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9/29/24 Week #8

Rother Raptors Family Week #7

9/29/24

Hello Rother Raptor Families this past week we had some incredible accomplishments:

Attendance Excellence: Davis's kindergarten class has achieved a remarkable streak of three weeks of highest attendance percentage in a row.

August & September Birthdays: Rina Mata's delicious birthday cupcakes were a hit!

Community Spirit: Staff members volunteered their time to run our cross country meet, and our team took first place in nine out of the twelve races.

Student Success: Pearce and Price are the top two fifth graders in the district's word count challenge. Our fifth graders received high praise from tour guides during their Lassen Park field trip.

Positive Behavior: Our behavior technicians are doing an amazing job keeping our students regulated, resulting in zero suspensions for another month.

Lost and Found Reminder

Our Lost and Found rack is starting to fill up! Please take a moment to see if any of the items belong to your child.

This Week's Schedule

Monday, October 30: Minimum Day (school dismisses at 12:48 PM). Last day to sell cookie dough fundraisers!
Tuesday, October 1: Cross country practice (TK-3rd and 4th-5th), garden club (limited spots available - pick up a permission slip in the office).
Wednesday, October 2: Chik Fil A mobile fundraiser, cross country practice.
Thursday, October 3: This week our Cross country team has a meet at Parsons (please have your students there by 2:30). Staff and families will be out there taking over the Parsons campus wearing purple to match our runners or Rother colors.
Friday, October 4: Green House Garden Club starts (permission slips available in the front office).

Let's work together to keep our school organized and efficient!

9/22/24

Dear Rother Raptor Families,

We're thrilled to share some fantastic news about our Rother community! Thanks to your incredible efforts this year,we've seen significant improvements in attendance, behavior, and academic growth. Your dedication and support have made a tremendous difference in the lives of our students.

We're also excited to announce that our Cookie Dough Fundraiser has already surpassed last year's totals, with still a week to go! Your generosity will help fund essential programs and resources for our school.

This Thursday, we're hosting a cross-country meet right here at Rother! Boulder Creek, Shasta Meadows, and RCA will be joining us. To show our support for our runners, let's create a sea of purple by wearing purple or Rother gear. Kona Ice will also be available for purchase, so come out and cheer on our athletes!

Thank you again for your continued support of our Rother Raptors. We're so grateful for your partnership in making this a wonderful school community.

This Week:

Monday 23rd

Every Monday is a Minimum Day - School gets out at 12:48p
Cookie Dough Fundraiser - Keep selling those items- Next Monday the 30th is the last day to sell!

Tuesday 24th

Cross Country Practice:

TK - 3rd -2:00-2:30 w/ Ms. Davis & Ms. Kaydee
4th/5th - 2:15-2:45 w/ Mr. Lievense

Wednesday 25th

Cross Country Practice:

TK - 3rd -2:00-2:30 w/ Ms. Davis & Ms. Kaydee
4th/5th - 2:15-2:45 w/ Mr. Lievense

Thursday 26th

Cross Country Meet @ Rother 3pm - Please have your students there by 2:30 to warm up and be ready. Show your support for our cross-country team at the Rother meet. Let's create a sea of purple by wearing purple, Rother gear, or Raptor shirts. Kona Ice will be available for purchase.

Friday 27th

Rother Spirit: Wear Rother gear, Black, Purple and Gold or raptor shirts.

Upcoming events:

October 2nd - Chik Fil A - Mobile ordering Fundraiser - Flyer

9/15/24

**Picture day is on Friday - We need parent volunteers to help out from 7:45-10:30. You will receive a voucher for a Package C.

If you are interested, please contact DeAnna in the front office.

This Week:

Monday 16th

Every Monday is a Minimum Day - School gets out at 12:48p
Cookie Dough Fundraiser - your student was given a packet on Friday to begin sales for our fundraiser. Sales will benefit your student’s classrooms and Reader Leader.

Tuesday 17th

Cross Country Practice:

TK - 3rd -2:00-2:30 w/ Ms. Davis & Ms. Kaydee
4th/5th - 2:15-2:45 w/ Mr. Lievense

Wednesday 18th

Cross Country Practice:

TK - 3rd -2:00-2:30 w/ Ms. Davis & Ms. Kaydee
4th/5th - 2:15-2:45 w/ Mr. Lievense

Thursday 19th

Cross Country Meet @ Shasta Meadows 3pm - Please have your students there by 2:15 to warm up and be ready.

Friday 20th

Fall Picture Day -Flyer

Upcoming events:

October 2nd - Chik Fil A - Mobile ordering Fundraiser - Flyer

9/8/24

Dear Rother Families,

We're excited to share some fantastic news about our recent achievements!

Thanks to your incredible support and cooperation, we've made significant progress in completing parent forms. We're now down to only eight families, which means we're very close to reaching 100% completion. Your dedication and time commitment are truly appreciated!

We're also thrilled to announce that our weekly attendance continue to improve. Your efforts in ensuring your child is at school on time and ready to learn every day are making a huge difference.

Let's keep up the great work together! Your support is invaluable in creating a positive and supportive learning environment for all our students.

