Rhino Report

Hello and welcome to Ross Elementary! We are Mrs. Diaz and Mrs. Thomas. We could not be more excited to begin the 2024-2025 school year.

Your child has an exciting year designed to provide a safe, productive and supportive learning environment in which they will be able to grow academically and socially. Daily activities are carefully planned to meet your child's needs and foster their growth.

At Ross, building relationships with our families is a top priority. Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions, concerns, or celebrations throughout the year. You are always welcome to call our office at 620-471-2103. You may also contact us via TalkingPoints or email.

We look forward to working with you to make this a successful and memorable school year!

Know your child will be inspired, motivated and so very loved every day!

Mrs. Diaz, Principal

diaz.jayne@usd443.org

Mrs. Thomas, Assistant Principal

thomas.sarah@usd443.org

Meet our outstanding office staff!

Erin Akers, Secretary

Patricia Medina, Family Liaison

Please call our school office if you have any questions or concerns, so we can all work together to make this an awesome year.

• Aug. 14 Open House 5:30-6:30pm
• Aug. 15 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!
• Aug. 19 Ross Parent Information Night (Kinder-2nd Grade) 5:30-6:30pm
• Aug. 20 Ross Parent Information Night (3rd-5th Grade) 5:30-6:30pm

Breakfast will be served from 7:25-7:50am. Breakfast and lunch prices are listed on the chart below.

We will continue to utilize the SafeDismissal System at the end of the day if your child gets picked-up. If you are a returning family, your number will remain the same. If you are a new family, we will have your number available at Open House. If none of these options will work for your family, please call our office to get your information.

Kindness is My Superpower is a book by Alicia Ortego that teaches kids to practice random acts of kindness. Take some time to have your child listen to the story and then have them answer the reflection questions.

Read Aloud: Kindness is My Superpower

Kindness is My Superpower Reflection Questions

• What are some of the kind things Lucas did that you have done, too?
• What are some of the acts of kindness Lucas did that you could do better?
• Which of the Simple Acts of Kindness Ideas at the end of the book can you try today?

Welcome back to the library and a new year full of exciting adventures! Can't wait to see you in the library where you can camp out with a great book!

Welcome Back Ross Families!

I am excited about the upcoming school year! As your School Counselor, I have many wonderful plans for us. We will kick off the year by exploring the importance of kindness.

Please feel free to reach out to me via email or Talking Points if there's any way I can assist your family.

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alarcon.erica@usd443.org

– Ms. Alarcon

Welcome Back to Ross! We are excited to have you back.

SIMPLE FINE MOTOR ACTIVIES TO DO WITH YOUR CHILD

• Stringing cheerios on to a pipe cleaner
• Peeling stickers
• Using a single hole puncher
• Cutting and gluing
• Picking up items with a tweezer or tongs
• Ripping and crumpling paper
• Completing puzzles
• Playing with blocks
• Squeezing Clothespins
• Playing with play dough
• Finger Painting

• Sept. 2 No School- Labor Day
• Sept. 10 Site Council Meeting 8:00 AM
• Sept. 10 PTO Meeting 5:30 PM Ross Cafeteria
• Sept. 17 Fall Pictures
• Sept. 27 Title I Math Night Day(Times will vary by grade. More info coming soon.)

Email: diaz.jayne@usd443.org
Website: https://usd443.org/index.php?pageID=543510_3
Location: 3001 6th Avenue, Dodge City, KS, USA
Phone: 620-471-2103
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/551631258225474