November 24, 2024
Dear Rogers Lane Families:
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Thanksgiving break for students will begin November 27th. We will have school Monday and Tuesday of this week. Students will be out Wednesday (11/26), Thursday (11/27), and Friday (11/28).
Students will return to school December 2, 2024.
THE PTA APPRECIATES YOU!
In the spirit of the season, we want to thank every parent, family, and teacher that has joined the PTA for the 2024-2025 school year. We are greater when we stand together and that's because of YOU! There is still time to join the PTA during our membership drive...and the class with the most PTA members by Dec. 10 will win a pizza party!
Memberships range from $10 for one person and $18 for a family. PTA meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
CODE RED LOCKDOWN DRILL DURING THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 2nd
As part of our safety procedures, our school will conduct a code red lockdown drill during the week of December 2nd. These annual drills, conducted with law enforcement and WCPSS Security, help ensure students and staff are prepared for emergencies.
Lockdown Types:
- Code Red: Immediate threat; students stay in secure areas, and doors are locked.
- Code Yellow: Potential community threat; students remain indoors, and activities continue as normal.
During an actual lockdown, communication will be sent via phone, text, and email after safety measures are in place. Please verify your contact information with our office.
If your child needs support following this drill, please contact our school counselor.
Kayla Cockrell, K-2 Counselor kcockrell@wcpss.net
Alexia Ali, 3-5 Counselor Coming Soon!
Helen Nguyen, Social Worker ptnguyen@wcpss.net
Laura Stiegler, Psychologist lstiegler@wcpss.net
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2024-2025 TEACHER OF THE and TEACHER ASSISTANT OF THE YEAR
We’re thrilled to announce our Teacher of the Year – Ms. Devone, 3rd Grade and Teacher Assistant of the Year, Ms. Copeny, Kindergarten! These two exceptional individuals have shown outstanding dedication, inspiring our students and supporting our classrooms with passion and commitment.
Please join us in celebrating their incredible contributions to our school community. We are so grateful for their hard work and the positive impact they bring each day.
SUPPORT OUR DREAMBOX CHALLENGE
Our DreamBox Math Challenge continues, and we need your help to encourage our students to participate and reach their goals!
During the school day students will:
✅ Complete 5 lessons per week on DreamBox
✅ Track their progress on the hallway posters at school
✅ For every 100 lessons completed by their class, they’ll earn one raffle ticket for a chance to win a classroom pizza party!
On December 20th, we’ll announce the 3 lucky classrooms that will win a pizza celebration! The more lessons each class completes, the greater their chances of winning.
Let’s work together to make math learning fun and engaging. Your encouragement at home can make a big difference in motivating our students to challenge themselves and achieve their best.
WELCOME TO OUR NEW 3-5 COUNSELOR
We are excited to welcome Ms. Alexia Ali as our new 3-5 grade counselor. Ms. Ali will start on December 2, 2024.
As a reminder, if you need to reach out to our student support team:
Kayla Cockrell, K-2 Counselor kcockrell@wcpss.net
Alexia Ali, 3-5 Counselor Coming Soon!
Helen Nguyen, Social Worker ptnguyen@wcpss.net
Laura Stiegler, Psychologist lstiegler@wcpss.net
JOIN US FOR OUR BOARD ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
Join us for our board advisory council meeting, Monday December 2nd, hosted by our District 4 school board member, Toshiba Rice. This meeting will focus on Special Education services.
A REMINDER ABOUT BIRTHDAYS & CUPCAKES
Families are welcome to send in healthy snacks for their child and his/her classmates to eat during lunch time. This year we are not permitting sweets (cupcakes, cookies, etc) to be passed out during the school day.
Our goal is to encourage healthy eating habits among students. Encouraging nutritious snacks supports students' overall well-being and aligns with the school's commitment to fostering a healthy environment.
Not all students can consume sweets due to allergies, dietary restrictions, or personal and religious beliefs. By avoiding sweets, the school ensures that all students feel included, and no one is left out or made to feel different because of their dietary needs.
The primary purpose of school is education. Birthday celebrations with sweets can be distracting and take away from valuable instructional time. By keeping celebrations simple and focused on the student rather than on the food, the school maintains a learning-focused environment.