Thank you again for everything you do. Remember to speak life, create happiness and be Rother FAST.

This Week:

Monday 9th

Minimum Day

Tuesday 10th

Cross Country Practice:

TK - 1st -2:00-2:30 w/ Ms. Davis
2nd/3rd - 2:00-2:30 w/ Ms. Kaydee
4th/5th - 2:15-2:45 w/ Mr. Lievense

Wednesday 11th

Cross Country Practice:

TK - 1st -2:00-2:30 w/ Ms. Davis
2nd/3rd - 2:00-2:30 w/ Ms. Kaydee
4th/5th - 2:15-2:45 w/ Mr. Lievense

Thursday 12th

Cross Country Practice:

TK - 1st -2:00-2:30 w/ Ms. Davis
2nd/3rd - 2:00-2:30 w/ Ms. Kaydee
4th/5th - 2:15-2:45 w/ Mr. Lievense

Grandparents & Family Game Night- 4:00-5:30 pm Grandparents & Family Game Night Flyer

Friday 13th

Cookie Dough Fundraiser begins - Students will be bringing home packets.

Upcoming events:

Friday 20th - Fall Picture Day

9/1/24

Hello Rother Raptor Families.

We are off to a fantastic start together for 24/25. Attendance to start the year is higher than any other point the last ten years. Thank you parents for getting your students to school everyday on time. Enjoy the extra day with friends and family on Monday to celebrate Labor Day. Keep stacking days together of work and small changes. the reps you are doing remove doubt and instill confidence. Everything you want is on the other side of hard.

HABIT 1 - BE PROACTIVE

In our school, we believe that EVERY STUDENT is a leader in their own way, and it is our job to help your child thrive in that role. To hone our leadership skills, we are learning the "7 Habits" that make us effective in our lives. For the month of September, we invite you to join us in practicing Habit 1: Be Proactive. This habit teaches us that while we can't control everything around us, we always have the power to choose our response. By focusing on what we can control—like our attitudes, words, and actions—we can help our children (and ourselves!) learn to take responsibility for choices and build a positive, productive school experience.

ATTENDANCE AWARENESS

One way to jumpstart a PROACTIVE year is establishing good rhythms for excellent attendance in 2024/2025. September is Attendance Awareness Month, and we're highlighting the importance of consistent attendance for ALL of our students - TK and up! Regular attendance helps build a strong foundation for learning, social development, and future success. Did you know: if your child is going to be absent, you can reach out to the school office to arrange Independent Study to earn credit for attendance while you are gone. By building a family focus on great attendance, you are telling your students that they can proactively create lifelong habits of responsibility and commitment.

This Week:

Monday September 2nd

Labor Day - NO School

Tuesday September 3rd

Cross Country Practice:

TK - 1st -2:00-2:30 w/ Ms. Davis

2nd/3rd - 2:00-2:30 w/ Ms. Kaydee

4th/5th - 2:15-2:45 w/ Mr. Lievense

Wednesday September 4th

Cross Country Practice:

TK - 1st -2:00-2:30 w/ Ms. Davis

2nd/3rd - 2:00-2:30 w/ Ms. Kaydee

4th/5th - 2:15-2:45 w/ Mr. Lievense

Thursday September 5th

Cross Country Practice:

TK - 1st -2:00-2:30 w/ Ms. Davis

2nd/3rd - 2:00-2:30 w/ Ms. Kaydee

4th/5th - 2:15-2:45 w/ Mr. Lievense

Upcoming events:

Thursday September 12th - Grandparents & Family Game Night - 4:00-5:30pm Grandparents & Family Game Night Flyer

Friday September 20th - Picture Day

8/25/24

Good evening Rother Families.

We've successfully completed our first full week together, and it's been a wonderful experience! We've had productive conversations and made thoughtful plans to ensure our students receive the best possible academic support in language arts and math.

I'm especially excited to share that our dismissal traffic has improved significantly as the week went on.

Monday 26th - Minimum Day every Monday

Thursday August 29th Cross Country Tryouts begin.

Friday 30th - Last day to order Rother Raptor T-shirts - Order forms in the office. Multiple color options $15.00 each - cash only.

Upcoming events:

Monday 2nd - Labor Day - NO School

8/18/24

Good evening, Rother Families,

What a fantastic week we've had! Our first week of school and Back to School Night were both huge successes. Thank you to Rina, Beth, and Wendy for preparing such delicious meals. And a special thank you to the Church of Nazarene for their generous help serving food.

We couldn't have done it without the incredible support of our staff and volunteers. Thank you to Jes and DeAnna for assisting parents with digital forms and selling Raptor gear, and to all our Rother staff members for supervising students so parents could meet with teachers.

Tomorrow is a minimum day, so all students will be released by 12:48 PM. The cafeteria opens its doors at 7:15 AM. If you have TK-3rd grade students, please consider dropping them off after 7:45 to help them adjust to their later start time.

For dismissal, our TK-2nd graders will be in the courtyard. You can pick them up in the first two lanes on the east side of campus. Our 2/3 combo, 3rd grade, and SDC students will be in the gym. Parents, please pull up to our digital reader board to collect your students in these grades. Our 4th and 5th graders will be waiting for you at the front of campus.

