December Delights
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Join Us December 7 for Literacy Night, Book Fair, Spirit Wear Sale, and Bake Sale!
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. If you missed the RSVP due date, you can still call the office on Monday to reserve dinner.
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. Students 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.
The PTA will be hosting a Spirit Wear sale by the gym. This is a great chance to get some holiday gifts. There will also be a Bake Sale hosted by the School Governance Council. All proceeds will go towards the Legacy Pathway Project.
Please Donate a Baked Good to the Bake Sale for the SGC Legacy Pathway
Thursday will be a fun evening with Literacy Night, Pasta Dinner, and the Book Fair.
The School Governance Council will also be hosting a Bake Sale so that you can get a sweet treat after dinner. Sign-up to contribute a baked good or treat for Literacy Night on Thursday, December 7th. Please have all baked goods to the school on 12/7 by 4pm. All proceeds will benefit the SCG Legacy Pathway Project. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E4EA5AE2FA0F94-46501745-literacy#/
Holiday Sing Along Sign In Options
The Holiday Sing Along is one of our biggest family events. This year, you can beat the lines by getting your pass early! Visitors can get preprinted ID passes then enter and sign in at the back door on December 14. Doors will open at 1:30pm. Anyone without a preprinted pass will have to show ID and sign in at the office. You can get a preprinted pass December 11 through December 14 at noon.
- If you have visited Rowayton before, we have your identification information saved in our Raptor system. Starting December 11, you can call or email the office and share the names of the people attending. We will pre print your pass and send it home with your student. The day of the event, please wear your pass then enter and sign in at the back door. Call the Main Office or email Tatiana (cadavidt@norwalkps.org) or Vernita (grastyv@norwalkps).org to get your passes sent home.
- If you have not visited Rowayton before but want to get your pass ahead of time, stop by the office with your ID and the office staff can print you a pass for Thursday. The day of the event, please wear your pass then enter and sign in at the back door.
- If you do not get a preprinted pass, you will have to report to the main office with your ID.
No visitors will be allowed entry without ID. Seating is first come, first served. The front row of seats are reserved. There will be additional standing room to the sides and back of the seats.
There is no early pick up option this date as we expect the concert to end right before dismissal. We can't wait to sing along with you!
Therapy Animal Visits During Wellness Week
To start Wellness Week, each grade level will view a presentation by teams of animals and humans from Pet Partners of Fairfield County. The teams will be teaching students about the role and value of therapy animals. The animals that are visiting include dogs and guinea pigs. The animals will be controlled at all times. Students will observe the animals in order to expand their learning. Teachers will review the proper protocol for observing the animal visitors in order to maintain a calm and stress free environment.
Exposure to live animals for the purpose of learning is a wonderful experience. Observing animals instills a sense of caring for all life and builds knowledge. We understand that some of our students may have allergies or may not want to participate in this experience. If you do not want your child to participate, please let your child's teacher know by December 8 and we will provide an alternate activity. Thank you for your continued support.
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.
2024 Invention Convention
The Invention Convention is an amazing program for creative students in grades K-5. The invention project will be done at home with curriculum guidance posted below. Students can work as individuals or in pairs (pairs will be judged in the oldest member’s grade group).
A virtual informational session will be held from 5:30-6:00 on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 to answer any questions. A link will be shared via Parent Square. Please review this information packet regarding the invention convention this year!
Our big day is Thursday, February 1, 2024 with a snow date of Monday February 5, 2024. A document was shared on ParentSquare with detail. Please read each component of the attached document carefully before signing up. Thank you!
Rowayton Night with the Birdgeport Islanders
Join us for a Bridgeport Islanders hockey game on Saturday, January 27th and raise money for Rowayton School! Ticket price includes an Islander’s hat! Purchase tickets here:
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/rowayton
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 December 15. Order forms were shared through ParentSquare.
There is still time to order art keepsakes of your child's AMAZING ART! Don't Miss Out! Order by the EXTENDED Order Deadline:12/12/2023
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Need to find your child's art? Use the Art Search feature. Want to add new art? Use the Art Upload feature! Thank you for supporting Rowayton School and your child's creativity!
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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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Save the Date
December: White Wellness Month
December 4: Book Fair begins
December 7: Literacy Night and Book Fair Night
December 11: Wellness Week begins / Per Partners visits
December 14: Holiday Sing Along 2:10pm
December 15: New England Ballet and Movement Assemblies