TWARR Newsletter #38

As we close the chapter on another incredible school year, it’s hard to believe how quickly the time has passed. This year has been filled with growth, resilience, and so many meaningful moments that remind us why our school community is so special.

Our students have worked hard, shown kindness, and taken on new challenges with courage and determination. From the classroom to extracurricular activities, we have seen them learn, lead, and shine in ways that make us all proud.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our families and community members. Your partnership, support, and encouragement make a profound difference every single day. Whether you volunteered your time, supported learning at home, or simply cheered on our students, you are an essential part of our success.

To our dedicated staff, thank you for your commitment, passion, and tireless efforts to create a nurturing and engaging environment for every child. Your work truly makes a lasting impact.

As we look ahead to summer, I hope it brings rest, joy, and time to recharge with loved ones. We are already excited to welcome everyone back for another year of learning and growth.

Thank you all for being such an important part of a wonderful school year. Have a safe and happy summer!

May 18-

• 6th Grade Recording of Faithful Rolling Ridger Song
• 6th Grade Harkins
• Ayala HS graduation 4pm

May 19-

• 6th Grade Promotion practice
• 6th grade bowling
• Ayala Graduates Clap out

May 20-Minimum Day

• 6th Grade Promotion

May 21-Minimum Day

• Last day of school

May 22-

Have a Great Summer!

Important Information, please take some time to read through.

Click on the link to be redirected to the Parent/Student Handbook.

Rolling Ridge Office Staff

JuliAnn Lopez, Principal

Amy Fauce, Assistant Principal

Maria Parker, Administrative Secretary

Jessica Reyes, Attendance Clerk

Carmen Lau, Bilingual Clerk

Veronica Maraj-Solorzano, Health Tech

Paulina Dobluis, School Nurse

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Phone: (909)628-9375 | Fax: (909)548-6077

Website: www.chino.k12.ca.us/RollingRidge

Follow us on Instagram:

@RollingRidgeElementary

The office is closed weekends, during school holidays, and breaks.

VISITORS

Visitors MUST sign in and sign out at the office every time they come on to school campus.

ID IS MANDATORY

A visitor's badge must be worn and visible at all times while on campus.

To check out, please return the badge to one of the office staff so you are signed out of our system.

Grades 1-6 (M, T, Th, F)

7:50 AM- 2:30 PM

Wednesday Minimum Days 7:50 AM- 11:20 AM

Kindergarten (M, T, W, TH, F)

AM- 7:50 AM- 11:10 AM

Wednesday Minimum Days 7:50 AM-11:10 AM

Preschool (M, T, TH, F)

7:50 AM- 1:20 PM

Wednesday Minimum Days 7:50 AM-11:10 AM

Gates Open at 7:40 AM Students must be in line at 7:48 AM

Breakfast available from 7:20-7:40 AM

• These procedures are designed to protect students and staff and to minimize traffic delays.
• Please share this information with any adult who may be responsible for dropping off or picking up your child.
• If you arrive late to pick up your student, you will need to sign them out from the office. In order to sign them out you will need to show a valid Photo ID. Anyone picking up your student must be on the student’s emergency contact list and show a valid Photo ID.
• Arriving by 7:30 AM will help to avoid morning traffic and the stress of being late.
• Join us for FREE BREAKFAST, available every day beginning at 7:20 AM.
• Dismissal is at 2:30 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and at 11:20 AM on Wednesdays unless otherwise noted in our Weekly Newsletter sent out via Parent Square. Please arrive on time to avoid unwanted delays during pick-up.

🚫IMPORTANT INFORMATION🚫

To ensure the safety of all students, staff, and families during arrival and dismissal, Rolling Ridge Elementary has established the following procedures for drop-off and pick-up. Your cooperation is essential to keeping everyone safe and maintaining a smooth traffic flow.

DO NOT BLOCK THE DRIVE WAY ENTERING THE SCHOOL. WE NEED IT CLEARED FOR SCHOOL BUSES AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES.

🚗Entering the Parking Lot

· Enter by making a RIGHT TURN ONLY while heading north on Calle San Marcos.

· Follow the green path shown on the map located on the back of this handout and pull all the way forward before stopping.

· Wait until your vehicle is in the designated green unloading zone before allowing your student to exit.

· For your child’s safety, place your vehicle in PARK before they exit.

🧒Trunks & Belongings

· Do not access your trunk while in the drop-off/pick-up line.

· If you need to load or unload items, park in a designated space to avoid blocking traffic and to ensure safety.

🚸Drop-Off Guidelines

· Students may only exit vehicles in the GREEN unloading zones.

· Do not stop or unload in RED zones along Calle San Marcos — this is prohibited for safety and emergency access.

· Double parking is not allowed, including parking in staff spaces, blocking other vehicles, or leaving your car unattended in undesignated areas.

· If you must exit your vehicle, use unmarked or 15-minute visitor (YELLOW on map) parking only.

· Use designated (BLUE on map) pedestrian walkways and ramps; do not cross the driveway or street on foot.

Exiting the Parking Lot

· Two exit lanes are available to help improve traffic flow (see map).

· These lanes will merge near the parking lot exit—please drive courteously.

· Exit with a RIGHT TURN ONLY, continuing north on Calle San Marcos.

🧒 Student Pick-Up

• All students will be escorted to the front of the school for pick-up.
• Only Preschool and Kindergarten parents may park and walk to pick up their children.

