Will Rogers Roundup

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Tues. 11/25 TK Friendsgiving 8:35 Richey/10:45 Eackelbary/12:45 Hodges

Tues. 11/25 Bozin Friendsgiving @ 2:00 p.m. (old) TK/K yard

Wed. 11/26- 11/28 NO SCHOOL -THANKSGIVING Break

Tues. 12/2 SMPTA Holiday Breakfast 8-11 a.m. @ Duke's

Tues. 12/2 Parent Workshop @8:45 a.m. in the Board Room. The topic will be “The Role of the Paraeducator.” Paraeudcatorflyerfinal.pdf

Wed. 12/3 5th grade Trip to the Nutcracker @ Broad Stage @12-3:p.m.

Wed. 12/3 Math Club Parent Information Meeting @ 5:30 p.m. via zoom

Fri. 12/5 Peacemaker Meeting Group #1 @ 9:00 a.m. room 508

Fri. 12/5 Fire Drill @ 1:30 p.m.

Sun. 12/7 Regenerative Family Farming Day 10-1 p.m.

Mon. 12/8 Volunteer Training @ 8:30, 3:00 and 6:00 p.m.

Tues. 12/9 4th Grade Winter Music Concert @ 1:30 pm.

Tues. 12/9 NO 5TH GRADE MUSIC

Wed. 12/10 First Math Club Meeting for students @ 7:45 a.m. in room 508

Thurs. 12/11 (NEW DATE) 4th Grade SMC Dance Final performance @ 8:30 a.m.

Thurs. 12/11 School Tour for Prospective Parents for 2026-27

Thurs. 12/11 5th grade Music Concert @2:20 p.m.

Thurs. 12/11 No 4th Grade Music

Thurs. 12/11 Innovation Lab Parent Design Meeting @ 5:30 p.m. room 2

Fri. 12/12 Peacemaker Mtg. Group #2 @ 9:00 a.m. in room 508

Mon. 12/15- 12/19 Student Council Sponsored SPIRIT WEEK ( Schedule TBD)

Wed. 12/17 Math Club Meeting for students @ 7:45 a.m. in room 508

Wed. 12/17 Winter Choral Concerts in the auditorium (Performance times coming soon...)

Wed. 12/17 PTA Executive Board mtg. @ 6:00 p.m. via zoom

Thurs. 12/18 5th Grade Field Trip to Clover Park

Fri. 12/19 NO LATE START

Fri. 12/19 Minimum Day dismissal for TK/K @12:10 and 1st -5th @1:00 p.m.

WINTER BREAK 12/22- 1/2

January 2026

Mon. 1/5 First Day Back after Winter Break. Happy New Year!

Wed. 1/7 PTA Association Meeting @ 6:00 p.m.

SMMUSD Calendar 2025-26

OPEN-MINDED: An Open-Minded student knows that all people are different. They listen to the points of view of others and consider many possibilities before making a decision. They celebrate the differences that make all people unique.

How can parents help to develop this Open-Minded trait at home?

• Encourage your child to try new things – new foods, new games and new activities.
• Expose your child to different festivals, celebrations and traditions and be sure to present them in a non-judgmental way.
• Encourage your child to really listen to others when they speak.
• Introduce literature about many different cultures into your home library. Be sure that it is appropriate and reflects the culture in an appropriate way.
• When you observe your child being Open-Minded, reinforce this positive behavior and use the PYP Learner Profile terms.

Join us on Wednesday December 3rd @ 5:30 p.m. Via zoom for a Parent Information Meeting to learn more about this amazing opportunity!

