Weekly Updates April 1st 2024

Toro Parents,

Welcome back from spring break and the beginning of Quarter 4 to all our students and families at Rota Elementary School! As April is designated the Month of the Military Child, we have special events lined up to honor and celebrate our military families. Read on for updates, exciting events, and important information in this weekly updates.

• MOMC BINGO NIGHT: The USO and the PTSA have partnered to host a Bingo Night for the Month of the Military Child (MOMC) at Rota Elementary School. Fantastic prizes will be available across five rounds of Bingo. This event is scheduled for April 12th, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
• DODEA MILITARY KIDS WEEK:  The week of April 15th to 19th has been designated as DoDEA Military Kids Week. Join us in celebrating our military kids by taking part in Spirit Week. Please refer to the attached flyer for additional details, and don't forget to "Purple Up" on Wednesday, April 17th!
• PURPLE UP! CELEBRATION EVENT:  In celebration of the Month of the Military Child, we’re thrilled to invite students and their parents to an evening filled with fun on April 17th, starting at 4:45 p.m. The event will feature a complimentary dinner, kids-zone activities, and Social-Emotional Learning workshops for parents, ending with a special MWR event – Circus of Enchantment – Marvels in Magic and Juggling. We’d love to hear from you about your interest in attending. Please provide your feedback here: https://forms.office.com/r/mxQF0JG6YD.
• S.T.E.A.M EXPO:  Our 4th annual STEAM Expo is around the corner, and we’re looking for presenters to dazzle our families with innovative STEAM activities. The expo will be on Wednesday, May 1st, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. If you're passionate about sharing your STEAM project, please get in touch with Ms. Danielle Strutton at danielle.strutton@dodea.edu.
• MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT:  In times of stress, please remember that our Mental Health Roadmap provides resources and support for both you and your child. We’re here to help, so don’t hesitate to reach out.

Be sure to check out the attached documents for more information on school calendars, lunch menus, and other important details. 

Ken Kirk

Principal

Rota Elementary

2022 National Blue Ribbon School

Mission – Educate, Engage, and Empower each student to succeed in a dynamic world.

Vision – Excellence in Education for Every Student, Every Day, Everywhere.