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Ross Round Up, Feb. 23, 2026

Posted Date: 02/23/26 (08:00 AM)
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Ross Round Up

School newsletter from Mrs. Tripp for parents

February 23, 2026
 

Ross Highlights

 

5th Grade Middle School Music Field Trip

Our 5th graders visited either KMS or FMS today to learn about their music programs. Many Ross students won middle school swag as well!

Next week, 5th graders will learn from the KMS, FMS, and Synergy counselors about electives they can sign up for. Watch for papers coming home in backpacks next week about that.
A large group of students sits in bleachers in a gymnasium, watching an event.
A school band performs in a gymnasium, with students playing various instruments.
Poster promoting the Beginning Band, Choir, and Orchestra, highlighting benefits of music education with illustrations of instruments.
A colorful poster invites students to join music programs, featuring illustrations of instruments and children singing.
 

Coin Wars start this week!

Our Coin Wars start Wednesday! This year, it's 4th grade vs. 5th grade vs. Pre K!!! The winning grade level will get a movie afternoon on March 13 with popcorn to finish out the school day prior to Spring Break.

Bring silver coins to sabotage other grade levels, bills to earn points for your grade, and pennies to score points for your grade.

The grade level containers will be in the cafeteria/gym every day before school and during lunch.

All money earned will go to purchased recess activities (new tetherballs, new games, etc.) that CAST students will help determine.
Poster announcing a 'Coin War' event at Ross Elementary, detailing participation rules and point system.
 

Golden Spoon Awards

Classes are working hard to earn Golden Spoons in the cafeteria. Each time a class gets 5 5-star days in the cafeteria, they earn a new Golden Spoon to add to their bouquet. Thanks for all the parent donations of spoons, spatulas, and other old kitchen utensils--keep them coming!

This week's Golden Spoon classes are:
  • Mrs. Gambill (2nd time winning)
  • Ms. Smith (3rd time winning)
  • Mrs. Hunter (3rd time winning)
  • Mrs. Johnson (5th time winning)
 

Family Event Calendar

February 2026 Leadership calendar with events like meetings, field trips, and club activities.
A calendar for March 2026 titled 'Compassion' with various events and activities listed.
Invitation to the 4th Annual KSD College & Career Fair for 5th-12th grade students and parents on February 25, 2026.
Dual Language Program
Dual Language program en espanol
Girls on the Run program flyer with text about building confidence and joining the Spring program.
Invitation to the Ross 4th & 5th Grade Spring Music Program: The Awesome '80's, on March 27, 2026, at Kuna High School.
Contact information for the Indian Creek-Ross Elementary PTA, including email and phone number.
 
Ross YouTube Channel
Ross Elementary School Website
 

Attendance Matters

Attendance matters information about how missing days of school adds up over time.

Cell phones and smart watches

ross is a learning zone

Ross is a Learning Zone!

Ross is a learning zone. We want to have uninterrupted instruction time and we want kids to be able to play with each other.

For that reason, we have any students with cell phones leave them in their backpacks during the school day (except for medical uses). Smart watches can be used as watches or tools (example: the calculator function), but not as a cell phone (example: texting).

If a student is using their phone or smart watch while on campus, we have them bring it to the office for the rest of the day. If they do it a second time, we have them bring it to the office and keep it there for a parent to pick up.

Please help us protect instruction and social interaction time for our Rossome kids!

Drop Off and Pick Up Reminders

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Drop Off/ Pick Up Reminders

  • Safety of your child(ren) is our priority. Please pick up and drop off your child in the designated areas.
  • Be patient, especially as we start the school year and the pick/up drop off routines are new to many families. We will have staff to support you and others outside.
  • No drop off/pick up in the bus lane.
  • Drop off may begin no earlier than 8:30am.
  • Pick up line will be along School Avenue from the south of the school to the entry into the parking lot. Do not park and leave your car along School Avenue from 3:00-3:45pm when school pick up is done.
  • If you need to park for pick up, please park on School Avenue to the north of the parking lot entrance so you don't block the pick up line.
  • Pull forward as far as you can. At the end of the day, students will be waiting for your car to arrive near the front of the line to load in your car.
  • Use designated cross walks to access the parking lot or playgrounds.
  • Call the office by 2:00pm if there will be a change in the way your child will normally go home so the teacher can be made aware.
 

Michelle Tripp

Principal, Ross Elementary
Contact info:
michelle tripp