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Board of Supervisor Lusk Visits RHES  

Mr. Rodney Lusk, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for Lee District, came to visit Rose Hill Friday afternoon. This was a great opportunity for Supervisor Lusk to meet various members of the Rose Hill team, interact with the students, and see our building. In the picture above, he spent some time doing a Q&A with Mrs. Malone's second grade classroom. He also visited a few other classrooms sharing what his job is, where he grew up, and some kiddos even asked how tall he is! Ms. Edwards shared with him the importance of trying to get a playground that is truly accessible for all of our students. She was advocating that if the mulch could be replaced with soft tile, that would be a great start to ensuring that all of our students can play on the playground. We'll see if that can come to fruition! We are very appreciative of Supervisor Lusk for making time in his schedule to visit our awesome Rockets!

Staff Appreciation Week is Coming!

Staff Appreciation Week will be celebrated May 6th-10th this year. The Rose Hill Staff Appreciation Week Planning Committee has planned several events and treats for our staff throughout the week, but we need your help to bring our plans to fruition. Please click the below link to review the list of needed items and signup if you are able to help. Link:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A45AEAC2EA6FB6-49026531-2024

6th Grade All-County Choral Festival

Saturday afternoon, Rose Hill had two 6th graders participate in the All-County Choral Festival. Andrew and Ari represented our school.

This event has over 650 6th graders from across the county that come together the Friday before with a guest conductor to rehearse the music and then Saturday is the performance. The music is absolutely fabulous and such a spectacular event! 

Mr. Postman and Mrs. Bartley, RHES music teachers, are an intregal part in making this happen. A special thank you to them for providing our students with this opportunity!

Thank you!

We had just over 450 parents come Thursday to eat lunch with their students for the Swing into Spring Luncheon. Thank you so much for attending. The smiles on the students' faces was amazing and after lunch, the children had a little extra pep-in-their-step. One young child remarked to Ms. Edwards, "I like that my mom can see where I have to go to work everyday." 😊

PTA Board Member Search for 2024-25 Term

It’s time to elect next year’s PTA Board! The deadline for nominations is April 30, 2024. We need your help to find dedicated people willing to spend about 10 hours per week to keep the RHES PTA going, and continue working toward our mission to: make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

Link: https://tinyurl.com/Time-to-Elect-PTA-Board

RHES SOL Testing Schedule

The state of Virginia requires that all students in grades 3-12 take the SOLs (Standards of Learning) assessments. Below is the testing schedule for grades 3-6 and we ask that you do your best to ensure your child gets a good night's rest, healthy breakfast, and comes to school on time. If you have questions, Assistant Principal, Mike Staroscik is the School Testing Coordinator and you may contact him directly.

3rd Graders

• Friday, May 10 - Math SOL
• Friday, May 17 - Reading SOL

4th Graders

• Thursday, May 9 - Math SOL
• Thursday, May 16 - Reading SOL

5th Graders

• Tuesday, May 7 - Math SOL
• Tuesday, May 14 - Science SOL
• Tuesday, May 21 - Reading SOL

6th Graders

• Wednesday, May 8 - Math SOL
• Wednesday, May 15 - Reading SOL

Upcoming Events

• May 2 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Huntley Meadows
• May 3 - No School, Student Holiday
• May 6 - Staff Appreciation Week
• May 7 - SOL Testing Begins
• May 10 - 4th Quarter Interims Go Home
• May 14 - Kindergarten Field Trip to Frying Pan Park
• May 27 - No School, Memorial Day Holiday
• May 30 - Chorus, Band, & Strings Concert, 6:00 pm, Rose Hill Gym

Quick Links

• Attendance
• FCPS Cares
• Parent Resource Center
• School Calendar
• School Lunch Menu

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Dear Rose Hill ES Families and Caregivers,

We wanted to remind you of SOL testing dates coming up in May. Here are the dates for each of the tests:

