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Rock Ledge Intermediate Center
May/June 2024
A note from Mrs. McKeefry
As we approach the end of the year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the past school year and extend my heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your hard work and dedication. We have worked together as a community this school year and have demonstrated our resilience, flexibility, and determination. Our students have shown incredible growth and progress, and our teachers have worked tirelessly to provide engaging and meaningful learning experiences. I want to thank our parents and guardians for their unwavering support, whether it was through volunteering or providing encouragement to your child. Your partnership has been essential in helping us create a successful learning environment. As we prepare for the summer break, I encourage everyone to take time to relax and recharge. Spend quality time with family and friends, pursue your hobbies and interests, and enjoy the warm weather. Finally, I want to express my gratitude for the privilege of being your principal. It is an honor to work with such an incredible group of students, parents, and staff, and I look forward to continuing our journey together. Wishing you all a happy and safe summer.
May Dates to Remember
May 1 - School Principal's Day
May 1 - Shape Up Rock Ledge - Wear your favorite sweat suit
May 3 - Hope Walk Sponsored by the SCSD Hope Squad
May 3 - School Lunch Hero Day
May 6-10 - Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
May 7 - 5th Grade Lego Club after school
May 8 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Madison
May 8 - National School Nurses' Day
May 9 - Rock Ledge Apparel Day
May 10 - 5th grade visit to the Seymour Middle School - Mrs. Skenandore, Ms. Ninham and Ms. Peterson classes
May 13 - Brewer/Favorite MLB Team Apparel Day
May 14 - 5th Grade Lego Club after school
May 15 - 3rd Grade swimming at SHS aquatic center - Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Young class
May 16 - FFA Animal Day
May 17 - 3rd Grade swimming at SHS aquatic center - Mrs. Kocken, Mrs. Felton and Ms. Schultz class
May 17 - 5th grade visit to the Seymour Middle School - Ms. Goeben and Ms. Ellie classes
May 17 - Band fitting for incoming 6th Graders at RLI
May 18 - National Speech Pathology Day
May 21 - Color Run - Sponsored by Fuel Up to Play 60
May 24 - Rock Ledge Field Day (rain date is May 31st)
May 24 - Rock Ledge Apparel Day
May 24 - School in Session (Snow Day Make Up)
May 27 - No School - Memorial Day
May 28 - 5th Grade Lego Club after school
May 28 - SCSD Board Meeting at 6:30 pm (see district calendar for more info)
May 28 - 4th Grade Seymour Museum Field Trip - Mrs. Reuter's class
May 29 - 4th Grade Seymour Museum Field Trip - Mrs. Roskowski's class
May 30 - 4th Grade Seymour Museum Field Trip - Ms. Plummer's class
May 31 - 4th Grade Seymour Museum Field Trip - Mr. Rieckmann's class
June Dates to Remember
June 3 - 5th Grade Bay Beach Field Trip (rain date is June 4th)
June 4 - Student Council Meeting 3:15pm - 4:00pm
June 5 - Last Day of School - Early Dismissal at 1:30pm
June 10 - 27 - Summer School M-Th 8:00am - 12:00pm
Penny War Update
You could feel the excitement daily while the penny wars were going on. The kids were strategizing daily with their math skills trying to figure out which grade they had to sabotage with their silvers or dollars in order to bump them down in the standings. When the week wrapped up, 5th grade finished in 1st place, 3rd grade in 2nd place and 4th grade in 3rd place, but ultimately all of our students won because they did an amazing job raising an astonishing $1,306.20. This amount will go directly back to the school and the students helping to fund events for the students. This event would not have been successful if not for the students and the help of their amazing families. Start saving your coins up for next year's Penny Wars! Thank you to everyone for your support.
Shape Up Rock Ledge Day
“Shape Up Rock Ledge Day” will be held on Wednesday, May 1st. This is an annual event that promotes the importance of daily physical activity and helps create awareness of exercise and the opportunity it provides to get active and set a goal.
