Ranch Staff Newsletter

Happy Birthday - 12/21 Sally, 12/27 Sheila VESTS while on duty, BADGES at all times, & Doors ALWAYS Locked! Remember to keep handing out Bronco Bucks Library: Track A RCSD Board meeting:  Mon day, December 15th at 6pm TK Scavenger hunt:  Wednes day, December 17th PTC Chipotle Dine-out:   Wednesday, December 17th  Last Day before Winter Break:   Thursday, December 18th (PLC release schedule) Winter Break:   December 19th through January 2nd January 5th PD:  Here at Orchard Ranch - 8am start Recess Rodeo Refresher: Week of January 5th Next Safety Drill:  Evacuation Drill on Tuesday, January 13th at 8:00am  Next Staff Meeting: Thursday, January 8th at 2:20pm in Staff lounge Next Round Up Rally:  Friday, January 30th at 8am - Citizenship Amira:  Please assign the Amira assessment to any new student by following these steps:  How to Assign an Assessment . Please assign the full assessment for the BOY Benchmark for the Assessmen...

VESTS while on duty, BADGES at all times, & Doors ALWAYS Locked! Remember to keep handing out Bronco Bucks Tommy Apostolos Shopping Day:  Start the holidays with a smile - and make a lasting impact in a child’s life. Volunteers will help children shop for warm clothing, shoes, and essentials. It only takes about an hour of your time to make a difference. Event Details Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 Time: 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Location: Kohl’s on Fairway Drive, Roseville Library: Track B Teachers Pension lunch:   Tuesday, December 9th - Don't forget to sign up PTC Kona Ice:   Tuesday, December 9th after school Richard & Serena Out: Wednesday, December 10th.  Lindsey Sutter is TIC. SSC meeting:  Wednesday, December 10th at 2:30pm on Zoom ELAC meeting:  Wednesday, December 10th at 6pm on Zoom Peppermint in Your Pocket: Thursday, December 11th ( See link attachment in email for details) Safety Drill:  Evacuation Drill on Thursday, December 11th a...

VESTS while on duty, BADGES at all times, & Doors ALWAYS Locked! Happy Birthday Dakota 11/29, Melissa 12/1, Shannon 12/4 KCRA Can Food Drive: Continues through December 3rd Library: Track A Safety Drill:  Lockdown Drill on Monday, December 1st at 1:15pm (I will be doing the soft introduction announcement since this is our first one) Richard & Serena Out: Tuesday, December 2nd.  Lindsey Sutter is TIC. Red Robin Diner Out:   Tuesday, December 2nd ELAC meeting:  Wednesday, December 3rd at 6pm on Zoom PTC Build a Bucky event:  Thursday, December 4th from 5 - 6:30pm in MPR PLC Communication Committee:  Thursday, December 4th at 2:20pm Next Staff Meeting: Thursday, December 11th at 2:20pm in Staff lounge Secret Santa Gift Exchange:   Join in the Holiday cheer!   See Link Tommy Apostolos Shopping Day:  Start the holidays with a smile - and make a lasting impact in a child’s life. Volunteers will help children shop for warm clothing, shoes, a...

VESTS while on duty, BADGES at all times, & Doors ALWAYS Locked! Happy Birthday Lauren 11/17, Sage 11/18, Alison C. 11/20 & Katherine 11/21 Conference Week: November 17th through 21st. Bell Schedule Report Cards: Report cards must be sent home by Friday, November 21st. Printing report cards will be done by teachers. If you need a Spanish version for your families please see Michelle. KCRA Can Food Drive: Runs November 12th through December 3rd Book Fair:  Class Preview Schedule Library: Track A Richard Out: Monday, November 17 till 10:30am and Wednesday, November 19th till 1pm Disney Day: Wednesday, November 19th in celebration of reaching our Tower goal Kona Ice: Wednesday, November 19th after school Staff Meeting: Thursday, November 13th at 2:20pm in Staff lounge West Park Dance Assembly: Friday, November 21st. See schedule . Rescheduled Safety Drill:  Lockdown Drill on Monday, December 1st at 1:15pm (I will be doing the soft introduction announcement since this is...

