The Koala
January 15th - End of Quarter 2
January 15th - 1st and 2nd Grade Bingo Night
January 16th - No School - Teacher Workday
January 19th - No School - MLK Jr. Day
January 23rd - Q2 STAR Student Celebration
· 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.
Bingo Night We’re excited to host Family Bingo Nights just for our school families! These fun-filled evenings are designed for children to play with an adult chaperone and enjoy a night of games, prizes, and community.
- January 15, 4:00-530 – 1st & 2nd Grade Families
- February 12, 4:00-530 – UPK and Kinder Families
Entry goes on sale January 5, To ensure as many families as possible can participate, families with children in multiple grades may attend either night, but we kindly ask that each family choose only one evening to attend.
Volunteers Needed & Appreciated! These events are only possible with the help of our amazing parent and staff volunteers. As a thank-you: Volunteers will receive a free meal and their child will receive free Bingo entry. More details about tickets, meals, and volunteer sign-ups will be shared soon!
Prize Collection Drive- beginning January 5. Unopened holiday gifts, duplicate items, or “extras” your family may have received. Donations will be used as prizes for Bingo and future actives. We are accepting, New toys, games or activities and Kid-friendly items appropriate for elementary age kiddos. All donated items should be new and unused.
Volunteer Opportunities- Thursdays 15th and 22nd at 1230-230. No PTA membership required, we will be getting ready for upcoming activities. New Year’s Volunteer orientation and social January 29th at 1230.
Be sure to follow our Facebook to stay up to date:
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Bingo 15 January Volunteer Sign Up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ADAE23A5F9C70-61256985-1stand
Bingo 12 February Volunteers Sign Up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ADAE23A5F9C70-61320696-upkand
Welcome Back & Happy New Year!
We hope you had a restful and joyful holiday season. As we welcome 2026, we are filled with excitement for the learning, growth, and opportunities ahead. Thank you for being an essential part of our school family. Your support and partnership make all the difference.
Monday - Hamburger or Cheeseburger, glazed carrots, and fruit.
Tuesday - Beef Kabab, green apple slaw, and milk
Wednesday - Cheese nachos, cucumber, and fruit.
Thursday - Pepperoni pizza, sweet potato fries, and fruit.
Friday - No School
Monday - Hamburger or cheeseburger, salad, or sushi fish sticks, glazed carrots or ranch fries, and fruit.
Tuesday - Wings, pork riblet doener, or beef kebab, seasoned corn or green apple slaw, and fruit.
Wednesday - Beef, cheese or chicken nachos, cucumber coins or ranchero beans, and fruit.
Thursday -Cheese or pepperoni pizza, or patty melt, sweet potatoes or dark green salad, and fruit.
Friday - No School