The Rossman Report
Family Newsletter - Week of December 2
Upcoming Dates & Events
NOVEMBER
- 28-29 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday
DECEMBER
- 2 -4:15 PM Rossman PTO Meeting @ Buck's Mill
- 4 - First Trimester Report Cards Sent Home
- 6 - 7:30-8:15 AM - Breakfast Buddies - Student last names A-L
- 11 - 2:00 PM - 5th Grade Music & Art Winter Showcase
- 13 - 7:30-8:15 AM - Breakfast Buddies - Student last names M-Z
- 23-31 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Holiday
JANUARY
- 1-3 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Holiday
- 6 - School Resumes
- 6 - 4:15 PM Rossman PTO Meeting
- 20 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice
FEBRUARY
3 - Rossman PTO Meeting
- 12 - 2:00 PM Early Dismissal
- 13 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice
- 14 - NO SCHOOL
- 17 - NO SCHOOL
Up-Coming Music Concerts
Attendance Matters - November Edition
Laker Ticket Winners!
Students demonstrating Kind - Safe - Ready expectations might be awarded with a Laker Ticket from a staff member.
Each week, students turn in their Laker Tickets for a chance to be drawn and recognized for their work on meeting expectations.
Congratulations to this week's Laker Ticket Winners pictured below!
Laker Leader Award!
Classrooms can receive Laker Way Awards for following Kind - Safe - Ready expectations in different areas of the building.
When a class earns 10 Laker Way Awards, they are recognized as Laker LEADERS!
Congratulations to the Laker LEADERS this week!
Ms. Bly's 4th Grade
"Top of the Turkey" - Laker Ticket Challenge!
During the month of Novembers, Students were challenged to earn as many Laker Tickets as possible to try to reach the TOP OF THE TURKEY in time for our Kind-Safe-Ready Rossman Rally.
And...THEY DID IT! To celebrate, all in good fun, teachers got a taste of some pie!
We are so proud of your students!
They are doing such a fantastic job of showing the "Laker Way" at Rossman.
As we say each day.... KIND - SAFE - READY! SAILS UP!
November Reading Calendar
Each month students have the opportunity to fill in the minutes they read at home on the Rossman Reading Calendar. Students turn in their completed calendar to the library for the chance to win a new book! Thank you, families, for encouraging time in a book at home!
Rossman PTO Corner
Next PTO Meeting - December 2, 4:15 PM @ Buck's Mill Brewing, 824 Washington Ave
Would YOU like to volunteer for events and activities of the Rossman PTO? Becoming a volunteer is easy and will not require extended time or commitment.
Examples of volunteer help the PTO needs this year:
- Serving the Staff Lunch December 18
- Rossman Family Bingo Night - January
- Elementary Carnival - March
December - Ojibwe Word of the Month
DLPS - Seven Grandfather Teachings
Detroit Lakes Public Schools American Indian Education Department has provided age-appropriate resources and activities that introduce The Seven Grandfather Teachings at every grade level. Each month celebrates one of the teachings.
DECEMBER: Courage - Zoongide’ewin (zoon ga day’ ay’ win)
Bravery is represented by the bear. The mother bear has the courage and strength to face her fears and challenges while protecting her young. The bear also shows us how to live a balanced life with rest, survival, and play. To face life with courage is to know bravery. Find your inner strength to face the difficulties of life and the courage to be yourself. Defend what you believe in and what is right for your community, family, and self. Make positive choices and have conviction in your decisions. Face your fears to allow yourself to live your life.
December Moon:Minado Giisoonhs (Min-ah-doh Gee-soonhs) Little Spirit Moon
Flex Learning - Weather/Snow Days
If winter weather impacts school this season, DLPS may call a "Flex Learning Day". Classroom teachers have sent home learning materials and plans for Flex Learning at each grade level.
Flex-Learning Guidelines for K-5 Students/Families
General Information:
Teachers will send Flex-Learning Day materials and instructions home in advance. (Lessons will provide students choice about which activities to complete and how to demonstrate learning.)
