November is here! It is certainly a very busy time at school full of lots of learning and fun for our students.

In this newsletter, you will find some important links, dates, and information that will hopefully be useful to you. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher or to the office with any questions you may have.

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.

November 4: PTA Meeting - 4:00 PM - Library

November 5: No School - Election Day

November 6: BCT Bank Day at School (if your child has an account established)

November 7: Parent/Teacher Conferences - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

November 8: Veteran's Day Assembly (Please refer to the red paper that was sent home.)

November 11: Veteran's Day - No School

November 15: Halfway Point for 2nd Nine Weeks

November 21: 2nd Grade Field Trip

November 25 - 29: Thanksgiving Break - No School

December 2: 2 Hr. Delay for Students due to Faculty Senate

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

*Just a reminder... Please be sure to have your ID with you if you need to pick up your child or are visiting Rosemont any time throughout the day. Thank you!

*When sending in cash to school for various things, please have exact change. Checks can no longer be accepted. There are credit card payment options for field trips, etc. Thank you!

*Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair was a HUGE success! The Book Fair allows us to get more books for the library for all students to be able to check out. A big thank you to everyone who purchased books!

*Read Aloud WV

If you are interested in becoming a Read Aloud WV volunteer reader, please contact Lauren Bigham at lbigham@k12.wv.us. For more information about Read Aloud WV, visit their website at https://readaloudwv.org.

Please remind your child to wear sneakers or bring sneakers to school when he/she has PE class. Thank you!

Do You Know What is Meant When You Hear the Term "Science of Reading"?

Please take a moment to watch this brief four-minute video to learn about the pillars of the Science of Reading and how we are working to help your students to become great readers! This video was created by the West Virginia Department of Education.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwRDxwrD_oE

What is i-Ready?

Please click on this link to learn more about this educational resource and diagnostic assessment tool.

*Character Pillars:

The Character Pillar for November is RESPECT. We will be wearing yellow on Wednesdays throughout the month.

*Attendance:

Daily attendance is critical to every student's success in school. If your child must miss school, please be sure to send in a note with your child when they return explaining why they were absent or submit online at https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/bcs/page/absencenote.

*Ways to Promote Tolerance and Respect in Your Child:

1. Make your child feel special, safe, and loved. - Don't use words of praise or affection sparingly. A loved child learns to love others.
2. Teach your child about new places, people, and cultures. - Expose him or her to different perspectives through books, music, food, and cultural events. Intervene when you hear or see intolerant behavior and encourage healthier ways to interact with others.
3. Use positive comments to shape and reinforce your child's behavior. Instead of saying -No," offer helpful alternatives, such as "Be gentle, please." or "Why don't you take turns?"
4. Model tolerance and respect. - Your child will learn how to interact with others by watching how you discuss, relate to, and value people.

*Happy Native American Heritage Month https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov

*Happy American Education Week (Nov. 18 - 22) www.shorturl.at/aikBM

*International Day of Tolerance - Nov. 16 https://www.un.org/en/observances/tolerance-day

Mrs. Ransom - mransom@k12.wv.us

304-267-3560

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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