In a continuous effort to maintain the highest level of safety and security for students on our campus, Frisco ISD requires that all visitors present an ID when coming to campus.

This is true for parents picking up sick students, parents checking students out for appointments, and parents coming for lunch, Mystery Reader, or GMR. Thank you for your understanding as we continue to make Rogers Elementary a safe and secure place for students and staff to learn.

We are still collecting food items to benefit our community partner, Frisco Family Services. All items donated will be used to design and create a putt putt coarse "boarder" for students to play a putt-putt tournament during the week of 11/28 - 12/2. Following the tournament, all food will be delivered to Frisco Family Services.

The vision for this project is to provide all students the opportunity to serve others while designing and building a putt putt course for a grade level tournament during PE class.

It is our goal to raise more food donations than ever before to support this event! We encourage each grade level to bring 300+ items of food to donate to Frisco Family Services.

- The grade level with the most donations will win the opportunity to design/build an additional hole in the putt putt course.

Flu and cold season are upon us and to add to it, Fall allergies look a lot like cold symptoms. It can be a challenge determining when your child is sick or when they are suffering from allergies. Allergies may come and go but can be easily treated with over-the-counter allergy medications, so your student is not suffering from continuous runny nose, sore throat, or disruptive clearing cough due to congestion in the throat while trying to learn. Please monitor your students at home for fever, multiple cold symptoms including uncontrolled cough and runny nose, and sore throats with swelling, redness and visible drainage. Please help us keep illness at bay by keeping your student at home if they are showing signs of illness.

Please send doctor notes for attendance purposes!

Lice are pesky parasites and although these insects cannot jump or fly, they can be transmitted from one child to another via head-to-head contact, or the sharing of hats, combs, brushes, etc. We need your help to stop lice before it makes its way into the school. Please examine your child(ren) on a regular basis for itching, lice or nits. A child with active head lice most likely will also have eggs (called nits) attached to the hair shaft. They are teardrop in shape, grayish-white in color, and very small. They are glued to the hair and cannot be washed or brushed out like dandruff. The nits are usually seen behind the ears and the nape of the neck.

Early detection and removal of head lice and their eggs (nits) is the best way to control head lice. If your child is found to have head lice, a treatment must be applied to the hair. Family members should also be checked for head lice & treated if lice are found. Please contact the school nurse as soon as you learn that your child has lice. The hair must be treated before returning to school, the nurse will check for active lice before returning to class, and the hair must be retreated in 7 days to ensure re-infestation has not occurred. Per policy a notification letter will be sent home to the classroom if one case of active lice is found in that class.

MATH CLUB:

Rogers students will be recognized for their progress & mastery of the different levels of mastery related to math fact fluency. We all know how important it is to have a strong understanding of math facts in our daily lives. We want to encourage our young learns to reach these goals and be recognized for their successes.

Each time a student requests to be assessed on their math facts, they will have the opportunity to join a level of the Principal's Club. For each level of the club they will be recognized in the following ways:

READING CLUB:

Rogers students will be recognized for their reading progress after making a level of growth. Students can further develop their reading engagement, fluency and comprehension by reading or being read to nightly. As students growth in reading levels, the will be "leveling up" into the Principal's Reading Club. Supporting their guided reading practice at home is a great way to encourage progress.

As students display reading growth during their small group instruction time, their teacher will be monitoring their progress. Depending on the child's age/grade, a level of growth can range between 1 1/2 month or more. Click here for a growth chart by reading level.

WAYS WE WILL RECOGNIZE OUR GROWTH IN PRINCIPAL'S CLUB:

• Rogers' morning video announcements by name
• Cheered on in main hallway for a group photo that week and their name goes on a hallway display board (math mountain & reading race)
• Receive a luggage "brag" tag/keychain for their back pack with their level indicated with a color bead or star sticker
• Monthly club celebration with Principal Penny
• Group photo will be posted in that week's edition of the Rogers Reminders for recognition of their hard work
• Asked to stand and be recognized at future GMR Celebration of Learning assemblies for their hard work and academic progress

Students will be recognized for being a part of the Principal's Club on the follow dates. Having these dates may be helpful as you set family goals at home to make progress with math facts.

• November 17th

• December 16th

• February 3rd

• March 10th

• April 6th

• May 12th

The Mystery Reader program at Rogers Elementary provides parents/grandparents the opportunity to directly volunteer in their child's classroom. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please ensure to complete a background check at least one week PRIOR to visiting your student's classroom.

A Mystery Reader program is ta guest reader, BUT their identity is kept secret to build anticipation and excitement. Teachers may even choose to give clues before they arrive to get the students extra excited!

One of the benefits of starting a guest reader program is that students LOVE welcoming others into their classroom. It is also a great way to mix things up and add a little spice our reading instruction. Students will hear fluent reading and another voice from a different adult. We have received feedback that family members and other significant adults love coming to see their Rogers students in action. An added benefit is that students will get to practice hosting others and sending thank you notes after the guest reader’s visit.

