Happy Spooky Week, Rim Families!

Get ready for a fang-tastic week ahead filled with fun and festivities! 
ROWUSD Schools are celebrating with costumes, Red Ribbon Week, parades, and MPH's Halloween Bash—all leading up to Halloween!
And don’t forget — our RIM HS Varsity Football Team has a Home Game on Halloween night at 7 PM! 
Trick-or-treat early, then come cheer on our Rim Scots while enjoying your treats in the stands! 
Wishing everyone a safe and spooktacular Halloween! 
Your ROWUSD Family


Page 1: Rim’s Edge of Excellence Weekly Kickoff! October 27th to November 1st, 2025. November brings a thankful tone, and learning seeds we’ve brightly sown. In every class, through work and play, we grow a little more each day!
Page 2: It’s that time again...Sunday, November 2nd, 2025. Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 2nd, 2025. Set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night (or at 2:00 am Sunday.)
October 31st, 2025: Non-attendance Day for Students. ​ROWUSD Families enjoy a nice weekend. We'll see you back in school on Monday, November 3rd, 2025.
Page 3: Upcoming Events Important Dates: Modified Minimum School Dates: October 29th, 2025, November 5th, 12th, 19th, Halloween, October 31st:
Non-student Attendance Day, Daylight Saving Time ENDS this weekend.
Change your clocks back on Sunday, November 2nd , Non-Attendance Day: November 10th, No School: Veterans Day: November 11th, NEXT Saturday Academy
Saturday, November 15th, 2025, NEXT School Board Meeting, November 20th, 2025, November 24th - 28th, 2025, Thanksgiving Holiday, Rim High Theatre presents “Crowns & Chaos”. All families are invited. The play is suitable for all ages. Show Dates: November 1st & 2nd & November 7th & 8th. See flyer for more details & ticket information! Looking ahead: December 2025: December 22nd-January 5th: 2025 Winter Break
Page 4: Elementary School Activities: Charles Hoffman Elementary: 10/27-10/30: Red Ribbon Week, Tuesday, 10/28: Lunchtime Dance Party, Wednesday, 10/29: Responder’s Day-Assembly, Thursday, 10/30: Book Costume  Parade (dress up as a book character), 10/31: Student Non-Attendance Day
Lake Arrowhead Elementary: 10/27-10/30: Red Ribbon Week, Monday, 10/27: I.E. Therapy Dog incentive, Tuesday, 10/28: Fire/Sheriff Visiting Day, Wednesday, 10/29: Fire Drill, Thursday, 10/30: Costume Parade, Thursday, 10/30: Pumpkin Patch Awards, Thursday, 10/30: LAE’s Fun Night of Trunk Or Treat4:30 pm to 6:30 pm 
Valley of Enchantment Elementary, Week of 10/27 to 10/30:  Red Ribbon Week, Monday, 10/27: 1st & 2nd Grades Field Trip to HS for Play, Tuesday,10/28: Kinder & 5th Grades to HS for play, Thursday, 10/30: Halloween Costume Parade at 9:30 am, Thursday, 10/30: VOE’s Trunk or Treat! 5:30 pm-7:30 pm 10/31: Student Non-Attendance Day, Weeks of 11/3 to 11/17: PTA Thansgiving Drive, Monday 11/3: Early Act Lunch.
Page 5: Charles Hoffman Elementary 10/27 to 10/30, 2025: Red Ribbon Week: Monday 10/27: PJ Day, Tuesday, 10/28: Sports Day, Tuesday, 10/28: Lunchtime Dance Party, Wednesday, 10/29: Red, White & Blue  Day, Wednesday, 10/29: First Responder’s Day, Thursday, 10/30: Book Costumes Day, Thursday, 10/30: Book Parade
 (Dress as a Book Character). Costumes must be school code-appropriate. No weapons and no masks. Life is a puzzle-solve it drug-free!
Page 6: CHE’s BOOK PARADE: Book Parade on 10/30 at 8:30 am. Come dressed as your favorite character, make a book cover, or bring your favorite book.  Need supplies to make a book cover? Reach out to your student's teacher. Costumes must be school-appropriate, no weapons or masks. For book parade inspiration, visit the PTA Facebook Page at Charles Hoffman Elementary PTA. 
