Rosemont Rocket News

Dear Families,

November is here! It is certainly a very busy time at school full of lots of learning and fun for our students.

In this newsletter, you will find some important links, dates, and information that will hopefully be useful to you. If you have any questions, please reach out to your child's teacher or to the office with any questions you may have.

Thank you,

Mrs. Propst, Principal (ejpropst@k12.wv.us)

Mr. Hovatter, Assistant Principal (phovatte@k12.wv.us)

November Happenings

*Please remember that arrival time begins at 8:20 AM and runs until 8:45 AM which is the tardy time. Dismissal begins at 3:15 PM.

November 3: Election Day - No School

November 5: Parent/Teacher Conferences (Forms to request a conference were sent home with your child's report card.)

November 6: School Picture Make Up Day

November 10: Veteran's Day Assembly (Please refer to the paper coming home soon from our PTA.)

November 11: Veteran's Day - No School

November 20: Turkey Trot - Please watch for more information coming home.

November 23 - 27: Thanksgiving Break - No School

November Menu for Breakfast and Lunch

*Please note that menus are subject to change. Please click the links below to access the November menu. Thank you!

School Breakfast Menu

Click here to access the school breakfast menu.

School Lunch Menu

Click here to access the school lunch menu.

A Few Notes from the Office...

*Just a reminder... Please be sure to have your ID with you if you need to pick up your child or are visiting Rosemont any time throughout the day. Thank you!

*When sending in cash to school for various things, please have exact change. Checks can no longer be accepted. There are credit card payment options for field trips, etc. Thank you!

Rosemont's 2nd Annual Turkey Trot Fundraiser

We are in the middle of our 2nd Annual Turkey Trot Fundraiser for Rosemont! The actual Turkey Trot will take place on Friday, November 20th. This year, we are raising funds for new school walkie talkies, supplies for students and staff, and reward/incentive activities and events for students and staff. (We will send more information about the actual event closer to that time inviting you to come to school to participate with your child at the grade level designated time.)

We have sent home a fundraiser packet with each student. There was a letter explaining our fundraiser, a paper with a QR Code for online donations, a form to send in email addresses for friends and family to school (School staff will send the information to your friends and family members so they can donate online for you if you so choose.), a form to keep track of donations, and a collection envelope for cash donations due on Friday, November 20th. Here is the online donation link as well:

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZJORIS99T0Z710_ZZ68IPUKYI3L3ZS

We are actively looking for businesses to sponsor our Turkey Trot. If you know of a local business who may be interested, please email me at ejpropst@k12.wv.us and I will send you a sponsorship form.

We appreciate your help in raising funds for our school! Thank you in advance for helping us to make our Turkey Trot a success! As we raise funds, please watch for turkeys to appear in the front of our school...

Library News

*Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair was a HUGE success! The Book Fair allows us to get more books for the library for all students to be able to check out. A big thank you to everyone who purchased books!

PE Reminder about Sneakers

Please remind your child to wear sneakers or bring sneakers to school when he/she has PE class. Thank you!

Information from the BCS Department of Teaching and Learning

Do You Know What is Meant When You Hear the Term "Science of Reading"?

Please take a moment to watch this brief four-minute video to learn about the pillars of the Science of Reading and how we are working to help your students to become great readers! This video was created by the West Virginia Department of Education.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwRDxwrD_oE

What is i-Ready?

Please click on this link to learn more about this educational resource and diagnostic assessment tool.

Guidance Information from Our Counselor, Mrs. Ransom

*Character Pillars:

The Character Pillar for November is RESPECT. We will be wearing yellow on Wednesdays throughout the month.

*Attendance:

Daily attendance is critical to every student's success in school. If your child must miss school, please be sure to send in a note with your child when they return explaining why they were absent or submit online at https://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/bcs/page/absencenote.

*Ways to Promote Tolerance and Respect in Your Child:

Make your child feel special, safe, and loved. - Don't use words of praise or affection sparingly. A loved child learns to love others.
Teach your child about new places, people, and cultures. - Expose him or her to different perspectives through books, music, food, and cultural events. Intervene when you hear or see intolerant behavior and encourage healthier ways to interact with others.
Use positive comments to shape and reinforce your child's behavior. Instead of saying -No," offer helpful alternatives, such as "Be gentle, please." or "Why don't you take turns?"
Model tolerance and respect. - Your child will learn how to interact with others by watching how you discuss, relate to, and value people.

*Happy Native American Heritage Month https://nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov

*International Day of Tolerance - Nov. 16 https://www.un.org/en/observances/tolerance-day

Mrs. Ransom - mransom@k12.wv.us

304-267-3560