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Dear Rogers Families,

Here, I'll share the final installment of the Bridges in Mathematics helpful information and tips for parents as they support their children at home in math.

Bridges in Mathematics offers opportunities for families to stay connected in their child’s learning. All students kindergarten through fifth grade have a Home Connections book, which have short assignments that provide students an opportunity to practice and share their math thinking at home. This may include puzzles, games, or practice problems tied to what’s happening in the class.

Unit Assessments are opportunities for teachers to formally assess student learning, guide their instruction and support each learner’s needs. Each unit assessment highlights skills that are developing and skills for proficiency. Students may still be developing some concepts, so scoring is less about a total percentage and more about identifying what they can do. It is not recommended to give students study guides that mimic the assessment. Home Connections and student journal pages are good resources for reviewing concepts.

Family Assessment Letters will be sent home with each assessment to indicate which problems and concepts students are working toward developing and which concepts are proficient. The second page of the Family Assessment Letters will include QR codes and links for additional practice and opportunities to extend concepts at home.

Pictures of Assessments:

Picture of a small group assessment in first grade

Picture of fourth graders taking an assessment

Picture of fourth graders taking an assessment

Enjoy your weekend!

Warmly,

Mrs. Lewis

Important Dates:

December 20-January 4: District Closed - Winter Recess

February 5: Lyon Counseling is hosting a virtual event on helping students handle body image and self-esteem. This will take place from 6-7 p.m. Look for the registration link in future newsletters!

PTA Announcements:

You can purchase a PTA membership at this link.

Mother Handsome School Sponsorship Discount

Mother Handsome is kindly offering all Rogers staff, families, and supporters a promo code for takeout pizza all school year long! Use promo code ROGERS20 until June 12, 2026!

Mother Handsome also offers a Party Pack for larger gatherings where the promo code does not apply: 3 Large Cheese Pizzas, 3 Large Pepperoni Pizzas, and 3 Large Mix & Match Specialty Pizzas for $150.

Winter Weather & Clothing

As we enter into winter months we will experience some colder weather which will impact our students. We will invite students inside for an inside line-up no earlier than 7:45 am whenever the temperature is 9 degrees or less with the windchill. We have an organized system that allows students to line up in the hallways. However, if the weather is above 9 degrees (factoring in the windchill) we will have students wait outdoors each morning and go outside for recess each day. Please have your children dress appropriately for the weather in the event we do remain outside. Proper winter attire may include winter coats, gloves, hats, snow pants and boots.

Although we have some extras in the office we do not have enough to outfit each child.

If you need assistance with winter clothing, please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly as we are fortunate to have anonymous donors who may be able to provide such items.

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Background Check/Volunteer Release Form

Please read the helpful document at this link for more information on volunteering!

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Food Service

The Michigan Legislature passed the state budget. Included in the budget, among other things, are free meals (breakfast and lunch) for all students for the 2025-26 school year.

🍳Breakfast Procedures

Free breakfast will be served each morning from 7:40 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. The main door will be opened from 7:40 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. The door will not open sooner as no supervision is available before that time.

The December lunch menu can be found here.

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📵Electronic Devices

We respectfully ask that students do not use a communication device during any part of the school day. Devices are a distraction and could be sadly lost. Devices, if they must be brought to school, should be powered off and in lockers during the entire day. Smart watches should be for checking time and not games or communication. Thank you for supporting the staff and allowing uninterrupted learning throughout our school day.

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🚦🚧Please visit the Rogers website for important information about traffic patterns and guidelines. Watch this video for more information about School Safety Zones.

🚧 Traffic Pattern Details

• We respectfully ask that you save spots in our parking lot for staff use only.
• Curbside drop-off & pickup will take place opposite school grounds on the resident/house side of the street.
• Drop-off, pickup, parking, stopping, and standing around the perimeter of Rogers is not permitted to allow public safety quick access to buildings in case of emergency.
• Students will cross at the designated crosswalks at the corner of Oxford & Hamilton and Hamilton & Harvard.
• Students should exit cars on the resident/house side of Hamilton & Oxford, walk to the corner, and cross with a crossing guard. Students should exit onto the curb, not into the street.
• Caregivers are encouraged to park and walk with their child to school.
• Parking is allowed opposite school grounds any time of day.
• Rogers staff parking lot has a designated drop-off/pick up zone only.
• Berkley Public Safety will be enforcing traffic rules.

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Have a fabulous weekend!

Katie Lewis, Principal

Rogers Elementary School

2265 Hamilton

Berkley, MI 48072

katie.lewis@berkleyschools.org