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Ross Round Up, Oct. 1, 2026

Posted Date: 10/01/26 (05:50 PM)


 
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Ross Round Up

School newsletter from Mrs. Tripp for parents

October 1, 2026

Thank you for attending conferences!

Spirit Store Link--closes 10/2
 

Levy Information

Kuna School District Levy on Nov. 3 Ballot

On Nov. 3, 2026, Kuna School District voters will consider renewing the district’s supplemental levy for two years at the same amount $3,609,360 a year.

If approved, the levy will be used for salaries and benefits for teachers, coaches, and school resource officers for the next two school years to maintain opportunities and supports for students.

Specifically, funds would maintain the following:
  • 40 teachers
  • 30 coaching stipends
  • A School Resource Officer

No Tax Increase 
Tax Impact: The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $53.64 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions. The proposed levy replaces an existing levy that expires on June 30, 2027, and that currently costs $53.64 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value. Therefore, if the proposed levy is approved, the tax per $100,000 of taxable assessed value is not expected to change. The proposed levy would be assessed for two years.

Request a Mail-In Ballot Today

With no school on Election Day Nov. 3rd, it’s a great opportunity for families to make a plan to vote.
One way is to vote by mail!
You can order your mail-in ballot from IdahoVotes (www.idahovotes.gov)
P.S. You also can use the site to track your mail-in ballot!
An informational flyer for the Kuna School District Supplemental Levy Election on November 3, 2026, featuring details on maintaining teachers, safety, and sports.
 

Ross Celebrations

CAST Teams announced

We had 102 students apply for CAST--the most we've ever had! That great news comes with some sorry news--joy for those who were accepted to a team, and sadness for those who weren't accepted. We're so proud of all those who were brave enough to apply! 

We announced teams on Wednesday. All parents with students that were accepted on a team were notified on Wednesday through ParentSquare. 

CAST Chocolate sales start on Monday, Oct. 5.

Team pictures in clockwise order from top left: CAST MakerSpace, CAST Pre K, CAST AVID, CAST Values

Pictures coming next week: CAST Mechanical and CAST Library
CAST MakerSpace Team
CAST Pre K Team
CAST Values Team
CAST AVID Team

I-Ready Class Awards

Each week, we give a special award to the 4th and 5th grade classes that have the most students pass 2 or more I-Ready lessons on their personalized pathways. This personalized learning is a powerful supplement to the hands-on instruction teachers provide in class and in WIN (What I Need time). 

Winning classes are honored on the announcements, on our hallway TVs, and with a Stuffy Trophy that they get to keep for the week in their classroom. Winning classes vote for which Stuffy Trophy to keep. 

Our winning classes this week were: 
  • Mrs. Hunter
  • Mrs. Marshall

How to be involved: Ask your student to show you one of their I-Ready lessons at home. They can log in using their Clever account, which they all know how to do, and show you the Math they are working on. 
 

Follow us on social media!

Ross Facebook Page
Ross Instagram
Ross YouTube Channel
Ross Elementary School Website
 

Family Event Calendar

Upcoming events

  • Monday-Tuesday--5th grade Starbase field trips continue
  • Tuesday--5:00-8:00--Chick-fil-A Fundraiser Night (all proceeds during that time come to our school!)
  • Friday--No School--Teacher Learning Day
  • Oct. 15--Jog-a-Thon
  • Oct. 16--Popcorn Friday
  • Oct. 20--PTA Chick-fil-A Night
A calendar for October 2026 titled Achievers, featuring school events, early release days, and cartoon illustrations.
A colorful flyer invites community members to a Paint for a Purpose fundraiser event on October 21, 2026.
 

PTA Updates

Indian Creek-Ross Elementary PTA contact information with logos and key personnel.
 

Volunteer Opportunities

Crochet Club?

Are there any parents out there who know how to crochet and can help a 4th grader run the Crochet Club? 

It will be one time a month from 12:00-1:15pm. 

Please message Mrs. Wardell at jbwardell@kunaschools.org. 
 

All About Ross

Ross Elementary Key information

Scooter & Bike Safety

Child Safety On and Off Campus

A cartoon ram wearing a helmet and backpack rides a scooter past a school zone sign.
 

Drop Off, Pick Up, and Bus Information

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

Drop Off/ Pick Up Reminders

General Notes
  • 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.
Morning Drop Off
  • Drop off may begin no earlier than 8:30am. We do not have supervision prior to that time.
End-of-Day Car Line Pick Ups
  • Car line students are released from class at 3:30 (5 minutes before the last bell). This allows us to get as many cars through the line as we can prior to walkers/bikers/walking pick ups being released for safety reasons.
  • Pick up line will be along School Avenue from the south of the school to the entry into the parking lot.
  • 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.
End-of-Day Walking Pick Ups
  • Walk up pick up students are released from class at 3:35 (the end-of-day bell). If you park and are waiting to pick up your child (rather than driving through the car line), they will come out at 3:35 to meet you.
  • 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 (not right in front of the school).
 

Attendance Matters

Attendance matters information about how missing days of school adds up over time.
An infographic guide titled 'Do You Have a Sick Child?' outlines symptoms for keeping children home from school.

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!
 
Elementary Handbook
 

Michelle Tripp

Principal, Ross Elementary
Contact info:
michelle tripp