Rock Ledge Field Day 2024
The Phy Ed department will be sponsoring Field Day on Friday, May 24th. This event provides students with special games and activities in recognition of a successful school year in Physical Education. Students, staff and volunteers should plan on dressing appropriately for outdoor games and hot/cold weather. We do need PARENT VOLUNTEERS to help assist students and their teacher at the stations. If you are willing to help, we will put you in your child’s class for the duration. Please see field day insert below for more information or to sign up to volunteer.
Color Run 2024
Fuel Up to Play 60 is hosting the 8th annual 3K color run on Seymour streets! This is run is for students in grades K-12, their family members and the community. **For students in grades K-2 only, there must be an adult/older teen running with them.** The run will be held on Tuesday, May 21st at 3:50 PM, check in is from 3:20 pm - 3:45 pm. There will be an entry fee of $8.00 per runner or $25.00 for a family of 4 or more. Please see flyer inside the newsletter for additional information.
Hope Walk
Please join us for the 2nd Annual Hope walk on Friday, May 3rd from 3:30-5:30 pm at the Seymour High School Track. This is a free family event that is sponsored by the Hope Squad. We look forward to seeing you there!
FFA Animal Day
On Thursday, May 16th, the Seymour High School FFA will be holding its annual “Animal Day” that all RLI students will be attending. While the class is outside they will have an opportunity to interact and learn about the animals and how they fit into agriculture. There will be all types of animals, ranging from large to small (with the exception of no dogs or cats). The purpose of this day is to help the children learn about where their food comes from. If you have any concerns or your child has animal allergies please let your classroom teacher know ahead of time.
Rock Ledge Yearbook
If you didn’t get a chance to order your child a yearbook online, there will be a few yearbooks available for purchase in the RLP and RLI offices. The cost of a yearbook is $13.50.
Library News
A few updates from the library as we near the end of the school year:
- The last day for students to check out library books will be Friday, May 17th.
- All books are due Friday, May 31st.
- Please watch for emails or other notifications from school if your child has any overdue books that need to be returned.
Summer Reading Program
Miss Elizabeth from Muehl Public Library will be kicking off the summer reading program with students in grade 3-5 in May! Students will be bringing home a library card application that needs to be filled out and sent back to school if they wish to obtain their own library card. Miss Elizabeth is working with teachers to get everyone ready to read this summer! Please visit the Muehl Public Library's website at https://www.muehlpubliclibrary.org/ for more information.
National School Principal's Day
School Principal Appreciation Day is celebrated on May 1st. This is a day held to recognize principals of all schools, from elementary to high school. On this day we would like to recognize Mrs. Amy McKeefry for all she does! Her amazing smile, kind words, and passion for education are just a few reasons why we love having her as our principal. Her dedication, passion, and commitment have made a positive impact on our school community. Thank you for everything you do for RLI!
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner. During the week of May 6th-10th we will be recognizing all of our RLI staff for all that they do! Please join me in thanking our amazing teachers and RLI staff for their commitment to educating our students!
School Lunch Hero Day
Between preparing healthy meals for our students, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, school nutrition professionals are true heroes. On Friday, May 3, 2024, we will celebrate the 12th Annual School Lunch Hero Day! School Lunch Hero Day is a chance to showcase the difference school nutrition professionals make for every child who comes through the cafeteria. School Lunch Hero Day is the perfect opportunity to recognize the hardworking professionals in our school cafeterias. Thank you to RLI School Lunch Hero's.
National School Pathologists Day
May 18h is National Speech Pathologist Day. This professional holiday was created to recognize professionals who specialize in the treatment of communication, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders. It is on this day, and all the other days we would like to thank Kristen DIermeier and Jenni Weyer for everything they do to help our students, we appreciate you!
National School Nurse Day
May 8th is an extra special day for us to show our appreciation to our amazing school nurses, Amber Thompson and Jesse Weeman. From assisting with basic health needs to teaching in the classrooms they are always available when needed. So on this day, and every other day, we want to thank them for everything they do for our students and staff at Rock Ledge Intermediate Center. Their compassion and caring manner for our students goes beyond measure. Thank you for all that you do!