Shout - Out from Schupmann

In honoring our veterans this week at Schupmann our scholars enjoyed dining and hanging out with their loved ones who served our country. It was great to see so many Veterans that are connected to the Schupmann Family come out in support of the future generation. Thank you for your service.

Red Oak ISD will be holding its Regular School Board Meeting on Monday, November 18 at 7:00 p.m.

Log on to your Skyward Family Access account to view grades for the 2nd six weeks. Remember to electronically sign all progress reports and report cards

We take the job of being your partner in your child's education very seriously and would love to have the chance to sit down with you and have focused conversations about your child's progress here at school. Please make every effort to sign-up for a time that you are available to come and meet with teachers.

We have designated the night of November 21st and the morning of November 22nd for conferences.

• Thursday, November 21 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Friday, November 22 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• November 22nd is a non-school day for students!

Contact our front office or visit http://redoakisd.org and click on Volunteer Program & complete a short form. Email nancy.nelson@redoakisd.org if you are interested in volunteering for any of the following.

Opportunities

• Thanksgiving Luncheon- November 21st
• Student Dance Party (PBIS)-November 21st
• Decorating Committee for Polar Express-December
• Lunchtime Helpers (Ongoing)
• Small Group Facilitators in Specials (Ongoing)

Thank you to our parents and guardians for partnering with RPS and sending us your exceptional children. Thank you for your commitment to ensuring their success and our success.

ATTENDANCE REMINDERS

Attendance

Attendance is taken at 9:30 every day. If your child arrives after that time WITHOUT a doctor’s note, they will be marked absent for the day.

There are 4 ways to alert the school of your student’s absence:

1.***NEW THIS YEAR*** Absence Request in Skyward- Attached you will find the directions on how to enter an absence in Skyward for your student.

2. Email me directly nicole.sebring@redoakisd.org

3. Call the front office 972-617-2685

4. Email rpsattendance@redoakisd.org.

If your student is sent home by the nurse with a letter stating they can not return the following day, your student will automatically be excused and no contact is needed.

90% Rule

The State of Texas requires that your child be present for 90% of the school year to receive credit for the year. This INCLUDES all doctor’s visits, excused and unexcused absences. “Parts of days” can also be counted if they become excessive. “Parts of days” consist of tardies and being picked up early. You will receive letters from my attendance office for every 5th absence. If your student has more than 16 absences, they will be required to attend Attendance for Credit after school. If the absences are not made up, the student will be retained.

Truancy

Truancy will be filed with our truancy administrator after 7 unexcused absences. Letters will be sent home on the 3rd day as a warning. On the 7th day, I will file truancy and send a letter home.

Attendance Letters

Attendance Letters are posted to your Family Skyward Account. As a courtesy, I will send them home. The official notification from the district is the letter posted in Skyward, and that date will be used as official notification of any attendance issues.

11/21: Parent Conferences 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

11/21: Success Assemblies (Teachers will notify you if your child is getting an award.)

11/21: Thanksgiving Feast (Complete your reservation form if you plan on attending.)

11/22: No School for Students/Parent Conference Day 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

11/25 - 11/28: No School Thanksgiving Break

School Information

School Day: 7:40 a.m. - 3:10 p.m.

Doors Open: 7:00 a.m.

Office Hours: 7:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Breakfast is served from 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.

• Students go to class at 7:35 a.m. and our morning meetings in the classrooms begin at 7:40 a.m.
  
• Please make sure that if your child is eating breakfast they get here in time to be finished by 7:35 a.m.