Please remember to remain in your vehicle when picking up your children.

We're so grateful for your continued support and look forward to a wonderful school year together!

Bell Schedule Regular Day:

TK - 3rd Grade School begins: 8:10 AM School ends: 1:58 PM

4th & 5th School begins: 7:45 AM School ends: 2:03 PM

Bell Schedule Minimum Day:

TK - 3rd Grade School begins: 8:00 AM School ends: 12:48 PM

4th & 5th School begins: 7:45 AM School ends: 12:47 PM

8/11/24

Good evening, Rother Families,

Welcome back! We hope you all had a wonderful and restful summer. We’re excited to kick off another fantastic school year at Rother!

School officially starts on Wednesday, August 14th, with the cafeteria opening its doors at 7:15 AM. As you prepare for the first day, please remember to use the back parking lot near ACE or our bus lane for drop-offs. If you need to visit campus, kindly park in a designated parking space.

For dismissal, our TK-2nd graders will be in the courtyard. You can pick them up in the first two lanes on the east side of campus. Our 2/3 combo, 3rd grade, and SDC students will be in the gym. Parents, please pull up to our digital reader board to collect your students in these grades. Our 4th and 5th graders will be waiting for you at the front of campus.

We can’t wait to connect with you at our Back to School Night on Thursday, August 15th, from 4:00 to 4:45 PM. Enjoy delicious Kona Ice, hot dogs, and school spirit gear while getting to know your child's teacher during two classroom sessions: 5:05-5:30 PM and 5:35-6:00 PM.

Please take a moment to complete your child’s beginning-of-the-year forms in the PowerSchool parent portal. You can also find your child’s class placement there. If you need assistance, please come to Back to School Night at 3 pm to use a computer or get help from our Rother staff.

Bell Schedule Regular Day:

TK - 3rd Grade School begins: 8:10 AM School ends: 1:58 PM

4th & 5th School begins: 7:45 AM School ends: 2:03 PM

Bell Schedule Minimum Day:

TK - 3rd Grade School begins: 8:00 AM School ends: 12:48 PM

4th & 5th School begins: 7:45 AM School ends: 12:47 PM

We’re looking forward to a seeing everyone this Wednesday to begin a wonderful year filled with learning, growth, and fun!

Remember to speak life, create happiness and that your decision today, define your tomorrow.

8/4/24

Dear Parents and Students,

We are thrilled to welcome you back to another exciting school year! The summer months have flown by and we cannot wait to reconnect with our amazing school community.

We are particularly excited to announce that our students & staff have voted for a new school mascot – the Raptor! We believe this powerful and inspiring symbol will ignite our students’ spirit and pride. We can’t wait to see our school come alive with Raptor spirit!

To kick off the new school year, we are hosting a Kindergarten Meet and Greet on Friday, August 9th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for our youngest learners and their families to familiarize themselves with our school environment.

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 14th. Our annual Back to School Night will be held on Thursday, August 15th. We have planned a fun-filled evening of food,meet and greets, and classroom visits. Please join us for dinner from 4:00 PM to 4:45 PM, followed by an opportunity to meet your child's teacher from 4:45 PM to 5:00 PM. We will have two classroom rotation times: 5:05 PM to 5:30 PM and 5:35 PM to 6:00 PM.

This year, we are focusing on helping students develop essential life skills through goal setting, the 7 Habits, and responsible technology use. We believe these skills will empower our students to be successful learners and responsible citizens.

We are eager to partner with you to create a positive and enriching learning environment for your child. Your support and involvement are invaluable to our school community.

We look forward to seeing you all soon!

Week # 40 June 3rd - 7th

Yearbooks - Order in the office - $25.00 CASH only forty yearbooks left

This Week:

Monday June 3rd

Dress in Rainbow Colors/Olympic Team color Day

Regular day schedule - NO minimum day

Tuesday June 4th

Sports Dress up Day

Red Robin Fundraiser Flyer

Wednesday June 5th

Hawaiian Dress Up Day

Thursday June 6th

Hat & Sunglasses Dress Up Day

Friday June 7th

School Spirit Dress up Day - Purple, Gold & Black

Preschool Grad - 8:00a

Kinder Launch - 9:15 in the courtyard

5th Grade Grad - 11:00-12:00

Last day of school - Minimum Day - released at 12:30p

Upcoming events:

Summer Break - Have a Great Summer!

Here are a few links for you to take a look at:

Summer Meal Program Information

Summer Climb Resources

Week # 39 May 28-31

This Week @ Rother:

We are kicking off our first Cultural Week. The classes may have lessons, read a louds & discussions about different cultures. Additionally, the cafeteria will also be integrating some cultural foods into our menu

Monday 27th: Memorial Day - NO School

Friday 31st: Cultural dress up day

Upcoming events:

Monday June 3rd - Regular day schedule - NO minimum day

Tuesday June 4th - Red Robin Fundraiser Flyer

Friday June 7th - Last day of school - Minimum Day - released at 12:30

Preschool Grad - 8:00

Kinder Grad - 9:15

5th Grade Grad - 11:00-12:00

Week # 38 May 20th - 24th

I hope that you are all enjoying your weekend and had a chance to get off technology to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Congratulations to our students for completing state testing. This week students are finishing district assessments and working on achieving their wildly important goals or WIGS. Please help your child succeed by making sure they are at school on time, getting plenty of sleep, eating healthy and limiting sugar.

