Our Lost and Found is filling up!
Unclaimed items will be donated or discarded after 30 days.
📍 Check the bin and rack near both offices.
⏳ Please have your student check for any missing items ASAP!
📸 Picture Make-Up Day is this Wednesday, November 12!
Students who missed the first picture day will have their photos taken.
If your child already had pictures taken but you’d like a re-take, please contact their homeroom teacher or the main office before Wednesday. Sstudents cannot retake without prior parent communication.
You can also view and order photos from the first picture day at www.vipis.com
November 10-14th we will be collecting food to help our Starbuck Families in need!
Bring in non-perishable food items or money donations to your homeroom classes throughout the week. Money donations will be used to sponsor a family or supplement donation bags/boxes.
The Homeroom that brings in the most food/Money will be rewarded! PYP Classroom winner earns extra recess.
MYP homeroom winner earns a choice of: first to get food during lunch, recess, or popcorn.
S.C. Johnson Elementary - 2420 Kentucky St.
Tues., Nov. 4, 4 - 5 PM
The BEE Center - 815 DeKoven Ave.
Fri., Nov. 7, 8 AM - Noon
Acelero Learning - 1923 Green St.
Fri., Nov. 14, 8 - 9 AM and 2 - 3 PM
Acelero Learning - 1032 Grand Ave.
Fri., Nov. 21 8 - 9 AM and 2 - 3 PM
School Choice information and applications can be found at rusd.org/schoolchoice
The School Choice window for the 2026-27 school year is NOW OPEN! If you'd like to apply for enrollment at a school other than your boundary area school, please complete the School Choice enrollment application at rusd.org/schoolchoice by November 30.
Not sure what school to apply to? Check out any one of our amazing options during District Discovery Days! Visit rusd.org/ddd for a list of school events. #YouBelongHere
Gently used and new winter coats can be dropped off at our Welcome Center at 3109 Mount Pleasant St., Building 1.
Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 4 pm, through December 1
Please consider donating! 💙💚
Questions? Contact alicia.mojica@rusd.org
It’s that time of year again — Fall Conferences are coming up on Thursday, November 6 and Friday, November 7! Please review the schedule carefully:
📚 School Schedule:
Grades K–5: No school on Thursday or Friday.
Grades 6–12: Regular school day on Thursday; no school on Friday.
🗓️ Conference Times:
PYP (Grades K–5): Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
MYP (Grades 6–8): Thursday, 4:30 p.m.–7:40 p.m.
PYP & MYP: Friday, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
✅ Sign up for your conference time here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kOpclyA3o-JyUtNYgTSQVqrArIxYyPWKXZ6fuMW95DI/edit?usp=sharing
We look forward to connecting with our families and celebrating your students’ progress!
Today our students and staff took part in our ALICE safety drill (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate). During the drill, everyone practiced locking down, staying out of sight, and safely evacuating the building under staff supervision.
Our students did an excellent job staying calm and following directions. These practices help ensure that everyone at Starbuck knows what to do to stay safe in an emergency.
📣 Exciting News, Phoenix Families! 🔥
The RUSD School Choice window opens early this year — starting November 1st! 🗓️
✅ Current Starbuck students do NOT need to reapply.
🏫 We’ll be hosting informational sessions and school tours this Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. — come learn more about our IB K–8 program and what makes Starbuck such a special place to learn and grow!
🎉 For the 2025–26 school year, we will have open seats in Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 6th grade, and we’re thrilled to announce we’re adding full-day 4K to our school!
🌟 Also — check out the RUSD School Choice ad featuring a couple of our very own Starbuck students! We’re so proud to see our Phoenixes representing our community! 🧡🔥
Help us spread the word and continue to strengthen our amazing IB community! 🌍✨
Get ready to show your school spirit all week long! Here’s what’s happening each day:
👕 Monday: Mismatch Day – Wear nothing that matches!
👯 Tuesday: Twin Day – Match with your friends!
💖 Wednesday: PINK OUT – Wear as much pink as you can!
⚽🍔 Thursday: Soccer Mom or BBQ Dad – Dress like your favorite parent!
🎃 Friday: Costume Day – Wear your Halloween costume!
Join us Thursday, October 30th from 4–8 PM at Panera Bread.
Show the flyer in-store or enter our code online when you order, and a portion of the proceeds will support Starbuck PTSA.
📅 Date: Thursday, October 30
🕓 Time: 4–8 PM
🍽️ Where: Panera Bread
We’re excited to offer FREE dental cleanings with fluoride for all interested students through the Seal-A-Smile program!
📋 How to participate:
Grades K–5: Return the yellow permission form to Ms. Christine in the PYP Office
Grades 6–8: Return the yellow form to Ms. Courtney in the Front Office
📬 Forms:
PYP students will bring forms home this week (check those backpacks!)
MYP students can pick one up from their 1st-period teacher or the Front Office
🗓️ The date for the free dental cleanings will be announced soon — stay tuned!
Let’s keep those Starbuck smiles shining bright! 🌟
For boys & girls in Grades K–5
📅 Mondays & Wednesdays
🗓️ November 3–19
Perfect for beginners and young players looking to build skills and have FUN on the court!
🔗 Register now: https://epicvball.sportngin.com/register/form/550490491
Spots are limited – don’t miss out!
Join us Friday, October 24th at 5:30 PM for an evening of incredible student talent!
📍 Doors open at 5:00 PM
👨👩👧👦 Students must be accompanied by an adult
💵 Suggested donation: $3 (supports the Music Dept.’s Spring Trip & events!)
Come cheer on our amazing performers and support the arts at Starbuck!
Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 16, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. for an evening of fun, costumes, and connection with our Starbuck IB community! 🌍💜
🚪 Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Please enter through the MYP cafeteria doors.
Extended Learning will be canceled, and all students must attend with an adult chaperone who stays for the entire event.
We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing students and families together!
🎃🍬 Family Fun Night is almost here! 🍬🎃
We’re still looking for amazing volunteers to help make this night a success! Students and families LOVE this event — but we can’t do it without your help.
👉 Sign Up Here
You can also support by dropping off a bag of candy in the main office.
Thank you for helping us make Candy, Costumes & Communicators a night to remember!
🎃 Candy, Costumes, and Communicators! 🍬
Join us for a spooky good time on Thursday, October 16, from 5:30–7:00 PM!
👻 Wear your favorite costume
🍭 Enjoy sweet treats
🎉 Celebrate with our amazing school community
Important Reminders:
👨👩👧 All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire event.
🍬 We're collecting candy donations — please drop off bags at the main office!
🙋♀️ Volunteers needed! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0948A4AF2AA2F58-58598000-candy#/
Thank you for helping us make this night a sweet success — we can’t wait to see you there! 🧙♀️🕸️🕷️
📣 October IB Learner Profile: Communicator 🗣️✨
At Starbuck International, we’re celebrating Communicators this month!
💬 IB Definition:
Communicators express themselves confidently and creatively in more than one language and in many ways. They collaborate effectively, listening carefully to the perspectives of other individuals and groups.
Being a communicator means speaking and listening with respect — it’s how we build understanding and connection in our diverse learning community. 🌎💡
💫 We’d love to hear from YOU!
Parents and students — who on our staff do you think models what it means to be a true communicator? Use the link below to nominate a staff member who listens, collaborates, and helps others feel heard.
👉https://forms.gle/xnMmD9K79u9BWKS8A
#IBLearnerProfile #Communicator #WatchUsRise #StarbuckIB #IBWorldSchool