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Dear Will Rogers Parents and Guardians,

I hope you all had a great weekend! It's hard to believe we are so close to the end of this amazing school year! There will be one more short Roundup next week.

There are many activities taking place at Rogers this week so please look at the event calendar and read your PTA and room rep emails.

No event is as special as the 5th-grade culmination ceremony! This year's ceremony will be on Wednesday, June 7th. This is a rite of passage and a wonderful time to honor our scholars who have worked so hard to elevate to the next level of their educational journey. Please join me in congratulating all of our 5th-grade students on this major accomplishment!

• Friday 6/9 is our last late start day. Arrival at 9:45 and regular dismissal!

Here's to a memorable week leading up to Summer break!

Together for Will Rogers,

Ms. Daruty

Mon. 6/4. Encore performances of the Talent Show TK-3rd acts @ 8:30 and 4th and 5th acts at 10:30 a.m. Parents are welcome to attend.

Tues. 6/6 SAMOHI graduating seniors visit campus in their cap and gowns @ 1:00 p.m.

Wed. 6/7 2nd grade End-of- the-Year Celebration @ Marine Park

Wed. 6/7 School-wide “Clap-Out” for 5th graders @ 9:00 a.m. in the hallways.

Wed. 6/7 5th grade Culmination @ 9:15 a.m. (outdoors)

Thurs. 6/8 5th Grade Student Dance 1-3 p.m.

Fri. 6/9 First Grade End of the year Picnic 11:15-12:15 a.m.

Fri. 6/9 Last Late Start of the year! (9:45 start time) and regular dismissal (1:45/2:55/3:00)

Fri. 6/9 Unofficial Beach day after school

Mon. 6/12 Last Day of School and minimum day! Report cards go home.

Rogers students shined bright at our Talent Show Friday Evening! Thank you to parent, Erin Inatsugu for her amazing planning and coordination!

Congratulations to our STEM superstars for hosting an engaging Caine's Arcade Day last week. Our students demonstrated such creativity and collaboration.

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Board of Education approved the appointment of Antonio M. Shelton, Ed.D., as the SMMUSD superintendent, effective July 1, 2023.

Congratulations, Dr. Shelton!

You can read the press release here: Dr. Antonio Shelton Named New SMMUSD Superintendent

Dr. Shelton's Video Message

We wish Ms. Mayra Herrera an amazing retirement. She has been a devoted teacher at Will Rogers for over 20 years. We know this next journey is bittersweet. On behalf of the students and staff at Rogers we wish her the best!

SMMUSD honored her at last week's board meeting and our staff has a special recognition planned for her at our end of the year staff breakfast this Friday.

CONGRATULATIONS Ms. Herrera!

Our racks are outside the main gates on most days so please stop by and browse. There are water bottles, lunch boxes, some bags, some hats, jackets galore, about a dozen black hoodies, a dozen grey hoodies, a dozen blue hoodies, …you get my point. There’s a lot!

ALL UNCLAIMED ITEMS WILL BE DONATED ON JUNE 12th

Watch a recording of a portion of the session on Managing Emotions here!

Watch a recording of a portion of our session on Compassionate Parenting here.

Book recommendations from our last session presenter:

For young kids:

“No bad kids” Janet Lansbury

“The whole Brain child” - Dan Seigel

“The power of showing up” - Tina Payne Bryson and Dan Seigel

Late elementary and middle:

For parents of those who identify as female: “Untangled”

“Brainstorm” -Dan Seigel

For the parent:

Relational Mindfulness- Deborah Eden Tull

“Unruffled” is great for parents of young kids

Podcasts:

Big life Kids (great for kids)

“A kids book about” (great for kids)

It is time to select your child's preference for music next year. Over the next three weeks all rising 3rd graders will select their preference for next year. The deadline, June 2, 2023. Learn more by reading the information below:

4th Grade Music Choice Letter:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1grNSurE_-gFc9-AdfhjPb6rrDWFdu6yz3nDQ0KUiDvU/edit?usp=sharing

Link to Music Choice Videos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1kMxF64TF2P1R9dQu_nEq3D8QD_YfQxmk?usp=share_link

You may have noticed the shiny new Tree Machine bin that appeared in front of our school just in time for Earth Day. Here's how it works....we must regularly feed the very hungry bin to keep it happy. Tell your neighbors and friends to help feed it too. For every bin of gently used clothing/shoes, a tree will be planted and our school will earn some money!

So get your spring cleaning on and let's give those outgrown clothes & shoes another life!

Looking for a summer camp experience that combines fun, learning, and personal growth? Look no further than our Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Summer Camp! Our program is designed to help young people develop healthy lifestyles, become engaged citizens, achieve academic success, and enhance their social and emotional well-being.

Throughout the camp, campers will participate in a variety of engaging activities and workshops, such as cooking classes, team-building exercises, and community service projects. We'll also take exciting field trips to popular summer destinations and educational museums, where campers can explore new places and learn about history, science, and culture.