This Week:

Monday 20th:

Softball practice 12:45 - 2

Tuesday 21st:

Flag Football Game 3pm @ Mistletoe

Wednesday 22nd:

Softball Game 3pm @ Shasta Meadows

Flag Football practice 2:15-3:30pm

Thursday 23rd:

Last Games of the season - Softball & Flag Football Games 3pm @ Rother

Friday 24th:

Library books (and fines) are DUE

Yearbooks - Order in the office - $25.00 while supplies last

Upcoming events:

Monday 27th Memorial Day - NO School

Week # 37 May 13th - 17th

Happy Mother's Day Rother. I hope that you have all been able to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Congratulations to our Rother preschool team for winning Best of the North State back to back and being selected as the best preschool in Redding by the Shasta County Office of Education. This week our third through fifth grade students are finishing up their state testing and all students will be doing their best to meet their individual goals. Please help your child succeed by making sure they are at school on time, getting plenty of sleep, eating healthy and limiting sugar.

Week #36 May 6th- May 10th

We continue state testing this week for third through fifth grades on Tuesday. TK- second graders will be working on achieving their wildly important goal in literacy and continuing swim lessons.. Make sure your child is staying on track with good sleeping habits, nutritious food and a resilient attitude that believes in doing hard things.

Yearbooks - Order in the office - $25.00

This Week:

Tuesday 7th:

State Testing Continues for 3rd - 5th Graders

Softball & Flag Football Games 3pm @ Alta Mesa

Wednesday 8th: Teacher Appreciation Day

Softball Practice 2:15-3:15

Flag Football practice 2:15-3:30pm

Thursday 9th:

Softball & Flag Football Games 3pm @ Rother

Friday 10th:

Tuesday - Friday is Kinder - 2nd Swim lessons @ Sun Oaks.

Upcoming events:

Monday May 13th- Friday May 17th Classified Appreciation Week

Tuesday 14th, Wednesday 15th & Thursday 16th - State Testing continues for 5th Grade.

Thursday 16th - Rother Open House 4:15-5 (Food & Music) 5p-6p Classrooms open.

Week #35 April 29th-May 3rd

We begin state testing this week for third through fifth grades on Tuesday 4/30/24 this year. TK- second graders will be working on achieving their wildly important goal in literacy. Make sure your child is getting back on track with good sleeping habits, nutritious food and a resilient attitude that believes in doing hard things.

Monday 29th:

Softball Practice 12:45 - 2pm

Paint Day - Cal Fresh Team coming to paint stencils - 12:30-5:30p Volunteers needed.

Tuesday 30th:

State Testing begins for 3rd - 5th Graders

Softball & Flag Football Games 3pm @ Rother

Wednesday May 1st:

Softball Game 3pm @ Rother (updated date)

Flag Football practice 2:15-3:30pm

Yearbooks - Last Day to order online

Thursday 2nd:

Flag Football Game 3pm @ Rother

Yearbooks $25.00 - Order in the office

Tuesday - Friday is Kinder - 2nd Swim lessons @ Sun Oaks. Please make sure permission slips have been turned in to the teachers.

Upcoming events:

Tuesday 7th, Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th - State Testing continues for 3rd - 5th Grades.

Tuesday 7th, Wed 8th, Thurs 9th, & Friday 10th- Swim Lessons continue for Kinder - 2nd grades @ Sun Oaks

Week #34 April 22nd-26th

We have just under thirty-five days left together this year to help our students grow. We begin state testing next for third through fifth grades on Tuesday 4/30/24 this year. TK- second graders will be working on achieving their wildly important goal in literacy. Make sure your child is getting back on track with good sleeping habits, nutritious food and a resilient attitude that believes in doing hard things.

This Week:

Monday 22nd: Softball Practice 12:45 - 2pm

Tuesday 23rd: Softball & Flag Football Games 3pm @ Shasta Meadows

Wednesday 24th: Softball Practice 2:10 - 3:15pm & Flag Football practice 2:15-3:30pm

Thursday 25th: Softball & Flag Football Games 3pm @ Rother

Family Game Night - 4pm-5pm in the Rother Gym- Pizza, games & prize drawings must be present to win.

Friday 26th: Kona Ice fundraiser @ Lunch recess - $5.00

Attendance Champions: Congratulations to Mrs. Singer's second grade class. They have now won our weekly class attendance competition five times!

Upcoming events:

Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th - 12:30-5:30pm - Cal Fresh is coming to paint sensory stencils on our playground. Volunteers needed. Please pick up a flyer in the office for more information.

Tuesday April 30th - State Testing begins for 3rd - 5th graders

Yearbook Pre- Orders - a link has been sent out for you to pre-order yearbooks online. Online Pre order cost is $20.00 plus fees until May 1st.

After May 1st, you can order in the school office and the cost will be $25.00.