• Tuesday, May 7th - 5th grade Math
• Wednesday, May 8th - 6th grade Math
• Thursday, May 9th - 4th grade Math
• Friday, May 10th - 3rd grade Math
• Tuesday, May 14th - 5th grade Science
• Wednesday, May 15th - 6th grade Reading
• Thursday, May 16th - 4th grade Reading
• Friday, May 17th - 3rd grade Reading
• Tuesday, May 21st - 5th grade Reading

Testing will begin each day first thing in the morning. It is important that your child gets a good night of sleep, has a solid breakfast, and arrives to school on time the day of testing.

If you have specific questions about your child's SOL, please reach out to the classroom teacher.

As always, we appreciate your support!

Thank you,

The Rose Hill Administrative Team

Quick Links

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• FCPS Cares
• Parent Resource Center
• School Calendar
• School Lunch Menu

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Robotics at Rose Hill  

To make our master schedule work, Rose Hill provides a Robotics class to our 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. The class takes place once a week and is taught by Mrs. Masters, our School Based Technology Specialist. This class is not required by FCPS and our local school budget pays for the materials and supplies. What you see in the pictures above may look like the regular Legos, but they are Legos that use a single board computing device, motor, and other items that can be programmed to do certain things. Think of it as play with a very distinct purpose. The students get extremely creative and excited bringing their creations to life! 

Yearbook Order Deadline Extended

We have extended the deadline to place your order for the 2023-2024 yearbook. Cost is $14 and the deadline to order is April 19th. To order, follow the directions below.

• Go to https://barksdalephoto.com/
• Go to "What are you looking for?"
• Click "Order Your Yearbook"
• Enter 0038312YB as the Access Code

There will be a very small number of yearbooks (less than 20) that will be available to purchase in June. We highly suggest that if you want a yearbook for your student, order it now!

 

SEPTA is a PTA affilitated with Fairfax County Councils of PTAs and advocates for students with disabilities. This year, several Rose Hill team members were nominated for awards. The awards ceremony will be held May 11th and we are excited to see if we are able to win some of the 15 categories.

• Laura Osborne -  Outstanding Special Education Teacher, Preschool
• Dakotah Turner - Outstanding Special Education Teacher, Elementary
• Elizabeth Rutler - Outstanding Instructional Support Staff 
• Auria Garcia - Outstanding Instructional Support Staff
• Megan Perozze - Outstanding General Education Teacher
• Rachal Edwards - Outstanding Administrator

RHES SOL Testing Schedule

The state of Virginia requires that all students in grades 3-12 take the SOLs (Standards of Learning) assessments. Below is the testing schedule for grades 3-6 and we ask that you do your best to ensure your child gets a good night's rest, healthy breakfast, and comes to school on time. If you have questions, Assistant Principal, Mike Staroscik is the School Testing Coordinator and you may contact him directly.

3rd Graders

• Friday, May 10 - Math SOL
• Friday, May 17 - Reading SOL

4th Graders

• Thursday, May 9 - Math SOL
• Thursday, May 16 - Reading SOL

5th Graders

• Tuesday, May 7 - Math SOL
• Tuesday, May 14 - Science SOL
• Tuesday, May 21 - Reading SOL

6th Graders

• Wednesday, May 8 - Math SOL
• Wednesday, May 15 - Reading SOL

Fourth Grade Museum  

This week, the fourth graders put on a museum of sorts. This was a cumulation of their research learning and work that they have been doing over the last few weeks. The students shared details about what they have been researching, which allowed them to practice their oral presentation skills and their writing skills were displayed through their presentation boards. Thank you to all of the family members that were able to attend and support the students!

Upcoming Events

• April 18 - 6th Grade Panoramic Photo
• April 25 - Swing into Spring Parent Luncheon, RHES Cafeteria, during your child's lunch time
• May 2 - 2nd Grade Field Trip, Huntley Meadows
• May 7 - SOL Testing Starts

Quick Links

• Attendance
• FCPS Cares
• Parent Resource Center
• School Calendar
• School Lunch Menu

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Spirit Week!

