Communication

Staying Connected Weekly Email

E-mail blasts are sent out on Sunday evenings, via ParentSquare. They will highlight events for the week as well as give you a preview of what is to come. If your e-mail is up to date, with the office,  you will receive these weekly updates.

Friday Folders 

Each student has a Friday Folder, which will be sent home weekly and should be returned to school on Monday. Friday Folders will include your child's work, school papers, and district flyers.

Rosemount Elementary Web Site                             

• • School calendar.

  • Links to district information and services.

  • Academic web sites for students.

  • Community information.

  • RESPTO ~ our family group who help to plan and organize events

  • Grade level pages and information

  • Fastest way to obtain breaking district news

  • Parent Handbook

  • RES Supertube and live streaming events

Grade Level and Classroom Updates

Many teachers create weekly and/or monthly classroom newsletters. These newsletters are sent home with students and provide information about classroom events and student learning. Teachers will also communicate via ParentSquare.

E-Mail 

• • Email addresses are firstname.lastname@district196.org. 

    • As a staff we have an agreement to reply to e-mails within two school days.

      • Use of e-mail at Rosemount Elementary School: We value effective communication at our school. The use of e-mail has increased over the last few years. Most of our staff members do not have their e-mail accounts open during the school day while they are working with students.  If your need to communicate with a staff member is urgent, please call the school office (651-423-7690) and we will relay your message to the appropriate person.

    • Do not leave messages requiring a timely response, such as a change is student dismissal. Teachers may not have the opportunity to check their email before the end of the school day or they may have a substitute teacher. 

    • All urgent messages should be directed to the school office and we will relay your message to the appropriate person.

School Visits 

Parents are always welcome to visit Rosemount Elementary. 

• • If you would like to observe in the classroom, please schedule your visit with the teacher at least 24 hours in advance. 

  • You must check in at the office before entering the instructional areas. 

  • All visitors must wear a provided visitor badge.

Infinite Campus

District 196 offers a portal service for parents to access academic, transportation and health information about their children. 

• • Rosemount Elementary parents need to update their account yearly.

    • Emergency information.

    • Permission for the nurse to administer acetaminophen.

    • Permission to use the internet. 

  • If you need an Infinite Campus account, call the school office.

Report Cards 

• • Posted in your Infinite Campus account.

  • Report cards operate on a trimester system.

    • • December, March and June

  • We do not print paper copies of report cards.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Conferences are an important time for families. You will learn about your child's progress, have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss plans for continued growth and improvement.  Formal conferences are held twice yearly: fall and winter. Evening and day appointments are available. You will be asked to sign up for a conference appointment via PTC Fast, an online scheduling program. You may also make appointments to meet with non classroom teachers by contacting them directly via e-mail. 

The Spotlight 

 is published quarterly at the District Office. The SPOTLIGHT communicates information to all citizens in the district. Items such as a district calendar, upcoming events, summaries of School Board meetings, etc. are printed for  your information. If you do not receive the SPOTLIGHT, call 651-423-7700.