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IN THIS ISSUE
- 2023/24 PTA Positions
- Ecology Run
- Panera Fundraising Update
- Spring After School Enrichment Classes
- Yearbook Photos Needed
- Spring Running Club - Volunteers Needed
- Math Challenge 11 Winners
- Pre-Order Your Yearbook!
- March Recess Volunteers
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
- March 29 - Spirit Day (Culture Day)
- April 7 - Coffee w/ The Principal 9AM
- April 10 to 14 - Spring Break (No School)
- April 14 - Yearbook Order Deadline
- April 29 - Spring Musical Performances (2PM & 6PM)
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Open PTA Positions for Next Year
2023-2024 School Year
Are you interested in becoming involved in the Rockwell PTA? We have several openings! Would you like to chair a position, join a committee or be a Board Member? Please consider joining us. Email events@normanrockwellpta.org for more information.
Open Board Positions
VP of Communications
- Oversees communication to/from matters at Rockwell via Bugle newsletter, website, Facebook & Reader board.
VP of Events
- Execute PTA events; oversee and provide assistance to event chairs; ensure events align with budget.
- Work with committee chairs to ensure accurate/detailed notes, instructions, and financial records are kept.
- Welcome Back Coffee, Back to School Food Truck BBQ, Movie Nights (2 per school year), Heritage Night, Bingo, Spring Dance, Spring Musical, Math Night, 5th Grade Promotion, ice Cream Social, Field Day
VP of Membership
- Coordinates PTA memberships throughout the year, Communicated member benefits, etc.
- Recruits, trains and supports FACE committee; Welcoming new families to Rockwell.
- Coordinates the student directory and Parent Permission/Opt In privacy release form.
VP of Volunteer Services
- Plans, organizes, recruits volunteers and sets up lunches for teacher birthdays and other occasions.
- Collects nomination forms, determines winners of awards, work with staff for Volunteer Appreciation Tea
- Communicates with room parents, provides a Fall traing for Room Parents; Coordinates Teacher Appreciation week in May
Webmaster
- The Webmaster serves as the primary contact for all aspects of the Rockwell PTA website/email, handling a range of responsibilities that may include web design and development, routine site and content maintenance, and various updates.
- Manages the PTA's Microsoft 365 accounts and sharepoint.
Help Drive & Coordinate of the Open Chair Positions:
- Back to School Picnic
- Heritage Night
- Hearing and Vision
- Movie Night
- STEAM Night and more!
Thank you!
Mansi, Cydney and Jeannine
Nomination Committee
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Please Support the Norman Rockwell Ecology Run
Every spring, the fifth-grade classes get to attend "Outdoor Education", a three-day camp, where the students receive lessons in exploring ecosystems, understanding natural resources and improving outdoor skills. The cost of this camp to our families can be a burden, so we hold this annual fundraiser to offset some of the expense. It is a one-day fun run to raise money for every fifth grader, and whatever is raised is divided evenly by the number of students to reduce the cost for every family.
- The funds raised by ALL students will help 5th graders go to camp this year, where they learn about our northwest ecology!
- The primary (K-2) class that raises the most money will will an extra 20-minute recess.
- The intermediate (3-5) class that raises the most money will win an extra 20-minute recess.
- The kindergarten through fourth grade class that raises the most money will earn a PIZZA PARTY!
- Students will collect flat pledges prior to running laps at the Ecology Run.
- Students who raise $25 or more will receive an Ecology Run Spirit wristband.
- Students who raise $50 or more will receive the wristband and a 2020 Ecology Run T-Shirt.
- Students who raise $100 or more will receive the wristband, the T-shirt, and a bonus recess with a treat.
- All donations are eligible for corporate matching - if your company participates in a matching program, please consider matching your gift.
- Simply note: "ASB-Outdoor Education" to designate the payment to the correct account.
The donations are all flat donations - they are not based on the number of laps that are run. We encourage every child at Rockwell to participate if possible - because eventually every child will become a fifth grader and receive these benefits for their own Outdoor Ed camp experience. In the past we have raised over $10,000 - which is an amazing help to offset the cost of the trip!
The fifth-grade teachers and students will be outside during school hours on the afternoon of Friday, April 21st to facilitate the run. All pledges need to be received by Friday, April 21st.
Thank you so much for supporting our students and participating in the Ecology Run!
