Spring Events

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Early Release Movie Day

The Grade 5 Fundraising Committee is hosting this showing of Despicable Me 4 on April 28.

• Students should only attend if they registered and secured a spot online.

• No tickets will be sold at the event.
• Students attending will be called to report to the gym during dismissal at 1:40pm.
• Students will be seated in chairs so there is no need for blankets or towels.
• Each student will receive one snack.
• Additional snacks and drinks will be available for purchase with cash.
• Students must be picked up in the gym using the double doors in the back of the school by 3:40pm.
• There is no bus service for this event.
• Please update your child's dismissal plans in Pick Up Patrol.
• There is no school staff, nurse, or paraprofessionals present. This event is run by 5th Grade Fundraising, PTA.

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We will be having a special visit with Maria Scrivan, author of the Nat Enough series in April. She is a best-selling author and cartoonist. Please use the link here to pre-order books for her visit to Rowayton on Friday, April 25th. She will have an assembly with grades 3-5 and a workshop with 4th grade followed by a book signing. We are very excited to host her. Please place your orders by April 9th.

Order Books Here!

Maria Scrivan is a New York Times bestselling author, award-winning cartoonist, and speaker based in Connecticut. Her laugh-out-loud syndicated comic, Half Full, appeared daily in newspapers nationwide for a decade and is available on gocomics.com. Maria licenses her work for greeting cards, and her cartoons have appeared in MAD Magazine, Parade, and many other publications. Nat Enough, her debut graphic novel, was an instant New York Times bestseller and launched her critically acclaimed six-book series of the same name. Learn more about Maria at mariascrivan.com.

Wellness Week April 21- 25

Below are the details for each day of Wellness Week. Teachers in Grades K, 1, and 2 are looking for donations of one toilet paper or paper towel per student for an activity on Friday.

Monday April 21: Nature Quest - Explore, discover, and connect with our environment through walks and scavenger hunts.

Tuesday April 22: Earth Day - Wear blue and green to show your love for our planet. Classrooms will receive seeds to keep our earth beautiful.

Wednesday April 23: Ride, Stroll, or Roll Together - Walk, bike, or rideshare to school to help the environment. Students will practice mindfulness activities and have a smoothie bike during lunch.

Thursday April 24: Works of Art - Celebrate our minds, bodies, and hearts by being screen free. Students can bring board games or toys for recess. Join us for Arts Night 6-8.

Friday April 25: Arbor Day - Students will make crafts for our feathered friends that use trees for homes.

Gifted and Talented Parent Recommendation Window

The parent recommendation window for students CURRENTLY in Grades 3-5 will open on April 1 and close on April 11. If you are interested in recommending your current grade 3-5 student for the Gifted and Talented program, please fill out the parent form HERE for the English version and HERE for the Spanish version. Students currently in the program DO NOT need to reapply or be recommended. Students CURRENTLY in second grade will participate in a grade-wide screening at the beginning of their third-grade year. More information on this process will be sent in the fall. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Mendez, the Gifted & Talented teacher, at mendezj@norwalkps.org or through Parent Square, Jennifer Mendez.

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The World According to Humphrey Read Alouds, Calendar, and Activities

Read Alouds of chapters of The World According to Humphrey can be found on our school website under the Activities tab or by clicking the link below.

https://res.norwalkps.org/activities/one-school-one-book

You can also view the calendar for reading and activities for home. Any completed activities can be brought to the Main Office to earn a raffle ticket for a prize at the end of the book! Each activity completed will earn one raffle ticket.

Be sure to ask your child about their classroom's new "pet" hamster. Elvis is making friends!

Volunteers needed to hang Art installations the week of ARTS night!

Please see the ParentSquare message from Mrs. Martin to sign up to volunteer for a time slot to help Mrs. Antunes hang student artwork in the hallways for our annual ARTS night on Thursday, 4/24. Mrs. Antunes will be hanging artwork from every student in the school so that it can be displayed in our "gallery" for all ARTS night attendees to appreciate. Thank you for your support!

Rowayton School Carnival

The Rowayton School Carnival is once again coming to Rowayton Elementary School on Friday, May 2nd and Saturday, May 3rd, 2025! There will be a rain date Sunday, May 4th.​

The PTA will be selling unlimited-ride bracelets online as well as in-person (in-person will be the week before carnival). All bracelets can be picked up on Friday or Saturday at the carnival PTA Tent. ​

Unlimited ride bracelets are now on sale at www.rowaytonpta.org/carnival . Sales will end Friday, April 24th.

