Dear Red Oak Elementary Families,

We hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable holiday and you were able to spend time with family and friends! As we head into the final weeks of the semester, we have many important assessments, activities, and events planned. Regular attendance is critical to ensure your student doesn’t miss out on valuable learning opportunities. Thank you for your continued partnership in making each day count. Let’s finish the semester strong together, to keep Winning The Day at ROE!

Mr. Linnear

Principal- Red Oak Elementary

#WeAreBetterTogether #WinTheDay

Students previewed the Tip Top Holiday shop this week. The shop gives students the opportunity to purchase holiday gifts for friends and family at low prices to support the PTA.

Red Oak Elementary is proud to participate in Red Oak ISD’s Toys for Tots donation drive. Please bring new, unwrapped toys to ROE to help make the holidays brighter for children in need. This year, there is a particular need for toys for children ages 8-11. The drive is open now through December 10th. Thank you for your generosity and support!

We cannot wait to kick off running club, art crew, choir and cubing club after Thanksgiving Break! If you fllled out club information for your student, a calendar and information will be sent home shortly. We are in need of some parent volunteers for running club. If you are interested please contact Mrs. Barrett.

We’re excited to kick off our 12 Days of Holiday Countdown! Students are welcome to join the fun by dressing up for each themed day. If your child chooses not to participate, please ensure they follow the regular dress code guidelines. Thank you for your support, and we can’t wait to see everyone’s holiday spirit!

We are excited to celebrate the season with our class parties on Thursday, December 19th! To ensure the event runs smoothly, please note the following guidelines:

• Guest Limit: Each student may have up to 2 parents attend the party.

• Time: The party will take place for each grade level:

• PRE-K- 9:30-10:00 AM

• Kinder-5th- 9:00-10:00 AM

• RSVP: Parents are asked to RSVP through the google form link. Please ensure you click on your child’s teacher and enter the correct information. This will allow us to ensure we are adequately accommodating families on campus. SIGN UP HERE

• Classroom Items: All items must be store bought and sealed for distribution to students. Food is allowed but must be store bought.

• Siblings: Students will not be allowed to attend the party of a sibling in another classroom.

• Leave Early: Students leaving early must be checked out using the campus process for early check out in the front office.

We look forward to making this a joyful celebration for our students and families. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us create a fun and organized event!

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher or the front office.

Arriving on time ensures that your child can begin the day smoothly, without missing out on valuable instruction time or important activities. Punctuality helps set the tone for a positive and productive day. When students arrive on time, they are better prepared to engage in learning and participate fully in classroom discussions and activities. It also helps to build good habits that will benefit them both now and in the future. Please help us by ensuring your child arrives at school by 7:25 ready to win the day. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us for support.

In an effort to promote college, career and military awareness. We are encouraging scholars to wear the favorite college or career shirt on Thursday's. Our goal is to promote opportunities for scholars post secondary readiness on campus to help prepare them for lifelong success after high school.

We are excited to announce our Polar Express Program coming up on December 18th, and we need your help to make it a magical experience for our students!

We are seeking parent volunteers to assist with various activities during the event, including:

• Helping with setup and decorations
• Assisting with student activities and stations
• Supporting clean-up after the program
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Your time and support will make a huge difference in creating a memorable event for our children.

If you're available to volunteer, please email Mrs. Hartman (kelly.hartman@redoakisd.org).

Thank you for being such an important part of our Red Oak family. We look forward to celebrating this special day with you!

PTA Needs You!

Red Oak Elementary would love to partner with you, our community, to inspire our students by providing, supporting, and connecting them with their community. We want them to seek places and people in the community that will have an influential impact on their booming futures. Successful students are everyone’s business, and successful schools build successful communities.

Our mission is to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children at Red Oak Elementary. Partner with Red Oak Elementary today because “We Are Better Together.”

Partnership Tiers- ROE Wants You!!

Tier 1-Bronze Level

$50.00 + Member

Tier 2-Silver Level

$ 75.00+ Member- Business booth at one ROE event.

