Rose City Park Elementary School
March 20, 2026
A Community Learning and Growing Together
Rose City Park Elementary School
Website: Home - Rose City Park Elementary School
Location: 2334 Northeast 57th Avenue, Portland, OR, USA
Phone: 503-916-6765
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Instagram: @rcp_otters
Dear Rose City Park Families,
Creating a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for all students is one of our top priorities. At our school, we support this goal through the Caring School Community social-emotional learning (SEL) program, which helps students practice our core values of Be Kind, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible.
Students practice important skills such as listening, empathy, cooperation, and problem-solving throughout the school day. Our classrooms include daily routines that help students build strong relationships and a positive learning environment. One example is Morning Circle, where students begin the day by greeting one another, sharing ideas, and setting a positive tone for learning. At the end of the day, students participate in a Closing Circle, where they reflect on their learning and celebrate successes. These structures help students learn how to work through challenges, repair relationships when mistakes happen, and take responsibility for their actions.
Families play an important role in reinforcing these skills. Try asking your child:
What is something kind you did for someone at school today?
Did you help solve a problem in your class today? How did it go?
What was something interesting you shared or heard during circle today?
Simple conversations like these help children reflect on their experiences and continue building a caring community both at school and at home.
This week we are celebrating Kindness Spirit Week, a special opportunity for students to practice kindness, inclusion, and respect across our school community.
During our recent Early Release professional development, teachers also participated in training focused on building a caring classroom community. Teachers explored strategies for strengthening classroom relationships and supporting students’ social and emotional development. We appreciate Ms. Vicar’s leadership in helping our staff continue to build a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.
Staff Spotlight: Laura McVicar, School Climate Specialist
Q: What is your role at RCP?
A: I am the School Climate Specialist. My work helps ensure that students, families and staff feel safe, happy and welcome at school. I help students solve problems using Restorative Justice practices and encourage teachers to bring social emotional learning lessons into their classroom.
Q: How long have you worked at RCP?
A: This is my fifth year at RCP. Before I was asked to be our School Climate Specialist, I taught 2nd grade in Room 101.
Q: What do you like to do outside of school?
A: My favorite thing to do is travel to and explore far away places on our beautiful planet. When I’m home in Portland, I love taking long walks with Mr. McVicar and my two adorable dogs. I am a season ticket holder for the Portland Thorns and try to never miss a home game. PTFC! I also enjoy paddle boarding and camping with family and friends in my little vintage trailer.
Thank you for partnering with us in helping our students grow not only as learners, but also as caring members of our school community. By working together, we continue to support our shared core values of Be Kind, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible.
Beginning March 30, PE will be rolling! There is a bunch of helpful information below, PLUS volunteer opportunities!
Your student can bring their labeled helmet, bike, and/or scooter. Riding to school is encouraged!
Enter through the gym and park in the courtyard (it will be covered!)
On your PE day, you can park in the gym.
Labeled bikes, scooters, and helmets can stay at school or come home- up to families!
Grades K, 4, & 5 will use bikes. I have extras for those who can’t bring theirs. Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4FA9A92FA4F85-49390820-bike#/
Kindergarten: Please leave all training wheels at home. I will remove them if you can’t take them off before we start. We use balance bikes instead of training wheels with the goal of pedaling at the end! I could use some volunteers that first week to help with helmet and bike fitting!
Grades 1, 2, & 3 will use scooters. I have extras for those who can’t bring one. If your student brings a bike, they can ride that or the scooter.
Students without personal helmets will be sharing school-provided helmets. Plastic shower caps will be provided by the school.
Fill out this form so your student has permission to leave campus: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdrRRajd0dY7iN44k1tQ1NGukBke2a8Rq1D9e0TFDvlc6cMAw/viewform
To help with the increase of bikes, we need volunteers to supervise AM intersections. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080A4FA9A92FA4F85-49390820-bike#/
RCP Merch Update!
We still have purple and grey zip-up sweatshirts that you can purchase here:https://www.konstella.com/open/sales/69926785f6ba7194bde01865
03/10/2026 Meeting Agenda and Minutes
Next Meeting: 04/07/2026, 3:45pm-5:15pm