Have you noticed the beautiful, colorful leaves all around our neighborhood? The rain is here, and daylight is growing shorter, but there are still vibrant colors to appreciate outside and exciting learning and community-building inside our awesome school, Roxhill.
This month, we have photos from the literacy parade, a brief story of volunteer impact, and plenty of important school updates. We’ll hope to see you at our upcoming events too, including curriculum night—read details to know where the ice cream is!—and a community meeting with a guest presentation by the Special Education PTSA!
- School Updates
- Get to Know Ms. Zuri!
- Last Call for Lost & Found!
- Celebrating reading with a joyful Literacy Parade!
- Food resources for families during government shutdown
- Volunteer impact: Crossing flags @ 34th and Holden
- Calling all volunteers! We need you to help support Roxhill!
- Did someone say candy? Place your See’s order today to support Roxhill!
- Required reading: Principal Bruno’s Weekly School News
- Upcoming Events
School Updates
Get to Know Ms. Zuri!
Ms. Zuri is often the first person greeting students and visitors coming in throughout the day. But do you know where she grew up or her favorite hobbies? You’ll find that and a great baby photo on our Instagram account this month. And don’t forget to follow!
Last Call for Lost & Found!
Lost & Found is piling up with coats & sweatshirts!
Please have your child look for a missing item, or come by the school between 7:35 am – 3:00pm on school days to look for missing items.
Hurry, though! Items left after 8:00pm on November 10, 2025 will be removed and donated.
Celebrating reading with a joyful Literacy Parade!
Students, parents, and staff all joined together to celebrate reading, creativity, and community on Friday, October 31. Each class had made a costume celebrating a book they had read and walked through the front hallway to cheers and clapping!
And of course, the amazing Roxhill staff got in on the fun, dressing up with their students to celebrate literacy.
We had even more great photos from the parade on our Instagram stories. Follow for things like that, announcements of community events, and important school reminders!
Food resources for families during government shutdown
We know this is a challenging time for many families in our community with the government shutdown and uncertainty around SNAP benefits. Yesterday, Seattle Public Schools a page of basic needs resources for families.
Don’t forget that all students can receive a free breakfast and lunch every day at school. For families who qualify, make sure to fill out the free and reduced meal application to help ensure this service continues to serve our school community. See Principal Bruno’s most recent update for more details on free school meals.
Volunteer impact: Crossing flags @ 34th and Holden
Thanks to a parent volunteer, we recently installed safety flags for all our walkers crossing at 34th and Holden. Make sure to use them when crossing to increase your visibility, especially as it begins to get darker and rainier earlier.
Calling all volunteers! We need you to help support Roxhill!
Like the volunteer who lead the work for new crossing flags, family volunteers help build a safer more vibrant school community!
Check out our updated Volunteering page for upcoming opportunities and ongoing ways to get involved and support like being a Reading Buddy or helping plan an event. We’ll be adding more opportunities soon, so keep checking back. If you’re ever interested, email us and we can help you get started.
Did someone say candy? Place your See’s order today to support Roxhill!
It’s not too early to start thinking about gifts for the winter holidays. Share our See’s candy fundraiser store link with friends and family, or buy some sweet treats for yourself!
Interested in other ways to support Friends of Roxhill? Check out our fundraising page and order during our dine out at The Westy this week!
Required reading: Principal Bruno’s Weekly School News
Make sure you’re not missing weekly updates from school! There is always something new to learn and celebrate!
- October 3 Update: Health reminders & new dismissal procedures
- October 13 Update: 90%+ Attendance! Standing with immigrant families.
- October 19 Update: Outdoor school success! New walking school bus
- October 26 Update: 4th grade potluck, Social Emotional Learning curriculum
Upcoming Events
Dineout for Roxhill at The Westy, November 4 – 6
Tuesday, November 4 – Thursday, November 6
Wanna eat delicious food 2 blocks from school and support Roxhill students? That’s exactly what you can do for our November dineout fundraiser with The Westy!
Use code ROXHILL when ordering online or mention Roxhill when dining in, and 15% of your order will go to support our school! And don’t just order. Invite your neighbors, family, and friends to join in supporting this fundraiser!
Reminder: The Westy is a 21+ establishment but offers takeout that families love!
Playground Playdate: Sat, November 8
Saturday, November 8, 2025: 10am –12pm
Roxhill Park Playground (aka “Castle Park” across from Target)
Come see old friends and meet new ones during our monthly school playgroup meetup! These events are especially popular with our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade families. Bring a snack to share, if you are able.
Curriculum Night: Mon, November 10
5:30pm – 7:00pm – Monday, November 10, 2025
Roxhill Elementary School at E.C. Hughes
Come to Roxhill to meet your teachers and staff! You’ll get a better understanding of what your students are learning this year and how you can support their growth! If you’re interested in classroom volunteering, this is a perfect moment to talk with your teacher about whether there are opportunities to help.
Stop by the FORE table in the lunch room for an ice cream sandwich(🍦!), learn about ways to get involved as a volunteer, and share your vision for outdoor space at Roxhill!
Community Meeting with Special ED PTSA: Mon, November 17
Monday, November 17, 2025: 6pm –7:30pm
Roxhill Elementary School at E.C. Hughes
This year, we are working to increase the learning opportunities for families at our community meetings.
For November, come learn about the Seattle Special Education PTSA with a presentation from their president! There will be time for questions, getting to know other parents, and announcements for upcoming events and volunteer needs.
We invite all families and caregivers to join us for our monthly meetings, organized by Friends of Roxhill. Pizza, childcare, and Spanish interpretation are provided.
Got questions, ideas, or feedback for how we can best serve Roxhill? We always love to hear from you!