Hello, and welcome to the wild days of March! As you have no doubt realized, March has certainly come in like a lion -- no word yet on whether it will be calming down and going out like a lamb. Please do continue to dress your kids for all weather, and if you don't already, visit our Lost and Found often -- many times, students come to school with the layers they need for the morning's weather, which are shed and forgotten at recess time. Twice a year, we donate so much clothing that students don't realize is theirs, so please come visit our clothing collection if you think you might be missing something!

THANK YOU to all of you who have supported us in cutting way down on tardiness -- I now that many of you are carpooling, and several of you are leaving earlier. More kids are walking, as well -- your hard work has paid off. We went from an average of 13 students per day arriving tardy in January, to an average of 6 students per day in February! The kids are proud and we are so appreciative; everyone is benefitting. Let's keep it up!

Many of you saw and read about the visit we recently hosted from 34 traveling students from Beijing. They spent the day in classes in grades 4 and 5, immersed in the experience of an American school day. Our teachers and students did a wonderful job welcoming them and engaging them in class as well as in play. Later this month, the favor will be returned -- the American Education Federation is sending myself and Mary Kay Weinmeister, from our 5th grade team, to Beijing to present upon positive school environments and student engagement strategies. Educators in Beijing will welcome us and we are very excited to share our learning across continents!

Thank you all for your questions, your engagement, and your support of your students. We are so fortunate to have you as our partners.

Principal, Rockwell Elementary