*STAYING HEALTHY- Parents please keep your child home if they are sick.  If you go to a doctor and receive a diagnosis such as Strep, Influenza, or Hand, Foot and Mouth please email your teacher right away and let him/her know of that diagnosis.  Do not wait to just send in a note of the diagnosis when your child returns to school. When we know of an illness in a classroom quickly, we can go above what we already do to keep our classrooms germ free and fight the spread of communicable diseases. 


*IT'S COLD- some of our teachers really worry when your children wear shorts on very cold days. We recognize that isn't our battle to fight, but hope you'll encourage students to wear warmer clothes so that recess is comfortable with a coat when it's cold. 


*RNE NEWS SHOW: Click this link to watch our Friday news show:    fultontube.fultonschools.org/roswell-north-elementary


 * INTERNATIONAL NIGHT International Night is Next month! If you haven't already turned your form in, please submit them immediately if you'd like to participate and host a booth. The event is Feb 21st from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the cafeteria. Email AinsleyWilliams1@gmail.com with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!


*YEARBOOK- Time to order your yearbook!


*3rd GRADE READERS-  Our school is participating as a third grade team in the Read to the Final Four Challenge.  We are competing against other Metro Atlanta Area schools to win tickets to a game of the NCAA Final Four Basketball Championship..This is the final weekend of the tip-off and Monday we learn if we made it into the bracket where we will compete in a head to head reading challenge against another school!   Currently we are in 11th place! 
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*3rd GRADE/CHORUS SHOW- Friendly reminder for 3rd grade and chorus families that their show is this Wednesday, January 29th at 5:30 for students in Ms. Ogle's, Ms. Altman's, Ms. Blake's, and Ms. Lescher's classes  and at 7:00 for Ms. Lee's, Ms. Blount's and Ms. Sarmir's classes. 

*NO SCHOOL MONDAY! In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday there is no school on Monday January 20, 2020
*REPORT CARDS- Report cards for grades K and 1 went home today in Friday folders. All other report cards went home last Friday
*RNE NEWS SHOW: Click this link to watch our Friday news show:    fultontube.fultonschools.org/roswell-north-elementary
 * INTERNATIONAL NIGHT International Night is Next month! If you haven't already turned your form in, please submit them immediately if you'd like to participate and host a booth. The event is Feb 21st from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the cafeteria. Email AinsleyWilliams1@gmail.com with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
*YEARBOOK- Time to order your yearbook!


*3rd GRADE READERS-  Our school is participating as a third grade team in the Read to the Final Four Challenge.  We are competing against other Metro Atlanta Area schools to win tickets to a game of the NCAA Final Four Basketball Championship..  Currently we are in 12th place but the school below us is really close to passing. PLEASE READ OVER THIS LONG WEEKEND!

First school week of the New Year is behind us! We are so happy to be back and in the swing of things.  Here are the pieces of new news:

* SAFETY- Please know that each and every person that comes to Roswell North  must ring the security bell separately to gain access to the school. Please do not hold the door open for the person behind you, nor hold the door as you exit our building and let anyone new in.  You're not being rude...you're protecting the safety of our students and staff.  This is EXTREMELY important.  Thank you


* RNE NEWS SHOW: Click this link to watch our Friday news show:            fultontube.fultonschools.org/roswell-north-elementary


*LAST CALL FOR LAST AND FOUND!- Our RNE Lost and Found is full!  Come look for missing coats, jackets, hats, sweaters, and gloves. We will be taking all unclaimed items to North Fulton Community Charities next FRIDAY!


*3rd GRADE PARENTS- Our school is participating as a third grade team in the Read to the Final Four Challenge.  We are competing against other Metro Atlanta Area schools to win tickets to a game of the NCAA Final Four Basketball Championship.  Please take a minute to review the following attachments for more information on helping your student participate at home.   I believe our 3rd grade students can do this!  Thank  you for your support! 


*YEARBOOK- Time to order your yearbook!

1. RNE NEWS SHOW-  Click here to see our Friday news show: fultontube.fultonschools.org/roswell-north-elementary
2. RNE FOUNDATION $7,000 TO FALL FUNDRAISING GOAL-Thank you so much to parents, teachers, and staff who have contributed to the RNE Foundation's fall campaign--we are so close to the goal! The Licata Science Lab, Chef's Lab, and RNE Garden are 100% supported by the Foundation, and this year, they are also raising money for an outdoor classroom. If you are able to help with this effort, now is the time!  Please donate online today or send a check to school made out to "RNE Foundation."  Your donation is tax-deductible and eligible for most corporate matching programs. You can also show your support by following the Foundation on Facebook and Instagram. THANK YOU!
3. LABEL YOUR COATS- please take a moment to label you child's coats and jackets with their full name
4.THURSDAY IS PJ DAY! - Everyone should wear their favorite pajamas to school on Thursday! It's schoolwide PJ day! 
5. NO LUNCH VISITORS- friendly reminder that we will not have lunch visitors in the cafeteria the first week back to school in January so that we can re-set expectations and start the New Year off right!
6. 5th GRADE JEKYLL TRIP- payments are due January 10th!
7.  BLACK HISTORY MONTH- Submissions for our Black History Month art project are due January 10th!  The theme is "African Americans and the Vote" and each piece must fit in an 8x11 picture frame.
8.. NEW ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL- Please join me in congratulating our new Roswell North Elementary Assistant Principal, Laureen Wagner!  Mrs. Wagner has officially accepted the promotion from CST to Assistant Principal and her new role will begin on January 3rd!   I cannot imagine a more dedicated and deserving Assistant Principal. Mrs. Wagner will bring the consistency and commitment to this position that has been absent. 
9.NO SCHOOL FRIDAY!- Enjoy the holiday and we will see you in 2020!

