Attitude of Gratitude

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Attitude of Gratitude

During this season of giving and thanks, we would like to share our appreciation for everyone in our community that supports the staff and students. We are surrounded by constant acts of kindness that continue to make Rowayton Elementary a special place to grow and learn. To the parents that continue to help us learn about composting during lunch, the families donating surprise treats in the teachers lounge, the volunteers that coordinate events, and the visitors that enhance our learning - THANK YOU! We cannot possibly capture all the ways we are supported each day, but please know that your support has an immense impact and we are grateful.

Glow Party for Rowayton R.O.C.K.S.

Having a common language that carries the same meaning and outcomes for every student is important for success. Rowayton R.O.C.K.S. will be embedded in all lessons throughout the day as it is the pillar of our expectations for good character and social interaction. To celebrate each student in the school earning at least one gold star on R.O.C.K.S. Road, we will host a glow party in the cafeteria during the afternoon of November 28. Students are encouraged to wear white or neon colors.

Norwalk BOE Town Hall: Capital Budget Priorities

The Norwalk BOE is inviting the Norwalk community to a Town Hall focusing on the FY 2024-25 Operating & Capital Budgets. The town hall is November 28 at 7pm at Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School. School communities are invited to share what they think the priorities should be for next year’s budget.

Click here for more information and to download the flyer.

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Parent Volunteers Needed for the STEAM Assembly on December 1

We have a really cool assembly coming on 12/1 and need volunteers. There will be a mobile STEAM museum set up in the gym and classes will visit throughout the day. Volunteers will help students with the different hands on exhibits. We need six volunteers per session, each lasting 45 minutes. You can sign up when your child will be there or stay for a couple sessions.

 

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Join Us December 7 for Literacy Night and the Book Fair!

Please join us on Thursday, December for a night celebrating literacy. Rowayton ROCKS Literacy NIght will take place from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. The event will include a book walk and pasta dinner. Families must RSVP for this event in order to guarantee dinner. A flyer was sent home earlier in the week.

After Literacy NIght, be sure to visit the Library for our Annual Book Fair where you be able to find some of your favorite titles. Studenst will also visit the Book Fair during the school day that week to browse books. Please consider signing up to be a Book Fair Volunteer.

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Help Us Complete the School Governance Council Legacy Pathway Project

This past spring our School Governance Council introduced the Legathy Pathway Project. This project will increase safety by improving our front path and walkways. The front path is a high traffic area used daily by our bus riders, walkers, and visitors. The project will also create multiple unique learning spaces around our campus with the installation of benches.

In a short amount of time we raised $45,000. Now we need to reach our final goal of $75,000 so that we can have the path and benches installed this spring.

There will be some upcoming opportunities to donate or fundraise during November and December These include:

• Legacy Pathway Project donation table at the Rowayton Turkey Trot
• Literacy NIght Bake Sale and Raffle
• Holiday SIng Along Raffle

You can always make a cash or check donation directly to school. Please share this project with your family and friends. Thank you for your support.

Rowayton's Wellness Initiatve Makes District Wide Impact!

Shout out to the Rowayton Wellness Committee! NPS food services is adopting Rowayton's Color of the Month focus for the entre district. The food services will continue to focus on bringing locally sourced produce to school breakfast and lunch menus. Over the past three months they have served CT grown apples, yellow squash & zucchini, tomatoes, carrots, and kale! Not only is this supporting CT farms but the students are able to enjoy the most delicious seasonal and local produce. Below is a link to a video with more information about orange foods for the month of November.

 

Eat a Rainbow: Orange

 

The Wellness Committee is also oragnizing a fun week of wellness based events for students. Stay tuned for more details on our upcoming Wellness Week taking place December 11 - 15.

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Cafeteria and Playground Monitors Needed

Rowayton Elementary is searching for additional full time help during daily lunch and recess shifts. Applications for these positions can be found at the Norwalk Public Schools website. The position is every school day from 11:00am - 2:00pm. Responsibilities include supporting students and promoting safety during lunch and recess shifts for grades K through 5. If you or someone you know might be interested, please call the school or fill out an online application.

Book Orders for Author Visit Due December 15

The Rowayton PTA has arranged for children's book author Darren Sardelli to host an assembly at Rowayton Elemetary in January. Darren Sardelli is an award winning author famous for his humorous and inspirational poetry. Darren has offered to bring hard copies of two of his most popular books when he visits. If you are interested in getting a copy of these books, please complete the order form and return it to the main office by Deecmber 15. Order forms were shared through ParentSquare.

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Attendance Matters

Good attendance gives your child the best chance to be successful at school. We understand that sometimes children are sick and cannot be at school, but it is important for them to attend each day they are able. Students are considered chronically absent by the State of Connecticut when they have missed 10% of the current days of school. The total includes both excused and unexcused absences. Students with even more absences are considered dangerously absent.

In order to support our community with attendance, we will be sending letters to families of students that are currently considered chronically absent each month. Please contact the office if you have any questions or if there is anything we can do to support you in ensuring that your child is at school. You can always contact our school nurse if you have any questions about your child's health. Please note that if your child is absent for reasons other than illness, the absences will likely be recorded as unexcused. Teachers may only provide school work for students who absent due to quarantine or other special circumstances.

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Square 1 Art Orders

Coming home to you soon will be your child's custom catalog for the Square 1 Art fundraiser with proceeds going to support all of Rowayton School PTA efforts. Get a head start, and start ordering keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art online NOW, if you like!

Simply search for your child's art using Art Search, and enter state, school name, and your student's name. Your student's art and code will appear, and you may order!

Order by: 12/4/2023

Upload additional art if you like, using Art Upload!

If you have questions, or need anything at all, contact customer care online .

Thank you for supporting our school!

Kimberleigh DeKlyn

Square 1 Art fundraiser coordinator

Knacia@hotmail.com

square1art.com/shop

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Rowayton Library is Writing a Novel ... One Sentence at a Time!

November is National Novel Writing Month, and the Rowayton Library is writing a story with everyone's help! The Rowayton Library wrote the first sentence, and now it is up to library patrons (all ages) to continue the story one sentence at a time. Stop by the circulation desk during your next visit to the Rowayton Library to learn how to add the next sentence!

 

You can also check out the Library's orange-themed book display that supports our November Wellness Color of the Month!

Middle School Open House Opportunities

West Rocks Middle School

Wednesday, Nov. 29 from 6 to 7 p.m.

81 West Rocks Road

Save the Date

November: Orange Wellness Month

November 22: Two hour early dismissal

November 23 & 24: No School

November 28: Glow Party

December: White Wellness Month

December 1: STEAM Assembly / Grades 3-5 Mock Trial

December 4: Book Fair begins

December 7: Literacy Night and Book Fair Night

December 11: Wellness Week begins

December 14: Holiday Sing Along 2:15pm