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Prairie News
October 10, 2024
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Parent Teacher Conferences
Sign-ups Now Available
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up next month and we encourage parents to take this opportunity to celebrate your child and discuss their progress with their teacher. Appointment slots have been posted on SignupGenius. Kindergarten parents: please sign up with your child’s morning Children’s House class; those morning teachers will include all kindergarten progress updates during that conference time. Please also note that conferences are being offered during the evenings of Tuesday and Wednesday, November 12 and 13, and the morning of Thursday, November 14 (no school day). Please note, these are the only times offered for formal conferences this Fall.
Childcare will be available in the gym during your child’s conference time in the gym on Thursday, 11/14, from 8:00-Noon; no rsvp necessary to use this service.
Click here to sign up for Ms. Stacy’s Conferences
Click here to sign up for Ms. Arden’s & Ms. Rachel’s Conferences
Click here to sign up for Ms. Brittany’s and Ms. Elizabeth’s Conferences
Click here to sign up for Ms. Justine’s, Ms. Katie’s and Ms. Melanie’s Conferences
Click here to sign up for Ms. Monica’s and Ms. Wendy’s Conferences
Click here to sign up for Ms. Kris’s GRADES 1-3 Conferences
Click here to sign up for Ms. Michelle’s GRADES 1-3 Conferences
Click here to sign up for Upper Elementary GRADES 4-6 Conferences
Click here to sign up for Middle School Conferences
Remember to log this time for volunteer hours!
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Conference Food Sign-up
Eligible for Volunteer Hours!
We are looking for parent volunteers to bring in food Tuesday, November 12 for Parent-Teacher Conferences. If you are interested in contributing, please sign up for items you would like to bring via the link below.. Items can be brought to the kitchen no later than 11 am on the 12th. (Items can be brought on an earlier day, too.) Please contact Melissa (mbadger@rockprairiemontessori.com) with any questions. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA8AE2BA2F94-51927212-conferences
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Fall Picture Day
We are having all students have their picture day on the same day:
Tuesday, November 5
Toddlers’ and Children’s Houses
Our Toddler's House and Children's House students will all have a gray background for their school pics, as well as a fun, fall-themed background for their fun pics (see picture to the left). Picture proof envelopes will be sent home in backpacks the day after picture day. There will be an option to order online, or use the envelope to order by the deadline indicated on the envelope. (Please note that picture proofs will not be able to be viewed online until at least 48 hours after picture day to allow for processing and upload.) If you do not order by the deadline, pictures can still be ordered, but must be ordered online and shipped at your own expense.
Elementary and Middle School
Elementary and Middle School students will have their pictures taken through the Lifetouch school age division once again this year. Parents will be able to choose a digital background choice when they make their order. You may either order ahead of time without seeing proofs by visiting the MyLifetouch.com website and using our picture day code: EVTZDHBBR (code will be inactive after 2 days past picture day). If you prefer to wait to see a proof before ordering pictures, it will take longer as those will be sent to us approximately 3-4 weeks after picture day with the option to mail in your order, or order online with a different code and ordering instructions.
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RPMS Featured!
World Peace Game Article
An article by our Head of School, Ms. Martha, was recently featured in the International Montessori Council’s “Montessori Leadership” magazine, describing our World Peace Game. You can read the article online by clicking here.
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For Small Hands Catalog Orders
Due TUESDAY, October 15
Small Hands Catalog orders are due Tuesday, October 15, to the office, with payment. Unfortunately, we cannot take orders after that date, as we will be submitting all the orders together in order to get free shipping. Checks should be made out to RPMS.
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Lost and Found Overflowing
Box will be emptied 11/22
Our lost and found box in the front vestibule (under the chalkboard) is overflowing. Please check the box if you are missing any shirts, shoes, water bottles, coats, etc. We will empty the box the last day before Fall Break, November 22, and donate the items to Goodwill.
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Trick or Treat
While we do not dress up at school for Halloween, we invite everyone to dress up and join in some seasonal fun as the RPMS staff host a Trick or Treat on Thursday, October 17, 5:15-6:15 pm. We will have the gym AND outdoor fenced in playground set up that night, ready to fill treat bags and delight in all the fun costumes. Parents are invited to dress up as well; we just ask that costumes not be scary, violent-looking, or loud so that our event will be family friendly. We are greatly looking forward to seeing all the costumes!
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Middle School Soap Sale IN PERSON!
Growing Roots is our middle school student run business, selling their chickens' eggs and homemade soaps and balms.
Our Growing Roots middle schoolers will have their beautiful display of soaps and balms out for sale near the front entrance (inside if it is cold out!), October 16-18. The sales will take place 8:10-8:30 am and 3:15-3:30 p.m. You can buy their soaps and balms anytime, but this is a great chance to see and smell them up close! Cash, Checks and Credit Cards accepted. Thanks for your support!
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Scholastic Book Order Due October 22
Flyers can be viewed online, where payment can also be made. Not only is there a wide variety of books and other items for sale on the Scholastic site, but orders get our school points to buy books for our classrooms! To check out the selection of books and place an order, please use the information below:
Connect to Our School Page “Ms. Badger’s Class” : https://orders.scholastic.com/PZR8T
Order Due Date: 10/22/24
Class Code: PZR8T
Book orders will be sent home with students when they come in. Thank you to Elisabeth and Shane Becker for organizing our book orders! Happy Reading!
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Red Robin Fundraiser
November 6
Stop by the Janesville Red Robin on November 6 for dinner and 20% of your meal’s proceeds come back to RPMS! This is running all day that day, so whether it’s a quick to-go order, or leisurely meal inside, make sure to mention you’re with RPMS. (If ordering online, in the menu, go to the category labeled “Fundraisers (To-Go Only)” and click on that item. Click the “add” button and then “add to bag”, and check out when finished. They also have curbside pickup. We also sell Red Robin RaiseRight cards in the main office or online. Yum!
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Family Volunteer Hours
RPMS families are asked to contribute 10 volunteer hours before the end of the school year. Virtual and in-person parent meetings, parent education events, and conferences are included in these hours; double attendance means double the hours! Always refer to the Weekly Update for volunteer opportunities; though some opportunities will be emailed out separately. Families are asked to log their volunteer hours online at: https://bit.ly/RPMShours. Any unfulfilled hours will be invoiced at $10/hour in June.
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Culvers Scoopie Night Volunteers
Culvers also asks that all volunteers dress appropriately (no sandals, short shorts or skirts); those with hair longer than shoulder length will be asked to tie it back because they will be delivering food to Culvers guests; and please put away all phones, food, and drink while you are volunteering.
We have three Scoopie Night fundraisers for the year, with our second taking place on Wednesday, December 4 from 4 to 8 pm. This is a great opportunity to hang out with other RPMS families and staff while enjoying some delicious food and treats!
We are looking for adult servers for one-hour shifts. Children may come but must be closely supervised.
To Volunteer:
For Wednesday, December 4 event:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA8AE2BA2F94-culvers4
For Tuesday, March 4 event:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA8AE2BA2F94-culvers5
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Besides RaiseRight (formerly Scrip),
we collect the following items to turn in for funds.
Please place in labeled boxes in lobby, drop off in office
or give to office staff at morning drop-off.
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Recycled Technology - Inkjet Cartridges
We participate in the Planet Green E-Waste Recycling Program. We receive funds for various inkjet cartridges we recycle. Please note that due to program changes, this program only applies to inkjet cartridges, not laser or toner cartridges. Please bring your cartridges to the office or drop off in the outside Office bin.
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Rock Prairie Montessori School
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