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Roadrunner Elementary

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1. What is a "Rockin Roadrunner"

"Rockin Roadrunner" is one of our positive behavior support programs. When a student has demonstrated "A Behavior that Rocked!!!", they are given a notice of recognition. Weekly we hold a drawing for the "Rockin Roadrunner" of the week!

2. What time does school dismiss on Fridays?

School is dismissed at 1:45 pm on Friday's

3. When should I keep my child home from school for illness?

1. Any child who has had a fever of 100 degrees or over should not return to school until 24 hours of normal temperature have passed.

2. Active, heavy coughing with a runny nose and sneezing.

3. Any child who vomits should not return to school until 24 hours have
passed with no vomiting.

4. Do no come to school if experiencing diarrhea.

4. Are the children getting recess before school starts?

Yes! Please be no earlier than 8:40 am when arriving at school, remember to wear warm clothing, and be advised that on rainy days the gates will not open until 8:50 am. Students riding the bus will remain on the bus during bad weather until the gates open.

5. What is happening with “Perfect Attendance”?

We are recognizing the children with perfect attendance quarterly.

6. How can I get in touch with my child’s teacher?

Call the main Roadrunner office at 616-6363. We are making every attempt to NOT interrupt classrooms during the school day. Sally or Tina will take your message and relay it to the proper individual. You may also click on the staff directory on this web-page and e-mail your child's teacher.

7. How can parents and grandparents get involved in helping in classrooms?

First, speak with your child’s teacher and find out how you can best help them (special events, sharing your special talents, or help each week). Next, see Tina in the front office to sign a volunteer agreement. Once it’s approved by Ms. Armenta, you may begin to help!

8. How do I register my student for school at Roadrunner?

If you’re moving to Roadrunner from another school you should have already filled out withdrawl forms at the old school. When you come to the front office at Roadrunner we will give you paperwork to complete. You will also need 2 pieces of mail to verify your current address, immunization history , birth certificate and for the registration forms to be completed. We will, in most cases, be able to start your child 24 hours after receiving the completed information. Please call the front office at 616-6363 if you have questions.

9. How will I know ahead of time what holidays are coming up during the school year?

Go to the MUSD Home page, put your cursor over schools, and slide down the drop-down list to click on the appropriate calendar.

10. How do I excuse my child’s absences?

Call 616-6363. Remember, if you’re going on vacation, you ALSO need to notify the school office. You must call prior to your absence in order for it to be excused.

11. Do you offer before and after school care?

Our LEAP program offers childcare from 6:00 am until 6:00 pm. Please call 616-6380 for more information.

12. What types of communication are there between school and home?

Our web-site, our monthly newsletters, our Tuesday Newsday folders, e-mail, phone calls, conferences, bulletins on the marquis, and by asking your child what’s going on!

13. What grade levels are taught at Roadrunner?

Preschool through 6th grades.

14. How can I find out about what’s going on at Roadrunner outside of the school day? (Dinners, movie nights, interest group meetings…)

On our school home page please check our calendar of events. Special and upcoming events will be highlighted as the dates approach.

15. Does Roadrunner collect soup labels, ink cartridges, box tops for education, and pop tabs?

Yes, we collect all of these things! Our PTO and committee groups are involved in keeping up with all of these causes!

16. How does your parent-pick up line work?

At the end of the day we release parent pick-up students first. You simply pull up in the circular drive, stay in your vehicle, and we will match your child up with you as you pull around. Please remember to always stay in your vehicle in the parent pick-up/drop-off lane, and keep the traffic flowing smoothly by pulling as far forward towards the playground as possible, and moving out of the lane once you have your child with you.

17. Why should I make a tax credit donation to Roadrunner, and how do I do it?

A tax credit donation is a terrific way for you to help your school and to earn a tax credit in the process. You have the option to specify in which way you would like your donation to be used (tutoring program, music program, etc.) You can access the tax credit donation form by visiting the MUSD home page and clicking on the tax credit link.

18. How do I get to Roadrunner School from Tucson?

1. The easiest way to get to Roadrunner from Tucson is to take the highway to the Avra Valley exit. You will travel about 14 miles on Avra Valley Road, then turn right on Anway Road. Turn left on Calle Carmela.
2. If you take the Marana exit you will go to the left at the bottom of the off-ramp, under the over-pass and around the curve. At the statue in front of the circle K you will turn to the right on Marana Road. Several miles up turn left at the stop sign onto Trico/Marana Road. Turn right at El Tiro, left at Anway, right at Calle Carmela.

19. How do I apply for free/reduced price lunches?

You will receive an application in your enrollment packet, or you can pick up an application in the front office.