Rock River Intermediate Newsletter
October 2020
Rock River Intermediate Mission
To inspire and empower students' growth through collaboration, positive relationships, and high expectations.
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Dear Rock River families...
During these times of stress and facing the unknown it becomes even more important to work together. The staff at Rock River is so thankful for the support, patience, and kindness of the families of our students. Your willingness to be flexible as we navigate new territory is so appreciated!
Sincerely,
Melinda Myers, Rock River Principal
Sarah Leisses, Rock River Assistant Principal
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Fall Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences
Fall parent-teacher conferences will be done virtually by phone or virtual meeting for all students. The conference window will be October 19th through October 30th. We will let families know how to schedule the conference with your child's classroom teacher very soon.
Tips from our Literacy Coach
Watch this video to meet Beth and find out some ways she might be able to support you and your child.
Mask washing reminder
Thank you families for your continued support with student mask-wearing. Just as important as mask-wearing is regular mask washing. You can include your mask with your regular laundry. Use regular laundry detergent and the warmest appropriate water setting for the cloth used to make the mask. If you are using a dryer, use the highest heat setting and leave the mask in the dryer until it is completely dry. Another option is air-drying the mask. Lay the mask out or hang and allow it to completely dry. If possible, place the mask in direct sunlight to dry.
Not sure when to keep your child home? Read below:
Thank you for being so cautious in sending your children to school. I know many of you have kept your child home with cold or allergy symptoms when in other years you would have sent them to school. We really do appreciate your caution.
If you need to report that a child will be home with possible COVID-19 symptoms, is being tested for COVID-19, or is being quarantined or isolated for any reason, or if you are not sure whether or not to send your child to school, please call the Rock River office (920) 324-9322. Please leave a message if someone is not available to answer your call.
When to keep your child home...
We ask that you keep your student home if they have least one of the following symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, or loss of taste and/or smell.
OR
At least two of the following symptoms: Fever or Chills, Muscle or body aches, headache, sore throat, fatigue, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
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Math Helpline
Do you need help or have math questions?
Math helpline is here to help you.
Students in grades 2-5 can join the Google Meet below on Wednesdays from 4:00-4:30
Google Meet Code: meet.google.com/xex-jdyf-bxx
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School Pictures
With the unusual school situations this year, picture day will be a district-wide event. Instead of having our picture day at Rock River during the school day, pictures will be taken at Waupun Area High School on October 10th between 9:00 and 4:00. Picture forms were sent home with students earlier this week.
Lifetouch has provided this link to set up a time:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040949ADAD2CA6F58-lifetouch1
Please direct any questions to Lifetouch. Their website is:
https://schools.lifetouch.com/ On the top right corner of the website it says contact us.
Saturday, Oct 10, 2020, 09:00 AM
Waupun Area Junior/Senior High School, East Lincoln Street, Waupun, WI, USA
Rock River Intermediate School
Email: mmyers@waupun.k12.wi.us
Website: https://www.waupun.k12.wi.us/o/rri
Location: Rock River Intermediate School, East Spring Street, Waupun, WI, USA
Phone: (920) 324-9322
Facebook: facebook.com/WaupunAreaSchoolDistrict
Twitter: @melindamyers29