Rountree Report
November 2018
Is it already November?
It is hard to believe that we are already through the first quarter and halfway through Fall! Each new season brings new excitement and learning at Rountree. Students have been enjoying inquiry experiences, field trips, class collaboration, team meetings, and leadership opportunities. I hope you are enjoying this season with your family!
November Events
Don't forget this weekend is Daylight Savings.
Nov 1st Early release (Dismissal at 1:30) / PTA meeting 6pm (library)
Nov 5th NO SCHOOL
Nov 6th NO SCHOOL
Nov 12th Future Owls 9am/Kdg Prep 6
Nov 20 Pies for Teachers (Please see info below)
Nov 21, 22 AND 23 NO SCHOOL
Nov 27 Picture retakes
Upcoming Dates
Dec. 6 Early release at 1:30
Backpack Program
These are backpacks we supply to support some of our families weekend food needs. If you are interested in donating funds to support our food backpacks you can send money with your child in an envelope, you can drop donations off to the Springfield Public Schools foundation office at 1311 N Booneville Ave or you can donate online --make sure to put in the donation designation that your donation is for the Rountree food backpacks. Thank you in advance!
SPS Foundation
Donate online here. Please note Rountree food backpacks in the donation designation spot.
Transitional Transfers
Attention Parents of 5th graders--Please review the transitional transfer information below.
- The 2019-2020 Transitional Transfer (TT) Requests will be open for parents on Thursday November 1, 2018 at 7:30 a.m. and will close on Friday November 30, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. A TT request allows students in 5th grade going to 6th grade, and 8th grade going to 9th grade to select a middle or high school of their choice. It is a first come first serve basis on a time/date stamp. These type of transfers allow the students a non-revocable transfer status.
- The 2019-20 Transitional Transfer Requests offers students in 5th and 8th grade an opportunity to attend a middle or high school OTHER than their home school of residence. Transfer forms are electronic and available on the SPS website under the Parents headings>Resources> Transfer Request>Transitional Transfer Requests. These forms official open on Thursday November 1, 2018 at 7:30 a.m. and close on Friday November 30, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Transfers are approved first come-first serve, based on building capacity and are time date stamped.
- 5th Grade or 8th Grade Parents-Your child could attend a middle or high school OTHER than the school that serves your home address by completing a Transitional Transfer request. This form is electronic and available on the SPS Website under the Family heading listed as Transfer Request. Transitional Transfers are approved or denied based on building capacity and the order in which the transfers are received. These forms are open on Thursday November 1, at 7:30 and close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday November 30, 2018.
Pies for Teachers
Our PTA generously provides pies for teachers and staff the day before we are out for the Thanksgiving holiday. This is always a highly anticipated event by all! If you are interested in providing a pie or holiday dessert please reach out to Tabitha Case tabiaandmatt@hotmail.com.
Rountree Facebook page
You can find updates and information by liking our Facebook page.
Rountree Website
Please take a look at our new and improved Rountree website!
Reminders
- Please refrain from using your cell phone while in car line. We want to provide a safe drop off and dismissal for all our students.
- Please take time to complete the employee recognition form linked below. Our staff members work very hard to provide the best for your students and we love to recognize their hard work.
Employee Recognition Form
Please take the time to recognize one of our amazing Rountree Staff members! We appreciate your support!
Contact Information
If your child is going to be absent please call Erin at 523-4900.
I am always happy to visit with you about any questions or concerns you may have. You can reach me at 523-4900 or you can email me at alpatton@spsmail.org.