4700 Rose Drive
Yorba Linda CA 92886
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A Word from Dr. Adamson
Our students have outdone themselves this past week as they tackled the first three days of STAR testing. Thank you, parents, for helping our students arrive at school on time, prepared, and refreshed for each testing day thus far. The level of importance you place on this necessary routine plays a pivotal role in ensuring their success. Equally important is your demonstration of faith in their abilities and the praise and encouragement you provide each morning and evening – it does wonders to boost their confidence and, most likely, their results. Keep up the fine work Roadrunners – you truly are superstars!
This past week was filled with several highlights I have to share with you. On Tuesday, I was fortunate enough to have lunch with the winner of our “Lunch with the Principal” raffle basket, Owen Tweedt (kindergarten). The kind brother that he is, he chose his sister, Savannah (1st grade), to join him for this delightful hour. Treated to the lunch of their choosing, along with giant cupcakes for dessert, they entertained me with their spellbinding stories. I loved learning about their pet pug POTUS (President of the United States) and their pet fish Teeny Tiny, particularly her remarkable survivor story. It was a joy to spend time getting to know you both better, Owen and Savannah – thank you for making my week! Equally memorable was Thursday night’s 5th grade instrumental concert at VHS. How impressed I was by our 5th graders’ musical talents as they performed for an audience that filled the gym stands. To think many of you had never played a musical instrument until the first month of this school year; you astound me. I eagerly await our 5th grade strings performance, scheduled at VHS this coming Monday night. If you are able to attend I highly encourage you to do so. A special thank you to our music teachers, Mr. Friedrichs and Mrs. Lowrance, for their dedication and commitment to working with our students – how proud you must be of every one of them.
Finally, I find myself, once again, thanking our fabulous PTA and Rose Drive parent volunteers for another magical and memorable evening. Our Mother/Son event last week was a wonderful success, the highlights and photos of which you can read about on the front page of our website. I encourage you to also visit our website to read more about first grader Brian Morales’ placement in Senator Barbara Boxer’s Earth Day Poster Contest (way to go Brian) and Rose Drive’s honorary volunteer recipient, Laura Bowen who was honored at our district’s celebratory ceremony this past Tuesday. Thank you, Mrs. Bowen, for your commitment and dedication to Rose Drive staff and students. How grateful we are for all you do. Thank you!
The weeks are simply rushing by at full steam and I know the last day will be here before we know it. In my experience, as we reach this final stretch of the school year, we tend to experience more peer on peer conflict as students continue to grow, explore, and determine how best to process new emotions and personal struggles they face daily. Please take the time to talk to your children so you can help guide them through this natural stage in their growing lives. This will foster a relationship in which children feel confident and comfortable to open up to you – and there rests the first step to a positive and successful resolution. I remind you to keep those lines of communication open with your child’s teachers and to not hesitate to contact them with any concerns you might have. I look forward to the next two weeks and the many discoveries that lie in wait for us.
Important Calendar Dates
May 6-
May 13 5th Grade Strings Concert
Valencia High School 6:00 pm
May 8 Restaurant Fundraiser Night 4-
May 21 PTA Meeting 12:30
May 23 5th Grade Science Field Trip to Crystal Cove State Park
May 24 Talent Show Tryout during both lunches
May 27 Memorial Day No School
May 30 Family Science Night and Rose Drive Science Fair 5-
June 4 SSC Meeting Room 42
June 7 Minimum Day 12:45 Release
Pre-
Talent Show 6:00 -
June 10 4th Grade Field Trip
June 13 Last Day of School -
Rose Drive PTA holds a fun and interactive activity the first Friday of every month: Funky Friday. Parents volunteer and play music in the MPR and all students are invited after lunch to get their “sillys” out. It has been such a success and the students love participating. It truly is the perfect way to end the week – dancing and interacting with friends. Go Rosie!
Rise Above Plastic!
Girl Scouts troop 2619 has initiated a “Rise Above Plastic” campaign with a focus on banning plastic bags. Through their efforts they hope to save the lives of helpless and unsuspecting sea creatures. The girls hope to put a stop to sea creatures such as sea turtles, puffer fish, dolphins, and seals from eating and then choking on plastic bags that find their way into our oceans. To build awareness and gain support, the girls made and then hung posters around Rose Drive Campus last week. In addition, they have prepared speeches to read during our weekly morning principal announcements to remind our student body of the value and importance of this cause. Thank you girls for the attention and effort you have given to such a worthwhile cause. When the day comes, I know it will be with pride and achievement that you accept your bronze awards. Special thanks to: Carmen Osinga, Autumn Schramm, Lynsie Shadowen, Samantha Salinas Herrera, Samie Galli, Noelle Humphrey, and Heather Fouts.
Girl Scouts Junior Troop 329
We are so proud of Girl Scout Junior Troop 329, who recently earned their Bronze Award by helping their schools. The Bronze Award is the highest award a Junior Girl Scout can earn. Marina Buck, Katie Inzunza, Callahan Krahling, Leah Johnson, Alyssa Boone, Patricia Freund, and Anna Koclanakis gave up four hours of their time on Sunday morning, April 21st, to help with our Goodwill Collection Drive, an event organized and coordinate by our fabulous PTA. They assisted in spreading the word for this event by distributing flyers to surrounding neighborhoods for 2 weeks prior to the event. Thank you girls for your time and dedication to this worthy cause – what a difference your efforts made! The girls are excited about their upcoming trip to San Francisco, where they will join 5000+ junior troops from all over the United States to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge to bridge from Juniors to Cadettes.
