The Comet Connection 2.20.24
A look into what's going on at Rosebud ES!
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February 20, 2024
Upcoming School Events
Now- March 4th: Kids Heart Challenge Fundraiser
Over the next few weeks, students will be learning about their heart, raising awareness and funds for the American Heart Association. Our school's goal is to raise $1000 in donations and for every student to complete Finn's Mission. See the Kids Heart Challenge section of this newsletter for more information!
Feb. 22nd- Skate Night @ Sparkles
One of our favorite nights of the year is coming up! Make plans to come out to Sparkles Fun Center (1104 Grayson Highway, Lawrenceville) next Thursday, February 22nd. This is a great way to enjoy some family fun together and raise money for Rosebud at the same time. Hope to see you there sometime between 5pm-8pm on the 22nd!
Feb. 23rd- "I am Black History" Dress Up Day
Celebrate history being made by dressing up as a Black History Figure. Bring a book that showcases your famous Black History hero!
Classes with the most participants wins a prize!
Feb. 28th- Virtual PTA Meeting
Early Release Days & Parent Conferences
Early Release Days are March 6th and 7th. Dismissal will begin at 11:45am. We encourage you to sign up for a conference with your child's teacher. Virtual and in-person options available.
Now- March 29th: Color Run Fundraiser
PTA is excited to announce our Color Run on March 29th!
Register your child for this fun event and begin collecting race donations now.
You can find more information about this fun event further down in this newsletter. We can't wait for the big event!
EES Parent Survey
Each year, GCPS collects feedback from our families about their children's school as part of our commitment to improvement. This year, the school district is partnering with the Center for Educational Effectiveness to give Educational Effectiveness Surveys (EES) that provide feedback on nine characteristics of high-performing schools. Those characteristics are:
- A clear and shared focus
- High standards and expectations for all students
- Effective school leadership
- Strong communication and opportunities to work together
- What we teach, how we teach, and how learning is aligned with state standards
- Frequent monitoring of learning and teaching
- Focused professional development
- Supportive learning environment
- High levels of family and community involvement
In addition, the survey asks about two other areas associated with high-performing schools- district support for improvement and respect for diverse cultures and backgrounds.
The survey will be available for you to complete through Thursday, February 29. We hope you will lend your voice to making Gwinnett County Public Schools the best it can be for our students.
Parent Health Survey
The Georgia Parent Survey is designed to give parents an opportunity to share input with the Georgia Department of Education. It contains 24 questions. Parents may complete the survey using a personal computer, smartphone, or tablet.
The data parents provide by completing this survey will be used as part of the calculation of the School Climate Star Rating. Survey responses are anonymous and will be submitted directly to the Georgia
Department of Education for analysis. Individual data results from the Georgia Parent Survey will not be available to system or school personnel or the public and will not be posted online. Please provide your voice for Gwinnett County Public Schools by clicking HERE and completing the survey.
π¨ Attention 5th Graders! π¨
Grace Snell Middle School has released the schedule of upcoming Future 6th Grade meetings, and you don't want to miss these! These events will help ease the transition from elementary to middle school, so make sure to take note of the events included in the attachment. Continue to check the News & Events page of our website and be on the lookout for future communications!
π΅π π’π‘π£ RES Color Run π£π‘π’π π΅
PTA is proud to announce the 2024 RES Color Run on March 29th! Check out the video below to get an idea of what this fun event will look like for Rosebud!
We Need All Parents to Complete 3 Easy Steps!
- Register your child by visiting www.getmovinfundhub.com. It's free, easy, and fast to register! For School Identifier use: 61f96bb265152
- Email and/ or Text your child's student fundraising webpage with 10-15 friends and family. Itβs super easy!
- Post on Facebook or Twitter It's two clicks of a button to post.
You can learn all the details about this fun event in the flier attached, including due dates.
PTA is also in need of volunteers for this event. If you can volunteer your time OR are willing to send in needed supplies like water, please sign up here!
Kids Heart Challenge Fundraiser
The Kids Heart Challenge with the American Heart Association begins February 5th, and we need your help! Over the next few weeks students will be learning about their heart, raising awareness and funds for the American Heart Association. Our school's goal is to raise $1000 in donations and for every student to complete Finn's Mission. This fundraiser lasts through March 4th.
Read more about this initiative in the attachment, and visit the RES Kids Heart Challenge page!
When kids teach, they also learn!
Sometimes, the best way to remember something is by teaching it to someone else. When itβs time to study for a test, have your child make up questions for you to answer. Take the test, then let your child explain the answers to you. You'll learn what your elementary schooler knows (and where things are a little fuzzy), and your child will solidify understanding of the information. Learn more here!
Important Reminders
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.
- 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 that enter the building must have an ID. Please make sure to always have your ID with you when visiting Rosebud ES for any reason.
- Have you joined our PTA? Join here!
Play 2 Learn
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 childβs 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. Complete this form if you are interested in being part of the Play 2 Learn program.