4th GRADE WINTER CONCERT
Rogers Lane Elementary School is excited to invite you to our 4th Grade Winter Concert on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 6:15 PM.
- Location: GYM
- Student Attire: Any combination of blue, brown, and white.
- Performing Classes: Henson, Fleshman, Bizzell, Smith, Wilson, Reid
For more details, scan the QR code on the flyer or contact your child’s teacher. We look forward to seeing you there!
ALL performances will begin on time so be sure to arrive early!
SUPPORT HOW YOUR CHILD ‘ROCKs IT’ AT ROGERS LANE
The Rogers Lane ROCK-IT Expectations guide student behavior to help all students at RLES achieve social, emotional, and academic success by outlining the key habits needed for success in school.
R- Respect
O - Ownership
C - Communicate
K - Kindness
I - Integrity
T – Teamwork
To keep the store stocked with fun and motivating items, we are reaching out to ask for your support through donations.
We are looking for donations such as:
- Small toys or games
- School supplies (pencils, notebooks, etc.)
- Books
- Snacks (individually wrapped)
- Gift cards or other small incentives
Thank you for supporting our Star Store and helping us create a positive school culture at Rogers Lane.
VOLUNTEERS AT ROGERS LANE
We are excited to invite you to be a part of our school community by volunteering! Whether you have a few hours to spare or can commit to ongoing support, your involvement makes a huge difference in the experience and success of our students.
To help us coordinate and match your availability and interests with our volunteer opportunities, please fill out this brief RLES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES. This will give us an idea of how you’d like to contribute and when you’re available.
IS YOUR CHILD(REN) HAVING AN ISSUE ON THE BUS?
At Rogers Lane we are fortunate to have two amazing assistant principals that support the school in many ways. One of those ways is by helping students and families with any bus concerns. If you or your student has a question about buses please email our assistant principal or call the school to leave a message:
If you have questions or concerns about the RED, ORANGE, YELLOW, or PINK Bus – please reach out to Ms. Chanteal Alston
(919) 694-8670
If you have questions or concerns about the BLUE, PURPLE, GRAY, or GREEN Bus – please reach out to Dr. Carrie McKeown
(919) 694-8670
THE ROGERS LANE HOMEWORK PLAN
Please review the Rogers Lane Homework Plan HERE
BIRTHDAYS & CUPCAKES
Families are welcome to send in healthy snacks for their child and his/her classmates to eat during lunch time. This year we are not permitting sweets (cupcakes, cookies, etc) to be passed out during the school day.
Our goal is to encourage healthy eating habits among students. Encouraging nutritious snacks supports students' overall well-being and aligns with the school's commitment to fostering a healthy environment.
Not all students can consume sweets due to allergies, dietary restrictions, or personal and religious beliefs. By avoiding sweets, the school ensures that all students feel included, and no one is left out or made to feel different because of their dietary needs.
The primary purpose of school is education. Birthday celebrations with sweets can be distracting and take away from valuable instructional time. By keeping celebrations simple and focused on the student rather than on the food, the school maintains a learning-focused environment.
ROGERS LANE STUDENT HANDBOOK 2024-2025
I am sharing our Student-Family Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year. Please review with your child(ren) prior to the start of school >> RLES Student-Parent Handbook.
The Spanish version can be found here >> Spanish RLES Student-Parent Handbook
Thank you for your support,
Cejuanna Morgan
Principal
Please refer to our school website for updates, information, and upcoming events. We look forward to seeing you all at the upcoming events:
- November 27 – November 29 | Thanksgiving Break, No School for Students or Staff
- Week of December 2 | Code Red Lockdown Drill
- December 2 | Board Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 PM – River Bend Middle School
- December 2 | Rogers Lane Art Club Begins
- December 5 | PTA Meeting, 6 PM – Media Center
- December 12 | 4th Grade Winter Concert
- December 12 – NC Check In A Math, 5th Grade
- December 13 – Q2 Interims Go Home
- December 23 – January 1 | Winter Break For Students
- January 2 | Teacher Workday, No School For Students
