January 19, 2025
Dear Rogers Lane Families:
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
The third Monday in January is observed as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States and celebrates the life and achievements of Dr. King as well as recognizing the Civil Rights Movement that he championed. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is both a federal and a WCPSS holiday.
WCPSS Resources for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY JANUARY 20, 2025
READ AROUND THE WORLD DAY
We are excited to participate in World Read Aloud Day at Rogers Lane Elementary School on Wednesday, February 5th. We will use this event to kick off our Black History Month celebration. This special event is designed to celebrate the stories and voices of Black authors and individuals, and we would love for you to contribute to making this day meaningful for our students.
On Read Around the World Day, readers will select a book that either highlights Black individuals or is written by a Black author.
We have invited district and community partners to take part in this event.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATION
This year’s theme for Black History Month focuses on the significant contributions of Black Americans to the workforce throughout history, encompassing both the struggles of slavery and the achievements of Black entrepreneurs and organized labor movements in pursuing economic equality and empowerment.
At Rogers Lane we will highlight theme by having a career expo event for our families. We will have Black professionals share their professional experiences. During this evening event, our chorus students will be performing and our art club students will present a wax museum.
Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
Time: 6 PM to 8 PM
Location: 201 N Rogers Lane – Raleigh, NC 27610
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION CHALLENGE
We’re excited to announce that our school will participate in the American Heart Challenge on Saturday, February 3! This event is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn about heart health, practice kindness, and raise awareness for an important cause.
Stay tuned for more details about how your child can get involved and make a difference!
NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR WEEK
During the week of February 3rd we’ll be celebrating National School Counseling Week, recognizing the incredible contributions of our school counselor(s) to our students’ success and well-being. School counselors play a vital role in helping students achieve their goals, develop strong social-emotional skills, and navigate challenges.
We encourage you to join us in showing appreciation by sharing a kind word or note of thanks with our counselor(s). Let’s make this week special as we honor the impact they make every day!
K-2 Counselor – Ms. Kayla Cockrell – kcockrell@wcpss.net
3-5 Counselor – Ms. Alexia Ali – aali19@wcpss.net
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Wake County Health and Human Services offers a variety of programs that can provide assistance to families. Programs and assistance include benefits such as employment assistance, energy assistance, child care subsidy, food assistance, Medicaid, seasonal programs, transportation, Work First/CCS and other programs. Families can apply for multiple programs with one application: NC ePASS. This application is available in many languages and interpreters are available to assist families in completing the application if needed. More information about available programs and eligibility can be found here: https://epass.nc.gov/login.
HAVE YOU JOINED OUR PTA?
SAVE THE DATE FOR FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Our leadership team is excited to announce a series of upcoming family engagement workshops designed to support our diverse school community. Each workshop is tailored to meet the unique needs of specific groups of families, focusing on strategies to empower parents in fostering student success. Whether you’re navigating multilingual learning, partnering as part of the special education team, supporting early learners, or preparing for end-of-grade assessments, we have something for you. Save the dates and stay tuned for more details!
- February 12, 2025 – Partners in Progress: Your Role in the Special Education Team
- March 20, 2025 – Home-School Connection: Empowering K-2 Learners Together
- April 10, 2025 – Excelling Together: EOG Preparation for Families and Students
- DATE CHANGE: May 15, 2025 - Bridging Success: Supporting Multilingual Learners at Home
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
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
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
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:
- January 20 | Holiday, No School for Students or Staff
- January 21 | Teacher Workday
- January 22 | 4th Grade Field Trip
- January 22 | 5th Grade Field Trip
- January 27 | National Holocaust Remembrance Day
- January 31 | Report Cards Go Home
- January 31 | Pre Kindergarten Family Partnership Day
- February 3 | American Heart Association Heart Challenge Begins
- February 5 | World Read Aloud Day
- February 5 | Field Grade Field Trip
- February 10 | National Bus Driver Appreciation Week
- February 17 | Teacher Workday
