PRINCIPAL'S PEN
Dear Will Rogers Families and Guardians,
We are excited to continue fostering a strong partnership between school and home, and we want to remind you of the many ways you can get involved and support our students and staff here at WRLC!
We are always grateful for our incredible volunteers, and we would love for you to join us! We currently have over 300 trained parent and guardian volunteers, and we are always eager for more help. Whether you’d like to join us on a field trip, support classroom events, or assist with Art Cart, Farm, Art, or Music classes, there are many opportunities to contribute. To become a volunteer, you simply need to complete the Level 1 training. Join Ms. Gonzalez this Monday at 8:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m., or 6:00 p.m. to get trained and certified. The best part? Your certification is valid for FOUR years!
A special shout-out to our fabulous PTA for making the Xanadu Kindness Assembly possible this past week! Our students learned valuable lessons about harnessing their SUPERPOWERS of Mindfulness, Gratitude, and Kindness—all thanks to the support of our amazing PTA. These events play an essential role in our students' growth, and we are so grateful for everything our PTA does to enrich their experience.
We invite you to join us for our next PTA General Meeting this Wednesday, March 5 at 6:00 p.m. in the library. It’s a great opportunity to stay informed and connect with other parents and staff!
We are thrilled to invite you to our School-Wide Living Museum this Friday, hosted by our 5th-grade students. Over the past several weeks, our 5th graders have explored how people express their ideas, beliefs, and values through advocacy and action, with a special focus on the Civil Rights Movement. During this interactive event, they will bring history to life by stepping into the roles of key figures, activists, and everyday citizens who made an impact during the movement.
The Living Museum will be open at the following times:
- 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.: Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students and families
- 10:30 - 10:45 a.m.: 3rd and 4th grade students and families
- 10:45 - 11:00 a.m.: 5th grade students and families
We can’t wait to see you there and witness our students’ hard work in action! Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you on campus soon!
In partnership,
Principal Daruty
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Mon. 3/3 Volunteer Training 8:30am (library), 3:00pm (library) and 6:00pm (cafeteria)
Tues. 3/4 Ms. Schneider - Walking Field Trip - Fairview Library
Wed. 3/5 PTA Gen. Mtg 6-7:30pm in library
Thurs. 3/6 4th and 5th grade Math Club @7:45 a.m. rm 508
Thurs. 3/6 SMMUSD Board meeting agenda will be posted online.
Fri. 3/7 JAMS incoming 6th grade Meet and Greet @ 9:45 a.m. @ JAMS Library
Fri. 3/7 5th Grade Living Museum Event
- 10:15-10:30 - Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade
- 10:30-10:45 - 3rd and 4th grade
- 10:45 -11:00 5th Grade Parents and Families
Fri. 3/7 Ms. Gabrielle walking trip @ 1:00 p.m. to Marine Park
Sat. 3/8 Playground Playdate 10-12 p.m at WRLC ( see flyer below)
Sun. 3/9 Family Farming/Beautification Day 10-1 in Farm
Wed. 3/12 Coffee with the Principal 8:30-9:30am in library
Wed. 3/12 JAMS counselor visits 5th graders a WRLC
Wed. 3/12 5th Grade Pali Camp Medical Forms due to nurse Julie
Wed. 3/12 Cinco De Mayo Parent Planning Meeting @ 6:00p.m via zoom Meeting ID: 740 600 0734
Thurs. 3/13 4th and 5th grade Math Club @7:45 a.m. rm 508
Thurs. 3/13 Special Board Meeting 5:30pm (agenda)
Fri. 3/14 Peacemaker Monthly Mtg 9-9:45am
Fri. 3/14 Spring Movie Night 6:00-8:00 in the cafeteria VOTE HERE
Sat. 3/15 Stairway of the Stars @ SAMO Greek at 4:00pm
Sat. 3/15 Math Olympiad Competition @8:30-1:00 p.m.