FISD Board Policy requires that each volunteer and/or mentor undergo a background check before working with students. You will be prompted to complete the background check during your VOLY account creation process. Keep an eye on your inbox for your background check approval (the process can take up to 3-5 business days). Once approved, you will be able to sign up directly for volunteer opportunities through the VOLY platform. To volunteer at Rogers Elementary, you will need to create a VOLY account by visiting https://friscoisd.voly.org.

Click on the links below to sign up for a time slot during the school day to read-aloud to your child's class.

• Kindergarten
• First Grade
• Second Grade
• Third Grade
• Fourth Grade
• Fifth Grade
• SLC

We are excited to announce that Rogers will be participating in the Scripps National Spelling Bee again this year! We are thrilled to offer this optional experience to our students.

On October 6th students who are interested in participating in the initial and optional spelling competition were offered a practice page of words to take home to study. There are a lot of words, and not every word will be on the spelling test. (The list is linked below, too!)

Please see the timeline below for information about the Rogers Spelling Bee:

• November 2, 2022 - Grade level spelling bee will be conducted.

• November 4, 2022 - Top 10 finalists will be announced.

• December 2, 2022- Campus wide spelling bee for top ten finalists!

• January 19, 2023 - Our one Rogers’ winner will represent Rogers at Liberty High School in the District Spelling Bee.

• February 16, 2023- The district winner will compete at Centennial High School

Thank you for your support as we aim to highlight the strengths of our students in the area of spelling and overall literacy. We look forward to the excitement ahead!

We are pleased to open our doors for GMR visitors to attend our assemblies. Please note that there are limited spots available and a sign up is required to attend.

Also please note that GMR is no longer every single Friday.

Please make sure to arrive a few minutes early to present your photo ID and get checked in!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4FAEA928A0FFC43-good

Lunch visitors have begun on campus and we have enjoyed seeing families have a meal with their students!

Please remember that sign ups are required in order to eat lunch on campus with your student. If the sign up for the grade level is full and a parent comes to eat lunch, unfortunately we will not be able to accommodate you that day. The sign up is linked below for quick access!

LUNCH VISITOR SIGN UP

As a reminder, we ask that parents visit 1-2 times per month to allow all interested visitors the opportunity to eat lunch with their student. You must bring an ID in order to be granted access to the building.

Finally, we ask that you do not park in the fire lane.

Kindergarten: https://www.smore.com/f/62ffcdd1050aa38d20afc450

First Grade: https://www.smore.com/f/62fbfd16ed2ddcc143603766

Second Grade https://www.smore.com/f/630974e3afae81a910bd5977

Third Grade: https://www.smore.com/f/6332fd8c959cb7cd08e79ed0

Fourth Grade https://www.smore.com/f/6306ce4f08300abde8951847

Fifth Grade: https://www.smore.com/f/633cb0699ed0bc57c8f45feb

SLC: https://www.smore.com/f/62fce7421b21ad39a8f5f03e

Rogers Campus Logistics Information

Please review this information before the first day of school, August 10th.

Please use this LINK if you would like me to speak with your child. Or, you can encourage your child to let me know if they need to speak with me. Their teacher has a form they can fill out and has access to the same link. **This form will ask for your child’s ID number, but it is NOT a required field. You can leave it blank.

If you missed the parent presentation last month, it was recorded; please check it out if you are interested. "Let's Talk about it" Mental Health" is full of practical and easy ways parents can support their students emotionally! You can access slide presentation here.

In December, academic counseling will begin for the 5th graders to get them ready for middle school. Ms. Bocian will meet with the students to discuss strengths, weaknesses, and goals. Also, the students will start to think about which classes they might want to take in 6th grade. The middle school counselors will be coming to Rogers in January to give the students more information, which I will then be sharing with the 5th grade parents.

The Frisco ISD Community Resource Guide was created to provide our families with a list of resources serving and supporting our community. Organizations have been categorized to assist you with any of the following needs: counseling, mental health, GED & ESL services, and financial & legal services. Additional resources include assistance with basic needs like: food, clothing, medical services, housing and utilities. Please click on the link above to take you to the Frisco ISD Community Resource Guide.

Or, please email Sera Bocian at bocians@friscoisd.org if you would like to get a list of counselors in the community. There are therapists for eating disorders, LGBTQ+, low cost, bilingual, crisis, substance abuse, special needs, etc.

Hope For Our City, through the Fellowship Church, will be returning this year to provide essential grocery items to hundreds of families in our community this season. If needed, please visit this website to reserve a food package for your family that can be picked up on November 20th. Or, please visit the same website if you would like to volunteer to help make this event successful.

Many students struggle with stress and emotional situations. If you’ve noticed your child or teenager struggling, Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine (TCHATT) and Children’s Health Virtual Care can help.

What is the process?

#1. Let Sera Bocian (the counselor at Rogers) know that you have a behavioral health concern for your child. bocians@friscoisd.org

#2. Ms. Bocian will place the referral for you and send you consent forms.

