Greetings, RSPA Families,

We are excited to share that we have successfully completed the first month of school! Thank you for your patience and continued support as we work together to ensure a successful year for our scholars. Over the past few weeks, our teachers have been diligently establishing strong classroom routines, reinforcing campus expectations, and diving into the curriculum.

This month, we look forward to several exciting events on campus, including our Grandparents’ Day Breakfast, Hispanic Heritage Week, and our Parent Lunch and Learn. We also invite you to join us virtually for the Principal Connection on Wednesday, September 3rd, at 9:00 AM, where we will share important updates about what is happening at RSPA. Flyers with additional details are attached, and we would love to see you there.

In addition, scholars will be taking their beginning-of-the-year NWEA assessments in math, reading, and science. These assessments help teachers identify where students are academically and guide instruction to ensure ongoing growth. Please continue to encourage your child to give their best effort on these important assessments.

As a reminder, elementary school (PK-5th grade) uniforms are light blue Oxford shirts with navy bottoms, while middle school (6th-8th grade) uniforms are white Oxford shirts with navy bottoms. We expect all scholars to be in proper uniform daily. If a student is not in uniform, parents will be contacted, and the scholar will be placed in ISS until the proper attire is provided.

We are also excited to announce the implementation of our House System this school year, which is designed to build a sense of belonging and pride across campus. Students earn points for academic achievement, attendance, and positive behavior. Every nine weeks, we will host a House Rally to celebrate these accomplishments. The houses are as follows:

• • • Isibindi (House of Courage)
      
    • Rêveur (House of Dreamers)
      
    • Sollevare (House of Uplifting)
      
    • Protos (House of Success)
    • Amistad (House of Friendship)

Scholars in grades 2–8 have been sorted into houses, while PreK–1st grade scholars will be placed into their homeroom teacher’s house. We are looking forward to our first House Rally on October 31st.

Attendance continues to be a top priority at RSPA. Our motto is “98% is Great,” and we encourage every scholar to be present each day. If your child is absent, please send a note upon their return. For safety, please remember that all transportation changes must be submitted to the office by 2:15 PM.

Remember, payments must be made toward your required Activity Fees on MySchoolBucks. Scholars cannot participate in extracurricular activities if fees have not been paid. We hold fundraisers throughout the school year to help offset costs, so please be on the lookout for information about our upcoming fundraiser later this month. 

Finally, we encourage you to continue conversations with your scholar about their school day, classroom experiences, and behavior. With strong support at both home and school, we know that our scholars will thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Growing Students with Excellence Every Day!
Sonya Akers, M.Ed., Campus Principal

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