Notes from Principal Dra. Cardenas
Some thoughts for the starting school year
Every morning, announcements begin with the Song of the Week chosen by our Music Teacher, Mrs. Dietlin-Anderson. Each day, different facts about the singer are shared before beginning the pledges. Listen to the song with your child and ask him/her what they remember about the singer. If they don't remember, give them the task to remember one fact they hear the following day. Having daily conversations with your child about their school day can help nurture trust and social-emotional skills. For the month of September, in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mrs. Dietlin-Anderson has chosen a Hispanic singer every week. Click above to listen!
From Principal, Dra. Cárdenas
Esteemed RHE Community,
This week, we continued with Beginning-of-Year (BOY) testing from PK-4th grade. Next week is the last week for BOY testing. These assessments help teachers determine where every student is at academically and whether they are below, at, or above grade level. The assessments test the areas of reading and math. Teachers will share the results with every parent at the end of the 1st Six Weeks.
A major highlight of the week was opening our doors to our RHE Grandparents in celebration of Grandparent's Day. Shout-Out to Cory's Cakes in San Juan, TX for baking over 1,000 cookies for the event and donating pastry treats. A BIG thank you to all our staff who made this event possible. And thank you to our RHE Families for the cooperation. Don't forget to look at our Facebook page: RH Elementary Bobcats to view pictures of the event.
This upcoming week, we join RHHS P-TECH in celebrating Homecoming Spirit Week. We are still accepting the permission slip for our students to attend the Pep Rally at the High School on Friday. If you have not turned that in yet, and you want your child to attend, please turn in the permission slip this week. Students without a permission slip will not be able to board the bus. We will also be pulling the list of students who were here every day the first two weeks of school for our Cotton Candy incentive!
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! We'll see you back on Monday, bright and early at school before 8:00am, ready to kick-off Week 3!
At Your Service,
Dra. Betty A. Cárdenas
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Attendance for the Week
TRAVELING TROPHY WINNERS!
The class with the highest weekly attendance percentage wins the traveling trophy!
PK - Ms. N. Wizar - 95%
K - Ms. I. García - 95%
1st - Mrs. Ortega - 98%
2nd - Mrs. Maciel - 96%
3rd - Ms. Ya. Hernández- 97%
4th - Mr. Dawson- 98%
CAMPUS ATTENDANCE FOR THE WEEK
Monday - 89%
Tuesday - 93%
Wednesday - 94%
Thursday - 95%
Friday - 96%
ATTENDANCE FOR THE WEEK - 94%
Our attendance took a dip this week, especially on Monday. Parents, we ask for your support in bringing your child to school every day. We miss them when they are not here.
Grade Level Highlight
Next Week's Happenings
Monday, September 11, 2023
- Homecoming Spirit Dress-Up: Pajama Day
- Beginning of Year Testing for PK - 4th Grade
- Secure Lockout Drill
- TTESS Measurable Goals Due on DMAC - Professional Staff
- Grade Level Chair Meeting 3:45 pm - Conference Room
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
- Homecoming Spirit Dress-Up: Hawaiian Attire
- Beginning of Year Testing for PK - 4th Grade
- Training - SPED Goals Development: 11:30 - 2:30 - SPED Teachers
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
- Homecoming Spirit Dress-Up: Sports Jersey
- Beginning of Year Testing for PK - 4th Grade
Thursday, September 14, 2023
- Homecoming Spirit Dress-Up: Western Attire
- Beginning of Year Testing for PK - 4th Grade
- Virtual Discipline Workshop - 9:00 - 4:00 pm - Mrs. Diosdado
- Virtual Bilingual Coordinator's Meeting - Dra. Cárdenas - 9:00 - 12:00 pm
Friday, September 15, 2023
- Homecoming Spirit Dress-Up: Bobcat Pride (RHISD Spirit Wear Only)
- Beginning of Year Testing for PK - 4th Grade
- Pep Rally Field Trip to RHHS-PTECH
- 3rd - 4th Grade Math Training 8:00 - 11:00 - Room 100
- K - 2nd Grade Math Training 12:30 - 3:30 - Room 100
- Last day to finish iReady, mCLASS, and Star Ren Reading BOY Testing
Upcoming Events
September 11th - 15th - Homecoming Spirit Week
September 15th - Field Trip to RHHS - P-Tech Pep Rally
October 2nd - 6th - Book Fair
October 2nd - Custodial Worker's Recognition Day
October 6th - End of 1st Six Weeks
October 9th - October 27th - Teacher-Parent Academic Conferences
October 21st - Pumpkin Patch Festival