Monthly Calendar

The Rhoades School will be collecting new unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. Donations can be dropped off at any campus and are due by Tuesday, December 19. Donated toys will be distributed by the US Marine Corps to children in the San Diego area.

This is a Rhoades community event open to all families.  Help support The Rhoades School Girl Rising Club and girls’ education around the world!

Funds raised from this school-wide talent show allow Girl Rising to continue its monthly education sponsorship of Sonia in Guatemala, Shimu and Fatema in Bangladesh, and Yantsie in the Philippines.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.rhoadesfoundation.org/girlrising.

This event is virtual via Zoom.  Zoom ID will be emailed the week prior to the event.

The MS Parent Talk is an opportunity for MS parents to meet with Mrs. Pate, learn about current happenings, and engage with one another in a casual setting.  Meetings will rotate between in person and virtual to accommodate different schedules.

All Lower School parents are invited to remain on campus after student drop-off to enjoy coffee and conversation with Ms. Vazquez and Mrs. Lester.

Inquiring and applying families for TK/K for the 2024/25 school year are invited to attend this event showcasing the Lower School campus as well as specialty classes.

7th & 8th grade students volunteer at Casa de Amistad at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church.   Students must have permission slip on file.  See Dr. Watts for more details.

Preschool – 11:30 a.m.
TK, K and 1 – 11:00 a.m.
Grades 2 and 3 – 11:15 a.m.
Grades 4 and 5 – 11:30 a.m.
Grades 6, 7 and 8 – 11:45 a.m.

Childcare will be available for Lower School & Middle School students after dismissal to 5:30 PM for $40. There is no after-school enrichment classes or private music lessons. There is no childcare for Preschool students on December 8 and students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. Lower School & Middle School students who are currently enrolled in the 5 day Extended Day Program do not need to pay the $40 fee. Space is limited, all participants (including those already enrolled in the 5 Day Extended Day Program) MUST sign up by the end of the day on Thursday, December 7. Ordo School Lunches and Pizza Friday will not be available. Please remember to provide your child(ren) with a lunch and a snack.

To sign up, email the following individuals:

Lower School: Nicole Rollinson, nrollinson@rhoadesschool.com

Middle School: Trinity Castaneda, tcastaneda@rhoadesschool.com

All Preschool parents are invited to enjoy coffee and chat with Ms. Vazquez and Miss Cheryl after student drop-off.

2024 Math Kangaroo Competition
The Rhoades School will be hosting the 2024 Math Kangaroo Competition. The contest will take place on March 21, 2024, from 3:30-4:45 p.m. at the Lower School.  Math Kangaroo USA is a national nonprofit organization with a mission of helping students love math. For 25 years, Math Kangaroo has organized an annual international mathematical competition for thousands of students in Grades 1-12. Math Kangaroo’s focus is teaching students new strategies for solving word and logic problems, helping them with critical thinking, and gaining confidence in the classroom. You can find more information about the Math Kangaroo Competition here. The deadline to register for Math Kangaroo is December 15, 2023.

The steps to register:

1. Go to: MATH KANGAROO REGISTRATION PAGE
2. Log in with your username and password (for returning participants) or create an account (new participants)
3. Type “The Rhoades School” in the search bar
4. Select “The Rhoades School – Session One (Encinitas, CA)”
5. Click the “Register” button and proceed with payment

We will be having some holiday fun as a class on Friday, December 15! We will have a pajama party, cookie decorating, sing a long, and games.

The Rhoades School will be collecting new unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots. Donations can be dropped off at any campus and are due by Tuesday, December 19. Donated toys will be distributed by the US Marine Corps to children in the San Diego area.