Rose Tree Elementary Weekly Update

Dear Rose Tree Families,

We have a busy and exciting couple of weeks ahead at Rose Tree Elementary! There are several special events and activities coming up, so please be sure to mark your calendars.

We will kick things off with Picture Retake Day on Monday, October 19, followed by one of our favorite Rose Tree traditions, Grandparents and Special Friends Day on Friday, October 23. Red Ribbon Week begins on Monday, October 26, and we will wrap up the month with our annual Halloween Parade on Friday, October 30. We are looking forward to celebrating these special events with our Huskies and families!

As parents and guardians, you are an important part of the Rose Tree Media School District community. Your feedback is valuable as we continue working to improve the educational experience for our students and families. Please take a few minutes to complete the parent survey included in this week's newsletter. We appreciate your input and partnership!

Thank you for your continued support of Rose Tree Elementary. Have a wonderful weekend, and let's keep showing everyone why Rose Tree ROCKS!

Warm regards,

Eric Bucci
Principal
Rose Tree Elementary School

As parents/guardians you are an integral part of the Rose Tree Media School District community. Your feedback will help us improve the school experience for students and families. If you have children in more than one building please complete a separate survey for each school. The link below is to a preview version of the survey. The links to the live survey will be sent out by each of the school principals.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Andrew

Andrew S. Coonradt EdD

Supervisor, Curriculum and Instruction

Rose Tree Media School District

acoonradt@rtmsd.org

610-627-6044

Click on the link to RSVP. RSVP Link: (Link will close on Monday October 19th)

Friday, October 23 - Grandparents and Special Friends Day

Grandparents or special friends are invited to spend some time visiting Rose Tree Elementary on Friday, October 23, 2026.

Guests visiting Students in Grades 1,2 and AM Kindergarten

9:30 – 9:45 AM – Refreshments in Cafeteria

9:45 – 10:45 AM – Classroom Visitation

Guests visiting Students in Grades 3 – 5 and PM Kindergarten

1:45 – 2:00 PM – Refreshments in Cafeteria

2:00 – 3:00 PM– Classroom Visitation

Guests visiting students in K – 5th grade are invited to enjoy light refreshments in the cafeteria before their classroom visit. Please note refreshments times for each group above.

Parking will be available on the blacktop at the rear of the building and entrance will be by way of the cafeteria entrances. Any guests requiring handicapped parking will need to park near the main entrance on First Avenue and enter the building by way of the main entrance.

Monday October 26

Wear Red!

Today we officially start the celebration and recognize Red Ribbon Week. This year’s theme is “Be a Hero, Stay Drug Free!” Each day of the week will be a different spirit day to celebrate Red Ribbon Week. Today we wear Red to kick off the week!

Tuesday October 27

Wear your Comfy Clothes!

Today’s message is about being comfortable with who you are! You should always be kind to yourself and others, be proud of who you are, and treat each other with respect and kindness. It also is about reaching out to others who may be feeling isolated or looking to fit in, and respecting and celebrating our differences!

Wednesday October 28

Wear your Favorite Team!

Today’s message is about being a hero in your community. There are many ways to make our community a better place for everyone! Making sure you throw your trash in the trash can, plant flowers, send a thank you to our community helpers like firefighters, police, or mail carriers, share a friendly smile! No matter how big or small, everything we do can make a positive impact in our community.

Thursday October 29

Wear Rose Tree Spirit Wear!

Today’s message is about making healthy choices. We make choices everyday to help us be the best we can be! Here are a few things you can do to stay strong and sharp! Exercising helps give us energy and is like a superpower for your heart and brain. Eating healthy foods, like fruits and whole grains, can help us grow and fuel our bodies. Drinking water keeps us hydrated and our brains ready to learn. Getting a good night’s sleep helps us stay focused and be our best learners.

Monday October 19- Picture Retakes 11:00 - 1:00

Wednesday October 21- PTG Meeting 8:30 RTES Library

Friday October 23- Grandparents Day (See Schedule Below)

Monday October 26- Red Ribbon Week

Tuesday October 27- Science Assembly

Friday October 30- Fall Classroom Parties / 2:00 Halloween Parade

Anne Lambelet, author and illustrator of the graphic informational book, I'm a Dumbo Octopus! among other titles, visited Rose Tree's third and fourth graders. She discussed drawing techniques, the publication process, and persevering as a writer.

Dear Parent or Guardian,

As part of our commitment to your child’s online safety, we want to let you know about an important update. Rose Tree Media has partnered with Qustodio, the world’s leading provider of online safety solutions. You may have received an email from Qustodio last week. Below is more information regarding our partnership and how it can support devices at home.

Your child already benefits from internet filtering technology which blocks inappropriate web content at school.

Rose Tree Media is going one step further. We are granting every parent a free Qustodio Parental App account. Qustodio will allow you to manage one personal device free of charge.

