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Rose Review

The Weekly News of Barbara B. Rose School 1-22-25

Rose ReviewThe Weekly News of Barbara B. Rose School 1-22-25

⭐ Key Dates ⭐

Jan 25th - BStrong Together Fundraiser (7:00-9:30 pm at the Wild Onion Brewery)

Jan 27th - 5th Grade Boys Basketball Game (Home)

Jan 27th - 5th Grade Girls Basketball Game (Away)

Jan 28th - 5th Grade Boys Basketball Game (Away)

Jan 28th - 5th Grade Girls Basketball Game (Home)

Jan 30th - 5th Grade Boys Basketball Game (Away)

Jan 30th - 5th Grade Girls Basketball Game (Home)

Jan 30th - Spanish Dual Language Open House

Feb 1st - Parents' Night Out

Feb 3rd - Kindergarten Round Up

Feb 10th - 3rd Grade Musical

Feb 11th - Rose Buck Redemption Day

PRINCIPAL'S NOTE FROM CINDY RUESCH

Thank you for another wonderful, but cold week at Rose! Speaking of the cold, we continue to follow the weather protocols established by the district for indoor and outdoor recess. We understand that you may be curious about whether recess will be held outdoors, especially during unpredictable weather. Please rest assured that our staff carefully monitors conditions throughout the day and makes decisions with student safety and comfort as our top priority. We will be going outside for recess if the windchill is above 0℉ (feels like temperature). With that in mind, please ensure that your child has the appropriate attire to remain comfortable and safe during these cold conditions. To help keep our phone lines available for urgent matters, we kindly ask that you refrain from calling the school to check on recess plans.


Additionally, as is our policy, if you arrive at or after 7:55, you must park and walk your child into the office and sign them in. The doors are locked at that time as students are expected to be in their classes at 8:00 am. Please DO NOT drop and go. Also, please only allow your child to exit your vehicle on the passenger side of the vehicle once the vehicle has safely come to a stop next to the sidewalk. Students may only exit the vehicle on the sidewalk. We have seen some students being dropped off in the grass. This is for your child's safety.


Supervision starts at 7:40 and you may begin dropping your child off at that time. If you arrive at or after 7:55 am, please park your car, escort your child or children into the office, and sign them in. Please remember, it is not safe to drop your child off at the curb or front door at or after 8:00 am and leave them unsupervised.


Rest assured, we have these measures in place to ensure the safety of our students. We appreciate your understanding and support in these matters!

Parents' Night Out - Thank You

A special thanks to our Line Dancing Sponsor - Caring Smiles Dental. Your support throughout the years has been greatly appreciated to bring our event together!

Parents' Night Out 2025 Sponsors

All proceeds from the evening will go towards enhancements for our two playgrounds. We are actively seeking sponsors for Parents' Night Out 2025. Please see the attached Sponsorship Proposal for more information.



Do you have an item you would like to donate for our auction? If so, please email us at rosepno2025@gmail.com.

Basketball Concessions

Volunteers Needed! Basketball concessions are back for our 5th grade boys and girls home basketball games this January-February. If you are a 5th grade parent, you will be able to watch your son or daughter play basketball while selling snacks so please consider volunteering. There are still some spots left to fill!


Click on the link below to volunteer:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/5080B4AADAC2CA1FD0-54033842-ptobasketball

Cocoa Drive

Our hot cocoa drive in support of the Packs of Plenty program is ending soon! We are accepting donations of individual packets of hot chocolate to include in weekly food bags that are sent home with families. Donations may be brought to the Rose office by tomorrow, January 23rd. We are still in need of hundreds of packets! Thank you to those who have already donated.

Rose Buck Redemption Day - Volunteers Needed!

Parent volunteers are needed on Tuesday, February 11th for Rose Buck Redemption Day. Volunteers will help students redeem their Rose Bucks for prizes.


To volunteer, visit the Sign-Up Link and submit your name.

BStrong Together Fundraiser

BStrong Together is hosting its first Parent Party!


They are shaking off the January cold and throwing an old-fashioned summer block party complete with food, fun, games, music, raffles, photo booth, friendship & more!


Grab your friends and join on Saturday, January 25th from 7:00-9:30 pm at the Wild Onion Brewery in Lake Barrington for an evening of great food and great fun for a great cause.


GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY at https://bit.ly/4ffW8EK or at https://bstrongtogether.org.

Spanish Dual Language Council Open House

Hola! The Spanish Dual Language Council hopes your new year is off to a great start. They are excited to host their second annual dual language open house on Thursday, January 30th from 6:00 to 7:30pm at Lines Elementary School. They will have hot cocoa as well as a Valentine's Day card making station for seniors in the community. All are welcome to attend! They would also like to extend a warm welcome to any families with incoming kindergarten students who may be interested in learning more about the Spanish Dual Language program.

Please RSVP using this link ( https://www.signupgenius.com/ go/20F0D4CABAD23ABFB6- 54079695-spanish#/)

Packs of Plenty (P.O.P)

Join us at Sunny Hill Elementary from 9:00 am - 10:00 am to help pack food for more than 500 district students as part of Barrington Children's Charities Packs of Plenty (P.O.P.) program.


Upcoming Packing Dates:

January 23rd

January 30th

February 6th

Spirit Wear

You can order Rose Spiritwear all year long! They make great outfits and gifts. Order now and show your Stingray Pride!

Virtual Backpack

Please click HERE to view information in the Virtual Backpack.

Be sure to check out this week's edition of 'Tuesday Tips, Tools & Try This' for many helpful resources including:


  • Check out some screen time activities that are actually good for kids!
  • Learn proper techniques to help your children with distress.

Rose PTO Contacts

Newsletter Submissions: roseptosecretary@gmail.com

PTO Info: roseptoinfo@gmail.com

Yearbook Photo Submissions: dgonka@barrington220.org


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