Text Box: IMPORTANT NEWS FROM YOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Text Box: RTR Elementary Amy Christensen, Principal 441 Duluth Avenue Ruthton, MN 56170 Phone: 507-658-3301 1-800-430-6429 Fax: 507-658-3589 Text Box: COMING SOON: Feb. 11      After School Science Class                   After School Math Class Feb. 12      After School Valentine Crafts Class Feb. 13      PTSA Fundraiser orders arrive Feb. 15      Recycling Presentation                   PTSA Sock Hop, 7 to 8:30pm Feb. 18      NO SCHOOL Feb. 19      After School AR/Computer Class                   After School Reading Class Feb. 25      After School Science Class                   After School Math Class Feb. 26      After School 4-H Class Feb. 27      Spring Pictures   Text Box: Please note the time change!!  Club Choice delivery will be February 13th.  You must pick up your orders at the elementary school between 3pm and 6pm that day.   We really appreciate you helping the PTSA out!   It’s still not too late to join the RTR Elementary PTSA.  The official membership form is due in February.  Join by paying your $5 membership dues.  Dues are needed to not only become an official group but also to allow us to participate in programming such as the “Reflections” program.  There are various ways to volunteer within the PTSA.  You can attend meetings, help with fundraising or activities supervision (example: Sock Hop, Hamsters play), help make needed things (example Green Eggs & Ham for “I love to read” month), and volunteer (example: reading to classes).  We do need a few more to become members in order to make our group official.  Please consider joining our PTSA and help make a difference in our children’s lives.   Text Box: Oops!  There was a mistake in the district newsletter.  The PTSA Sock Hop is Friday, Feb. 15th.  There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, Feb. 18th. Text Box: Reminder from the Office:  Your child(ren)’s lunch account needs to be up-to-date in order for them to participate in their class’ Valentine’s Day Party next week. Text Box: RTR Elementary has 3 confirmed cases of influenza B.  We would like to ensure this virus does not spread further.  We have disinfected surfaces and continue to stress proper hand washing and the use of hand sanitizer.  Remind your child(ren) of proper hygiene too.