March 16, 2025
Dear Rogers Lane Families:
*La versión en español de esta carta está a continuación.*
SPRING PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES ARE HAPPENING
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences are here, and our teachers are excited to connect with you! These conferences provide a valuable opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, celebrate their strengths, and collaborate on their growth.
📅 Dates: March 10th – April 11th
⏰ Times: Scheduled individually with teachers
📍 Location: In Person, Phone Call, and Virtual Options
Classroom teachers will be reaching out to schedule conference times with you directly. Please keep an eye out for their communication and select a time that works best for your family.
If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher or contact the school main office at (919) 694-8670.
We value your partnership and look forward to these important conversations!
ONLINE YEARBOOK SALES ARE ENDING SOON
Attention Parents!
The deadline to order your child’s yearbook is fast approaching! To guarantee your copy, all orders must be placed by ASAP!
Yearbooks are $25 and can be ordered online at www.strawbridge.net
- Click "Order Pictures & Yearbooks"
- Enter your code: YB32244
- Click "Find"
Don’t miss out on this special keepsake filled with memories from the school year.
SPRING BREAK WILL BE HERE SOON!
As a reminder, Spring Break will take place from Monday, March 31, through Friday, April 4. During this time, school will be closed, and we encourage students to take this opportunity to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends.
School will resume on Monday, April 7, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the final stretch of the school year!
🚀 GET READY FOR THE MULTIPLICATION MATH BEE 🔢✨
Over the last few weeks, our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students have been working hard to build their multiplication fact fluency, and now it's time to put their skills to the test! On March 27th, we will host our Multiplication Math Bee during the school day, where students will showcase their knowledge, compete in a fun and engaging way, and celebrate their progress.
Mastering multiplication facts is more than just quick recall—it builds a strong foundation for solving multi-step word problems, improves problem-solving speed, and boosts confidence in math. When students can quickly recall facts, they free up mental energy to focus on deeper mathematical thinking and real-world applications.
Finalists will have the opportunity to invite a student supporter to cheer them on during the competition! We are excited to see our students shine and encourage families to continue supporting their practice at home. Stay tuned for more details as we get closer to the big day! 🎉🔢✨
MARCH IS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the incredible achievements of women throughout history and their lasting impact on our world. At Rogers Lane Elementary, we are committed to honoring the contributions of women in a variety of fields, from science and education to the arts and civil rights.
Throughout the month, students will engage in activities and discussions that highlight the accomplishments of inspiring women and the important role they have played in shaping history. We encourage families to continue these conversations at home!
ROGERS LANE STAR STORE – THANK YOU FOR THE DONATIONS!
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!
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
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
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:
- March 17 | 2nd Grade CogAT Testing
- March 27 | Stars In the East Performance at East Wake High School, 7 PM-9 PM
- March 28 | End of Quarter 3
- March 31 – April 4 | Spring Break
- April 7 | Make-Up Day for Staff and Students
- April 10 | Excelling Together: EOG Preparation for Families and Students
- April 17 | Quarter 3 Report Cards Go Home
- April 18 | No School for Staff or Students
- April 22 | Spring Pictures
- April 23 | Earth Day
- May 2 | Make-Up Day for Staff and Students
- May 6 | 1st and 2nd Grade Letterland Field Trip
- May 7 | Kindergarten Letterland Field Trip
