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Rose Acres Elementary School is located off Creve Coeur Mill Road, close to Interstates 70 and 270, in Maryland Heights. Subdivisions in the Rose Acres attendance area include Pheasant Run, Meadow Park, David Meadows, West Glen Estates, and Chatham Village. Condominiums include McKelvey Manor, Parkside Condominiums, and Carriage Parc Condominiums.
  
 
Rose Acres Vision Statement
We are committed to fostering an exciting learning atmosphere that encourages the healthydevelopment of each student, academically as well as socially. Through a cooperative partnership of students, parents,community, and staff in a climate of acceptance, we believe children will become productive citizens who:
- love learning,
- possess a respect for self, others, the environment,
- and demonstrate service to the community.
  
 
Some of the special programs/activities you will find at Rose Acres include:
  
 

Programs That Support Learning in Communication Arts, Mathematics, and Science
- Accelerated Reader, Grades 2-5
- Mark Twain Book Club (Sponsored By Library)
- Show Me Reader Book Club (Sponsored By Library)
- Summer Reading Programs (Sponsored By Library)
- Independent Book Talks (Sponsored By Library)
- Dr. Seuss Reading Program
- Back to School Parent Night for each grade level
- Everyday Math Games Online
- Mad Science After School Program
- Science Fair
- Chat N Chew Book Talks
- Reading month in February culminated by Dr. Seuss and the Cat in the Hat visit
- Multiage Reading Buddies
- Remedial Reading
- Oasis Reading Program
- School-Wide Standardized Test-Taking Strategies
- Soulfully Successful Scholars Club (3SC)
- The Big 6 Library Curriculum
- Accelerating Children To Success (ACTS / Reading Tutoring for Students in Grades 2-5)
- Summer Reading Tutoring for Students in Grades K & 1
- Individual / Small Group Tutoring for Students in Grades K & 1
- Summer Family Reading Night
- Parents In Education Nights (PIE Nights) in Grades K & 1
Programs/Activities That Promote Responsible Citizenship
- Continue Emphasis On Boys' Town Social Skills
- Continue School-Wide Assertive Discipline Plan
- Disabilities Awareness Week
- Character Plus Activities in Grades K-5
- Encourage Community Service at Each Grade Level
- Fundraising Opportunities (holiday canned food drive, Hidden Heroes Community Service Project, Pasta for Pennies (2nd place in MO & IL), fundraising for families facing a crisis, PBJ Drive for Community Helping Ministries, etc.) - High Percentage of Attendance at Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Educational Field Trips

- Rose Acres STAR Student Award Program
- Secret Spy Club
- Junior Achievement in 5th grade
- Students Working As A Team (SWAT)
- Positive Office Referral Program
- Bus Rider of the Week Safe and Responsible Bus Riding Program
- 5th Grade CHAMPS (Positive Peer Support Program)
Programs That Foster High Levels of Parental/Community Involvement in Academic and Social Activities
- Establish and Maintain School Improvement Team (S.I.T.)
- Family Reading Night/Book Fair
- Rose Acres Family Math Night
- OASIS Tutoring
- Parents Volunteering in the Classroom
- Field Trips
- Rocket Review
- Student Planner/Folders
- Parent/Community Volunteering in the School
- ICE Zone Family Skating Night
- Family Nights at Local Restaurants
- Grade Level Concerts in Grades 1- 5
- Student Led Conference
- Physical Education Student Demonstration Night
- PTA Family Activity Night
- Field Days (parents coach groups of students)
- Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
- Common Sense Parenting Classes
- Grandparents/Special Persons Grade Level Teas
- Rose Acres Carnival
- Annual Variety Show
- National PTA Parent Involvement School of Excellence
- Family Fishing Event
- Veterans Day Recognition Week Activities
- Fall Party, Winter Party, and Valentines Party (PTA sponsored and organized)
- Rose Acres Family Picnic
- Parent Back To School Nights
- Meet the Teacher Nights
- Parents In Education Nights (PIE nights) in Grades K & 1.
- Roller Skating Nights Monthly
- Kindergarten Round-Up
- Early Childhood Parent Preview
- Science Fair