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New Family Connections Committee
Nichole Lloyd, a Lower Elementary parent, is starting up a Family Connections Committee to plan get-togethers for families to come together outside of school hours. This is for all families at all levels! If you are interested in helping Nichole, please contact Melissa at mbadger@rockprairiemontessori.com.
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New Board Member
We welcome Kimberly Helgestad to the Board of Trustees and thank you to everyone who voted! A list of our board members, their bios, and the latest board minutes are available on our school website.
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RPMS Student Soap Sales
This Our Middle School Students will be in person selling their soaps and balms November 29-December 1 before school (8:10-8:30) and after school (3:15-3:30). Lots of scents, sizes and products in time for the holiday season!
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Next Community Coffee
Please join us for a community coffee gathering on Wednesday December 6, right after drop-off. Make yourself a cup of coffee in our library. No presentation - just connection and conversation.We hope you can join us!
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Non-Inventory Holiday Scrip Order Deadline
The deadline for placing orders (delivered to Rock Prairie) is Monday, December 11 by 9:00 am in order for cards to be delivered in time before Winter Break.
REMINDER: You can still buy E-cards and/or have cards shipped to your home anytime during break with the app or website!
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Sharing Traditions
We've had a busy month so far with field trips, learning projects and special events such as a family sharing their Diwali traditions with us, and our own Mr. Rich, a U.S. veteran, conducting a flag ceremony with Upper Elementary students for Veterans Day.
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Weather Related School Closings
The weather is turning cold quickly, reminding us to get ready for possible school closings this winter. We hope these are still a long way off, but we like to prepare ahead of time. In a nutshell, because we share similar rural routes, we generally follow the lead of Milton School District for closings. The decision will be made early and posted via the major news stations, on our website’s school closings page, our Facebook page and email/text alerts (via Callmultiplier). Our school closings page also outlines our procedures for school delays and for early closings.
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Enrollment Around the Corner!
We will open up enrollment by February 1.
- For students who were enrolled as of December 1, no new application is necessary; parents will receive an email with instructions to complete enrollment for the Fall. Until this step (completing enrollment) is done, the spot is not guaranteed for your child; outside enrollments will begin to be accepted as of February 15.
- For students enrolled after December 1, you will need to send in an application to be accepted and then will be invited to complete enrollment. Please watch for the announcement in January when enrollment opens!
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Winter Program Schedule
December 20
We are already looking forward to our annual winter sing on the last day of school before break. Here is the schedule for that day:
Wednesday, December 20
Dismissal Times
Toddler: 10:00 am
Children’s House, Lower/Upper Elementary, Middle School: 11:00 am
Sing Schedule
Toddlers invite their families to come into their child’s classroom (via their regular drop-off door) to share songs and socialize in their rooms from 9:30-10:00 am. At 10:00, toddlers are dismissed, and both Toddler families and Toddler staff are invited to come see the Children’s House/Lower Elementary students sing in the gym.
Children’s House and Lower Elementary students will have their sing in the gym, beginning at 10 am. Following the program, students will return to their classrooms where they can be dismissed to their families. Families are welcome to enjoy refreshments in the gym.
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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, observations 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 can 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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Besides RaiseRight,
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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Prairie Farms Milk Caps
RPMS receives 5¢ for each milk cap collected. These caps are marked with "Our Caps Your Cause". These can be dropped off in the Office bin outside the front doors.
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Thank you for reading our bi-weekly update. If you need another email address added to our listserv, please contact Ms. Melissa at mbadger@rockprairiemontessori.com.
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