Newsletter, February 4, 2016

PRINCIPAL NEWS
Rosland Elementary
52350 Yaeger Way
PO Box 3360
La Pine, OR 97739
Phone: 541-355-8100
Fax: 541-355-8110
Website: bend.k12.or.us/
February 4, 2016
The Rocket
Review
Family Science Night
Wow, what a great turn out for Family Science Night. It was great to see everyone,
enjoy a meal, and learn about Physics. We are thankful to all who were able to come
and hope students enjoyed the class time portion as well. Also, thank you to the Bend
Education Foundation for supporting the event, and the Rosland staff who were able to
attend and serve the delicious meal. Kudos to Mrs. Foster and Mrs. Newcomb for
organizing the evening!
No School, Report Cards & Conferences
Just wanted to remind everyone that there is no school tomorrow for students so
teachers can complete report cards. These report cards will be mailed to you early
next week. The report cards focus on students progress in the first semester and will
indicate current skills.
Spring Conferences are not scheduled to coincide with first semester report cards, but
will take place March 2nd and 3rd. These conferences will be focused on growth in the
month after the report card as well as goals and expectations for students both
academically and socially. You will be getting conference time request forms soon.
When you do, please take note of and complete the “Menu” portion and return them to
school as soon as possible. This will help guide our planning for our time together.
Continued Support
I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of our
At Home Reading Program. Please continue to have
students complete their assigned reading minutes each night/
week. These minutes are not only helping us complete our
school goal of Reading 500,000 minutes, but helping to
improve student’s skills in all academic areas.
Happy February,
Mrs. Williams
Important Contact Information:
Rochelle Williams - Principal
541-355-8100
Rosland Office
541-355-8100
Bus Garage
541-355-5750
FAN Advocate
Janet Sicora
541-355-8117
Director of South County Schools
Jim Boen
541-355-8101
Top 5 Things You Need to Know
1. Report Cards are being sent home via mail
next week.
2. We are registering for Kindergarten now.
3. The Talent Show isn’t just for students families are encouraged to enter together!
4. February 24th is a 11:45 dismissal.
5. Please read the section on Medications at
school on page 2.
CHARACTER
REMINDERS
ROSLAND STUDENTS HAVE
CHARACTER
February’s
Character trait is
Cooperation
Cooperation Is:
responsibility, team work, doing your part,
leadership, sharing
Leadership - setting a good example,
play by the rules
Sharing - everyone gets a chance
Teamwork - working together to accomplish a
goal
Friday February 5th is a Teacher Work
Day and there is no school. February
15th is Presidents’ Day and there is no
school.
Please make
arrangements for our
early release time on
February 24th. We will
release at 11:45 am
instead of 2pm so
teachers can prepare for
conferences the following week. Buses will
arrive much earlier and we want you to have
time to get ready for that.
MEDICATIONS AT
SCHOOL
Our Talent Show will be on February
24th at 9:10 am. Watch your
students’ backpack or folder for the
entry form on how they can
participate! Try Outs are on
Wednesday, February
10th. Rehearsals are
Friday, February 19th
and a second one to
be scheduled soon.
Medications may be
administered at school if they
are medically necessary to
keep your child in school. All
medications must come to
school with a parent, and the
parent must complete the
paperwork in order for any
medication to be given to the child. Please do not
send medications to school with your child.
Prescription medications must come to school in the
original bottle with the correct dosage noted on the
bottle. Over the counter medication may also be given,
but it must be in the original package, age appropriate
and accompanied by the proper school paperwork
signed by the parent. Children May NOT selfmedicate. The only exception to this is an inhaler for
students with asthma.
This policy is for all over-the counter medications
including cough drops and medicated lip-balm.
For the safety of your student and all Rosland
students, please bring all medications to the office!
