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Happy February, Panthers!

We hope your holiday season was filled with joy, relaxation, and cherished moments with loved ones.

Don't forget we have parent teacher conferences February 12th and 13th. The scholastic book fair is back.

Valentines: see messages from your child's teacher for any events!

ATTENDANCE MATTERS! Students have made so much growth this past semester and we want to keep this going for semester 2. With February break and then Spring break it is IMPORTANT that your students are here every day and time if on these two breaks.

February break is from February 17-21st. There will NO SCHOOL that week. Students return on February 24th.

Warm Regards,

Mrs. Hughes

February 12-13 Parent Teacher Conferences 4:00 -7:30 PM

February 17-21st: February Break

February 27th: PTO Meeting

We are excited to see you February Conferences. Please make sure you schedule a time with your students teacher. Conferences forms should have gone by February 3rd!

The Book Fair will also be open to families. Please stop by and support our school!

Dear Families,

Get ready—the Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. A love of independent reading boosts academic success, plus children who read more frequently also report improved mental health.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:

Dates: February 6th – 14th

Location: Rose Hill Library

Family Event schedule and location: February 12th & 13th 4:00-7:30 PM

Visit our online store @: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/rosehillelementarysch

While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds.

When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called

Share the Fair™. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books

from the Fair.

Many of us still remember the rush of finding the perfect book at a Scholastic Book Fair. I hope you’ll join your child at our school’s Fair and share a reading experience they’ll remember forever.

Happy reading,

Rachael Hughes

Principal

Rose Hill Elementary

PS: Need one more reason to visit the Book Fair? Every purchase at the Fair benefits our school!

[1] "The Mental Health Benefits of Literacy." Psychology Today, May 2023.

February 14th is Valentines day, but not every class does the same thing. Here is some basic information.

Parties

Parties will occur, per teacher discretion, for no more than 45 minutes during the school day.

Visitors, volunteers, activities and treats are per teacher.

NOTE: Any visitors must sign in through our RAPTOR system. Volunteers must have a completed and approved background check!

Please look for your teachers information for further guidance and RSVP to support quick Raptor entry.

The Adams 14 School District is on February break from February 17th-February 21st. There are NO SCHOOL for students this week.

We appreciate you scheduling trips and family events while on break. Students return February 24th!

We have entered the time of year where we have colder temperatures. To keep your student safe please remember:

• We do not have supervision for students before 8:10 AM. Doors will open at 8:10 AM daily, except 10:10 AM on Thursday Late Start. To ensure your students safety please do not drop students off prior to 8:10 AM.
• Please help your student dress for the weather so they can stay warm and safe

Adams 14 Inclement Weather Policy

Adams 14 Cold Weather Recess Guidelines

Did you know?

When a student misses 2 days per month:

• They miss 20 days per year
• They miss 30 hours of Math
• They miss 60 hours or Reading and Writing
• They will miss over One Year by high school graduation
• They likely will struggle and be behind others!

Panther Community,

As part of the school-wide PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program, we provide rewards for positive student behavior in the form of Panther Paws that can be exchanged for prizes from the Paw-Mart store. Would you consider helping us fund this initiative as we celebrate our students that are modeling our Panther PRIDE values: Prepared, Respect, Integirty, Dedicated and Excellence? Any amount is greatly appreciated, and it can be in the form of small toys/prizes, a cash donation to the school, gift cards, or select an item listed below from our wish list. Your help will support all students at Discovery and promote a positive school culture. We appreciate your consideration and support!

Amazon Wishlist:

• Takis Fugo (20), Blue Heat (10) and Intense Nacho (10) Rolled Tortilla Chips, Amazon Link
• 30 Pack Spring Rainbow Magic Fidget Stress Coil Mini Springs Amazon link
• Dinosaur Finger Lights Amazon Link
• Mini Cars and Small Planes Amazon Link
• Transformable Fidget Spinners Amazon Link

• Playdoh individuals, Amazon Link

• Squishmellow Mystery Pack: Amazon Link 1 and Amazon Link 2

UPCOMING PTO EVENTS :

February 27th: PTO Meeting: come help plan and organize the upcoming Spring Dance!

VISITORS:

All visitors need to use the front entrance only for entry, ring the bell and present a photo ID and scanned through our school safe RAPTOR system! If at any point you are coming in the front entrance of the school building please do not hold the door for the person behind you as we need to screen each person individually before allowing access to the building. If there is someone behind you feel free to say: "The office will need to buzz you in as a safety precaution."

BEFORE SCHOOL:

There is no student supervision or entry until 8:10 AM each day and 10:10 on Thursdays. Please keep your students safe and don't drop themoff before entry time.

WEATHER:

Please make sure your student is dressed for the weather each day!

END OF DAY:

We kindly ask that if you need to pick up your student(s) from school early, please arrive before 3:00 PM. After 3:00 PM, our staff is focused on ensuring a safe and organized dismissal process. Your cooperation in adhering to this request would greatly support our efforts in maintaining a secure environment for all students. The front office is often busy and not always fully staffed at this time. We are not able to guarantee calling your student down in a timely manner.

• Please only use the main driveline when dropping students off or picking students up at the front driveline.

• PLEASE Do Not enter the school parking lot to drop students off or pick up students!

• Please keep students in the car until you make it to thefront of the school with our staff where we can support the front 3-4 cards for safety reasons. We prefer students to exit their car on the closest sidewalk side.

• Parents should drop off students and continue to drive. No parking is allowed in the hug and go lane.

• Parents please do not exit your car.

• Parents please avoid crossing through the driveline without our front driveline attendant for safety reasons.

• If you need to park please use the parent parking lot!

During the Day:

• If you are visiting during you MUST park in the Visitor spaces or parent parking lot.
• Do Not Park in the driveline/Firelane - this pathway must be open at all times
• Adults must check in with the Raptor system at the front office for entry into the building