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Ross Round Up, March 13, 2026

Posted Date: 03/13/26 (03:00 PM)
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Ross Round Up

School newsletter from Mrs. Tripp for parents

March 13, 2026

Ross Highlights

 

Music Program March 27 at 10:00am at Kuna High

We're so excited to present our Music Program! Students have been working hard during Music class, recess, and other times too with Mrs. Sanders, our amazing Music teacher.

Come join us. See parking map.

You will be able to check your child out with their classroom teacher after the program if you would like.
Aerial view of Kuna High School with yellow arrows indicating parking areas for a music program.
 

First Place in the State in Prodigy!

Ross 4th grade took 1st place in the State in Prodigy Math this month.

Let's go, 4th grade!
A laptop screen displays the Math Prodigy student leaderboard for Ross Elementary School, 4th Grade, Kuna.
 

Sidewalk Chalk Season has arrived!

Our courtyard is covered in beautiful art by our 4th and 5th graders. Friendship and creativity abounds during sidewalk chalk season.
Sidewalk chalk
friends with sidewalk chalk
 

I-Ready Punch Card Reward--PIZZA party!

All our students that passed 12 or more lessons last month traded their cards for pizza!

CAST leaders organized and handed out giving out the rewards.
Children and adults gather around tables outdoors, with cards spread on the surface.
Children in pajamas gather in a gymnasium, with pizza boxes on a table.
 

4th Grade COIN WARS reward movie

4th grade won COIN WARS! They had their movie day to end the day before Spring Break.

Total money earned by our awesome students was just under $1300. All students will benefit from funds raised, which pay for Lunch Club and recess equipment supplies.

Thanks for all the family support on this.
Children and adults sit on blankets in a gymnasium watching a movie projected on a screen.
Children and adults sit on the floor of a gymnasium, watching a movie projected on a large screen.
 

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. Smith--5th time
  • Mrs. Marshall--8th time
  • Ms. Sweet--4th time
  • Mrs. Angle--8th time
  • Mrs. Harding--6th time
 

Choir Concert was a HUGE success

From Mrs. Sanders:

Great job, Choir! You were fabulous at your concert.

The soloists, Reese E. and Paislee S., rocked it!

So proud of you all.
 

Family Event Calendar

A calendar for March 2026 titled 'Compassion' with daily events and activities listed.
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

An image with the word 'Important' and drop-off/pick-up reminders.

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