Tier 3- Gold Level

$100.00+ Member- Business booth at one ROE event. Sponsoring a school event. Promotion of business using your marketing materials.

Tier 4- Platinum Level

$125.00 + Member– Free Membership. Business booth at two ROE events. Present your business to families at PTA meetings. Sponsor a school event.

Contact Information

Number: 972-617-3523

Email: roepta1@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redoakelementarypta

General Meetings: Red Oak Elementary in the cafeteria (dates /times are pending)

Red Oak ISD utilized Skyward Family & Student Access to communicate important information like student grades and attendance history. The first time you try to access your account information, click on "Forgot your Login/Password" link. If you have any questions or need assistance with accessing Skyward please contact Mrs. Ruiz in the front office.

Skyward

Beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, Red Oak ISD students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch meals under the United States Department of Agriculture's Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) is a National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) meal service option that allows schools in qualifying areas to offer meals at no cost to all enrolled students without collecting household meal applications.

All Red Oak ISD schools qualify to operate the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and will provide breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the collection of meal applications for free, reduced-price, and paid student meals. This new approach reduces burdens for both families and school administrators and helps ensure that students receive nutritious meals.

FREE ROISD Student Meals

• Applies to ALL ROISD schools and students
• Includes breakfast and lunch meals:
• Protein, grain, veggies, fruit, & milk
• Not included:
• 2nd meal
• Ala carte
• Snacks and Beverages
• Ice cream

Because all Red Oak ISD students will receive free breakfast and lunch, parents will not need to complete and return the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) free and reduced-price meal application.

However, Red Oak ISD is still required to collect and report the socioeconomic status of each student via a socioeconomic information form (SIF). The information collected is sent to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to ensure campuses receive federal and state funds appropriately.

To capture that data, a socioeconomic information element has been included in the 2024-2025 Enrollment and Registration packets which will allow the District to collect information that determines other district funding. Parents/caregivers may be asked to resubmit the form if the information was not completed during enrollment.

All parents/caregivers must complete an updated Socioeconomic Information Form (SIF) each year. Changes to the SIF may be submitted through a paper form at your student’s campus. Socioeconomic information is also utilized in the annual State accountability ratings, ensuring that each campus is compared to other campuses with the same percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Families must complete the form so that schools can receive federal and state funding (i.e., Title I and State Compensatory Education), which directly impacts campuses and students throughout the District. Title I and State Compensatory Education funding can be used for personnel, tutoring services, technology, and professional development for teachers. Please contact your child's school for more information.

If you have any questions about school meals, please contact our office at 972-617-2941 ext 4094.

It is our goal to ensure the safety of our staff and scholars at all times while on campus. As we progress through the school year all parents are expected to adhere to the campus procedures to ensure we operate to provide a safe and supportive learning environment at ROE.

1. Morning Arrival

• Doors open at 6:50 AM
• Scholars and parents are not allowed to enter before 6:50 AM
• All scholars must be dropped off in the back of the school using the car drive line
• The tardy bell rings at 7:25 AM, scholars arriving after this time after will need to be escorted in by parents, and students will be issued a tardy slip.
• Breakfast ends at 7:25. Scholars arriving after 7:20 will be directed to class by staff members.

2. Afternoon Dismissal

• Dismissal will begin at 3:00 PM
• Car riders will be dismissed in the back of the school
• TLC, ECSE Walker A and B, Bus Rider, and day care will be dismissed from the Front of the building
• Walker C will be dismissed at the back of the school
• Parents must have yellow car tag issued from the school, if you do not have a car tag you must park and enter the front office. No scholar will be released without a car tag
• Early pickup for scholars will end at 2:15 PM daily. You will not be able to check your scholar out after 2:15 PM.
• Please ensure you contact the front office ONLY if your scholar's mode of transportation needs to change. Teachers are providing classroom instruction during the day and will not be able to provide support with the request.

