December 15, 2024
Dear Rogers Lane Families:
*La versión en español de esta carta está a continuación.*
ROGERS LANE ELEMENTARY SPIRIT WEEK
This week we are celebrating the upcoming break with a Spirit Week.
Monday – Wear your favorite hat/headband
Tuesday – Pajama Day
Wednesday – Holiday Shirts and Jeans
Thursday – Dress up in garland, tinsel, and ornaments – Let your light’s shine!
Friday – Ugly Sweater Day
LOST & FOUND
There are many coats, jackets, and water bottles in our current lost and found. Before the holiday break, families can come by and check in the front office to go and check the lost and found. Families can check during morning and afternoon arrival times.
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY
**Order Your 2024-2025 Yearbook Today!**
Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s unforgettable moments. Yearbooks are now on sale! Pre-order your copy to ensure you have a keepsake of all the memories, milestones, and achievements from this school year.
📅 Order Deadline: Early Bird Sale until January 12th
💲 Price: $20
By using the online code YB32244, you can place an order online at www.Strawbridge.net. Secure your copy before it’s too late!
UPCOMING SPIRIT NIGHT
Spirit Night @ Dairy Queen on Dec. 18, 4-8 p.m.
DQ puts the FUN in Fundraising! Buy a snack, dinner, or treat at Dairy Queen on New Bern Avenue and have 10% of your purchase donated to our school. Friends, family, and neighbors are all invited!
WINTER BREAK FOR STUDENTS
Winter break for students will begin on December 23rd and they will return to school on January 6th. The next Sunday parent message will go out January 5th.
Our code red lockdown drill has been postponed. Once a new date has been decided, this information will be communicated 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 aali19@wcpss.net
Helen Nguyen, Social Worker ptnguyen@wcpss.net
Laura Stiegler, Psychologist lstiegler@wcpss.net
DO YOU WANT TO JOIN YOUR CHILD FOR A FIELD TRIP?
As we plan for upcoming field trips, we want to share some important guidelines regarding chaperones based on Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) policy. The safety and supervision of all students is a priority/
Chaperone Expectations:
- To serve as a chaperone, you must be an approved WCPSS volunteer. This process includes completing the volunteer application and background check.
- Non-approved parents/guardians are discouraged from attending field trips. For safety and logistical reasons, unapproved parents who show up at field trip destinations will not be allowed to chaperone.
- When an unapproved parent joins a trip, it limits the opportunity for their child to fully engage with classmates and benefit from the group experience.
If you are interested in chaperoning, please complete the WCPSS volunteer application at your earliest convenience. This ensures that all field trips are safe, organized, and enriching for our students.
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.
SUPPORT HOW YOUR CHILD ‘ROCKs IT’ AT ROGERS LANE