LRE Family Update
April & May 2024
A Message from Principal Payne . . .
Hello Logan-Rogersville Elementary Families,
And just like that...here we are in the 4th quarter and prepping for our final days of instruction, end-of year assessments, and fun upcoming activities. We have a lot happening during the 4th quarter including 3rd grade's music program, 2nd grade's field trip to Wonder Works, 3rd grade's field trip to Fantastic Caverns, Field Day and Bump-Up Day. See the detailed list below of events.
I want to thank everyone for coming out to our first annual LRE Family Night! The event was a HUGE success. Our full parking lots, busy hallways, and family engagement included in the activities outlined on students' passports are all a true testament to this. We loved having our students and their families in our building, showcasing learning, and participating in activities during this event. We cannot wait to continue this event each year and appreciate the feedback we heard in making it an even bigger success in the future.
End-of-year assessment season is just a few weeks away. Students will be completing their end-of-year iReady assessment in both reading and math to show the growth they have made this school year. They will also be participating in district reading and math screeners one-on-one with their teacher as another layer of evidence in students learning and growth. Our 3rd graders will also be taking the MAP Test (state assessment) the week of April 29th. See MAP Test section below for more information. The most important thing you can do as parents in prepping your students for the assessment season ahead is encouraging students to do their best. This is their time to shine and show what they know.
Attendance matters up until the very last day of school! Attendance means being at school every day, on time, all day. We love to see your child at school each day. We love for them to be included in the learning process from start to finish. We need your continued support with this. Please make school attendance a top priority for your child and let us know how we can best support you.
Thank you for the support you show our students, staff, and school!
Sincerely,
Principal Payne
Important Upcoming Dates:
APRIL
Character Word of the Month: TRUSTWORTHY
- April 1 - NO SCHOOL for students/Professional Learning Day for staff
- April 8 - Solar Eclipse Viewing (district communication to come)
- April 10 - LR School Board Meeting at Central Office at 7PM
- April 16 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Wonder Works (Ashley, Carrier, Morrison, Wood)
- April 18 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Wonder Works (Crawford, Hatch, Mather, Reno, Ruehling)
- April 19 - Care to Learn $1 Hat Day
- April 23 - $0.25 Book Sale
- April 24 - LR Follow the Leader World Record Event (district communication to come)
- April 25 - 3rd Grade Music Program at LRHS at 6:30PM
- April 29-30 - MAP ELA Testing (3rd grade only)
MAY
Character Word of the Month: DEPENDABLE
- May 1-2 - MAP Math Testing (3rd grade only)
- May 6-10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 7 - LRE Track & Field Day
- May 8 - LR PTA Meeting in the LRE Commons at 6:30PM
- May 14 - LRE Track & Field Make-Up Date
- May 15 - LR School Board Meeting at Central Office at 7PM
- May 16 - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Fantastic Caverns (Arnall, Dedmon, Pope, Schneider)
- May 17 - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Fantastic Caverns (Dery, McKinney, Todd, Wolff)
- May 21 - Bump Up Day/Half Day/Dismissal at 12:50PM/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
MAP Testing
3rd Grade Parents - Mark your calendars! 3rd graders will be taking the MAP Test (state assessment) on the mornings of April 29th & 30th (ELA - Reading) and May 1st & 2nd (Math). A parent letter Q&A with details will be sent home paper copy, but can also be referred to HERE. Please contact your child's teacher with any specific questions you may have.
REGISTER HERE by May 15th.
WHEN
- May 28 – June 27 / Monday - Thursday from 8:00am – 3:45pm
WHERE
- Grades K-2 will attend the LR Primary / Grades 3-6 will attend the LR Upper Elementary
WHO CAN ATTEND?
- Any student entering kindergarten through 6th grade
- Logan-Rogersville students, students in other districts, homeschool students, private school students...ANYONE can come to Summer School at LR!
WHY ATTEND SUMMER SCHOOL?