It was so much fun seeing the kids participate in spirit week last week. Twin Day and Dress up as a Teacher day were definitely the highlights of the week.

RHES Spiritwear on Sale!

The Rose Hill spring sale has been extended. If you would like to purchase some RHES spiritwear, you can save 25% sitewide. Items can be purchased from 1st Place Spiritwear. 

March Madness...Rose Hill Style!

Do you know who Jiji is? Jiji is the famous penguin on ST Math and every March, Mrs. Rubertone, our Math Resource Teacher, facilitates March Madness for all of the classes to complete head-to-head to see who can win the coveted Jiji Trophy. In order to do this, classes need to complete math puzzles and this year, Mrs. Ruthenburg's Kindergarten class took the trophy. Their hard work paid off! Congratulations!

FCPS Family Engagement Survey

Parents/caregivers should have received an email invitation with a unique survey link from K12 Insight on March 3. The subject line was: FCPS Family Engagement Survey. Check your junk mail to see if the survey message landed here.

Here is a general survey link that families can use to take the survey. Thank you!

A note about bringing food to RHES...

Food allergies are more prevalent than ever and if you are a parent of a child that has one or many food allergies, you trust that the school will keep your child safe. Of course, Rose Hill does their absolute best but this is why we ask parents to make arrangements with the classroom teacher PRIOR to a birthday or other celebration. When food is dropped off without prior notification, we have to take into consideration as to whether or not it has ingredients that might pose a potential hazard to a classmate and then if it does, we do not have a food substitution on-hand so then we run into some students being able to enjoy the treat while others cannot. We share this information so that you know why we ask for food items being brought in to be coordinated and why the office team may ask you if the teacher is aware that the food is coming in. We know that everyone wants to keep our students safe is this is one way we can ensure that that happens!

Summer Camps and Family Resource Center Information

If you are interested in summer camps for your child, check this out. It includes therapeutic, sports, and 4-H camps.

The Family Resource Center is offering webinars on a variety topics that you may find useful. The flier can be found here.

Upcoming Events

• April 1 - Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)
• April 2 - Student Holiday (School Planning Day)
• April 2 - Kindergarten Orientation, 1:00pm, RHES Library
• April 5 - First Friday Popcorn for RHES Staff & 6th Grade
• April 6 - The CLAW Performance, 1:00pm & 6:00pm, Edison High School
• April 11 - AAP Orientation Night, 6:00pm, Library
• April 18 - 6th Grade Panoramic Photo
• April 25 - Swing into Spring Parent Luncheon, RHES Cafeteria, during your child's lunch time
• May 2 - 2nd Grade Field Trip, Huntley Meadows

Quick Links

• Attendance
• FCPS Cares
• Parent Resource Center
• School Calendar
• School Lunch Menu

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A note from Ms. Edwards, Principal

Not long ago, I had the pleasure of meeting up with these former Rose Hill Rockets. These kiddos are now in middle school and were helping out with the Rose Hill Players into the early evening of a school night. I offered them a piece of candy and they spent a good bit of time hanging out in my office catching up and looking at the photos on my wall. It made my heart so happy to hear how well these young ladies are doing!

Once a Rocket, always a Rocket!

I share this to say that while we gear up to close the school building for a week for spring break, I wish everyone a safe and restful few days off of school. Please encourage your kids to get outside, play, ride a bike, make a craft, or do something besides play with technology. If you are traveling, be safe, and enjoy wherever you might be going.

The school office will be closed during the week and we are encouraging our team to step away from their computers too so if you send them an email, they will respond to you upon their return in early April. 

Let's have a great week of learning and I hope your family enjoys the upcoming break!

