RTES eNEWS

Despite brutal temperatures last week, a group of 5th graders helped load up a district school bus with all the donations made by our school community for the Mothers' Home in Darby. The Mothers' Home is a residential shelter that provides a safe haven for young vulnerable women. The donations filled the bus! Thank you to everyone who supported this project. The difference we were able to make to this organization was incredible.

The February Starfish Project is in support of Philadoptables. Philadoptables is a volunteer-based organization that provides financial assistance to no-kill shelters. They also provide medical and food supplies for dogs and cats in local shelters. Philadoptables. promotes adoption, fostering, and the rescue of animals.

The center is in need of the following:

• Wet & dry dog and cat food
• Dog & cat toys
• Dog & cat treats
• Pet supplies - bowls, crates, & carriers
• Latex gloves (sizes L and XL

Thank you, as always, for your support. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Maguire- cmaguire@rtmsd.org.

At the end of January, eleven 5th graders competed in the RTES Geography Bee. These students competed against their peers to earn a spot on the competition. Congratulations to Ellis DP., Jack D., Bethany D., Elliot L., Livia L., Ivan L., Dane N., Audrey O., Ryan T., Ana S., and Luke W.

After completing six rounds, three finalists competed in the final round. Congratulations to our winners - Ivan L, Livai L., and Audrey O.

The Media Area Branch of the NAACP once again sponsored a Poster Contest to commemorate Black History Month. The objective of the competition was to bring out the creative expression of students and to enhance their knowledge and awareness of the contributions and impact that African Americans have made to our country. The Poster Making Competition theme this year was Black Inventors Who Made Daily Life Better.

Congratulations to all the students who participated in the NAACP Art Poster Contest and especially to our winners - Eva L., Margo C., and Josie C.

Thank you to Mrs. Bucolo for organizing our school competition!

In recognition of Black History Month, the 5th grade students were visited by Edward “Ned” Hector, enacted by Noah Lewis, who provided a living history lesson by sharing what life was like for a Revolutionary War soldier. This interactive lesson brought living conditions at the time of the Revolutionary War to life for the students, who were left with a much deeper understanding of what soldiers had to face at this time in history.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Wednesday, March 5 (evening) and Thursday, March 6 (day and evening), 2025. There will be additional conference times available for kindergarten families on either Tuesday, March 4 (Headley) or Wednesday, March 5 (Headley and Pinkett).

Families are able to sign up for an in person or virtual conference via Zoom (United States only) using the following link: https://www.timetosignup.com/rosetree/

Please select the conference sheet of your child's homeroom teacher. Be sure to indicate your choice of either an in person or virtual conference.

Sign-ups will close at 4:00 PM on Monday, March 3, 2025.

We are seeing an increase in both respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses throughout the school district.

It is crucial to maintain a healthy environment in our schools to protect students and staff. If your child is ill, please consult the following RTMSD guidelines to determine if they should attend school:

When to keep your child home

It is also important to take into consideration your child’s ability to be productive in school when they complain of a headache, stomach pain, sore throat, or cold symptoms. Keeping your sick child at home will help them recover sooner and prevent the spread of germs. If you are uncertain, you can always reach out to your child’s pediatrician or the nurse in their building.

Teach your child to cough into their elbow or shoulder so as to not spread germs. Students should avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth and wash their hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.

District custodial staff work diligently to clean our classrooms and buildings every evening.

Thank you to all families who submitted items to the January PAB meeting agenda. The PAB committee met on two occasions to discuss these items. A summary of the discussions can be found using the following link: January PAB minutes

Here's how the school fundraiser works:

• Orders can be placed online or submitted on the paper order form, which your child can give to their teacher.
• Two delivery options: Shipping (with a fee) or Delivered to the School (no fee)
• If shipping your order, the sale runs Monday, January 27th - Sunday, April 6th
• If having your purchase delivered to the school, the sale runs Monday, January 27th - Monday, March 10th. The shorter sale date provides the company enough time to ship our large order to the school for free.
• Delivery is anticipated the week of April 7th

Ready to start shopping online?! Follow these instructions:

Go to Gertrude Hawk Fundraising

• In the "I am a Parent" block, click "SEE MY OPTIONS"
• Click "START ADDING A SELLER" and you'll be prompted to set up an account, if you don't already have one from a previous sale.
• Click "MY SELLERS" in the left side column and ADD your seller.
• Use Rose Tree PTG's Organizational ID: 718323.
• Use your personalized URL to share with family and friends for more orders.
• Remember to select "SHIP DIRECTLY TO ORGANIZATION" for free delivery to school during the week of April 7th. Or, for non-local orders, ship direct for a fee.

Have questions or need help? Contact Jodi @ JRoth15@gmail.com

Please join us at 8:30 AM in the RTES library for the February PTG meeting.