🏞️ Safety Reminder: Nearby Park

• There is no school supervision at the park on the corner of Calle San Marcos and Olympic View.
• Please be aware that this area may not be safe for students to remain unsupervised after school.

🚶 Pedestrian Safety

• Do not walk across the traffic lanes or the entrance/exit of the parking lot.
• Always use sidewalks and designated crosswalks.
• On Calle San Marcos, cross only at marked crosswalks — no jaywalking!

Special Education Department Website

Rolling Ridge Spirit Wear Day or the designated theme of that week!

Each year PTA offers a range of programs, services, and events to support and encourage student success at Rolling Ridge.

Join PTA today!

PTA members can benefit from programs, discounts, and information provided through California State PTA (capta.org).

Each membership also supports students at Rolling Ridge.

Email our PTA at: rollingridgevolunteers@yahoo.com

Follow our PTA's Instagram at : RollingRidgeElmeentaryPTA

There are so many opportunities for parents and grandparents to become partners with our school. We encourage you to join and continue this tradition at Rolling Ridge. Please check with your teacher to see how you can help.

The California State Education Code requires school attendance for minors. Students should regularly attend all classes on time. Be in line by 7:48 a.m. and in class by 7:50 a.m. If a student is absent, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SCHOOL on the first day of the absence before 9:00 a.m. If parents are unable to call on each day of an absence, the student, upon the first day of his/her return, MUST bring a written note from a parent or guardian. You have three days to clear your child's absence. Please contact the school office in advance of any long-term (5 or more days) unavoidable absence to arrange a schedule of the work to be completed by the student. This must be done at least one week in advance.

TARDY POLICY

All students must be in line with all necessary materials for the day when the tardy bell rings or they will be considered tardy. A student will be marked "tardy" if they are walking through the gates when the "tardy bell" rings. Otherwise, consequences of "tardies" will be as follow:

The first tardy will result in a warning. A student that is tardy again with a medical excuse will be given the opportunity to make-up the instructional time which was lost. Subsequent "tardies" will result in further disciplinary action left up to the administrative discretion which may include a referral to the School Attendance Review Team (SART) if the number of "tardies" is deemed excessive.

Early Check Out

Instructional time is critical to students' progress; please try to schedule medical appointments after school hours. Please notify the teacher before early checkout (at least 24 hours in advance). Students who are checked out early lose valuable instruction time and should only be checked out for family emergencies or medical appointments.

In some cases when students must be absent from school, short-term independent study is available to avoid the truancy declaration and to help return funding. Independent study does have specific guidelines. The office has more information. (Independent study guidelines are subject to change).

Please report your student's absence as soon as possible. Homework requests need to be submitted by 9:00 AM. You can report an absence by:

• Call the Office (909)628-9375
• Submit the absence through Parent Square (web based or application)
• Email our clerk II (Attendance & Registration), jessica_reyes@chino.k12.ca.us

Here is a simple guide to help you decide when to keep your student home from school:

Fever

· Stay home if a fever is 100.4 F or higher.

· Return when fever has gone away without fever-reducing medication for a full night.

Diarrhea

· Stay home if your student’s stool is likely to leak or if they are unlikely to make it to the toilet in time. If the stool looks bloody or black, seek medical attention.

· Return when improving.

Vomiting

· Stay home if vomiting has occurred two or more times in 24 hours.

· Return when vomiting has ended overnight, and your student can hold down liquids and food.

A health technician is on campus five days a week for 5.5 hours daily. The school nurse is on campus 2 days a week.

Students are not allowed to carry any type of medication with them during the school day.

A health technician cannot administer any medication without written and signed instructions from your medical professional.

Before administering medication, a signed medication request form for the current school year must be on file in the Health Office.

Health Technician: Veronica Solorzano-Maraj at, veronica_solorzano-maraj@chino.k12.ca.us

School Nurse: Paulina Dobluis at, paulina_dobluis@chino.k12.ca.us

Breakfast is available at 7:20 A.M. - 7:45 A.M.

Students arriving after 7:45 will not be able to get breakfast as there will not be enough time for them to eat.

• Only students buying breakfast will be allowed in the cafeteria at this time
• Lunches may NOT be dropped off in the office
• For more information regarding Nutrition Services, please visit their page from the School District Website, click on "Departments," then click on "Nutrition Services", or call their office at 909.628.1201 Ext. 1500.

At Rolling Ridge, our students receive academic and behavioral support through a tiered system. Mrs. Millen, our Intervention Teacher, works closely with small groups of students to enhance their academic skills. Mr. Levy, our Counselor, facilitates small group sessions focused on supporting students' social-emotional well-being. If you have any concerns regarding your child's social-emotional health, please feel free to request assistance by accessing the online Parent Request for Assistance form.

Golden Spike Assemblies:

Kindergarten and 1st Grade: 1st Tuesday of each month

Grades 2-3: 1st Wednesday of each month

Grades 4-6th: 2nd Wednesday of each month

DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING ON SCHEDULE CONFLICTS!

Please mark your calendars, these are the additional minimum days scheduled for the school year.

Hours are 7:50 a.m. to 11:10 (pre-k and kinder) and 11:20 a.m. (grades 1st-6th grade)

• September 15-19 (Parent Conference Week)
• October 31, 2025
• February 19, 2026
• March 27, 2026
• May 21, 2026 (Last Day of School)