Students and parents can contact teachers during school hours by email or SeeSaw.
Teachers will check and respond to email and voicemail during school hours to address student and parent questions.
Students will be provided 2 additional days after the Flex-Learning Day to get necessary teacher assistance to complete work.
Parents will be notified of the procedure.
Student and Parent/Guardian’s Role in Flex-Learning Day:
Parents will have the teacher’s contact information and communicate if questions arise or the student needs assistance.
Parents will review the instructions for Flex-Learning sent home from the teacher.
For attendance purposes, e-learning activities must be completed and paper returned to school or a picture uploaded to Seesaw.
Snow Pants - Mittens - Hats
Dear Families,
If you have extra or out-grown winter gear in your home, please consider donating items to our Rossman Winter Closet!
We need snow pants (sizes 6-12), hats, and warm gloves/mittens.
Items can be dropped off in the Rossman office.
Thank you!
A Note from the Health Office
A few reminders as we enter the cold and flu season:
- Reinforce hand washing, our most effective way to limit the spread of germs.
- Remind your child to cover their coughs. It's best to cough into a tissue or their elbow.
- Make sure you and your children are up to date with vaccinations.
- Regular cleaning and sanitizing of household high touch areas.
- As a general guideline, keep your child home 24 hours from the last fever (without medicine), vomiting or diarrhea episode.
Notes & Reminders
**If your student arrives after 8:25, they need to be signed in by a parent/guardian in the office**
Morning Routine at Rossman:
7:30 AM - Building opens for drop-off students. Please do not drop off students prior to 7:30. All students will go to the cafeteria from 7:30-7:55 AM
7:40 - 8:15 AM - Breakfast is served (free for all students). Students can go through the breakfast line at any time between 7:40-8:15 AM.
7:55 AM - First bell rings. Students go into hallways to hang up backpacks and head to morning outdoor movement. Students can also stay in the cafeteria and eat breakfast
8:15 AM - Second bell rings. All students transition to the classrooms.
8:25 AM - Morning Announcements - Teaching & Learning Begins!
Morning Drop Off Reminders:
*Please do not park in the front circle drive (West side off Rossman Ave) - morning drop-and-go traffic only.
*No parking on the East side of the building - designated staff parking & bus traffic only.
Call the office with messages for your child's teacher during the school day. While teachers use Seesaw and email to send information and communicate, their day is extremely busy and urgent messages through Seesaw/email might not be read in a timely manner. In the event a substitute is teaching the class, that Seesaw/email message will not be seen by the sub. The best way to communicate during the school day is through the school office. Call 218-847-9268
If your student is absent, call the Rossman Office at 218-847-9268 and leave a message on the attendance line. The attendance assistant will call parents if we haven't received a message regarding a student's absence by 9:00 AM.
Visitors are welcome! As a courtesy, please contact your child's teacher to pre-arrange your visit. Teachers love classroom volunteers and parent helpers. If you are interested in volunteering, contact the office or your student's teacher directly. Visitors will be required to sign in and wear a "Visitor" badge while in the building.
**Dismissal Changes Reminder**
Please call the Rossman office by 2:30 PM to communicate any dismissal changes.
Rossman Office Phone: 218-847-9268
Thank you!
Order Your Rossman Little Lakers Yearbook!
Links & Information
Parents and caregivers - if your child is working through anxious moments, this website may be a helpful resource for you: SPACE - Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions
Need a ride to activities or school? Call Becker County Transit 218-847-1674
Opportunities for Students and Families
Flu Shot Clinics at Essentia
Click the link below for the Fall Community Education brochure!
Kind - Safe - Ready
Rossman Family Handbook 2024-25
DLPS Academic Calendar 2024-25
Stay In Touch...
Email: esternberg@detlakes.k12.mn.us
Website: https://rs.dlschools.net/
Location: 1221 Rossman Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN, USA
Phone: (218) 847-9268
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DetroitLakesPublicSchools