Please RSVP for
Bids 4 Kids
Now that we are getting closer to the Bids 4 Kids event next month, we are asking RPMS families to please rsvp for the event. It’s okay to have a last minute decision to come and we would love to have as many people as can make it, but we want to give our best estimate for our caterer. If you are planning to attend, please RSVP to Melissa by Friday, April 5. As a reminder, this party is for adults, to give a chance to let our parents and friends of RPMS let their hair down and enjoy the celebration. We hope to see you there!
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When
Saturday, April 20
6:00-9:00 pm
Where
Taking place at the school
Cost
Admission, Games and Food are FREE
Extra cost for: raffles, wine pull, auction, wine/beer bar
Watch for our Staff Favorites auction basket again this year with a new batch of items that our staff have donated that represent some of their favorite things!
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Farm Day
Several families with ties to the agriculture industry are putting on a Farm Day here at the school for students on Tuesday, April 23. Our students will get to see tractors and farm animals, grain sensory bins, and go through a soil tunnel! After cleaning-up, they will get to sample some of the foods that come from these local businesses as well as take home some favors from the day. You’ll be able to get a glimpse of some of the fun your children will experience when you drop them off that morning. Thank you to the Hughes, Barlass, Hamburg, Burke, Johnson, Crutchfield, and Schober families for their work in putting this together - we can’t wait!
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Tuition Agreements Due
There are still many tuition agreements out that have not been completed in Tads. This just means picking a payment plan. For Summer, you have a choice of picking one payment, due June 1, or three payments Due June/July/August. For Fall, you have a choice of 12 payments starting June 1, 9 payments (Aug-Apr), 2 payments (Aug,Jan) or 1 payment due August 1. Please try to meet your deadline for setting up payment plans. Summer agreements not set up by May 1 will default to the three-month payment plan. Fall agreements not set up by July 1 will default to the nine-month payment plan.
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Scholastic Book Orders Due April 24
Last Book Order of the Year!
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: 4/24/2024
Class Code: PZR8T
Book orders will be sent home with students when they come in. Happy Reading!
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Zoom Invite for Parenting Workshop
The Science and Love in Co-Regulation Workshop
Join parent coach Kathleen Azab for a FREE virtual workshop on April 17th from 6:30-7:30 pm. Kathleen Azab MS, MSW is passionate about supporting parent/caregiver child relationships. Mother of 3 with over 20 years of professional experience, she offers expertise in parent child interaction, brain development, social learning, collaborative problem solving, and emotional regulation. She will provide actionable ways you can work with your child on things like transitions, navigating big emotions, and building strong connections.
Email Claire Olsen at claireolsencoaching.com to register!
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Next Community Coffee & Conversation
Please join us for a community coffee gathering on Wednesday April 17, right after drop-off. Make yourself a cup of coffee in our vestibule gathering space and join us in the library. No presentation - just connection and conversation. We hope you can join us!
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So Many Eggs!
There are still many tuition agreements out that have not been completed in Tads. This just means picking a payment plan. For Summer, you have a choice of picking one payment, due June 1, or three payments Due June/July/August. For Fall, you have a choice of 12 payments starting June 1, 9 payments (Aug-Apr), 2 payments (Aug,Jan) or 1 payment due August 1. Please try to meet your deadline for setting up payment plans. Summer agreements not set up by May 1 will default to the three-month payment plan. Fall agreements not set up by July 1 will default to the nine-month payment plan.
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Growing Roots Soap Sale
We still are looking for items for our silent auction and raffles. These count towards volunteer hours!
Looking for inspiration? Look to your favorite family activity: outdoor or indoor games, arts & crafts, cooking, movies, sports, legos & other toys, home decor, pampering/spa, book lovers, party supplies, gardening - the only limit is your imagination!
Baskets can be dropped off in the office or Ms. Melissa's office.
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Humane Society Collection
Donation Box is Out
The Upper Elementary class will be undertaking a service project for the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin. The class will be creating enrichment toys and treats in class as well as organizing a schoolwide donation for the items listed below. They will have a donation box located in the vestibule of the school through Thursday, April 18. Please help where you can, and if you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Tabatha or Ms. Ari. Thank you!
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Items needed:
- Cat Litter
- Cat food: wet or dry
- Cat toys
- Dog treats
- Dog food: wet or dry
- Old bedding likes sheets or blankets
- Old towels
- Old pet supplies that are in gently used shape
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Picture Day Details
April 9
Spring picture day for all students is coming up on Tuesday, April 9. Like for Fall pictures, our Toddler and Children’s House students will have a different ordering procedure than our elementary and middle school students:
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 Spring-themes background for their fun pics. 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. 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: EVTFM6XKX (code will be inactive after 2 days past picture day). If you prefer to wait to see a proof before ordering pictures, 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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Bids 4 Kids Volunteer Opportunities
We need lots of help to pull off this big event and are looking for volunteers to serve in a variety of ways:
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Set-up, Friday, 4/19, Noon-3. (Moving furniture, setting up tables/chairs/linens, decorations, etc.)
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Day of the event: We have one-hour shifts for the following: Raffle ticket table, folks to walk around with some tickets to sell, wine pull table, checkout (take payments from auction winners and mark sheets as paid), and finally, volunteers for the clean-up crew (put tables/chairs away, general clearing, and taking trash out).
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Donations - you can also earn hours from donating auction baskets! If you are planning to donate a basket, please have that turned in to Melissa by April 5.
To sign up to volunteer, please click on the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DA8AE2BA2F94-47625645-bids
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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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Rock Prairie Montessori School
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