Ms. Edwards, Principal

Preschoolers take a trip to the Smithsonian

This past Wednesday, our youngest Rockets ventured to the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum and they had a great time! The Smithsonian hosted a special program specifically designed for youger learners and not only did our students have fun, they experience quite a few hands-on activities. Thank you to the Preschool team that coordinated this event and the parents who chaperoned.

Author Visits 2nd Graders!

Author Carylee Carrington recently visited the 2nd grade classrooms where she read her most recent book, Everyone Just Like Me. Carylee lives in the area and became and "accidental author" because she wanted to ensure her own two children would have access to diverse literature. This is the second year that Rose Hill has hosted her and we are looking to doing so for many more years to come!

RHES SOL Testing Schedule

The state of Virginia requires that all students in grades 3-12 take the SOLs (Standards of Learning) assessments. Below is the testing schedule for grades 3-6 and we ask that you do your best to ensure your child gets a good night's rest, healthy breakfast, and comes to school on time. If you have questions, Assistant Principal, Mike Staroscik is the School Testing Coordinator and you may contact him directly.

3rd Graders

• Friday, May 10 - Math SOL
• Friday, May 17 - Reading SOL

4th Graders

• Thursday, May 9 - Math SOL
• Thursday, May 16 - Reading SOL

5th Graders

• Tuesday, May 7 - Math SOL
• Tuesday, May 14 - Science SOL
• Tuesday, May 21 - Reading SOL

6th Graders

• Wednesday, May 8 - Math SOL
• Wednesday, May 15 - Reading SOL

Order your RHES Yearbook!

It's time to place your order for the 2023-2024 yearbook. Cost is $14 and the deadline to order is April 5th. To order, follow the directions below.

• Go to https://barksdalephoto.com/
• Go to "What are you looking for?"
• Click "Order Your Yearbook"
• Enter 0038312YB as the Access Code

There will be a limited number of yearbooks available to purchase at school in June. We highly suggest that if you want a yearbook for your student, order it now!

5th Graders take a trip the Baltimore National Aquarium

The Baltimore National Aquarium was visited by our 5th graders this past week. This is a yearly trip that the 5th graders look forward to, not only because they are able to see all types of sea creatures but also because they take charted busses, which is kind of a big deal! The students spent the day exploring the aquarium and even the gift shop. Thank you to the 5th grade team for coordinating this event, the parents that were able to chaperone, and to everyone who was able to drop their students off early and pick them up later in the day. We know these schedule changes can be challenging but we appreciate you making this happen for the kids!

Bingo Night has been Rescheduled

Bingo Night was slated for this Thursday but it will be rescheduled for later in the spring. When initially scheduled, we didn't take into account how close the event was to spring break so we going to have it most like in May or early June.

RHES PTA Needs Volunteers for Staff Appreciation Week!

The PTA is looking for awesome volunteers to serve on this year's Staff Appreciation Week Planning Committee. Erin Jacobs has agreed to be the Committee Chair this year, but she will need our help to make sure our teachers and staff know how much we appreciate them!

Staff Appreciation Week (SAW) is May 6-10, 2024. We begin our planning meetings in Mid-March (via Zoom or other virtual platform) and meet 1x/week until SAW begins. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up*. Thank you!

*If you are unable to be on the SAW Planning Committee, please know that you will still have opportunities to help with the actual SAW Events. Please keep an eye out for communication from PTA Emails, the RHES Community Newsletter, and the RHES PTA facebook page.

 

 

RHES PTA School Supply Kits - Order Now!

It's hard to believe but we're already planning for next school year. The Rose Hill PTA has partnered with 1st Day School Supplies where you can order your school supplies and have them delivered directly to school.They will be on you child's desk at the August Rocket Launch. To order, click here.