Zoom Meeting
https://smmk12.zoom.us/j/7406000734?omn=81032489485
Meeting ID: 740 600 0734

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Below please find a list of links to local, seasonal happenings, including special events featuring technology, arts/culture, civics, and literacy, application support for social services and government benefits, and free ESL and citizenship classes via SMMUSD Adult Education

• Santa Monica Events/Activities/Opportunities

We’re excited to announce the return of ART CART at lunchtime! Starting this year, students can enjoy creative art projects and hands-on crafts every:

• Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. for grades 1st-5th

AND

• Fridays from 11:30 -12:45 p.m. for grades TK/K

ART CART offers students a chance to express their creativity, relax, and connect with others—all thanks to the support of our incredible WRLC Wellness Team of counselors. We need your help!

Many hands make light work, and we’re looking for parent volunteers to help supervise and support our young artists. If you’re interested in volunteering on Mondays or Fridays, please email Mariela at mmartinez@sewi.org.

Volunteer Requirements:

• Level 1 volunteer clearance

• Willingness to supervise students using art tools and materials safely

• Enthusiasm for working with children

• A love of crafts, creativity, and fun!

Let’s make lunchtimes a colorful, creative experience for all our students!

Have you done your AERIES student data validation this year? If no, log in now to complete.

https://santamonicamalibu.aeries.net/Student/LoginParent.aspx

Data Validation Flyer - English

Data Validation - Spanish

• Score reports for CAASPP, ELPAC and Star Renaissance are available to parents in the Aeries Parent Portal. Hard copy score reports are no longer mailed home. These videos help explain to students & parents/ guardians on how to access their portals. Student Portal and Parent Portal.

• This guide with help parents ocate their Test Scores and State Test Scores Reports: Parent Portal: Test Scores [Aeries]-attachment.

• School materials including books, homework, projects, etc.
• Re-fillable water bottle ( We have several refilling stations on campus)
• A morning snack
• Lunch is available to all students free of charge. You may also pack a lunch from home.
• Sunscreen (put on prior to arriving at school)
• Hat
• Layers of clothing (sweatshirt, windbreaker, etc.) Keep an eye on the weather.
• A growth mindset for a successful day!

Breakfast and lunch are free for all students! Make a plan with your child each week about the days they will be eating food prepared at school or bringing lunch from home.

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We encourage you to pack a snack for your children for morning recess.

Please send your child to school with a re-fillable water bottle! We have water stations located throughout campus.

JOIN the Parents/Guardians Regenerative Farm Committee that we are forming for the 2025-26 school year. The Committee's tasks are to:

• Support the stewardship of the Regenerative Farm.
• Help organize the Regenerative Farm Events ready in the school calendar (monthly Family Farming Days, Earth Week Farming Day), in addition to organizing harvests and other school community engagement activities.

For any questions, contact:

Paola Vezzulli, Program Director - Regenerative Initiatives [Cayton Children's Museum] email: pvezzulli@caytonmuseum.org

Join the Will Rogers PTA for $10 to support activities and events that enrich your student's education and strengthen our school community.

https://jointotem.com/ca/santa-monica/will-rogers-elementary-pta

As an International Baccalaureate Programme School, we believe there is a broad range of capacities and responsibilities that go beyond academic success. We make a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them. We do this through the development of students according to the IB learner profile. The profile aims to develop learners who are:

Inquirers

Knowledgeable

Thinkers

Communicators

Principled

Open-minded

Caring

Risk-takers

Balanced

Reflective

The IB Mission Statement

The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment.These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.

We encourage all families to submit the Free and Reduced Meals application by Friday, October 4. Although California provides free meals for all students, this application is crucial for determining eligibility for additional programs and resources, including Title 1 school designations for the 2026-27 school year. The state uses this form to assess which families qualify for benefits beyond free meals, so widespread participation is essential. To support this effort, please share the application link with your families and distribute the flier through your school's communication channels.

Application Link: https://bit.ly/MealApplications-SMMUSD

You can view and download the flier here.

Principal, Ms. Lila Daruty M.Ed

Email: ldaruty@smmusd.org
Website: https://www.smmusd.org/rogers
Location: 2401 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90406
Phone: 310-452-2364