But it's not all work and no play! We believe that fun is an essential part of any successful summer camp experience, and we'll make sure there are plenty of opportunities for campers to unwind and have a good time. Whether it's swimming, water/amusement parks, hiking, or just hanging out with friends, our camp provides a safe and supportive environment where young people can grow and thrive.

So, if you're looking for a summer camp that offers the best of both worlds – learning and fun – then look no further than SMBGC, join us this summer and discover all the amazing things you can achieve! Register at https://www.smbgc.org/programs/summer-camp/

Dates/Cuando: June 13 – August 11

Locations: Main Branch (Lincoln Blvd), John Adams Middle School

Half-day and full-day options available, hours vary by site.

Contact: linda@smbgc.org 310-361-8500

Scholarships available for qualified families / Opciones de medio dia y dia complete

¿Busca una experiencia de campamento de verano que combine diversión, aprendizaje y crecimiento personal? ¡No busque más allá de nuestro Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica Summer Camp! Nuestro programa está diseñado para ayudar a los jóvenes a desarrollar estilos de vida saludables, convertirse en ciudadanos comprometidos, lograr el éxito académico y mejorar su bienestar social y emocional.

A lo largo del campamento, los campistas participarán en una variedad de actividades y talleres atractivos, como clases de cocina, ejercicios de trabajo en equipo y proyectos de servicio comunitario. También realizaremos emocionantes excursiones a destinos populares de verano y museos educativos, donde los campistas pueden explorar nuevos lugares y aprender sobre historia, ciencia y cultura.

¡Pero no todo es trabajo y nada de juego! Creemos que la diversión es una parte esencial de cualquier experiencia de campamento de verano exitosa, y nos aseguraremos de que haya muchas oportunidades para que los campistas se relajen y pasen un buen rato. Ya sea para nadar, hacer caminatas o simplemente pasar el rato con amigos, nuestro campamento brinda un entorno seguro y de apoyo donde los jóvenes pueden crecer y prosperar.

Entonces, si está buscando un campamento de verano que ofrezca lo mejor de ambos mundos: aprendizaje y diversión, entonces no busque más allá de SMBGC, ¡únase a nosotros este verano y descubra todas las cosas increíbles que puede lograr! Regístrese en https://www.smbgc.org/programs/summer-camp/

The following positions are still open:

• VP, Fundraising -- Coordinates and promotes annual WRLC Fund drive; assists fall and spring fundraiser chairs with auction and jog-a-thon; oversees Student Store chair
• VP, Communications -- Manages WRLC PTA website; emails out PTA's Wednesday electronic newsletter; monitors WRLC FB group page; assists Memory Book/Yearbook chair(s)
• VP, Enrichment -- Coordinates annual Reflections art contest; assists Book Fair chair with fall and spring Book Fair; assists Career Day chair; assists school with STEM festival
• VP, Community Concerns -- Assists Bike It! Walk It! Day chair in fall and spring; coordinates campus beautification efforts; assists Lost and Found volunteer; assists DEI chairs; works with school Principal and PTA President regarding student health and safety
• Room Rep. Coordinator -- Helps to engage all WRLC parents by keeping them informed of districtwide, school-wide, and classroom-specific events / information. Assists Room, Representatives in supporting their child’s teacher.

Please email me directly with their interest in serving in one of these positions. president@willrogerspta.com

Academic Support Programs ( invitation only based on academic criteria or IEP offer of FAPE)

• 4-week programs (June 20-July 14)

• Grant ES: IISS, ESY and SLA (two weeks only)

Summer Adventure Locations: (enrichment classes open to all elementary students for a fee)

• 5-week programs (June 20-July 21)

• Franklin ES

If you have an TK or K incoming student for the 2023-24 school year and were unable to attend the TK/K Roundup event you can review View the presentation here.

For incoming TK/K students enrollment packets are NOW available. Information and next steps can be found on our WRLC website.

Please visit our office between 9:00-2:30 to avoid heavy, traffic times.

The Ed Foundation’s January campaign has begun at our school! For those of you who have donated this year, thank you. For those families who have not yet made a donation, please consider it. Every dollar counts. Please visit www.smedfoundation.org/donate.

Our goal is for 100% of Rogers families to give to PTA and the Ed Foundation. ANY amount makes a difference to our kids. If you have already donated, thank you!

Students who participate in the Rogers Breakfast Club will still arrive at school under the same procedures as all students. Parents will drop their children off at the main gates by 7:55 AM so that there is ample time to eat and walk to their classrooms by 8:25 AM.

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Website: https://www.smmusd.org/rogers
Location: 2401 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90406
Phone: 310-452-2364
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/willrogersLC/?ref=share&fs=e&s=cl
Twitter: @WillRogersSTEM

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