Shop Your Team Color & Support Almondale PTC!
Check out our All Star Spirit Store and grab some Almondale gear in GREEN 💚 or BLUE 💙 to support your teacher’s team!
Our Almondale PTC is proud to host special family events throughout the year, including Trunk-or-Treat, Family Dance Night, and Pancakes with Santa, while also helping provide materials and resources that enhance our students’ education.
PTC also coordinates fundraisers and provides support to our school in many different ways. Every membership, purchase, and volunteer makes a difference!
Please consider:
Purchasing your All Star spirit wear
Joining the Almondale PTC
Volunteering at one of our upcoming events
Our staff members have been divided into TEAM GREEN 💚 and TEAM BLUE 💙 for our
All Stars on Point: Green vs. Blue Challenge!
Throughout the year, our staff will earn points for their teams by building relationships with students and families, supporting one another, showing school spirit, and participating in some fun challenges along the way.
Families can get in on the fun, too! When you're shopping for Almondale spirit wear, check your child's teacher's team color below and consider showing your support with GREEN or BLUE!
💚 TEAM GREEN
TK/Kindergarten: Therese Devine, Mindy Bradford, Bridgett Tsitakis
2nd Grade: Cherie Garner, Jen Guyton, Jodi Pope, Veronica Shepherd
4th Grade: Alex Lyons, Carrie Maybee, Jessica York
6th Grade: Tim Monroe, Emily Porter, Brittany Reams
Special Education:
💚 Lauren Campbell
💚 Lyndsey Baker
💚 Jessica Hogan
💚 Linda Barnes
💚 Judy Fitzpatrick
💙 TEAM BLUE
TK: Teresa Echeverria, Shannon Aripez
1st Grade: Patricia Hashim, Kathy Metcalf, Elaine Womack
3rd Grade: Carla Leiran, Breanne Martin, Tawnie McCaa, Kara Rangel
5th Grade: Andrea Andrade, Bonnie Redenius, Alisha Thompson
Special Education:
💙 Joe Montoya
💙 Stacy Franciotti
💙 Jamie Ofstad
💙 Morgan Kaess
💙 Maggie Rodriguez
So when you see a sea of GREEN 💚 and BLUE 💙 around campus, you'll know what's happening!
Pick your color. Support your teacher. Show your All Star spirit. ⭐
Let the Green vs. Blue Challenge begin!
Shop the All Star Spirit Store
Thank you for helping us make Almondale an even stronger school community! ⭐
12 days ago, Jennifer Maddern
We are excited to begin the 2026-2027 school year at Almondale Elementary! Here is some important information as we start the year.
Wednesday, August 12th, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Meet and Greet: Families are invited to meet their child's teacher and tour campus. Your child's teacher will email you in the afternoon on Tuesday, August 11th to introduce themselves and provide their room number. If you do not receive an email that afternoon, please stop by the Multipurpose Room Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for your child's information.
Thursday, August 13th, First Day of School: Regular Bell Schedule:
Our bell schedule is attached below.
Thursday, August 20th, Parent Information Night “Back to School Night”:
Please join us for the following:
5:45 p.m. Admin Introduction & PTC Meeting, Multipurpose Room,
6:15-6:40 p.m. classroom session 1, and if it applies,
6:45-7:10 p.m. classroom session 2, and/or
7:15 p.m. Camp KEEP meeting, all 6th grade, Multipurpose Room.
Please review the Raptor Safety information attached.
On behalf of the entire Almondale Elementary team, we would like to welcome you to a fantastic new school year!
14 days ago, Jennifer Maddern
2026-2027 Bell Schedule
On behalf of the entire Almondale Elementary team, we would like to welcome you to a fantastic new school year!