A Day of Volunteer Service
On Sunday April 21, 2013, members of Cub Scout Pack 897 spent a couple of hours cleaning up Rose Drive Elementary School. The Scouts collected about 5 lbs. of trash from the School property in an effort to teach the Scouts about Earth Day, put into practice social responsibility, and give back to their School through volunteer service.
Student Valet Teams
Rose Drive Parking Lot Safety
Student safety and the safety of others is, of course, a primary concern of all of ours. A huge thank you to all of our parents for driving slowly and safely through our valet parking with the extra attention, caution, and patience needed for the safety of our students. Please remember to only allow students to get in and out of cars in our marked valet sections of the parking lot. NEVER attempt to cross Rose Drive unless you are using the crosswalk.
Pictured above(from left to right) are: Mr. Robert Kent (assistant superintendent), Dr. Linda Adamson (principal), Mrs. Kim Morales (mom), Brian Morales (first grade contest winner), Mr. Brian Morales (dad), Mr. Maurice S. Lyles (Representative from Senator Boxer’s office), and Mrs. Daune Abadie (Teacher)
Rosie’s STARS Cards -
A strong focus at Rose Drive this year is our school-
Yorba Linda Community Police Patrol Updates
Effective January 7th, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department assumed patrol over Yorba Linda. Heading this transition is Lieutenant Bob Wren, a graduate of Esperanza High School who is committed to the safety of our community, especially our schools. One of the results of this change has been an increased police presence at all Yorba Linda schools. So don’t be surprised if you happen to notice more police cars patrolling our immediate neighborhood or perhaps even making their presence known in the front parking lot area. We are so appreciative of this added layer of safety and look forward to working together with Lieutenant Wren and his team to ensure a safe and secure campus.
Rose Drive’s Family Science Night and First Annual Science Fair
Thursday, May 30th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Have you ever wondered…
- what plants attracts butterflies?
- if an old golf ball flies farther than a new golf ball?
- what is the best angle to launch a rocket at?
- what gauge wire makes the strongest electro magnet?
Now is the time to text you hypothesis and have a ton of fun at the same time!
Science Fair
Every participating student will receive a certificate, as well as a raffle ticket for a drawing the evening of the event. Download a participation flyer to signup. You may also signup online on the Rose Drive Science Fair Web site. Visit the web site for details on choosing an experiment and all the detail about participating.
The Science Fair is open to all students K-
Rose Drive Science Fair Web Site
Family Science Night
In addition to the Science Fair, there will be any amazing night of hands-
Rose Drive Honorary Volunteer Award
Congratulations to Rose Drive’s 2013 Community Volunteer Honoree: Laura Bowen, mom to Kate and Brooke Bowen. Thank you, Laura, for your incredible dedication, sacrifice, patience, and compassion. How proud we were to recognize you on May 7th at this year’s district recognition ceremony, where volunteers from every school in our district were honored – in appreciation for all you do for our children. Your sacrifices will live on in the lives of our students forever.
Lunch with the Principal
Kindergartener, Owen Tweedt, was the lucky winner of this year’s Lunch with the Principal raffle basket. Allowed to invite one friend of his choosing, it seemed appropriate that he chose his oldest and dearest friend in the world, his sister, Savannah (first grade). Brother and sister were treated to the lunch of their choosing including giant cupcakes for dessert. Owen and Savannah described this special opportunity as “so much fun,” while Dr. Adamson enjoyed the chance to get to know them better and hear all about their favorite pets, places to visit, movies, foods, and what they most enjoyed about their year thus far. She was particularly interested to learn about their pet dog POTUS (an acronym for President Of The United States). She described the opportunity as, “definitely a highlight of my week.”
Mother/Son Event
Our PTA continues to amaze us with their incredible knack for planning events that
inspire wonder and magic. Our recent Mother/Son evening was no exception. Boys were
encouraged to invite their moms or other significant female figure in their lives
to join them in a Friday evening of friendly competition and games. Upon their arrival
families were invited to have their pictures taken – the perfect way of commemorating
this important night. Events for the evening included photo frame creations, doodle
time (compliments of Fibo Art), sports bingo, and a highly competitive free-
Rose Drive’s Father Daughter Royal Event
Sponsored by our incredible PTA and coordinated by Erika Pedyash, this magical evening
featured princesses of all ages accompanied by their royally adorned dads, uncles,
or granddads. Guests were invited to decorate their own crowns upon their royal arrival
and then treated to royal art activities provided by Fibo Art. Of course, what would
a royal event be without dessert (a princess necessity) and a photo booth to capture
the memories? Guests were treated to a photo session fit for a king, ensuring permanent
memories of the evening. Girls and their dads danced their way through the night,
winning raffle tickets for their creativity and boldness. Our special guest, Cinderella,
arrived at 6:30 p.m. in royal style. She was welcomed to unanimous “oohs” and “aahs”
as everyone parted, allowing her to make her way gracefully through the ballroom.
Certainly the star of the evening, Cinderella introduced the attendants to princess
etiquette, stories, and invited the young princesses to join her in princess dance
moves and mannerisms. Raffle prizes were drawn at various intervals throughout the
night, with lucky girls winning all kinds of toys fit for – what else -
Get an Early Start on Reflections 2013-
Summer is a great time to think about and get started on your Reflections projects
for the next school year. The theme for 2013-
for questions please contact Erika at reflections@cambury.com
California PTA web site for detailed information