April 6, 2025

 

Dear Rogers Lane Families:

 

 

Welcome back! We hope you had a restful and enjoyable Spring Break filled with time to relax, recharge, and make special memories.

 

As we return for the final stretch of the school year, we’re excited to continue supporting our students academically, socially, and emotionally. This is a critical time as we focus on finishing strong, celebrating growth, and preparing for upcoming assessments and end-of-year events.

Please be on the lookout for important updates in the coming weeks, including field trips, testing dates, and school celebrations. As always, your partnership is invaluable, and we’re grateful for your continued support.

 

Let’s make this last quarter one to remember!

 

APRIL 7 IS SCHOOL DAY

 

This is reminder that Monday, April 7th is now a regular school day for students. This day was previously scheduled as a teacher workday, but it has been changed to a school day to make up for missed instructional time during our inclement weather days.

Please plan accordingly to ensure your child is present and ready for a full day of learning.

 

SPRING PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES – LAST WEEK TO MEET WITH YOUR CHILD’s TEACHER

 

 

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 10^th – April 11^th
⏰ 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!

 

 

2025 FIELD DAY – COMING SOON

 

We are looking forward to our 2025 Field Day celebration.

 

🗓 Field Day Schedule
Wednesday, May 7

• 9:45–11:00 AM – 3rd Grade & ECS 2
• 11:15–12:30 PM – 4th Grade & Pre-K
• 1:25–2:40 PM – 1st Grade & ECS 1

Thursday, May 8

• 9:45–11:00 AM – Kindergarten
• 11:15–12:30 PM – 2nd Grade
• 1:25–2:40 PM – 5th Grade

☔ Rain Dates: Wednesday, May 14 & Thursday, May 15

🎒 Student Reminders:

• Wear light, comfortable clothing
• Bring a towel and water bottle
• Hats and sunscreen are encouraged
• An optional change of clothes may be brought
• No bathing suits, please

🍴 Lunch: Students will eat at their regular lunch times. Teachers may choose whether to eat in the classroom or cafeteria.

❗ Note: There will be no Specials on Field Day. All specialists will assist with station activities and set-up/clean-up.

🙋‍♀️ Volunteers Needed!
We would love your help! Volunteers are needed for station assistance, popsicle distribution, and setup. Volunteers must be approved by WCPSS. If you're interested, please email Ms. Dixon at tldixon@wcpss.net.

Let’s make this Field Day unforgettable for our students! Thank you for your continued support!

 

 

APRIL IS ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

 

It’s a time to recognize and honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans to our nation and communities.

Throughout the month, students will have opportunities to engage in activities and discussions that promote understanding, respect, and appreciation for the diverse cultures that make up our school community.

 

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?

 

Click here to join now.

 

 

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!

 

• May 1, 2025 – Excelling Together: EOG Preparation for Families and Students – DATE CHANGE
• 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

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:

 

• April 7 | Make-Up Day for Staff 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 1 | Excelling Together: EOG Preparation for Families and Students
• May 2 | Make-Up Day for Staff and Students
• May 6 | 1^st and 2^nd Grade Letterland Field Trip
• May 7 | Kindergarten Letterland Field Trip