Elsie Rogers Express

Looking for a job with flexibility around your student's school schedule? Do you know of a friend or family member looking for a great place to work? We're hiring positions from Bus Drivers to Educational Assistants. Some positions start out as high as $23.75 an hour. Come to our Job Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., Schmucker Middle School (Door D). Click here for more details on the Job Fair and to apply if you can't make it.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be open the week of Monday, February 13th. Students will have the opportunity to shop during their Tech Time and Library. The Book Fair will be open for parents to shop on Tuesday, February 14 from 4-5:30 during our “Sweets For Sweets” event (More to come on this!). We accept cash or checks (made out to Elsie Rogers). You may also order books online at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/elsierogerselementaryschool1

Happy Shopping - Mrs. Fairbotham

Please note that we are currently enrolling incoming kindergarten students for the 2023-24 school year. If you need to register a student or know someone who does, please click on the button below as regitration is online. Should you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Maureen Donat mdonat@phm.k12.in.us as she can provide any guidance you may have. If you have supporting documentation that needs to be shared with our front office staff, our front office will remain open through June 9 from 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM, you can drop them off at Elsie Rogers. We will offer access to the breezeway for drop off.

We are super excited to meet our newest roadrunners!

We are excited to share an opportunity for our P-H-M community to review K-12 science resources. The Indiana Department of Education has updated our science standards to include the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). In order to provide quality resources to our teachers, we are reviewing several programs that are aligned to the updated standards. This open house provides an opportunity for teachers and families to review the resources and to provide feedback for consideration. We welcome you to visit the open house at the Learning Center at Schmucker Middle School (Door D) on Thursday, February 9th between 3:30-5:30 PM.

Take a look at the picture TEASER! Any ideas what we will be reading as a school this year? The school wide community read is coming soon - February 13 to be exact! Be on the lookout for some family literacy FUN headed our way!

Congrats to Haily R., Cayleigh W., Adeline B., Katherine H., Samantha E., and Ava S. (not pictured) on the release of the first ever Elsie Rogers Newspaper, The Elsie Press! This was a student generated adventure which received raving reviews! Every student received a copy on Wednesday. They hope to bring you round two in March. Awesome job ladies!

Cold weather is here...

Please remember to send children with adequate outerwear for recess. Outside recess generally occurs if the outside temperature (wind chill included) is above 0 degrees. Because children are on the playground for approximately 20-25 minutes after lunch, it is important that your child is dressed appropriately during the cold weather months: coat, hat, mittens, boots, and snow pants. Please remember to label your child's items!!

If the playground area is snow-covered and your child does not have snow pants and boots, they will have to remain on the shoveled pavement during recess.

Is your child saying they can't find their winter coat, missing that new sweatshirt or gloves? Our Lost and Found is overflowing with items. If your child is missing an item, please have them check for it in the Cafeteria Lost and Found. If you would like to come in and look for your child's missing items, please call the office during school hours and let them know you'd like to stop by! Anything left after February 10th will be washed and donated.

Be sure to save the date for P-H-M's annual Young Authors' Conference for elementary students grades K-5. This year's event registration is FREE thanks to Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker & other generous #GivingTuesday donors to the P-H-M Education Foundation! Registration opens Monday, Jan. 30 so be sure to register early. Details at phmschools.org/YAC2023.

Knowing there is dialog around the state about the Indiana Academic Standards, we continue to follow the direction of the Indiana Department of Education and Dr. Jenner as provided in this letter. If you have any concerns about your child's education, please work with your child's teacher for clarification.

February 13 - Post Super Bowl Celebration, wear your favorite football team jersey or tshirt

Coloring Contest

One Book, One School Kick Off

February 14 - Valentine's Day, wear red, pink, white or a holiday shirt

Sweets w/Our Sweets, 4:00 - 5:30

Scholastic Book Fair Open, 4:00 - 5:30

February 15 - Valentine Stem Challenge Day

February 16 - Hat Day

February 17 - National Random Acts of Kindness Day

February 12 - PTO Sponsored ice skating event

February 13th Week - Scholastic Book Fair

February 14 - Book Fair is Open from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

February 14 - Sweets with our Sweets from 4:00 - 5:30 PM

February 20 - No School, President's Day

March 6 - IREAD3 Window Opens (2nd and 3rd grade)

March 21 - 2nd Grade Weather Program

March 28 - 3rd Grade Folk Dance Night

April 17 - ILEARN Window Opens

May 4 - 5th Grade Music Program

May 23 - 4th Grade Music Program

May 30 - Kindergarten Graduation (Time to be announced)

June 1 - Field Day

Email: ccampbell@phm.k12.in.us
Website: https://elsierogers.phmschools.org/
Location: 56219 Currant Road, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Phone: 574-259-5231
Twitter: @ElsieRogersES