Teacher Appreciation Week

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2025 Rowayton Carnival

The 2025 Rowayton Carnival was a major success! This tradition could not take place without the immense commitment and support of our families and school. I want to express my sincere gratitude to the Rowayton PTA, Carnival Committee, staff, families, and volunteers that made this event so special. Your hours of dedication are appreciated by so many.

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Teacher Appreciation Flower Sale May 7

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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Smarter Balanced Assessments Begin for Grades 3-5

The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC) assesses student learning and progress in English Language Arts and mathematics aligned with state standards. Grade 5 students will take an additional science assessment. These computer-based assessments help measure understanding of skills and provide data for teachers to inform instruction.

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. Teachers have prepared for positive and calm testing environments. 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!

May 5: Grades 3 & 4

May 6: Grades 3 & 4

May 7: Grades 3 & 4

May 8: Grade 3 & Make Ups

May 9: Grade 3 & Make Ups

May 12: Grade 5

May 13: Grades 4 & 5

May 14: Grades 4 & 5

May 15: Make Ups

May 16: Grade 5 & Make Ups

May 19: Grade 5

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Register for Kindergarten Now - Only Families In Process of Registration 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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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:

• 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

May 7: PTA Meeting

May 13: Upcoming K Open House

May 22: Patriotic Sing Along at 2pm

May 23: Ambulance Touch a Truck

May 26: No School for Memorial Day

May 29: Math Olympiads Assembly Grades 3-5 at 2pm

May 29: Band and Strings Spring Concert 6pm

June 3: Field Day