ROGERS REMINDERS

Our school district has recently developed a new website full of vetted resources for our community! We encourage you to take a few moments to review the link below!

Frisco ISD Community Resources Website

The guide does not reflect the endorsement, sponsorship, position, or expression of the Frisco ISD. Nor does the guide guarantee assistance from the listed resources.

Valentine parties will be on the afternoon of February 14th in classrooms. In order to provide an intimate setting for students to exchange Valentines, parties will be for teachers and students only. We encourage parents to join us at the "End of the Year" parties in May.

Please see the following details:

• Students are encouraged to bring Valentines in sets of 24 for classmates. It is most helpful to teachers for distribution if the Valentine says "To: Friend, From: Adam". Teachers will not be sharing a list of student names.
  
  
• Students may have an individually packaged treat or snack attached to each Valentine. For example, a sucker or fruit snack pack is welcome. Students are not able to bring other treats such as cupcakes, cookies, donuts, etc. for the class. PTA will be providing the treat for students to enjoy during the party.
  
  
• Our wonderful PTA will be providing white paper bags with handles for all students to decorate and use to collect Valentines. Teachers will be providing time for students to decorate and prepare their bags in class.

We are approaching the 100th day of school! Students and teachers are encouraged to dress up as if they were 100 year old to celebrate. Teachers will be facilitating extra activities and fun on this day, so it is definitely a day they won't want to miss!

Children’s author Bridget Heos is visiting our school Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. Students may order a signed book. Book orders are cash only and tax is included. Please send exact change for book orders. All orders are due Wednesday, January 25th.

Order Form - Signed Book

If your student has their own copy to bring and get signed, please feel free to do so!

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.

On Wednesday, January 25th and Thursday January 26th Rogers’ First Graders will take the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT). The test will be given over 2 days for approximately 1.5 hours (this time includes breaks). Please schedule morning appointments on days other than CogAT testing. The CogAT test gives teachers and parents a snapshot of students’ higher level thinking, reasoning, and problem solving abilities (verbal, nonverbal, quantitative, and overall ability), as compared to other first graders in the nation. Please be sure your first grader has a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast on this day. Please encourage your child with a hug, a reminder to listen carefully the first time, and to do their “Personal Best” on the test.

A Mystery Reader program is a 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!

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 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

Click to order: http://www.inter-state.com/order

Enter code: 72896P

Rogers Campus Logistics Information

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

Hello parents! The Staley counselors came last week and met with the 5th graders to talk about next year’s classes. I also met with each student one-on-one last week to talk about classes, strengths, and goals.

The students should have brought home a registration form that needs to be filled out with you (the parent(s)/guardian(s). On this form, you will designate which classes you want your child to take next year. Please send this form back to school by Monday, January 23rd, so the middle school counselors and I can help your child register online through HAC. Your child cannot register for classes unless we have the paper here at Rogers.

If you are not sure if your child will be attending Staley next year, can you please fill out the registration form regardless? Since your child is currently enrolled at Rogers, Staley would like to register all of our students.

In case you missed this last week, please review this presentation video. Your child has already received this information, but it may be beneficial to have your child review it again with you.

Rising 6th Grade Registration Presentation Video

Please go to my website to find the following information:

-How to sign up to see the counselor

-FREE Community Resources

-FREE Short-Term Counseling (though Children’s Health)

-How to request a list of local counselors

-The Frisco ISD Mentoring Program (for students who would benefit from a mentor)

We are looking forward to sharing PTA updates with you for the beginning of 2023! Look for more information coming your way soon. In the meantime, save the date on your calendar and let us know you’re coming - https://bit.ly/3QB66WI

Rogers friends, we are looking for a few good volunteers to help our amazing teachers with projects. Sip n Snips is our opportunity to serve our school in a meaningful way! Bring your coffee and conversation! Teachers will have projects for us to help with each Monday from 8:00 – 10:00 am.

Link to RSVP - https://bit.ly/SipnSips

Our wonderful Rogers librarian, Mrs. Noe, is always looking for volunteers to help with reshelving books, helping students find books, and helping with the check in/check out process at the computer stations. Each volunteer shift is a two hour commitment and just requires a brief training on your first visit. Giving your time is such a gift to this wonderful lady, so sign up if you have some time to spare!

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

Link to complete a background check for volunteering on campus - https://friscoisd.voly.org/

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

1/20 - GMR (Sign up required)

1/26 - 1st Grade CoGAT testing

1/26 - Milk and Cookies Night 5:30-7:00

1/31 - PTA General Meeting on Zoom @ 5:30

2/10 - GMR (Sign up required)

2/13 - Symphony Field Trip - 5th grade only

2/23 - Family Learning Night 5:30-6:30

3/3 - GMR (Sign up required)

3/8-3/10 - 5th Grade Sky Ranch Camp

3/13-3/17 - Spring Break (No School)

3/22 - Spring Picture Day & Class Group Photos

3/23 - First Grade Music Program - 5:30

3/28 - Open House (Time TBD)

3/31 - GMR (Sign up required)

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