Week #33

4/14/24

We have just under forty school days left together this year to help our students grow. We begin state testing on Tuesday 4/30/24 this year. Make sure your child is getting back on track with good sleeping habits, nutritious food and a resilient attitude that believes in doing hard things.

Yearbook Pre- Orders - Use the link in our Rother Reader to pre order yearbooks online. Online Pre order cost is $20.00 plus fees until May 1st.

After May 1st, you can order in the school office and the cost will be $25.00.

Attendance: Congratulations to Mrs. Bosetti's class for having the best attendance again last week. Please make sure that your child is at school on time everyday that they are able. If your student is out sick, please notify the office each day they are out.

Rother Rays of Light: Thank you teacher Action Teams for creating the CARE Crew, brining back Fun Friday, raising money and partnering with local businesses to get incentives for our students.

Habit 7 - Sharpen The Saw

The 7th and final habit is all about Sharpening the Saw! It's like giving ourselves a tune-up to stay balanced and refreshed. Your child is learning the importance of taking care of their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Just like a saw needs sharpening to work effectively, great leaders understand the need to invest in self-care to thrive.

Habits at Home - Conversation Starters:

TK-1st: What made you smile this week?

2nd-3rd: Where is your favorite place on earth?

4th+: Which activities do you do that make you lose track of time?

Week #32

4/7/24

I hope that you are all enjoying your Spring Break. Remember that there is no school tomorrow, Monday, April 8th. Students return to school on Tuesday, April 9th.

Yearbook Pre- Orders - Use the link in our Rother Reader to pre order yearbooks online. Online Pre order cost is $20.00 plus fees until May 1st.

After May 1st, you can order in the school office and the cost will be $25.00.

Attendance: Congratulations to Mrs. Singer's class for having the best attendance again last week. Singer's sensational second graders have won our attendance competition the most this year. Please make sure that your child is at school on time everyday that they are able. If your student is out sick, please notify the office each day they are out.

Habit 7 - Sharpen The Saw

The 7th and final habit is all about Sharpening the Saw! It's like giving ourselves a tune-up to stay balanced and refreshed. Your child is learning the importance of taking care of their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Just like a saw needs sharpening to work effectively, great leaders understand the need to invest in self-care to thrive.

Habits at Home - Conversation Starters:

TK-1st: What made you smile this week?

2nd-3rd: Where is your favorite place on earth?

4th+: Which activities do you do that make you lose track of time?

Week # 31

3/31/24

Happy Easter and Spring Break! Spring Break is from Monday April 1st through Monday April 8th. Students return to campus on Tuesday April 9th.

Yearbook Pre- Orders - We will be sending out a link for you to pre order yearbooks online. Online Pre order cost is $20.00 plus fees until May 1st.

After May 1st, you can order in the school office and the cost will be $25.00.

Habit 7 - Sharpen The Saw

The 7th and final habit is all about Sharpening the Saw! It's like giving ourselves a tune-up to stay balanced and refreshed. Your child is learning the importance of taking care of their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Just like a saw needs sharpening to work effectively, great leaders understand the need to invest in self-care to thrive.

Habits at Home - Conversation Starters:

TK-1st: What made you smile this week?

2nd-3rd: Where is your favorite place on earth?

4th+: Which activities do you do that make you lose track of time?

Week # 30

3/24/24

This week is Spirit Week:

Monday - Animal Day -Dress like your favorite furry, scaly, or feathered friend

Tuesday - Decades Day - Dress up from your favorite decade

Wednesday - Dress like a school employee

Thursday - Spring Picture Day - Dress your best

Friday - Rother Pride - Wear your Rother gear or school colors

Softball Practice: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday - 2:10 - 3:15

Flag Football Tryouts - Tuesday & Wednesday 2:10 - 3:00 Permission slips can be turned in at tryouts.

Spring Picture Day - Thursday, March 28th. No need to pre-order! Your child will bring home their online access code on picture day. You will be able to see their pictures online, choose different backgrounds, and place your order after picture day. Or we also have paper forms in the school office.

We need parent volunteers to help us out with picture day. Please contact DeAnna in the office if you would like to help.

Yearbook Pre- Orders - We will be sending out a link for you to pre order yearbooks online. Online Pre order cost is $20.00 plus fees until May 1st.

After May 1st, you can order in the school office and the cost will be $25.00.

Habit 6 - Synergize

Habit Highlight - Habit 6

This week we are highlighting Habit 6: Synergize! This habit is all about teamwork and collaboration. Your child has been learning that together, we can achieve more than we can alone. Imagine the power of combining everyone's strengths and ideas to reach common goals. It's like creating magic through cooperation!

Habits at Home - Conversation Starters:

TK-1st: Who is your best friend? Why?

2nd-3rd: Who is the strongest person you know?

4th+: If you could teach a life lesson to a large group of people, what would it be?

Rother Rays of Light: Rother staff for collaborating, reflecting and adjusting instruction to meet the needs of all students. This resulted in tremendous trimester 2 academic growth.

Attendance: Congratulations to Mr. Price's class for having the best attendance last week. Please make sure that your child is at school on time everyday that they are able. If your student is out sick, please notify the office each day they are out.

