Red Oak Principal Notes

Good afternoon!

We are excited for another fabulous week of learning! We have just started collecting food for our food drives that will last all the way through December 11th. Please bring in the items that match your students grade level. The grade levels with the highest number of donated goods will receive a popcorn party!

Please join us for our Veteran's Day Assembly on Wednesday at 1:45pm held in the gym. We would love to honor any and all who have served or are currently serving our country.

Our Red Oak Cafe is opening this Friday! Your student will have the option to "purchase" (RISE coins only) a cup of hot chocolate or hot apple cider to drink during lunch on Friday. The Leadership Team loves to provide this opportunity to spoil our students who follow our RISE expectations all day long! The Cafe will be open three times during the next 2 months!

Let me know what I can do for you,

Emily Ellsworth

Principal

Red Oak Elementary

859-885-0616

921 Union Mill Road

Nicholasville, KY 40356

Looking for a meaningful way to connect with our school community and make a difference in your child's education? Come be a part of our Parent and Family Engagement Committee!

We meet once a month to share ideas, plan fun community events, discuss school initiatives, and ensure every family’s voice is heard. Whether you have an hour a month or want to take on a larger role, your perspective is truly valued. Please contact Ashley Johns at Ashley.johns@jessamine.kyschools.us for more information!

Dear Families,

This note contains important information about our Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) plan.

Student Work & Access

● All students received NTI packets in their homeroom class. These packets contain

grade level content work for all 10 NTI days and should stay at home. Please be sure

you have your student's packet; if not, reach out to their homeroom teacher.

● For students with internet access, there is an option to complete assignments online.

All online assignments will be posted by 8:00 AM on the morning of the NTI day. This

will be communicated with families via Parent Square and also posted on Google

Classroom. Assignments, including grade level work and Special Areas classes, can

also be accessed through our school website.

● Work should be completed on NTI days and returned to school the first day back after

an NTI day for students to receive credit.

Teacher Availability

● Teachers will be available to help students and answer questions about daily

assignments via Google Meet from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. These links can be

accessed via Google Classroom and will be communicated by homeroom teachers

each morning.

● To support families who need help in the evenings, at least one teacher from each

grade band will be available from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM for each NTI day. This contact

information will be posted on Google Classroom and shared by individual grade levels.

● Teachers will also be available during school hours to respond to emails.

NOW ENROLLING: 2026–2027 After School Program!

Safe & convenient care at your child’s elementary school

Homework help, activities, social time & snacks included

CPR-certified staff & state-licensed program

$77.50 Full Time (5 days)

$55 Part Time (3 days)

Contact Heidi Klug at

HEIDI.KLUG@JESSAMINE.KYSCHOOLS.US

Red Oak Parents — We Need YOU!

Do you want to be more involved in your child’s school and help create fun, memorable experiences for our students and staff? The Red Oak PTO is looking for volunteers who have a passion for supporting our school community!

Whether you can help plan events, assist behind the scenes, or lend a hand at school activities, every bit of help makes a difference. Plus, it’s a great way to meet other parents and be part of something special for our kids.

You don’t have to have a lot of time — just a willingness to help!

If you’d like to get involved or learn more about volunteering! We’d love to have you on the team!

Together we can make Red Oak an even better place for our students to learn and grow.

Please email: Redoakpto17@gmail.com for more information!

Please be sure to follow all of our rules for our Morning Arrival to ensure the safety of our staff and students!!

1. ALL students must be dropped off in car line and may only enter the building starting at 7:40 AM.

2. You MAY NOT drop students off in the parking lot (unless arranged with Red Oak staff)

3. Students MAY NOT walk across the bus loop from EJMS (unless you are EJMS staff)

4. You MAY NOT park in the handicap spots if you do not have a handicap tag

We want to share an important update to our attendance policy, effective this school year. Regular school attendance is essential for student success, and we appreciate your partnership in making it a priority!

🎉 Don’t forget to sign up for Box Tops and start earning easy cash for our school! Every little box top counts and helps support our programs and activities. 📚✏️ It’s simple—just sign up, scan your receipts, and watch the rewards add up! Let’s work together to make a big difference. Sign up today and spread the word!

Parents/Guardians: Please note the NEW form for EHO! This is for Educational Enhancement Opportunity applications. We will only accept application using this new form. These need to be turned in at least 5 days before the absence. Thank you!

All students will be placed on the appropriate transportation that is reflected in Infinite Campus. If you need to make a transportation change, please call Ms. Alisha in our office by 2:00. We need to have time to notify the teachers.

Our MyRide K-12 app is up and working! Please know that our transportation department is working through glitches associated with the app. If you have any questions at all concerning your child while they are on the bus, please call our office! If you have any questions concerning the MyRide K-12 app, please call the Transportation Office at 859-885-4891 or the online site .

Families can use their Parent Portal to pay for field trips, classroom fees, and to put money in student cafeteria accounts. There are no fees associated with online payments through the Parent Portal. Online payments are optional; students may still bring in cash or a check. All RED students will receive breakfast and lunch at no cost, regardless of household size or income during the 2026-2027 school year. Families may choose to put money in a student’s cafeteria account to allow the student to purchase extra food/drink. Online payments are STRONGLY encouraged.

The 26-27 School Fees have been added to Infinite Campus as well as any outstanding fees associated with Chromebook damages from last year. Please login to IC Parent Portal to pay these fees. Our fees this year are $25.

Website: https://www.jessamine.k12.ky.us/15/Home
Location: 921 Union Mill Road, Nicholasville, KY, USA
Phone: 859-885-0616
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redoakelem