Page 7: LAE’s Red Ribbon Week, October 27th - 10/30th, 2025. Cubbie's Red Ribbon Spirit Week kicks off October 27–30. We’re going all out to say NO to drugs and
 YES to school pride! LAE Cubs-it's time to show up and stand strong. Here’s how we roll: Monday 10/27 – From head to toe, we're drug-free!!! - Rock that wild hair and crazy socks! ,  Tuesday 10/28 – Paint the campus RED — head to toe! ,  Wednesday 10/29 – Let's Team Up against drugs! Rep your favorite team — jersey style! Thursday 10/30 – Scare drugs away!!! - Wear your favorite costume! Let’s flood LAE with energy, color, and courage to say  NOPE to dope & UGH to drugs!! Ready to rise up? Let’s do this!
Page 8: LAE’s Trunk or Treat ... Come join the fun!  October 30th, 2025, at 4:30–6:30 PM. There will be a Thrill Dance Performance at 5 pm. In addition: face painting, games, trunk or treat, lots of candy, costumes, pumpkin patch, food & drinks, and a real fire truck. No school Friday, October 31st, 2025
Page 9: Lake Arrowhead Elementary-Storybook Pumpkin Patch at LAE Library. Lake Arrowhead Elementary-Storybook Pumpkin Patch In the LAE Library. Storybook Pumpkin Patch in the LAE Library. It's fun, super easy, and a great way to show off your creativity! Here's what to do: 1) Choose your favorite storybook or character. 2) Get a small to medium-sized pumpkin. It can be real or fake. 3) Decorate your pumpkin to look like your book character by using acrylic paint, permanent markers, glue, or other items to add things to the pumpkin. 4) Pumpkins may not be carved, cut, or have holes spiked in them, as they get stinky. Also, watercolors and acrylic paint do not work well. 5) Fill out the entry form below. It needs to be returned with your pumpkin. 6) You can bring your pumpkins to the Storybook Pumpkin Patch (also known as the Library) anytime between October 1st and October 25th. All storybook pumpkins need to be picked up from the library by the end of the school day on Thursday, October 30th. Prizes will be awarded on 10/30 for the most creative pumpkins in the patch! Parche de Calabazas de Cuentos en la Biblioteca de LAE: ¡Es divertido, súper fácil y una excelente manera de mostrar tu creatividad! Aquí está lo que debes hacer: elige tu libro o personaje de cuento favorito. Consigue una calabaza de tamaño pequeño a mediano. Puede ser real o falsa.
Decora tu calabaza para que se parezca a tu personaje del libro utilizando pintura acrílica, marcadores permanentes, pegamento u otros materiales para añadirle detalles. Las calabazas no pueden ser talladas, cortadas ni tener agujeros, ya que se echan a perder. Además, las acuarelas y algunas pinturas acrílicas no funcionan bien. Completa el formulario de inscripción que aparece a continuación. Debe entregarse junto con tu calabaza. Puedes traer tus calabazas al Parche de Calabazas de Cuentos (también conocido como la Biblioteca) en cualquier momento entre el 1 y el 25 de octubre.
Todas las calabazas de cuentos deben recogerse en la biblioteca antes del final del día escolar el jueves 30 de octubre. ¡Se otorgarán premios el 30/10 a las calabazas más creativas del parche!
Page 10: Lake Arrowhead Elementary Leader in Me  Service  Project: Support Our Troops!  October 21st - November 22nd, 2025. At Lake Arrowhead Elementary, kindness is in action!  LAE’s staff and students are kicking off their Community Service Project—a Leader in Me initiative focused on being Proactive and giving back to those who serve our country. LAE is partnering with our local Blue Star Moms to collect donations for care packages that will be sent to 
members of our armed forces during the holidays. Support Our Troops Care Packages (Banner): earbuds, popcorn, protein bars, pretzels, Top Ramen, Individual packets of drink mixes, gum, Goldfish, beef jerky, cookies, crackers, toiletries, and candy. We’re asking families to contribute individually wrapped items—and to think outside the box about what might brighten a soldier’s day! Donations can be sent with your student or dropped off at the school office. Please be sure to label all items “For the Troops.” A few donation ideas include: Candy, Pretzels, Cookies, Top Ramen, Protein bars, Earbuds, Toiletries, and Notes of Gratitude. Let’s show our troops how much we appreciate their service. 
