The Koala
- September 29 - No School - Professional Learning Day
- September 30- School Advisory Committee Meeting
- School Wide Health Screenings (pre-k through 2nd grade)- October 2-6
- October 10th- No School- School Holiday
- October 13th- No School- Columbus Day
Save the Date: Fall Festival sponsored by PTA will be held on October 23, 4pm–6pm. Candy Collection boxes will be available at the main entrances of building 996.
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Please help your child keep their toys at home. Toys can easily get lost at school, and we want to keep everyone’s day happy and worry-free. Don’t worry—there will be plenty of fun with friends and learning at school!
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Breakfast starts at 0750 and ends at 0815. Please allow enough time in your morning routine for your child to get breakfast and eat.
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Students should not arrive before 0745 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday) and 0845 on Thursdays since there is no adult supervision until those times.
A Note from Nurse Sam:
If your child wakes up feeling sick, please keep them home to rest and get better. This helps them recover faster and keeps everyone at school healthy. Thank you for your support!
We love our community’s pets, but for safety and liability reasons pets are not allowed on campus during the school day, including arrival and dismissal. This applies even if a pet is leashed or carried.
Please take a few minutes to talk with your child about bus safety—staying seated, using quiet voices, and keeping hands and feet to themselves. Working together helps keep every ride safe and smooth!
We will begin welcoming visitors to lunch on Monday, September 30. Feel free to visit any day after Monday, September 30. Please remember all visitors must check in at the front office.
To help us ensure all students get home safely, please communicate any transportation changes before 10:30 AM. Updates should be shared with your child’s teacher and the attendance mailbox (RamsteinES.Attendance@dodea.edu). Timely communication allows us to notify staff and students without last-minute confusion. Thank you for your cooperation!
Warmly,
Your RES Admin Team
The School Advisory Committee (SAC) plays a vital role in shaping the educational experience at DoDEA schools. Mandated by federal law (Section 928 of Title 20 and Section 2164(d) of Title 10), SACs are established to enhance the learning environment through collaboration and community engagement.
Composed of parents, teachers, and other stakeholders, the SAC advises school leadership and installation advisory committees on key school-related matters. Its mission includes:
- Advising on Policies and Programs: Recommending actions that support effective educational policies.
- Fostering Collaboration: Encouraging communication among administrators, military leaders, parents, and students.
- Addressing Issues: Coordinating efforts to identify and resolve school-level challenges.
- Enhancing Educational Outcomes: Supporting initiatives that improve student experiences and academic success.
RES is currently seeking volunteers for the following SAC roles:
- Vice Chairperson: Supports the Chairperson and attends all meetings.
- Member (Parent/guardian/sponsor, DoDEA employee) The SAC is composed of an equal number of locally elected parents and full-time professional school employees
Interested? Please email: brandi.howard@dodea.edu by September 19th. If you are parent, sponsor or guardian, please include the following:
Subject line: SAC
Message:
Child’s name
Grade Level
Quarter 1 SAC Meeting will be held on September 30th at 1530, building 996, room 125.
I am Mrs. Buford — or as the students love to call me, Mrs. Busy Bee! I am the school counselor for Grades K & 1, but my support extends to all students across the school. I assist students with building strong social-emotional skills, navigating friendships, managing big feelings, and developing positive behaviors. I also support students’ academic growth, encourage kindness and resilience, and work closely with teachers and families to ensure every child feels safe, seen, and supported. You can reach me at erica.buford@dodea.edu; I typically reply within 24 hours.
Hi! I'm Tawnya Davis, your Part-Time School Counselor for 1st Grade. I support our first graders with social-emotional learning, conflict resolution, and personal growth, helping them thrive both in and out of the classroom. You can reach me at tawnya.davis@dodea.edu. I typically respond within 1–2 school days.
I'm Julie Sullivan, the school counselor at Ramstein Elementary School. While I primarily work with kindergarten and 2nd grade, I support the social-emotional, behavioral, and academic development of all students through classroom lessons, small group sessions, and individual counseling. Please feel free to contact me at julie.sullivan@dodea.edu—I will respond within 24–48 hours.
Hello. We are your Military Family Life Counselor, MFLC, team. Ms. Aleta Nims (2nd grade, Kinder, and Pre-K) and Mr. Eric Hunter (1st grade, Kinder, and Pre-K). We provide short term nonmedical counseling services to military youth and their families, individually or in small groups, focusing on social skills, transition assistance, communication, day-to-day issues and help you connect to community referrals as needed. You can reach us at the cell phones below or through your student's teacher or the front office at RES. You should expect a response within 24 hours. We look forward to the opportunity to serve your child and family.
Aleta Nims
0160-465-3054
Eric Hunter
0151-442-74868
Monday - No School
Tuesday - Cheeseburger, oven fries and baked beans, and fruit.
Wednesday - Penne Mac and cheese, seasoned green peas and bell pepper strips, and fruit.
Thursday - Pepperoni pizza, seasoned broccoli and carrot dippers, and fruit.
Friday - Hot ham and cheese sandwich, cucumber coins and dark green side salad, and fruit.
Monday - No School
Tuesday - Cereal or ham and cheese croissant, juice, fruit, and milk
Wednesday - Sunbutter jelly sandwich and yogurt cup or pancakes, juice, fruit, and milk
Thursday - muffin with smoothie or pancake sausage bites, juice or milk
Friday - Cereal, breakfast taco, juice, fruit, and milk
Monday - No School
Tuesday - Triple meat or cheese pizza, or chicken and veggie dumplings, dark green side salad or seasoned broccoli and fruit.
Wednesday - Beef or chicken fiesta bowl or penne mac & cheese, street corn or celery sticks, and fruit.
Thursday - hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled chicken sandwich, oven fries or cucumber tomato salad, and fruit.
Friday - Chicken and waffles, ham and cheese biscuit or fish sticks, baked beans or savory sweet potato fries, and fruit.
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