Madrone Elementary

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! As we embark on this exciting journey of learning together, we want to emphasize the critical importance of regular attendance.

Did you know? Students who attend school regularly are more likely to:
-Build strong academic foundations
-Develop consistent learning routines
-Form meaningful relationships with peers and teachers
-Feel connected to our school community

Our goal this year is to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive, and that starts with being present. Even missing just 2 days a month can put your child at risk of falling behind academically.

Please help us make every day count by:
-Scheduling appointments outside school hours when possible
-Planning vacations during scheduled breaks
-Establishing consistent morning routines
-Communicating with us if your child will be absent

We're here to support your family! If you're facing challenges with attendance, please reach out to me at the District Office.

Looking forward to a wonderful year of learning together!

Sincerely,
Dr. Monica Fong
Program Manager in Student Services
mfong@rvusd.org
707-308-3729

2025 Madrone Walk-A-Thon: "Madrone Ohana: Walking the Aloha Way"
Logo Design Contest
Calling all Madrone Students!! We want YOU to create the logo for Madrone's Walk-A-Thon on Friday, September 26th! The winning logo will be showcased on Walk-A-Thon t-shirts and all promotional items.

Please follow these design guidelines:
• Open to all students, TK-6
• Incorporate the following slogans (both English and Spanish) in the design of your artwork/logo:
• Madrone Ohana: Walking the Aloha Way
Familia Madrone: Caminando al Estilo Aloha
• Relate artwork to theme/slogan. This will be a Hawaiian Theme so images in artwork can include but are not limited to characters, scene locations, action scenes, etc.
• Must use no more than 3 colors
• Pick colors that are bright and bold. We recommend using markers or another saturated medium, but colored pencils or crayons will work as well.
• Don't forget to include your full name, grade, and teacher on the back!
• Helpful artwork tips:
• Artwork should be centered on the paper and fill spaces with vibrant colors
• images and wording that are larger and more defined are easier to see and will transfer better
• Keep all wording at least one inch from edge of paper
• Erase unwanted marks and smudges
• Color darkly (if finished artwork can be seen clearly from across the room, the logo will transfer well)
Submit your logo to your teacher by Friday, August 29th
Get creative and have

We want to inform you that our phone service provider is currently experiencing a widespread outage affecting customers throughout the Americas, including our district's phone systems. As a result, some calls to our school offices may be dropped or unable to connect. Please be assured that: We maintain multiple communication channels for emergencies Our ability to contact emergency services remains unaffected We can still communicate with parents through our alternate systems The school sites and district office remains operational and accessible Our service provider has indicated they are working to resolve the issue, and we expect phone service to be restored shortly. You can monitor the current status of this outage at: https://status.ringcentral.com/

6th grade parents, We are proud to share that the Rincon Valley Union School District is recognized throughout the region for excellence in education on all its campuses. Spring Lake Middle School has been very successful, producing students who are confident, productive learners who are academically and socially prepared for high school. Secure your child's space and complete an online enrollment registration for the 2025-2026 School Year from October 21-December 8. See below for more information

Dear Rincon Valley Families, We hope this message finds you well as the new school year is fast approaching. The Rincon Valley Union School District Superintendent, Amy Jones, has recently notified the District that she is needing to take a medical leave of absence. We understand that this news may raise concerns, but please know that Amy is receiving the necessary care and support. During Amy's absence, the Board of Trustees has assigned Deputy Superintendent, Mike Herfurth, to serve in the role of Interim Superintendent. Mike brings a wealth of experience and dedication to this role, and we are confident in his ability to ensure continuity and stability within our District. We are sending this email as we understand the importance of clear communication during times of transition, and we assure you that Mike will work closely with the administrative team to maintain the high standards of education and support that our students deserve. We appreciate your understanding and support as we navigate this situation together. We wish Amy the best during her medical leave and we remain committed to keeping you informed about any updates and changes throughout the school year. We are looking forward to the new school year, and the staff is excited to see the students on August 14th. Rincon Valley Board of Trustees

In Person Board Meeting or Join Us on Zoom, Tuesday, March 12th: Board Meeting will be held at 1000 Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa Board Meeting Agenda Or Join us on Zoom: https://rvusd.zoom.us/j/92346101062#success

Reminder Spring Break is March 18-March 22, 2024!

Spring Break coming up! Thankfully we will not have to use the two potential Emergency Days, therefore Spring Break will be from Friday, March 17-Monday, March 27.

RVFC ("Rincon Valley Family Collaborative") is a forum for joint collaboration and communication between Rincon Valley Union School District and our families of students with disabilities. If you are a parent/guardian of a student with an IEP served by RVUSD or Rincon Valley Partnership, please join us on Monday, March 13th from 6-7pm via Zoom. Please note that there will be no meeting this Thursday, March 2nd as originally planned and the new date is Monday, March 13th. Please stay posted for the meeting topic and Zoom link!

Happy bus driver appreciation day! Thank you for keeping our students safe!

Congrats to Lea our Certificated Employee of the Month!

Congrats to Libby our Classified Employee of the Month!

To everyone celebrating the Lunar New Year! We hope the Year Of The Rabbit/Year Of The Cat brings peace & prosperity!

New TK/Kindergarten parents want to learn more about Rincon Valley? Join us on Zoom or in person at the District Office to discuss our upcoming Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten program. We will be highlighting the following: -Typical school day -Curriculum -Age eligibility -Registration -Extended care -Additional services -Any question you may have When: Wednesday, January 18th at 6pm Located in person or Zoom: RVUSD 1000, Yulupa Ave, Santa Rosa Or Zoom: https://rvusd.zoom.us/j/92346101062#success

Have a great Thanksgiving Break!

Parents and students in 4th-8th grade, please join us tonight at Madrone elementary at 6:00 pm for our digital citizenship night and screening of 'like' by Indieflix. If you cannot participate in person, you are invited to join via zoom using the following link. https://rvusd.zoom.us/j/94479621008?pwd=VDZUUnM4eFh6NXJFQkRwWS9wY1dXZz09 Discussion guides will be available at the event and can be downloaded using the following link. http://bit.ly/like_parent_guide

Calling all incoming 7th and 8th Graders! Spring Lake Middle School Enrollment starts October 24! As you know, the Rincon Valley Union School District is recognized throughout the region for excellence in education on all its campuses. Spring Lake Middle School has been very successful, producing students who are confident, productive learners who are academically and socially prepared for high school. https://www.rvusd.org/o/slms

Upcoming STEM Family Night! All students and families are invited to come and explore science, technology, engineering and math in an interactive and engaging environment. See the upcoming nights below!

RVFC ("Rincon Valley Family Collaborative") is a forum for joint collaboration and communication between Rincon Valley Union School District and our families of students with disabilities. If you are a parent/guardian of a student with an IEP served by RVUSD or Rincon Valley Partnership, please join us on Tuesday, October 4th from 6-7pm on Zoom. Spanish interpretation will be available. See attached flyer for more details on the meeting topics! Flier: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hUGVe8MGu28Z81mPBDJdYncup6zSFRmu/view

Labor Day! Reminder: No School, Monday September 5th