During lunch time the students had so much fun mingling with different students, playing games, listening to music, and dancing! Rather than sitting with their class or regular group of friends, we asked students to sit at a table with students who were born in the same Season as them . This fun idea from our ASB team, was a great way to mix things up!

Our K - 3 students played Charades, acting out either a thing, animal, person, or action for their table mates to try to guess, while some of our 3rd - 8th grade students played a few rounds of “Would You Rather”. Many students got up and danced to tunes played by our resident DJ (Mrs. Jackson). Our 6th - 8th graders even took it a step further, organizing a Conga Line and a Limbo contest! It was so great to see the smiles on everyone’s faces while students interacted and made new connections!

Since the event, we have surveyed students about No One Eats Alone Day to see what worked, what didn’t, and how we can make this event more successful next year! Some of the positive comments made by students were:

“I think that they should host this event more often. It really helps encourage social behavior and can make people interact with people that they might not have even considered.”

“I think this activity really made the school a more positive place.”

“I LOVE NO ONE EATS ALONE DAY!!!!!!!!!”

I would like to thank the hard working ASB students who helped with planning and their creative ideas for the day, preparation of materials, hanging up posters, creating balloon columns, and assisting our K-5 students with games at lunch!

We are looking forward to our next Beyond Differences sponsored event, “Be Kind Online” on April 26!

Kristy Jackson  

Assistant Principal

Save the date! The end of the second trimester is approaching, and ASB is planning their 2nd-trimester rally. We look forward to acknowledging our successes and celebrating with our fellow students. The rally is scheduled for March 27th from 2:10-2:50. The theme is Hollywood! Middle school families are invited to join and enjoy the show.

What is a Renaissance Rally?

The Renaissance Rally is a school-wide celebration energizing the student body with the same passion and excitement of an athletic pep rally, while recognizing students for academic excellence and performance as well as exceptional behavior, kindness, and character. The Renaissance Rally is planned and executed by our ASB students. There is a traditional awards assembly in June, at the end of the third trimester.

Roy Cloud's Leadership Program (ASB) has been named a finalist for the The California Association of Student Leaders' Outstanding Leadership Program, an honor awarded to only 5% of eligible schools. Great job Anna Rivoli, Michele Ortez, and Eve Avalos for your excellent work providing this program for our students.

Monday, March 11 - Friday, March 15

What to Wear

On Friday, students have the opportunity to get hair extensions, their hair sprayed with wash-out color, or paper crowns. To participate, return this permission slip to your teacher or the office by March 1st.

RCSD offers a Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) pull out program for 4th, 5th & 6th graders located at Clifford and Hoover Schools. 

Students may be referred to GATE by a teacher or parent, by March 16th.

Parents must complete a permission form for their student to be tested.  Click here for the online permission slip to test .  At the end of the survey, please check that you have seen the "Thank you for your survey" results page. If you do not see this page, then please go back and complete the survey again until you see this page. This confirms you have submitted the permission form accurately.

Mindful Parent Workshop

Thursday, March 7

7:00-8:30pm

Roy Cloud Library

Parents, let's lead the way in Roy Cloud's social-emotional learning initiative. This 90 minute workshop provides parents with an overview of the research and buzz behind mindfulness, and how simple strategies can improve your child’s well-being. Parents will gain tools to support their children in learning how to develop self-regulation and coping skills to manage stress. Presented by Carin Winter, CEO and Founder of Mission Be, Mindful Education.

Please RSVP here.

Heartfelt thanks to all who helped make Saturday's auction and dinner a roaring success! We are so grateful for the generosity of our community: from those of you who donated and created items, to the attendees who - dressed in their best - bid on those items and made raising money for Roy Cloud's students both exciting and fun. 

Sign Up to Purchase Auction Items Here

Did you forget to sign up for something at the auction? Or just couldn't make it? Now's your chance to sign up for some remaining parties, teacher opportunities and other treasures. Limited items available -- first come, first served.

This year's Fund-A-Need supports  social-emotional learning  for our children.  This  video   - starring current Roy Cloud students and produced by two talented alumni - introduced the initiative at Saturday's auction. Please take a moment to learn more and click here  if you would like to donate to support this important undertaking.

We'd like to offer a heartfelt thanks to the Grandparents and Kids Corner who contributed $4,500 to the Fund-A-Need.

To the entire auction team , whether your volunteer time spent was 4 or 40 hours, THANK YOU! Everything was beautiful, inspiring and successful. Many hands and hearts go into executing such a large event, which was done with grace and generosity. Each precious hour given to this event contributes to Roy Cloud’s thriving school environment.

A special thank you to auction team lead, Veronica Spencer-Palmer who has dedicated countless hours over the last 8 months on our behalf, for the betterment of the students and school. We deeply appreciate everything you have done in making Roy Cloud School, The Greatest School!

Roy Could Science Night is an interactive exploration of science and technology.

Thursday, March 14th, 2019  

5:30pm to 8:00pm

Roy Cloud MUB

Click here for tickets

Roy Cloud students (K-8) are invited. Parents are welcome to attend…but not required, unless kids are too little. $5 entrance fee paid in advance. Includes pizza, veggies, and water for dinner.

If you have questions or can help, please email Yvonne Sarles.

Boys and Girls 6-8th Grade Soccer - Registration Closes Today!

Practice Dates:  3/18/19-4/5/19, Practice times/days based on coach's availability

Season/Days/Times: 4/15/19-6/3/19                            

Games: Boys M/W, Girls T/TH at 4pm and 5:15pm

Location: Hoover/Kennedy/MIT/Garfield

Details and Registration

Soccer 3x3 Tournament and Skills Competition

Grades 6-8

March 30th at Red Morton

Register your team of 3 by March 21st

Registration Form

Junior Dribblers Basketball

Grades 2-3

4/8-5/5/19 at Red Morton

Registration closes 3/21

Details and Registration

The kinders dove into a new learning unit this week all about TREES! This is a review for them and they expertly went over all the tree parts and one brave friend from each class dressed up in a tree costume. The students then set out to compose a scientific drawing of a tree in the garden. I was so impressed by all the thought and detail that went into all their work. Next class we will discuss the functions of each tree part and what they do for the earth.

The second graders bravely returned to their decomposition experiments the class started over a month ago. The students placed various items in a plastic bag full of soil to observe if/how much the objects would change or break down. Ask your second grader what they found in their decomposition experiment!

NEEDED: 1 liter plastic bottles!!

I am looking for 1 liter plastic bottles to use for a class science experiment. If you have any empty liter bottles in your recycling, please send them with your students to class or leave them at the front desk. Thank you so much!

-Ms. Becca

Details and Registration Information

Feb 27 - Mar 2

Main & Elm Restaurant, 150 Elm Street, RWC

*mention this fundraiser when dining

Some ways to participate:

~ Plan a mom’s night out with your mom-crew, and meet at Main and Elm.

~ Take your family out instead of cooking.

~ Pick Main and Elm for that business lunch meeting on Thurs or Fri during the fundraiser.

~ Catch up with a friend over coffee.