#3. A licensed behavioral health provider will reach out to you and complete a telephonic assessment to determine appropriate next steps.

#4. Next steps may include short term virtual counseling with a clinician, psychiatric consultation, connection to community resources, supportive case management.

How much does it cost?

-All services, telephonic and virtual, provided AT NO COST!!!

What can it help manage?

• Adjustment disorders • Anxiety • Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) • Behavioral difficulties • Bereavement • Bullying • Coping skills • Decision-making • Depression • Expression of feelings • Frustration tolerance • Healthy relationships • Improved social skills • Sleep problems • Social skills

Common Mental Health Myths by Children’s Health

Why does gratitude matter?

When you feel gratitude, you feel a sense of abundance. When you express gratitude—especially when it’s heartfelt— you strengthen your relationships with others. Grateful people are happier and more fulfilled. And gratitude leads you to be nicer to other people: more cooperative, patient, and trusting.

Pulse Check: Think about how your day is going. How many of these things are true? I said “thank you” to someone. I said something nice to show my appreciation. I can list lots of people and things that I’m lucky to have in my life. I noticed when someone helped me. I felt a sense of thankfulness.

How do I encourage gratitude in others?

Model it. Talk about the good things that happen to you: “I love this gorgeous spring day!” Reframe difficulties by highlighting positive aspects: “Work has been stressful lately, but I’m grateful that my boss trusts me with important responsibilities.”

Celebrate it. Acknowledge when someone demonstrates: “It makes me feel really great when you thank me for what I am doing.” Display thank you notes you’ve received where others can see them. Post Three Good Things on social media.

Enable it. Keep stationery handy for writing thank you notes. At dinner, make it a habit to begin by sharing one good thing that happened that day. Establish a birthday ritual to write notes of appreciation.

If you have a child who may benefit from a menor, please contact Sera Bocian at bocians@friscoisd.org.

Achieve mentors are trained to empower at-risk students to develop greater capacity and skill to build and maintain positive relationships, set goals, make responsible decisions and connect within the community. Achieve mentors equip students to be future ready with FISD Character Strength Curriculum, while supporting the development of the whole child. By acting with integrity and empathy, mentors are a consistent and positive relationship source that empowers students to create connections within the school community and access to wraparound support services.

The FISD Achieve Mentoring program unites caring and committed adults from across the community to provide student support, inspire future success in school and life, and to elevate students beyond any limitation.

If you would like more information or if you would like to be a mentor, please see the Frisco Guidance & Counseling Website.

Frisco ISD has many wonderful resources for families who might benefit from extra services and support. We offer free or reduced lunch/breakfast for your child, and we have organizations that can help if your child needs food at home, clothing, hygiene items, or school supplies. Each organization has a sign-up process, and I would be HAPPY to help you with this process if need be. Here is a link to my website where you can find information about these resources. Or you can email me at bocians@friscoisd.org.

Please join us before the 3rd grade music program for our next PTA membership meeting on November 17 at 5:00 pm.

Let us know you’re coming - https://bit.ly/RogersNovMtg

If you are interested in participating in our Rogers Watch D.O.G.S. program we would love to have you! Click the link below to read more information and to sign up.

Sign up here - https://bit.ly/RogersWatchDogs

We are preparing a feast for the wonderful teachers at Rogers Elementary and we are looking for your kind help. Click the link below and sign up to bring a dish (or two) to show our teachers how thankful we are for them!

Sign up here - https://bit.ly/TeacherThanksgiving

HOLIDAY CARD SHOPPING FOR ROGERS

We’re partnering with Minted this holiday season. Get 20% off all holiday cards and gifts with our exclusive discount code, and Minted will donate 15% back to us. That’s getting into the holiday spirit! Shop here – www.minted.com. Use code: FUNDRAISEROGERSELEM

Please consider volunteering at Rogers - we have many opportunities for you to give your time. Make sure to complete your background check on the FISD website (Frisco ISD Community Relations - Volunteer).

Rogers PBIS Store volunteer sign up - https://bit.ly/PBISVolunteers

Rogers library helpers - https://bit.ly/RogersLibraryHelpers

Stay in the know about all our upcoming PTA sponsored events, programs and volunteer opportunities through our social media handles!

Instagram - @rogersfriscopta

Facebook - www.facebook.com/ISrogerselementary

Website - www.rogersfriscopta.org

11/7-11/11 - Food Drive benefitting Frisco Family Services

11/15 - Fall Picture Retake Day

11/17 - PTA General Meeting @ 5:00PM

11/17 - 3rd Grade Music Program @ 5:50 (students ill arrive at 5:30)

11/18 - Turkey Legs Assembly @ 1:30

11/21-11/25 - CLOSED for Thanksgiving Holiday

Know, Inspire and Serve Each Other Everyday.

Website: https://schools.friscoisd.org/campus/elementary/rogers/home
Location: 10500 Rogers Road, Frisco, TX, USA
Phone: 469-633-2000