RTES eNEWS

On Friday, January 24, RTES students will be involved in service projects in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Thank you to all the families who have been sending in donations or ordering directly from Amazon. We appreciate your support so much!

If you'd still like to participate, here is what we are collecting:

Toilet roll tubes - will be used to make dog treats

Old towels, sheets, and blankets - for the animals at the Brandywine SPCA

We are collecting the following items for the Mothers’ Home in Darby, PA.

• Toilet paper
• Paper Towels
• Women's deodorant
• Dove soap (bars or liquid)
• Tooth paste
• Paper Plates
• Disposable Eating Utensils
• Disposable Cups
• Clorox Bleach
• Clorox/Lysol Wipes
• Dish Detergent
• Tide Laundry Detergent (Scented)
• Dreft Detergent for Babies

Travel-size Toiletries for children supported by Every Child Counts and CASA:

• Travel-size Shampoo and Conditioner
• Travel-size Toothpaste
• Travel-size Body Wash

If you prefer to shop online, please consider accessing the RTES MLK 2025 Wish List using the following link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3NIU8YXFEAJZ3?ref_=wl_share

A second PAB meeting will be taking place on Friday. Thank you to everyone who has submitted agenda items to be discussed. If you are still interested, please feel free to respond to the survey using the following LINK so that you can share what is going well for you at Rose Tree Elementary, what you are finding challenging, and any suggestions you may have for improvements.

Interested in reading the October minutes? Take a look using the following LINK.

If you have any questions, reach out to Mr. Adam Roth-Saks - this year's Parent Representative (ags312@gmail.com).

Please join us at 7:00 PM in the RTES conference room for the January F.A.R.E meeting.

AM Kindergarten and PM Kindergarten will be in session at their usual times.

• AM Kindergarten - 8:50 AM - 11:25 AM
• PM Kindergarten - 12:55 PM - 3:30 PM

All students in grades 1- 5 will be dismissed at 12:20 PM.

Ready for a fun night at Marple Sports Arena? Join the Rose Tree community at Marple Sports Arena from 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM! Tickets include skating and skate rental, Marple Mountain, Rockwall, as well as music and disco lights!

Tickets will soon be available for pre-sale or at the door.

Just a reminder that all school buildings will be closed on Monday, January 20, in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Please join us at 8:30 AM in the RTES library for the January PTG meeting.

Enjoy an evening of family time with no assigned homework.

This month's School Board Legislative meeting will begiin at 6:30 PM at PHS.

The Rose Tree community will be working on service projects honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday, January 24.

Volunteer opportunities will be shared soon!

Please plan on joining us for this district wide virtual presentation. A Zoom link will be shared closer to the date of the presentation.

AM Kindergarten and PM Kindergarten will be in session at their usual times.

• AM Kindergarten - 8:50 AM - 11:25 AM
• PM Kindergarten - 12:55 PM - 3:30 PM

All students in grades 1- 5 will be dismissed at 12:20 PM.

Teachers will be participating in district In servce activities.

All school buildings will be closed in recognition of Presidents' Day.

Did you know you can earn cash for our school by using the Box Tops app? It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt - or email in your digital receipt if buying online. Box Tops are worth $.10 each - they add up fast! - and there are often promos running which multiply your earnings. Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for all that the PTG offers our kids!

Use this referral code DZJ66YUD when you sign up and you’ll get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/31/2025, while supplies last! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=DZJ66YUD.

Any questions? Contact Mrs. Jessica Kapadia at jessicapassero@gmail.com.

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.

Support the Rose Tree Elementary PTG when you buy Mabel's Labels. Select Rose Tree Elementary PTG and we earn 20% of all purchases.

Click here to shop now!

The PTG supports the education of the students attending Rose Tree Elementary School with the goal of building our community and creating memories for our students. Many school events and activities our students participate in are funded by the PTG.

Checking things off your To-Do School List?

PAY YOUR PTG DUES TODAY THRU TOOLKIT!

PTG kindly asks for $40/student.

This amount will help subsidize: Assemblies, Field Trips, School Community Events like Grandparents Day & Breakfasts with Special Friends, Playground Equipment and *NEW THIS YEAR*:

ALL HOMEROOM DUES will be collected thru PTG as part of the Dues and distributed to each classroom. Homeroom parents will not separately collect for the classroom celebrations but may ask for additional support for teacher gifts.

Please consider signing up and/or updating your student's information!

The Rose Tree Elementary PTG is pleased to continue providing Membership Toolkit as our school's family directory. Membership Toolkit is the PTG's tool for our family and faculty directories, online store, volunteer signups and email communications, including emails from your child's homeroom parents. It's secure, easy to use, and free to families of Rose Tree Elementary.

Already signed up for MTK in past years? Your child has already been graduated to this year's grade level - please just log in and update your child's teacher in the database.

New to the school? Register at rosetreeptg.membershiptoolkit.com and create a new account

Once we've had a chance to verify your family information, you'll receive permission to view the online directory.

Questions? Contact our system administrator at rtesptg@gmail.com

Install the Free app! After you get your login information, download the app by searching for Membership Toolkit in the iTunes App Store or Google Play. The app allows you to access our directory, manage your family information, purchase in our store and signup for volunteer activities all from your phone!

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.

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