Stevens' Scribbles
We are rounding the corner to the end of the year and even closer is the start of our M-Step testing. An M-Step Testing Letter was sent out similar to report cards and should have been found in your email. While this letter goes into more detail, the schedule can be found below.
I hope everyone had a relaxing and restful spring break!
Wyatt
6 Blue - Ella
Ella was nominated for Lightning Leader by our 6th-grade blue team. Outside of school, Ella enjoys basketball, painting, and running. Ella also ran cross country for Rolland-Warner and is doing track this spring.
When asked about her favorite class, Ella said it is Choir class with Mr. McDaniels.
Staff members say Ella is helpful to all students. Ella is helpful to all students; she’s enthusiastic about learning, kind, and a friend to everyone. Staff also describe Ella as being responsible and having a good work ethic.
Thank you, Ella, for being so helpful and kind here at Rolland-Warner!
6 Green - Hughey
Our 6th-grade green team nominated Clare for Lightning Leader. Clare enjoys participating in clubs that RW offers after school and has joined the American Sign Language (ASL) Club, Book Club, and Unity Club this year. Clare also enjoys roller skating, swimming at the Rec Center, and solving Rubik's cubes.
When asked if he has a favorite class or staff member, Clare said she doesn’t have a favorite, but she does love her outdoor education class because being outside and working in the forest “just feels like home”.
Staff members say that Clare takes initiative and is friendly to all staff and students, and they feel they can always count on Clare to do the right thing.
Thank you, Clare, for being someone we can count on at Rolland-Warner!
7 Blue - Antonia
Antonia is a 7th-grade student at Rolland-Warner who was nominated by our 7th-grade blue team. Outside of school, Antonia enjoys working on her art projects, and her favorite thing to draw right now is birds.
Teachers said they nominated Antonia because she is an outgoing, spirited young lady who can always be found helping others. She is always asking for more tasks to take on to help in the area of citizenship. Antonia is well-focused on her academics, and it serves her well as her grades are exemplary.
When asked who her favorite staff member is, Antonia said it is Mrs. Furneaux because she’s always so kind and caring toward her students.
Thank you, Antonia, for displaying such great examples of citizenship!
7 Green - Alexis
Alexis is a 7th-grade student on the 7th-grade Green Team at Rolland-Warner. Outside of school, Alexis stays busy playing softball, basketball, and volleyball.
When asked if she has a favorite class or staff member, Alexis said her favorite is Mrs. Hauxwell, and said that besides enjoying her ELA class, she is very, very funny and fun to talk to.
Staff members say Alexis is the kind of student who leads by example. She works hard in the classroom, always pushes herself to do her best, and she keeps that mindset both in class and on the court or the field. Her team of teachers said what helps her stand out is her willingness to help others, be it tutoring a classmate, helping a teacher, or cheering on her peers. Alexis is known for treating everyone with kindness and respect, making her a positive force in our school community!
Thank you, Alexis, for being such a great addition to R-W!
RW Support Staff - Mr. Betzold
Mr. Betzold was nominated by his colleagues as a Rolland-Warner for our April Lightning Leader. Mr. Betzold is one of our dedicated paraprofessionals and has been loving this job for 14 years now. Outside of school, Mr. Betzold keeps busy by working with the Lions Club of Metamora as well as organizing events that raise money for many of our local charities here in Lapeer.
Fun Facts: Did anyone know that Mr. Betzold once rode a bicycle across the state in one day? He started in Montague in the morning and ended in Bay City that night - 151 miles! Along with biking he also enjoys camping and hanging out with his children. Super Fun Fact: Mr. Betzold recently also started practicing with the Flint Rogues Rugby Club - so cool!
Staff members say that Mr. Betzold is someone they can count on no matter what. It doesn’t matter if he’s assigned the task or just sees that a colleague needs help; Mr. Betzold jumps in. Staff have noted that there have been many children throughout the years that have been tough, almost impossible to get through too, yet somehow Mr. Betzold always does; he just never gives up on a kid in need, and is the model of what, “Kids First”, should look like.
Thank you, Mr. Betzold, for keeping our “Kids First”, everyday, here at R-W!
RW Teacher - Mrs. Quinlan
Mrs. Quinlan was nominated by several staff members to represent the staff Lightning Leader. Mrs. Quinlan is in her 19th year of teaching and is also our Special Education Department Chair here at RW. She not only teaches her math classes but also pushes in to other rooms to help support many students and staff in our building.
When she’s not here at R-W making our students smarter, she loves playing softball, scuba diving, and skiing. Fun Fact: Mrs. Quinlan is a huge U of M fan, and they go to all of the home football games. She and her husband have been doing this tradition together since back when they attended the campus - GO BLUE!
Staff members say that Mrs. Quinlan is a wealth of knowledge, especially in different ways to engage and accommodate the many different learning styles represented in our building. She always works as a team to find solutions that work for all stakeholders and staff feel listened to when they come to Mrs. Quinlan for help. She listens, helps to diagnose, and then always checks back in to see how things are going.
Thank you, Mrs. Quinlan, for being such a dedicated teacher to our students and our staff!
Counselor's Corner
Ask your children about the presentations that our counselors and mental health therapists have been doing in their classes. These will continue and cover issues affecting our students' emotional well-being today. We are super excited to be reaching the students on a proactive basis.
In February we will start scheduling for the 2025-2026 school year already!!! Man does the year fly!!!
Reach out to us if we can be of any help!
John McCreedy - A-L; (810) 538-2339
Larry Hochman - M-Z; (810) 538-2338
Shannon Holley - Secretary; (810) 538-2334, Ext 223361
Mental Health Specialist
Kevin Knickerbocker - (810) 538-2334, Ext 223321
Interested in Employment with LCS?
The District is currently hiring for multiple vacancies in our support staff unit. We offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, reduced rates for employee childcare, free admission to athletic events and more! We are currently looking to fill full and part-time vacancies in the following areas:
- Bus Drivers
- Custodians
- Food Service
- Paraprofessionals
- Substitutes in all areas
Please click the link to see all our openings and start the application process. If you wish to learn more about the available positions or how to apply, please call the LCS Human Resource office at (810) 538-1609 or if interested in a position at RW call the office (810) 538-2334 and we can get you headed in the right direction!
Rolland-Warner Contact Information
Wyatt Stevens, Principal
Megan Parks, Associate Principal/Athletics
Kent Meister, Dean of Students
Amanda Turner, Lead Secretary
Susana Escamilla, Attendance/Athletics Secretary
Email: amanda.turner@lapeerschools.org
Website: rw.lapeerschools.org
Location: 3145 West Genesee Street, Lapeer, MI, USA
Phone: (810) 538-2334
Facebook: https://facebook.com/RollandWarnerMiddleSchool
Twitter: @Lapeerschools