Rolling Green News
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Hello Rolling Green Families!
Last night the 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders put on an amazing vocal music show! The kids worked hard on the Glow Show led by Mrs. Irvin. Thank you to everyone who came out to watch and support the kids.
Dania Wilson
Principal Rolling Green Elementary
Building relationships to help both students and staff feel safe, appreciated and focused on learning.
Thanksgiving Break: November 21-25
There will be NO SCHOOL Monday, November 21 through Friday, November 25.
Classes will resume at 10:05am on Monday, November 28.
23-24 News and Highlights
As we plan for next year we had some students, staff and families share what they love about all things Rolling Green. Check out our website to learn what students, parents, and staff are saying about our school: RG Move to Karen Acres: Year Round Learning - Year Round Fun
Our school calendar for 2023-2024 has been approved:
Karen Acres Year Round Calendar for 2023-2024
Here is the KA transportation map: Karen Acres Walking Zone and Bus Zone
New for 2023-2024! All Urbandale Elementary Schools will have the same hours:
Late Start Mondays: 9:55-3:40pm
Tuesday - Friday: 8:50-3:40pm
PreK-12 Math Curriculum Review Underway
This year, a leadership team of PreK-12 teachers have been engaged in learning and will be field testing two sets of instructional materials with students within our system. The two curriculum materials that are being field tested are: Illustrative Mathematics and Eureka Math² . During the week of November 14-18, all staff and parents/guardians will be able to review samples of materials and provide feedback as part of the curriculum review process. A table will be set up in the Rolling Green entryway for you to visit to review materials and provide feedback.
Lost and Found
RG Related Arts News - November 2022
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Giveaway November 20
Stew Hansen Auto Group is sponsoring a Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Giveaway on November 20th. Please see the flyer below for details!
Nurse's Nook
Some reminders for school attendance:
- School starts at 9:05. This means that the doors lock at 9:05. Please make sure your student is here between 8:45-9:00 so hey are not late getting into their classroom. When they arrive late, they miss out on the opportunity to get breakfast and to socialize with friends before school starts.
- If your student is going to miss school due to a doctor’s or dentist's appointment, please bring a note from the doctor or dentist to excuse their absence.
Stephanie Winter RN, BSN
Rolling Green Elementary School Nurse
Rolling Green PTO's November Restaurant Fundraiser - Felix & Oscar's, Nov 29th
Felix & Oscar's
4050 Merle Hay Road
November 29, 4:00-9:00pm
20% of the proceeds will go directly to our PTO! Be sure to mention Rolling Green Elementary PTO when you order!
Come to Felix & Oscar's and join in the fun!
Fi and Friends- Sensory Friendly Event
Newsletter Information Previously Shared .......
Colder Temperatures are Coming! Here are Recess Guidelines:
Urbandale Community Action Network (UCAN) Assistance Programs
UCAN, Urbandale Community Action Network, seeks to offer a number of programs that assist Urbandale residents that are in need. In offering these programs, UCAN hopes to replace despair with opportunity and hope by focusing on individuals, families, communities and facilitating problem solving. Some of the programs they offer help families with winter items (i.e. snow pants), school supplies, and so on.
If you are interested in applying for the many programs UCAN offers, please visit their website https://urbandalenetwork.org/new-client-application/.
If you have any questions please reach out to Sarah Downs, the Rolling Green and Webster Elementary Facilitator of Family Outreach. Her email is downss@urbandaleschools.com.
We're Hiring at Rolling Green!
Important Pick-Up & Drop-Off Reminders
- Always pull up as far to the south end of the sidewalk as possible - the further you pull up, the more cars we are able to get off the street and into the line.
- If you are in the pick-up line, parents must always remain in their vehicles.
- Students should enter and exit the vehicle curbside ONLY.
- if students need assistance buckling a seatbelt, pull forward to a parking spot or as far to the south end as possible.
Thanks for your cooperation - together we will make this work safely and efficiently.
Have a Question for Nutrition Services?
Intersession 22-23
Sign up is live for this year's intersessions.
WE NEED A HERO| (November 21 & 22, 2022)
Students will review the traits of classic heroes from books and movies and then will create their own.
https://www.urbandalecommunityed.com/camps/camps-registration?id=cys3fzgyxbh1dx9i
FIBER ARTS | (Week of March 20 - 24, 2023)
Students will explore a variety of textile arts. They will create a glue batik, a collaborative weaving, and experience screen printing processes.
https://www.urbandalecommunityed.com/camps/camps-registration?id=zo9fb29dvbt20g1z
LOVE LETTERS TO ROLLING GREEN | (Week of May 1 - 5, 2023)
Students will explore the history of Rolling Green and will then be collecting messages and memories from those who impacted or were impacted by Rolling Green. The students will create a product to share messages with the Rolling Green community.
https://www.urbandalecommunityed.com/camps/camps-registration?id=sy5l236d0bneqqyi
Add Us to Your Calendar!
Rolling Green uses Google Calendar to keep track of school “happenings”. This provides subscribers updates to school news and announcements as they occur. The link to the Rolling Green events Calendar is linked below:
or, if you are an ICAL user try:
School Hours
Monday: 10:05 AM-3:45 PM
Tuesday-Friday: 9:05 AM – 3:45 PM
The building doors will open at 8:55 AM (9:55 PM on Mondays), except for students eating breakfast at school. If your child is participating in the school breakfast program, they may enter the building at 8:45 AM (9:45 AM on Mondays).
Dates for your calendars this year:
Student Picture Retake Day - September 29
Classroom Parties
- September 16 - Homecoming Party
- December 20 - Winter Party
- February 10 - Friendship Party
Parent | Teacher Conferences
- Fall Conferences - October 4 and 6
- Spring Conferences - February 13 and 16
PTO Monthly Meetings - 6:30pm in the Media Center
- Sept 8 - 5th Grade Presentation
- Nov 3 - 4th Grade Presentation
- Dec 1 - 3rd Grade Presentation
- Jan 5 - Preschool Presentation
- Feb 2 - Kindergarten Presentation
- March 2 - 2nd Grade Presentation
- April 6 - 1st Grade Presentation
- May 11 - Specials Presentation
- June 1 - EL Presentation
Dania Wilson, Rolling Green Elementary
Email: wilsond@urbandaleschools.com
Location: 8100 Airline Avenue, Urbandale, IA, USA
Phone: 515-457-5901