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Dress for the Cold Weather this Week!
The temperatures are expected to be very low this coming week. We will not go outside for recess when it is too cold, but students may be walking home or waiting at bus stops. Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather.
A reminder that it is important that all students wear or bring a coat to school for recess. A coat is and additional covering that students can wear when outside, not a fleece or sweatshirt. We will try to be outside for recess as long as the weather allows, so students must be dressed appropriately to participate. Hats, gloves, and ear muffs are also encouraged. Consider putting your child's name or initials inside any items so that they can be easily identified if they end up in the Lost and Found. The Lost and Found will continue to be displayed on the wall in the cafeteria.
Save the Date for Pizza and Kahoot!
Pizza and Kahoot night is back this year. Please join us for this fun family event. Students will receive pizza kits that they ordered to bring home where they can make their own personal pizzas from scratch, and then join in with the rest of their friends on a fun online game led by Dr. Cummings and other school staff. Kahoot! is an online trivia game the entire family can enjoy from your own home. Dr. Cummings will send out links and instructions on how to join just before game time. You can use any device including your student's school computer!
Date: Feb 6th, 2025
Time: 6pm, K-2 and 7pm, 3-5
Pizzas kits will go home from school with kids.
Please contact Kimmi Deklyn with any questions.
Rowayton Testing Schedules
In an effort to reduce assessments, Norwalk Public Schools is making some changes to the 2025 testing schedule. The SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment) testing serves as our end-of-year measure for students in grades 3-8 therefore we are eliminating the NWEA end of year assessment for these grades. This change allows us to reschedule the NWEA MOY testing to February.
Students in grades K-2 will continue to take the NWEA EOY/spring assessment. Our goal is to increase learning opportunities while ensuring students perform to their best abilities on the assessments they take. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out.
NWEA MAP Growth Assessments February 3 - February 14
NWEA MAP Growth assessment is a nationally standardized test which measures what students are ready to learn by using a computer adaptive test that adjusts to the individual. Your child's teacher will use the results of the NWEA MAP Growth assessments to better understand your child's individual needs in order to promote progress. Students in Grades K through 5 at Rowayton will participate in the NWEA MAP Growth assessments in math and literacy at various times in the year.
The window for administering these tests is coming up. Your child’s teacher can provide you with a more a more detailed outline of the testing schedule.
If your child must be absent during this window, a make up date will be arranged. The last day for make-ups for this session is February 14. Teachers have prepared for positive and calm testing environments. We are also talking about testing strategies and goal setting during Community Builder Meetings.
Please join us in ensuring that our students are both mentally and physically prepared. We encourage rest the night before, and breakfast will be available at school if needed. Thank you for your continued support!
Fall in Love with the Rowayton Library
February is National Library Lover's Month, and what better way to celebrate than to stop by Rowayton Library on Saturday February 1st for the annual Take Your Child to the Library Day celebration. This event will take place from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm and will include activities and crafts to celebrate all things that we love about books, libraries, and reading! We also will have storytimes by local author Valerie Bolling. No registration required - just stop by and enjoy the festivities, register for your library card, or check out a book (or two)!
LaLa Land Art Studio Workshop on January 27
Come create with us! LaLa Land Art Studio in Rowayton is offering exciting art workshops during Norwalk Public School’s early release dates for the 2024/2025 school year! Whether we’re drawing, painting or doing festive crafts, we always have fun together and learn something new! Register for one, or register for many (or all!), and don't miss out on this fun opportunity for your young artist to get creative when they get out of school early! Only 15 spots available in each session.
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Lights, Camera, Action! Save the Date for the Annual Talent Show
The School Governance Council is excited to bring back the annual Talent Show on March 6, 2025! Get ready to step into the spotlight and shine like a star at our Hollywood themed Talent Show! We are looking for speakers, singers, dancers, comedians, magicians, and unique skills to be part of this special show. See the flyer that went home this week for details.
Important Reminders for School Visitors
Single Point Entry: Rowayton Elementary is a Single Point Entry School. This means that all visitors must report to the front door during the school day. Please use the bell to announce your arrival. You will be asked to state your name and the reason for your visit.
Visitors to Classrooms: All visits to classrooms or learning spaces must be scheduled ahead of time with the host teacher. Visitors will be asked to report to the office or Security Desk and show identification to get a Visitor’s Pass. No one can enter a classroom, learning space, or hallway unless they are a planned guest that has been signed in.
Late Arrival of Students: Students arriving late (after 9:05am) should report to the office with an adult so that they can be signed in and escorted to class by school staff. A reason for the late arrival will need to be provided.
Delivery of Items: Items such as lunchboxes, instruments, or water bottles will be handed directly to the Security Guard or Office Staff at the front door and will be delivered to the student. You may also be asked to leave the item at the front door and we will retrieve it at a later time. If water or lunch is forgotten, please note that we have filtered water fountains throughout the school so that all students have access to water. All students also have access to breakfast, snack, and lunch choices. Thank you for your support of our Safety and Security Protocols.
Save the Date
January 20: No School for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 24: STEAM Museum Assembly
January 27: Two Hour Early Dismissal
January 29: Lunar New Year
January 30: Elementary Showcase 6-8 at Jefferson Elementary
February 3-14: NWEA for Grades K-5
February 5: PTA Meeting
February 6: Pizza and Kahoot Night
February 7: Spirit to Overcome Assembly