The Raptor Report

Hello Rolling Hills Families,

As we welcome the cooler temperatures and the beautiful changing colors of fall, this season brings so many things to enjoy. Whether it’s crisp morning air, pumpkin carving, hayrides, nature walks, or apple picking, autumn has a way of creating meaningful moments and lasting memories.

October was a full and exciting month at Rolling Hills! We were grateful to participate in National Fire Prevention Week, and we extend a big thank you to the Mukwonago Fire Department for teaching our students important safety skills. We also appreciate everyone who visited and supported our Scholastic Book Fair during Grandparent Lunch Week. And a heartfelt THANK YOU to our PTO for organizing the wonderful faculty dinners during Parent-Teacher Conferences. Your kindness and support mean so much to our staff.

Looking ahead, I’d like to highlight the importance of grit. Grit takes perseverance, determination, and strength of character. While many of our students have strong support systems and opportunities to grow, others face challenges that require even more resilience. By teaching problem-solving skills and encouraging perseverance, we help all of our students develop the confidence and determination they’ll need throughout life.

To thrive as successful 21st-century learners, our students need to be challenged academically, socially, and physically. With enriching learning experiences, a strong curriculum, and the continued partnership of our families and community, we are committed to helping each child grow in resilience and readiness for the future.

Wishing you a wonderful November!

Warm regards,

Dr. Ron Schlicht, Principal

November

11- Veterans Day - Wear Red, White, and Blue ❤️🤍💙

11 - RHES PTO Meeting 6:00 to 8:00 pm

18 - Grade 4 goes to Madison 8:40 to 2:30 pm

20 - End of Trimester 1

23 - Raptor Way Assembly 2:45 to 3:30 pm

24 - RHES Turkey Trot! 🦃🍗

25 - No school for staff/students

26 - Happy Thanksgiving!! 🍂🍁 No school for staff/students

27 - No school for staff/students

On Monday evening, guardians will receive a district family survey. The insights you provide will help our administrative team identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth as we work to enhance the educational experience for all students and families. Please complete this survey by November 10. Thank you for your continued partnership in this important work!

If your child will be late or absent from school, you must either enter the absence online through Infinite Campus, or call the school attendance line at 262-363-6318. When the auto attendant answers, press 1. This line is available 24 hours a day. Reporting your child’s absence helps reduce the number of calls the office needs to make to ensure all students are accounted for. This is an important part of our safety procedures.

To enter an absence on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, please view the instructions HERE

If your child brings lunch from home, they may purchase milk, which will be charged to their hot lunch account. Each student has a hot/cold lunch account, which requires a minimum prepayment of $25.00. Each time your child eats hot lunch or purchases milk, the amount is deducted from their current balance. You can check the balance at any time via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. You will receive an automated phone call when the account reaches a low or negative balance. Payments can be made online through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal (REVTrak Webstore) or by check payable to Rolling Hills Elementary and submitted to the school office.

If you are reporting a tardy, please indicate whether your child will be taking hot lunch, and if so, their lunch choice, by 9:00 a.m. Hot lunches are prepared at our Central Kitchen and

Our monthly message for October was: Do the right thing so others can see and follow your example. This month we are focusing on responsibility. Our Shine Bright message is “Be a Beacon.” A beacon is a light that helps show others the way. We can be a beacon at school by doing the right thing and setting a good example for others. When you follow directions, complete your work, clean up after yourself, and make safe choices, you are showing others what responsibility looks like. Make choices that you will be proud of at the end of the day. Remember to always shine bright and be someone that others can always count on. Way to be Responsible Raptors!

The ROAR Store is open! Students have been SO excited to shop and spend their ROAR cards that were earned for safe, responsible and respectful behavior. We always look for donations for the ROAR store. Families may now donate items for the Roar Store through Amazon. At the bottom of every monthly newsletter there is a tab to order a specific item for the Roar Store. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Golden Shoe: 4th Grade Ms. Weber’s Class and 4K Mrs. Madden’s Class

Golden Book: 5th Grade Mrs. Olson’s Class and Kindergarten Mrs. Menchaca’s Class

Golden Pallett: 4th Grade Mrs. MacFarland’s Class and 2nd Grade Mrs. Arnold’s Class

Golden Note: 3rd Grade Ms. Hughes’s Class and 4K- Mrs. Moriarty’s Class

Golden Dustpan: 6th Grade and 2nd Grade

🎉 November Spirit Days

Show your school spirit by participating in our November spirit days!