Spring Break April 1st- April 8th. Students return to school Tuesday April 9th.

Week # 29

3/17/24

Hello Rother Families and happy St. Patrick's Day. As we enter trimester 3 please make sure that you are connecting with your children about their academic goals and their plan for achieving them. This coming week is conference week and all students are dismissed at 12:30 everyday this week.

Calendar:

Every Monday is a minimum day and all students dismissed at 12:30

Every Friday wear Rother colors or spirit gear.

3/19 Softball permission slips are due (Permission slips are available in the office)

3/20 Chipotle Fundraiser

3/19-3/21 Softball Tryouts for 4th-5th grade students from 12:45-1:45.

3/26 Flag Football permission slips are due

3/26 & 3/27 Flag Football Tryouts for 4th-5th grade students from 2:10-3:00.

3/28 Spring Pictures for all students

4/10 Updated Cookie Dough Fundraiser delivery/pick up

Rother Rays of Light: Thank you Rother students and staff for all your efforts on setting and achieving your T2 goals.

Attendance: Congratulations to Ms. Houston's class for having the best attendance last week. Please make sure that your child is at school on time everyday that they are able. If your student is out sick, please notify the office each day they are out.

Reminders: Please do not send your child to school with soda's, energy drinks, or toys. Additionally please limit sugary snacks like candy and donuts since to much sugar can impact students ability to learn.

Habit Highlight - Habit 5

Get ready for Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood! This habit dives into effective communication by teaching your child the power of LISTENING and LEARNING before expressing. Before sharing thoughts or solutions, leaders understand others' perspectives in order to foster stronger connections.

Habits at Home - Conversation Starters:

TK-1st: If you could be any animal, what would you be? Why?

2nd-3rd: What makes someone a hero?

4th+: What family member are you most like? In what way?

Week # 28

3/10/24

Hello Rother Families! Students have shown tremendous growth in the second trimester and we will be honoring their efforts on 3/29 during our Awards Assembly. Thank you parents and students for helping us have incredible school wide attendance last week. These next three weeks together we will be working hard on creating new goals, achieving current goals and stretching ourselves to make positive changes. Students will have a growth mindset and be enthusiastic, teachers will plan lessons that meet student needs and increase rigor, parents will make sure their children are at school and discuss progress on goals with their children.

Calendar:

Every Monday is a minimum day and all students dismissed at 12:30

Every Friday wear Rother colors or spirit gear.

3/20 Chipotle Fundraiser

3/27 Cookie Dough Fundraiser item pick up

Rother Rays of Light: Thank you Rother Behavior Techs for supporting our campus during our staff shortage last week and creating opportunities to celebrate colleagues.

Attendance: Congratulations to Mrs. Singer's class for being our attendance champions two weeks in a row! Please make sure that your child is at school on time everyday that they are able. If your student is out sick, please notify the office each day they are out.

Reminders: Please do not send your child to school with soda's, energy drinks, or toys. Additionally please limit sugary snacks like candy and donuts since to much sugar can impact students ability to learn.

Habit Highlight - Habit 4

While our first three habits teach our children how to be their best selves, the next 3 habits are all about how they interact with the world around them. Habit 4 teaches students to THINK WIN/WIN. This means that in relationships, we don’t try to win at the expense of others, but with courage AND consideration we can find solutions where EVERYONE wins.

Habits at Home - Conversation Starters:

TK-1st: What are you really good at and can teach to others?

2nd-3rd: Do you get more excited on your birthday or your best friend’s birthday? Why?

4th+: Is it ever right to do the wrong thing? Is it ever wrong to do the right thing?

Week # 27

3/3/24

Hello Rother Families! Thank you for creating a fantastic week back together after the break! Students gave good effort and had great behavior. These next four weeks together we will be working hard on achieving goals and stretching ourselves to grow. Students will have a growth mindset and be enthusiastic, teachers will plan lessons that meet student needs and increase rigor, parents will make sure their children are at school and discuss progress on goals with their children.

Calendar:

Every Monday is a minimum day and all students dismissed at 12:30

Every Friday wear Rother colors or spirit gear.

3/20 Chipotle Fundraiser

3/27 Cookie Dough Fundraiser item pick up

Rother Rays of Light: Rina Mata for creating a wonderful Read Across America breakfast, Wendy Burke for all the literature for Read Across America and Rachel Lamkin for organizing community readers for Read Across America. Additional Rother Rays of Light are, Sarah McElroy, Marcus Price and Katy Pearce for organizing our Rother Spelling Bee.

Attendance: Congratulations to Mrs. Singer's class for being our attendance champions of the week. Please make sure that your child is at school on time everyday that they are able. If your student is out sick, please notify the office each day they are out.

Reminders: Please do not send your child to school with soda's, energy drinks, or toys. Additionally please limit sugary snacks like candy and donuts since to much sugar can impact students ability to learn.

Habit Highlight - Habit 3

Our students are learning that leaders PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST. Habit 1 says, “I am in charge of me.” Habit 2 says, “I have clear priorities, purposes, and plans for my life.” Habit 3 says, “I have the discipline to carry out my priorities, purposes, and plans.” With so much competing for our attention today, Habit 3 is more important than ever.

