CP News for September 19 , 2024

We hope to see you tonight for our Fall Family Gathering. Due to potential stormy weather, we are moving the event indoors. We welcome families to still enjoy outside playgrounds as weather permits. There will be STEM activities in the Media Center, food in the cafeteria, activities in the gym and the optional Title 1 meeting at 6:15pm in the Spark Lab.

Roseville Area Schools values the partnership between school and home. We have conferences early in the school year to build relationships, share goals and ensure the school year is a success for each child both academically and socially.

Our conferences will be on October 10 and 15. Thank you to families who signed up at last week's Open House event. If you were not able to do so then, here are directions:

1. Go to https://www.myconferencetime.com/centralpark/

2. Click on the name of your child’s teacher.

3. Select the desired date/time for your conference by clicking on “Sign Up.”

4. Submit the requested information.

If you have several children attending our school, click on “Register for Multiple Conferences” on the top left and follow the prompts to schedule your children. After you schedule a conference online, the date and time are reserved for you. If you entered your email address correctly, you will receive email confirmation of your conference.

You will also receive an email reminder the day before the conference. Online sign up will be available until October 4th.

Connect with us at school if you would like assistance with this process. It's important to us that we connect with each child and their family!

Picture Day is coming on September 25, 2024! For more information about Picture Day, check out the flyer in your students Thursday Folder or visit: https://schools.lifetouch.com/for-your-families/. Call the school office 651-481-9951 for the code.

School success goes hand in hand with good attendance. Research shows that consistent attendance at school correlates with student achievement. Therefore, we want to do all we can to ensure children are in school as much as possible. Attending school regularly helps children feel better about school—and themselves. Start building this habit in preschool so they learn right away that going to school on time every day is important. Good attendance will help children graduate from high school and do well in college and at work. Our hope is to partner with families to remove barriers so students can be in school as much as possible.

We also know there will be days when your child will miss school, especially if they’re sick. Missing school when you’re sick is OK. In fact, children should stay home when they are sick. The goal is for students to be in school 95% of the time. That means your student would miss 8 days or less for the entire school year.

Here are some things you can do to help:

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine.
• Avoid medical appointments and extended trips when school is in session.
• Don’t let your child stay home unless they are truly sick. Keep in mind complaints of a stomachache or headache can be a sign of anxiety and not a reason to stay home.
• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make your child feel comfortable and excited about learning.

Here are some additional reminders regarding attendance:

• If your child has a doctor appointment, please bring them back to school after the appointment if possible.
• Excused absences include, but are not limited to: illness, doctors appointments, religious holidays, family emergency, and funerals.
• Unexcused absences include, but are not limited to: oversleeping, missing the bus, no transportation.
• There are also times students miss school due to family events. Some examples include cultural celebrations, weddings, funerals, graduations, and vacations. Up to five Family Event days will be excused. Day 6+ would be unexcused. Families could choose to take students out of school for family leave, but these days would be unexcused absences.

Thank you for all you do to support getting your child to school each day. Higher attendance equals higher student achievement! Thank you in advance for your support and partnership.

Roseville Area Schools implemented a new transportation routing system this summer to enable easier route updates, fewer delays, and streamlined communications with families. During this conversion we have also been shifting some bus stops to corners within a reasonable distance while considering student safety.

The conversion hasn’t occurred without challenges. We are aware we inadvertently have stops on busy streets that don’t meet our standards. Many daycare or alternate addresses did not convert from the old system to the new one and these addresses had to be set up manually. We have also encountered difficulties with some of our specialized transportation. Add to this an exceptional amount of ongoing road construction and it has made for the perfect storm.

We ask for your patience as we address and resolve the remaining issues. If you need to request a change to a bus stop or if you no longer require transportation services, please email us at transportation@isd623.org or call us at 651-635-1638. Please be prepared to provide the following information:

• Student Name

• Student ID

• Reason for the request (for example, relocation, change in transportation needs)

Please note that we are processing requests as quickly as possible. You will receive updates and information about any changes via email, so please ensure that your contact details are current. This includes verifying that your most recent telephone number and email address are on file to ensure you receive all necessary communications promptly.

The safety of our students is our highest priority, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this transition.

To apply today, CLICK HERE!

