Black Hawk Bulletin

Dear Black Hawk Parents,

We’re looking forward to an exciting week at ROMS as our Volleyball and Football teams make school history! For the first time ever, our athletes will compete against the teams from Dr. Joy Shaw Middle School. This marks a special moment for Red Oak ISD, and we’re proud to see our students represent our community with teamwork, determination, and Hawk pride.

Your support means so much to our athletes and helps make these milestones even more memorable. The 7th and 8th Grade Volleyball teams will compete at 5:30PM in the ROMS Gym on Monday, October 27th. The 7th Grade Football teams will compete at 5:30PM at Goodloe Stadium on Monday, October 27th. Lastly, the 8th Grade Football teams will compete at 5:30PM at Goodloe Stadium on Tuesday, October 28th. We will have separate student sections for ROMS and JSMS at Goodloe Stadium for the football games. We encourage all families to come out and cheer on our students as they take the court and the field.

Warm Regards,

Christopher Thompson

The National Family Partnership (NFP), founded in 1980, began with a small group of parents committed to promoting drug prevention education and awareness. Today, NFP continues to lead the nation in supporting families and communities as they work together to help young people make safe, healthy, and drug-free choices.

Since launching the first National Red Ribbon Celebration in 1988, NFP has inspired millions across the country to take a stand for drug prevention. Each year, schools and communities unite during Red Ribbon Week to spread awareness and encourage a lifelong commitment to living drug-free.

This year, Red Oak ISD proudly joins the celebration under the theme, “Life is a Puzzle – Solve It Drug Free.” Students can show their commitment to a drug-free lifestyle by participating in themed dress-up days throughout the week:

• Monday, Oct. 27: Red Out – Wear red to say no to drugs.

• Tuesday, Oct. 28: Peace Out to Drugs – Wear tie-dye or hippie attire.

• Wednesday, Oct. 29: Drug-Free Season – Wear camo.

• Thursday, Oct. 30: Team Up Against Drugs – Wear your favorite jersey or team shirt.

• Friday, Oct. 31: Character Dress-Up Day – Dress as your favorite storybook character.

MEETING WITH A COUNSELOR:

If you would like to meet with your student’s Counselor, please call or email in advance to schedule an appointment.

Stormi McDaniel - Academic Counselor (A-L)

(stormi.mcdaniel@redoakisd.org)

Melissa Mallory - Academic Counselor (M-Z)

(melissa.mallory@redoakisd.org)

(972) 617-0066

Dori Barrett - Intervention/Crisis

(dori.barrett@redoakisd.org)

We look forward supporting all of our ROMS Black Hawks this year!

There's nothing else like your school yearbook. Get your hands on the limited edition collection of our stories from the year. Share it with your friends today and hang on to it for years to come!

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Support your student and school community by joining your campus PTA! Learn more about membership and find resources by visiting the Texas PTA website at https://www.txpta.org/.

October is National Principals Month, and this year we’re Celebrating the Super Leaders of ROISD! Our principals go above and beyond every day to guide, support, and inspire our Hawk family. We are proud to celebrate each of you not just this month, but all year long.

ROISD Super Leaders:

• Red Oak High School – Brett Haugh

• Red Oak Middle School – Chris Thompson

• Joy Shaw Middle School – Lanoria Washington

• Shields Elementary – Allyson Bell

• Red Oak Elementary – Beatriz Quintanar

• Wooden Elementary – Jessica Trezza

• Eastridge Elementary – Kelly Barbe

• Schupmann Elementary – Ashley Jackson

Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and heart—because of you, Hawks continue to soar! 🦅

ROISD uses the Canvas Learning Management system as an online tool for teachers and students to communicate, post information, create and submit assignments, and much more for grades 3-12. Parents can create an "Observer" account to view what is happening in their child's Canvas courses. Please note Skyward is the official gradebook for a cumulative class average. Although Canvas does allow for assignments with grades, students are also completing work in class in a variety of modes that contribute to the overall student class average in Skyward.

https://secure.smore.com/n/pguzr

Observers Can:

• Set up notification preferences (due dates, when an assignment is late and/or graded, etc.)
• View dashboard, campus and course announcements, assignments, quizzes, etc. once items are published by the instructor
• View files (unless they are locked by instructor)
• View and filter your student's grades, scores and dates*
• View course content and see due dates, point values, rubrics, etc.

*Skyward is the official gradebook as other work is taking place to account for a student's overall class average.

Observers Cannot:

• View work by students other than their own
• Comment on announcements or discussions
• Submit assignments or quizzes
• View course rosters
• View locked or unpublished content
• Join groups

How do I sign up for a Canvas Parent Observer Account

Click here for a tutorial on creating a parent Canvas account from the internet using a desktop or laptop..

On this episode of Hawks Family Focus, we shine a light on Suicide Prevention and remind our Hawk family that no one is ever alone. Being Hawk Strong means supporting one another through every challenge and ensuring that everyone feels they belong. Remember, reaching out and making one call to 988 can truly change a life.

To watch this episode of Hawk Family Focus: https://youtube.com/shorts/Rv7MNwzu6e4?feature=shared

Red Oak ISD values every hawk being in school every day! It is vital for building upon instructional foundations, creating connections, and ensuring successful learning.

Along with campus incentives and the value of being in school, learning every day, Red Oak ISD will reward students who have perfect attendance for the remainder of the school year – starting Sept. 2, 2025, through May 20, 2026. Students who have perfect attendance will be awarded the amount below by school level.

Only school-related absences from class are not counted against perfect attendance. All other absences – excused or unexcused and including partial absences, out-of-placement absences, etc. will be considered an absence for perfect attendance awards. Remember to review the student handbook for exam exemptions for attendance as well.

· $500 = Red Oak High School students

· $250 = Red Oak and Joy Shaw Middle School students

· $100 = Red Oak ISD elementary school students

Oct. 27-31 - Red Ribbon Week

Tues. Oct 28 - ROMS Picture Retakes

Sat. Nov. 1 - ROMS & JSMS Girls Basketball Tryouts

Sun. Nov. 2 - Daylight Savings time ends

Tues. Nov. 4 - Dyslexia Parent Night 6-7:30 pm @ ROHS

Wed. Nov. 5 - Coffee Talk w/ Supt. Brenda Sanford @ 7:45 a.m. (virtual)

Wed. Nov 5 - Colors for Caring

Nov. 11-15 - National School Psychology Week

Thur. Nov. 13 - ROISD Food Pantry @ 4 p.m.

Fri. Nov. 14 - Early Release, Staff Development

Mon. Nov. 17 - School Board Meeting, 7 p.m. @ Board Room

Nov. 17-21 - American Education Week

Fri. Nov 21 - Staff Development Day/Student Holiday

Nov. 24 - 28 - ROISD Thanksgiving Break