The Comet Connection 11.13.23
A look into what's going on at Rosebud ES!
Nov. 13, 2023
Upcoming School Events
Nov. 13th-16th: Holiday Hall
Who: Rosebud Students Only
When: Nov.13-16th, or until we sell out (7:45-8:15)
Why: To purchase gifts for their family and raise money for Rosebud
Cost: All items are priced at $1, $2, $3, or $5 (Cash only! Sorry, no refunds, returns, or exchanges.)
Nov. 13th- GCPS Family-School Partnership Advisory Council (PAC Meeting)
During this in-person meeting at the Instructional Support Center, GCPS families will receive information about Title I, Title II, Title III, ESSER, and Family Engagement. Families will have the opportunity to provide input on how these funds are utilized to support students, staff, and schools. Join GCPS on November 13th from 6:00-7:30pm. Register here, or learn more info in English or in Spanish.
Nov. 14th & 15th- Thanksgiving Day Feast
We invite you to join us for our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon! Adult meals are $4.00. The cafeteria can only accept cash (small bills only).
Tuesday, Nov. 14th- PreK, 2nd, 4th, 5th
Wednesday, Nov. 15th- Kinder, 1st, 3rd, Self-Contained Classes
Nov.15th- PTA Virtual Meeting
Nov. 16th- STEM Night
Nov. 20-24: Thankgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break is November 20th-24th. Students return to school November 27th. Enjoy your time with family and friends! We at Rosebud are thankful for each of you!
Dec. 4th- Picture Day (Make-Ups)
Picture Day Make-Ups are Monday, December 4th. Register here if you'd like your child's pictures re-taken.
Upcoming District Assessments
District Assessments are coming up in December. Students perform better on assessments when they are in their familiar setting, as opposed to testing in a makeup group with a different teacher or classroom. We encourage you to make every effort possible to have your child at school and on time on the dates listed below so that they can perform their absolute best. All testing begins in the morning and will be completed by lunch time.
1st and 2nd Grades
December 11th- Math
December 12th- ELA
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades
December 5th- Science
December 6th- Social Studies
December 11th- Math
December 12th- ELA
Happy World Kindness Day!
Holiday Hall
This is a special time for students to purchase gifts for the holiday season for their family members. The Holiday Hall is open to students only in the mornings from 7:45-8:15am, so they can do their shopping as soon as they arrive in the mornings. We will be open November 13th-16th or until we sell out!
Our staff has donated all merchandise items, so items are specially priced at $1, $2, or $3, with just a few bigger items at $5. Keep this pricing in mind if you choose to send money in with your child, and please note that we will not accept bills larger than $20. The Holiday Hall is a cash-only store, and there are no refunds, returns, or exchanges.
We recommend making a list of people with your child that they are shopping for and then discussing ideas that might be good for those recipients. (For example, A toy truck is probably not something you would want to gift to your Grandma, but I bet she would love a pot holder or necklace!)
STEM Night is November 16th from 5:30pm-7:30pm
Field Trip Week is Coming!
Field Trip money was to be paid by November 10th on MyPaymentsPlus. The attached form came home in Friday Folders and should be returned to the classroom teacher. We can't wait for this fun week!
Nov. 27th: 4th Grade, Self-Contained Classes
Nov. 28th: 3rd Grade
Nov. 29th: Kindergarten, 2nd Grade
Nov. 30th: 1st Grade
Dec. 1st: 5th Grade
🍩Krispy Kreme Doughnuts are calling your name...
Friends of Rosebud Elementary PTA Inc, you're invited to take part in the most delicious fundraiser of the year. By ordering a dozen (or two, or three) original glazed doughnuts, over 60% of the order will be donated back to Rosebud Elementary PTA Inc!
From now until December 15, 2023, you can get your dozens using our fundraising sales page.
How it works:
1. purchase your dozens online
2. visit your nearest Krispy Kreme store to redeem using your code.
You can also purchase doughnuts and gift the redemption codes to friends and family across the country, perhaps some well deserving colleagues, or your child's class!
Thank you in advance for your support, we hope you enjoy this sweet offer.
Latrice Howard
Rosebud Elementary PTA Inc
P.S. Dozens are redeemable nationwide, so feel free to share this flyer with other doughnut lovers!
Animal Shelter Donations
Rosebud recognizes that we can make a difference in our community this season! Girl Scout Troop 19706 is collecting items to support our local Animal Shelters. We will be collecting items through December 15th. See the attachment for more information. We thank you for helping us help shelter pets in need!
Donations might include:
- Dog & Cat Food/Treats
- Toys like tennis balls, frisbees, or scratchers
- Food Bowls
- Fleece Blankets
- Cleaning Supplies
- Towels, Washcloths, and Bed Sheets in new or good condition
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 on them. Please make sure to always have your ID with you when visiting Rosebud ES for any reason.
- Have you joined our PTA? Join here!
There are several required documents on mypaymentplus that all parents are required to review and acknowledge. MyPaymentsPlus will be used throughout the year to pay for lunch accounts, field trips, tshirts, and other events throughout the year.
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.