Rhino Report
August 2022
Welcome Back Rhinos!
With warm regards,
Mrs. Loder & Mrs. Diaz
Mrs. Loder, Principal
Meet Amy Loder, Principal at Ross Elementary! Loder is a graduate of Spearville High School and has earned degrees from St. Mary of the Plains and Kansas State University. Loder has been in education for 25 years.
Q & A
Q: What is your favorite part about your job?
A: Seeing our Rhinos be successful academically and socially.
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: I like to jam, jelly, and other produce. I also love to travel.
Q: Any fun facts about you?
A: I collect rhinos. I currently have 52 in my office and the number is growing!
Ross Rhinos Rock!
Mrs. Diaz, Assistant Principal
Meet Jayne Diaz, assistant principal at Ross Elementary! Diaz is a graduate of Cimarron High School and has earned three degrees from Kansas State University. She has been in education for 20 years.
Q & A
Q: What is your favorite part about your job?
A: One of my favorite parts of my job is getting to give Shoutouts on our morning announcements and social media platforms to recognize all our Rhino’s who go above and beyond to be good humans.
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: I like to spend time with my family, work out, and watch KSU sports.
Ross Open House
Wednesday, Aug 17, 2022, 05:30 PM
Ross Elementary School, 6th Avenue, Dodge City, KS, USA
First day of School!!
- Kindergarten- South doors by the playground. A staff member will greet them every morning to direct them to their classroom.
- 1st grade through 5th grade- Main entry doors. Students will be directed to their assigned morning locations.
Thursday, Aug 18, 2022, 08:00 AM
Ross Elementary School, 6th Avenue, Dodge City, KS, USA
Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade Parent Orientation Night
Topic Options
- Skyward
- Talking Points
- Safe Dismissal
- FastBridge Screening data
- Grade Level Information for your child's classroom
- Parent/Teacher Organization(PTO)
- Social Emotional Learning(SEL)
Monday, Aug 22, 2022, 05:30 PM
Ross Elementary School, 6th Avenue, Dodge City, KS, USA
Third Grade, Fourth Grade, and Fifth Grade Parent Orientation Night
Topic Options
- Skyward
- Talking Points
- Safe Dismissal
- FastBridge Screening data
- Grade Level Information for your child's classroom
- Parent/Teacher Organization(PTO)
- Social Emotional Learning(SEL)
Tuesday, Aug 23, 2022, 05:30 PM
Ross Elementary School, 6th Avenue, Dodge City, KS, USA
SafeDismissal
District Information for Title I and the Elementary Handbook may be downloaded below:
Elementary Student Handbook(English)
Elementary Student Handbook(Spanish)
Title I Handbook
Ross information
Email: loder.amy@usd443.org
Website: https://usd443.org/index.php?pageID=543510_3
Location: 3001 6th Avenue, Dodge City, KS, United States
Phone: (620)471-2103
Facebook: facebook.com/rosselementary
Twitter: @dcrossrhinos