With Qustodio, you’ll be able to:

- Manage your child’s screen time on a personal device

- Supervise your child’s online activity

- Receive blocked search alerts

- Manage parental customization features

Qustodio is a valuable partner that prioritizes privacy, safety and rights of students and parents worldwide.

Activate Your Free Account

Qustodio has emailed you with simple instructions to register your account, or you can sign up by visiting www.qustodio.com/my-school. Please be sure to use the same email address we have on file for you when registering.

We are excited to work with you and Qustodio to help our students develop healthy and safe online habits. Please visit https://rtmsd.onlinesafetyhub.io/ for more information about Qustodio, access to expert advice and additional resources.

Sincerely,

Katie Malenich

Supervisor for Technology

Wondering what to do with all that extra Halloween candy? We have the perfect solution!

Beginning Monday, November 2, families can drop off their extra Halloween candy in the Rose Tree Elementary main lobby to support our annual Candy Care Collection!

Last year, our Huskies collected an incredible 406 pounds of candy! Let's see if we can beat that total this year!

Candy Collection Dates: November 2–20

Thank you for helping us spread sweetness and kindness throughout our community. Together, we can show everyone why Rose Tree ROCKS!

If students earn 6,500 High Five Tickets we will have a school-wide Rockin' Bingo Party! TURN YOUR TICKETS IN so you can get new and interesting Lucky Draw prizes this month AND we can meet our goal of 6,500 High Fives!

We have earned 4,246 since October 15th!!!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Rose Tree’s Halloween Celebrations will be held Friday, October 30, 2026.

Rose Tree Elementary will be holding classroom parties as well as our annual Halloween parade. The time of the party will depend on the grade level (please only four volunteers per classroom). Parents/guardians, siblings, and family members are invited to join us at 2pm in the bus loop to view our parade.

Party is limited to classroom volunteers ONLY

10:15 - 11:00 AM: AM Kindergarten Fall Classroom Party

Parents/guardians, siblings, and family members are invited to the AM Kindergarten Halloween Parade

11:10: AM Kindergarten Halloween Parade (Side Parking Lot Flag Pole)

2:00-2:35 PM: PM Kindergarten - Fifth Grade Halloween Parade (Front Bus Loop 1st AVE)

**please check with individual teacher for classroom party time**

Campus VISITORS:

• We have limited parking on our campus (please try to carpool if you can).

• PM Visitors should park in the playground lot or on the street.

• All classroom volunteers must sign in (with our security greeter) and obtain a Volunteer badge

• Adults - in the interest of safety, please do NOT wear costume masks or face paint.

STUDENTS: Students may choose to bring a costume for the parade but it is not required.

• COSTUME GUIDELINES - If your child wishes to wear a costume, please adhere to the following:

• AM & PM Kindergarten students should come to school dressed in costume.

• First through Fifth Grade students bring their costumes to school in a bag.

• Children’s costumes must be of a nonviolent nature that is appropriate for a school setting.

• Students are not permitted to carry any item that could be characterized as a prop weapon (grim reaper’s staff, sword, lightsaber, devil’s pitchfork, nerf gun, etc.)

• Students should be able to put their costumes on independently in their classrooms, as we will be having 4 volunteers per classroom in the building to assist students.

• Please limit face make-up since we will have only a limited amount of time to support the students.

• We request that students do not wear inflatable costumes, as they can be very challenging to maneuver through stairs and hallways.

Caution your student about the safety factors involved in getting on or off a bus or walking home while carrying their costume. Children are not permitted to go home at lunch to get dressed.

For those who do not wish to participate in the Halloween Parade or classroom parties, or do not celebrate Halloween, there will be alternative fun offered! Please be sure to fill out the survey to let us know if your student would like to participate in the alternative activities so that we can plan accordingly!
Alternate Activities for Halloween Survey

In the event of inclement weather, the parade will be moved indoors.

Thank you for your support in making this a fun and safe event for our school community!

School hours for the 2025-2026 school year are as follows:

Grades 1-5

Student Arrival: 8:40 - 8:50 AM (Note: School Day starts at 8:50 AM)

Student Dismissal: 3:30 PM

AM Kindergarten

Student Arrival: 8:40 - 8:50 AM (Note: School Day starts at 8:50 AM)

Student Dismissal: 11:25 AM

PM Kindergarten

Student arrival: 12:55 PM (Note: School Day starts at 12:55 PM)

Student Dismissal: 3:30 PM

Cold season is upon us and more and more students have been showing up in the nurse's office with stuffy noses, sore throats, sniffles and coughing. Students are allowed to be in school with a cold, just keep in mind these guidelines:

• Any temperature of 100°F or higher means the student stays home. They can return only after being fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medicine.

• Mild sniffles are fine for school, but a deep, constant cough should stay home.

• Students with sudden painful sore throats should stay home.

• Keep them home if they are too tired or uncomfortable to focus on schoolwork.

