CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Join us for a School-Wide Assembly and Groundbreaking Ceremony on Dec. 8th @ 9:45 a.m. on the big yard! Parents and community members are invited.
PHASE 1 construction area: In preparation for Phase 1 of construction, which is set to begin during winter break, more temporary fencing was installed around the trailers to indicate the area is off limits. Students will be directed to play away from this area.
Shade structure update: Installation of the shade structure was completed over the weekend! Our new shaded eating area is ready to go!
Portable restroom installation: TBD. Sometime between now and winter break, I will keep you updated.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Program of Inquiry Units of Study
Most grade levels are working on either their 2nd or 3rd unit. Here's what each grade level worked on this past week.
Kindergarten - The students learned about severe vs. regular weather.
First Grade - The students worked on making the scene for the puppet show that blocked light. They also created their puppets.
Second Grade - The students came to the STEM Lab where they observed and mixed ingredients to learn about properties of materials (see pictures below).
Third Grade - The students participated in a live discussion with a National Geographic Wildlife Biologist. These weekly discussions tie into their Sharing the Planet unit where students will learn about endangered animals.
Fourth Grade - The students continued working on their research for their project.
Fifth Grade - The students finished their presentations and shared with classmates about the farm ecosystem (see pictures below).
As a reminder, you will only come to the STEM Lab if you are working in a Science Unit. I will include in this newsletter if your grade level will be coming to the STEM Lab for the upcoming week.
PEACEMAKERS at Rogers!
Will Rogers Learning Community is dedicated to creating a cooperative community where students can learn the value of conflict, strategies for managing conflict, and problem solving skills for win-win solutions to conflict. Near the close of last school year students in 3rd and 4th grades, nominated peers to be trained as a Peacemaker. We encouraged students to apply based on their desire to help others and their school. Peacemakers are current 4th and 5th grade peer mediators who are trained in mediation and negotiation skills in order to assist other students in resolving conflicts peacefully.
We are very proud of our Peacemakers for their dedication and support of the community at Will Rogers. They are easy to spot on the yard proudly wearing their Peacemaker jackets ready for service!
Our PEACEMAKERS will present this Friday at our school-wide Assembly @ 9:45 a.m. Come and learn how these leaders are making an impact on our campus!
If you have any questions about this valuable program you can reach out to our school counselor Khatija Dadabhoy kdadabhoy@smmk12.org who helps facilitate this NEW program!
LOST AND FOUND
"Oops, I forgot!" table
Mornings are busy and sometimes students leave for school without their water bottle, instrument or homework. In an effort to reduce classroom interruptions and to support students with developing responsibility, please use our "Oops, I forgot" table. It is located outside the main office.
Make a plan with your child that if they leave something at home, a parent may drop it off in the office. We will place their labeled item on the "Oops, I forgot table." During their recess or on their way to lunch, they may check the table for a forgotten item.
Please communicate this plan with your child, so they know there is place for parents to drop-off items they may have left at home!
Contact Us
Email: ldaruty@smmusd.org
Website: https://www.smmusd.org/rogers
Location: 2401 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90406
Phone: 310-452-2364
Twitter: @WillRogersSTEM