The Comet Connection

Attention 4th Grade Parents!

Come to Multicultural & Fine Arts Night a little early and get the scoop on the new Gwinnett Writes Assessment that 4th Grade students are required to take this year.

Join us for a fun time of exploring the arts, countries and cultures of Rosebud at our Multicultural & Fine Arts Night from 5:30-7:30 on Thursday, Jan. 30th!

The Virtual Art Show is now live and goes through Feb. 2nd, so be sure not to miss out!

The Office of Family Engagement in the Department of Federal Programs invites all families to join the Family-School Partnership Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting on January 30, 2025, from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM via Zoom. During the Family-School Partnership Advisory Council, GCPS families will receive information about the GCPS Family and Community Engagement Plan and will have the opportunity to provide input on the plan. Click here to RSVP for the Family-School Partnership Advisory Council Meeting (PAC)

Spread some Rosebud love and purchase a candygram for a friend or teacher! Purchase online or in-person for $2. Candygrams will be delivered to students on February 11th!

To purchase online, visit our CandyGrams site!

PTA is hosting a Tax Webinar for all Rosebud families and community members. There are two options to join virtually on Zoom. Click here for more information.

Jan. 31st @ 12pm AND Feb.1st @ 3pm

Zoom Meeting ID: 2419296808

Passcode: Taxes101$

The Office of Family Engagement in the Department of Federal Programs invites all families to join the Georgia Milestones Assessment System (GMAS Family Night on February 4, 2025, from 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM via Zoom. During this session, families of students in grades 3-12 will receive information about the Georgia Milestones assessment, a website to practice online testing, and tips to help your child at home.
Click here to RSVP for the GMAS Family Night

February 7th was originally scheduled as a Digital Learning Day, but do to the January weather events, school will now be in-person on February 7th.

February 13th-17th are Student/Teacher Holidays, and there is no school. Campus will be closed.

Students and staff return to school on February 18th.

Join us for a fun time of exploring the arts, countries and cultures of Rosebud at our Multicultural & Fine Arts Night from 5:30-7:30 on Thursday, Jan. 30th! There will be international food tastings, a music showcase, a fashion parade, and more!

You'll also have the opportunity to view and purchase framed art work from our talented students at RES. Artwork is $30 per frame, and will be available online to purchase as well. The Virtual Art Show is now live and goes through Feb. 2nd, so be sure not to miss out!

If your family would like to share your culture with other families of Rosebud Elementary by contributing a dish for our international food sampling experience, wearing traditional clothing representing your country, or performing a cultural song or dance, please sign up to participate by January 19th at https://bit.ly/4gFrsO8.

We will have several celebrations during February as we celebrate Black History Month. We invite you to participate in our Spirit Week and join in on the dress up themes each day for the week of Feb. 3rd- Feb. 7th.

If your child is in 4th Grade, considering signing up for this free national park pass. Sign up at https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm and get free access to hundreds of parks, lands, and waters for an entire year!

Gwinnett County Public Schools is administering the Educational Effectiveness Survey (EES) to students in grades 3-12 between February 3 and 28, 2025. The student survey and wellness screener results provides us with information and feedback about how students feel about their school, practices that affect student learning, and how well their school is performing. Students will take the 30–45-minute survey and wellness screener at school between February 3 and 28, 2025.

Survey results will be used to support and inform improvement conversations with staff and leadership at the school and district levels. Each school will receive their school-level reports, and the district leadership team will receive district-level summary views. The survey is confidential. Confidential means that student responses will only be seen by those with a right to know. More information about the EES Student Survey & Wellness Screener is available online at www.gcpsk12.org/families/surveys. We value the input of our students as we strive to continue to improve our school.

PTA is hosting a Tax Webinar for all Rosebud families and community members. There are two options to join virtually on Zoom. Click here for more information.

January 31st at 12pm AND February 1st at 3pm

Zoom Meeting ID: 2419296808

Passcode: Taxes101$

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We are so excited to be hosting our 2nd Annual Father Daughter Sneaker Ball. This will be held on February 21st from 6-8pm. Tickets are $40 per Dad & Daughter and include your ticket to the dance, a meal, and a snack. Additional Daughters are only $10. This will be a fun night of dinner and dancing with Dad or a Special Chaperone!

💟Semi-formal wear and Sneakers are requested and encouraged.

💟Tickets must be purchased online at MyPaymentsPlus by February 19th.

This month's focus is Honesty. One way to think about honesty is "being truthful in what you say and do." Practicing honesty helps strengthen our relationships and reduce stress. Check out the SEL Honesty Newsletter for more information here!

Don't miss out on this treasured keepsake! Order your yearbook online at YearbookForever.com and enter our school name to get started.

Like getting your communications all in one place? PTA now the ability to send announcements through Parent Square. You will need to opt-in to this group to be a part of it (and can always leave at anytime).

To opt in, visit this link and sign-up using the Parent Square email address you use now.

Stay up-to-date on your child's progress.

When poor grades catch families by surprise, some parents may do and say things they regret later. Avoid such surprises by staying aware of how your child is doing. Review your student's schoolwork daily, and talk about it together. What was easy? What was challenging? Chat often with your child about how school is going and listen closely. The stories students tell can reveal a lot. If you have questions or concerns, reach out to the teacher to get answers and discuss ways to support your child's learning. Learn more here!

Does your child have an upcoming birthday? Looking for a unique way to celebrate?

You can help make your child's birthday extra special by putting their name in lights! For $15, you can have your child's name displayed on our school marquee as well as on the schoolwide eClass page for a day. Place your order on mypaymentsplus.com.

• If you would like to purchase Spirit Wear, you can shop here and show your school pride! Items ordered will be sent home with your child within 1-2 days.

• Was your child absent one day this week? Remember to send in an excuse note for any student absences. This can be a personal note, a doctor's note, or a simple message to your child's teacher through Parent Square.
  

• Please remember that student checkout stops at 2:00 each day, as we begin to prepare for dismissal at that time.

• We understand that transportation changes can occur on occasion. Please be sure to email RosebudTransportation@gcpsk12.org by 12noon to communicate any changes to our staff.

• All parents who enter the building must have an ID. Please make sure to always have your ID with you when visiting Rosebud ES for any reason.

• Follow us on Facebook and stay up to date with events and reminders!

Have you joined PTA? We'd love to have you be a part of making our school the best it can be.

You can join here!

Play 2 Learn is a program for children from birth to 5 years old and their parents. This program is focused on building the capacity in parents to be their child’s first and best teacher as well as providing an opportunity for students to be in a group setting to play and learn. The program is FREE. Please contact Valerie Jackson if you are interested in attending the Play 2 Learn on Wednesdays from 8:30am-10:00am, or complete this form.