What`s Up – 11/7/2014 - Madison School District

WHAT’S UP?
Students, Staff, and Community….Learning for All!
Madison Rose Lane Elementary
1155 East Rose Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Office: 602-664-7400
Nurse: 602-664-7420
Dr. Peter Morkert………………Principal
Mr. Chris Merrill……Assistant Principal
Rose Lane’s Home Page: http://www.madisonaz.org
November 7, 2014
November 2014
Monday
10
Day 2
Tuesday
Wednesday
11
9:30-10:30am-Bus
Evacuation Drill – bus
bay
12
Thursday
Day 3
13
Friday
Day 4
14
Day 5
21
Day 4
Family Dine Out
@ Culvers
825 E. Camelback
Regular 2:30 Dismissal
VETERAN’S DAY
NO SCHOOL
17
Day 6
18
Day 1
6:00-7:00pm-TEAM
General Meeting-Library
6:00pm-Governing Board
Meeting-D/O
24
25
Day 5
Day 6
19
Day 2
TCT 1:00 Dismissal
26
THANKSGIVING BREAK
NO SCHOOL
20
Day 3
Thanksgiving Sharing Ends
School Spirit Day
6:30-7:30pm-Pack 41
Monthly mtg - cafeteria
27
THANKSGIVING BREAK
NO SCHOOL
28
THANKSGIVING BREAK
NO SCHOOL
December 2014
Monday
1
Day 1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
Day 2
6:00pm-Governing Board
Meeting-D/O
6:30-7:30pm-Girl Scout
Leader meeting - Library
3
Thursday
Day 3
4
TCT 1:00 Dismissal
What’s Happening in TCT…….
This week at TCT teachers worked in grade level teams to
write a shared lesson plan for math and literacy. Teachers
discussed alignment of objectives, sub-objectives, and
aligned activities to enhance student learning. Teachers
will share results and a future grade level meeting.
Friday
Day 4
5
Day 5
Dear Families of Madison Rose Lane School,
Principally
Speaking…
. . ..
Thank you for your patience during drop off and dismissal times from this past week.
We have been working with the City of Phoenix for the installation of a speed table that
will connect the sidewalk from Madison Baptist Church (north side of Rose Lane Road)
to our sidewalk leading into our campus. This new feature will allow those families who
wish to park, the opportunity to cross on the speed table, rather than walking down to
12th Street and crossing. This safety feature should be helpful for everyone. We will be
sending out additional correspondence that should help to clarify how this will work for
the safety of everyone.
Our Rose Lane TEAM has been actively working to collect goods for our annual
Thanksgiving Sharing. We have several families who are facing enormous financial
obstacles and would benefit greatly from your donations. Students are collecting
canned goods that will be distributed to our families in need from within our own school
community. Your help and support are essential in making a giant difference in the life
of a fellow Rose Lane family!
Thanks again for your continued support of working with your youngster in the
realization of our school-wide improvement plan.
Please note that our plan
encompasses a focus in these key areas:

Reading Comprehension (non-fiction text)

Math (number sense and estimation)

ELL (increasing our reclassification rate)