Thanksgiving break is here! We are so very thankful for the opportunity to have an educational impact on the lives of your children.  Thank you for all the ways you support our school. 
Here is the rundown of new news: 
*NO SCHOOL FRIDAY- Friendly reminder that tomorrow, Friday, November 21st is an RFF ( Request for Flexibility) day that is specific to Roswell North.  Teachers will be here for learning, but students do not report. 
* WE'D LIKE TO HAVE SCHOOL- Our School Governance Council has elected to submit a Request For Flexibility to the county to replace the two spring digital learning days (April 21 and May 19) with regular school days for Roswell North students. This request will be reviewed and officially submitted pending a public comment period ending on January 9, 2020. If you wish to comment on this request, you may do so by emailing our council chair, Sara Hake, at hake@fultonschools.org.
 *INVITE FAMILY to SUPPORT THE LABS AND GARDEN- Thank you to the many families, teachers, and staff who have donated to the RNEF Fall Campaign. I know many of you will see extended family over the holiday, and your children will want to share stories from the lab and garden--they may even want to prepare Mrs. Rains' delicious squash recipe! Please invite your loved ones to support our labs and garden with an online donation or a check made out to "RNE Foundation." Encourage them to follow the Foundation on Facebook to see updates throughout the school year.
We are grateful for any and all support! 
*RNE SHARE THE LOVE 2019-2020-Thank you so much for all the breakfast donations sent in last week. We surpassed our goal of 50 boxes and brought in a total of 85 boxes of food for North Fulton Community Charities. Every bear did a great job but we want to celebrate the Sun Bears for bringing in the most donations. These items will go along way to help so many families. 


There is so much to be thankful for. 

* BOOK FAIR- The Book Fair is here!  The Book Fair will be open Monday November 18 - Thursday November 21.  It will be open until 6pm on Tuesday November 19.  We will only accept Scholastic eWallet or Credit/Debit Cards as forms of payment.  Please visit this site to set up an eWallet for your student.  https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/parent-how-it-works.html.  Thank you for supporting our Library!


* NEW AV SYSTEM- Thanks to all who came out to hear 2nd grade and our 4th and 5th grade chorus at our Veterans Day Concerts! What a spectacular show!  If you weren't able to join us, I want to be sure that you all know that we unveiled our brand new, state of the art, AV system! Wow, was that sound crystal clear!  That system was purchased PTA funds!  Thank you to ALL who participated in the Boosterthon/Fun Run! 


*PARENT PLUG-IN- Unsure of how to plug-in at Roswell North?  Feel confused by the purpose of our SGC, PTA, and Foundation? Come to our Parent Plug-In! This meeting is December 4th at 8:00 in the Roswell North Cafeteria. We'll have coffee and informally chat about our groups and how you might be able to " plug-in!" We hope you'll join us! 
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*RNE FOUNDATION-Thank you to all who came to Science Night last week! What an awesome sampling of the things your children are learning in the classroom and in the science labs. The RNE Foundation provides 100% of the operating costs for our Science Labs and Garden. If you are able to help with this effort, please donate online today or send a check to school made out to "RNE Foundation."
 You can also start a Facebook Fundraiser benefitting RNEF. Share your pictures from science night and invite your Facebook friends and family to support science and outdoor learning at RNE!

Here's the run down of new news:
*BUTTERFLY GARDEN- Did you know that our RNE garden is now officially recognized as a stop along the Rosalyn Carter Butterfly Trail? Mrs. Rains attended a dinner in Plains,Georgia in recognition of this and she met President and Rosalyn Carter! 


* HALLOWEEN CANDY -Tire of your Halloween Candy?  We will take it! Drop off any unwanted Halloween candy in the front office.  We use it during teacher meetings and professional development. 


* CONCERT Hope you have the 2nd grade and 4th /5th Grade Chorus Veteran's Day Concert on your calendar!  The concert is Wednesday,  November 13th.  The following classes are in the 5:30 show: Martin, Sandford, and Savage ( along with 4th and 5th grade chorus) These 2nd grade classes are in the 7:00 show: Goodloe, Nichols, Pfaff, and Merrill.


* ZOO Interested in going to the Zoo for free? 
City of Atlanta and
Fulton County
Family Days
Free Admission on
November 9 and 10, 2019
Zoo Atlanta hosts City of Atlanta and Fulton County Family Days presented by PNC and sponsored by Kaiser Permanente on Saturday and Sunday, November 9 and 10, 2019. On these two dates, guests who can demonstrate residence in the City of Atlanta or Fulton will receive free admission for two adults and up to four children per party. 

