Will Rogers Roundup

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November is American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich histories, diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. The United States is home to more than 574 federally recognized Tribal Nations, each with its own distinct identity, languages, and heritage. This month celebrates their enduring connections to land and community and their contributions to art, science, government, environmental stewardship, and social justice.

Dear WRLC Families,

Scholastic Book Fair | November 2–6

The Book Fair will be open all week. It’s a wonderful opportunity to spark curiosity and bring home a new favorite read!

Important Schedule Reminders

As we prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences, please note the following schedule changes:

• Tuesday, November 3: Pupil-free day ( no school) for Parent-Teacher Conferences and Election Day.

• Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday: Minimum days. TK/K dismissal is at 12:15 p.m., and grades 1–5 dismiss at 1:15 p.m.

Please ensure your child is picked up promptly at dismissal. Our office staff cannot supervise students after school, as they must attend to essential duties. If your child participates in an afterschool program, please check with your provider about schedule changes.

With appreciation and autumn cheer,

Principal Daruty

Our partnership with you is one of the most important ingredients in your child’s success! Conference time is an opportunity to celebrate growth, share insights, and work together to support each child’s academic and social-emotional development.

Here are five ways to make the most of your time together:

1. Come Curious and Prepared. Review recent classwork, assessments, and progress updates. Bring questions about areas where you would appreciate more insight.

2. Focus on What Matters Most. Consider asking:

• How does my child engage socially and collaborate with peers?

• What academic skills and learning goals will be emphasized next trimester?

3. Share Your Perspective. You know your child in ways no one else does! Share their strengths, interests, learning habits, and any emerging challenges that might help their teacher better support them.

4. Set Shared Goals. Discuss practical ways to reinforce learning at home and identify strategies you and the teacher can use together.

5. Keep the Conversation Going. After the conference, reflect with your child, celebrate their progress, and encourage them as they work toward their next goals.

Parent-Teacher Conferences are a wonderful opportunity to strengthen the connection between home and school. We hope you leave feeling informed, encouraged, and connected to your child’s learning journey.

Thank you for being such an important part of our WRLC community. We look forward to a week filled with fall festivities, meaningful conversations, and a little Halloween magic!

Mon. 11/2 Volunteer Training 8:30am & 3:10pm in library, 6:00pm in cafeteria (flyer)

Mon. 11/2 Fall Book Fair begins in library open to families before and after school (for TK/K Families 1:40-2:20pm)

Tues. 11/3 Pupil Free Day - Parent/Teacher Conferences

Tues. 11/3 Fall Book Fair in library open to families 9am-3pm

Wed. 11/4 PTA General Meeting in room 508 at 8:30am

Wed. 11/4 Minimum Day - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Dismissal: TK/K @ 12:15, 1st-5th @ 1:15)

Wed. 11/4 Peacemaker Meeting (Group A) 1:15-2:15 in room 508

Wed. 11/4 Fall Book Fair in library open to families before and after school

Wed. 11/4 CA Healthy Kids Survey opens for all parents (link)

Thurs. 11/5 Minimum Day - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Dismissal: TK/K @ 12:15, 1st-5th @ 1:15)

Thurs. 11/5 Fall Book Fair in library open to families before and after school

Fri. 11/6 Minimum Day - Parent/Teacher Conferences (Dismissal: TK/K @ 12:15pm, 1st-5th @ 1:15pm)

Fri. 11/6 Fall Book Fair in library open to families before and after school

Mon. 11/9 Special Education Parent Workshop (flyer) (Volante). See future workshops (flyer) (volante)

Mon. 11/9 Fall Book Fair in library open to families before and after school (for TK/K Families 1:40-2:20pm) - last day

Mon. 11/9 All parents - please complete the CA Healthy Kids Survey (link)

Tues. 11/10 Make-up Picture Day 8:30-11:00am

Wed. 11/11 No school - Veterans’ Day

Fri. 11/13 5th grade Student Council Election Assembly @ 8:30 a.m.

Sat. 11/14 Live Auction/Grown Ups Night Out 6:00pm (tickets)

Mon. 11/16 “Meet Up” with Principal Daruty 8-9:30am in front of school

Mon. 11/16 All parents - please complete the CA Healthy Kids Survey (link)

Tues. 11/17 School Tour 9:00am

Wed. 11/18 Peacemaker Meeting (Group B) 1:15-2:15 in room 508

Thurs. 11/19 ELAC Meeting 8:30am in library

Thurs. 11/19 Site Council Meeting via Zoom 3:15pm

Fri. 11/20 Schoolwide Assembly/IB Awards (Open-Minded) 8:30am on track/field

Fri. 11/20 Kindergarten Friendsgiving 9-9:45am in rooms 805, 806 & 807

Tues. 11/24 Last Day - All parents - please complete the CA Healthy Kids Survey (link)

Wed. 11/25 No school - Thanksgiving Break

Thurs. 11/26 No school - Happy Thanksgiving!

