February 2022
Greetings Families,

We hope that the new year has started well for all of you. We are busy with learning and activities every day here at RSPA.

February signals the start of Black History Month.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “We are not makers of history. We are made by history.” During this month, we plan to celebrate those individuals that paved the foundation for us to continue to build on.

I want to encourage our scholars that their voices and words have power, and when positively put to use, can bring significant change.

Monet Calhoun, M.A.
Principal
Feb 1st - 28th: Black History Month

Feb 2nd: Free Dress Day PTC Fundraiser - $2.00

Feb 4th: Progress Reports Go Home

Feb 7th-11th:
  • Counselors Appreciation Week
  • Child Nutrition Appreciation Week
  • Scholastic Book Fair
  • Campus-Based Assessment #5
  • ELA & Math - All grade levels // Science - 5th & 8th grade // Social Studies - 8th grade

Feb 9th:
  • Coffee with the Counselor - 12:00p
  • Zoom Meeting ID: 654 049 7058
  • No Passcode Required
  • Chats with Calhoun - 2:00p
  • Zoom Meeting ID: 459 094 5556
  • Passcode: 030588

Feb 10th:
  • Valentine's Day Class Party
  • Valentine's Sweet Treat PTC Fundraiser
  • Love Your Career Networking Mixer - 5:00p

Feb 11th:
  • Staff Development Day - No School for Students
  • SLEDS Conference

Feb 14th-15th: Staff & Student Holiday - No School for Students

Feb 17th: Virtual PTC Meeting - 6:30p
  • Zoom Meeting ID: 268 238 6346
  • Passcode: 6eybjf

Feb 22nd: District STEM Day - 9:00-11:00a

Feb 23rd:
  • Free Dress Day PTC Fundraiser - $2.00
  • Black History Literacy Night - 5:00-7:00p

Feb 23-24: JA Biztown Field Day Experience - 5th-8th grade

Feb 25th: Go Texan Day - Wear your Western outfit

Feb 28th - March 4th:
  • Literacy Week
  • District-Based Assessment #3
To report all COVID matters, you must take the following steps:

1) If your scholar tests positive or becomes exposed to a positive case, please send an email to covidresponse@rhodesschool.org & include the following information:

  • your scholar's name, grade, & teacher
  • your scholar's test results or explanation of close contact
  • whether or not your scholar is well enough to complete work from home

2) Follow the steps in the flowchart below based on your particular COVID-19 case.

3) Your campus counselor will contact you with additional instructions regarding attendance and/or details for Remote Conferencing. Please do not lose your RC opportunity by not reporting your COVID matters.

4) To confirm excused absences, please send an excuse note with your scholar upon returning to campus.

Your scholar's attendance matters! Take a look at the handouts below for tips on how to keep your scholar's attendance on track.
To report all positive & exposed COVID-19 cases, please email covidresponse@rhodesschool.org.
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Parent Reminders

Testing Tibits:
Parents, we are approaching the testing season and we want to ensure all of our scholars are well prepared. Here are some testing tips:

  1. Get enough sleep the night before the test.
  2. Prepare for the test by studying over your notes from class.
  3. Take your time and read your test carefully.
  4. Always give a 100% on the test.

Parent Pick-Up & Drop-Off Times:
Morning drop-off time is at 7:15a and early pick-up ends at 2:50p daily. If you need early drop-off or late pick-up, Crayon Club (6:00a-6:00p) is available for a fee. Thank you for your strict adherence to this policy.

Attendance:
Please make sure that your child attends school daily. It is imperative to their academic success and growth in school. Just as a reminder: students who miss 10 or more school days, may receive an attendance behavior contract and could be subject to compulsory attendance laws. Also, 3 tardies are equivalent to one absence.

Intent to Return:
Parents, please check your emails and complete your intent to return.  
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