A Message from Mrs. Vazquez-Markley, Principal
Wow! I can hardly believe it’s October! September was a month full of great activities and rigorous learning at Ross Elementary!
Each week, during morning announcements, we highlight a Skill of the Week and share ways students can work on the skill. Teachers then choose the student in their class who has been working hard at the skill as their Student of Week! The student receives a certificate, a new book and pencil and then on Monday, enjoys a pizza lunch with me at Sluggers Pizzeria! We are grateful for the support of Sluggers in maintaining this great activity for our students!
Please check the SDoL calendar and watch for flyers for our Ross FTO meetings! This year we will be holding the meetings at different times and days of the week to help open the opportunity for involvement for all families. This month the meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 8 at 6pm. I hope to see you there!
I am excited for our Ross Rocket STEAM Night being held at The Science Factory on Thursday, October 23rd! I cannot wait to see our Ross Rockets become scientists and mathematicians for the evening! Please come out! It’s a free family event!
Important Dates in October
Wednesday, 10/8
Early Dismissal at 12:30pm, FTO/SIP Meeting at 6pm
Monday, 10/13
No School
Thursday, 10/23
Ross Rockets STEAM Night at The Science Factory! 5:30-7:30pm
Friday, 10/24
No school for Students
Ross Rockets STEAM Night at Lancaster Science Factory
What: A fun evening of hands-on science experiments
Where: The Science Factory, 454 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA
When: Thursday, October 23rd from 5:30-7:30pm
Please join us for an exciting evening full of fun science experiments and math manipulatives
This is a FREE family-friendly event you won’t want to miss! Look for the flyer in Thursday’s folder to sign up!
Read more to find out what your student is learning in Art, Music and PE
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Art Class at Ross: Our younger art students are learning about color theory! Pre-K is experimenting with color mixing with paint to create the colors of the rainbow. Kindergarten is learning how to make the color green and they’re creating their own caterpillar based on the book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”. The rest of our Ross Rockets are learning about and creating artwork inspired by Hispanic Heritage Month. 1st graders are creating their own paper guitars while learning about symmetry, line, and color. 2nd graders are creating Papel picado, which is a cut paper design learning about collage and shape. 3rd graders are creating cut paper Mola’s, inspired by artwork from Panama. 4th grade is creating symmetrical mirrors while learning about symmetry, line, and pattern. Lastly, 5th graders are learning origami while creating radially symmetrical paper sculptures!
Music– Pre-K and Kindergarten are learning that music has a steady beat. We practice the steady beat through movement and by playing the steady beat on rhythm sticks. 1st and 2nd grades are starting to explore melodic direction. We are showing melodic direction through movement and playing xylophones. 3rd grade is starting recorders. We are focusing on making beautiful music with our voices and our recorders. 4th and 5th graders are playing ukuleles. They have mastered the C chord and are working on learning the F chord. All students have been working on their Winter Concert selections. Please mark your calendars for December 10, 2025. Pre-K, Kindergarten and 1st graders will take the stage at 5:00, followed by 2nd and 3rd graders at 5:30 and 4th and 5th graders, band and orchestra will perform at 6:00.
In PE students in grades K-2 have been learning about the skills of rolling, tossing, throwing & catching. Students participated in a variety of throwing and catching activities, and at the end of the unit they had 2 days of station activities! In grades 3-5 we have been working on our football unit. Here we are working on basic throwing and catching skills in a number of different activities. Students at the end of the unit had the opportunity to run and dodge their classmates while playing the touchdown run!
Entering Absences in ParentVUE
If your student is absent, please enter their absence through ParentVUE on the day of their absence. If you don’t remember your log-in, or if you’ve not yet set up your account, you may call the office for your log-in information. ParentVUE is an important part of your students’ school records. Easy access for you to enter absences, email their teacher and update your phone number or the phone numbers of emergency contacts.
You may also send a message by email to attendanceross@sdlancaster.org
Parent excuses must be received in the office within 3 days of the absence.