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Dear Will Rogers Parents and Guardians,

It is hard to believe we only have 15 days of school left for the 2022-23 school year. It has been a successful year and we have many things to celebrate before we go on break for summer!

This week:

• Join us for our Volunteer Tea on Tuesday, @ 3:15 p.m. on the K yard.
• Consider stopping by zoom Tuesday at 6pm for our 2nd Will Rogers Parenting Group!
• We hope to see you at our 4th and 5th grade Spring music concerts this Thursday evening.
• Friday @9:45 join us as we celebrate our JOG-A-THON success. Incentive winners will be announced and Ms. Daruty will get slimed! You may recall this was an incentive for the students to raise funds for their school during Jogathon. Well, the students exceeded that fundraising record and now I will honor our pledge.
• 3rd-5th graders can wear their pajamas to school on Friday in celebration of completing their CAASPP testing. We are so proud of their efforts!

Together for Will Rogers,

Ms. Daruty

Mon. 5/22 Talent Show Rehearsal @ 3:10pm

Tues. 5/23 Volunteer Tea @ 3:15 p.m. on the K yard

Tues. 5/23 Will Rogers Parent Support Group 6-7 p.m. via zoom

Wed. 5/24 ELAC Meeting @ 8:30 a.m.

Wed. 5/25 PTA Executive board Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.

Thurs. 5/25 VAPA Spring Concert in the auditorium

• 6pm 4th grade performance

• 7pm 5th grade performance

Fri. 5/26 Assembly on the big Yard @ 9:45 a.m. JOG-A-THON WINNERS announced and Ms. Daruty gets slimed!

Fri. 5/26 3rd- 5th grade Pajama Day and music at lunchtime. To celebrate the completion of CAASPP testing!

Mon. 5/29 Memorial Day: No school

Tues. 5/30 ( new date) PTA sponsored TK-5 Field Day with Fulcrum Adventures

Thurs. 6/1 2nd and 4th grade students host Caine's Arcade Game Day

Thurs. 6/1 TK/K End-of-Year celebration (families invited) 9:00-10:30 a.m.

Thurs. 6/1 Talent Show Rehearsal @ 3:10pm

Fri. 6/2 Talent Show@ 6:00 p.m.

Fri. 6/2 5th Grade Field Day at Clover Park

Tues. 6/6 SAMOHI graduating seniors visit campus in their cap and gowns.

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.

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

Thank you to parent, Kate Gammon for organizing an amazing Career Day last Friday. What a treat to have so many parent and community speakers come to campus. Thank you to all who volunteered your time sharing your passion and talent with our students. It was an overwhelming success and inspiration to our future screenwriters, fashion designers, artists, journalists, doctors, lifeguards and more!

We are excited to announce our first session! We hope that you will attend our first session.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://smmk12.zoom.us/j/7406000734

Meeting ID: 740 600 0734

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

We are so proud of our 3rd- 5th grade students for their efforts on the CAASPP testing! Encourage your 3rd- 5th grade students to wear their pajamas to school this Friday to celebrate! We will have music on the yard during their lunchtime!

Thank you to our generous PTA for funding a special day of community building and celebratory fun for our TK- 5 grade students. On Tuesday, May 30th grade level teams will participate in team building and collaboration activities outdoors. Some of the activities will include tug-a-rope, team games, obstacle courses and building and racing carts! All of the fun will be centered on celebrating and developing our friendships through team work!

The event will be facilitated by a team of Fulcrum Adventures staffers.

On June 1st our 2nd and 4th graders will host a Game Day at Rogers. They have been working hard on creating arcade style games for Rogers' students to enjoy. This idea grew from the inspiration of Caine's Arcade Day celebrated around the country!

Our students designed and built their games in teams using recyclable materials and their tinkering skills acquired all year in STEM. Their creativity, collaboration and talents are something to celebrate! The arcade will be operated by coins, so please send in spare change Tuesday or Wednesday if you can. All proceeds will go to charities decided by the 2nd and 4th graders. Any coin denomination is appreciated but not required. We will provide every student a cup of coins to participate in the day's activities!

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

Are you interested in composting? We need your support! Each day a group of students are in charge of taking the organic waste to the compost bin. We are looking for a few parent volunteers to help support this work. Sign-up for one time or weekly.

Your role: ( 30 minutes) The kids do the heavy lifting and will train you!

• Supervise the students as they bring the organic waste buckets to the farm.
  
• Monitor as the students dump the waste into the bin.
  
• Ensure the buckets are washed out and returned to the lunch areas.

If you would like to help our school with this important endeavor please sign-up below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DAEA823A46-help

Do you have an incoming Kinder student for the 2023-24 school year? Have you completed an enrollment packet?

THIS EVENT IS NOT FOR CURRENTLY ENROLLED TK STUDENTS. WE ALREADY KNOW THOSE FRIENDS! :)

A large part of Kindergarten is building community. We want all students to be as comfortable as possible. We understand that this is a big day for our students. While most anxiety quickly turns to excitement and joy, one means for us to create a welcoming environment is to get to know students prior to the first day of school. As such, on May 16th and May 18th, our amazing Kindergarten teachers will host a “Getting to Know You” event. This event will allow Kindergarten teachers to spend some time with students “getting to know them!” This time includes a story, some art projects, and opportunity to play. Our teachers will make some informal observations as a means to understand each child as best as we can. This information is then used to create balanced classes.

The details for the event are below:

Who: Incoming Kindergarten students and their parents

What: Getting to Know You event (students will be with teachers and parents with administration)

When: Tuesday, May 16th and Thursday, May 18th from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Where: The Will Rogers Kindergarten Yard (2401 14th Street)

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Sign-up Here for one of the two sessions (May 16th or May 18th).

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

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!

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.

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. Make a plan with your child that if they leave something at home, a parent can drop it off in the office. We will place their item on a table outside the office. During their recess or on their way to lunch, they may check the table for their 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!

PLEASE DO NOT HAVE FOOD DELIVERED TO YOUR CHILD AT SCHOOL THROUGH A FOOD DELIVERY SERVICE. This brings unfamiliar adults and more traffic to our already busy office.

• Backpack with necessary classroom materials (teacher will communicate)
• Re-useable water bottle. We have filling stations on campus.
• Morning recess snack
• Lunch (lunch available to all students free of charge for the 2022-23 school year.)
• Sunscreen (put on prior to arriving at school)
• Hat
• Layers of clothing (sweatshirt, windbreaker, etc.) Keep an eye on the weather.

*Please do not bring toys, Pokemon cards or PE equipment to school. We will provide your children all the learning tools needed to have a great day!

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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