March Newsletter

Dear Rossi Owls,

March is here, and with it comes a sense of excitement and anticipation for the many activities and events happening at our wonderful school. As we bid farewell to winter, we welcome the promise of spring and a season filled with growth, learning, and fun.

Celebrating Achievements:

I am thrilled to highlight the outstanding achievements of our students and staff over the past month. From academic accomplishments to acts of kindness, our Rossi community continues to shine bright. Please join me in congratulating all our students for their hard work and dedication.

Upcoming Events and Reminders:

Read Across America Week (March 3rd-7th): We celebrated the joy of reading with a week full of literary activities and themed dress-up days. We loved everyone's participation and how they showed their enthusiasm for books! Thank you to all the Guest Readers - it is our favorite time of the year!!

Parent-Teacher Conferences (March 26th & 27th): We value the partnership between parents and teachers in supporting student success. Parent-Teacher Conferences are an excellent opportunity to discuss your child's progress, share insights, and set goals for the remainder of the school year.

Daylight Saving Time: As we spring forward, let's also spring into a season of renewed energy and focus.

Weather Awareness: With the arrival of Spring, unpredictable weather may be in store. Please ensure your child comes to school prepared with appropriate attire for changing weather conditions.

I want to express my gratitude for the ongoing support from our incredible Rossi community. Your involvement, whether big or small, makes a positive impact on our students and enhances the overall school experience. Thank you for your continued partnership in creating a nurturing and enriching environment for our students. Wishing you a joyful and successful month ahead!

Warm regards,

Carmella Heer, Principal

W.I.S.E. (We Inspire Someone Everyday) On February 6, 2025 Rossi had its monthly WISE Assembly. We awarded the students that were most Encouraging from each classroom! Mrs. Melissa Lee was our WISE guy for Encouragement!

Our beloved Ms. Gina Panzino was our superhero this month and introduced the trait of Perseverance. She talked about how not only is it hard to persevere but she gave input on how to do it successfully. She gave the children hope and even played a little game with them giving them a fun reward. Go Rossi Ows!

We are excited to share the incredible journey we embarked on during Read Across America week, themed "In Our Reading Era"! This theme took us on an adventure through time and stories, as we celebrated the power of reading in our ever-evolving world. The creativity and passion of our staff shone brightly, with era-inspired bulletin boards and even literary-inspired edible creations! Throughout the week, our students participated in engaging activities such as dress down days, Reading with Rossi Roomies, and the exciting Stop, Drop, and Read sessions. It was a week brimming with fun, learning, and a sense of adventure! A special thank you to our guest readers for joining us to share stories with our students. Your involvement added an extra layer of magic to our Read Across America week. We appreciate your continued support in making this event a truly memorable and enriching experience for our students.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful guest readers who took time out of their busy schedules to join us during Read Across America week! Your presence and passion for storytelling added a special touch to our celebrations. The students were inspired by your stories and enjoyed every moment of the reading sessions. We are so grateful for your support in making this week even more memorable and enriching for our students. Thank you for helping us ignite a love of reading and creating lasting memories with us!

Step into a universe of imagination with our extraordinary Read Across America bulletin board contest! Our exceptional staff and students have crafted a celestial masterpiece that celebrates the wonders of reading. From soaring through the galaxies of literature to exploring distant worlds of imagination, our boards are truly out of this world. Join us as we embark on a cosmic journey through the pages of our favorite stories, igniting the spark of curiosity and wonder in every reader's heart.

Wrapping Up Read Across America Week in Style!

What a fantastic way to end Read Across America Week! Our students had a blast with our amazing guidance counselors, creating their own Truffula Trees, cozying up for Stop, Drop, and Read, and rocking their PJs for a day full of reading fun!

A huge thank you to everyone who made this week so special and helped foster a love for reading in our students. Until next year, keep turning those pages

MONDAY MARCH 17TH- FREE DDD - Show us your GREEN!

St. Patrick’s Day is observed in honor of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The holiday has evolved into a celebration of Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, and a whole lot of green.

Support each other, our Country & Work together.

Character Trait for the Month of March - Cooperation & Adaptability

Wear Red, White & Blue or something patriotic.

Rossi PTO would like to thank all of the Rossi families for their continued support with our fundraisers.

We are currently running two fundraisers. New this year - Krispy Kreme donuts by the dozen as well as our Spring Rossi Gear Pop Up Shop!

Thank you for your continued support.

Lisa Trzeciak

PTO President

On Thursday March 6, students and staff at Rossi “stepped right up” to celebrate reading at our first annual safety patrol sponsored Read-A-Palooza in conjunction with Read Across America Week.

The event was a carnival inspired night of literacy-rich fun for the whole family and included dozens of games, guest readers, vendors, and reading strategy workshops for parents. Students earned tickets to redeem prizes —hundreds of free books donated by BookSmiles. Students went home with armloads of books thanks to the South Jersey-based nonprofit organization.

Community partners such as Chick-Fil-A, Texas Roadhouse, the Vineland Public Library, Cole the Deaf Dog, and the Vineland Police Department engaged with families and encouraged their love of reading.

Special thanks to our friends from the Vineland High School tennis team, National Honor Society, Police Cadets, and athletics department for their help supervising our students and keeping them safe!

Thank you also to guest readers from the Vineland Police Department, former Superintendent of Schools Dr. Mary Gruccio, former Vineland Board of Education member and author & illustrator Makema Douglas.

It was an incredible night filled with smiles, popcorn, and lots of reading! Big thank you to our staff and families for coming out and showing that Rossi cares about reading!

Thank You,

Mr. Martine - Advisor

Rossi Safety Patrol Members

Congratulations to our 5th grade student,

Dallas Johnson, on being selected

for the districts' Future Chef Competition!

Great job to all of our applicants!

Rossi Owls are 100 days smarter!