We're pleased to announce that Root Elementary was chosen as a grant recipient from the Fayetteville Public Education Foundation! The grant will fund "Coding Robots for Kids". This project will help students in the upper grades learn necessary coding skills as well as increase our project based learning. We can't wait to use them this Spring for coding as well as...
Calling all runners! The Cow Paddy Run is a fun annual event that will take place on Saturday, April 13th. It's comprised of a 5K and a 1K fun run at Gulley Park. The school with the most participants will receive $2,500 to help promote health and wellness and active lifestyles in school. I am challenging all Root runners to come out, participate, and help us be...
Kindergarten registration for Root Elementary is quickly approaching. This registration will take place at our Central Registration office located at 300 S. Ray Avenue in Fayetteville (not at Root school). For additional information, registration requirements, etc. please read HERE.
It's National School Breakfast Week from March 4-8, 2019. Choose to eat breakfast at school and you're automatically entered into the drawing for a chance to WIN A BIKE! Read more about the contest HERE.
The Root Spring Book Fair will be from March 11th to the 15th in the Root Library. These books are gently used and are priced to sell! Paperback books $2 and Hardback books are only $3...NO TAX!!! Hours are 7:45am - 3:30pm M-Th and 7:45am - 2:00pm on Friday. Proceeds will help our Root Library build a stronger collection for our students. Thank you for supporting...
This month, students and staff will sample Cheesy Chicken and Rice. Golden rice for the taste tests was grown at Ralston Family Farms in Atkins, Arkansas. Did you know there are more than 40,000 varieties of rice grown on every continent except Antarctica? Brown rice has the most nutritional value. Its rich in fiber and vitamins to give you long lasting energy. ...
Our school assembly today celebrated the achievements of Jackie Robinson. The production highlighted some of the best moments of his career and explained his role in ending segregation. Erin Schmidt, Director of Development for Bright Star, says she hopes the performance would help young audiences understand why it is important to stand up for what is right without...
Our friends at Apple Seeds recently hosted a 45-minute cooking class at Root Elementary. Students prepared a healthy snack and learned about the importance of making healthy food choices. This is a wonderful program that helps to educate and excite young students about the nutritional benefits of healthy eating. For additional information about Apple Seeds and...
Please enjoy the most recent newsletter on Kindness and Inclusion for Root Elementary parents and families.
Our character word for the month of January: Courage - the ability to face and overcome your fears with braveryClick here to read more...
Root Elementary is continually working to create critical thinkers for the future through our integration of STEM education. The four academic disciplines of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) pervade our everyday lives. Integrating these STEM activities allow students to increase their awareness and understanding in how to carry these...
This newsletter offers parents thoughts for working together with the school to help foster student success.
Please review the map for correct dismissal procedures. In the morning, car riders may be dropped off in the front or the back of the school. In the afternoon, ALL car riders are picked up in the back. Buses load in the front. Please don't use your cell phone while picking up and dropping off your students. Our students' safety is our priority!
Welcome back! Doors open at 7:15 am for breakfast and classes begin at 8:00!