The Koala

The Week of
December 12, 2025

What's Going on This Month?

December 15th - No School 

December 17th - School Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting at 1530

December 22 - January 2nd - No School - Winter Break

January 5th  - School Resumes

Reminders

· December 15th- No School (Professional Learning Day)

· Winter Break- December 22-January 4th. School resumes January 5th

· The bus lane is closed 0730-0815 (M,T,W,F), 0830-0915 (Thurs.) and 14:00-15:15 daily. Parking is not permitted at the front of the school during these times.

· Students arriving after 0815 or 0915 (late start Thursdays) are considered tardy and must be signed in by a parent or guardian in the front office.

· All transportation changes must be communicated in writing to your student’s teacher and please copy ramsteines.attendance@dodea.edu. · Please send proof of flu vaccines to our nurse at samantha.lundell@dodea.edu

· As we approach the cooler winter months, please remember that students are not permitted to carry any medication, including over-the-counter items in their backpacks or on them. All medications must be stored and administered through the nurse’s office and must be accompanied by a doctor’s note. Please note that cough drops are considered a form of medication and must also be handled through the nurse’s office.

· To help us maintain a safe and supervised environment during recess, we kindly ask that all visits conclude at the end of the lunch period.

· To ensure all students are accounted for, please avoid taking your child from the line during dismissal without notifying the teacher. Please wait until the class has exited and the teacher can dismiss your child safely.

PTA News

· Join the Yearbook Crew! Love memories and photos? Help put together this year’s yearbook! Fun, flexible, and totally rewarding. For more info, Email Jackee DeLaTorre: RES.pta.communications@gmail.com.

· Fall Photo Updates: As of 12/2, RES print photos have not yet arrived but are expected soon.

RES Families

As we approach the holiday season, we want to extend our warmest wishes to all of our families. May your celebrations be filled with joy, peace, and special moments with loved ones. Please stay safe, enjoy the break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in the new year for more learning and growth!

Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, December 15, as our staff will be participating in a Professional Learning Day. Thank you for your support as we continue to grow and learn together!

Music Department News

Winter Music Performances in the music classroom are coming up! All students are invited to "dress to impress" on their music performance date below. Mrs. Brackett will share the videos with parents. 1st grade students are requested to bring in a hat, mittens/gloves, and scarf for a special piece.

Dec 17- Costa/T.Muller, Fontaine/Davis, Rajkovacz

Winter Spirit Week
EFMP

UPK Lunch Menu

Monday - No School

Tuesday - BBQ turkey sliders, cherry tomato bowl, and fruit.

Wednesday - spaghetti and meat sauce, garlic baguette, spinach mandarin side salad, and fruit.

Thursday - All American breakfast with sausage, roasted potatoes, and fruit. 

Friday - Cowboy chicken burger, seasoned green peas, and fruit.

K-2 Lunch Menu

Monday - No School

Tuesday - Mini chicken corndogs, pork rib patty BBQ, or baked potato with BBQ turkey, seasoned corn or cherry tomato bowl, and fruit.

Wednesday - Spaghetti marinara, spaghetti and meat sauce, or cheesy breadsticks, Italian green beans or spinach mandarin salad, and fruit.

Thursday - Egg and Cheese sandwich, All American breakfast with sausage, or chicken and waffles, baked beans or roasted potatoes, and fruit.

Friday - Cowboy chicken burger, Spanish meatballs and rice or southwester salad, seasoned green peas or cucumber/tomato salad, and fruit.

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Activities

Ramstein Elementary School offers some after school clubs for students on Wednesdays after school. Currently, we have chess club and science club. Be sure to check our school newsletter for new club sign ups when they happen.

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School Administrators

School Hours

Grade Regular Hours Late Start 
PK- 2nd Grade

8:10 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.

M-T-W-F

Thursday

9:10 a.m. - 2:40 p.m. 

Main Office

7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

(Monday - Friday)

Summer Hours

9:00 - 3:00

(Monday - Friday)

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