Mount Rose K-8 Academy of Languages

06/17/2026

Join Us for Mount Rose School Yard Clean-Up Days this Summer! 🌳🧹

Let’s gather together to help the amazing SFC Ashlee tackle the outdoor grounds of the school - it’s a big job, and every pair of hands makes a difference!

For three Friday mornings this Summer, we’re hosting a family-friendly Yard Clean-Up Days. We’ll be weeding and picking up debris and giving the playground and garden areas some much-needed love.

Our first event is next Friday, June 26th beginning at 7AM.

What to bring:
• Work gloves
• Comfortable clothes & closed-toe shoes
• Garden tools if you have them (rakes, shovels, clippers)
• Sunscreen & a reusable water bottle
• Kids are welcome (with adult supervision)!

Whether you can stay for 30 minutes or the whole event, your help is deeply appreciated.

No need to sign up, just show up! We can’t wait to see you there!

With gratitude,

Mount Rose School PTA

05/21/2026

🎩🍭 Come with me, and you’ll be… in a world of pure imagination! 🍭🎩

A magical adventure is rolling its way into our school — and this year’s summer kick off Scholastic Book Fair is BIGGER, BETTER, and SO much SWEETER than ever before! 🍬📚

Join Mrs. Fischer (and maybe a few mischievous Oompa Loompas 👀🍫) for a W***y Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Book Fair!

✨ Because a little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest "readers!" ✨

If you have questions, please email me at [email protected]

I will be sending home a flyer and tangible information soon!

Please note: The flyer is JUST a preview, and featured items are stock dependent.

05/21/2026

🚲 Bike Bus is NEXT WEEK! 💚
Friday, May 29th 😎

We are so excited for our upcoming Mt. Rose Bike Bus and want to thank our community partners Safe Routes to School for supporting this event!

The Bike Bus will begin and end at Mt. Rose School while picking up neighborhood students along the route. This format allows students who may not live directly within our school zone to still participate by joining at the school starting point.

Our planned route is:

🚲 Begin at Mt. Rose School on Lander
➡ Proceed up Lander
➡ Right on St. Lawrence
➡ Right on Forest Street
➡ Right on Mt. Rose Street
➡ Right on Lander
➡ Return to Mt. Rose School

A few important reminders:
✔ Helmets are REQUIRED for all riders
✔ Free helmets are available for anyone in need
✔ Riders should wear bright clothing and bring water
✔ Please ride predictably, stay alert, and follow directions from safety patrol volunteers

We are also still looking for additional adult Safety Patrol volunteers! If you would like to help support the ride, please sign up on the calendar page and arrive at 7:00 AM on the day of the event for a brief orientation.

Thank you for helping create a fun, safe, and active community event for our students!

05/15/2026

Congratulations to Ms. Shaffer, Mrs. Puentes, and Mrs. Ispisua for being recognized at the Parent Teacher Home Visit Conference for completing 20 or more home visits this year!

We would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the families who welcomed us into their homes and allowed us to be part of your family experiences. Your partnership and support mean so much to us!

05/08/2026

Our school was honored and awarded the Blue Ribbon Award by State Superintendent Dr. Wakefield, WCSD Superintendent Joe Ernst, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Angela Orr, NV State Board of Education Member, Cameron George, Regional Representative for U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto, and Isabel Graf, representative for Governor Joe Lombardo.

The Blue Ribbon Award is a prestigious honor and is reserved for schools being recognized for Exemplary High Achievement Gap-Closing schools.The Nevada Blue Ribbon School Award highlights outstanding models of Nevada schools. Our school and TMCC are the only schools who received this award this year!

This recognition reflects the dedication of our teachers, staff, students, and families who work together everyday to creates culture of high expectations, multilingual learning, and strong relationships. Our language immersion environment not only supports strong academic achievement but also prepares students to thrive in a globally connected world.

Way to go, Mount Rose K-8: Academy of Languages Staff and Families! 🎉

05/04/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Reminder to wear RED Tuesday 5/5 to support our (R)EDucators and write a 'shout out' near the front entrance for our amazing teachers and support staff! PTA shout out to all the amazing vendors and families who are helping spoil our teachers this week with donations and discounts: The family of Sarah Cummings, the family of Victoria Smith, the family of Mary Culpepper, Prude & Boujee, Great Full Gardens , Reno Aces, Stella Coffee, Paisan's Old World Deli & Catering, Jimmy’s Express Carwash, Jamba Juice, Doughboys Donuts, Trader Joe’s, Big Horn Olive Oil, Grassroots Books, No City Coffee, Jimmy John's, HAIR by Meegan, Reno Yard Greetings, and our recess duty coverage volunteers. THANK YOU!

04/03/2026

We hope you all had a restful and relaxing Spring Break! We’re looking forward to welcoming our students back to campus on Monday, April 6.

As a reminder, SBAC testing for students in grades 3–8 will begin on Tuesday and continue throughout the month. Please help your child prepare by ensuring they get plenty of rest the night before testing. If possible, we also encourage scheduling appointments outside of their testing dates.

We’re excited to begin the fourth quarter together and make it a meaningful and memorable time for all!

03/19/2026

What a wonderful way to start the day! Thank you to all the families who joined us this morning for Muffins with Mountain Lions. We were also delighted to have Trustee Beth Smith in attendance. A special thank you to the PTA for hosting such a great event! Cheers to being a part of our Mountain Lion Family!

03/04/2026

Mount Rose families are invited to join us for Muffins with Mountain Lions on Thursday, March 19 from 7:30–8:30 AM during morning drop-off at the front of the school.

This is a special family engagement event where parents and guardians are encouraged to stop by, share a muffin and coffee with their student, and enjoy a few meaningful moments together before the school day begins.

While you’re here, stay for a casual PTA meet-and-greet to hear school updates, learn about volunteer opportunities, and connect with other families. We are also excited to welcome WCSD Trustee Beth Smith, who will be joining us to meet families and hear from our community.

This is a free event for all families! Please RSVP so we can plan enough coffee and muffins for everyone:
https://forms.gle/mtJSsMrexGdw54xD6

Spanish:
🌄 Muffins with Mountain Lions – 19 de marzo 🧁☕

Las familias de Mount Rose están invitadas a acompañarnos en Muffins with Mountain Lions el jueves 19 de marzo de 7:30 a 8:30 AM, durante la hora de llegada, al frente de la escuela.

Este es un evento especial de participación familiar donde animamos a padres, madres y tutores a quedarse unos minutos, compartir un muffin y un café con su estudiante, y disfrutar un momento juntos antes de que comience el día escolar.

Mientras estén aquí, pueden quedarse para nuestro encuentro informal con el PTA, donde compartiremos actualizaciones de la escuela, oportunidades para participar como voluntarios y maneras de involucrarse.

También nos acompañará como invitada especial la Síndica del WCSD, Beth Smith, quien estará presente para conocer a las familias y escuchar a nuestra comunidad.

¡Este evento es gratuito para todas las
familias! Por favor, confirmen su asistencia (RSVP) para que podamos planear suficiente café y muffins para todos: https://forms.gle/mtJSsMrexGdw54xD6

We’re excited to host our first Muffins with Mountain Lions , a family morning to connect before the school day begins! Families are invited to stop by, enjoy coffee and muffins together, and meet PTA board members. Please complete this RSVP so we can plan enough treats for everyone. We look forwa...

03/02/2026