Habits at Home - Conversation Starters:

TK-1st: What would your perfect day consist of?

2nd-3rd: If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would it be?

4th+: If you could only keep a small backpack full of possessions, what would you keep?

Week # 26

2/25/24

Hello Rother Families! I hope that you all enjoyed your Presidents' Week break.

Calendar:

Every Monday is a minimum day and all students dismissed at 12:30

Every Friday wear Rother colors or spirit gear.

3/20 Chipotle Fundraiser

3/27 Cookie Dough Fundraiser item pick up

Rother Rays of Light: Families who are doing their best to improve attendance.

Attendance: Congratulations to Mrs. Shelburne's class for being our attendance champions of the week. Please make sure that your child is at school on time everyday that they are able. If your student is out sick, please notify the office each day they are out.

Reminders: Please do not send your child to school with soda's, energy drinks, or toys. Additionally please limit sugary snacks like candy and donuts since to much sugar can impact students ability to learn.

Habit Highlight - Habit 3

Our students are learning that leaders PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST. Habit 1 says, “I am in charge of me.” Habit 2 says, “I have clear priorities, purposes, and plans for my life.” Habit 3 says, “I have the discipline to carry out my priorities, purposes, and plans.” With so much competing for our attention today, Habit 3 is more important than ever.

Habits at Home - Conversation Starters:

TK-1st: What would your perfect day consist of?

2nd-3rd: If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would it be?

4th+: If you could only keep a small backpack full of possessions, what would you keep?

Week #25

2/18/24

Hello Rother Families! I hope that you all enjoyed your President's Week break.

Calendar:

Every Monday is a minimum day and all students dismissed at 12:30

Every Friday wear Rother colors or spirit gear.

3/1 Read Across America: Readers at Rother

3/20 Chipotle Fundraiser

3/27 Cookie Dough Fundraiser item pick up

Rother Rays of Light: Families who are doing their best to improve attendance.

Attendance: Congratulations to Mrs. Shelburne's class for being our attendance champions of the week. Please make sure that your child is at school on time everyday that they are able. If your student is out sick, please notify the office each day they are out.

Reminders: Please do not send your child to school with soda's, energy drinks, or toys. Additionally please limit sugary snacks like candy and donuts since to much sugar can impact students ability to learn.

Habit 2 - Begin With The End In Mind

Our second habit encourages students to BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND. If they are being proactive (Habit 1) without a clear goal, they might just be spinning their wheels. Defining goals and having a plan help get the results we want!

Habits at Home - Conversation Starters:

TK-1st: If you could be granted just one wish, what would you wish for?

2nd-3rd: If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be?

4th+: If your life was a book, what would it be titled? How would the book end?

Week #24

2/11/24

Hello Rother Families! Thank you for joining us for a fantastic Family Valentine's Dance last Friday! Our Cookie Dough Fundraiser ends this Friday 2/16/24. Make sure to register online and collect prizes for items sold levels.

Parent Survey: LINK HERE. Parents please share your thoughts on how we are doing and offer any specific examples, ideas or solutions on how we can better support our students. Additionally, please give your thoughts on if we should change our Rother mascot. The most popular choice amongst students is the Rother Raptors.

Calendar:

Every Monday is a minimum day and all students dismissed at 12:30

Every Friday wear Rother colors or spirit gear.

2/16 Cookie Dough Fundraiser ends

2/19-2/23 There is no school for President's Week

3/1 Read Across America Readers at Rother

3/20 Chipotle Fundraiser

3/27 Cookie Dough Fundraiser item pick up

Rother Rays of Light: Trisha Parker, Jessica Millimaki, Morgan Thiemann, Sarah McElroy, Beth Burdett, Angie Bosetti, Marcus Price, Julie Kelly, Marissa Fuller, Elisa Parker, DeAnna Arnold, Grace Singer, Megan Walsh and everyone else who made our Valentine's Family Dance possible.

Attendance: Congratulations to Mr. Price's class for being our attendance champions of the week. Please make sure that your child is at school on time everyday that they are able. Being at school each day is essential to ensure that students receive all instructional content for their grade level.

Needed: Parents, Rother PTC needs your support to volunteer and help with planning events to enrich the lives of our Rother students. If you are interested please leave your contact information with your teacher or in our main office.

Reminders: Please do not send your child to school with soda's, energy drinks, or toys. Additionally please limit sugary snacks like candy and donuts since to much sugar can impact students ability to learn.

Habit Highlight - Habit 1

The first habit of effective young leaders is BE PROACTIVE. Your student is learning that they are in charge of their choices, and what they choose to do impacts their life. Being proactive with good choices helps create the life they want to live.

Habits at Home - Conversation Starters:

TK-1st: What is your favorite chore? How does it help your family?

2nd-3rd: When was the last time you tried something new? What was it?

4th+: How are you pursuing your dreams and goals right now?

Week #23

2/4/24

Hello Rother Families! Thank you for participating in our MOD Pizza fundraiser. This month's school restaurant fundraiser will be at Chipotle. We are continuing our Rother Cookie Dough Fundraiser. Our goal is to raise $15,000 or more to help support student activities and resources. Make sure to register online to participate for a prize and a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

Parent Survey: LINK HERE. Parents please share your thoughts on how we are doing and offer any specific examples, ideas or solutions on how we can better support our students. Additionally, please give your thoughts on our Rother mascot.

