October - The Scorpion Sting

Did you see our new marquee? We look forward to getting it up and running soon with up to date information for quarter 2 as we welcome back all of our students and families.

As the temperatures cool we begin to see an influx of fevers and various viruses. Here is a guide to help families to determine when it is best to keep a student home.

• Fever - Keep your child home until fever is below 100.4 for 24 hours without the use of a fever reducing medication.
• Severe cough and cold
• Diarrhea in the last 24 hours
• Red eyes with discharge
• Lice
• Rash with fever
• Vomiting within the last 24 hours
• Not feeling well enough to participate in school activities

Not every health office visit leads to a call home. You will receive a call if it is something concerning or if your child makes multiple visits in one day. If we do not make a call, please be on the lookout for correspondence from the Health Office with a quick note in regards to why your student visited. Correspondence from the health office will likely come home on orange paper.

Sofia Nunez-Prieto, 5th Grade

We are excited to introduce our dedicated Health Office staff, who play a vital role in supporting the well-being of our students. Meet the team that ensures our school is a safe and healthy environment:

• Mrs. Tiffany Moore: Nurse Moore is here to provide first aid, manage health concerns, and promote healthy habits. She is always ready with a comforting smile and expert advice.

• Health Aide Mrs. Kendra McCombs: Our Health Aide, Mrs. McCombs, assists with daily health office operations and provides care for minor injuries and illnesses.

Oct 15 - Oct 30 Candy Drive Contest

Oct 28 Red Ribbon Week - Join us for our first Spirit Week

Oct 26 Maricopa Mini Market - Kid's Business Fair - Sponsored by DECA

Oct 30 Costume Parade (during school day)

Oct 30 Trunk or Treat starting at 5:30 pm until candy runs out.

Nov 8 Flag Raising Ceremony at 8:50 AM

Nov 11 Veteran's Day: No School

Nov 19 Situational Awareness and Social Media Safety Parent Presentation at 5 PM at the District Office

Nov 27, 28, 29 Thanksgiving Break, No School

Dec 13 Holidays Around the World

Dec 20 Early Release Day - End of Quarter 2

Dec 23-Jan 3 Winter Break - No School

Jan. Student's return for Q. 3

We strive to keep our arrival and dismissal efficient and safe. Here are a few procedures to be aware of.

Morning Drop Off

• Use the carline if you are brining your child to school. Your child should be able to exit the car without staff assistance and head to the cafeteria.
• Stay in the carline and do not pass other cars.
• If you use the parking lot, make sure to park in a designated parking spot before letting your student exit the car. This maximizes student safety.
• All students and parents should use the cross walks at all times

Dismissal

• Carline pick up vehicles must have a yellow sign on the passenger side of the dashboard. If you forget your sign, just pull in and park in the parking lot and come to the front office with your ID. We will verify identity and release your student to you.
• Parking lot pick up cars must find a designated parking spot for student pick up. Additional space is always available by the side gate (dirt lot).

Our students have enjoyed earning PBIS tickets (Stellar Scorpion Tickets) for following the Santa Rosa ABC's (Acting Respectful, Being Responsible, and Caring for our school) and spending them on a variety of items in the Stinger Store on Friday's throughout August and September.

Prizes include small items such as candy, small toys, bags of chips, and larger items like sports balls and even scooters (prizes change monthly)!

At Santa Rosa Elementary School, every day counts! Regular attendance is key to your child’s academic success, social development, and overall well-being. When students attend school consistently, they build good habits, stay on track with learning, and engage in meaningful relationships with teachers and peers. Each day offers new opportunities for growth, and being present ensures your child doesn’t miss out. Your child’s future starts with showing up--don't let them miss out!

Kindness Academy is sending out letters and communicating our upcoming meetings and events through Class Dojo to all accepted students. We are so excited for another year of spreading kindness at Santa Rosa and throughout the community!

Congratulation to our new officers!

President - Max Pedder

Vice President - Joel Rodriguez

Treasurer - Zari Burns

Secretary - Kali Jones

Historian - Elianah O'Brien

Student Council is hosting Santa Rosa Elementary School's Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 30th from 5:30 until all the candy is gone.

We would greatly appreciate any candy donations. The class who brings in the most candy will have a class treat!

Click here to sign up to volunteer for a parking spot for trunk or treat!

Information is coming from our Soaring Scorpion Chapter of NEHS.