Roseau Elementary Newsletter
FEBRUARY 2024!
A Note from Principal Lingen
Greetings and happy February! We had a busy start to the new year and are looking forward to another great month. A reminder that we have a half day for students this Wednesday, February 7th and then on February 15th and 16th we have our parent/teacher conferences with Thursday, February 15th another half day for our students. We look forward to connecting with you all during conferences! Until then, please be sure to reach out to myself and/or your child's teacher if you have any questions or concerns. We do this TOGETHER!
We hope you enjoy this month's newsletter!
Respectfully,
Bryce Lingen
Roll Rams!
Parent/Teacher Conferences note for those with children in Grades 4 & 5
Trying something new.....
Conferences sign-up for those with children in grades 4 & 5 will be done via "google form." If you are having any issues with signing up or have any questions regarding this, please reach out to your child's teacher!
WORD OF THE WEEK
Our "Word of the week" for this past month have been the following: NO DRAMA, Goals, Opportunity, and Diversity. This coming week's word is "Honesty" and our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) word for the month is "Kindness."
Pictures from this month!
Helping Children Learn February Articles
Check out the articles below on some thoughts on what you can do at home to help your child with their education.
Pictures from the Circus Science Spectacular!
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
- Early Dismissal for students: Wednesday, February 7th
- Early Dismissal for students: Thursday, February 15th
- Parent-Teacher Conferences: February 15th-16th
- AIPAC MEETING : February 15th (after the boys JV basketball game)
- READ ACROSS AMERICA: TBD
- Spring Break-No School: March 7th and 8th
ROLE MODELS!
Boys hockey greeting our students!
Going in for a dunk!
We love connecting our High Schoolers with our Elementary students!
Attention 4th, 5th, 6th grade parents-->Enrichment opportunity!
We have a study table available in the morning from 8am-8:25am and after school from 3:15-4:00pm Monday-Thursday for students in grades 4-6. If your child is struggling in any classes, needs some extra help, or has some missing work, this is a great opportunity for them to try to get back on track. Your child does not need to sign up for this enrichment opportunity, all they need to do is show up. Please reach out to your teacher or call Mr. Lingen with any questions.
*Please note if you use the afternoon session, please pick up your child by 4:05pm.
TEAM EPIC opportunity for your child
A Few Reminders for our Parents and Guardians
1) We will go outside each day unless the “real feel” or windchill is below -15℉ according to the National Weather Service. BE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS APPROPRIATE WINTER CLOTHING. If you do need assistance please contact the elementary office.
2) Doors open to the school at 8am and the school day is 8:30am-3:15pm!
3) If you need to meet with a teacher, be sure you schedule a time with them to come in!
4) For safety purposes, we do need you to check in and out of the office when you or your child arrives late or leaves early. Your first contact is your child's teacher, but be sure to stop by the office before you go.
5) During the day any communication with your child should be through their teacher and/or the office. Cell phones and apple watches can be a big distraction to an entire class so we want to curb this right away. If you have any questions with this, please give Mr. Lingen a call or stop by and visit with him!
6) K-6 graders who are not riding the bus who are coming in on the North end should be using the MAIN ELEMENTARY ENTRANCE on the North end.
More pictures!
Little Dribblers at the girls basketball game!
Teamwork!
What's better than a pickup game after a varsity game!
OUR RAM PRIDE EXPECTATIONS--Review these with your child/children!
6th Grade High School Registration Information
Pre-Registration Meetings for next year for the 6th grade will take place in early February. Students will have over a week from the Pre-Registration meeting to the Registration meeting to discuss their course selections for next year with their parents, teachers, counselor & friends. More information will be shared in the future.
Health Notes from Nurse Beth
If you have any health related questions, please reach out to Nurse Beth!
Phone: 218-463-6410. Email: beth_ulvin@roseauschool.org
Energy takers or ENERGY GIVERS!
TEACHER PROFILE FOR FEBRUARY
We continue to recognize the awesome teachers we have at Roseau Elementary!
Kelly Flaig--5th Grade
Family: Husband: Chris Kids: Kiana, Kiersten & Cooper
Years Taught at Roseau: 26 yrs-I got my teaching license when I was 10!
College: Bemidji State University
Favorite Food: Pasta, Jake's, Cool Ranch Doritos, Chocolate & Pepsi/Coffee
Hobbies: quilting, reading & Pinterest
Pets: dog: Bella cat: Matilda
What I like best about teaching at Roseau: The people :) & our community. . .GO RAMS!
Laura Sunsdahl--Special Education Grades 4 & 5
Family: My husband is Josh and we have two kids: Chase (4) and Kelani (1)
Years Taught at Roseau: This is my 11th year teaching. I also spent 3 years as a para before getting hired as a teacher
College: North Central University for my Elementary Education Degree and Bemidji State University for my special education license and Masters in Special Education
Favorite Food: Cheeseburgers
Hobbies: Reading, kayaking, hiking, spending time with family
Pets: One cat named Sota
What I like best about teaching at Roseau: The teachers and students are awesome to work with!
Angie Swanson--1st Grade
Family: My husband Jeff and two daughters, Abby and Hannah
Years Taught at Roseau: 14 years teaching first grade in Roseau
College: University of Wisconsin - River Falls for Elementary Education and Concordia St. Paul for K-12 Reading Instruction
Favorite Food: Pasta
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, golf, reading, gardening
What I like best about teaching at Roseau: I love having fun with my fantastic first graders as we learn and grow!
Pam Hanson--Early Childhood Special Education
Years Taught at Roseau: Many years!
College: BSU, MSUM, U of M, Texas A&M
Favorite Food: Popcorn or Seafood
Hobbies: Reading, biking, glamping with family
Pets: Chocolate lab - Willow
What I like best about teaching at Roseau: Daily interactions with ECSE students are the best!
Brianna Janicke--School Readiness
Years Taught at Roseau: 2 years
College: Bemidji State University
Favorite Food: Tacos
Hobbies: Teaching piano, reading, fishing, & anything outdoors.
What I like best about teaching at Roseau: It is a positive environment to work in!
Katie Schaan--4th Grade
Family: Husband: Adam, Daughters: Addison (9), Tenley (6),
and Ella (4)
Years Taught at Roseau: 4 years
College: UND
Favorite Food: Pizza
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, reading, and baking
What I like best about teaching at Roseau: We have the best staff, and I love the small town atmosphere.
Lunch Menu: February
Important Names and Contact Information
Important names and contact information
Elementary Principal Bryce Lingen:
218-463-2746
Superintendent Tom Jerome:
218-463-6366
Elementary Secretary Bri Simmons:
brianna_simmons@roseauschool.org
218-463-2746
K-12 Dean of Students Amy Lindemann:
amy_lindemann@roseauschool.org
218-463-6343
Special Education Director Dr. Julie Przekwas:
julie_przekwas@roseauschool.org
218-463-6405
Special Education Secretary Mary Kay Voll:
218-463-2746
School Social Worker Dana Landman:
218-463-6404
Nurse Beth Ulvin:
218-463-6410
Transportation Director Kurt Osweiler:
kurt_osweiler@roseauschool.org
218-463-1942
RAM SPORTS!
Remember to wear your RAM GREEN or Roseau gear on Friday's! ROLL RAMS!!!!
School Calendar
Superintendent Email: tom_jerome@roseauschool.org
Elementary Principal Email: bryce_lingen@roseauschool.org
K-12 Dean of Students Email: amy_lindemann@roseauschool.org
Special Education Director: julie_przekwas@roseauschool.org
Website: https://www.roseau.k12.mn.us/
Location: 509 3rd St.NE, Roseau, MN
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roseauschools/