The first day of school is just around the corner, and we’re excited to share some of these Friends of Roxhill Elementary (FORE) and school events! Make sure you’re subscribed to the FORE newsletter and following on Instagram and Facebook so you don’t miss event announcements and reminders.
Watch for our back-to-school fundraiser launching soon. Every year, this fundraiser provides teachers and staff with extra resources they need for their classrooms and students to go on field trip and do special projects.
- Sat, August 9: 10am –12pm: Playground Playdate
- Thursdays and Fridays in August, 3pm – 6pm: “Summer Library”
- Thurs August 21: 9am –12pm: Welcome to Kindergarten! — Mini Jump Start
- Tues, August 26: Storyteller and Community Family Resource Fair
- Tues, September 2: 4:15pm – 5:45pm (Class times vary): Back-to-school Ice Cream Social
- Mon, September 15, 2025: 6pm –7:30pm: September Monthly Community Meeting
Playground Playdate
Saturday, August 9, 2025: 10am –12pm
Roxhill Park Playground (“Castle Park” across from Target)
Come see old friends and meet new ones during our monthly school playgroup meetup! If you’ve never been, this is a great time to check it out! We gather when things are quiet at the park, bring snacks to share, and have a great time running around the playground! Incoming kindergarten families are especially encouraged to come!
Playground gatherings are monthly on the 2nd Saturday, so mark your calendar for September 13 and October 11!
Thursdays in August: “Summer Library”
Thursdays and Fridays in August, 3pm – 6pm
Back Parking Lot, Roxhill Elementary entrance at 7740 34th Ave SW
Mr. Hakeem invites everyone to come for resources and support with family, friends, and community.
Welcome to Kindergarten! — Mini Jump Start
Thursday August 21, 2025: 9am –12pm
Use the main Roxhill Elementary entrance at 7740 34th Ave SW
Drop off 8:45 – 9:00am. Pick up 11:45am – 12:00pm.
Come meet the kindergarten teachers, Mr. Popelka, Ms. Sorensen, and Ms. Ellen. Experience Roxhill Elementary by participating in activities in the Kindergarten classrooms, cafeteria, playground, and gym. Meet and play with new friends. Listen to stories, sing with the teachers, make art.
Please RSVP by 8/20/25. Roxhill Jump Start for incoming Kindergarteners
If possible, please also fill out the Jump Start Registration emails to Kindergarten families, and bring it with you to Jump Start. (We will also have paper copies available at drop off).
Storyteller and Community Family Resource Fair
Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 3pm – 6pm
Roxhill Elementary School at E.C. Hughes
Join Native Storyteller Ty Juvinel from 3pm – 4pm and stick around from 4:15pm – 6pm for for a community resource fair, especially for families who would benefit from extra support.
Back-to-school Ice Cream Social (Date Corrected!)
Tuesday, September 2, 2025: 4:15pm – 5:45pm (Varying times for each grade level)
Roxhill Elementary School at E.C. Hughes
Come meet your teachers and classmates ahead of the start of school! Sweet cold treats provided by FORE! Each grade level will have their own start time during the event.
- Grades K – 1: 4:15pm – 4:45pm
- Grades 2 – 3: 4:45pm – 5:15pm
- Grades 4 – 5: 5:15pm – 5:45pm
September Monthly Community Meeting
Monday, September 15, 2025: 6pm –7:30pm
Roxhill Elementary School at E.C. Hughes
We invite all families and caregivers to join us for our monthly meetings, organized by Friends of Roxhill. Pizza and childcare are provided. Our first meeting of the year will include a brief introduction to Friends of Roxhill, a chance to hear from Principal Bruno, and time for questions and connection with the school community.