February 9, 2025

 

Dear Rogers Lane Families:

 

CELEBRATING OUR BUS DRIVER THIS WEEK!

 

This week, we are celebrating Driver Appreciation Week, and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible dedication of our school bus drivers! They ensure our students arrive safely to and from school each day, often going above and beyond to create a welcoming and secure ride for all.

We encourage students and families to show their appreciation with a simple thank you, a kind note, or a small token of gratitude. Let’s make sure our drivers feel valued for the important work they do!

 

 

DOES YOUR CHILD HAVE AN IEP: JOIN US THIS WEDNESDAY

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

 

 

ROGERS LANE ELEMENTARY CONTINUES TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY THIS WEEK

 

February is Black History Month, and at Rogers Lane, we’re excited to honor the achievements, history, and contributions of Black individuals through engaging classroom activities and school-wide events.

We’re especially proud to host our Black History Career Expo on February 27th, where students will have the opportunity to learn from inspiring professionals who reflect the rich diversity of our community.

 

Classroom Door Decoration Contest: Students will collaborate with their classmates to create themed door decorations.

Black History Month Career Expo on February 27th: Students will join the Rogers Lane community to learn from inspiring professionals.

Classroom Activities: Teachers will engage students in meaningful lessons and activities focused on Black history and culture.

 

 

VALENTINES DAY – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14^th, 2025

 

 

As we approach Valentine’s Day, we want to ensure our students enjoy the day while continuing to focus on learning. Here’s how we plan to balance both:

✅ Learning Comes First: Teachers will incorporate Valentine’s Day into engaging lessons while maintaining instructional time.

✅ A Small Celebration: If your child would like to bring Valentine’s cards, please ensure they bring one for every classmate to promote inclusion. Any small class celebration will take place during the last 30 minutes of the day.

✅ No-Sugar Policy: As a reminder, we are continuing our no-sugar policy, so cupcakes, candy, and other sugary treats should not be sent to school. If you’d like to send something, we encourage non-food items (stickers, pencils, etc.) or healthy, pre-packaged snacks that align with our guidelines.

We appreciate your support in helping us create a fun and meaningful day for all students while maintaining a healthy school environment! If you have any questions, please reach out.

 

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 wellbeing. 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!

 

 

 

 

STUDENT HEADPHONES

 

We want to remind you that students are not allowed to wear headphones while moving throughout the building. Headphones may only be used when directed by a teacher for school-related activities. This policy helps ensure students remain focused, engaged, and safe during the school day.

 

Additionally, please note that the school is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or missing personal items, including headphones. We encourage students to keep such items secure in their backpacks when not in use for instructional purposes.

Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a focused and safe learning environment.

 

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. There will be school for students on Monday, February 17, 2025. More details about this day will be shared soon.

 

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

 

 

HAVE YOU JOINED OUR PTA?

 

Click here to join now.

 

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. 

 

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!

 

• THIS WEEK:  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

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:

 

• February 10 | 5^th Grade Field Trip
• 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
• February 27 | 3^rd Grade Field Trip
• February 27 | RLES Black History Month
• February 28 | Q3 Interims Go Home
• Week of March 3 | Read Across America Week
• March 5 | Pieces of Gold