November 2026

• 11/2-11/6 Book Fair
• 11/9 PTO Meeting @ 6:00 PM
• 11/11 Veteran's Day Breakfast 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
• 11/19 Picture Retakes
• 11/25-11/30 NO SCHOOL

Click the video below to hear a monthly update from Mr. Stine

Mrs. Romberger’s class has been a HUGE help to our Rossmoyne staff at lunchtime! 🍎 If a staff member forgets their utensils at home, no worries! This thoughtful class has been making sure clean utensils are available so everyone can enjoy their lunch without a hitch.

When: November 11, 2025

Where: Rossmoyne Elementary School

Time: 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

RSVP by November 2, 2025

Join us in celebrating Veterans Day with a special veteran in your life! Breakfast sweets, juices, and coffee will be served. Based on space and the popularity of this event, we kindly ask that you bring one veteran with you to this event.

If you would like to attend, please fill out this link.

If your student is out for 3 or more consecutive days you must have a doctors note excusing your student.

Cold and flu season is right around the corner. Please refer to the guidelines for keeping a sick kid at home found on the district website.

Our annual Student Council Food Drive for New Hope Ministries will be held Nov 2-13. Please see what items we are asking to be donated by grade level.

• Kindergarten: Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Dental Floss, Deodorant, Combs/Brushes

• 1st: Canned Foods

• 2nd: Peanut Butter and Jelly

• 3rd: Granola Bars and Fruit Gummies

• 4th: Pasta and Sauce

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

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.

Christian Life Assembly in Camp Hill is excited to once again offer our Toy Share Experience for children ages 0–12, and we would love your help sharing this opportunity with families in your district who may benefit.

Toy Share will be held at our facility on Saturday, December 5, and Tuesday evening, December 8. Participating families will receive: One free toy for each child A piece of athletic equipment or art supplies A generous food bag with ingredients for several meals Homemade Christmas treats Hand-knitted hats and gloves for children Families will also enjoy a 30-minute children's program followed by a Christmas Carnival, making Toy Share a fun and memorable experience for the whole family.

Pre-registration is required and can be completed at this link. Registration closes November 1, or earlier if all available spots are filled.

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.

• 11/2-11/6 Book Fair
• 11/4 Book Fair Family Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
• 11/9 PTO Meeting @ 6:00 PM
• 11/9-11/18 Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Sale
• 11/16 Shake Shack Dine Out

Get ready to fall into a good book! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Rossmoyne Elementary Monday, November 2nd, through Friday, November 6th! Students will have the opportunity to explore exciting new books, discover new favorites, and grow their love of reading.

Flyers with more information, how to create an ewallet, and a volunteer sign up coming soon🐾📖

Join us for an evening of books, games, prizes, and family fun! ❤️

📅 WHEN: Wednesday, November 4th
⏰ TIME: 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 WHERE: Rossmoyne Elementary School

✨ WHAT’S HAPPENING? ✨

🎲 Book Bingo — Play everyone’s favorite game of chance and win FREE books!

🔎 The Great Rossmoyne Book Hunt — Complete the scavenger hunt to earn a raffle ticket for a chance to win cool prizes!

📖 Ask the Reading Specialist — Discover helpful family reading tips and take-home resources.

🥛🍪 Milk & Cookies — Enjoy a sweet treat with us in the cafeteria!

⭐ Plus!

● 📚 Shop the Fall Book Fair!

● 💙 Check out our Top 10 Book Recommendations for your next great read!

Bring the whole family and celebrate the joy of reading with our Rossmoyne community!

❤️ Mark your calendar—we can’t wait to see you there! 📚🎉

🎁 The Winter Holidays are right around the corner, which means it’s GIFT CARD SEASON! 🎄

Rossmoyne Elementary is selling Texas Roadhouse Gift Cards from November 9th–18th, and the school gets to keep 15% of all proceeds! This fundraiser helps support field trips and educational activities throughout the school year.

🎉 We’ll also have some exciting incentives and rewards for our top earners, including a class pizza party and a student vs. teacher dodgeball game! 🍕🏆

📬 Keep an eye out! More information and order forms will come home with students during the first week of November.

Mark your calendars for Monday, November 16th, from 10 AM to 12 AM and enjoy a delicious meal while supporting Rossmoyne Elementary!

Shake Shack in Mechanicsburg is generously donating 25% of your total meal purchase to the Rossmoyne Elementary PTO! It’s an easy and delicious way to give back while helping fund field trips, educational programs, and enriching experiences for our students.

📍 Shake Shack – Mechanicsburg
5315 Carlisle Pike, Mechanicsburg

When ordering, simply mention Donation Day at the register or drive-thru, or use promo code DONATE when checking out on the Shake Shack app, website, or kiosk.