Ruskin Elementary School
September 2nd, 2023-Weekly Update
We hope everyone stayed safe and dry during Hurricane Idalia's visit to Florida this week. Our thoughts are with those who were in the direct path, as well as those in our local communities who were impacted by flooding. If your family has needs from the storm, please reach out to Ruskin's social worker, Glenda Medina-Sepulveda, by emailing glenda.medinasepulveda@hcps.net or calling the school.
Upcoming Events
September 4: Labor Day, NO SCHOOL
September 5: iReady Testing Begins
September 8: Kona Ice (money WILL NOT be accepted in the front office)
September 11: Patriot Day-wear red/white/blue
September 13: Grandparent's Breakfast at 7:10-RSVP must have been received by 8/28
September 18-22: Start with Hello week (more details to come)
Our Food Pantry Is Open Every Wednesday from 3:30-5:00 p.m.
If you have any questions, contact our school Social Worker
Ms. Medina-Sepulveda at 813-671-5177
Ruskin Elementary School would love to get our PTA back up and running but we need your help in order to do so. Please look at the Google Forms link below to read more about how you can help! If you would like more information, please contact the school.
Change in Dismissal
A change of student dismissal may be made in the following ways:
1. A note written in the student's agenda on the day of the change.
2. An email that includes a copy of your driver's license on the day of the change to:
PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL YOUR STUDENT'S TEACHER WITH A CHANGE IN DISMISSAL
ALL changes must be received by the main office no later than 12:00 on Monday's and 1:00 T-F.
We WILL NOT take any changes of dismissal or give any student information over the phone.
A student will only be allowed to be dismissed to persons listed on the emergency contact card.
Everyone must present photo ID to main office when signing out a student.
EARLY SIGN OUTS: Please plan accordingly.
Monday early sign outs NO LATER THAN 12:25
Tuesday through Friday early sign outs NO LATER THAN 1:25
Thank you for your cooperation with these policies.
5th Grade Safety Patrol
Information about how to become a 5th grade safety patrol will be sent home this week. Please discuss the importance of the role with your 5th grader and if they are interested in applying, they can fill out the application form and return it to Coach Cantrell.