Rowayton Elementary School
January 8, 2023
Wellness Focus for the New Year
There are two wellness initiatives rolling out this month to help us kick off 2023! The PTA and Staff Wellness Committees have collaborated and are excited to announce the Color of the Month and a Wellness Week.
Each month for the remainder of the school year will celebrate a specific color. Throughout the month, students will engage in activities related to that color that support body, heart, and mind. The Color of the Month for January is Orange! Orange represents optimism, energy, and confidence. Natural orange foods are good for your eyes, immune system, and heart.
Parents are invited to donate healthy snacks or games related to the Color of the Month for classrooms. Ideas for this month could be clementines or carrots for snacks, and a basketball for recess.
Color of the Month in School
- SEL Specials lessons will align to the Color of the Month
- Chartwells will feature foods in their Mood Boost program aligned to the Color of the Month. January will be sweet potato, cantaloupe, and carrots!
- Announcements in the morning will include fun facts about the Color of the Month
- Students will participate in lessons and conversations related to the Color of the Month
We will also be hosting a Wellness Week January 23 - 27. Each day will have a theme with activities related to the focus of that day. Details for each day will be shared soon!
Wellness Week 2023
Mindfulness Monday
Talk About it Tuesday
Work Out Wednesday
Thankful Thursday
Fuel Friday
Juicy January
NWEA Window Begins January 10
NWEA MAP Growth assessment is a nationally standardized test which measures what students know and informs what they're ready to learn by using a computer adaptive test that adjusts to the student. Your child's teacher will use the results of the NWEA MAP Growth assessments to better understand your child's individual needs in order to promote progress. Students at Rowayton will participate in the NWEA MAP Growth assessments in math and reading at the beginning, middle, and end of the year.
The window for administering these tests for the middle of the school year will begin on Tuesday, January 10. Below is an outline of the grades that will be testing each day. Your child’s teacher can provide you with a more a more detailed outline of the testing schedule.
If your child must be absent during this window, a make up date will be arranged. Teachers have prepared for positive and calm testing environments. Please join us in ensuring that our students are both mentally and physically prepared. We encourage rest the night before, and breakfast will be available at school if needed. Thank you for your continued support!
Tuesday, January 10: Grades 3, 4 & 5
Wednesday, January 11: Grades 3, 4 & 5
Thursday, January 12: Grade 3
Friday, January 13: Grades 4 & 5
Tuesday, January 17: Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Wednesday, January 18: Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Thursday, January 19: Grades K, 1, 2 & 3
Friday, January 20: Grades 4 & 5
January Board of Education Meeting
The Board of Education is meeting on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM at Tracey Magnet Elementary School, 20 Camp Street.
To view the agenda please click here.
TO WATCH LIVE STREAM ON YOUTUBE:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp9LWomxX4LEEyBL2pTOqBw
TO VIEW OR PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC COMMENTS VIA ZOOM:
https://zoom.us/j/98284836810?pwd=akk1NlZuZ29iaXljSlIrV2toaFVzQT09
Meeting ID: 982 8483 6810
Passcode: 962890
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
COMMENTS SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL WILL BE ENTERED INTO THE MEETING MINUTES FOR THE RECORD (they will NOT be read aloud during the meeting):
boepubliccomments@norwalkps.org
Learn Beyond Limits
Staples High School students are offering free tutoring in all subjects for NPS students. The program is called "Learn Beyond Limits." If you are interested in exploring this program for your child, please use the link below.
https://www.learnbeyondlimits.org to sign up for tutoring sessions for their child.
There is Still Time to Register for Rowayton Academy!
https://www.rowaytonpta.org/rowayton-academy
Want to learn more about Rowayton Academy? Check out this great video created by students and staff in Rowaytube - a course offered through Rowayton Academy!
Yankee Stadium Fundraiser for Rowayton School
Join us on the field and support your school!
The class with the most tickets sold will have their class name broadcast on the Jumbotron!
https://www.rowaytonpta.org/yankees2023Save the Date!
Important Upcoming Dates
January 10 - 25: NWEA
January 16: No School for MLK Day
January 23: Wellness Week
January 30: Two Hour Early Dismissal at 1:40pm
February 3: Heritage Dinner