Page 11: VOE Red Ribbon Week! This week, we’re celebrating Red Ribbon Week! This week is the nationwide campaign encouraging students to make healthy, positive choices and live drug-free. Let’s join in and support our students participating in our spirit days! Spirit Days: Monday: Wear Red; Tuesday: Wear Tie-Dye; Wednesday: PJ Day; Thursday: Halloween Costumes.
Page 12: VOE Newsletter October 27th to 31st.: Important Reminders for this week: No school on Friday, October 31st, so please plan accordingly.  VOE Halloween Costume Parade is Thursday, October 30th: Because we will not be in school on Halloween, our annual VOE Costume Parade will take place on Thursday, October 30th. Students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes to school. Please remember that masks and toy weapons are not allowed. Thank you for keeping those items at home. Red Ribbon Week: This week, we're celebrating Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide campaign that encourages students to make healthy and safe choices by stary drug-free. Through fun activities and themed dress-up days, we help students learn the importance of making positive decisions for their future. Spirit Days for the Week: Monday-Wear Red to show your commitment to healthy choices. Tuesday, Wear Tie-Dye to show peace and kindness. Wednesday, P.J. Day- follow your dreams and make healthy choices. And on Thursday, Halloween costumes show your school spirit while celebrating safety. Coming Up: 10/27: 1st & 2nd grade to the High School for the Play. 10/28: Kindergarten and 5th grade to the High School for the play. 10/30: Fall Costume Parade, 10/30-PTA Trunk or Treat, 10/31-No school for students, 11/3-11/17-PTA Thanksgiving Food Drive, 11/3-EarlyAct Lunch, and 11/3 PTA Executive Meeting. Rooted Together: Rooted Together is a community-centered initiative designed to strengthen and uplift local families by promoting positive values, emotional resilience, and connection through inclusive messaging. Month-October. Value/virtue-Wisdom, Focus Area Description: Thinking before acting: Making good choices, and learning from experience.  Weekly Focus Points: think before acting, learn from feedback, ask for help, consider your impact, and stay calm.  
Page 13: School Activities Secondary: Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate Spooky Spirit Week 27th-30th, 2025-2026 ‘Patriots’ Pen’ competition. Open to 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students — Deadline: 10/31/2025, Wednesday, 10/29: Annual Halloween Bash hosted by MPH Leadership. Tickets on sale end Wednesday, 10/29.
MPH Expanded Tutoring Program starts Next Tuesday, 11/4/2025. Morning Sessions: Tuesdays from 7:40 AM to 8:55 AM. Afternoon Sessions: Thursdays from 3:50 PM to 5:05 PM, Students must pre-register to attend tutoring sessions., 10/31: Student Non-Attendance Day
Mountain High School, Monday, 10/27:Mindful Monday, Tuesday, 10/28: Tech-Free Tuesday, Wednesday, 10/29: Career/College Day, Thursday, 10/30: Thoughtful Thursday, and 10/31: Student Non-Attendance Day.
Rim High School,  Tutoring-Tuesdays & Thursdays in the Library 2:30 pm to 3:20 pm. Tuesday, 10/28: Awards Night at 5 pm, Thursday, 10/30: Costume Spirit Day!
10/31: Student Non-Attendance Day
RIM Virtual Academy, Thursday, October 30th Holiday Mixer! 2 pm to 4 pm, 3rd-12th Grade-ESports Recruitment RVA’s SOAR House System, Monday, 10/27: Mindful Monday, Tuesday, 10/28: Tech-Free Tuesday, Wednesday, 10/29: Career/College Day , Thursday, 10/30: Thoughtful Thursday, 10/31: Student Non-Attendance Day
Page 14: The Annual MPH Halloween Bash, sponsored by the Leadership Class, is this Wednesday, October 29th, from 5 pm to 7 pm. $15 per ticket, DJ Photo Booth, games, snack bar, and more! Ticket sales close after C lunch on Wednesday, 10/29. To attend, students must: Pick up a permission slip from the office, and turn in the completed permission slip to the office with $15. Spooky Spirit Week: October 27th–31st Let’s show our school spirit all week long!