Increasing attendance rate

Increasing parental involvement
Next Tuesday (November 11) we remember the many men and women who have
sacrificed so much for the freedom we enjoy here in the United States. Veteran’s Day
is always celebrated on the 11th of November each year. We will not have school this
day (Tuesday, November 11) in remembrance of these special heroes. It is an honor
to support the troops that have given of themselves to protect our country and the
liberties we value in our country. Please take time to encourage your own children to
think about these special people as they serve so valiantly in our armed forces.
We are grateful for the continued support that each of you offers. Our school is truly a
community of learners. Together we will do great things for our children. Thanks again
for making Rose Lane your school of choice!
Dr. Peter Morkert
Principal—Madison Rose Lane
Have you paid your
child’s Annual $50.00
Student Activity Fee?
If you haven’t already paid your child’s annual $50.00 Student Activity Fee for the 2014-15 school
year, please see Jeanine or Chris in the front office to pay this fee with cash, credit or debit card (no
checks, please!). This Governing Board approved fee pays for your child’s field trips, assemblies, and
other extracurricular programs on our campus that your child participates in for the 2014-2015
school year. This nonrefundable fee qualifies as a Kid’s Tax Credit to be claimed on your Arizona State
tax return (see Arizona Revised Statute number ARS §43-1089.01)
Another option is to pay this fee online with a credit or debit card. Go to www.madisonaz.org, click on
“Tax Credits” and follow the instructions. You must provide the school office with a copy of your
printed receipt with your child’s name on it in order for your child to receive credit.
Thank you so much for your support!
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V.I.P.
Rose Lane is Proud to Announce our V.I.P.’s
for the Month of November 2014:
Roisin Tell
Mikayla Morgan
Fernanda Gomez
Stuart King
Colin Walt
Alfred Stevens
Bruce Conrad
Tatum Peterson
Humberto Mendez
Harper Heffington
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Physical Education News
From: Mrs. Haarer
My 2nd-3rd-4th graders have been learning basketball skills. We started by learning
the one-hand push shot while shooting baskets. Then we practiced various ways
of passing the ball to a partner: chest pass, bounce pass, under and overhead
pass. This week we are learning how to demonstrate controlled basketball
dribbling (in place, while moving, and then during a game-like situation).
What’s Happening in PE with Coach B?
WOW! Time flies when you are having fun!
The Kindergarten and 1st grade are finished with the fundamental loco -motor patterns
which include the slide, gallop, hop, jump, leap, and skip. We will revisit them again in the
spring. Now, we are starting on animal walks which require strength, balance, body control
and spatial awareness. Everyone is working so hard and I am so proud of all of them.
** Please practice shoe tying with your child. This is a wonderful fine motor activity.
Parents, please help your child remember their PE shoes on PE day. If they are not
wearing the correct shoes they will have to sit out of class that day. Your child’s grade
depends on whether they participate. It is for your students’ safety and the safety of
others that I require the correct footwear. Sandals, heals, boots, shoes that do not
secure to the foot and have arch supports and CROCS are not safe footwear for PE
class. Thank you for your cooperation and help with this matter.
Remember: Help your child get at least 60 minutes of exercise a day. You can go for
walks or bike rides in the evening. All of these activities are a great way to spend family
time together.
Keep moving,
Coach “B”
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CONGRATULATIONS TO ROSE LANE’S STUDENTSOF-THE-MONTH FOR AUGUST 2014!
Students-of-the-Month are selected by their teachers because they
demonstrate good citizenship, they work to the best of their ability, and they
provide a good role model for their classmates.
August’s Life Skill is: Safe
1st Grade
Edward Encizo
Alycia Browne
Sienna Amaya
Alex Enriquez-Puente
Melany Solis
Camron Hernandez
Riley Rucker
Erik Cortez Bazaldua
Andrew Gestson
Antonio Goseyun
2nd Grade
Yahaira Carillo
Isaac Roman-Rojas
Alison Dennison
Diana Ontiveros Castro
Leslie Mercado
Matt LaRue
Jasmina Habibic
Samia Bennett
Ricardo Alvarado
Mia Lashley
Mia Gomez Guerrero
Aiden Oleson
3rd Grade
David Shephard
Angelique Padilla
Sarah Acquuah
Christian TaylorLopez
Angelo Sierras
Anaya LenoirBohanon
Jett Cornell
Isabel Amaya
Gabriela Benitez
Wendy Luna
4th Grade
Alex Srejic
Roisin Tell
Abigail Mosakowski
Xavier Vega-Hiralez
Debbie Sandoval
Devon Dominguez
CONGRATULATIONS TO ROSE LANE’S STUDENTSOF-THE-MONTH FOR SEPTEMBER 2014!
Students-of-the-Month are selected by their teachers because they
demonstrate good citizenship, they work to the best of their ability, and they
provide a good role model for their classmates.
September’s Life Skill is: Organized
1st Grade
2nd Grade
Fischer Pieratt
3rd Grade
Aixa Sanchez Baylon
Brendan Danish
Riley Ewing
Alexa Sanchez Baylon
Madlyn McShane
Zoey Marsolo
Roisin Fogarty
Jordan Phillips
Sarah Mansfield
Mikko Colico
Christopher Baloo
Natalie Reitsma
Bella Bartels
Kimberly Cahoon
William Carman
Kenyon Williams
Jacob Knight
Chloe Pallister
Jaime Lopez
Keilana Nielson
Gabriela Alvarez
Makayla Scott
Joseph Venegas
Emma Lewis
Olivia Brooks
Raymond Castillo
Simeon Lopez
Braden Kuenne
Joshua Vasquez
4th Grade
Jayden Whitehead
Campbell
Gianna Bocchini
Brooklyn Yarber
Lucian Olson-Ontiveros
Hazel Williams
Daniel Murray
Jason Fontenet
Alex Wright
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Do you know where your State tax money is going?
