The Koala
February 12th - UPK - K Bingo Night (Sold Out)
February 13th - No School - Holiday
February 16th- No School - President's Day
February 17th - No School Q3 CCR Teacher Training
February 27 - Kaffe and Kuchen
· 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.
RES PTA have some exciting events and opportunities coming up mark your calendars and don’t miss out!
UPK & Kindergarten Bingo Night
Join us for a fun-filled Bingo Night on February 12th 3:45-5:30 . Pre-purchased entry is required (no tickets at the door). Get yours here: https://ramsteinelementary.givebacks.com/shop?category=797619aa-1ce1-4b68-beba-e8022def40b9
Field Day T-Shirts – Pre-Orders Only! Purchase is optional.
Field Day 2026 shirts featuring “Koalas of the Caribbean” are now available! Youth shirts: $10 | Adult shirts: $15. Order yours at:https://ramsteinelementary.givebacks.com/shop?category=a93d70f2-b129-4603-9c50-1aae76b8e6a1
Yearbook – $40 Order your yearbook now to have it delivered to the school as part of a bulk order, with an estimated arrival in May. Please note: If you anticipate moving before April, you must wait until the ship-to-home option becomes available, as delivery changes cannot be accommodated. Order yours at: https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1016984179771338
For the safety of our students and community, the main entrance of Ramstein Elementary School will be closed to all traffic from 0730-0815 (M,T,W,F), 0830-0915 (Thurs.) and 1400-1515 daily.
Please do not park or wait at the entrance during these times. Doing so blocks access to emergency vehicles if they need to enter the campus.
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe and ensuring our campus remains accessible in case of emergency.
Field Day note for Pre-K families: Please note that our Pre-K students will not be participating in Field Day. Pre-K classrooms will follow their regular schedule on this day with developmentally appropriate activities.
This is a friendly reminder of several upcoming dates and important information as we move through February.
Morning Arrival Reminder
To help ensure a smooth and successful start to the day, we kindly ask families to build in enough time during the morning routine to have students arrive before 8:15 a.m. Arriving on time allows students to:
- Walk in with their classmates
- Get settled into their learning environment
- Begin instruction calmly and confidently
Attendance
- If your child will be absent, please email the Ramstein Attendance (RamsteinES.Attendance@dodea.edu)
Monday - No School
Tuesday - No School
Wednesday - Sweet and sour meatball bowl, seasoned carrots and fruit.
Thursday - Cheese pizza, seasoned broccoli and fruit.
Friday - Beef nachos, seasoned corn and fruit
Monday - No School
Tuesday - No School
Wednesday - Sweet and sour meatball bow or chicken veggie dumplings, seasoned carrots or celery sticks, and fruit.
Thursday -Cheese pizza or market salad with chicken, seasoned broccoli or pizza beans, and fruit.
Friday - Beef or chili cheese nachos or fish sticks, cherry tomato bowl or seasoned corn, and fruit.