The Comet Connection 12.4.23
A look into what's going on at Rosebud ES!
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Dec. 4th, 2023
Upcoming School Events
Select Dates in December- Holiday Fun!
Students, Join in with our staff as we spread joy and cheer!
- December 4th- "Take your Grinch to the Max" and wear your grinchiest attire
- December 8th- Holiday Pajama Day
- December 11th- Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
- December 12th- Wear Green
- December 15th- Holiday Wear
Select Dates in December- District Assessments
3rd, 4th, and 5th Grades
December 5th & 6th
December 11th & 12th
1st and 2nd Grades
December 11th & 12th
Dec. 6th- Last Day to Pay for Dodgeball for United Way
We are holding a Dodgeball game on December 13th for students. If your child would like to participate by playing or watching, please make sure to get payments by December 6th. December 6th is the last day to pay! Cost is $5 cash or $5.50 on MyPaymentsPlus.
Dec. 7th- GCPS Office of Counseling, College and Career Family Night
Learn how the GCPS Office of Counseling, College & Career Services coordinates the critical work of counselors in each school. This online event is December 7th from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Register for this online event here!
Dec.14th- Last Day to Order Spirit Wear
We are now taking orders for Rosebud Spirit Wear! You must order online at MyPaymentsPlus and all orders must be in by Thursday, December 14th at midnight. Shirts will arrive in early January. Please see the attachment for shirt information, sizing, and pricing. We have something for everyone! Don't miss out!
Dec. 15th- $1 Pajama Day
Dec. 18th - Jan. 3rd: Winter Holidays
We hope you have a wonderful winter break full of family, friends, and fun. Students return to campus on Thursday, January 4th. See you in 2024!
Jan. 8th- PTA Meeting
Mark your calendars for our first PTA meeting of 2024 on January 8th at 6pm. This meeting will be in-person, but a zoom link is available as well. We hope to see you there!
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/mtg01082024
A Note from Our Principal, Mrs. Holmes
The holidays give us an opportunity to pause our busy lives and reflect on our proud accomplishments. The season offers us a chance to say “thank you” to the entire school community for all of the support that you provide to our students, our families, and our staff.
Our school community has worked selflessly to make a positive difference for families in need. I want to give a huge shout out to our PTA and Candice Hairston for our wonderful $2500 grant that allowed 25 families to receive $100 gift cards from Target. I want to thank one of our students, Ashley Kinsey, who is working to provide shelter and resources to animals during the cold winter months. Thank you to all of our school club leaders and community members who are working to supply food during this holiday season. Rosebud Elementary, with tremendous help of our amazing administrator, Monique Hann, will also finish our charitable donations to United Way. United Way is an organization that funds many different charities and supports families in need. The holiday season reminds us of what it means to show our love and support. I am truly appreciative of the staff, students, and community members who make up the Rosebud family.
I have witnessed our Rosebud community come together as a true family to celebrate and support each other, never losing sight of our purpose… the children. At this time, I want to thank you for all that you have done and all that you will do in the coming year.
Mrs. Holmes
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
Spirit Wear Available for Limited Time!
We are now taking orders for Rosebud Spirit Wear! You must order online at MyPaymentsPlus and all orders must be in by Thursday, December 14th at midnight. Shirts will arrive in early January. Please see the attachment for shirt information, sizing, and pricing. We have something for everyone! Don't miss out!
Semester 2 Afterschool Clubs Sign-Ups
Signups are open for our Semester 2 Afterschool Clubs. We have several options available, but spots are limited. You can signup on MyPaymentsPlus to secure your child's spot. If your child was part of Semester 1 Clubs, they must re-enroll for Semester 2.
The cost for clubs is $35 and students must be picked up at 4:15pm on Club Days.
Clubs Days for Semester 2 are the following Wednesdays: Feb. 7, Feb. 14, Feb. 21, Feb. 28, March 13, March 20, March 27
🍩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.
Ready by Five is a free, nine-week program for families with children birth-age 5 that takes place on Saturday mornings from 1/27-3/23. The Ready by Five program will be held at Ferguson Elementary each Saturday morning from 9:00-11:00 a.m. The program will include read alouds, music and movement, play-based activities, creative expression (art), and special guests from Gwinnett County parks, libraries, and more. There will also be giveaways for families at each session.
Check out the flyer below for more information. Registration for RB5 is now available here!
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.