3. Campus Visits

• Parents and family that are visiting the campus must have a vaild ID. You ID will be scanned through the system and you will receive a temporary badge.
• Parents may only visited designated areas upon visiting the campus and must be escorted by a staff member at all times.
• Parents will be allowed to visit beginning September 2, 2024 for lunch.
• Volunteers must check in through the front to be issued a green lanyard and must be approved through the district. Assignments will vary and be based on need for the campus.

4. Parent Contact and Conferences

• Parents requesting a conference with their child's teacher may contact the front office or the teacher to request a parent conference.
• Parent conferences will only be conducted before school, after school, or during the teachers conference periods on designated days.
• Parents may request a conference with the administration staff by contacting the campus secretary Mrs. Kathy Stokes. Upon contact the parent will be contacted within 24 hours.

5. Campus Events

• Parents will be allowed to attend campus events and will follow sign in protocol.
• Parents will be allowed to attend lunch with scholars beginning on September 2nd.
• Birthday celebrations are allowed for scholars on Friday's. Parents are allowed to bring cupcakes, and treats. All items must be store bought and sealed.

6. Communication

• Parents will need to connect to the classroom teacher class dojo for communication purposes.
• Campus newsletter will be emailed weekly on Friday.

We look forward to hosting campus visitors during the week. If you plan to visit please take note of the following:

• Parents are welcome to visit during lunches of scholars on any day of the week.
• Visitors must have a valid ID in order to be allowed in the building.
• When visiting parents will have a designated area to eat with their child(ren) on the scholar's designated lunch period.
• Parents are not allowed to eat lunch with scholars that are not their children.

This month during our guidance lessons we will identify, experience, and express gratitude towards ourselves and others.

We Before Me- we will identify how to leave a legacy through service.

• Academic Achievement Concerns
• Behavioral/Emotional Concerns
• Peer Relations
• Family Transitions (e.g. - divorce, death, re-marriage, new sibling)
• Home Stressors
• Referrals for outside counseling assistance or resources

School counselors assist students and their parents with issues that are affecting a child's performance either academically or behaviorally in the school environment.

Dec. 10- CBA Window opens

Dec. 12- Winter Concert 6pm (3rd-4th grade)

Dec. 16- Campus Spelling Bee 8:00 am

Dec. 19- Class Parties, Last Day of Fall Semester

Dec. 20- Jan. 7- Winter Break

Thank you for choosing Red Oak ISD and trusting us with your children.

#HawkPride

#HawkNation

#WeBelieve

#BetterTogether

Email: braylon.linnear@redoakisd.org
Website: roe.redoakisd.org
Location: 200 Valley Ridge Dr, Red Oak, TX, USA
Phone: 972-617-3523
Facebook: facebook.com/redoakelementary

• We are located on site at all elementary schools and provide a safe and nurturing environment from school dismissal until 6:00 p.m.
  

  All programs are based on space availability and parents/guardian must call in advance. After the Bell is licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

  ROISD After the Bell is a licensed childcare program, available to ROISD students in grades Kinder -5th. The program keeps the students engaged with great activities, academic support, and health and enrichment programs.

  To learn more about the ROISD's after school program visit the After the Bell website

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• Reservations

• 1. To reserve a roster spot, fill out this form.
  2. You will receive an email to confirm your reservation.
  3. You will receive a second email stating whether space is currently available or if your child was placed on the waiting list.

  Tuition and Fees

  • Full-Time - $95.00 per week
  • Part-Time - $80.00 (3 days or less)

  * All fees and policies are subject to change

  2024-2025 Hours

  • After The Bell operations are open 3-6 p.m. on all school days.

  For more information on the After the Bell program, please contact:

  Stephanie Woodward
  After the Bell Coordinator
  Phone (972) 617-4660 ext. 8
  Email Stephanie Woodward

  Robin Perdue
  Director of Child Care Services

  Lauren Peterson
  

  Assistant Director of Child Care Services