Dear Hawk Family,
 This has been another amazing week in Red Oak ISD. I continue to be so thankful for our loving and respectful students and staff, and the great things they do each day. We are blessed.
Many districts off the coast and in the Houston area have been deeply impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Some of them are returning to school next week and others will not return for some time.
We are currently working on a district-wide support effort and partnership with a school district in need.
We have been in contact with some of the districts impacted by the flooding and they are waiting until they can actually get back into their schools and assess the situation to let us know their needs.
We will be sending out information as a district when the determination is made on how to best support and meet their specific needs.
Please read below on some specific areas and ways that we, as individuals, can support our fellow Texans in need.
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Dr. Mike Goddard, Superintendent
Red Oak Independent School District
#ROISDSoaringToNewHeights
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Hurricane Harvey Relief Effort Information
 As a part of our 4 Talons of a Red Oak ISD Graduate Profile, we have a Talon that represents Giving back through Community Service- "We Before Me." In our community we know first-hand what an catastrophic event can do, but we also know what it feels like when a community rallies behind you.
In light of many of our fellow school districts in the Corpus Christi and Houston areas being impacted by the flooding and tornadoes due to Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey, we wanted to encourage everyone to do what they can to help aid the relief efforts. Red Oak ISD has been in contact with some of the school districts in the Houston area and we will keep you updated on their needs as that information becomes available and how we will be partnering with them. Until then, below are a few resources and suggestions of ways you can help.
- Red Cross Texas: You can make a donation to the Red Cross, which is currently on the ground assisting those affected by the storm.
- Global Giving: This fundraising site has launched an initiative to support disaster relief efforts in Texas.
- Texas Monthly: For ideas on ways you can directly support food banks, animal shelters, emergency shelter, and other causes in your community of choice, we recommend this article from Texas Monthly.
Our prayers go out to all those impacted by the Hurricane.
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Congratulations to Tamelia Moore for being named
Best Receptionist
Tamelia Moore, ROISD Education Service Center receptionist, was named Focus Daily News Best Receptionist in Southern Dallas and North Ellis Counties. Based on survey feedback from readers, Mrs. Moore was awarded this honor by the Focus Daily News on August 25th.
Congratulations, Mrs. Moore and thank you for all you do for Red Oak ISD!
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Homecoming Parade Entry Form - Due Sept. 8
ROHS Homecoming Parade
Friday, Sept. 1, 2017
2:00 p.m.
ROHS to Goodloe Stadium
Pep Rally immediately after parade at Goodloe Stadium
Theme
"Soaring to New Heights"
If your organization, group or business wishes to participate in the 2017 Homecoming Parade, please complete and return the
2017 HOMECOMING PARADE ENTRY FORM to Debbie Temple at the Red Oak ISD Education Service Center located at 109
W. Red Oak Road. You may also scan and email them to
debbie.temple@redoakisd.org. Call 972-617-2941 for further questions.
PARADE FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY SEPTEMBER 8, 2017.
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Destination Imagination Awareness Meeting
 Have you ever wondered what Destination Imagination is? Have you ever wondered if your child would learn or have fun in DI? Would you like your child to be part of a team? Come find out all about it!!! Don't miss the fun!
- What? ROISD DI Awareness Meeting
- Who? Interested DIers
- When? Thurs., Sept. 7, 2017
- Time? 7:00 p.m.
- Place? Wooden Elementary Cafeteria
Download and submit the DI Registration form if you are unable to attend the meeting, but want your child to participate.
For more information about Destination Imagination, please visit the Texas Destination Imagination website.
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HOMECOMING PARADE & PEP RALLY
THEME: SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS
2:00 p.m. (Early release day)
Route begins at ROHS and ends at Billy Goodloe Stadium with a Community Pep Rally.
ROHS ALUMNI RECEPTION
6:00 - 7:00
p.m.
Billy Goodloe Stadium
ROHS HOMECOMING COURT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pre-game
7:00 p.m.
Billy Goodloe Stadium on Field
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI PRESENTED
Halftime
Billy Goodloe Stadium on Field
RED OAK HAWKS VS. ATHENS FOOTBALL GAME
7:30 p.m. Kick-Off
Billy Goodloe Stadium
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Date: Wednesday, September 20
, 2017
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Waxahachie Civic Center
Ellis County College Fair Registration Information:
- Go to www.gotocollegefairs.com
- Click "Students Register Now"
- Select "Texas" as your state
- Check the correct "TACRAO" icon to register (be sure to scroll down & select the icon with the appropriate dates: 9/18/2017-9/22/2017. These fairs are not individually listed.)
- Click "Register Now".
- Complete the requested participant information.
- Print your personal barcode or take a screen shot of your personal bar code.
- Take your printed barcode or screen shot to the Ellis County College Fair.
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Talon Days
Talon Days are days that students may wear clothes of their choice (i.e., jeans, spirit shirts, etc.), which can be earned by having a total average daily attendance (ADA) of 97% or above.
Elementary Campuses
- Earned by a Campus receiving 97% or above for a six weeks on ADA.
- At the end of the 1st thru 3rd six weeks, if 97% or above is achieved, the campus will earn 3 Talon Days. The campus principal will determine when these days will occur and will communicate with students and parents.
- In the 2nd Semester at the end of the 4th and 5th six weeks the Campus with a 97% or above ADA will earn 5 Talon Days, which the principal will determine.
Secondary Campuses
- In 6th-12th grades the ADA will be done by individual grade level (i.e. 7th grade, 12th grade, etc.)
- If a grade level earns 97% or above they receive the 3 Talon Days. The campus principal will determine when these days will occur and will communicate with students and parents.
- In the 2nd Semester at the end of the 4thand 5th six weeks the Individual Grade Levels with a 97% or above ADA will earn 5 Talon Days, which the principal will determine.
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The 2017 Red Oak Hawk football season is quickly approaching, and it is time to find a new crop of Bleacher Creatures. The Bleacher Creatures are a youth group aimed at students in grades K-5. They will lead the Varsity Hawks through the tunnel onto the field at the beginning of each home game.
For more information, download the
Bleacher Creatures Registration form
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September 4
Labor Day Holiday
September 8
Grandparent's Day Lunch @ all elementary campuses
September 12
ROHS Open House from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
September 15
Early Release
K-5 @ 12:00
6-8 @ 12:30
9-12 @ 1:00
September 15
Homecoming Parade & Game [see article for more information]
September 18
Regular School Board Meeting @ ROISD Education Service Center at 7 p.m.
September 19
ROMS Open House from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
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