Planning Ahead: Next week is Read Across America Week! We have lots of fun and engaging activities planned for our students as we celebrate Literacy Week. To help us celebrate, we'll have a dress up day each day. Check out the plans for each day and start planning your attire!

Dear Rhodes Family,
Please join us tonight at Sonic on Hwy 90 across from the Big Lots parking lot for our Spirit night.
Come between 4:00 and 8:00 PM. You must tell the workers that you are from Rhodes when you order!
Please join us tonight at Sonic on Hwy 90 across from the Big Lots parking lot for our Spirit night.
Come between 4:00 and 8:00 PM. You must tell the workers that you are from Rhodes when you order!

This is a reminder that the last day to order a yearbook is Friday, February 6th. Remember, you can order the yearbooks online too. The cost is $37.

This is just a reminder that tickets for the Sweetheart Dance are still available. The dance is next Friday, Feb 6 from 5-7pm. There will be a live DJ, refreshments, photo opportunity, prize raffles, and fun items for sale. Money and forms can be sent in to your child’s teacher or tickets can be purchased at the front office. We look forward to seeing you on the dance floor and thank you for supporting our Kindergarten team!

Good Evening Families,
As part of the district's efforts to identify and provide services for students who qualify for McKinney-Vento/Homeless Services, we are sending a second wave of Student Housing Questionnaire forms. Your student should bring home a green residency form this week. Only one form per family needs to be completed. We would like to have all forms returned by February 6th.
Thank you for your help with this!
As part of the district's efforts to identify and provide services for students who qualify for McKinney-Vento/Homeless Services, we are sending a second wave of Student Housing Questionnaire forms. Your student should bring home a green residency form this week. Only one form per family needs to be completed. We would like to have all forms returned by February 6th.
Thank you for your help with this!
The Florida Department of Education is seeking feedback from families with students served through Exceptional Student Education. The survey takes just a few minutes to complete but the parent feedback is valuable!

SAVE the DATE: The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Rhodes Elementary next week! See the flyer for details!

Our Annual Sweetheart Dance is coming up soon! See the flyer for details on this popular event. Flyers for this event will also go home tomorrow with all students. Money can either be sent to classroom teachers or parents can stop by the front office to purchase tickets. Please note- due to limited capacity, tickets are limited and sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Rhodes Elementary School Families,
The Milton Police Department received an anonymous call regarding a possible threat to Hobbs Middle School.
Out of an abundance of caution, our school is currently in a secure facility while law enforcement investigates. All students and staff are safe, and there is no immediate danger at this time.
We are working closely with law enforcement and will provide updates as more information becomes available. Law enforcement is on site at Hobbs Middle School.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as safety remains our top priority. Thank you for your continued support.
The Milton Police Department received an anonymous call regarding a possible threat to Hobbs Middle School.
Out of an abundance of caution, our school is currently in a secure facility while law enforcement investigates. All students and staff are safe, and there is no immediate danger at this time.
We are working closely with law enforcement and will provide updates as more information becomes available. Law enforcement is on site at Hobbs Middle School.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as safety remains our top priority. Thank you for your continued support.
5th Grade Families,
This is a reminder that the deadline to turn in your 5th grade ads is quickly approaching... January 16th. If you need a new form, please contact your child's teacher.
This is a reminder that the deadline to turn in your 5th grade ads is quickly approaching... January 16th. If you need a new form, please contact your child's teacher.

This is a reminder of our upcoming Holiday Dance. There are still tickets available! See the flyer for details.

It's not too late to get the early bird yearbook price of $35.00 with free name personalization. To get your book personalized, you must order online and this must be done no later than December 18th. After December 18th, personalization will not be available and yearbook price will increase to $37.00. So, order your student's memories soon!

Next week, we will be celebrating the holidays with four days of Winter Holiday Spirit Days. We invite our students to join in on our dress up spirit days.

We would like to thank a few local artist for sharing their talents with our Jr. Panthers . Over the past few months, these ladies have added beautiful murals to our campus.
Madison Ellis, a former Jr. Panther, and her friend Emily Ward designed and painted a mural in our our music room. Colbie Leach, an art student at Pace High School designed and painted a mural for our PE pavilion.
Thank you again , ladies! We appreciate you freely giving of your time and talents!
Madison Ellis, a former Jr. Panther, and her friend Emily Ward designed and painted a mural in our our music room. Colbie Leach, an art student at Pace High School designed and painted a mural for our PE pavilion.
Thank you again , ladies! We appreciate you freely giving of your time and talents!


Our Holiday Dance is coming up soon! Tickets go on sale tomorrow. Flyers went home with students before the break with more information on how to purchase tickets. Due to safety regulations, we must limit the sale of tickets to 375 people. They are sold on a first-come, first-sold basis.

Field Day 2025 Schedule:
Thursday, Nov. 20th:
7:30-9:00 First Grade
9:15 – 10:45 Kindergarten
11:30 – 1:00 Second Grade
Friday, Nov. 21st:
7:30 – 9:00 Fourth Grade
9:15 – 10:45 Fifth Grade
11:30 – 1:00 Third Grade
Thursday, Nov. 20th:
7:30-9:00 First Grade
9:15 – 10:45 Kindergarten
11:30 – 1:00 Second Grade
Friday, Nov. 21st:
7:30 – 9:00 Fourth Grade
9:15 – 10:45 Fifth Grade
11:30 – 1:00 Third Grade

Our School Advisory Council will meet next Wednesday afternoon. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend.

Parents, don't forget about the Dental Sealant Program that is available for 1st , 3rd and 5th grades this year at Rhodes.
Your child should have brought home a packet of information last month with consent forms included.
Please fill out both forms and return soon because the clinic starts in November.
Your child should have brought home a packet of information last month with consent forms included.
Please fill out both forms and return soon because the clinic starts in November.

This is a reminder that schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th in honor of Veterans' Day.

Fall Festival is quickly approaching! It's scheduled for Friday, November 7th from 4:30-7:30. In preparation for this event, we are seeking donations to help our booths be a great success. Please see the flyer for details.

