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April 1, 2019
Kale is a super food! Did you know one serving of kale has more calcium than a small carton of milk! Not only is it good for your bones, it also has tons of vitamins and minerals ...
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March 29, 2019
Calling all former Root Rockets!!! If you are a member of the FPS Senior Class of 2019 and went to Root Elementary, please join us on May 10 at 1:30. Root will be holding an assem...
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March 25, 2019
March's Harvest of the Month is brilliant BROCCOLI! This month, students and staff will sample Bang Bang Broccoli. Its a roasted broccoli dish with a hint of spice! Broccoli is...
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March 25, 2019
Please enjoy the most recent newsletter on Kindness and Inclusion for Root Elementary parents and families.
Our character word for the month of March: Perseverance - to contin...
March 14, 2019
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". Thi...
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March 13, 2019
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 wi...
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March 7, 2019
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 on...
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February 27, 2019
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...
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February 20, 2019
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 m...
February 1, 2019
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 segreg...
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January 30, 2019
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 ...
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January 29, 2019
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 ...
December 14, 2018
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, techno...
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October 11, 2018
This newsletter offers parents thoughts for working together with the school to help foster student success.
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August 20, 2018
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August 6, 2018
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 ar...
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August 6, 2018
Welcome back! Doors open at 7:15 am for breakfast and classes begin at 8:00!