February 23, 2025
Dear Rogers Lane Families:
*La versión en español de esta carta está a continuación.*
WE’VE MISSED OUR STUDENTS!
We hope you are all safe and well after the recent inclement weather. We are excited to welcome our students back and get back into a routine. Consistent attendance is crucial, and we look forward to having all students present and engaged in learning.
To make up for the missed days, please note that the following dates are now instructional days for students and no longer workdays:
📅 March 14, 2025
📅 April 7, 2025
📅 May 2, 2025
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing everyone back at school!
WELCOME TO OUR NEW DATA MANAGER – MS. SONIA REYES
We want to take a moment to share some bittersweet news with you. Our wonderful Data Manager, Ms. Holmquist, will be retiring, and her last day with us will be February 28, 2025.
She has been an invaluable part of our school community, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. We are incredibly grateful for her dedication and hard work, and we wish her all the best in this new chapter of her life.
At the same time, we are excited to welcome our new Data Manager, Ms. Sonia Reyes! She brings a wealth of experience and is eager to support our students, staff, and families. Please join us in thanking Ms. Holmquist for her service and giving a warm welcome to Ms. Reyes as she steps into this role.
YEARBOOKS ARE STILL ON SALE
Don’t miss out—order your yearbook today for just $25! Capture all the memories of this school year in a keepsake you’ll treasure for years to come.
How to Order:
✔ Visit www.strawbridge.net
✔ Use Online Code: YB32244
Secure your copy before it’s too late! Order yours today!
ROGERS LANE ELEMENTARY CONTINUES TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY THIS WEEK – JOIN US FOR OUR BLACK HISTORY CAREER EXPO
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
In addition to this career expo, teachers and students are participating in:
Classroom Door Decoration Contest: Students will collaborate with their classmates to create themed door decorations.
Classroom Activities: Teachers will engage students in meaningful lessons and activities focused on Black history and culture.
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.
ROGERS LANE STAR STORE – CAN YOU DONATE?
Students at Rogers Lane are working hard everyday to demonstrate positive attitudes, positive choices, respect, and become leaders of their own learning while earning tickets towards purchasing fun items as a reward for their efforts. Rogers Lane Families and Friends can now sign-up to donate and bring in an item or items for our School-wide Student Star Store and keep the momentum going for our amazing students.
Each of the items below are to give you an idea of approved and appropriate snacks or rewards for the Star Store (Brand Names are not required). Please select which item(s) you will be sending in and hit submit. When your item(s) you have selected arrives, please label it "RLES Star Store" and bring it into the main office and drop it off with our Receptionist, Ms. Evans.
WE THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
READ ACROSS AMERICA COMING SOON!
HAVE YOU JOINED OUR PTA?
SAVE THE DATE FOR UPCOMING FAMILY ENGAGEMENT
Due to the inclement weather, we have adjusted the dates of our family engagement nights to allow staff ample time to prepare for an outstanding event!
- April 10, 2025 – Excelling Together: EOG Preparation for Families and Students
- May 15, 2025 - Bridging Success and Home to School Connections: Empowering K-2 Learners Together
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