Greg Rogers Elementary School
Home of the Pirates!
Week of 11/11/2024
A Message from the Principal
Dear Pirate Families,
In addition to academics, were putting a strong emphasis on building a school culture where every child feels valued and included. Our goal is to ensure students with disabilities are actively integrated into general education classrooms and that they have the support needed to thrive.
We are also working to strengthen communication with families to keep you informed and involved. Please stay connected with us, as we will provide updates on your child's progress and share information about upcoming events .
Also this week, we are excited to welcome a new first grade teacher to our Rogers Family! The classroom will be opening on Wednesday, November 13th!! Families have been notified personally of any changes. Our students will benefit from a small classroom size allowing for individualized attention and tailored instruction both academically and social-emotionally.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
Warm regards,
Admin Team Contacts:
Acting Associate Principal: Aubree Dorsey mailto:aubree.dorsey@cvesd.org
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Gooo Pirates!!!
Principal Porras
Happening this week
Monday, November 11th- Veterans Holiday-School Closed
Tuesday, November 12th
GATE Testing
GATE Testing is a diagnostic assessment which is used together with other assessments to inform teachers and principals in designing personalized learning.
How it's administered:
The test can be paper-and-pencil or computer-based, and is usually untimed or allows students to work at their own pace.
What it measures:
The test measures reasoning abilities and problem-solving skills, and is made up of subtests in areas such as verbal comprehension, verbal reasoning, and quantitative reasoning.
Testing Schedule:
Tuesday November 12th @9am- Ms. Huynn
@10:50am- Mr. Diaz
Wednesday, November 13th @1pm- Ms. Tandy
@2pm- Ms. Moore
Continued
DAC/DELAC district meeting 12-2pm
Tuesday, November 12th
Gratitude Grams PTA Fundraiser
Our PTA will be selling Gratitude grams before and after school. Each gram will cost $1 dollar. Grams will be sold throughout November 18th and delivered to classrooms on November 22nd.
Wednesday, November 13th
Shelter in Place Drill
Here are some things that might happen during a shelter-in-place drill:
- Find a secure room: Students and staff are instructed to go to a small, interior room with few or no windows. If there's a threat from a person, choose the most secure room.
- Secure the room: Close and lock windows, and cover them with blinds. If the room can't be locked, use furniture or other items to block access.
- Stay away from doors and windows: Avoid going near doors and windows.
- Maintain silence: Turn off lights and remain quiet.
- Shelter-in-place drills are often used when there's an emergency outside the school, like a national disaster, police operation, or hazardous materials.
Thursday, November 14th
Friday, November 15th
Updates/Highlights
November-Save the Date
Highlight of the Week: Happy School Psychologist Week! November 11-15th
Meet School Psychologist, Samantha Uribe
About me:
" I'm a momma to two toddlers. I was part of the VPA program Chula Vista Middle and High School".
Professional Fact: " I have a passion for supporting Multilingual learners and was part of the Partnering to Unify Education Services for Dual Language and English Learners (PUEDE) Grant during my graduate at San Diego State University". ~ Samantha Uribe
Meet School Psychologist, Alexa Corrales
"I really enjoy museums of art. I've driven cross country from Boston to San Diego".
Professional Facts: " I am bilingual and can assess in both English and Spanish" ~ Alexa Corrales
Thank you to our Wonderful School Psychologist for all their hard work and dedication in supporting ALL students at Rogers!!
Rogers SEL School-Wide Activity of the week!
Rogers FULLTIME Counselor beginning November 4th
Meet our School Counselor, Ms. Valerie Gonzalez
It is with GREAT news that I share with you the change in Ms. Valerie Gonzalez schedule. School Counselors play an integral part of our students education and their emotional well-being. Starting November 4th, Ms. Gonzalez will now be at Rogers 5 days a week. Here is a little bio:
Hello! My name is Valerie Gonzalez, the school counselor here at Rogers Elementary. I started last school year as a part time counselor, but I am super excited to be here to support your student/s full time. As the school counselor I focus on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) the process through which students acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions.
I feel like I have the BEST job! I love my students, and I'm fully committed to see them succeed.
I looking forward to having a great year!
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