Student Attendance
Hello Families - Happy November! Hope you had a wonderful weekend. As I mentioned earlier last week, we deeply care about the success of all of our leaders at Ross. Per the State of Missouri, the goal for student attendance is for students to have an attendance rate of at least 90% and we share that same goal. It is important that your child comes to school each day because:
- Avoids any learning loss.
- Consistency of routines and procedures.
- Daily learning builds upon the previous day.
- Social interactions are important to students mental health.
- Children THRIVE on routines.
We also understand that illnesses occur. Therefore, if your child is going to be absent due to an illness, please contact the main office at 314-415-6700 and let your child's teacher know. Thank you for your ongoing partnership.
Important Dates
Nov. 5th: No School - Professional Development Day
Nov. 5th: Election Day
Nov. 8th: Veteran's Day Assembly at 9:30
Nov. 8th: Dental Van visits Ross
Nov. 11th: Food Drive Begins
Nov. 11th: Book Fair Begins (DATE CHANGE)
Nov. 12th: Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:30p - 8:00p)
Nov. 13th: Early Release at 2pm
Nov. 13th: Noodles & Company Fundraiser
Nov. 14th: Evening Parent/Teacher Conferences (4:30p - 8:00p)
Nov. 19th: Fire Drill
Nov. 20th: PTO Meeting @ 6pm
Nov. 21st: 4th and 5th grade Strings Concert @ 6:30p
Nov. 27th - 29th: No School. Thanksgiving Break
REMINDER: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be here before you know it. Conferences will take place the week of Nov. 11th. We are using the platform PTCfast to schedule your conference. The reason being is that this will allow you to see the times available for the specific teachers that you select and are wanting to meet with. If a time that does not work for you, please ensure that you reach out to the classroom teacher and they will certainly work with you to find a time that works best for all. The LINK is live. To schedule a conference, please CLICK HERE. Remember... our goal is 100% participation. The class with the most parent participation will receive an additional 20 minute recess covered by the Principals. Finally, if you have any issues with PTCfast... please reach out to the classroom teacher.
Purple Envelope Fundraiser
PTO's Purple Envelope Campaign will be coming home in backpacks soon! As always, we welcome donations all year round by simply going to the PTO website under Contribute to PTO and scanning the QR code! ALL money raised goes directly back to Ross in a variety of ways.
https://sites.google.com/parkwayschools.net/rosspto/contribute-to-pto?authuser=0
4th and 5th Grade Parents Only
4th and 5th Grade Parents ONLY
Fall String Concert for 4th and 5th Grade String Students
What: Students who participate in the 4th and 5th grade string program will be performing music for friends and family to show off and celebrate our achievements so far in strings this year. Join us for some familiar tunes, funny songs, and holiday classics.
When: Thursday, November 21st, 2024.
- Arrive at 6:00pm for tuning and warm-up
- Performance starts at 6:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Ross Elementary School Gymnasium
Who: 4th and 5th grade students will perform, family and friends are welcome to attend
Wear: Performers should wear all black (top and bottom), something nice that makes them feel confident
Yummm: The Ross PTO will be selling treats after the performance. Visit their table after the concert to get a sweet treat for your musician. Cash is preferred but Venmo will be accepted.
Email adavis5@parkwayschools.net with any questions.
Dental Van Reminder
Dental van is coming to school! Register your child for a check up at the following link: https://www.dentalsafaricompany.com/patient-forms/
¡La ambulancia dental llega a la escuela! Inscriba a su hijo para un chequeo en el siguiente enlace: https://www.dentalsafaricompany.com/patient-forms/
