October 2026

Important Dates
- 10/8 Pumpkins, Pajamas, & Pages Event @ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- 10/9 Remote Learning Day
- 10/12 PTO Meeting @ 6:00 PM
- 10/22 PTO FUN RUN
- 10/23 Picture Day
- 10/29 Fall Parties
Message from Mr. Stine
Click the video below to hear a monthly update from Mr. Stine
Student Spotlight
Student Council Officers
Congratulations to the newly elected student council officers! Tegan Cherewka, Eunice Lin, Logan Dalto, Jacob Garcia, Bradley Foxx, and Luca Lepri.
Student Council Elections
A HUGE congratulations to all of our students who ran for Student Council Officer! Your speeches were inspiring, your posters were outstanding, and your courage to put yourselves out there was something to celebrate
❗ From the Office ❗
Late Arrivals
Parent Pick Up
If your student is going to be a parent pick up, please call or email the office no later than 3:00 PM. We want to make sure your student arrives home on the correct transportation.
Absences
If your student is going to be absent please notify the office via PowerSchool, email, or phone call. If you do so via PowerSchool or email this also counts as a written excuse. If you call into the school, you must provide a written excuse within 3 days of your student's return, to avoid unlawful absences.
You can find more information about attendance on the district website.
Thank You
The West Shore Foundation granted Rossmoyne Elementary School money to purchase ten stationary bicycles for under desks.
Research shows that physical activity improves concentration, reduces anxiety, supports self-regulation, and increases academic performance in children. Many students, particularly those with attention challenges, sensory needs, or high energy levels, benefit from movement throughout the school day. Under-desk bicycles allow students to move quietly and safely without any disruption to the learning process.
Thank you to the West Shore Foundation for seeing the benefit of keeping our youngest minds moving while learning!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Berfield mberfield@wssd.k12.pa.us or 223-225-9729.
Counselor's Corner
Elementary Student Assistance Program
Balancing all life has to offer can be difficult, but families do not have to go through challenges alone. Follow the link to see more information about the Elementary Student Assistance Program (ESAP), to see if your family would benefit from extra support services.
https://www.cumberlandcountypa.gov/4996/Elementary-Student-Assistance-Program-ES
You can fill out a referral form that will directly go to the ESAP team. A member of the team will reach out to assist.
https://forms.gle/Cd3MkDeqDsPwbhHi6
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me --- mberfield@wssd.k12.pa.us
Mrs. Berfield
Power Packs
We are partnering with New Hope Ministries to provide food for families in need over the weekend. If you are interested in this program or have any questions, please contact Mrs. Berfield. You can reach her via email mberfield@wssd.k12.pa.us or Seesaw.
Poster Contest
Students can design a poster for Red Ribbon Week. See the details above for information.
Spirit Week
Students are invited to participate in a spirit week for Red Ribbon Week.
Ready for School, Ready to Succeed
The West Shore School District partners with United Way of the Capital Region’s School Readiness program!
The Ready for School, Ready to Succeed program helps children ages 3–5 (and their families) get ready for kindergarten and on track to read proficiently by 3rd grade.
Families can attend FREE in-person workshops, available to ALL families. Workshops are held at Rossmoyne Elementary School. Registration is required.
Make sure to follow along on their Facebook Page to stay up to date with events and activities.
See the September activities below and use the link to sign up.
PTO Information
Important Dates
10/12 - 6pm PTO Meeting *Zoom only
10/21- Baby Kangaroo holding party
10/22 - FUN RUN!
10/29 - 2:30 Fall Classroom Parties
FUN RUN
🏃♀️🎉 IT’S OFFICIAL… THE FUN RUN IS COMING! 🎉🏃♂️
📣 Excitement is building at Rossmoyne Elementary as we officially announce this year’s FUN RUN happening Thursday, October 22nd!
Get ready for a day filled with movement, school spirit, laughter, and community! 💙 Our Fun Run is also the largest fundraiser of the school year, with every dollar raised helping provide our students with amazing field trips, educational experiences, and enrichment programs throughout the year. 📚🚌✨
Let’s come together, get moving, and make this year’s Fun Run our BIGGEST and BEST one yet! 🙌🎉
More details coming soon… 👀
🦘HOP ON OVER TO THE FUN RUN PARTY! 🦘
A Special Incentive Experience at Rossmoyne
HOLD REAL BABY KANGAROOS!
Your student won’t want to miss this wild reward! Students who meet all three Fun Run goals will get to hold a real baby kangaroo right here at Rossmoyne Elementary and take home a souvenir photo!
📅 Event Date: Wednesday, October 21st
⏱️ Qualification Deadline: Monday, October 19th @ 8:00 PM
MORE INFO COMING HOME WITH STUDENTS SOON - 3 EASY STEPS TO QUALIFY