Upcoming Events

• March 25-29 - Spring Break
• April 1 - Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)
• April 2 - Student Holiday (School Planning Day)
• April 2 - Kindergarten Orientation, 1:00pm, RHES Library
• April 5 - First Friday Popcorn for RHES Staff & 6th Grade
• April 6 - The CLAW Performance, 1:00pm & 6:00pm, Edison High School
• April 11 - AAP Orientation Night, 6:00pm, Library
• April 18 - 6th Grade Panoramic Photo
• April 25 - Swing into Spring Parent Luncheon, RHES Cafeteria, during your child's lunch time
• May 2 - 2nd Grade Field Trip, Huntley Meadows

Quick Links

• Attendance
• FCPS Cares
• Parent Resource Center
• School Calendar
• School Lunch Menu

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Rose Hill Elementary Bingo Night

 

Rose Hill Elementary School invites you to our Bingo Night! Enjoy Bingo and a sweet treat at the end for everyone!

Bingo night will be Thursday, March 21st from 6-7 p.m. in the Rose Hill Gym. Bingo Night is free for all! We hope to see you there!

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Rose Hill Administrators Help Recruit Teachers  

Last Saturday, the Rose Hill Administrative Team helped to recruit and interview teachers as they came to see what jobs were available within Fairfax County Public Schools. The job fair was held at Lake Braddock Secondary School and there were several hundred candidates that came to see where they might be a best fit. It was a great opportunity to meet new people and share how FCPS is a great place to work!

It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!

 

Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Kindergarten Orientation for Rose Hill will be held April 2nd at 1:00pm in school library. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us plan, so that we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school. 

Prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms. We are happy to support families with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For more information in other languages, visit FCPS’ Kindergarten Registration webpage.

FCPS Purple Up!

 

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child and on Purple Up! Day! We will be celebrating at Rose Hill ES on April 17th and wearing our PURPLE!

This year, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 17. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military. 

FCPS Purple Up! t-shirts are available for purchase now through Friday, March 8, 2024 here. The shirts highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,000 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS! 

RHES PTA Needs Volunteers for Staff Appreciation Week!

The PTA is looking for awesome volunteers to serve on this year's Staff Appreciation Week Planning Committee. Erin Jacobs has agreed to be the Committee Chair this year, but she will need our help to make sure our teachers and staff know how much we appreciate them!

Staff Appreciation Week (SAW) is May 6-10, 2024. We begin our planning meetings in Mid-March (via Zoom or other virtual platform) and meet 1x/week until SAW begins. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up*. Thank you!

*If you are unable to be on the SAW Planning Committee, please know that you will still have opportunities to help with the actual SAW Events. Please keep an eye out for communication from PTA Emails, the RHES Community Newsletter, and the RHES PTA facebook page.

Order your RHES Yearbook!

It's time to place your order for the 2023-2024 yearbook. Cost is $14 and the deadline to order is April 5th. To order, follow the directions below.

• Go to barksdalephoto.com
• Go to "What are you looking for?"
• Click "Order Your Yearbook"
• Enter 0038312YB as the Access Code

There will be a limited number of yearbooks available to purchase at school in June. We highly suggest that if you want a yearbook for your student, order it now!

Edison High School Mulch Sale

Spring is nearly here and so is the Edison High School All Night Grad Party (ANGP) Mulch Sale! 

The ANGP has been a long standing tradition and your support keeps it going each year.  Your purchase helps us provide a safe and incredibly fun night for our graduating seniors. 

Order online at edisonangp.com/mulch-sale.  Delivery is available with the purchase of 20+ bags.

Thank you and happy gardening!

