The Rossman Report
Family Newsletter - Week of March 25 & April 1
Join Our Staff!
Immediate Opening - Special Education Paraprofessional
We are looking for caring, dedicated people to join our paraprofessional team! Full time position with benefits.
To apply, click this LINK and scroll to find Rossman.
Call the Rossman office if you have any questions!
Upcoming Dates & Events
MARCH
- 26 - 3:00-5:30 PM - Pizza Fundraiser Pick Up
- 27 - EARLY DISMISSAL - 2:00 PM
- 28-April 1 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
APRIL
- 1 - NO SCHOOL - Last Day of Spring Break
- 3 - National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
- 4 - National School Librarian Appreciation Day
- 12 - 7:30-8:15 AM BREAKFAST BUDDIES Last Names A-
- 15-17 MCA READING TESTING: Grades 3, 4, 5
- 18 - 9:00-11:00 AM 1st Grade Field Trip to Lakeshirts
- 19 - 7:30-8:15 AM - BREAKFAST BUDDIES
- 22-24 MCA MATH TESTING: Grades 3, 4, 5
- 29 - 9:30 AM - 1st Grade Field Trip to Holmes Theater
- 29-May 1 MCA SCIENCE TESTING: Grade 5
MAY
- Save the Date: 5th Grade Graduation May 21, 2:00 PM @ Holmes Theater
MCA Testing
April 15-17: Grades 3, 4, 5 - READING
April 22-24: Grades 3, 4, 5 - MATH
April 29-May 1: Grade 5 - SCIENCE
Rossman Celebrates WDSD - ROCK YOUR SOCKS!
World Down Syndrome Day was March 21, and we celebrated our friends with Rock Your Socks Day!
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 Awards!
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
Mrs. McCollum's 1st Grade
Mrs. Braaten's Kindergarten
Mr. Nelson's 3rd Grade
Mrs. Judisch's 3rd Grade
PRINCIPAL SPOTLIGHTS
We celebrate these students deserving of a PRINCIPAL SPOTLIGHT this week!
Teachers nominate students to be recognized that demonstrate...
Exemplary Character ~ Excellence in the Classroom ~ Leadership Among Peers
Congratulations! We are very proud of you!
PTO Pizza Fundraiser TOP SELLERS!
Rossman students sold 1,946 pizzas for our PTO Pizza Fundraiser! That's AMAZING! Thank you, families, for participating in the fundraiser.
REMINDER: Pizza Pick Up is March 26, 3:00-5:30 PM
The Top Ten Sellers of our Spring PTO Pizza Fundraiser:
Emma Weum -- #1 Seller!
Leah Dahring
Hayden Folken
Avery Belland
David Tiffany
Brecktin Hamilton
Mya Fradenburgh
Ares Martin
Ariella Wilson
Zane Eidenschink
Top Selling Classrooms:
Mrs. Hanninen's 5th Grade - 1st Place
Mr. Whiting's 3rd Grade- 2nd Place
Mrs. Richter's Kindergarten - 3rd Place
Seven Grandfather Teachings - APRIL
April - Love: zaagidwin (zaa’ -zhwa-gwin)
Eagle: Migizi (meh-ghi- si’ )
American Indian Education Events
Drum & Dance!
Wednesdays & Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 in the Old Roosevelt Elementary gym.
Ojibwe Quiz Bowl
Ojibwe quiz bowl is a team that learns language and culture written in various books. To test their knowledge, competitions are held by each school throughout the year. Being Native American is not a requirement. All who would like to learn are free to join. Contact Melyssa Belland mbelland@detlakes.k12.mn.us for more information.
Eagle Feather Ceremony
Join us to help celebrate our graduating seniors on Wednesday, May 8th, 5 pm @ DLHS
American Indian Education Department
Joe Carrier, Coordinator - jcarrier@detlakes.k12.mn.us
Melanie Holmquist, College & Career Facilitator - mholmquist@detlakes.k12.mn.us
Shelley Skarie, Family Liaison - sskarie@detlakes.k12.mn.us
March Reading Calendar
Keep up the reading at home and track your students' minutes on our monthly Reading Calendar. Students return the Reading Calendars in to the library at the end of the month and have a chance to win a book!
Office Notes & Reminders
Student Safety Note: Be Prepared to Show Your ID
To ensure student safety, our office staff may ask a person picking up a student during the school day to produce a form of ID. If the person is NOT a parent/guardian or emergency contact, the student will not be released until the parent/guardian can verify permission.
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!
3:25 PM - Dismissal
If you need to pick up your student early, please plan to pick students up before 3:00 PM or wait until parent pick up at 3:25 PM.
Call the Rossman office by 2:30 PM to report changes to your child's dismissal plan. Office staff will be sure the teacher receives the message.
My student will be absent. How do I report attendance? 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.
Call the office with messages 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
Can I visit my child's classroom? 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.
SUMMER SAIL
Link to the Summer Sail brochure.
Link to Summer Sail REGISTRATION FORM
Community Happenings & Events
Kids Easter Fun Day!LINK
Saturday, March 23rd
10:00 AM Free Family Movie “HOP” at Odyssey Cinema 7
11:30am-1:30pm Photos with The Easter Bunny, Kids Crafts, and more fun!
The Spring Market Shops Link
Saturday, March 23rd
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Vendors & Fresh Market Items
Lake Region Home & Sports Show LINK
Saturday, March 23 9-5PM
Sunday, March 24 11-4PM
Kent Freeman Sports Arena
DL Community Education Winter/Spring Brochure
Activities & Opportunities for Youth & Families
25th Annual Job Fair! LINK
Wednesday, April 3rd
2:-5:30 PM at MState
Over 50 employers and free tax prep is available!
Aeromodelers Swap & Show
Saturday, April 6th
10 AM - 4 PM
Washington Square Mall
Maple Syrup Festival! LINK
Saturday, April 13th
Vergas Event Center
Events throughout the day starting with a pancake feed from 7:30-11AM
Holmes Spun Theater LINK
Thursday, April 18th - Saturday April, 20th
Come see your community members in action!
Performances each day. Tickets are adults $18 & Students $9.
United Way of Becker County Everyday Hero Award LINK
Thursday, April 25th, 5-6:30 PM
Holiday Inn Detroit Lakes - Tickets are $25
Nominations due April 1.
Track & Field - Grades 4, 5, 6
Track & Field Registration Link: https://www.dlccc.org/register.html
Speed & Agility Camps
Registration Link: https://truesportsperformance.com/performance-training
Rossman PTO Info
Join the Rossman PTO!
If you can't make every meeting, that's okay!
Are you interested in volunteering for an event? Email rossmanpto@detlakes.k12.mn.us
Information about Rossman PTO:
Next Meeting - APRIL 8 4:00 PM in the Rossman Collaborative SpacePurpose - To support the community of Rossman Elementary
Fundraisers - Butter Braids in the Fall; Pizza in early Spring. Funds are used to support field trips and special events, as well as provide extra funding for teachers and classrooms.
Family Connection - The PTO plans family events at Rossman to help foster a strong home-to-school connection. PTO also supports new families in acclimating to the school community. If you are new to Rossman and would like to be connected with a mentor family, please contact the school office.
Staff Appreciation Activities - On several occasions throughout the school year, PTO provides a meal or snack as a gesture of appreciate to teachers and staff. These events always lift spirits and strengthen our community!
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
Shop for Laker Gear
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
Twitter: @DLPublicSchools