Rudolph Gordon School's Weekly Parent Communication
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Week of December 1, 2025
Week of December 1, 2025
Happy Thanksgiving, Gator Families!
As we head into the holiday break, I want to share how grateful we are for the opportunity to serve your children and your families each day. November has been an incredible month at Rudolph Gordon School—filled with fine arts performances, field trips, Thanksgiving meals, and countless moments that remind us just how special our community truly is. It has certainly been a busy season, but every moment has been meaningful, and we are so thankful to walk alongside your students as they learn, grow, and shine.
When we return from the break, we will officially step into December and begin closing out the first semester of the 2025–2026 school year—wild to think about! The weeks ahead are full of events and celebrations, so please take a moment to review the upcoming dates listed below to help you stay on track.
Important Dates – December at RGS
Important Dates – December at RGS
December 1–5:
• RGS Spirit Week (see graphic below for dress-up days)
• Holiday Shop (check classroom newsletters for your child’s shopping time)
December 2:
• Middle School Orchestra & Chorus Concert – 6:00 PM
December 4:
• Basketball vs. Woodmont Middle – 5:30 & 6:30 PM
December 5:
• Middle School Dance – 3:00–5:00 PM
December 8:
• 5th Grade Wax Museum (see classroom newsletter for details)
• Elementary Winter Concert – 6:00 PM
December 9:
• Basketball vs. Mauldin Middle – 5:30 & 6:30 PM
December 11:
• ELA Benchmark Testing (2nd–8th Grades)
December 12:
• Science Benchmark (4th & 6th Grades)
December 16:
• Math Benchmark (2nd–8th Grades)
• Basketball @ Hillcrest High – 5:30 & 6:30 PM
• 6th Grade Winter Band Concert – 6:00 PM
December 17:
• 5th Grade Holiday Parties (students only)
December 18:
• 3rd & 4th Grade Holiday Parties (students only)
• 5th Grade Nutcracker Field Trip
• Basketball vs. Beck – 5:30 & 6:30 PM
December 19:
• Kindergarten–2nd Grade Holiday Parties (RSVP for parents attending)
Wishing each of you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving surrounded by family, friends, and gratitude. We are thankful for you and look forward to an exciting December together!
Your principal,
Meredith Welch
❄️Elementary Holiday Parties ❄️
❄️Elementary Holiday Parties ❄️
Parent Check-In Procedures for K–2: Parents attending parties in K, 1st, or 2nd should complete the visitor form to support safety measures and expedite early dismissals on the 19th.
Parent Check-In Procedures for K–2: Parents attending parties in K, 1st, or 2nd should complete the visitor form to support safety measures and expedite early dismissals on the 19th.
Important to Note: Students will be counted for a full day of attendance, regardless of an early dismissal. K-2nd grade students will be signed out from their classroom. Older siblings being signed out will be coordinated at the main atrium.
Important to Note: Students will be counted for a full day of attendance, regardless of an early dismissal. K-2nd grade students will be signed out from their classroom. Older siblings being signed out will be coordinated at the main atrium.
💡 Virtual Parent Session: Helping Your Child Shine in Reading & Math
💡 Virtual Parent Session: Helping Your Child Shine in Reading & Math
Parents of 3rd–5th graders—thank you to those who were able to join us online for a fun and practical session all about supporting your child’s learning! If you were unable to join or want a recap, take a peek at the video and presentation.
Volunteer Opportunities: Below are upcoming volunteer opportunities to support the school and our teachers!
Student Holiday Shoppe Volunteers (Dec. 1-5): Sign up to help using the linked SignUp Genius.
Student Holiday Shoppe (Dec. 1-5): The PTA is excited to be hosting our third annual Student Holiday Shoppe, December 1-5, during the school day.
Kindergarten-5th grade schedule below
Grades six through eight are able to shop any morning during the week after checking in with their homeroom teacher.
RGS School Calendar
RGS School Calendar
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