• Please remind your child to sneeze and cough into their elbow and wash their hands frequently when they have a cold.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends elementary aged children get between 10-12 hours of sleep per night. Getting 10-12 hours of sleep consistently every night strengthens a child’s immune system and improves their academic and athletic performance and behavior.

Thank you for helping us keep our school community healthy!

Contact Mrs. Hefferan (610)627-7228 with any questions.

Sincerely,

Bridget Hefferan

School Meals Information – 2026–2027

• Breakfast: Free for all elementary students (begins Monday, August 31, 2026)

• Lunch: $3.55 per meal

• Free/Reduced Meals: Families may apply online through the district website. Students receiving Direct Certification do not need to apply.

• Menus: Available on the district homepage under the Meals tab

• Meal Accounts: Funds can be added through MySchoolBucks.com, or by sending cash/checks to school (change is added back to the student’s account).

For complete details, please see the attached letter from Food Service Supervisor Jenni Lee.

Join the RTES Box Tops brigade!

Turn your grocery store purchases into money for RTES with Box Tops for Education in three easy steps:

1. Download the BTFE app via the link

2. Buy products marked with the Box Tops logo

3. Scan your paper receipts or email in your digital receipts.

That's it! Twice a year, our cumulative efforts result in a check that is sent directly from BTFE for use by the PTG. Let's see if we can top last year's BTFE total of $418!

*NEW FOR THIS YEAR*

The grade with the most Box Tops earned will be awarded with an extra recess! Be sure to “give credit” every time you submit a receipt, and check out the Give Credit Leaderboard directly in the app.

Any questions? Please email Jessica Kapadia at jessica.passero@gmail.com

Please Click on the RSVP Link

https://rosetreeptg.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/406286

American Education Week

Parent/Guardian Visitation Day on Thursday, November 19, 2026

We look forward to welcoming parents and guardians for American Education Week on Thursday, November 19, 2026.

Please note that Parent/Guardian Visitation Day is an adults-only event, and siblings will not be permitted in the building during the visit. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain a focused environment for our students and guests. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to us at 610-627-7200.

AM Kindergarten

10:00 – 11:00 AM (Classroom Visitation)

PM Kindergarten

2:00 – 3:00 PM (Classroom Visitation)

First Grade

9:45 - 10:45 AM (Classroom Visitation)

Second Grade

9:15 - 10:15 AM (Classroom Visitation)

Third Grade

2:00 – 3:00 PM (Classroom Visitation)

Fourth Grade

1:40 - 2:40 PM (Classroom Visitation)

Fifth Grade

12:00 - 1:00 PM (Classroom Visitation)

1:00 - 1:30 PM (Parent Lunch)

5th Grade Parents can bring in lunch and eat with their fifth grader.

Please consider signing up and/or updating your student's information!

The Rose Tree Elementary PTG is pleased to continue providing Membership Toolkit as our school's family directory. Membership Toolkit is the PTG's tool for our family and faculty directories, online store, volunteer signups and email communications, including emails from your child's homeroom parents. It's secure, easy to use, and free to families of Rose Tree Elementary.

Already signed up for MTK in past years? Your child has already been graduated to this year's grade level - please just log in and update your child's teacher in the database.

New to the school? Register at rosetreeptg.membershiptoolkit.com and create a new account

Once we've had a chance to verify your family information, you'll receive permission to view the online directory.

Questions? Contact our system administrator at rtesptg@gmail.com

Install the Free app! After you get your login information, download the app by searching for Membership Toolkit in the iTunes App Store or Google Play. The app allows you to access our directory, manage your family information, purchase in our store and signup for volunteer activities all from your phone!

A Collaborative Effort

Welcome to the 2026-27 School Year!

Parents, teachers, students, and administrators came together to learn about and discuss the cultural holidays and events observed throughout the school year. Together, they developed the list of holidays and events our schools will recognize, teach about, or celebrate. The selections featured in this newsletter reflect the voices and input of our community.

By learning about the cultures, traditions, and experiences represented in our community, we build greater understanding and acceptance of one another. This shared learning strengthens relationships and enhances each person’s sense of belonging in our schools.

Please select the “Resources” links to learn more.

Please email Ralph Harrison if you have any suggestions or ideas about our monthly events and holidays. We honor dignity by taking the time to learn about the cultures of all of our community members. The events/holidays are listed in the order they occur during the month. For more details, please click on the "Resources" links.

• PA Criminal Background Clearance
• PDE FBI Clearance
• Child Abuse Clearance

Information about obtaining these clearances can be obtained by accessing the following link: https://www.rtmsd.org/Page/39

Please contact the main office at Rose Tree Elementary with any questions.

Email: ebucci@rtmsd.org
Website: https://www.rtmsd.org/6/home
Location: 1101 First Avenue, Media, PA, USA
Phone: (610) 627-7200