Monday, Oct. 27: Twin (or Triple) Day – Double or triple the fun!, Tuesday, Oct. 28: Disney Day – The happiest place on Earth comes to MPH!
Wednesday, Oct. 29: Pink Out Day – Wear pink to support breast cancer awareness., Thursday, Oct. 30: Costume Day – Show off your Halloween spirit!
Friday, Oct. 31: No School. 
Page 15: Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate Application Deadline is October 31st.  Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate: Veterans of Foreign Wars-VFW 2025-2026 Competition. "VFW made it possible for me to go to college"-Rachel, 2020 Prize Winner. Patriots Pen Post 264; Application deadline is October 31, 2025. Eligibility: Students must be lawful U.S. permanent citizens or have applied for permanent residence (for which the application has not been denied) and intend to become a U.S. citizen at the earliest opportunity. The Patriot's Pen is open to students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Be enrolled by the October 31st deadline. Submit a 300-400-word essay. This year's theme is: "How are you showing patriotism and support for our country?" The National Prize is currently $5000.00. website: https://scholarsapp.com  Schools App Verified. 
Page 16: Rim HS: Need a family night out? Don’t miss the Rim High Theatrical Play. Rim High Theatre Presents Crowns & Chaos. Cinderella: A Fairy Godmother's Tale, Written by Louise Keeton, & Princess Party Smackdown, Written by Don Zolidis. Show Dates: November 1st and 2nd, and November 7th and 8th. Buy tickets online at www.rimhightheatre.com. Tickets are also available at the door. A show-packed with excitement, laughter, and unforgettable performances!
 Page 17: RIM High School Sports Events. October 27th-November 1st, 2025. Please note: All times and dates are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.
Monday, 10/27: Varsity Girls Tennis at Kaiser HS 8:30 am Away Game, Wednesday, 10/29: Varsity Girls Tennis at Jurupa Hill HS 10:00 am Away Game
Thursday, 10/30: JV Football vs Kaiser HS 4 pm Home Game, Friday, 10/31: Varsity Football vs Kaiser HS 7 pm Home Game, Saturday, 11/01: (TBA) Varsity Cross Country at Colton HS 11 am Away Game. Upcoming Games: Tuesday, 11/18: JV Boys Soccer vs Pacific HS 3 pm Home Game, Tuesday, 11/18: Varsity Boys Soccer vs Pacific HS
3 pm Home Game, Tuesday, 11/18: Varsity Girls Soccer at Santa Rosa Academy 4 pm Away Game,  Thursday, 11/20: Girls Varsity soccer at Banning HS3:00 pm Away Game. The Heart of Sports: From courts to tracks, from fields to gyms, Each game begins, each dream begins. They run, they jump, they strive, they play, 
Sports bring us closer every day.  Team or solo, win or fall, Sports build courage, strength, and all., With every sport, a chance to grow, The power of play is what they know. 
Page 18: Students & Families: Come Join RVA’s Annual Halloween Mixer! Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon filled with fun, food, and fright! RIM Virtual Academy's Student Mixer. Thursday, October 30th, from 2 pm to 3:30 pm at the RVA Campus located at 27380 Hwy 18, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352. Escape Room (Stranger Things-themed), House sorting, and pumpkin painting.  Costume Contest-Dress Code Appropriate. It’s going to be a boo-tiful time — we can’t wait to see you there!
Page 19: East Valley Selpa Sensory Night.  November 4th, 2025, at 7:00 pm. Location: Toyota Arena. Don’t miss out... Families and friends can get discounted tickets!
