Happy Sunday Rose Families! 🌹

We are off to an absolutely fantastic start to the new school year! Our students have already embodied our Core Values- showing kindness on the playground, building connections in classrooms through fun team-building exercises, and displaying courage as they adjust to new routines. A big thank you to our families, too, for demonstrating patience and grace at drop-off and pick-up- your efforts help keep everything running safely and smoothly.

This week brings a full return to our regular schedule for all grade levels. Students will be starting their first iReady Diagnostic assessments of the year, helping us identify how to best support each child’s growth.

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⏰ Attendance & Bell Schedule

School starts promptly at 8:00am every day. If your child is not in their classroom by the time the song is finished playing, they must get a late slip.

• TK & Kindergarten dismissal: 1:20pm
• 1st-6th grade dismissal: 2:01pm

Attendance is critical to student success. Please contact the school office before 8:30am if your child will not be at school. Excused absences include:

• 🤒 Illness (please share symptoms so we can advise next steps)
• 🦷 Medical or dental appointments
• ❤️ Bereavement or family emergency

Unexcused absences may impact your child’s learning and attendance record.
Office Contact:
📞 (408) 635-2668
📧 jgaribay@musd.org

Late Arrivals & Early Pick-Ups

If your child arrives late, they must pick up a late slip in at the office before heading to class. For early pick-ups, a parent/guardian must come to the office to sign the student out. Students will only be released to individuals listed on their emergency card. Please bring a photo ID.

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📌 Important Reminders for the Week

• Everyone is on their regular schedule, including TK and Kindergarten-please check your student’s schedule (attached).
• 🚗 Families, please remain in your cars during drop-off/pick-up; students exit from the passenger side only.
• ⏱️ Being punctual at arrival and dismissal ensures all students are cared for safely.

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🌟 Think Together Pick-Ups

If your child attends Think Together, please remember:

• 🚪 Students must be picked up at the MUR gate.
• 🪪 A valid photo ID is required at pick-up.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Only adults listed on your child’s emergency card may sign them out.

Thank you for helping us keep all students safe and accounted for.

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🧰 Helpful Tips for a Smooth Week

• 🛌 Keep consistent bedtime and morning routines so students arrive ready to learn.
• 🏷️ Label jackets, lunch boxes, and water bottles (no glass, please).
• 🍱 Practice opening food containers at home.
• 👟 Practice tying shoelaces for safety and independence at recess.
• 💧 Send a filled water bottle each morning.
• 🚙 Review drop-off expectations so students exit on the passenger side.
• 🗓️ Talk through your family’s pick-up plan (who, where, and when).

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🌟 Get Involved: New Ways to Support Our School

School Site Council (SSC)

Interested in helping guide our school's goals and budget? Rose’s 2025-2027 School Site Council needs you! It’s a two-year commitment with up to eight meetings per school year. If you're interested in serving, please complete this interest form:
👉 2025-2027 Rose’s School Site Council Interest Form
(Hard copies are available in the office.)

Fresh Volunteer Opportunities!

We’re launching new ways to volunteer this year- classroom helpers, library partners, recess game coordinators, and event support. Details are coming soon!

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Thank you for partnering with us to make our start strong. Let’s keep the momentum going- this is our year to shine! ✨
With gratitude,
Mrs. Startz