Griffin Guide- Rugel First Day of School

Posted Date: 8/09/25 (5:00 PM)

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Griffin Guide

First Day of School Edition

August 9, 2025

Principal Message

Greetings Rugel Family,

I’m thrilled to be joining this wonderful school community as your new principal! I’m excited to meet all of you and to be part of a place where great things are already happening.

I know that a change in leadership can be tough. I’m ready for the challenge and committed to learning, listening, and continuing the great work already being done here.

Most of all, I look forward to getting to know each and every student. I love being a principal, and I’m proud to serve and support our students every day.

Let’s make it an amazing year together!

One Family One CRASH!

Ms. Griffin

Start of School Information

CHECKLIST

Step 1- Enrollment (New & Returning)

Ensure your student is enrolled. Both new and returning students must complete this step and upload the required documents.

Enrollment Link

Step 2- School Supplies

Rugel students need to ensure they have the required supplies and a charged device on day one of school. We will also have supplies available for anyone in need.

School Supply List

Step 3- Check Skyward for Teacher Assignment

If you can view your student's teacher in Skyward, your enrollment is complete! Discuss with your student their teacher's name to help them have a smooth start. IF YOU CAN NOT VIEW A TEACHER NAME, ENROLLMENT IS INCOMPLETE AND ACTION IS REQUIRED.

Step 4- Communicate Dismissal Plan to Teacher

Make sure the teacher knows how your student will get home. A student can be a walker, car rider, bus rider, daycare, or Right at School. Send a note with your student and expect a call from the teacher to confirm.

Step 5- Review the Campus Dress Code

Rugel Elementary will follow the traditional dress code. RUGEL IS NOT PARTICIPATING IN THE STANDARDIZED DRESS CODE.

Traditional Dress Code Policy

Step 6- Love on Your Babies & Get Them Excited for School!

Rugel staff is excited to welcome your babies!

CIS, Principal, Assistant Principal, Instructional Coach

Arrival and Dismissal Information

Arrival

Construction Arrival Plan

If Sybil is still under construction:

All cars will drop off students utilizing the back parking lot located on Hermitage Drive.
Students will then walk up the side walk and enter the building at door 1. (Main Building Entrance)
Parents are not allowed to walk student to class and will need to wish them a great first day outside or in the car. Staff will be available to get them to the right place in the building.
Sidewalks on Sybil are not functioning. Remind your walker to be careful and follow the directions of staff in the morning.

Normal Arrival Plan

All cars will go to the front drive located on Sybil to drop off students.
There will be two lanes in use with the middle lane remaining open.
Car riders and walkers will enter in door 1 (Main Building Entrance).
Parents are not allowed to walk student to class and will need to wish them a great first day outside or in the car. Staff will be available to get them to the right place in the building.
Sidewalks on Sybil are not functioning. Remind your walker to be careful and follow the directions of staff in the morning.

Dismissal

Construction Dismissal Plan

All PreK-5th car riders will be dismissed to the back parking lot located on Hermitage Drive.
Parents must have the colored card distributed by the school for pick-up or valid ID.
Students will only be released to individuals outlined in Skyward
Walkers will be released from door 13

Normal Dismissal Plan

PreK-2nd grade car riders will dismiss to the front drive on Sybil.
3rd-5th grade car riders will dismiss to the back parking lot located on Hermitage Drive.
Parent(s) picking up students in a car must have the car tag displayed, if not parent(s) will have to park and show their ID in the front office.
Walkers will be dismissed from door 13

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