Thank you!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
PTA NEWS
NEXT PTA MEETING IS
FEBRUARY 17 @ LA PINE
ELEMENTARY- 6pm
Free Childcare and light snacks provided
Tuesdays are
College Days:
Wear your
college gear
Fridays are
Rocket Days:
Wear your
Red and
Silver
Feb. 4 - Last day of the semester
Feb. 5 - End of semester work day, no school
Feb. 8 - Story time for Pre K & families 8:30 a
Feb. 8 - 12 - Buddy Gram Sales
Feb. 10 - Site council meeting 8am
Feb. 10 - Pre K Story Time @ Rosland 8:30 am
Feb 10 - Talent Show try outs
Feb. 15 - Presidents’ Day - no school
Feb. 17 - PTA @ LPE 6pm
Feb. 17 - Immunization Exclusion Day
Feb. 19 - Architect Visit to Ms. Reeves class
Feb. 20 - Free Family Day @ High Desert
Feb. 22 - 3rd grade swim week
Feb. 24 - 11:45 am Dismissal
Feb. 24 - Talent Show 9:10 am
Feb. 25 - Cat in the Hat night @ LPE
Mar. 2 - Parent Teacher Conference 4p -8p
Mid Oregon Credit
Union Free Family
Saturday at the High
desert Museum
Saturday, February 20,
2016 10am - 4pm.
Arrive early, parking is
limited. A free Shuttle is
offered from the Morning Star Christian School
parking lot to the Museum and back all day.
Buddy Grams will be on
sale at lunchtime in the
cafeteria Monday, February 8th through
Friday, February 12th. They will be
delivered to classrooms on February 12th.
Buddy Grams are a fun way to show your
buddy you are thinking of them.
Buddy Grams - $ .50
Buddy Gram with Pencil & stickers $1.00
Cat in the Hat Night
will be on February
25th from 5:30 pm to
7:00 pm at La Pine
Elementary. Come join the
fun of eating green eggs
and ham, making crafts,
pick up a book and vote for
your favorite Dr. Seuss
book. You are guaranteed to have some fun!
The Scholastic Buy One Get
One Free book Fair will be
happening too! Rosland will
have our buy one get one free
Book Fair starting April 4th.
Kids Corner
update
Evan’s
Enjoy the word search
and Evan reminds us
of the talent show
coming up!
Community Connection
La Pine Park and Rec website has lots of
information about sports, the Hub (after school
program) and adult programs.
lapineparks.org or you can call them at
541-536-2223 and email at [email protected]
Children's’ Forest
has several things
going on this month:
Feb 27 – Feb 28 10:00am – 4:00pm,
Eagle Watch Celebration
March 2 6:00pm – 8:00pm,
Children's Forest Volunteer Training
March 12 1:00pm – 3:00pm,
Discover Nature Days: Snow Explorers
www.childrensforestco.org/
Closures
All of the Deschutes Public Libraries will be closed
on Monday, February 15.
If you are bringing a snack
for a Valentine’s Day party,
please consider a healthy
alternative! Any snacks that
are provided to students
must be bought from a
facility that uses a
commercial kitchen (like a
grocery store or restaurant)
Check the class newsletter
for Valentine Day activities.
LEGO Block Party
Read! Build! Play! Join other builders and a gazillion
LEGOs. All ages welcome!
Saturday, February 20, 1:00 pm
FAN - Family Access Network
Need help gaining access to
community resources? Call
Janet Sicora, she can help
you get connected with
services!
541-355-8117.
CLASSROOM NEWS
Ms. Reeves 4th
grade class is
participating in the
Architects in
Schools program
through the
Architecture
Foundation of
Oregon. Architects in Schools pairs
practicing design professionals with
classroom teachers to create and
implement customized curricula for
students over a six-week residency.
They will be coming to Ms. Reeves class
several Fridays through February, March
and April.
The lessons will cover simple drawing,
architectural history, lessons for
measuring and designing floor plans,
and structural activities like designing
Swim Lessons are back for 3rd grade
students
All third grade students with a signed permission
slip will go to SHARC for swimming lessons 2/22,
2/23, 2/25 and 2/26. Each student will have a 1/2
session with a certified instructor each day. There
is no cost to families. Students will need to
provide a swim suite and towel.
