Weekly Updates May 13th

Dear Toro Families,

Welcome to this week's update from Rota Elementary School! We have a lot of important information to share with our school community. Parents can access the weekly packet by visiting: Weekly Packet – May 13th.

• SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAC) MEETING: We invite you to join us for our upcoming School Advisory Committee (SAC) Q4 meeting on Monday, May 13th, at 3:15 p.m. Your input is invaluable to us, and you can choose to participate in person at the elementary school's library or virtually. Share your comments or questions, and feel free to submit your input anonymously through the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/ykQajcW4yk.
• DODEA PILOT SURVEY: Participate in the Department of Defense Education Activity's pilot survey based on the 5Essentials Survey. Your feedback is crucial for school improvement. Access the survey link at http://www.dodea.edu/2024-sfs before the end of the school year on May 6, 2024. Thank you for helping shape a better educational environment!
• EDIS SUMMER CAMP: Join us for an exciting summer camp hosted by EDIS from August 12-15. Engage in activities like gross motor games, handwriting, sensory regulation, social participation, and ball skills at Rota Elementary School. Registration is open from May 10 to July 28. Secure your spot by calling EDIS at 727-4029 or 956-82-4029 today!
• SCHOOL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (SAC) MEETING: We invite you to join us for our upcoming School Advisory Committee (SAC) Q4 meeting on Monday, May 13th, at 3:15 p.m. Your input is invaluable to us, and you can choose to participate in person at the elementary school's library or virtually. Share your comments or questions, and feel free to submit your input anonymously through the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/ykQajcW4yk.
• STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR SY 24-25: The registration window is now open. Parents should complete a re-registration for each currently enrolled student as soon as possible. During re-registration, parents must indicate whether their student will be withdrawing or returning for the upcoming school year.  Parents can compete re-registration at https://www.dodea.edu/registration.
• UNIVERSAL PREKINDERGARTEN:  We are excited to announce that Rota ES will be implementing Universal Prekindergarten for the school year 2024/2025. This program is open to students who are 4 years of age by September 1st. To learn more about Universal Prekindergarten and check eligibility criteria, please visit DoDEA's website at https://www.dodea.edu/education/universal-prekindergarten-program. Parents can start enrolling their child for Universal Prekindergarten by visiting https://dodeasis.myfollett.com/aspen/logon.do. 
• SPRING CONCERT SERIES: Join us for the exciting 2024 Spring Concert Season at DGF Elementary School! Our talented students are ready to dazzle you with the musical skills they've been mastering all year. 🎻🎤 Save the dates for these upcoming performances: Wednesday 2nd/3rd, Thursday 4th/5th, and Friday K/1st. See you there! 🎶
• FIELD DAY: Exciting News! 🎉 Field Day is almost here! 🌞🏃‍♂️ Get ready for a day of fun and games on May 23rd for students in grades K-5. Remember to dress appropriately and apply sunscreen. Plus, every student will receive a free Field Day t-shirt! Let's make it a memorable day together!
• SPORTS PHYSICAL RODEO: Don't miss the upcoming Health Fair & Physical Rodeo on May 30th at the DGF gymnasium, hosted by Naval Hospital Rota! This event is your chance to streamline all required sports paperwork for the 2024-2025 school year, including Rota Swim team and CYP Sports participation. Explore various medical departments like optometry and audiology while ensuring completeness by submitting paperwork to the school nurses by May 17th. For inquiries, contact Medical Homeport at 727-3606 or Nurse Colombo at Sanda.Colombo@dodea.edu.

UPDATED PHONE NUMBERS: Exciting news! Our school has new contact numbers for better communication. Update your contacts for easy access!. 

📞 Dial 856-82-0220 for calls from a regular off-base line. 

📞 Reach us at 682-0220 from a DSN line. 

Be sure to check out the weekly packet by visiting: Weekly Packet – May 13th for more information on school calendars, lunch menus, and other important details. 

Regards,

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.