Dear Robles Bobcat Families,
As we head into the holiday season, I want to take a moment to celebrate all the incredible growth our students have achieved in reading and math this semester. Your children’s hard work and dedication are evident every day, and we couldn’t be prouder of their progress. With the first semester coming to a close, we’re excited to continue building on this success in the new year!
Supporting Learning Over the Long Break
The winter break is a wonderful time to recharge, but it’s also an opportunity to keep learning alive at home. Here are some simple ways to support your child’s growth in reading and math:
- Reading: Encourage your child to read daily. This could be books, magazines, or even recipes! Ask them questions about what they’ve read to build comprehension.
- Math: Practice math fluency by incorporating math into everyday activities, like counting holiday cookies, measuring ingredients, or solving puzzles. Websites like Prodigy or XtraMath can also provide fun, interactive practice.
A little practice each day can go a long way in maintaining and even boosting skills during the break!
Attendance Matters
December is an important month for learning, and every day in school counts. We often see a rise in absences this month, but it’s crucial to keep students in school unless they are ill. Frequent absences can impact your child’s ability to keep up with lessons and maintain progress, especially in foundational skills like reading and math.
Additionally, we’d like to remind families of Arizona’s Move on When Reading law. This policy ensures that students demonstrate adequate reading proficiency by the end of third grade. Attending school regularly and staying engaged are key steps in supporting your child’s readiness to meet this requirement.
Safety First: Parking Lot Reminders
We want to ensure that drop-off and pick-up times are as safe and smooth as possible for everyone. Please remember:
- Only park in marked parking stalls.
- Drive slowly and use the crosswalks.
- Be patient in the drop-off lane; going around another vehicle is not safe.
- Dogs are not allowed on campus per Pima County ordinances for schools.
Lastly, if you are dropping your child off after 8:45 a.m., you must accompany them into the office to sign them in, as they will be marked tardy.
Looking Ahead
We are thrilled to see how much our students have grown academically and socially this semester. Your partnership and support are key to their success, and we look forward to finishing this semester strong and welcoming students back in January for an exciting new chapter of learning!
Thank you for being a vital part of the Robles community. Wishing all our families a joyful and safe holiday season.
Warm regards,
Dustie Gunn
Dustie Gunn, MAED; MBA;
Principal
Robles Elementary School
(520) 822-9418