Dear Will Rogers Parents and Guardians,
We’re thrilled to welcome you to campus this week for some wonderful events!
Join us for our annual Costume Parade on Thursday, October 31st, at 8:30 a.m. Gather on the track/field to celebrate Halloween. Feel free to send your children in their costumes, and we encourage you to dress up as well—it’s a fun way to join in the spirit! As you and your children trick-or-treat through the neighborhood Thursday evening, please review some safety tips to keep everyone safe while having fun! ( see below).
Mark your calendars for this Friday, November 1st, for two exciting events:
- Fall Festival: 3-5 p.m. at the Regenerative Farm
- Día de los Muertos Family Event: 5-6:30 p.m. in the auditorium
These events are great opportunities to connect with other families and enjoy our community together!
Additionally, our teachers are preparing for Fall Conferences next week. Please check their communications and sign up for a time to meet. This is a valuable opportunity to discuss your child's progress and set learning goals for the year. We truly appreciate your partnership and look forward to meeting with every parent!
Thank you for being an essential part of our community. We can’t wait to see you soon!
In partnership,
Ms. Daruty
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Sun. 10/27 Family Farming Day @10am-1pm
Thurs. 10/31 Halloween Costume Parade @ 8:30 am. on the track/field. Families are welcome!
Fri. 11/1 Regenerative Farm Fall Festival 3-5 p.m
Fri. 11/1 (NEW DATE) Dia de los Muertos Family Event @5:00pm in the cafeteria
Fri. 11/1 WRLC Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda Viewing for students during lunchtime
Mon. 11/4-8 Fall Book Fair
Tues. 11/5 Pupil Free Day- NO SCHOOL
Tues. 11/5 US Election Day
Tues. 11/5-8 Parent Teacher Conferences
Tues. 11/5 Title 1 Parent Information Meeting @6:00p.m.via zoom
Wed. 11/6- PTA Association Meeting @6pm
Wed. 11/6 Minimum Day. Dismissal at 12:10 ( TK-K) and 1:00 p.m. (1st-5th)
Thurs. 11/7 Minimum Day. Dismissal at 12:10 ( TK-K) and 1:00 p.m. (1st-5th)
Fri. 11/8 NO LATE START school begins @8:25 a.m. AND Minimum Day. Dismissal at 12:10 ( TK-K) and 1:00 p.m. (1st-5th)
Mon. 11/11 Veterans Day- NO SCHOOL
Sat. 11/16 Live Auction/Grown Ups Night Out
Mon. 11/18 Prospective Parent School Tour @9:00 a.m.
Mon. 11/18 Volunteer Trainings @ 8:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m.
Tues. 11/19 Coffee with Principal @8:30am
Thurs. 11/21 ELAC Meeting @8:30am
Thurs. 11/21 School Site Council Meeting @3:15pm
Fri. 11/22 Fall Movie Night @6pm
Wed. 11/27-29 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
SMMUSD 2024-2025 Calendar
HALLOWEEN PARADE
We invite families to join us on Thursday, October 31st for a morning assembly @ 8:30 a.m. It will be a fun-filled community event. Students should come to school in their costume ready to parade for their classmates. We encourage everyone to have fun and be creative while still being safe, respectful and responsible. As a reminder regarding costumes:
Parents/Students/Staff may wear costumes that adhere to the following guidelines:
Nothing unduly revealing
Age/school appropriate content
Avoid costumes that may imply cultural appropriation. At Rogers we celebrate diversity and are protective and respectful of all cultures.
Masks or face coverings can only be worn during the parade and NOT during the school day.
Face paint is allowed.
No toy weapons or props that may be used as weapons are allowed.
Please avoid oversized or inflatable costumes that may make navigating the classroom and school day a challenge.
*Students not dressed appropriately may be provided with loaner clothing or we will request parents to bring more appropriate clothing.
ART CART at lunchtime!
Tuesday is our lunchtime ART CART day. Students are invited to participate in creative art projects and handicrafts during lunchtime. This is possible through the support of our parent volunteers. If you would like to volunteer for lunchtime on Tuesdays, please sign up using the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050445AFAF28A2FB6-51251277-artcart
We would also love donations here is our wishlist for the art cart here. We'd also love some brown paper bags if parents can bring them in for us.
The school provides the supplies, your support requires:
You are a level 1 cleared volunteer
You are willing to safely supervise students with proper use of art tools and materials
Enthusiasm for working with children
Enjoyment with crafts and art
Oops, I Forgot!
Mornings are busy and sometimes students leave for school without their water bottle, instrument or homework. In an 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 forget to send with your child every day:
- 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 for the 2024-25 school year. You may also pack a lunch form 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!
WRLC Cell Phone and Electronics Policy
At WRLC, we make every effort to avoid interrupting instructional time and therefore do not allow cellphones and other electronics to be used during the instructional day. Students are not permitted to wear smartwatches or Gizmos in the classrooms. If your child wears a smartwatch, or has a smartphone, please remind them they are to be kept in their backpack turned off or on school-mode during the school day. We encourage parents to support us by leaving these items at home.
Students are never permitted to use cell phones on campus. In the event of an emergency administration carry radios, teachers have cellphones and there is a school phone in every learning space. Under the advisement of our SMPD school resource officers, individual student cellphone use can actually hinder the delivery of important messaging necessary in a true emergency.
Other personal electronics from home such as Nintendo Switches, iPads, Kindles etc. are not permitted on campus. If a student uses their cell phone during school hours, it will be confiscated and held until the end of the school day and must be picked up by a parent. In no event or circumstance, will the district or its staff be held responsible or liable for the loss, theft, or damage to any such device.
Please help us ensure that our students have an electronics free learning zone at school.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We are currently looking for a Legislative Chair to join our PTA team! This important role involves staying informed on key legislative issues that impact our students and school, and helping to keep our community updated.
If you’re interested in supporting our school by tracking important education-related developments and sharing relevant information, we’d love to have you on board!
We're also in need of a Student Store Chair to help manage and run our student store on Fridays and during special events. The store is an important part of our school community, offering families and our community a chance to purchase school spirit wear and other fun items. We're planning to bring the store out this Friday, but we need help throughout the entire year to make this successful. If you're interested in helping out, please reach out to us!
Please email president@willrogerspta.com
WRLC is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years School (PYP)
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.
LUNCH MENU
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.
https://www.smmusd.org/domain/476
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.
Contact Us
Email: ldaruty@smmusd.org
Website: https://www.smmusd.org/rogers
Location: 2401 14th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90406
Phone: 310-452-2364
Twitter: @WillRogersSTEM