• ♥️🤍💙 November 11 – Red, White, and Blue Day: Wear red, white, and blue to honor our veterans!

• 🖤November 18 – Blackout Day: Dress in black!

• 🦃 November 24 – Athletic Wear Day: Wear your favorite athletic gear for the Turkey Trot!

Remember to check our Rolling Hills Theme Days Calendar to stay up-to-date on upcoming spirit days!

We are so excited to announce a "squish-tastic" addition to our Raptor Way assemblies for the upcoming school year! To celebrate our students' amazing behavior and hard work, we’re launching a brand-new Nee-Doh Raffle, and we need your help to make it a success!

We are looking for donations of brand-new Nee-Dohs (all shapes and sizes welcome!) or monetary contributions to help us stock up on these fan-favorite fidgets. Whether it’s a "Nice Cube," a "Groovy Cat," or the classic "Teensy," your donation will put a huge smile on a lucky Raptor’s face!

How You Can Help:

• Drop off new, packaged Nee-Doh toys at the front office for Ms. Napierala.
• Make a monetary donation directly through this page to help us purchase Nee-Doh prizes.
• Spread the word to friends and family!

Let’s help our students stay “groovy” and rewarded. Thank you for being such a vital part of our Raptor community! 💙💛

Planning to volunteer or chaperone at Rolling Hills this year? Get approved now!

We have lots of classroom activities, field trips, and special events ahead, and we’d love to have our families involved!💙💛

Before volunteering in the classroom or chaperoning a field trip or event, parents and guardians must complete the district’s volunteer application process at least 5 business days in advance.

The application includes:

• A background check
• Uploading a photo
• Receiving approval before volunteering or chaperoning

✨Even if you’re not sure whether you’ll volunteer or chaperone this year, we strongly encourage you to complete the application now. That way, when an opportunity comes up, you’ll already be approved and ready to go!

Begin the Volunteer/Chaperone Application Process:

https://www.masd.k12.wi.us/Fami.../Quick-Links/Volunteering/

Thank you for helping make our classroom activities, field trips, and special events possible!

Hello, Rolling Hills families! 🍂

November is here, and we have lots of exciting things happening with the Rolling Hills PTO! From arcade fun and basketball to our biggest fundraiser of the year, there are plenty of ways to connect with our school community and show your Raptor pride! 💛💙

November Community Night — Vintage Vault Arcade! 🎮

Join us on Friday, November 6th, at Vintage Vault, a vintage arcade packed with classic games and fun for all ages!

📅 Date: Friday, November 6th

⏰Time: Anytime between 11:00 AM–10:00 PM

🎟️Special Rolling Hills Admission: Just $15 per person!

💰Give Back: $3 from every admission purchased on behalf of Rolling Hills will be donated back to our PTO!

IMPORTANT: When you arrive, be sure to mention Rolling Hills Elementary at the front counter to receive the discounted admission and have your visit count toward our fundraiser!

Bring your family, friends, neighbors, or anyone who loves a good arcade game! The special rate and give-back apply to everyone who joins us in supporting Rolling Hills that day.

📅 Join Us for November’s PTO Meeting!

Our next PTO meeting is Wednesday, November 11th at 6:00 PM in the Rolling Hills Library.

We’d love to see new and returning faces! PTO meetings are a great opportunity to hear about upcoming events, share ideas, and learn about ways to get involved.

Everyone is welcome, and we’d love to have you join us! 💙💛

🎁 Prize-A-Day Calendars — Coming Soon!

Get excited, Rolling Hills families! Our Prize-A-Day Calendar, the PTO’s largest fundraiser of the year, is almost here! 😊

We’ve been working hard behind the scenes putting together an AMAZING lineup of prizes, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

📅 Calendar sales officially begin Friday, November 20th!

