MARCH

• 22 - 11:00-2:00 PM - Laker Elementary Carnival @ DLHS
• 24 - DLPS School Board Meeting

APRIL

• 4 - 7:30-8:15 AM - Breakfast Buddies - Student last names A-L

• 7 - 4:15 PM - PTO Meeting @ Rossman

• 11 - 7:30-8:15 AM - Breakfast Buddies - Student last names M-Z

• 15-17 - MCA Reading Test - Grades 3, 4, 5
• 18 - NO SCHOOL
• 22-24 - MCA Math Test - Grades 3, 4, 5
• 29-May 1 - MCA Science Test - Grade 5

MCA Testing Grades 3, 4, 5

Reading Grades 3, 4, 5 - April 15, 16, 17 (Make up April 21 & 25)

Math Grades 3, 4, 5 - April 22, 23, 24 (Make up April 25 & 28)

Science Grade 5 - April 29, 30, May 1 (Make up May 2 & 5)

May

• 2 - School "Lunch Hero Day"!
• 5-9 - Teacher Appreciation Week
• 7 - School Nurse Appreciation Day!
• 15 - 5:30 PM - "The Magic of Reading" Show - **More info coming soon!
• 20 - 2:00 PM - 5th Grade Promotion @ Holmes Theater

The Rossman community put on our most colorful, SpUnky, mismatched socks to spread awareness, show support, and advocate for our friends with Down Syndrome. Wearing mismatched socks CELEBRATES and honors their unique differences and abilities that make our world and school a brighter, better place!

It's HAPPY CART TIME! *2nd GRADE FAMILIES*

Hello 1st Grade Families!

Rossman PTO Staff Happy Cart is in an ongoing effort to make our teachers and staff feel loved and cared for this year.

The Happy Cart will be pushed down the halls one morning per month to allow teachers to grab a snack or treat. Each month, a different grade level will be responsible for “stocking” the cart.

This month, 1st GRADE is in charge of stocking the cart! This can be something simple like a box of granola bars, a bag of apples, or a pack of bubbl’r.

Please have your items in to the office by THURSDAY, MARCH 27. Happy Cart deliveries will be made the morning of March 28.

Attached is a sign-up genius for snack, treat, and drink options. If you would like to provide an alternate item, please note what you are bringing.

Thank you for considering supporting this PTO initiative and taking the opportunity to spoil our teachers for all the hard work they put toward our children every day!

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!

Mr. Nelson's 3rd Grade

Starting this month, a student will be drawn for a Perfect Attendance Award for zero absences the week prior. Bluebird Books, LLC has generously donated gift cards for the student recognized for perfect attendance. Many Thanks to our friends at Bluebird Books!

PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARD:

JOCELYN FARBER

Congratulations! 🎉

We are setting READING GOALS this month! Check out the March Reading Calendar and talk with your students about their goal for number of books and mintues they read! Let's go!!

Thank you, families, for your support at home!

Next PTO Meeting - April 7, 4:15 PM @ Rossman Collaborative Space

Would YOU like to volunteer 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:

• Elementary Carnival - March

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.

Wisdom: nibwaakawin ( nib wah kuh win )

Beaver: amik (uh-mik’)

Wisdom - nibwaakawin

The beaver represents wisdom because he uses his natural gift wisely for his survival. The beaver also alters his environment in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way for the benefit of his family. To cherish knowledge is to know wisdom. Use your inherent gifts wisely and live your life by them. Recognize your differences and those of others in a kind and respectful way. Continuously observe the life of all things around you. Listen with clarity and a sound mind. Respect your own limitations and those of all of your surroundings. Allow yourself to learn and live by your wisdom.

March Moon: Onaabani Giizis (Oh-nah-bon-e) Snow Crust Moon

- DROP OFF REMINDER -

Parents/Guardians, please remain in your vehicle in the drop off lane in the morning. If your student needs assistance to exit the vehicle, please park and get out to assist them. We want to keep the traffic flowing seamlessly in the half-circle drive in the morning. Thank you for your cooperation!

- BUS PASSES REMINDER -

Parents/ Guardians,

Please call the district office and speak to Kathy Boelter in transportation if your student needs a bus pass. The Rossman office does not administer bus passes; all requests must go through the transportation department. 218-847-9271.

Thank you!

**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

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.

Please call the Rossman office by 2:30 PM to communicate any dismissal changes.

Rossman Office Phone: 218-847-9268

Thank you!

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

Grades 4-6 Hello Little Laker Elementary Track Families!

We are looking forward to another exciting season of Elementary Track! Here are a few things to know:

1. Sign up through DLCCC:

www.dlhttps://www.dlccc.org/the-center/

• Click on “Classes & Activities”

• Then “Sports & Recreation”

• Then choose “Spring Sports” & scroll down to Elementary Track Grades 4-6

1. Practices Mondays & Wednesdays: 4/21/2025-5/07/2025

• We start by meeting on the WEST side of the HOME bleachers, away from the concession stand. (We do this to make sure we are not in the way for our Middle School or HS Track programs).

• Mini Track & Field Meet: our last practice day. Details TBD.

• Our High School athletes help run this fun event, so as the date approaches, we will be sending information home or announcing updates on REMIND.

• This is a FOR FUN event. We encourage students to TRY at least 3 events (at least 1 running event would be great!)

1. Parents: Sign up for updates from coaches on the app REMIND

• https://www.remind.com/join/dlelmtrack

Goals for Elementary Track & Field:

• Introduce kids to track & field events and hopefully grow our future Laker Track & Field teams!

• Meet new friends and maybe future running pals!

• Most important: to HAVE FUN!

Contact the coaches:

• Kari Swoboda: kswoboda@detlakes.k12.mn.us

• Cami Eckhoff: ceckhoff@detlakes.k12.mn.us

• Lexie Woinarowicz

Click the link below for the Winter/Spring 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