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HRE Core Belief: All students can reach their full potential with effective teachers that inspire learning in a supportive climate & safe environment.

HRE Mission: We exist to nurture innovative, confident & self-motivated thinkers by providing extraordinary learning opportunities every day.

HRE Vision: We are building an inspiring culture of learners through self-reflection, collaborating & innovation that will foster student & staff growth.

March 24-26, 2025 5th Grade Parents Pre Athletics Information

March 27, 2025 Gifted and Talented Expo
March 31, 2025 Student/Teacher Holiday

April 4, 2025 Friday Frenzy

April 5, 2025 Saturday School (Super Hero Shirt Day)

If you selected Pre-Athletics for your student, please use the below link to formally request the RTMS Pre-Athletics course . The link will reopen https://forms.office.com/r/guniGmGWMn Monday, March 24th and close March 26th at 5pm. Criteria and requirements for the course are attached.

Pre-Athletics Class Information for Incoming 6th Grade Students at RTMS:

Overview: The Pre-Athletics Class is an exciting opportunity for 6th grade students to engage in physical activities, develop teamwork skills, and enhance their overall fitness levels. This class provides a platform for students to explore various sports and foster a love for an active lifestyle.

Enrollment Process: Unlike other elective classes, students cannot sign up for the Pre-Athletics Class. Spots in the Pre-Athletics Class are limited. The selection process is based on specific criteria designed to identify students with a genuine interest in sports, teamwork, and a commitment to physical fitness. RTMS coaches will be reaching out to the Elementary PE teachers for guidance with this process. Students selected for Pre-Athletics will be notified by email on or before June 1, 2025.

Selection Criteria:

1. Student Athletes must plan on playing 1-2 UIL sports offered at RTMS.

2. Input: RTMS coaches will seek input from the elementary school PE teachers regarding students that should be recommended for 6th grade Pre-Athletics.

3. Behavior: Participating actively in all activities in PE is an important aspect. Coaches seek students who exhibit good behavior in PE classes and have received an “S” or “E” in PE all terms.

4. Interest and Enthusiasm: A genuine passion for sports and physical activities is a key factor in the selection process. Students who demonstrate enthusiasm and a willingness to participate are highly considered.

5. Teamwork and Cooperation: The ability to work collaboratively with others is crucial. Coaches look for students who exhibit good sportsmanship, cooperation, and respect towards their teachers/coaches and peers.

6. Physical Fitness: While prior athletic experience is not a prerequisite, a basic level of physical fitness is essential.

Class Structure: Once selected, students engage in a well-rounded curriculum covering a variety of sports and physical activities. The class aims to develop fundamental skills, promote physical fitness, and instill a sense of camaraderie among participants.

Benefits of Pre-Athletics Class:

· Improved physical fitness and health.

· Enhanced teamwork and communication skills.

· Exposure to a variety of sports and activities.

· Development of good sportsmanship and leadership qualities.

· Opportunities for personal growth and self-improvement.

Our Pre-Athletics Class not only promotes structure but also contributes to the overall well-being and development of the students. Our selection process ensures that we have a dynamic and engaged group of individuals who are committed to making the most of this valuable experi

Dear Parents,

Encouraging your child to explore reading and writing can be a fun and rewarding experience! Take time to read stories together, talk about the events, and ask questions about the characters and what happens in the story. Help your child express their thoughts by drawing pictures and writing simple sentences about their favorite parts of the book.

Below, you'll find grade-level activities to support your child's learning at home.

Dear Parents,

To support your second grader’s literacy development at home, try having fun with activities like creating new endings for stories, writing letters to the characters, or even making up your own short poems! These creative exercises not only make reading and writing enjoyable, but they also help your child strengthen important skills.

HRE Counselors

Marguerite Hairston

2nd,3rd, 4th (Split Moussa, Newton, Mercado, Verduzco, Christopher) and 5th Grade Counselor

Heritage Rose Elementary

281-327-5409

Shanteria Johnson

PK, 1st, 2nd, 4th (Bogany-Rowe, Washington, Simmons, Jones, Sanders) Grade Counselor

Heritage Rose Elementary

281-327-5422

Dear Parents,

This is a friendly reminder that we cannot release students for early pick-up after 2:30 p.m. At this time, our teachers and students are concluding their instructional day. Additionally, we ask that you please remain in your cars during dismissal. For safety reasons, we are unable to release students to parents in the lobby area at this time.

