ROGERS REMINDERS

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!

Do you have batteries at home that need to be recycled? Consider helping our school by sending in used/dead batteries the week of January 17-20 for our battery drive.

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

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Enter code: 72896P

Rogers Campus Logistics Information

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

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)

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

The students will be bringing 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. This online registration needs to be completed by January 31st.

In case you missed the email earlier in the 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

Link for CURIOSITY Challenge Board

Why does curiosity matter?

When you’re curious about something, you process it deeply, rather than superficially. You also voluntarily spend more time learning about things that spark your curiosity. As a result, you more readily remember what you learn. In general, people who are more curious are happier and better liked.

Pulse Check: Reflect on how you’ve engaged with the world this past week. How many of these things are true?

-I got so absorbed in learning that I lost track of time.

-I talked to someone who gave me a new idea or changed my mind.

-I took the initiative to learn more about one of my interests.
-When I didn’t know the answer to a question, I couldn’t rest until I figured it out.

-I explored a completely new idea or topic—just for the fun of it.

How do I encourage curiosity in others?

-Model It. Cheerfully admit that you don’t know what you don’t know: “I actually don’t know how to do that problem. Let’s look it up together!” However you enjoy exploring your personal interests—books, podcasts, documentaries—share what you like: “I listened to the most amazing story today. Let me tell you about it!”

-Celebrate It. Praise question-asking: “What a great question! I love the ideas it’s

sparking!” Show admiration for wrong answers: “No, that’s not right. Explain to me how

you’re thinking about this!” Build on curiosity expressed as statements: “I bet that if we use all our pencils we can build a skyscraper!” “That’s cool, let’s see how we can do that!”

-Enable It. Make room for curiosity: When planning an activity, factor in time for questions. Establish an end-of-day ritual to share one thing each person in the family learned that they didn’t know before. Replace close-ended questions (“Is oxygen a component of the air we breathe?”) with open-ended questions (“What is air made of?”).

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

Our Watch D.O.G.S. program continues this semester and we have had a few Dads participate so far, however we still need your help. If you are interested in getting involved 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

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

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