Upcoming Events

• Tuesday, March 5 - Student Holiday, No School (Primary Presidential Election Day)
• March 7 - Area Orchestra Concert for Edison Pyramid, 6:30pm at Edison High School
• March 12 - Preschool & PAC Field Trip to Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum
• March 12 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Baltimore Aquarium
• March 12 - Greater Springfield-Franconia Area Honor Band Concert, 7:00pm at Lewis High School
• March 15 - Spring Pictures
• March 19 - Hayfield Area Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm at Hayfield Secondary
• March 21 - Bingo Night at Rose Hill!, 6:00pm, gym
• March 25-29 - Spring Break
• April 1 - Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)
• April 2 - Student Holiday (School Planning Day)
• April 2 - Kindergarten Orientation, 1:00pm, RHES Library

Quick Links

• Attendance
• FCPS Cares
• Parent Resource Center
• School Calendar
• School Lunch Menu

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Celebrating Community & Culture Event  

Thursday, we welcomed over 250 people to our evening event celebrating community and culture. This fun event was filled with dances, food, and fellowship! It was a fantastic night of seeing our Rose Hill students and their families come together and sharing their culture. Thank you to everyone who participated in the dancing and brought food to share. The Rose Hill Equity Team coordinated this event and we had almost 40 team members stay and celebrate with our families. Thank you to everyone who attended!

 

SOL Testing Schedule

In the next RHES Community Newsletter, we will share a more detailed SOL testing schedule but know that SOL testing is slated to take place Tuesday, Mary 7-Tuesday, May 21. Please mark your calendars! Students in grades 3-6 participate in taking the SOLs.

Order your RHES Yearbook!

It's time to place your order for the 2023-2024 yearbook. Cost is $14 and the deadline to order is April 5th. To order, follow the directions below.

• Go to barksdalephoto.com
• Go to "What are you looking for?"
• Click "Order Your Yearbook"
• Enter 0038312YB as the Access Code

There will be a limited number of yearbooks available to purchase at school in June. We highly suggest that if you want a yearbook for your student, order it now!

Reading with Robert, 7News

Last week, our Kindergarten students had the opportunity to have Robert Burton, a news anchor from 7News, read a story to them. If you have not seen the segment, click here!

 

No Interims for 3rd Quarter

The 3rd quarter is the shortest quarter of the year, only 38 days! Because of this, no interims will be sent home this quarter. If you have questions about your child's progress, you can always contact the classroom teacher via email, phone call, or Talking Points.

Rose Hill Spirit Wear Store

You can order Rose Hill spirit wear whenever it is convenient for you. The link to access the RHES spirit wear store lives on the RHES website.  

Tutor.com Teacher-Referred Tutoring

Through Schoology®, all FCPS students have 24/7 access to no-cost, year-round, on-demand, 1-to-1 tutoring services through Tutor.com.

A new Teacher-Referred Tutoring program feature provides targeted support and extends student learning. Teachers can now refer students for tutoring, with their specific needs already identified. Students can get extra support — on their own schedule — and reinforce their in-class learning.

Caregivers can guide students to access expert tutoring, homework help, and writing support by clicking on the Tutor.com icon in their Schoology portal—anytime, anywhere.

Plus, look for teachers’ tutoring session referrals on the Tutor.com homepage.

Sign-up for FCPS Summer Camps

 

Registration is now open for several summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. 

Tech Adventure Camp is available for current grade K-5 students to explore STEAM, culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for elementary students who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Visit the E-IFTA webpage to register.

Upcoming Events

• Monday, Feb. 19 - Student Holiday, No School
• Thursday, Feb. 22 - Area Orchestra Concert for Edison Pyramid
• Friday, March 1 - First Friday Popcorn for 5th Grade
• Tuesday, March 5 - Student Holiday, No School (Primary Presidential Election Day)
• March 12 - Preschool & PAC Field Trip to Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum
• March 12 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Baltimore Aquarium
• March 19 - Hayfield Area Orchestra Concert, 7:00pm at Hayfield Secondary
• March 21 - Bingo Night at Rose Hill!, 6:00pm, gym
• March 25-29 - Spring Break
• April 2 - Kindergarten Orientation, 1:00pm, RHES Library

Quick Links

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Crazy Mason PTA Fundraiser! 

Support the Rose Hill Elementary School PTA by visiting The Crazy Mason tonight! 