-The Fifth Grade Team
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Panera Fundraiser Update
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our Panera fundraising dine-out on Feb 27th. The results are in. We raised $361.30 for PTA fundraising! Funds raised go towards fun events like our most recent STEAM Night and future events like Ice Cream Social and Field Day. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported that evening!
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Spring After-School Enrichment Classes!
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We need one parent to chaperone each class. If you sign up to chaperone the FULL session, you will receive a waived registration. Contact enrichment@normanrockwellpta.org to inquire.
- Chaperones must be PTA members and LWSD volunteer-approved and agree to chaperone every class of the spring session.
Kids Yoga and Mindfulness
Grades: K-2
April 17 - June 19
Mondays, 3:30 - 4:30pm
Class description: Each class is structured to cover age-appropriate movement, breathing exercises, focus techniques, & relaxation. We’ll use games, books, and mindful crafts/activities to develop social-emotional awareness and connection to ourselves as well as our peers. No prior experience necessary; come have some non-competitive, confidence building fun!
CreART Studio
Grades: K - 5
April 18 – June 13
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Class description: Students will be focusing on sketching, painting and creating 3D Art forms with clay. We will create art inspired by artists Heather Galler, Jim Dine and Georgia O’Keeffe using a variety of art mediums such as clay, watercolors, oil pastels and chalk pastels.
Excel With Chess
Grades: K-5
March 28 – June 6
Tuesdays, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Class description: Each class will have check-in, lessons, practice play, and an in-class tournament round. We ensure that all kids are being challenged and learning something new each week. Our first class we will be assessing all the students to see what level everyone is at. Based on these assessments, we will have multiple groups. This will also give us an idea what key chess strategies we will be learning throughout each session. Check-out is at 4:30pm behind the school in Portable 4.
Mad Science: NASA Academy of Future Space Explorers
Grades: 1 - 5
April 19 – June 7
Wednesdays, 2 – 3pm
Class description: NASA and Mad Science collaborate to educate the next generation! Children go on a voyage of discovery to space with unique hands-on activities and amazing demonstrations. They explore the sun and stars, space technology, rocket science, the atmosphere, planets and moons, supernovas and more!
Snapology
Grades: K-4
April 20 – June 22
Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:30pm
Class description: Science of Superpowers: In Snapology's Science of Superpowers program, children will learn about the science behind their favorite heroes' powers. Students will learn about gravity, aerodynamics, forces, motion, and much more as they learn about flight, super villain fights, and superhero vehicles.
Register for classes HERE
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Photos for the Yearbook
The Yearbook Team is looking for photos in the following categories:
- Candid photos from ALL grades
- Running Club
- Saint Patrick's Day
- Snow Days
- Choir
Thank you!
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Parent Volunteers Wanted for
Rockwell Spring Running Club
Warmer weather is coming! After Spring Break, starting April 18, 2023, we will be resuming the Rockwell Running Club, Tuesdays and Thursday during lunch recess. Parent volunteers are needed for help with set up and take down, monitoring and punching student mileage punch cards. Please sign up on Sign Up Genius, Click HERE
If you have any questions, please email Chrstine Cottom PE Specialist, ccottom@lwsd.org
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Math Challenge #11 Winners
Thank you to all of you who participated in Math Challenge #11. Congratulations to the following winners:
Mila Y., Ian W., Bornil A., Ayden R., Mathias T., Ameliac C., Ava S., Sophie W., Aditi A., Sofie Y., Sofia M., Allison L.
The due date for Math Challenge #12 is Thursday, March 30th and is available HERE.
Please contact us if you have any questions or if you need additional information about this program.
Let the challenge begin!
Pallavi Singh
Stefania Tarantino
Qing Zhou (Jenny)
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Pre Order Your 2022/2023 Yearbook
Hardcover Yearbook $30
Please note: there is no longer a softcover version of the yearbook as we have switched publishers.
Order Your Yearbook HERE.
Purchase Notes:
- Yearbook purchase is Step 4. If you've already renewed your PTA membership and/or contributed to the ABC, you can simply click NEXT to move to the next page.
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March Recess Volunteers Needed
A new month means a new recess wrangler sign up! This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity; you may sign up for as many shifts as you wish!
We need 6-8 volunteers helping every day at morning recess and lunch recess shifts from 12:15PM - 1:20PM. You can sign up for an entire shift or part of a shift.
We also need lunchroom helpers every day from 11:55AM - 1:00PM.
PLEASE NOTE: You must be an approved LWSD volunteer (you can apply HERE if you're not already a registered volunteer).
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STAY INFORMED
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