Cookie Dough Fundraiser:

We are so excited to continue our fundraiser. We are teaming with Believe Kids Fundraising and selling Otis Spunkmeyer Cookie Dough. Parents can order online only at www.shopfund.com. All parents MUST register their students to participate. Please encourage them to share with as many friends and family nationwide to help support our efforts.

Calendar:

Every Monday is a minimum day and all students dismissed at 12:30

Every Friday wear Rother colors or spirit gear.

2/9 Valentine's Dance 5-7pm. Parent must attend with students

2/16 Cookie Dough Fundraiser ends

3/1 Read Across America Readers at Rother

3/20 Chipotle Fundraiser

3/27 Cookie Dough Fundraiser item pick up

Rother Rays of Light: Everyone who is participating in our fundraiser to raise money to support our Rother students.

Attendance: Congratulations to Ms. Fuller's class for being our attendance champions of the week. To support academic growth we are making a strong push to increase our attendance rate at Rother. Please make sure that your child is at school on time everyday that they are able. This will be the gift that keeps on giving since it will increase your child's academic growth.

Needed: Parents, Rother PTC needs your support to volunteer and help with planning events to enrich the lives of our Rother students. If you are interested please leave your contact information with your teacher or in our main office.

Reminders: Please do not send your child to school with soda's, energy drinks, or toys. Additionally please limit sugary snacks like candy and donuts since to much sugar can impact students ability to learn.

Leader in Me 7 Habits: Habits Intro/Overview

Many of you have asked, “What are these ‘7 Habits’ my child keeps talking about at home?” It’s a great question! Every day, your students are learning the 7 Habits framework. These are tools and skills for developing into young leaders. If your kids are talking about these at home, that means these helpful tools are sticking, even beyond the classroom! Celebrate this with them! Over the next 7 weeks, I’ll give a quick overview of each habit, so you can join the conversation with your students at home. This year we have been focusing on the habits below. Please take a moment to read them with your child and discuss what they are doing to develop each habit.

1. Be Proactive: Be a responsible person, take initiative, choose your actions/attitude and don't blame others when a mistake is made.

2. Begin with the End in Mind: I make plans in advance. I set goals for myself. I think about how my choices will impact my future and I do meaningful work.

3. Put First Things First: I make a schedule and dedicate time to the most important things. I'm organized & I stay focused. I try to minimize distractions and regroup when I get off task.

4.Think Win-Win: I look for solutions to problems. I consider the feelings and needs of others. I am kind and cooperative when I work with others.

5. Seek First to understand, then to Be Understood: I listen to other people's feelings and ideas without interrupting. I use my eyes and ears when listening. I try to understand other people's experiences. I don't make assumptions about others.

6. Synergize: I get along well with others. I value the strengths of others and allow myself to learn from them. I ask for other people's ideas. I know we can accomplish more as a team than I can on my own.

7. Sharpen the Saw: I take care of my body by exercising, resting and eating healthy foods. I learn new things. I spend time with family and friends. I balance my time between work and play. I reflect on ways to grow.

Bonus Habit. Find your voice and inspire others to find theirs: I can identify my strengths. I pursue my passions. I look for ways to help others. I make the world better.

Grateful,

Adam Grooms

Rother Principal

Email: agrooms@eesd.net

Cell: 530 356-1581

Week #22

1/28/24

Hello Rother Families!

Good Things: We have started our Rother Cookie Dough Fundraiser. Our goal is to raise $15,000 or more to help support student activities and resources.

Calendar:

Every Monday is a minimum day and all students dismissed at 12:30

Every Friday wear Rother colors or spirit gear.

1/31 100th Day of School

2/1- Mod Pizza Fundraiser @ the Dana drive location across from the mall

2/9- Valentine's Dance 5-7pm. Parent must attend with students

2/16 Cookie Dough Fundraiser ends

Rother Rays of Light: DeAnna Arnold and Jen Wilson for honoring our students efforts with certificates and prizes for growth on PMC, Jessican Millimaki and Trisha Parker for taking initiative and organizing our upcoming Valentine's Dance. Dale McMahon and Board Member Troy Wright for selling popcorn to raise money for our Reader Leaders.

Attendance: Congratulations to Mrs. Houston's class for being our attendance champions of the week. To support academic growth we are making a strong push to increase our attendance rate at Rother. Please make sure that your child is at school on time everyday that they are able. This will be the gift that keeps on giving since it will increase your child's academic growth.

Needed: Parents, Rother PTC needs your support to volunteer and help with planning events to enrich the lives of our Rother students. If you are interested please leave your contact information with your teacher or in our main office.

Reminders: Please do not send your child to school with soda's, energy drinks or toys. During our current fundraiser students will be earning collectibles that staff will give at the end of the day or ask them to put somewhere safe.

Leader in Me 7 Habits: This year we have been focusing on the habits below. Please take a moment to read them with your child and discuss what they are doing to develop each habit.