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It has been a busy few weeks at Rose Hill with band and strings concerts, GLOW Literacy Night, a visit from Telemundo, and of course, the day-to-day learning that takes place! The opportunities that our students have to engage in various activities and learning is pretty darn awesome and we are incredibly thrilled to watch and support our students thrive. 

Ms. Edwards, Mr. Staroscik, and Mrs. Miller

RHES Administrative Team

Telemundo Story on Rose Hill

 

Last Monday a reporter from Telemundo spent a few hours at Rose Hill with the purpose of highlighting the long-standing (over 30 years!) immersion program. The first grade students and Sra. Cruz did a fantastic job with the interviews and keeping the learning going all the while a reporter was in the classroom. If you would like to see the piece that was aired, click this link. It is better viewed on a mobile device rather than a laptop.

Rose Hill Student Ambassadors

 

As part of being a Purple Star Designated School, we have initiated a Student Ambassador program. These are military connected kiddos and will facilitate family tours for new to Rose Hill families. When new students start at Rose Hill, the Ambassadors will also help serve as a buddy and help the child learn the ropes of our school, sit with them at lunch, play with them at recess, etc. The goal is to help military families become adjusted to their newest home and make them feel welcome by the Rose Hill community.

Older & Younger Rockets Partnering Up

We are so fortunate to have such a greate grade level span at Rose Hill. We have students as young at 1 1/2 years old that attend and then, of course, we have our 6th grade students. This year, our teachers have been more intentional at finding opportunities to partner up our older and younger Rockets together. Whether it's to read to each other, mentor, help with some learning, and regardless of what it is, both sets of students enjoy the opportunity. We especially find it beneficial for our older students because it is a chance to show their learning, practice patience, and see how they truly are leaders within our building. It is awesome to watch students, who might be a bit nervous, step up to the plate and work with some younger students.

The picture below shows how 3rd grade students worked with Kindergarten students on a Fitness & Nutrition unit. This happened on our recent 2-hour release day and our PE teacher created this opportunity for our students.

 

In music class, the preschool students were recently learning about strings instruments so the teachers coordinated and opportunity for some 5th graders to come down to their classroom to share how to play their strings instruments and what they sound like. It was so great to watch the students learn from each other!

GLOW Literacy Night

 

Thank you to the almost 400 families who came to GLOW Literacy Night! It was so much fun watching families participate in the various literacy-related activities. A huge thank you goes out to Mrs. Cho, Literacy Resource Teacher; Mrs. Millett, Media Specialist; and Mrs. Pennington, Family Liaison; who worked to coordinate this event and of course, our other team members who stayed to support the various stations. We are looking forward to seeing even more families at the Celebrate Community & Culture Night, Thursday, February 15th.

Lee-Mt. Vernon Sports Club Information

If you have students who are into sports, you may want to check out this flier (English | Spanish) letting you that registration is now open. Families receiving free & reduced lunch are also eligible for financial aid regarding the registration fees.

Upcoming Events

• Tuesday, Feb. 6 - 6th Grade Orchestra Pyramid Concert at Hayfield Secondary School
• Wednedsay, Feb. 7 - Signs of Suicide Caregiver Information Session via Zoom, Erin Monahan, Counselor is Point-of-Contact
• Thursday, Feb. 15 - Celebrate Community & Culture event at Rose Hill
• Monday, Feb. 19 - Student Holiday, No School
• Thursday, Feb. 22 - Area Orchestra Concert for Edison Pyramid
• Friday, March 1 - First Friday Popcorn for 5th Grade
• Tuesday, March 5 - Student Holiday, No School (Primary Presidential Election Day)
• March 25-29 - Spring Break

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Dear RHES Families,

We need your help at the February "Friday Popcorn!" event. This event will take place Friday, February 2, 2024 and will supply all staff and 4th grade students with freshly popped popcorn (4th grade lunch period is 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM).

