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RoxStar Newsletter - June 2023

Updated: Jun 19, 2023


Yearbook Cover design by

Audrey James, Harper Mapes, Jacen Marr Dalit, Julianne Serion


June 2023 Newsletter


  • Message from Principal Lorow

  • Lost and Found

  • Neighborcare

  • Yearbooks

  • T-shirts for Sale

  • Garden Committee Meeting - June 7

  • FEAT Meetings - June 7 + 21

  • Friends of Roxhill Community + Board Meeting - June 12

  • Mariners Game - June 17

  • Dine Out Fundraiser at Zeeks Pizza - June 22

  • Roxhill Park Family Meetup - June 24

  • End of year ceremonies + celebrations

  • Volunteer Opportunities

  • Important Dates

Message from Principal Lorow

Happy June! Twenty jam packed days of school left in the 22-23 school year. It has been a fabulous year - full of challenges, problem solving, growth, and successes! Thank you to each of you for sharing your student with us and for your partnership! We could not do it without you! The Jog-A-Thon is a big example of this. Preliminary counts show that the students (with your help) raised over $7,400. Wow! This will go toward supporting the 5th grade overnight trip to NatureBridge.


As we work to finish up this school year, we are deep into planning for the next year. We have begun re-writing and updating the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) that will set forth our goals for a Joyful, Safe Learning Environment, Academic Success, Family Involvement, and a Culturally Responsive Workforce for the next three years. Look for more to come about this soon. Please help us out with this work by completing the school events survey linked here. Your voice matters.



Lost and Found

Lost and Found is overflowing! Please stop by to pick up your child’s lost item(s), any school day from 7:35am – 3:00pm. Any items left over after the last day of school, June 30th , will be donated.

Neighborcare

Summer is almost here! The Neighborcare Health Center will only see urgent medical appointments the week of June 20th. If you need vaccines or sports physicals done you have until June 14th. We also have student health resources in multiple languages for students summer needs. Please give us a call (206-452-2660) or email Emma: emma.cavaliere@neighborcare.org for your student’s appointments or questions.


Yearbooks

The 5th grade Yearbook Club worked with art teacher Ms. Michelle and Friends of Roxhill volunteers to produce a beautiful keepsake to commemorate the 2022-2023 school year. Every student will receive a yearbook, regardless of their family’s ability to pay.


If you have the means, please consider making a donation to cover the cost of your student's (and a classmate's) yearbook. The cost to print each yearbook is $15, but we welcome donations in any amount. https://forms.gle/DC5Tg2BhLXFQowRQ9


Thank you for helping us ensure that ALL students can keep this memento of their elementary school days!

T-shirts for Sale

We hope your students are loving their new t-shirts! We have adult sizes available to purchase for $20 each. Youth sizes are also available if you need a replacement shirt.


Order your t-shirt here:


Garden Committee Meeting

Wednesday, June 7, 1:15pm

Have you been to the Roxhill garden? Join us with your student right after pickup in our school’s only green space to talk about ways we can improve and expand the space and create a thriving garden for our students to learn in. We want to hear your ideas!


To get to the garden, walk or drive into the school parking lot located on the corner of 34th and Kenyon. There is an entrance at the back of the parking lot. Do not enter through the school.


We also want to thank Ms. Christa and Girl Scout Troop 45180 for building 3 brand new garden beds for us! They showed up just in time for Mr. Popelka’s Kindergarten class to come and plant their tomato starts in them.

FEAT Meeting (Family Engagement Action Team)

Wednesday, June 7, 6:15-7:30pm

Wednesday, June 21, 6:15-7:30pm


Please join the Family Engagement Action Team for one or both virtual meetings to reflect on the Festival of Lights, plan the block party and family engagement in the fall.


Join Teams meeting:

Meeting ID: 250 091 322 831 Passcode: rmuVGs

Email jlgarvinbonn@seattleschools.org with any questions.

Friends of Roxhill Community + Board Meeting

Monday, June 12

6-7:30pm


Our final FoRE meeting of the school year is coming up in the Roxhill cafeteria. Join us for pizza, connections, and conversation about how to best support our Roxhill community. Bring a side dish or snack to share. Childcare is provided. Spanish interpretation will be available. Enter through the north parking lot.

Mariners Baseball Game

Tickets for the Mariners game on June 17th have sold out! If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email friendsofroxhill@gmail.com. We will notify you if more tickets become available.


Dine Out Fundraiser at Zeeks Pizza

Thursday, June 22

11am-9pm

Zeek’s Pizza White Center

9809 16th Ave SW


Support our school and enjoy delicious pizza! Join us at Zeeks Pizza in White Center or order takeout. Tell them you are supporting Roxhill Elementary and they will donate 20% of your bill that day to Friends of Roxhill.

White Center location only.

Order online or call 206-588-2010.

Roxhill Park Family Meetup

Saturday, June 24

10am-12pm


Come play at the park with other Roxhill families! We will meet at Roxhill Park (across from Target) rain or shine so kids can play and families can get to know one another. Coffee will be provided. Bring a snack to share (optional).


End of year ceremonies + celebrations

The end of year Block party and Move up ceremonies for kindergarten and 5th grade are being planned for the week of June 26. Stay tuned for more details!


Tuesday, June 27

Block Party

6-7:30pm


Wednesday, June 28

5th Grade Move Up Ceremony

9-10am

Roxhill Cafeteria


Friday, June 30

Kindergarten Move Up Ceremony

9:30-10:30am

Roxhill Cafeteria

Volunteer Opportunities


All volunteer opportunities that take place on school grounds or field trips will require you to fill out a volunteer application through SPS. Apply here or check your status as a returning volunteer.


We are currently looking for volunteers to help with:

  • Childcare during FORE Meeting (June 12)

  • Field Day (June 22)


Want to get more involved with Friends of Roxhill?

We are looking to fill positions for the 2023-2024 school year:

  • Treasurer

  • Co-Secretary

  • Board Members

  • Communications Co-Chair

Fill out our volunteer interest survey to learn more about what we do and how you can help.


Important Dates


June 7, Garden Committee Meeting, 1:15pm


June 7, FEAT Meeting, 6:15-7:30pm


June 17, Mariners Game, 1:10pm


June 12, Friends of Roxhill Community + Board Meeting, 6:00-7:30pm June 19, Juneteenth (NO SCHOOL)


June 21, FEAT Meeting, 6:15-7:30pm


June 22, Dine Out Fundraiser at Zeek’s Pizza White Center, 11am-9pm


June 24, Roxhill Park Family Meetup, 10am-12pm


June 27, Block Party, 6-7:30pm


June 28, 5th Grade Move Up Ceremony, 9-10am


June 30, Kindergarten Move Up Ceremony, 9:30-10:30am


June 30, Last day of School (1 hour early dismissal)


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