Mon. 3/17 School Tour 9:00-10:00am
Tues. 3/18 5th grade parent info night at JAMS 6:00pm
Wed. 3/19 5th grade student tour at JAMS 9:00-12:00pm
Thurs. 3/20 4th and 5th grade Math Club @7:45 a.m. rm 508
Thurs. 3/20 ELAC Meeting 8:30am in libraryThurs. 3/20 Site Council Meeting at 3:15pm on Zoom
Wed. 3/26 5th gr Panoramic Picture 9:00am on soccer field
Thurs. 3/27 4th and 5th grade Math Club @7:45 a.m. rm 508
Thurs. 3/27 Minimum Day (TK/K 12:10; 1st-5th 1:00)
Thurs. 3/27 WRLC Open House 5:30-6:30pm
Fri. 3/28 Jog-A-Thon ( schedule TBD)
Mon. 3/31 No school - César Chavez Day
SMMUSD 2024-2025 Calendar
READ ACROSS AMERICA Student Council Spirit Week March 3rd-7th
3/3 Monday- FOX IN SOCKS Mix it don’t match it! Mix up your outfit!
3/4 Tuesday-THING 1 THING 2. Admiring day!! Dress as any staff member you look up to!
3/5 Wednesday- OH, THE PLACES YOU WILL GO! Career Day. Dress as what you want to be when you grow up
3/6 Thursday- LET'S GO TO THE BEACH Beach day! Dress for a nice day at the beach!
3/7 Friday- SLEEP BOOK day! Dress in your coziest Pjs you have!
CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT: LIVING MUSEUM: Friday, March 7th.
Over the past several weeks, our 5th-grade students have explored how people express their ideas, beliefs, and values through advocacy and action, focusing on the Civil Rights Movement. They have studied key figures, protests, and laws that shaped the movement and have worked hard to synthesize their learning.
During the Living Museum, students will bring history to life by stepping into the roles of civil rights leaders, activists, and everyday citizens who made an impact. They have researched their chosen individuals and events and will present their knowledge in an engaging, interactive way.
We would love for you to join us in celebrating their hard work and learning.
- 10:15-10:30 - Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade
- 10:30-10:45 - 3rd and 4th grade
- 10:45 -11:00 5th Grade Parents and Families
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
We are seeing lots of fevers, stomach bugs, cold symptoms, and diagnosed cases of influenza in our school community. Please review Guidance for Schools: Common Signs and Symptoms for information about when to keep your child at home and when they can return to school. Students must be fever-free overnight without the use of fever-reducing medication (Tylenol, Motrin) and well enough to participate meaningfully in class before returning to school. Please alert the Health Office team (jgrey@smmusd.org or cmyrieckes@smmusd.org) if your child is out with a communicable condition like influenza, RSV, COVID, or norovirus.
Hydration, adequate sleep, and a balanced diet will help keep your family healthy. Good handwashing, wearing a mask, and staying home when sick are excellent ways to prevent the spread of infection. Getting a yearly flu shot is the best way to prevent getting the flu and reduces the risk of serious complications. Safe and effective vaccines are made each year. The Flu: What Parents Need to Know - HealthyChildren.org
Please contact a health care provider if your child needs medical care. If your child needs medication at school please have their doctor complete this form SANTA MONICA – MALIBU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Medication at School Form
For more information, visit the SMMUSD Health Services page Health Services / Feeling Sick? If you have further questions or concerns, please contact the Health Office
In MARCH our learner profile is KNOWLEDGEABLE!
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.
The IB Learner Profiles are the qualities we strive for all students to develop. For MARCH our learner profile is KNOWLEDGEABLE. To be knowledgeable means you study, learn, and understand. As a knowledgeable student, we explore knowledge across many subjects. We also make connections to important ideas and issues that have local and global importance. In so doing, they inquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
Activities for parents
● Encourage your child to read books at home that correspond to the topics being covered in school.
● Ask your child about what they are learning in school and engage them in conversations about it: “Why do you think that is an important thing to know about?” “Can you think of anything happening in the world today that might be similar to that aspect of History?”
● Encourage your child to become familiar with current events and to read the newspaper and watch the news when appropriate.
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.
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
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. 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!
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.
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.
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