Ramblewood Elementary School

Ramblewood Review

October 15, 2015 Our mission is to increase achievement for ALL students through effective instruction. Maria Perez 8950 Shadow Wood Blvd. Andrew Thornberry Principal Coral Springs, 33071 Assistant Principal

(754) 322-8150 (phone)

2006 Governor’s Sterling Award Winner/2008-2009 Five Star School/2014-2015 Golden School Award Winner ramblewoodelem.browardschools.com The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of Ramblewood Elementary or Broward County Public Schools.

Important Dates Safety First at Ramblewood

October 16 PTO Fall Social 6:00-8:00pm We want to make sure everyone stays safe at Ramblewood, especially during arrival and October 21 SAC/SAF meeting @ 2:30pm dismissal times. Here are a few good practices to Gr. 3 Literacy Night @ 6:00pm ensure everyone’s safety: Papa John’s Night

 Keep crosswalks and sidewalks, especially October 22 Read for the Record those that intersect vehicle entrances and exits, Early release @ 12:00pm clear from traffic

 Keep bus loop entrance clear of traffic to permit October 23 Planning Day (no school) exiting of school buses October 29 Make picture day for students  Do not drop students off along the side of the road; very dangerous and could result in $165 October 30 Harvest Drive ends ticket  If student is a car rider, use car loop to drop off November 11 No school students instead of parking in the front lot or on grass and walking the child in November 12 Report cards go home

Let’s all stay safe and be good role models for our November 16-20 Book Fair Week children. Sometimes it may seem like a nuisance

to follow these practices, but in the big picture of November 17 Family Book Fair Night 6:00-8:00pm things it really is to keep all of our students safe. November 19 Interim reports go home

Message from our PTO

Happy Fall Ramblewood Elementary Families! PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) would like to say "Thank

You" for making our first big fundraiser of the year a great success. Our Cherrydale Fall Catalogs went out to all the students and wow, what a response we had. Our students could not wait to turn in their coupons to collect those cute little monsters they are all wearing around their necks. For the students who sold 15 or more items, be on the lookout for the Monster Bash Party we will have in November.

Friday, October 16th from 6:00-8:00pm we will have our annual Fall Social. Dress in your best costume and get ready for a night of fun and dancing. We will have a live DJ, food, drinks and trick or treating. We recommend pre-paying for your tickets to avoid the lines at the door and we only have a limited amount of space for trick or treating. Please remember no masks or accessories such as swords, knives, guns etc. that could cause harm to another.

Keep sending in those Box Tops. We already had a fantastic kick off to the new school year with $1,000.00 in Box Tops for Education. We ask that you double check the expiration dates, and make sure your child’s name and teacher’s name is attached. We love giving prizes and parties to those with the most Box Tops turned in, but want to give credit where credit is due.

PTO would like to send out a HUGE thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the Colgate Bright Smil es Bright Future Bus, National Walk to School Day and Picture Day. Without your help, we would not have been able to make those events run as smooth as they did.

Thank you again and if you would like to volunteer, we would love your help. Please email Danielle Darmetta our Volunteer Coordinator at dn9622@gmail or Kelly Matonak our PTO President at [email protected]. You can also find up- to- date PTO information on our Ramblewood Elementary PTO Facebook page.

Mrs. Matonak PTO President

Conversations with the District

Broad County School Board members will be holding discussions throughout the year at various locations. We invite you to take part in a robust dialogue on local education topics, sharing your thoughts and concerns regarding the state of our schools. The goal this year is to increase student participation at these events. Elementary, middle and high school students are welcome to come out to ask questions and bring forward the student perspective. Attendance documentation will be provided to students who attend. The events start at 6:30pm, and registration for those interested in speaking is from 6:00-6:30pm. Here are the dates and locations for these meetings:

Wednesday, October 21 2015 Ms. Brinkworth with District 3 Ft. Lauderdale High School 1600 NE 4 Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33305

Wednesday, November 18, 2015 Ms. Levinson with District 6 9401 Stirling Rd., Cooper City, FL 33328

Thursday, January 21, 2016 Ms. Rupert with District 7 Deerfield Beach High School 910 Buck Pride Way, Deerfield Beach, FL 33064

Thursday, January 28, 2016 Ms. Murray with District 1 720 NW 9 Ave., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

Thursday, February 11, 2016 Ms. Good with District 2 17100 SW 48 Ct., Miramar, FL 33027

Thursday, March 10, 2016 Dr. Osgood with District 5 2501 NW 11 ST., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311

Thursday, April 14, 2016 Ms. Freedman with District 4 M. Stoneman Douglas High School 5901 Pine Island Rd., Parkland, DL 33076

The Harvest Drive is Happening and We Need Food Donations.

Help needy people in our community by donating so that they may have a happy Thanksgiving. Flyers have gone home with students, and Don’t forget to bring in collection boxes are located in the front west Box Tops for Education cut outs. Please put hallway of the school. Last day to donate is them in a zip lock bag, no more than 50 in each, Friday, October 30, 2015 so don’t wait! and be sure to put your teacher’s name on it as well as check the expiration date. Help our school earn money for supplies.

Ramblewood Elementary is a Title 1 School (2015-2016) .

The School Board of Broward County, Florida, prohibits any policy or procedure, which results in discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination and/or harassment complaint may call the Executive Director, Benefits & EEO Compliance at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, (ADAAA) may call Equal Educational Opportunities (EEO) at 754-321-2150 or Teletype Machine (TTY) 754-321-2158.