OCTOBER

• 31 - Halloween *Classroom teachers will share Halloween plans with families

• 1 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice
• 4 - 4:00 PM - PTO Meeting in Rossman Collaborative Space
• 7 - 3:00-5:30 PM - PTO Butter Braid Fundraiser Pick Up
• 11 - 2:00 PM - 4th Grade Music Concert
• 13-22 - "Feed the Yeti" Non-Perishable Food Drive
• 27 - 2:00 PM - Early Dismissal/ End of Trimester
• 28-29 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday

DECEMBER

• 23-January 3 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Holiday

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!

Next PTO Meeting - November 4, 4:00 PM in the Rossman Collaborative Space

Please consider volunteering 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:

• Fundraiser distribution - November 7, 2:30-5:30 PM
• Elementary Carnival - March (date TBD)

Thank you!

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.

OCTOBER: Truth - debwewin

Truth is to know and understand all the seven teachings given to us by the Creator and to remain faithful to them. The Turtle represents truth because it is one of the oldest animals on our planet. The Turtle is grounded, methodical, careful, and attentive to details - important qualities for those who speak the truth. The laws of time and life are recorded on the back of the Turtle.

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!

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!

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!

Mrs. Jackson's 1st Grade

Mr. Nelson's 3rd Grade

Mr. Heimark's 5th Grade

Mrs. Nielson's 5th Grade

5th graders are creating some canvas masterpieces in art with Mrs. Klair!

**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

Call the Rossman office to report changes to your child's dismissal plan by 2:30 PM. Office staff will be sure the teacher receives the message.

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.

Rossman Office Phone: 218-847-9268

NEW in the Rossman Handbook this year: Expectations for student cell phone and smart watch usage in school.

Student cell phones and smart watches are not permitted during the school day. Cell phones and smart watches must be put away upon entrance to the building and stored until after the dismissal bell. Parents and guardians must contact the Rossman office with messages or communication with their students and students’ teachers. Cell phones, smart watches, or other electronic devices that are used in violation of this guideline may be removed from the student’s possession until the end of the school day.

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

• SAIL PROGRAM Information & Registration

Need a ride to activities or school? Call Becker County Transit 218-847-1674

• SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS

Flu Shot Clinics at Essentia

Click the link below for the Fall Community Education brochure!

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