- Summer School is focused on improving math and reading skills
- A great opportunity to extend learning over the summer
- Kindergartners can become familiar and comfortable with school
- A wonderful enrichment opportunity for all ages
- Taught by experienced LR Primary, Elementary, and Upper Elementary teachers
- Weekly Special Classes (example: Music, Art and/or PE)
- Elementary Library & Book Mobile routes scheduled each week
SUMMER SCHOOL BEFORE SCHOOL CATCARE
- Before School CatCare starts at 7:00 am and costs $2 per child per day.
- Registration is required if your child was not registered for CatCare during the 2023-24 school year. Click HERE to register.
- After School CatCare will not be available during the summer.
TRANSPORTATION
- Shuttle stop bus service will be provided.
- Special transportation will be provided for students eligible for extended school year services.
Headphones Required
Just a reminder that all students need a pair of headphones at school with them everyday. Please check with your student to ensure they have a working pair here at school with them. Headphones are used daily with technology during reading and math stations, for district testing, and in library/computer class. Having headphones available helps students' days run smoothly while keeping classrooms comfortable and conducive to learning. This LINK takes you to an example pair that we have found are durable, cost efficient, and last. Thank you for supporting your child's learning here at school.
Notes from Our Nurse
Click HERE for information and updates from Nurse Tiffany in the LRE Nurse's Office.
A Note from Our School Counselor
A Note from the Library
A Note from the Music Room
The last two months have been so busy!! The second graders learned about the four instrument families and the Baroque Period with composers: Vivaldi, Bach, and Handel.
The third graders learned about the Classical Period with composers: Beethoven, Mozart, and Haydn. They also worked on learning and memorizing the songs for their concert!
We received a HUGE blessing from the LR Foundation in the form of a grant for 15 instruments to use in the music room---xylophones, metallophones, and glockenspiels!! They are so fun and are an amazing learning tool!
During the next two months, we will be using these instruments even more as we compose rhythms and melodies! We will also use classroom percussion instruments, Boomwhackers, body percussion, and do lots of singing!!
Third Grade Concert
The third graders will present their Concert on April 25. Here is the information you need to know...
Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the LRHS Auditorium
The kids need to wear their class t-shirts and jeans or pants. They will need to arrive no later than 6:20 PM. They can arrive earlier, but will need to stay with parents until dismissed to join their teachers at 6:20.
A Note from the Art Room
Hello LRE Families,
We have a lot of amazing projects to wrap up for April and May! Second grade has been working on dyeing fabric using traditional Japanese Shibori techniques with indigo dye. We will continue looking at different types of textile art and even get a chance to use the sewing machines to make a pillow using their dyed fabric. After we wrap up textiles Second grade will be experimenting with a variety of media in our last big project. They will get to try out a fun watercolor technique using salt to create an underwater effect. We will be looking at different strange underwater animals from around the world and then students will design their own sea creature.
In Third grade students will be starting their big textile project soon. They have been very excited knowing that this project is coming up! We will be making our own stuffed animals in class. Students will start with an original drawn design and then use fabric and felt to create their stuffed animals. They will get a chance to use the sewing machine in this process. To wrap up the year students will experiment with printmaking techniques. They will create their own logo using symbols and practice using printmaking tools and techniques.
Thank you all for coming out to family night and looking at all of the students’ amazing work! I know they were so proud to show off their creations. It has been a great year and I am so proud of all we have learned and accomplished. Thank you for all of your support!
Mrs. Fox
LRE Art Teacher
A Note from the PE Gym . . .
We had an AWESOME time in PE the last couple of months working on soccer and dancing, working with the parachute and learning about our muscles.
For the months of April and May we will be doing a spring health-related fitness assessment (The Pacer Test), golfing, going outside doing lifetime games and activities along with Track and Field Day preparation.
Field Day will be held on Tuesday, May 7th, and will be an all day event.
Please reach out if you would be interested in volunteering for this event.
Please be aware of when your child has PE and ensure they come prepared dressed in appropriate PE attire and tennis shoes.
Please feel free to contact me at sreeves@logrog.net if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Coach Reeves
Logan-Rogersville Elementary School
Email: bpayne@logrogstudents.net
Website: logrog.net
Location: 7297 East Farm Road 164, Rogersville, MO, USA
Phone: 417.882.2626
Twitter: @LRWildcats