Rocketing into the Week of May 18th

Posted Date: 05/17/26 (05:00 PM)

Rocketing Into the Week of May 18th

Rocketing Into the Week is your go-to guide for staying connected with all the exciting events happening at Royal Oaks School of the Arts! Each week, this newsletter will keep families informed about important dates, school activities, and special opportunities for students. Our goal is to ensure you have all the details you need to support your child’s learning and engagement on campus. Stay tuned and stay involved as we soar through another fantastic week together!

Important Upcoming Dates

May 18th - 5th and 8th Grade Science Retest

May 19th - Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night 4 pm - 8 pm

May 19th - 8th Grade Promotion at 1 pm (doors open at 12 pm)

May 20th - 5th Grade Promotion at 9 am (doors open at 7:45 am)

May 20th - Last Day of School, Dismissal at 12:30 pm

Device Collection for 2nd through 8th Grade

Students in grades 2–8 are issued Chromebooks for school use. While some grade levels keep their devices at school, others bring them home during the year.

As we approach the end of the school year, please review the Chromebook collection schedule below and ensure your child brings both their Chromebook and charger to school on their assigned day:

📅 Monday, May 18: Grades 5–8

📅 Tuesday, May 19: Grades 2–4

Important Reminders:

Chargers must be returned with the Chromebook. Missing chargers will result in a $40 fee, which will remain on the student’s account until paid (similar to library or cafeteria fees).

Chromebooks that are not returned will result in a $400 fee. This fee will remain on the student’s account and must be paid before graduation.

Thank you for your support in helping us collect all devices efficiently!

📢 EVENTS THIS WEEK: Raptor Safe App

Reminder: Please download and set up Raptor Safe if you plan to attend any of our events this week!

We’re excited to share a simple way to make your visits to our school faster and more secure! Parents and guardians are encouraged to download the Raptor Safe App, which allows you to create a Raptor Passport ahead of time. This will help expedite the sign-in process when attending school events or visiting campus.

📲 Download the app here:

- iPhone (App Store)

- Android (Google Play)

⭐ Important for Upcoming Events:

During special events such as Artie Parties, Awards Ceremonies, and End-of-Year Celebrations, we will have a “Fast Track” line at the front entrance for visitors who have a Raptor Safe QR code ready.

➡️ Visitors without a Raptor Passport will need to:

Present a government-issued photo ID
Go to the front office
Wait in line to use one of our verification computers

🚫 Please note: We will not have a paper sign-in sheet. All visitors must use the Raptor system, as safety is our utmost concern.

Once you download the app, please follow the attached directions to set up your Raptor Passport before your next visit.

Thank you for helping us keep our school safe while making check-ins quicker and easier for everyone!

If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Mrs. Eller on ParentSquare or by email at ashley.eller@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration is approaching, and we are excited to welcome our newest learners!

Children who will be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2026 are eligible to register for kindergarten for the upcoming school year.

Click here to make an enrollment appointment.

Families are encouraged to visit the CCS Kindergarten Registration webpage for complete information about the registration process, including a list of required documents to bring when registering.

For Kindergarten Registration, please call to make an appointment to register your student.

If you have a child who will be eligible for kindergarten, we look forward to meeting your family and assisting you with registration. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school with any questions.

We can’t wait to begin this exciting journey with our future kindergarten students!