 1 – 5 will be held in the school library. During this orientation, we will introduce new families to the Rose Tree Elementary community. New families with children in grades 1 – 5 are encouraged to attend.

New Family Open House (1:30 - 2:00 PM)

All new students entering grades 1-5 are invited to visit their classrooms. Open House provides an opportunity for families to meet their child’s new teacher as well as visit their new classroom.

Open House for returning students in Grades 1 – 5 (2:00 – 3:00 PM)

All returning students entering grades 1-5 are encouraged to attend Open House so as to meet their new teacher and visit their new classroom. Open House is a wonderful opportunity for your child to prepare for the new school year by becoming familiar with their new surroundings. Families will be provided with the opportunity of signing up for a 20 minute Open House time slot. A sign up sheet will be shared later in August once homeroom teachers have contacted families. The time slots will be as follows:

Group A: 2:00 - 2:20 PM

Group B: 2:20 - 2:40 PM

Group C: 2:40 - 3:00 PM

Just a reminder that the school day starts at 8:50 AM for AM K and students in grades 1-5, and at 12:55 PM for PM K.

Join us for a Welcome Back Social from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on the playground on Thursday, September 12! Families are invited to bring a picnic to enjoy, or purchase dinner from one of the food vendors who will be there!

The RTES PTG will be sponsoring a frozen treat for each of our students.

Back to School Night is an opportunity to become more familiar with the expectations that we have for our students, as well as the curriculum being taught in the school.

Please be aware that this is an adults-only event. We are investigating the possibility of providing childcare on site, but this has not yet been confirmed.

6:00 - 6:25 PM: New Family Presentation / Q&A (Cafeteria)

6:30 – 6:55 PM: General Welcome / Meet the Specialists (Cafeteria)

7:00 – 7:25 PM: Grades K – 5 Classroom Presentations / Specialists “Drop In” Opportunity

7:30 – 7:55 PM: Grades K – 5 Repeat Classroom Presentations / Specialists “Drop In” Opportunity

Please consider attending the first PTG meeting of the year. The meeting will take place in the Rose Tree Library from 8:15 - 9:00 AM on Wednesday, September 25.

Join us for coffee and a snack while you learn a little about the PTG and all that has been planned for the upcoming school year. Please feel free to bring your children with you. They can catch up on some reading before heading off to class at 8:40 AM.

Fall pictures will be taken on Tuesday, October 1.

Please be aware that Fall pictures are the pictures that will be included in this year's Yearbook.

Please be aware that all school buildings will be closed on this day.

The PTG has organized a fun, family-friendly event At the Oasis Family Fun Center in Glen Mills on October 7. Details will be shared in the weeks ahead.

Dismissal for students in grades 1-5 will begin at 12:20 PM.

AM K will follow their regular schedule.

PM K will not be in session.

We are so looking forward to welcoming Grandparents and Special Friends to Rose Tree Elementary on October 25. A schedule for the day will be shared nearer to the event.

Be sure to put this on the calendar! Families will be invited to watch an afternoon Halloween Parade on First Avenue. There will also be a Trick or Treat Night A Casa Pizza sale! Details to follow!

Believe it or not, but there are a handful of 2023-2024 yearbooks still available for purchase! If you chose not to order a yearbook but have now changed your mind, they are available in the main office at Rose Tree Elementary for a cost of $28.

Just a reminder that all school volunteers must submit the following clearances:

• PA Criminal Background Clearance
• PDE FBI Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance

Information about obtaining these clearances can be obtained by accessing the following link: https://www.rtmsd.org/Page/39

Please contact the main office at Rose Tree Elementary with any questions.

Please consider labeling your children's belongings as we prepare for the new school year. The number of items that end up unclaimed in lost and found is astounding. Ordering labels from Mabel's Labels will enable items to be returned to their owners.

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Kindergarten Families~

On behalf of the Penncrest Athletic Booster Committee, we would like to welcome you to Rose Tree Media School District!

We are inviting all incoming Kindergarten students to our first ever "Kindergarten Run" on Thursday August 29th, 2024! Kindergarten students are invited to run the length of the turf field together before our 7 pm home football game! We will provide all Kindergarten students with a "Future LION" t-shirt they can wear for the event.

*** All elementary schools will have an Open House at some time during the day on Thursday August 29th.

Our Penncrest Lions face our Media rivals, Strath Haven Panthers - kick off will be at 7 pm... enjoy our Roaring Lions Marching Band halftime show... support our senior class by purchasing a snack (or dinner) at the concession stand... stock up on Penncrest football swag at the booster tent... what better way to KICK OFF the upcoming school year!!!

(Stay tuned for more information, including arrival time and meeting location. This is NOT a drop-off event.)

Please let us know if you are able to attend: Kindergarten Run RSVP.

For any questions, please contact penncrestathleticboosters@gmail.com.

Thank you!

Email: jrobinson@rtmsd.org
Website: https://www.rtmsd.org/6/home
Location: 1101 First Avenue, Media, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 627-7200