We would like to thank our community members
for helping us make this happen.
Thank you to Bancorp Insurance, Midstate Electric,
Cascade Real Estate, Harvest Depot, Les Schwab,
and an extra special Thank you to Amanda
Johnston for all her effort to make this a reality for
this year’s 3rd grade students.
MORE INFORMATION
Do you have a child that will be 5 years
old by September 1st?
We are registering next year’s
kindergarteners NOW!
We plan on having an Early Learning Fair
in May and would love to get all the
information to our new families! Please
direct families to our office so we can
welcome them to Rosland. If you need to
register a sibling of a current student, stop
by the front desk and get your registration
packet!
U.S. Bank Kids’
Mini Pole Pedal
Paddle T-shirt
Contest:
Artistic Opportunity
Entries must be
submitted on white paper with colored
designs. The design may represent the
activities of the race: rafting, running,
obstacle course and biking. Kids from 1st
grade through 6th grade can submit artwork.
The only requirements of the design are to
include the following information:
1. U.S. Bank Kid’s Mini Pole Pedal Paddle
2. Bend, Oregon
3. 2016
4. The letters MBSEF somewhere on the artwork.
5. The artist's signature
Please include on the back of the design:
name, age, grade level, teacher, school,
home phone number and email (optional).
Entries MUST be received by 5:00 p.m.,
Friday, February 19, 2016, delivered or
mailed to:
Mt. Bachelor Sports Education Foundation
563 SW 13th Street, Suite 201(corner of
Century Dr. and Donovan) Bend, OR 97702
MORE NEWS
Library time for little
ones!
We are opening up our school
library for story time on the
second Tuesday of the month
for families with small children.
Come join us and the Deschutes
Public Library Librarian for story
time! First story time will be
February 9 @ 8:30 am.
PRE K coordinator for La PIne.
If you have a pre-kindergarten
student at home (birth to 4), and
would like some company, feel
free to call Terry Denend and
she will bring you a cup of coffee
and some company!
Phone# 541-876-7411!
REPORT CARDS WILL
BE MAILED FEBRUARY
8TH. Please let us know
if you have a change of
address and keep your
phone numbers updated,
too.
Our Green Team continues to stack boats at
lunch time. Below are 50 boats stacked in
one bag and 50 boats thrown in a bag. We
can see the difference our Green Team is
making every day!
DISTRICT NEWS
AREA CHANGE REQUESTS FOR 2016-17
To enable planning at the respective schools and
to receive maximum consideration, parent/
guardians requesting a transfer should submit a
completed “Attendance Area Change Request”
form to their home elementary, middle and/or high
school principal by March 1. A supplemental letter
may be attached to further explain the specific
reasons for the request. Forms are available at
the front desk or online at www.bend.k12.or.us.
This deadline is earlier than in previous years.
If you are wanting to transfer from Klamath County,
the open enrollment period for inter-district
transfers close April 1st. Please contact Klamath
County at 541-883-5000 to initiate the paperwork.
You will receive a confirmation by May 1st.
Please contact the office for additional information.
Magnet Schools Offer Tours for Parents
REALMS Parent Tours are:
February 18 at 6:30 to 8 p.m.
February 23 at 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Families interested in exploring Bend-La Pine
Schools’ Choice Options should consider taking
advantage of upcoming tours and information
sessions. Available for students in grades K-8, the
district's Choice Options provide learning
opportunities that are significantly different from
our traditional programs, while meeting the same
standards and requirements as other schools
within the district.
More information about the magnet school
programs is available on our Choice Options
webpage: www.bend.k12.or.us/district/academics/
choice-optionsREALMS School (6-8)
Rimrock Expeditionary Alternative Learning
Middle School
www.bend.k12.or.us/REALMS
541-322-5323; 63175 OB Riley Road, Bend
Applications for lottery due March 18