Message from the Principal
Greetings Rothschild Elementary Families!
As we wrap up another busy October, we’re excited to welcome November! Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff. As we move into the colder months, please keep in mind the weather when preparing your student(s) for school. We aim to keep students outdoors as much as possible, so dressing them appropriately for varying temperatures is essential. In this newsletter, you’ll find a helpful guide on recommended clothing based on the forecast.
The end of the school day is a particularly busy time for students, teachers, and our front office staff. If there are any changes to your student’s transportation plans, we greatly appreciate receiving these updates by 3:00 PM. This helps us communicate changes to teachers and students efficiently, ensuring a smoother dismissal process for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and support in this matter.
Thank You!
Ted Aleckson
NOVEMBER IMPORTANT DATES
Monday, November 4
- No School
- Parent/Teacher Conferences (11:30am-7:30pm)
Wednesday, November 6
- Be Amazing Club
Monday, November 11
- Art Club
Monday, November 18
- PTO meeting
- Be Amazing Club
- Art Club
Tuesday, November 19
- 4th and 5th grade to Senior High for school play
Monday, November 25
- Art Club
Wednesday, November 27 thru Friday November 29
- No School (Thanksgiving break)
SAVE THE DATE!!! A GLANCE INTO DECEMBER!!
- Thursday December 12th - MUSIC CONCERTS
- First Grade: 5:00 PM
- Third Grade: 6:00 PM
- Fifth Grade: 7:00 PM
WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL
Monday December 23rd - Wednesday January 1st
School Resumes Thursday January 2nd
COLDER WEATHER AHEAD
Before we know it, there will be snow falling from the sky and children excited to build snow people and forts. Below is the temperature guide that is used to ensure that students are dressed appropriately for recess. Please note that snowpants, boots, hats, gloves/mittens and jackets are required for all 3K-5 students from the first snowfall until all snow is gone from the playground area. If your child(ren) is in need of these items, please consider looking for them now as they tend to disappear fast from stores. If your family needs assistance obtaining these items, please reach out to your child's teacher, Ms. Gilmore, Ms. Gillick, or Ms. Schlagenhaft to connect you with community resources.
ROTHSCHILD ELEMENTARY PTO
Our school offers many opportunities for parent/guardian involvement. The Rothschild PTO invites parents/guardians to participate in programs, raises funds, and provides an avenue for parents/guardians and teachers to work and socialize with each other. Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend Rothschild PTO meetings and help with special projects whenever possible. Rothschild PTO meetings are generally held on the second Monday of the month in the Rothschild Elementary School Conference Room #211. Meetings are held from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. There is an opening for a Volunteer Coordinator for our PTO. Please contact our Rothschild PTO President, Erin Rajek, for more information at erinrajek@gmail.com
MEETING DATES
6:00PM - 7:00PM
CONFERENCE ROOM 211
AUGUST 12
SEPTEMBER 9
OCTOBER 14
NOVEMBER 18
DECEMBER 9
JANUARY 13
FEBRUARY 10
MARCH 10
APRIL 14
MAY 12
DCE NUTRITION SERVICES
View our Nutrislice Menu for all school meal choices.
Remember to make deposits for your child(rens) accounts. Have them bring in cash or check in a deposit envelope with their name, ID number, and deposit amount and drop it in the deposit box or turn it into the office at their school. Otherwise, go to www.MySchoolBucks.com to complete a direct deposit.
ROTHSCHILD ELEMENTARY ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES
ATTENDANCE
When a child is absent, a parent/guardian should call school 715-359-3186, press 1 for attendance voicemail, by 9:00 a.m. to inform the office that the child will not be in attendance. If a family does not call to inform school about a student’s absence, the school will make a reasonable attempt to reach a parent/guardian at home or work. If the office is not able to contact a parent to get an explanation for an unreported absence, the absent child will be recorded as “unexcused”. Police/SRO Zwicky may be called if we are concerned with the safety of the child. After a student has been absent, he or she should bring to school a written excuse signed by a parent/guardian. For doctor or dentist appointments, please bring a slip from their office to have the appointment considered as a medical excuse. Absences beyond five per semester may need a doctor’s excuse. The only excused absences are those due to illness of the student, death in the family, a doctor or dentist appointment that cannot be scheduled after school hours, or whenever the principal considers that exemption from attendance is in the best interest of the student.
STUDENTS WHO ARE TARDY
Children who arrive at school after the attendance bell (8:45AM) will be considered tardy. When such cases occur, parents/guardians should check their child into the office and state the reason for the tardiness. The attendance secretary will make the necessary changes in the school attendance report.
STUDENTS LEAVING SCHOOL EARLY
At times, it may be necessary for you to schedule an appointment or an emergency occurs which requires an early release of your child(ren). Please send a note to school informing the teacher of the early release. Parents/Guardians picking up students during the school day must always check in at the school office and sign him/her out. The teacher will then be contacted to dismiss the student. Parents/Guardians may not remove students from a classroom, lunchroom, playground or location other than the office. Students will not be permitted to wait for parents/guardians in the parking lot or at a curbside location. This procedure will be followed for your child's protection.
CHANGES FOR STUDENT PICK-UP DURING THE DAY
If a parent/guardian needs to change the plan for pick-up/bus drop-off at the end of a day, the parent/guardian must call the office and notify the secretary by 3:00 PM. The secretary will relay the message to the teacher and the student. Do not email the child’s teacher or leave messages on their phone, as the teacher may not get the message before the end of the day.
WE INVITE YOU TO BE A VOLUNTEER AT OUR SCHOOL!
Every day, D.C. Everest volunteers make a huge impact on the educational experience of our students. Volunteers are welcome and greatly appreciated. Whether you are interested in a one-time, one-hour project or an ongoing opportunity, we will find something that fits your schedule, talents and desires.
We continually strive to build a culture of civic engagement across our K-12 curriculum and strengthen connections district wide through meaningful engagement. With safety as a top priority, D.C. Everest has updated how it approaches the use of volunteers who may work with our students. All school sites across the D.C. Everest Area School District (DCE) and Greenheck Fieldhouse Recreational Programming will utilize an automated volunteer management program called Volunteer Tracker to manage volunteer opportunities. Volunteer Tracker allows us to manage our volunteer program across the district, track and recognize the volunteer contributions of community members, send reminders to our volunteers/staff, and conduct criminal background screenings. A snapshot of the different levels of volunteer opportunities and an overview of the application and background check procedures associated with each is provided below. If you have questions about volunteer opportunities at a specific school, please contact the Rothschild Elementary School Office.
For in-depth information related to district volunteer opportunities and/or protocols, please visit the DCE Volunteer page https://www.dce.k12.wi.us/community/dce-evergreen-volunteers
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt.
Box Tops are worth $0.10 each, and they add up fast!
Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies, or experiences the kids love!
Download the Box Tops for Education: https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/get-the-app
Thank you for your participation! 😊
