Rose Tree Elementary Weekly Update

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

Once again, we are giving all of our families a car rider sign. They will be handed out on the first day of school. These signs are extremely helpful to those who supervise the car line. There may be a time, at some point in the school year, when your child will be a car rider. Should this happen it is very helpful to already have a car rider sign in place. This will ensure that our car rider line runs quickly and efficiently. We do have staff who regularly supervise the car line but there are times when substitutes are needed. This is another reason why using your sign is so helpful.

Using two rubber bands, please place this sign on the passenger side visor. The sign should be attached so that it becomes visible when the visor is straight down (not pressed against the window). It can remain attached, without getting in the way, when the visor is not in use. Thank you so much for helping us move our car rider line along more quickly and efficiently. These signs are very helpful to us. We appreciate your support!

Welcome Back!

Here are a few reminders from Mrs. Hefferan, our school nurse:

To our rising 3rd grade families: The Pennsylvania School Health Regulations require that all 3rd grade students receive a dental examination. Thank you to all the families who have already returned their child’s dental examination form. If your rising 3rd grade student is going to the dentist over the summer months, please ask the dentist to complete this Family Dental Report. Examinations must have been performed after September 1, 2025 and can be sent to Mrs. Hefferan via US mail or email (bhefferan@rtmsd.org) by Friday, September 11, 2026.

If your child has any prescribed emergency medication (Epinephrine, Albuterol inhaler, seizure medication), please ask your child’s primary care provider to complete the blank action plan that went home from school on the last day with your child’s emergency medication. The completed paperwork and medication can be brought into school during open house on August 27th or during the first week of school.

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

Sincerely,

Bridget Hefferan

The Rose Tree Elementary Fall 2026 online store has been launched. Ordering closes on August 30th

The direct link for the store is:https://cmsportinggoods.chipply.com/rtelementary/

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.

Use this link to purchase mums!

https://rosetreeptg.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/403335

> Monday, August 31st - First Day of School for Students

Just a reminder that the school day starts at 8:50 AM for AM K and students in grades 1-5, and at 12:55 PM for PM K.

> Friday, September 4th- 7th Buildings Closed Holiday

> Wednesday, September 9 - Welcome Back Social (5:00 - 7:00 PM)

Join us for a Welcome Back Social from 5:00 - 7:00 PM on the playground on Wednesday, September 9! More details to follow!

> Wednesday, September 16 - Back to School Night (6:00 - 7:30 PM)

Back to School Night is an opportunity to become more familiar with the expectations that we have for our students, as well as the curriculum being taught in the school. We look forward to welcoming parents and guardians to this event. More details to follow!

> Thursday, September 24th All School Picture Day

Details will be shared in the weeks ahead.

> Monday, October 5 - Oasis Family Fun Center

The PTG has organized a fun, family-friendly event At the Oasis Family Fun Center in Glen Mills on Monday, October 5. Details will be shared in the weeks ahead.

> Friday, October 23 - Grandparents and Special Friends Day

We are so looking forward to welcoming Grandparents and Special Friends to Rose Tree Elementary on Friday, October 23. A schedule for the day will be shared nearer to the event.

Rose Tree Elementary School Picture Day

Thursday, September 24, 2026

Dear Rose Tree Families,

Picture Day at Rose Tree Elementary School will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026. Please review the information below carefully to ensure your child’s picture order is processed correctly.

Before Picture Day: Pre-Ordering

Shortly before Picture Day, you will receive an email from Active Image Media containing a personalized ordering link for your child.

• Each student will receive their own unique link.

• Please use each child’s individual link when ordering.

• Do not share links between siblings or other family members.

• If you have multiple children at Rose Tree, you must place a separate order using each child’s individual link.

• Pre-ordering provides the best value. Pre-orders will be delivered to the school and distributed to students.

• You do not need to print your receipt or send it to school. All orders are automatically submitted to Active Image Media.

Didn't Receive Your Link?

Please check your junk or spam folder first.

If you still cannot locate your child’s link, email support@activeimagemedia.com and include:

• Rose Tree Elementary School

• Your child’s name

Active Image Media will respond with your child’s assigned link.

Ordering After Picture Day

If you do not pre-order, you will receive another email approximately one week after Picture Day. You can use the same personalized link to view your child’s photo and place an order.

Please note: Orders placed after Picture Day will include a $9.95 shipping fee because they will be mailed directly to your home rather than delivered to school.

Family Special

Families with more than two children attending Rose Tree Elementary may receive a free package for their third child.

• The free package must be the same package ordered for the siblings.

• A la carte items are not included.

• To receive the special, send a note with your third child on Picture Day.

• Please include the siblings’ names, the package ordered, and the desired background.

Make-Up and Retake Day

The school will notify families when the Make-Up Picture Day is scheduled.

If you pre-ordered and are not satisfied with your child’s photo, your child is eligible for a retake. The original photo package must be returned on Make-Up Day to receive a replacement package.

If you did not pre-order and would like a retake, a $5.00 retake fee will be required.

Thank you!

Active Image Media, LLC

455 Doe Run Lane
Springfield, PA 19064
Phone: 610-328-3456
Fax: 610-328-0711
www.activeimagemedia.com

KINDERGARTENDASH- Come Cheer them on!

KINDERGARTEN DASH:

All Kindergarten students are invited to join us for our annual "KINDERGARTEN DASH". Sponsored by the Penncrest Athletic Boosters, this is our way to welcome our Future Penncrest Lions to the RTMSD... they will be the Class of 2039!

Kindergarten participants will line up together and run the length of the turf field together before our 7 pm home football game on Thursday September 3rd vs. Strath Haven! All Kindergarten participants will receive a "Future LION" t-shirt they can wear for the event.

Kindergarten families should arrive at 6:15 pm and meet on the track at 6:30 pm (near the scoreboard end of the field). The dash will be held at 6:40 pm. Students will be asked to quickly leave the field after the run, to allow the football team time to warm up. This is NOT a drop-off event. We ask only one parent/guardian on the field with your kindergarten student (no siblings).

Football game admission is $5/adult (ages 12 and older). Cash only -- please try to have exact change. Note: Referred to as the "Media Bowl", this game typically draws a large crowd so please plan to arrive early as parking may be limited. (Due to the holiday weekend, there will be NO SCHOOL on Friday September 4th.)

We are also looking for volunteers for the event: Kindergarten Dash Volunteers 2026.

For any questions, please contact penncrestathleticboosters@gmail.com.

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!

The Philadelphia Phillies have invited the Penncrest Marching Band to participate in their Phillies Band Night on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:40 pm. This is both a fundraiser for the band and a competition to see which high school sells the most tickets.

The band will march in a parade down Citizens Bank Way and then play in a concert about an hour before the game. And if our high school sells the most tickets, our band will also get to perform on the field before the game! We have won this competition for the last decade and would like to continue the winning streak.

Tickets are $45 each. Tickets are on sale until Wednesday, September 9th. A portion of the ticket sales will benefit the Penncrest Band

You do not need to have a PayPal account to make a donation. You can check out as guest and make your payment safely with a credit card.

Ticket pick up will be at Penncrest HS Parking lot (outside of the band room - near the lion statue):

• Tuesday, September 15: 6 - 8 PM

• Wednesday, September 16: 6 - 8 PM

This is a great opportunity for the kids to perform and help raise money for the band. As an added bonus, the Phillies are on a hot streak so it should be a great game to watch!!

Purchase your tickets here

**Any questions, please email info@penncrestband.org.

Click here for information about Citizens Bank Park.

Jess Burman

VP Fundraising

Penncrest High School Band Parent Association

• 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