Fri. 11/27 No school - Thanksgiving Break

SMMUSD Calendar 2026-2027

WRLC PTA Calendar

More photo albums from this past week!

Album 1

Album 2

Album 3

Volunteers are always needed and welcomed, so please consider signing up to help students find and purchase books during their class visits (see signup sheet for schedule) or before/after school.

Visit our Book Fair homepage to set up your students’ eWallets, which help them shop cash-free during class visits. If you’ve created an eWallet for a previous Fair, any remaining funds will carry over after you complete setup for the upcoming Fair.

On the homepage, you can also donate to our Share the Fair fund — thanks to Scholastic’s Dollars program, a whopping 150% of your donations will pay for books for our library, teachers, and students in need. And 50% of every purchase at the Fair benefits literacy at Rogers as well, so shop early and shop often!

We love welcoming you to our classrooms for celebrations, special events, and other opportunities to be part of your child’s learning experience! To help reduce congestion in the front office and ensure you arrive at your event on time, we will be introducing a pre-registration RSVP QR code for upcoming classroom events.

Your child’s teacher will share the QR code a few days before the event so you can RSVP and complete the sign-in process in advance. This will help make check-in smoother and more efficient for everyone.

Our priority is to create a welcoming environment while keeping our campus safe and ensuring that all visitors are properly checked in and accounted for.

A friendly reminder: When leaving campus, please be sure to sign out through the front office and exit through the office, even if you have already completed the advance RSVP.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our campus safe, organized, and welcoming for everyone. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming classroom celebrations and events!

The WRLC Office Team

Every year, our district asks all of our families to complete the California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS), an anonymous, confidential survey of school climate and safety, student wellness, and youth resiliency. Your input is critical. Please go to this link for more information and to access the survey link. The survey will be open from November 4-24, 2026.

Please contact Ms. González, Assistant Principal, if you have any questions.

Thank you very much!

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Cada año, nuestro distrito les pide a nuestras familias que completen la Encuesta de Niños Saludables de California (CHKS), una encuesta anónima y confidencial sobre el entorno y la seguridad escolares, el bienestar de los estudiantes y la capacidad de recuperación de los jóvenes. Su opinión es muy importante para nosotros. Por favor haga clic en este enlace para más información y para tomar la encuesta. La encuesta estará abierta del 4 al 24 de noviembre del 2026.

Por favor comuníquese con Ms. González, subdirectora, si tiene alguna pregunta.

¡Muchisimas Gracias!

Please speak to you 5th grader about this leadership opportunity and if they’re interested in participating. We will review the following documents and requirements at the meeting.

• Application
• Campaign poster and speech requirements

The Student Council election speeches will take place on Friday, November 13, at 8:30 a.m. Thank you for helping us encourage student leadership and participation!

OPEN-MINDED: An Open-Minded student knows that all people are different. They listen to the points of view of others and consider many possibilities before making a decision. They celebrate the differences that make all people unique. How can parents help to develop this Open-Minded trait at home?

Encourage your child to try new things – new foods, new games and new activities. o

Expose your child to different festivals, celebrations and traditions and be sure to present them in a non-judgmental way.

Encourage your child to really listen to others when they speak.

Introduce literature about many different cultures into your home library. Be sure that it is appropriate and reflects the culture in an appropriate way.

When you observe your child being Open-Minded, reinforce this positive behavior and use the PYP Learner Profile terms.

As our school prepares for its International Baccalaureate (IB) evaluation year, we want to hear from our school community. Your perspective matters. We want to understand what you feel is going well, what could be improved, and how we can better support every student and family. Your voice ensures our school reflects the needs and values of all families. We want to celebrate strengths and identify opportunities for growth.

Please take 5-10 minutes to share what is working well and where we can grow.

English Parent Survey

Spanish Parent Survey

• School materials including books, homework, projects, etc.
• Re-fillable water bottle ( We have several refilling stations on campus)
• A morning snack
• Lunch is available to all students free of charge. You may also pack a lunch from home.
• Sunscreen (put on prior to arriving at school)
• Hat
• Layers of clothing (sweatshirt, windbreaker, etc.) Keep an eye on the weather.
• A growth mindset for a successful day!

Breakfast and lunch are free for all students! Make a plan with your child each week about the days they will be eating food prepared at school or bringing lunch from home.

MENU HERE

We encourage you to pack a snack for your children for morning recess.

Please send your child to school with a re-fillable water bottle! We have water stations located throughout campus.

As an International Baccalaureate Programme School, we believe there is a broad range of capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. We make a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them. We do this through the development of students according to the IB learner profile. The profile aims to develop learners who are:

Inquirers

Knowledgeable

Thinkers

Communicators

Principled

Open-minded

Caring

Risk-takers

Balanced

Reflective

The IB Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

Email: ldaruty@smmusd.org
Website: https://rogers.smmusd.org/

Location: 2401 14th street Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: 310-452-2364