14 days ago, Jennifer Maddern
Patriot had some EXTREME visitors on our campus this week! We watched as they jumped, tricked, and engaged our students on the importance of hard work and dedication! Keep it up, Eagles! 👏🏻💥
over 3 years ago, Merril Clanton
Freedom Middle School held its annual Get Connected Night for parents and students to Get Connected with the Freedom staff, campus, and all that middle school has to offer! ❤️🦅🖤
over 3 years ago, Merril Clanton
Each year the Rosedale Union School District bestows its highest honor to two classified employees, two certificated employees, and two community partners. We are pleased to announce this year's Golden Apple recipients! Korri Carter, Renee Rucks, Kathy Metcalf, Susan Walker, Caesars Deli, and Zeppos Pizza! We can't wait to celebrate these deserving individuals at the May 9th board meeting! 🌟🍎
over 3 years ago, Merril Clanton
As students go about their day, it is important to remind them to be safe and vigilant about their surroundings. Whether walking to and from school, taking public transportation, or spending time with friends, it is important to be aware of potential risks at all times.
Here are some tips to keep in mind:
Stay alert‼️
Keep your eyes and ears open, and pay attention to your surroundings. Avoid using your phone or listening to loud music with headphones, as it can be distracting.
Trust your instincts‼️
If something doesn't feel right, trust your gut and take action to remove yourself from the situation. Don't hesitate to ask for help if you feel uncomfortable or unsafe.
Travel in groups‼️
Whenever possible, travel with friends or classmates. There's safety in numbers, and a group can deter potential issues.
Remember‼️
Stay alert, trust your instincts, and take the necessary precautions to stay safe.
over 3 years ago, Merril Clanton
The Rosedale Union School District would like to invite you to join us for our annual Strategic Focus (LCAP) Stakeholder Input Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. in our Professional Development Center located adjacent to Rosedale Middle School.
This event offers an opportunity for you to hear about our Strategic Focus/Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) and invites you to provide input as we review and plan for the 2023-2024 school year.
If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Merril Clanton at 661-588-6000 ext. 105
We look forward to seeing you on April 12th! 🍎
over 3 years ago, Merril Clanton
The Rosedale Union School District is excited to announce that applications are currently being accepted for the Bakersfield Police Department Junior Police Academy.
Space is limited!
👮🏼♀️🚔🚨
over 3 years ago, Merril Clanton
Parent Project Sign Ups Available Now!
This class is designed to help parents learn to support their children with struggling behavior. You can sign up with the link below:
https://forms.gle/SiLhwmaFzyCMiDqD9over 3 years ago, Britton Smith
🚌✏️ Registration for the 2023-2024 school year starts March 1, 2023‼️📚
✂️ Beginning this upcoming school year, we will offer full-day Kindergarten, and TK will remain a half-day program.
🖍️ Age requirements
TK: Student will have their 5th birthday between September 2, 2023, and April 2, 2024.
K: Student will have their 5th birthday on or before September 1, 2023.
💻 Online registration opens on March 1, 2023. Please visit
www.ruesd.net for more information.
🛝🥳 We can’t wait to meet the class of 2023-2024‼️
over 3 years ago, Merril Clanton
A special thank you to our fantastic team of school bus drivers for taking such excellent care of our most precious cargo!
over 3 years ago, Merril Clanton
In observance of Presidents’ Day, school will not be in session on Monday, February 20, 2023. Have a wonderful three day weekend! ❤️🤍💙
over 3 years ago, Merril Clanton
Dig in to school breakfast with this super fun poster contest! 🖍️🖼️🥞🍳🥣
over 3 years ago, Merril Clanton
Almondale Elementary School’s “BIG 80’s” dance night was like, totally RAD!!! Thanks to our gnarly PTC and community helpers for making this an awesome event for our students! 🎧🕹️📻
over 3 years ago, Merril Clanton
Just a reminder that Wednesday, February 1, 2023, is a minimum day schedule for all students!
over 3 years ago, Merril Clanton
💚💙 These darling EDC Kindergarten farmers have amazed us with what they’ve grown! 🥬
over 3 years ago, Merril Clanton
Almondale’s December dress-up days are keeping our spirits bright! Today was mistletoes, hats, and antler fun! With a special appearance, by the Grinch himself! 💚☃️💙
over 3 years ago, Merril Clanton
