Please note that there are two sets of classroom sign-ups in this email: one for conferences and one for optional observation times.

Parent Teacher Conferences 

Parent Teacher Conferences appointment slots have been posted (links below).  This is a great time to celebrate your child and discuss their progress with their teacher.   Kindergarten parents:  please sign up with your child’s morning Children’s House teacher; she will include all kindergarten progress updates during that conference time.  Please also note that conferences are being done during the evening of February 21 and the entire day of Thursday, February 22 (no school day).Please note, these are the only times offered for formal conferences this Spring.  Conferences will take place in your child’s classroom.

Ms. Elizabeth's Conference Sign Up Link 

Ms. Stacy's Conference Sign Up Link       

Ms. Brittany's Conference Sign Up Link 

Ms. Justine's Conference Sign Up Link 

Ms. Monica's Conference Sign Up Link 

Ms. Kris's Conference Sign Up Link 

Ms. Michelle’s Conference Sign Up Link

Ms. Tabatha's Conference Sign Up Link 

Ms. Tracey's Conference Sign Up Link 

Remember to log this time for volunteer hours (link to to log hours is on the front page of our website at the bottom under Quick Links.

Auction Baskets & Wine Bottles Needed

Bids 4 Kids Silent Auction Event

I hope you saved Saturday, April 20, 6-9 on your calendars for our Bids 4 Kids silent auction event as it will be a blowout event to celebrate the 30th anniversary of our school! It’ll be a birthday party, but for adults!

Meanwhile, we are looking for auction baskets, raffle items and wine bottles for our wine pull table. Our most fun donations come from our families! Not sure what to donate? Donations can be (but not limited to):

• Themed Baskets (ie, family fun, gardening, movie night, children’s activities, camping, tailgating, etc.)
• Larger items - (appliances, hotel packages, waterpark admissions, game systems, etc.)
• Services - (spa services, car detailing, yard work, plumbing, etc.)
• Monetary donations used as event sponsorship 

Remember that donations count towards volunteer hours!  (approx. $10 = 1 volunteer hour).  Bids 4 Kids donations can be dropped off with Ms. Melissa or in the school office.

Enrollment Around the Corner! 

Look for Re-enrollment Email from Tads

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!
• Please note that for new siblings, please submit an application through your existing Tads account, instead of creating a new account, to avoid two billing accounts.

AFTER CARE CHANGE FOR 2024-25

In order to provide adequate staffing for aftercare, starting in the Fall of 2024, aftercare will end at 5 pm. 

Middle School Soap Sales

Growing Roots, the middle school student business, will be selling their soaps and balms in the front vestibule of the school February 7-9, before school and at the end of day.  They take cash, checks and credit cards.  It’s a great time to get some beautifully scented soaps in fun shapes for Valentine’s Day!

TAX STATEMENTS ONLINE

Families can access their tax statements directly from their TADS billing accounts.  

To print your tax statement for 2023, please log in to your TADS account, and you’ll find the tax statement report option under the Billing tab.   

Not all of the transactions on your statement will qualify as tax deductible. To ensure proper reporting, please review this with your tax professional. If you have any questions or need help, please contact Melissa (mbadger@rockprairiemontessori.com).  

While you may have known that Toddler and Children’s House payments can be deducted for daycare purposes on your taxes, did you know you can deduct K-12 tuition as well? State law allows Wisconsin parents to deduct private school tuition on their taxes. Under the program, parents statewide can deduct up to $4,000 per student in grades K-8, and up to $10,000 per high school student. More information on this program is available at: https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/faqs/ise-privscht.aspx#privscht1. 

Scholastic Book Orders Due February 7

Book flyers can be viewed online, where payment can also be made.  

Connect to Our School Page “Ms. Badger’s Class” : https://orders.scholastic.com/PZR8T

Order Due Date: 2/7/2024  

Class Code:  PZR8T

Book orders will be sent home with students when they come in.   Happy Reading!

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.

Culvers Scoopie Nights 

We have just one more Culvers Scoopie NIght for this year. 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 help but must be closely supervised. 

To sign up to volunteer for Wednesday, March 6:  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA8AE2BA2F94-culvers5

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.



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.