North Star News

Parent Edition - March 2nd, 2025

Core Values

It is hard to believe that we are 9 days away from the beginning of Spring Break! With that being said, as Spring Break approaches, many feelings will begin to be had by our Ross leaders. Historically, when a large break approaches, we begin to notice that behaviors typically increase. This can simply be due to routines changing a bit, students being sad that school is out of session, students being excited about an upcoming adventure, etc. It is evident that, as humans, we thrive on consistency and routines. Therefore, we ask that you continue to partner with us and spend some time with your child(ren) reviewing our Core Values and the importance of showing those core values at Ross and within our community. We will be doing the same at Ross. Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership! Ross is a wonderful place because of the commUNITY that we serve.

Important Dates

March 2nd: Yearbook Orders DUE

March 6th: Parkway All-District Orchestra Concert @ 7:30 (The Family Arena)

March 9th: Spring Forward

March 11th: Fire Drill

March 11th: Fire Grade Musical Performance @ 6pm

March 13th: Great Skate Night

March 14th: Spring Break Begins

March 24th: School Resumes

March 27th: Spring Pictures

March 28th: Half Day (Dismissal @ 1pm)

Parkway All-District Orchestra Concert

Date: March 6, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Family Arena

Tickets for the Parkway All-District Orchestra Concert are now available for $5 each. They can be purchased online through Ticketmaster or in person at The Family Arena Box Office.

Student performers do NOT need a ticket.

To avoid long lines on the night of the performance, we highly recommend purchasing tickets online in advance.

How to Purchase Tickets

Online (Ticketmaster)

Buy tickets at Ticketmaster.com or via the Ticketmaster app.
You must create a Ticketmaster account to access mobile tickets.
Note: Online purchases include a small transaction fee.

In Person (The Family Arena Box Office)

Tickets can be purchased without fees at the box office. (Walk-up service only.)
Location: The Family Arena Box Office
2002 Arena Pkwy, St. Charles, MO 63303
Hours: Monday–Friday, 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Important Venue Information

Doors Open: 6:00 p.m. (90 minutes before the concert starts.)
Seating: General Admission (first-come, first-served).
Children: Ages 2 and up require a ticket. Children 1 and under may sit on a lap at no charge.
Bag Policy:

Clear bags (12" x 12" or smaller) are required.
Small bags (5" x 7" or smaller) are permitted.
Exceptions: Diaper bags and medical bags are allowed.
Restrictions: No outside food or beverages. No refunds or exchanges.

Thank you, and we look forward to an incredible evening of music!

SAVE THE DATE

Supporting our students’ well-being

We will administer social-emotional surveys to students in grades 3-5 and staff as part of our ongoing commitment to supporting student success. These surveys gather valuable student feedback on school safety, sense of belonging, relationships, and more.

Students will take the surveys between March 31 - April 11. They take about 15 minutes and are the same as those administered earlier this winter. They will allow us to identify areas of growth.

For more details, visit the FAQ page.

PTO Needs YOU!

PTO needs a few good volunteers! Next school year we have some great volunteer opportunities available as Event Chairs and Executive Board members! https://sites.google.com/parkwayschools.net/rosspto/volunteer-sign-up?authuser=0