VESTS while on duty, BADGES at all times, & Doors ALWAYS Locked! No School:  Monday and Tuesday, November 10th and 11th KCRA Can Food Drive: Starts November 12th through December 3rd Library: Track B Mountain Mike's Dine Out: Wednesday, November 12th  Talent Show Assembly: Thursday, November 13th. See schedule                                                     Parent Show at 6pm. IEP Day: Thursday, November 13th Staff Meeting: Thursday, November 13th at 2:20pm in Staff lounge Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day: Friday, November 14th. See link for resources . Round Up Rally: Friday, November 14th at 8am  - RESPECT Safety Drill:  Lockdown Drill on Friday, November 14th at 1:15pm (I will be doing the soft introduction announcement since this is our first one)  Conference Week: November 17th through 21st. Bell S...

VESTS while on duty, BADGES at all times, & Doors ALWAYS Locked! Happy Birthday - Denise and Olivia 11/2, Coach Pav 11/7 Costume Contest Winners: Most Creative - Lindsey Sutter Best Overall - Eric Halseth Congratulations - Please see me Monday for your Prize! Library: Track A Serena Out: Monday, November 3rd at DO till 11am IEP Day: Tuesday, November 4th Richard Out: Tuesday, November 4th from 10:30 am at  DO  Safety Drill:  Evacuation Drill on Thursday, November 6th at 8:30am (I will not be doing the soft introduction announcement) - Let's see how our students do? Spelling Bee: Thursday, November 6th during 4th/5th lunch in Room 35 Fun Run: Friday, November 7th. Schedule and questions see email from ORPTC President. KCRA Can Food Drive: Starts November 10th through December 3rd Veteran's Day: No School November 11th Next Staff Meeting: Thursday, November 13th at 2:20pm in Staff lounge Conference Week: November 17th through 21st. Bell Schedule Report Cards: Report c...

VESTS while on duty, BADGES at all times, & Doors ALWAYS Locked! Happy Birthday - Amy 10/29, Heather, Lisa and Michelle 10/30 Early Pick-up procedure: TK and Kindergarten: When a student in TK or Kinder is leaving early, an adult will come directly to the classroom to pick up the student and escort them back to the office. 1st through 5th Grade: For students in 1st–5th grade, the office will call the classroom, and the student who is leaving should be accompanied by a responsible fellow student to the office for check-out. Sparkler Update:  Reminder Sparkler dues, $20 by Thursday, October 30th SSP Flowchart:  Please see the attached  SSP flowchart . If you have questions regarding the process please see Denise, Lindsey S., Serena or Richard. Amira Reading Difficulties Risk Screener: K-2 will receive additional training and direction with next steps at their 10/31 PD. Please wait until after October 31st to share any reports or information with families. Library: Trac...

VESTS while on duty, BADGES at all times, & Doors ALWAYS Locked! Happy Birthday - Nurse Emma 10/23, Kristy 10/24 Sparkler Update: We are wanting to inform all that votes came in and we will keep everything the same as last year:  Snacks at 1st staff meeting of each month, beginning in November, Happy Hours, Holiday Party, and End of Year Party, Sparkler joy here and there! ask for Sparkler dues, $20 by Thursday, October 30th October 31st PD Schedule : Please see the link for the PD day  SSP Flowchart: Please see the attached SSP flowchart . If you have questions regarding the process please see Denise, Lindsey S., Serena or Richard. Amira Reading Difficulties Risk Screener The Amira Reading Screener Window is from October 13th-October 24th. As a reminder, all K-2 students will take the screener in English. Please use  the decision tree  to determine if the student will also take the screener in Spanish. If the student is also taking the assessment in Spanish, p...