Tickets are available now! Join the Reign on November 4th for the inaugural theme night of our Sensory Night. This season, we made it our goal to provide an opportunity that supports the needs of individuals with different disabilities, helping make attending a game possible. Come be a part of this first memorable and unique experience. When: November 4th at 7 pm. Where: Toyota Arena. Experiences: Sensory rooms, adjusted volume and lighting, access to Fan Tunnel (tickt in. apply). Exclusive Offer: Families and friends can get discounted tickets to join the fun. If you have any questions, contact Karina Ortega at kortega@ontarioreign.com or 909-941-7865. We can't wait to see you there! The posting or distribution of written materials does not indicate District Endorsement of the content of the materials, or the organization, group, company, agency, of individuals associated with the materials.  
Page 20:  Veteran's Day! Monday, November 10th, 2025, is a Non-Attendance day for students, and Tuesday, November 11th, 2025, is Veteran's Day! All schools and the District Office will be closed in honor of our military and veterans on Tuesday, November 11th, 2025. Enjoy the well-deserved four-day weekend! We'll see everyone back in class on Wednesday, November 12th. 
Page 21: Giving Tuesday is almost here! The Rim Education Foundation will be holding a special event to raise funds in support of ROWUSD students. Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, from 4 pm to 8 pm. Lakefront Taproom. Giving Tuesday is your chance to make a difference. Help us reach our goal of raising $ 7,500 for education. Minimum $10 donation. Appetizers provided. The Lakefront Taproom will graciously donate a portion of all proceeds to the Rim Educational Foundation. Contributions benefit: Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID), Career Technical Education (CTE), Partnership Grants, Scholarships. Rim of the World Educational Foundation. PO Box 2151, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352. 501(c)(3) TAX ID: #33-0109403. Rimfoundation.org
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Page 22:  Community Activity: Community Program: Registration Opens 10/1 to 12/1/2025. RIMREC Youth Basketball. Program & League Ages 5 to 14 years. December 2025-March 2026. Teamwork, focus, and confidence. About the Program: This program and league are designed to teach and strengthen basketball skills in a fun, supportive, and recreational environment. Key areas of focus include sportsmanship, teamwork, building confidence, and improving focus-core values that help young athletes grow both on and off the court.  Our Instructors & Volunteers: To build a stronger program, participants ages 5-7 will join Little Hoopers, an introductory basketball program led by trained professional coaches through the RIMREC Youth Basketball League. For ages 8-14, volunteer coaches are essential to forming teams and creating a positive experience. We're currently seeking volunteer coaches, assistant coaches, and team parents. Your support makes a big difference-thank you. If you're interested in helping out, please give us a call.  Practices start in December 2025, and Games start in January 2026. Skills Day: 11/13/25. Time & Location TBA League Players for Ages 8-14 years 'Little Hoopers' for ages 5-7 years.  This posting or distribution of written materials does not indicate District endorsement of the content of the materials, or the organization, group, company, agency, or individuals associated with the materials of body text. The Mile High Volleyball Club Girls' Volleyball Team will hold tryouts on October 20th. 
Page 23:  Community Event: Community Event. The 34th Annual Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker is coming in December! Lake Arrowhead Classical Ballet Company presents the Nutcracker, December 5-7th, 2025. Performances are on Friday at 7 pm-Drosselmeyer's Magic. Santa Saturday at 2:30 pm to 7 pm-Clair's Ball, Sunday 2:30 pm -A Mouse in the House. Special Guests: L. Tomlin as the Nutcracker| Eduard Sargsyan as Cavalier| Elan Alekzander as Sugar Plum| Featured Dancers: Nina Hidajat as Clara| Evan Valdez as Fritz| Artistic Director: Shannon McCormick.
General Admission Tickets: $30| Buy early for reserved seats. Sponsored by Lake Arrowhead Classical Ballet Company | LACBC Nutcracker. Tickets available at Arrowhead Ballet.org or call 909-336-1359.  This posting or distribution of written materials does not indicate District endorsement of the content of the materials, or the organization, group, company, agency, or individuals associated with the material or body text. ROWUSD is proud that many of our talented ROWUSD students will be performing in this year’s production of The Nutcracker!  Their hard work, dedication, and love for the arts will shine brightly on stage as they bring this holiday classic to life. The posting or distribution of written materials does not indicate District Endorsement of the content of the materials, or the organization, group, company, agency, of individuals associated with the materials.