October, here we come! What a busy time of year! Fall is such a wonderful season!

In this newsletter, you will find some important links, dates, and information that will be useful to you. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher or to the office. You may always email Mrs. Propst or Mr. Hovatter and their email addresses are listed below.

Thank you,

Mrs. Propst, Principal (ejpropst@k12.wv.us)

Mr. Hovatter, Assistant Principal (phovatte@k12.wv.us)

*Please remember that arrival time begins at 8:20 AM and runs until 8:45 AM which is the tardy time. Dismissal begins at 3:15 PM.

October 1 - PTA Meeting - 4:00 PM - Library - All are welcome to attend.

October 2 - BCT Bank Day at School

October 4 - Kindergarten Field Trip

October 9 - Fire House on Wheels Visits Rosemont for K & 1

October 14 - No School for Students - Professional Development Day for Staff

October 15 - Faculty Senate - 2 Hr. Delay for Students - Arrival Time Begins at 10:20 AM - 10:45 AM

October 17 - 1st Nine Weeks Ends

3rd Grade Field Trip

October 21 - 25 - Scholastic Book Fair

Red Ribbon Week (Please watch for more info as we get closer.)

October 23 - Staff Prep Time - 2-Hour Delay for Students - Arrival Time Begins at 10:20 AM - 10:45 AM

October 24 - Report Cards issued

PTA Track or Treat Event - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (More info to come)

October 25 - 1st Grade Field Trip

October 28 - November 1 - College Exploration Week (Please watch for more info as we get closer.)

October 29 - School Picture Make-Up Day

*Please note that menus are subject to change. Please click the links below to access the October menu. Thank you!

If your child's dismissal home needs to be different than what it typically is or if you child is being picked up early, please send a note with your student that day.

Please remember to obey all traffic laws while dropping off and picking up students. Please do not double park, park in our bus lane, or jump the Car Rider line. The Car Rider line forms several blocks down from Rosemont. Please reach out with any questions.

When your student is absent from school, please submit a note when your student returns. Absence notes may now be submitted electronically this year by following this link:

https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/bcs/page/absencenote

It is very important to submit a note or send a note for your student.

Please make every effort for your student to arrive to school on time between 8:20 AM - 8:45 AM. It is very important to be on time to start the school day.

Also, when your child is absent, calls are made district-wide to let parents/guardians know. If you know that your child is home, you do not need to call the school. It is a courtesy call for families and mainly is applicable to older students, but is a district-wide system.

*Be watching for information regarding a “Storybook Pumpkin Patch” being sent home with your child soon. All students can create a storybook pumpkin to be displayed at school. We cannot wait to see how creative you can be!

*The Scholastic Book Fair will be visiting our school from Monday, October 21st to Friday, October 25th. A schedule will be coming home that will indicate which day your child will be shopping. Online shopping will also be available—this is a perfect time to get some Christmas shopping done!

Character Pillars - We will begin our character pillars this month. The first pillar is Trustworthiness. We will wear BLUE on Wednesdays for Trustworthiness!

*Kids Power Pacs (KPP) is a program designed to ease parents' and children's worries about food over the weekend. Community Combined Ministries will provide a bag with a variety of items such as soups, cereal, snack-size fruit cups, and other non-perishables that can be privately placed in a child's book bag. An application is required and may be requested through Mrs. Ransom or your child's teacher.

*Salvation Army Holiday Program (Angel Tree Program) If your family needs assistance with gifts for your children ages 0-12 years old, then please register at The Salvation Army Martinsburg Corps located at 111 Ellis St. Martinsburg, WV 25404. Registration is open October 1 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM; October 2 form 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM; October 3 from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM; October 4 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM; October 7 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. You must bring a picture ID, birth certificate or passport for all children, poof of HH income, proof of residency, utility bills, and custody papers if applicable. Please reach out with any questions.

*Red Ribbon Week - National Red Ribbon Week will take place October 21 - 25. More information about our daily activities for Red Ribbon week will be announced soon!

*College Exploration Week - College Exploration Week will be recognized October 28 - November 1. More information will be sent home as we get closer to this week.

*This month we recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month, National Bully Prevention Month, and Indigenous Peoples’ Day/ Columbus Day.

Remember it is best for students to arrive at 8:20am to have time to eat breakfast, unpack book bags, and get settled in for the day.

Mrs. Ransom - mransom@k12.wv.us

304-267-3560

Rosemont Elementary & PTA's Track or Treat coming up on October 24th...
Our annual Track or Treat event will be here before we know it. This event is coming up on October 24th from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Closer to the event we will be sharing more information, but we wanted to get the word out and start getting parent/guardian volunteers to sign up to set up a decorated table or spot around the track. Please consider volunteering and use the link to sign up for a spot. It is always a fun and wonderful event, but we need lots of help to make it happen! Thank you to those who have already volunteered to create a fun spot to visit!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084BAAA82AA6FC1-51139941-track

*Please be sure to communicate with your child's teacher if any transportation changes are necessary at any time.

*If at anytime throughout the school year, your phone number or email address changes, please send those changes to your child's teacher. It is very important for us to have up to date contact information.

*Please complete Free and Reduced Meal Form online (link is below).

*Please continue to check our school website and all emails for up to date information.

You may qualify for free or reduced school meal benefits. It's easy for families to complete a school meals application. Click on the link below to get started.

Completing an online application means:

• Information is secure and confidential
• Obtaining eligibility benefits faster
• Application is completed in a matter of minutes

School meals are free for students for the 2024-25 school year at Rosemont Elem. Out of anticipation of possible federal relief benefits that might become available in the future related to the free or reduced-price meal status of each student, please consider completing a meal benefits application.

Save time, apply online. It's that easy! ***Berkeley County Schools is an equal opportunity provider.***

Email: ejpropst@k12.wv.us
Website: https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/rosemont
Location: 301 South Alabama Avenue Martinsburg, WV, USA
Phone: (304)-267-3560