Popcorn Friday is a favorite of RHES staff and students. Please sign up using the below link if you are able to help out. 

https://rosehillelementaryschool.ptboard.com/sgnvw 

SPECIAL NOTE: We have had some trouble getting enough volunteers for the monthly Friday popcorn events. To help make it easier to volunteer, we have tightened up the shifts to require fewer people. We will also be sending out the remaining Popcorn Friday volunteer sign ups for this school year by the end of this week. We hope this will allow people to plan ahead to help out. Otherwise, we will be forced to examine alternative ideas for a monthly staff treat. In any case, we are committed to having popcorn for the remaining grade levels this year as we don't want any students to miss out. Please stay tuned this week for the March-May Friday Popcorn Sign Up Announcements!

Popcorn Volunteer Duties Include:

• Helping to pop the popcorn (We will show you how if you haven't done it before!)
• Placing it into the serving bags, and into a box for holding
• Handing the bags out to the teachers and staff who come by the assigned room during their lunch break (lunch breaks occur every 30 minutes between 11 am and 2 pm).
• A delivery of 100 bags of popcorn to the cafeteria for the 4th Grade students at their designated lunch time: 11:00 AM.
•  When the event ends, cleanup involves packing up leftover supplies, cleaning the popcorn machine, and taking the machine and supplies back to the PTA shed.

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3rd Grade Field Trip to the Smithsonian  

Friday, January 12th, the 3rd grade students had the opportunity to go to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. This was the first time many of our students had been to a Smithsonian Museum and everyone had a great time! The students were able to explore the various exhibits, have an opportunity for some hands-on experiences, and they all worked to complete their journals that had a few questions in it to help guide their learning. We are thankful that PTA is able to help offset the school bus transportation costs that are associated with field trips. 

RHES School Innovation & Improvement Plan

Every school year, FCPS schools are required to create a SIIP (School Innovation & Improvement Plan). The Rose Hill one was created in August by a team of people and it is based on various data points from the previous school year. The RHES plan for this school year has three goals centered on English Language Arts, Math, and Science. Our plan is posted on the RHES website and if you'd like to read more about the specifics, click here.

Indoor Sledding with the Preschool Team

 

Prior to the snow arriving, our preschool team gave their students an opportunity to go "sledding" indoors. With some tape, paper boxes, scooters, and some creativity, a sled was made and the students were able to experience going "fast" down the little "hill" we have inside the building. Walking through the pod and hearing their giggles was pretty amazing! You can check out the video here. Not only did the students have fun but so did the teachers!

Delayed Schedule Details

Winter is upon us and it is likely that there will likely be more 2-hour delays before spring arrives. As a reminder, when there is a school opening delay, arrival starts at 11:00. Please do not drop students off beforehand, unless they are a patrol. FCPS uses various modalities of notifications to let the community know of a delayed opening, school cancellations, etc. You can follow FCPS on Twitter, check the FCPS website, or more often, you'll receive an e-notify message (which you do not have to sign up for).

Upcoming Events

• Tuesday, Jan. 23 - Dual Language Immersion Parent Information Session, 6pm, RHES Cafetera, facilitated by the World Languages Office
• Wednesday, Jan. 24 - GLOW Literacy Night at Rose Hill
• Thursday, Jan. 25 - Early Release, school dismisses at 2:00
• Thursday, Jan. 25 - Edison Pyramid Band Concert at Edison High School
• Friday, Jan. 26 - Student Holiday
• Tuesday, Jan. 30 - Edison Choral Concert at Edison High School
• Tuesday, Feb. 6 - 6th Grade Orchestra Pyramid Concert at Hayfield Secondary School
• Wednedsay, Feb. 7 - Signs of Suicide Caregiver Information Session via Zoom, Erin Monahan, Counselor is Point-of-Contact
• Thursday, Feb. 15 - Celebrate Community & Culture event at Rose Hill

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