Recognized forms of identification:
City of Atlanta or Fulton County residents forms of ID include a Georgia driver's license; State of Georgia-issued voter identification; or water, gas or light utility bill demonstrating residence in the City of Atlanta or Fulton County. 
 
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Avenue, S.E.
Atlanta, GA  30315   

MORNING ARRIVAL- We are having SERIOUS issues with morning arrival.  Please know that school starts at 7:40- once the bell rings school must start and arrival after the bell is a tardy.  Our car pool has over 200 cars in it daily. We cannot delay the start of school because the car pool line is long. We cannot delay the start of school because of traffic. Traffic is everywhere. We hire an officer to help with the flow of traffic, but that is the best we can do. The best way to ensure your child is not tardy, is to send them on the bus. Please also remember:
* you cannot park at the lot at the start of car pool and walk your child through car pool to the door.  WE DO NOT ALLOW THIS- it is unsafe and you are only slowing carpool as you attempt to exit after parking there. 
* you cannot park in the surrounding neighborhoods and let your children run through private property to school.  It is dark. It is unsafe.  Children that walk must enter by sidewalk. 
* you cannot park at the front of the school and let your child run to the front door un-escorted- This is unsafe and it is dark. 


LEGACY AWARDS- Today is a big celebration in Fulton Counts Schools! Today every Teacher of the Year and Professional of the Year in Fulton County Schools are recognized at a luncheon at the Georgia World Congress Center. I will celebrate our Teacher of the Year for the 2018 -2019 school year, one of our music teachers, Ms. Katrina Scoggins and our Professional of the Year, our cafeteria manager, Ms. Lisa Glass! We will have a celebratory program and  lunch with their families! 

WIN A JEEP-  THE ROSWELL HIGH SCHOOL BAND IS GIVING AWAY A 2019 JEEP WRANGLER!!!THIS IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO BUY RAFFLE TICKETS!  DEADLINE IS MONDAY NOVEMBER 4.  DON’T MISS OUT!!! 
Buy tickets now at www.RoswellBand.com.  Tix are $10 each. And we got a special deal - $45 for 5 tix100% proceeds go the RHS Band.  Winner will be drawn on 11/16 at Ed Voyles DCJR.

HOMEWORK- At the start of the year we explained that RNE teachers would not be assigning homework.  If you would like work for your child to do at home that connects to current standards, you absolutely can request that from your teacher and they will provide it...... however, they will not be assigning nor grading work that is sent home. I assumed this would be a given , but just so we are all on the same page- if your child has an upcoming test and they have a study guide or materials that support that test, it would make absolute sense that your child would be reviewing and preparing for that test at home, at school, in free time, etc. 

NO SCHOOL TUESDAY- don't forget! Tuesday, November 5th is a Teacher Work Day!  No school for students! We hope to see you at a parent conference that day! 

Support the Science Labs and Garden-The RNE Foundation's Annual Campaign is off to a great start! So many generous families have already donated, but we have a long way to go to fund the outdoor classroom and keep the science labs and garden operational. Learn more about how your donations are used in the RNE Foundation's 2018-2019 Annual Report or come see for yourself at Science Night on Nov 7th.
Donate Today  

Science Night November 7th -Join us for Science Night on November 7th from 4:30-6. Your little scientists will have a chance to perform exciting experiments in every hallway. Representatives from the Foundation will be in the lobby, ready to answer your questions about the science labs, garden, and outdoor classroom. They will also have youth t-shirts for sale. Plan on dinner at Alessio's afterward--part of the proceeds that night will go back to the Foundation to support our science labs!

RNE NEWS SHOW-  Click here to see our Friday news show: fultontube.fultonschools.org/roswell-north-elementary


RNE FOUNDATION KICKS OFF ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
Did you know the Licata Science Lab, Chef's Lab, and RNE Garden are 100% funded by donations to the RNE Foundation? We count on donations from parents and local businesses to support our labs and garden--including the salary of full-time teacher Liz Rains.  This year they are also trying to finalize funding for a fully-covered outdoor classroom! Look for more information to come home with your child in the weeks to come or donate online now at https://cbo.io/d/RNEF
Learn more about the RNE Foundation here. 


RECORDERS FOR 3rd, 4th , and 5th GRADE STUDENTS! 
This year, Ms. Holbrook and Ms. Scoggins will be teaching recorder to all third, fourth and fifth grade students. If you need to purchase a recorder, please follow the steps below to pay online and we will order your recorder for you.
Please note there are many different types of recorders so if you choose to personally buy one, the children will need a soprano baroque recorder. If it will be a hardship for your family to purchase, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at scogginske@fultonschools.org.
Click this link: https://osp.osmsinc.com/FultonGA/
Click on Elementary
Click on Roswell North ES
Click the option for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade recorder purchase for $6
Choose the color recorder you want from the drop-down menu and add it to your cart.  (pink, green, blue and cream colored options)

SOCKTOBER- Don't forget to send in new socks!  The Interact Club is collecting new, unused socks for people in need. There are sock collection boxes around the school.