🎁 Prizes begin in December! Each calendar purchased gives you a chance to win exciting prizes while helping support our Rolling Hills students, teachers, and school community!

Be on the lookout for more information about how to purchase your calendars, sneak peeks at some of our prizes, and all the fun details coming soon!

Thank you for helping make our biggest fundraiser a success! 💛💙

🏀 Milwaukee Bucks Community Night — Tickets on Sale NOW!

ROLLING HILLS IS HEADING TO THE FISERV FORUM! 🦌🏀💚

We’re SO excited to announce our upcoming Rolling Hills PTO Milwaukee Bucks Community Night!

Join your Rolling Hills friends and families as the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Charlotte Hornets!

📅Date: Sunday, January 3, 2027

⏰Game Time: 4:30 PM

📍Location: Fiserv Forum

🎟️TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

Purchase tickets here:

https://www.gofevo.com/event/Rollinghills63

☀️EXCITING BONUS — ANTHEM BUDDIES OPPORTUNITY! ☀️

We have 20 special Anthem Buddies spots available to raffle off to students from our school!

Selected students will have the incredible opportunity to stand ON THE COURT in front of the Milwaukee Bucks during the National Anthem! 🏀Families who purchase tickets through our Rolling Hills link will be entered into the raffle for this unforgettable experience!

And remember, this event isn’t just for Rolling Hills students and their families! Invite grandparents, extended family, friends, neighbors, and anyone who loves Bucks basketball! Everyone is welcome to join us for a fun night cheering on our home team!

Let’s fill the stands with Rolling Hills pride! 💛💙

📱Stay Connected!

Be sure to follow the Rolling Hills PTO on Facebook for the latest PTO news, event reminders, fundraiser updates, and ways to get involved throughout the school year!

Thank you for your continued support of the Rolling Hills PTO! We are so grateful for our amazing families, staff, and school community and can’t wait for all the fun ahead! 💛💙

Rolling Hills Elementary PTO

pto.rhes@gmail.com

We are excited to share some updates to our spelling curriculum! This year, students in Grades 3–5 will begin using Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) as their new English Language Arts resource.

Please see the link to learn more about these exciting updates.

Mrs. Kate Kim

Main Office Clerk

262.363.6318 X 28502

Press 1 for attendance

kimka@masd.k12.wi.us

Mrs. Allie Zimmerman

Administrative Assistant to Dr. Schlicht

262.363.6318 X 28501

zimmeal@masd.k12.wi.us

Mrs. Tricia Strege

Health Room

262.363.6318 X 28503

stregtr@masd.k12.wi.us

New this year, parents will receive an automatic notification via Infinite Campus Messenger when their child is in the health room at some point during the school day. Parents will not be notified if this is a scheduled medication or treatment.

However, parents will still be called, as normal, if your child receives a head bump, major injury, is too sick to remain in school, or has an urgent need. For reasons your child may be too sick to remain in school, please check out this Too Sick for School document from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

Please contact your child’s school health room with any questions.

8:30 AM - 3:35 PM (Monday - Friday)

262.363.6318 📱

press 1 for attendance

Mukwonago Area School District is growing our Facebook and Instagram channels. Click on the links below and follow along!

Facebook - @masdschools

Instagram - @masdschools

Why?

1. Celebrate our students.
2. Keep parents, students, alumni, and the community in the loop of what is happening in our district.
3. Promote the great things happening with athletics, activities, and other events.
4. Build an ongoing conversation about the positive impact our district is making in the lives of our students!

What do I need to do?

• If you are on these social media sites – follow us!
• Help promote the pages to your family and friends.
• If you aren’t on these sites – that’s OK. The district will continue to provide communication through traditional channels.

Rolling Hills Elementary

Email: schliro@masd.k12.wi.us

Website: https://rhes.masd.k12.wi.us/
Location: W322S9230 Beulah Road, Mukwonago, WI, USA
Phone: 262-363-6318
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masdschools

We are pleased to have your child attending Rolling Hills Elementary and look forward to working with you and your family in the years to come. Please don’t hesitate to contact the school if you have any questions.