Please join us at 7:00 PM in the conference room for this month's F.A.R.E meeting.

This month's School Board Legislative meeting will begiin at 6:30 PM at PHS.

Eat in or take out!

Tell them you're with Rose Tree Elementary and a portion of your sale will be returned to the school!

AM Kindergarten and PM Kindergarten will be in session at their usual times.

• AM Kindergarten - 8:50 AM - 11:25 AM
• PM Kindergarten - 12:55 PM - 3:30 PM

All students in grades 1- 5 will be dismissed at 12:20 PM.

There will be no school for students due to parent teacher conferences taking place.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will take place on Wednesday, March 5 (evening) and Thursday, March 6 (day and evening), 2025. There will be additional conference times available for kindergarten families on either Tuesday, March 4 (Headley) or Wednesday, March 5 (Headley and Pinkett).

Families are able to sign up for an in person or virtual conference via Zoom (United States only) using the following link: https://www.timetosignup.com/rosetree/

Please select the conference sheet of your child's homeroom teacher. Be sure to indicate your choice of either an in person or virtual conference.

Sign-ups will close at 4:00 PM on Monday, March 3, 2025.

Everyone is looking forward to this very popular event!

Details will be shared soon!

Enjoy a cup of coffee and a muffin with your child! Join us in the cafeteria between 8:15 - 8:45 AM. Parking will be available on the blacktop at the rear of the school.

PM Kindergartners are welcome to attend.

Enjoy a cup of coffee and a muffin with your child! Join us in the cafeteria between 8:15 - 8:45 AM. Parking will be available on the blacktop at the rear of the school.

PM Kindergartners are welcome to attend.

Spring pictures as well as the 5th grade group picture will be taken on April 3.

Stay tuned for details!

The Spring Choral Concert will begin at 6:00 PM - student performers to arrive at 5:45 PM.

Please note that students should return to school on Tuesday, April 22.

Did you know you can earn cash for our school by using the Box Tops app? It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt - or email in your digital receipt if buying online. Box Tops are worth $.10 each - they add up fast! - and there are often promos running which multiply your earnings. Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for all that the PTG offers our kids!

Use this referral code DZJ66YUD when you sign up and you’ll get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/31/2025, while supplies last! Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=DZJ66YUD.

Any questions? Contact Mrs. Jessica Kapadia at jessica.passero@gmail.com.

Please consider labeling your children's belongings as we prepare for the new school year. The number of items that end up unclaimed in lost and found is astounding. Ordering labels from Mabel's Labels will enable items to be returned to their owners.

Support the Rose Tree Elementary PTG when you buy Mabel's Labels. Select Rose Tree Elementary PTG and we earn 20% of all purchases.

Click here to shop now!

The PTG supports the education of the students attending Rose Tree Elementary School with the goal of building our community and creating memories for our students. Many school events and activities our students participate in are funded by the PTG.

Checking things off your To-Do School List?

PAY YOUR PTG DUES TODAY THRU TOOLKIT!

PTG kindly asks for $40/student.

This amount will help subsidize: Assemblies, Field Trips, School Community Events like Grandparents Day & Breakfasts with Special Friends, Playground Equipment and *NEW THIS YEAR*:

ALL HOMEROOM DUES will be collected thru PTG as part of the Dues and distributed to each classroom. Homeroom parents will not separately collect for the classroom celebrations but may ask for additional support for teacher gifts.

Please consider signing up and/or updating your student's information!

The Rose Tree Elementary PTG is pleased to continue providing Membership Toolkit as our school's family directory. Membership Toolkit is the PTG's tool for our family and faculty directories, online store, volunteer signups and email communications, including emails from your child's homeroom parents. It's secure, easy to use, and free to families of Rose Tree Elementary.

Already signed up for MTK in past years? Your child has already been graduated to this year's grade level - please just log in and update your child's teacher in the database.

New to the school? Register at rosetreeptg.membershiptoolkit.com and create a new account

Once we've had a chance to verify your family information, you'll receive permission to view the online directory.

Questions? Contact our system administrator at rtesptg@gmail.com

Install the Free app! After you get your login information, download the app by searching for Membership Toolkit in the iTunes App Store or Google Play. The app allows you to access our directory, manage your family information, purchase in our store and signup for volunteer activities all from your phone!

Just a reminder that all school volunteers must submit the following clearances:

• PA Criminal Background Clearance
• PDE FBI Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance

Information about obtaining these clearances can be obtained by accessing the following link: https://www.rtmsd.org/Page/39

Please contact the main office at Rose Tree Elementary with any questions.

Email: jrobinson@rtmsd.org
Website: https://www.rtmsd.org/6/home
Location: 1101 First Avenue, Media, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 627-7200