Rowayton Elementary School

As we close out the year, we want to recognize the continued support of our families. It is especially during this time of year when the closeness of our school community shines.

Warmest wishes for a joyous holiday season and New Year!

This past spring our School Governance Council introduced the Legathy Pathway Project. This project will increase safety by improving our front path and walkways. The front path is a high traffic area used daily by our bus riders, walkers, and visitors. The project will also create multiple unique learning spaces around our campus with the installation of benches.

In a short amount of time we raised $45,000. Now we need to reach our final goal of $75,000 so that we can have the path and benches installed this spring.

There will be some upcoming opportunities to donate or fundraise during November and December These include:

• Legacy Pathway Project donation table at the Rowayton Turkey Trot
• Literacy NIght Bake Sale and Raffle
• Holiday SIng Along Raffle

You can always make a cash or check donation directly to school. Please share this project with your family and friends. Thank you for your support.

You can purchase Rowayton Spirit Wear and the PTA will make sure you get it in time for break. The items can be delivered to your child in discreet packaging or you can pick it up at the office.

https://www.rowaytonpta.org/store

Many of our teachers have instagram accounts. This is one of the best ways to get a quick peak at what is happening weekly at school. Our Library Media Specialist, Miss Curri, has recently started an account. Follow her at @rowaytonrocks_librarymedia

Our Social Emotional Learning teacher, Mrs. Lang, posts wonderful photos and ideas. She has many followers but we are trying to boost her to 500 followers! Please help us do that by following Mrs. Lang at @rowaytonrocks_sel

Follow @rowaytonelem for whole school updates from administration.

Join us for a Bridgeport Islanders hockey game on Saturday, January 27th and raise money for Rowayton School! Ticket price includes an Islander’s hat! Purchase tickets here:

https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/rowayton

Rowayton Elementary is searching for additional full time help during daily lunch and recess shifts. Applications for these positions can be found at the Norwalk Public Schools website. The position is every school day from 11:00am - 2:00pm. Responsibilities include supporting students and promoting safety during lunch and recess shifts for grades K through 5. If you or someone you know might be interested, please call the school or fill out an online application.

Good attendance gives your child the best chance to be successful at school. We understand that sometimes children are sick and cannot be at school, but it is important for them to attend each day they are able. Students are considered chronically absent by the State of Connecticut when they have missed 10% of the current days of school. The total includes both excused and unexcused absences. Students with even more absences are considered dangerously absent.

In order to support our community with attendance, we will be sending letters to families of students that are currently considered chronically absent each month. Please contact the office if you have any questions or if there is anything we can do to support you in ensuring that your child is at school. You can always contact our school nurse if you have any questions about your child's health. Please note that if your child is absent for reasons other than illness, the absences will likely be recorded as unexcused. Teachers may only provide school work for students who absent due to quarantine or other special circumstances.

December 25 through January 1: Holiday Recess