At the carnival, Individual ride tickets will also be available for purchase at the ticket truck on the school field the day of carnival (Cash Only).

One-day Bracelets: $50 (either Fri. or Sat.)

All-weekend Bracelets: $90 (both Fri. and Sat.)

All weekend bracelets should be worn continuously, don't take them off Friday night!

 

Come enjoy the carnival and support our school PTA. The carnival will also include carnival games, food trucks, activity tents, live music and a bake sale! It's an event for the whole family! This event is open to the public, so bring your family and friends!

 

Please contact Liz Slutzky (lcslutzky@gmail.com) with any questions.

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Teacher Appreciation Flower Sale

The PTA is coordinating a flower sale for Teacher Appreciation Week! Show your appreciation for teachers and school staff by purchasing a mini bouquet or by donating to a class bouquet! Note: Flowers will also be available the day-of, but donating in advance helps us plan ahead.​ During payment, you will be asked to provide the teacher's name(s).

https://www.rowaytonpta.org/flowers

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Students May Not Be Dropped Off Prior to the Start of the School Day

Students may not be dropped off on campus unsupervised before 8:50am. Our school start time is 8:50am each day. Staff is not present to supervise students dropped off outside before this start time. Students should be supervised by an adult when on school property while school is not open. There are cars and buses entering our driveway, circle, parking lots, and blacktop. These areas can be unsafe for unsupervised students.
Dismissal begins at 3:35pm. Students that remain on the campus after dismissal should also be supervised by an adult and only use designated play areas such as the playgrounds. The blacktop and circle are used by cars and buses that pick up students until 6:00pm each day.
We appreciate your support in ensuring safety on our school campus before and after school.

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Register for Kindergarten Now - Only Registered Families Can Attend Orientation in May

Do you know an incoming Kindergartener for the 2025-2026 school year? Encourage families to begin registration early. Registered families will receive information and be invited the Kindergarten Open House in May. Visit the Norwalk Public Schools website to start or call the Main Office for help. Please note that students must be five years old on or before September 1, 2025 to register.

https://www.norwalkps.org/for-families/student-registration/kindergarten-registration

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RCA 15th Annual Daughters’ Ball

Join Rowayton Library on a journey around the world at the 15th Annual Daughters' Ball! This year's ball will be held at the Community Center on Saturday, April 26th from 4:00 to 6:30 pm. Experience the flavors, activities, and traditions that celebrate international cultures. The event will feature music by DJ Boat Shoes, limo rides, and a legendary dessert table. This unforgettable afternoon supports the Library’s mission to bring our community together to learn, grow, and connect. Tickets on sale now! Check the Rowayton Library website for more details and to purchase tickets: www.rowayton.org.

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Spring After-School Nature Explorers Series at the Potting Shed

 

Calling all 7-10 year olds! Join us at the Potting Shed at the Rowayton Community Center where, guided by teachers, your child will explore nature’s wonders and expand their love of science.

Our spring series will include four programs:

• April 23 - The Wonders of Soil
• April 30 - The Majesty of Trees
• May 14 - The Beauty and Bounty of Flowers
• May 21 - The Ingenuity of Pollinators

Each program will be held after school Wednesdays from 4:00–5:00 pm.

• The programs will be offered as a series (4 classes) or as individual classes.
• Individual classes cost $35 with a discounted fee of $120 for the full series.
• Scholarships to support students are available upon request.

We can only accommodate 15 children, so please register as soon as possible.

Hope to see you there! Register and pay online. There are no refunds for classes missed by the students. Should a class be cancelled by the Rowayton Gardeners, there will be a make-up class or refund offered.

Click HERE to sign up! Questions or need further info? Contact: Elizabeth Harleman (eharleman@gmail.com)

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Save the Date

April 14-18: Spring Recess

April 21 - 25: Rowayton Wellness Week

April 21: Nature Quest

April 22: Earth Day

April 23: Ride, Stroll, or Roll Together

April 24: Works of Art and Arts Night 6pm

April 25: Arbor Day

April 28: Early Release and Movie Day