September 20- Grade 5/6 Biking to Central Park 10:30-2:00

September 24- KDTN- Scierka to HANC 9:20-10:30

Gr. 2- Nordick to HANC 1:10-2:40

September 25- Picture Day

KGTN- Nolde to HANC 9:20-10:30

Gr. 2- Turner to HANC 1:10-2:40

September 26-KGTN- Bell to HANC 9:20-10:30

Gr. 2-Sirovy to HANC 1:1-2:40

September 27- Panther Pride Assembly 9:30

Hold and Fire Drills 2:30

October 10 or 15 - Conferences

October 16-18 - No School

We’re one week away from the annual Roseville Area Schools Foundation 2024 Fall Fundraiser, which will take place Thursday, September 26, 5:30 p.m. at the Roseville Cedarholm Golf Course Community Building.

The event will feature a variety of fundraising activities including gift card pulls, a silent auction, and direct donation opportunities. Proceeds from the event will benefit a new Roseville Area Schools Foundation Relief Fund, which provides emergency funding to support students’ success in school and to eliminate opportunity gaps.

You will have an opportunity to hear from a number of representatives from the district including Superintendent Jenny Loeck, Senator Claire Oumou Verbeten, Foundation Chair Kezia Reeder, District Social Worker Peggy McLafferty-Yares, and representatives from the Office of Equity and Innovation.

Please consider giving back to make a direct impact for our students. This is a pay as you are event with a suggested donation of $35.

The M Health Fairview Roselawn Clinic, is hosting their second community back to school vaccine event on Saturday, September 21st from 9 AM to 1 PM at M Health Fairview Roselawn Clinic. They will provide free immunizations to children at risk of exclusion from school because they have not had the required vaccines. All children ages 5 to 18 are welcome regardless of insurance or documentation status. If you are in need of support in scheduling for immunizations please contact our school social worker, Maria Hughes, maria.hughes@isd623.org, and 651-259-6762.

Keystone is pleased to announce our Free Farmers Markets for September! At these drive-through events, Keystone will provide free fruits and vegetables to each household. All are welcome. No registration is required.

Keystone’s September Free Farmers Markets:

• Friday, September 20 at Allianz Field (400 Snelling Ave N, St Paul 55104)

All events take place from 10 a.m.-12 noon. Walkers and bikers are welcome too!

Looking for fun Roseville Area Schools apparel? Choose from this selection of limited edition shirts! Your purchase will support Roseville Area Schools Community Education programs and services.

🔺 Heather black long sleeve ($20)

🔺 Heather red long sleeve ($20)

🔺 Gray short sleeve with school mascots ($15)

These shirts are a soft, comfortable tri-blend fabric (50/37/13 poly/cotton/rayon) in a unisex fit. Sizes are available in adult S - 3XL and youth S - XL.

Orders are due by October 4, 2024. ⏰ 🗓️ Shirt orders will arrive near the end of October! To place an order, call 651-604-3770 or CLICK HERE.

Got a little artist at home turning every corner into their personal gallery? It’s time for their creativity to meet the vibrant world of Young Rembrandts! Watch in awe as their pencils whirl across the paper, drawing everything from yummy taffy apples to charming seasonal scarecrows, and bunnies full of sass. We are even sprinkling a bit of Van Gogh magic with some vibrant sunflower sketches. Embark on an artistic adventure filled with colors and imagination they’ll absolutely adore.

Offered for grades K- 6 at all elementary schools this fall! Dates and times vary by school.

Click HERE to register, or call 651-604-3770 📲

Do you have children ages 5 and under? Check out the Roseville Early Childhood Program's FREE toy lending library! 😊 Individuals, families, and childcare providers can check out a wide variety of toys, books, puzzles, and parenting resources at no cost. Borrow the items for a few weeks, then return them and check out new ones!

This library promotes sustainability, increased access to toys and resources, and healthy child development. ♻️ These toys can help children practice social-emotional skills, fine motor skills, literacy and more - all while saving caregivers from constantly buying new toys as their children age and outgrow them. ✅

The toy library can be found in our Early Childhood Center at Parkview (701 County Road B W, Roseville). 📍

CLICK HERE to learn more and view current hours! 📲

This program offers a crash course in coding your own games on Scratch. Students will create and develop 3-4 basic games while learning many foundational computer science skills with boundless potential for creativity and expansion. Apply your Scratch coding skills to robotics or continue creating games. Test your robots by solving specific challenge problems generated during the program!

Offered for grades 1- 6 at most elementary schools this fall! Dates and times vary by school.

CLICK HERE to register, or call 651-604-3770 📲