January 26, 2025

 

Dear Rogers Lane Families:

 

 

BLACK HISTORY MONTH CAREER EXPO

 

Join Rogers Lane Elementary School as we celebrate Black History Month by learning from experienced African American professionals as they educate us about their careers and the historical impact that African Americans have had on them! We look forward to seeing you on Thursday February 27th, 2025 from 6pm-8pm at 201 N Rogers Lane located in Raleigh, North Carolina 27610.

 

Please let us know if you’re planning to join us >> RSVP to Rogers Lane Career Expo

 

 

 

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

 

Rogers Lane Elementary School is partnering with the American Heart Association for our Kids Heart Challenge Event beginning in February. Your child will have the opportunity to raise awareness and critical funds for things like congenital heart defects and mental well being. To register and get your child started, follow the steps below:

 

FAMILIES – HERE’S HOW TO GET STARTED 

Step 1.  Sign up online! Visit our school’s Kids Heart Challenge page: HERE OR download the AHA Schools app for iPhone or Android to search for our school and sign up! 

Step 2.  Complete Finn’s Mission!

 

 

 

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON CELL PHONE POLICIES IN SCHOOL AT OUR NEXT BOARD ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING

 

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.  

 

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. 

 

PARTNERS IN PROGRESS: YOUR ROLE IN THE SPECIAL EDUCATION TEAM

WHO IS THE EVENT FOR: Families of Students with IEPs

WHEN AND WHAT TIME: February 12, 2025 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

DETAILS

1. • This evening will be hosted by the SPED Department.
   • Learn about your role on the IEP team and strategies to help your child succeed.

AGENDA FOR THE NIGHT:

Whole Group Session:

• Meet the SPED Team
• Learn about the parents’ role on the IEP Team
• Learn about homework strategies

Breakout Groups:

• Pre K: Preparing for Kindergarten
• K-2: Developmental Delay Reevaluation
• 3-5: State Testing & Transitioning to Middle School

 

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 IS NOW AN INSTRUCTIONAL DAY FOR STUDENTS

Due to last week’s inclement weather, combined with RLES students dismissing early in August for HVAC issues, students will need to make up the missed school day on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Additionally, there will be school for students on Monday, January 17, 2025. More details about this day will be shared soon.

 

HAVE YOU JOINED OUR PTA?

 

Click here to join now.

 

 

SAVE THE DATE FOR UPCOMING 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.

 

INFORMATION FOR PIECES OF GOLD FAMILIES

Sponsorships/Program Ads

We are happy to give small and large businesses a chance to reach a broader network in a meaningful way! You can also buy an ad to congratulate your students! 

The deadline for sponsorships and ads is NEXT FRIDAY, January 31. 

More information can be found at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pogpa. Please contact Lee Posey Pike at Lpike@unitedarts.org with any questions.

T-Shirts

The deadline for t-shirt pre-sales is February 5th at 5 pm. After that, a limited stock will be available for purchase during rehearsals and show day. Ordering T-shirts ahead of time is recommended as they will be on a first come first serve basis while supplies/sizes last. 

 

Click here to purchase.

T-shirts will be available for pick up on the following dates:

• Rehearsal - Saturday, February 22, 2025, Martin Middle School, Auditorium Lobby
• Dress Rehearsal - Tuesday, March 4 2025, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Inner Lobby
• Final Performance - Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, Inner Lobby

Shirts not picked up by intermission on March 5, 2025 will be donated to the WCPSS Arts Ed Office.

Flowers

Flowers will be sold on a first come first serve basis on March 5^th at the final performance.

*Please remember that all orders and transactions for t-shirts & flowers are cashless to make operations quick and easy. We will accept checks and debit or credit card payments

If you have any questions or concerns regarding t-shirts or flowers sales, please feel free to email me at Awilliamson@unitedarts.org with the subject line 'POG 2025'.

 

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

calston4@wcpss.net

(919) 694-8670

 

If you have questions or concerns about the BLUE, PURPLE, GRAY, or GREEN Bus – please reach out to Dr. Carrie McKeown

cmckeown@wcpss.net

(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 28 | RLES Art Club and 4/5 Chorus
• January 28 | NC Check Ins (ELA) for 3^rd, 4^th and 5^th Grade
• January 31 | Report Cards Go Home
• January 31 | Family Partnership Day
• January 31 | RLES Art Club and 4/5 Chorus
• February 3 | American Heart Association Challenge Begins
• February 3 | Board Advisory Council Meeting, 6:30 PM
• Week of February 3 | National School Counselor Week
• February 5 | World Read Aloud Day
• February 6 | NC Check Ins (Math), 4^th Grade
• February 7 | RLES Art Club and 4/5 Chorus
• Week of February 10 | National Bus Driver Appreciation
• February 10 | RLES Art Club and 4/5 Chorus
• February 11 | Literacy Tutoring Begins for Selected Students
• February 12 | Family Workshop for Families of Students With IEPs: Your Role in the Special Education Team
• February 14 | 2^nd Grade Field Trip
• February 14 | RLES Art Club and 4/5 Chorus
• February 17 | Instructional Day for Students
• February 20 | Kindergarten Field Trip