By directing it to Rose Lane School, you have a voice...
It’s a win-win for you and Madison Rose Lane.
The state of Arizona has a law that benefits taxpayers and students alike. A.R.S. 43-1089 allows a
tax credit of $200 for individuals and $400 per year for married couples filing jointly, for fees for
donations paid to a public school in support of extracurricular activities. You can mail your check for
either of the amounts above to: Madison Rose Lane, 1155 East Rose Lane, Phoenix, AZ 85014.
A receipt will be mailed to you. It is not necessary to have a child enrolled in the school district to
benefit from this tax credit. So tell your friends, the kid’s grandparents, and anyone else that would
like to participate in this terrific program!
Do I have to donate the full amount?
No. You can contribute any amount that is comfortable to you and your family, at any time, within the
state mandated guidelines.
How will the money be used?
All tax credit monies help cover the costs of field trips, recess sports programs, school enrichment
programs, assemblies, visiting authors and after school tutor programs. Simply put, these donations
make possible a wide range of learning opportunities that our children would not otherwise have.
How and where do I make a payment?
We do collect a $50.00 Student Activity Fee payment from parents for each student when they
register their child at Rose Lane each year, but you can contribute up to $200 for individuals or $400
for married couples. The $50 Student Activity fee must be paid with cash, credit or debit card at the
school office, or you can pay with a credit card on the district website. To pay with a credit card, go
to www.madisonaz.org, click on “Tax Credits”, and follow the steps. Be sure to provide a copy of
your receipt to the school office so your student will receive credit for the payment.
We are excited to tell you about all of our upcoming events and volunteer
opportunities. Our parent-teacher organization wants you! We are dedicated to
making your experience at Rose Lane a positive and successful one. We know from
experience that the best way to make this happen is to GET INVOLVED!!!!
TEAM would like to thank everyone that came out and helped and supported our
Fall Carnival. It was a great success and a really fun night. A special thanks to
Dunn Orthodontics for donating to and manning our Snack Shack. Thank you
everyone!!
Cookie Dough- There are still Cookie Dough/Catalog orders to be picked up, please
call Becca @602-405-2239 to arrange to pick them up as soon as possible.
Thanksgiving Sharing started November 3rd and is running until November 21st.
This is an awesome opportunity to help out families in our very own Rose Lane
community. Please see attached flyer for donation needs, and if you would like to
volunteer or have any questions please contact Becca Gianforte @602-405-2239 or
[email protected].
Our next Dine Out is going to be Thursday November 13th at Culver’s at 825 E.
Camelback Rd. Look for flyers coming home in the next week.
Spirit Day is November 21st and the theme is Mustache Day. We want to see
everyone with their Rose Lane shirts and a Mustache on your face.
Box Top Winners for October were Ms. Patton’s Kindergarten-186, Mrs. Brown’s 1st
Grade-280, Ms. Mena’s 2nd Grade-270, Ms. Bohlman’s 3rd Grade-418, Mr. Yates 4th
Grade-347, and Mr. Silva’s Class with-50, for a grand total of 3246, which equals
$324.60 for our school. Keep up the good work Rose Lane, if you have any questions
please contact Rosemarie Lewis at [email protected]
Art Masterpiece- Our Art Masterpiece program is up and running! Please contact
Susan Thompson-McHugh if you would like to volunteer or have any questions at
[email protected]
Garden Club- Rose Lane Garden Club is in full bloom! For more information please
contact Kara Barron at [email protected].
-Becca Gianforte (TEAM President)
[email protected]
*Next TEAM Meeting Monday November 17th in the Rose Lane Library from
6:00-7:00pm, Childcare will be provided!
THANKSGIVING SHARING
Each year Madison Rose Lane families, teachers, and administration join
together to help others within our school community through the
Thanksgiving Sharing Program
Classroom collections will run for three weeks: November 3rd-November 21st
Deliveries and/or pickup will take place on Monday, Nov 24th & Tuesday Nov 25th
As you do your grocery shopping this month, please consider picking up a few
extra items for those less fortunate.
Each week has a theme:
Week 1
Dates
11/3-11/7
Theme
Non-Perishable Food
Week 2
11/10-11/14
Personal & Household
Week 3
11/17-11/21
Thanksgiving Dinner
Suggestions
Canned Fruit/Veggies,
Rice, Beans, Hot/Cold
Cereal, Pasta, Sauce, Mac
& Cheese, Crackers,
Canned Fish/Meat, etc.
Toilet Paper, Paper
Towels, Toothbrushes,
Toothpaste, Shampoo,
Soap, Lotion, Dish Soap,
Cleaning Supplies, etc.
FROZEN-Turkey*, Pie*,
Stuffing, Instant
Potatoes, Gravy,
Cranberry Sauce, etc.
*FROZEN ITEMS MUST BE DELIVERED TO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21st
If you have any questions, are interested in volunteering or would like
to donate frozen items please contact:
Becca Gianforte 602-405-2239 or [email protected]
Yearbooks On Sale Now!
Order your
yearbook today!
It’s only $15 until
April 1st. That’s
less than last
year!
You may pay online at ybpay.lifetouch.com or with cash
or a check. Make checks payable to Rose Lane TEAM.
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Yearbook Order Form
Please return in an envelope with $15 – Cash or Check payable to Rose Lane
TEAM
Student name_______________________________________________________
Teacher name _______________________________________________________
Grade_____________________________________________________________
Online
Cash/check