Thank you for your understanding and support in ensuring a safe dismissal process for all.

Dear Heritage Rose Families,

Please be reminded that you must park in the teacher parking lot and enter HRE through the front doors. No parking is allowed on Glendale Lakes Drive due to traffic flow and ticketing.

Arrival:

1. The earliest that students may be dropped off is 7:30 AM. School starts at 8:05 AM. Any student who arrives after 8:05 AM is considered tardy and must be signed in by their parent at the front office.

2. All Pre-K and 1st grade car riders (along with their siblings) will be dropped off and picked up at the PRE-K ENTRANCE. All other students will be dropped off and picked up at the FRONT ENTRANCE.

3. Breakfast is served from 7:30-8:00 AM.

4. Doors open at 7:30 AM. Please do not drop off students before this time. We want to ensure that all of our students are monitored and safe.

5. Please do not drop off students at the back bus ramp (unless they are SAILS or ECSE students).

HRE Dismissal Information:

1. Dismissal begins at 3:25 PM. Please be patient and expect longer than normal wait time during the first several days.

2. Pre-K students and their siblings, as well as 1st grade car riders without siblings will be picked up at the PRE-K ENTRANCE. Kinder, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade car riders without PreK siblings will be picked up at the FRONT ENTRANCE. 1st grade students with siblings in 2nd-5th grades will also be picked up at the FRONT ENTRANCE.

3. IMPORTANT-All sibling car riders will be picked up with their YOUNGEST SIBLINGS. (For example, a 4th grader with a Pre-K sibling will be picked up at the PRE-K ENTRANCE.A 5th grader with a 1st grade sibling will be picked up at the FRONT ENTRANCE.)

4. All parents must have an HRE CAR TAG in order to pick up their students through the car rider lines. If you do not have a car tag, please call 281-327-5400 to arrange for one. The first car tag is free. Additional car tags are $5 each.

5. During Front Dismissal For Car Riders

The LEFT LANE is for parents of Kindergarten students and their siblings.

The RIGHT LANE is for parents of 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students.

6. All BUSES will be loaded at the BACK BUS RAMP (only SAILS and ESCE car riders will be picked up in that area).

7. There will be two WALKER groups this year. The FRONT WALKERS will be any students who live on the opposite side of Glendale Lakes from our school. FRONT WALKERS will cross Glendale Lakes at the crosswalk in front of the school. The SIDE WALKERS will be students who live on the same side of Glendale Lakes as HRE. The SIDE WALKERS will walk out the side entrance of the school and will be walked to the edge of the school property heading toward Victorville Drive. Students who live on Mariquita Lane and on the left side of Toluca Drive from HRE must be FRONT WALKERS and cross Glendale Lakes at the cross walk in front of the school. Students that live on the right side of Glendale Lakes from the school will be SIDE WALKERS. No student who is a side walker should cross Glendale Lakes Drive while walking home.

PreK, Kinder 1st, and 2nd grade students without older siblings will not be allowed to walk home alone. Parents must meet them at the crosswalk to receive them. If parents are not present at the crosswalk, students will return with employees to the front office. All parents who are meeting their children who are walkers must meet their children at either the front crosswalk for FRONT WALKERS or at the corner stop sign for SIDE WALKERS. Please do not retrieve your child as they are walking in the line as they are transitioning to their destination.

Thank you!

Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Breakfast and Lunch menus may be accessed through this link:

https://www.schoolcafe.com/fbisd

Parents,

You are able to have luch with your student on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

HRE Breakfast and Lunch Update

All students will receive free breakfast and lunch at Heritage Rose Elementary for the 2024-2025 school year thanks to the USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision.

However, we are still asking that all families complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application, which opens on August 1. It can be completed at www.schoolcafe.com/fbisd. Families must complete an application for each school year.

Lunch Visitor Update

Lunch is a time for students to eat and to develop their communication skills and independence. We encourage students to engage in conversation with their peers at lunchtime and take responsibility for their needs. The cafeteria will be closed to lunch visitors the first three weeks of school. This allows our students and teachers time to establish cafeteria routines and expectations. Lunch visitors may begin visiting on Wednesday, September 4th. We appreciate your understanding of the visitor timeframe.

Heritage Rose Elementary

Website: https://www.fortbendisd.com/hre
Location: 636 Glendale Lakes Drive, Rosharon, TX, USA
Phone: 281-327-5400
Twitter: @HREMustangs