ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL
NOVEMBER 2023 NEWSLETTER
FROM THE INTERIM PRINCIPAL
Dear Rogers Families,
Superintendent Dr. Aaron Johnson will be announcing our new principal later this week. I can't wait to meet him or her and it will be my pleasure to help them transition to Rogers!
Our Fall Festival was truly one for the books! Students enjoyed spirit week activities with a variety of themed days. They participated in a super competitive door decorating contest and enjoyed a loud and energizing spirit assembly. Special guests in our assembly were four former Rogers students, now seniors at Irondequoit High School! Special congratulations to the students in Ms. Wambach's class for winning the school-wide door decorating contest. Congrats also to Mrs. Steubing's fourth grade students for winning the "Spirit Award!"
There are many lovely items in our Lost & Found. Teachers and staff try very hard to match lost belongings with students, but it's a tough job without names written on things. If time allows this week at home, please consider taking an extra minute and have your son/daughter label hoodies, jackets or water bottles. Even first and last initials on an article of clothing or water bottle will be helpful. If you're missing something, please email your child's teacher. They can check-out the Lost & Found on their way to lunch.
If I don't see you in the next few weeks, here's wishing you and Happy Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,Peter J. Hens
Interim Principal
CONTACT INFORMATION
Secretary: Ms. Maribel Maldonado - Maribel_Maldonado@westiron.monroe.edu
Address: 219 Northfield Road, Rochester, NY 14617
Main office: 585-336-4717 | Fax: 585-336-3097
Website: https://rg.westirondequoit.org/
Health Office: 585-336-3030
Transportation: 585-336-2992
District Office: 585-342-5500 and District website: westirondequoit.org
UPCOMING EVENTS
NOVEMBER
• Nov 3: School Picture Make-Up Day
• Nov 8: End of 1st marking period
• Nov 10: NO SCHOOL-VETERANS DAY
• Nov 17: Grade 4-6 report card available
• Nov 21: Locker Clean Out
• Nov 22-24: NO SCHOOL THANKSGIVING RECESS
DECEMBER
• Dec 8: NO SCHOOL K-12 Parent Teacher Conference
• Dec 19:Band Concert 5th and 6th grade @IHS 7:00 p.m.
• Dec 25th – 29: NO SCHOOL HOLIDAY RECESS
JANUARY
• Jan 1: NO SCHOOL-Holiday Recess
• Jan 2: School Resumes
• Jan 10: Rogers 5/6 Chorus Orchestra and Drum Ensemble @IHS 7:00 p.m
• Jan 15: NO SCHOOL-MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
• Jan 24: End of Second Marking period
For the Rogers School Calendar, click here: https://rg.westirondequoit.org/
6 DAY LETTER CALENDAR
LetterCalendar.pdf (sharpschool.com) click here to view calendar
LOST AND FOUND
Please have your students check the lost and found for any missing items.
HALLOWEEN FUN
Student Teacher Swap
Physical Education: Pedestrian safety is a focus
Our K-6 Physical Education staff has been teaching lessons this fall specifically designed to give students essential knowledge and skills to navigate the world on foot safely. In a town that is as “walkable” as ours, we feel this is critical for your children. Our pedestrian safety lessons are designed to help teach students to be responsible and make smart, informed decisions to stay safe while walking in neighborhoods and beyond. Here are some reinforced points you can practice with your child at home:
See and be seen
Stop, look and listen before crossing
Obey pedestrian traffic signs and signals
Follow directions of the crossing guard directions
Looking ahead to early February 24, we are excited that all of our K-6 schools will again participate in the Kids Heart Challenge in our continued partnership with the American Heart Association.
Rogers Spirit Week Kindness Assembly (Oct. 27)!
The annual Rogers Spirit Week Kindness Assembly was full of fun, awards and, as Lead Teacher Mr. Cody Rogers put it – “building community.” Watch the Rogers Song video via this link. Check out the Homeroom Door Decorating winners and individual award winners via the gallery link above oin orange.
SPIRIT HOMEROOM WINNERS
1 – Mrs. Steubing’s class
2 – Ms. Arcarisi’s class
3 – Mrs. Lennertz’s class
RECESS KINDNESS WINNERS
Grade 4: Trixie Briscoe (absent)
Grade 5: Lena Arrowood
Grade 6: Mackenzie Bardwell
KINDESS WINNERS
Eden Capuano & Pavel Trojan
Connor Burgess & Charlotte Joyce
Clara Hasenauer & Ted James
Aiden Taranta & Ulla Mohamed
Lydia Hitchcock & Levi Kiley
Gabby Perez Dunham & Olivia Jacob
Opal Knight & Vascoula Theodorou
Zane Willis & Natalie Wills
Aine Callahan & Isaiah Stewart
Violet Simms & Jason Shook
Ryan McElligott & Charlotte Bottiglier
Keith Woodard & Deana Cotto
Kaiden Gross & Callan Teerlinck
Kaitlyn DeLellis & Jax Macher
Finley Peterson & Isabella Gallmon
Ayood Altheimer & Tiffany Weng
Antonio Pineda & Norah Jones
Anni Ruderman & Kyle Crain
Brandon Williams & Alina Smaczniak
Emma Manser & Andrew Bell
Natalie Feeney & Brennan Green
Marcus Robertson & Libby Verhagen
Hike and learn at Helmer Nature Center!
Help Helmer Nature Center celebrate its 50th Anniversary year with a new program series. There will be a different program on the 3rd Thursday every month. These will include hike & talks, presentations, guest speakers, outdoor experiences and more!
On Thursday, Nov. 16 there will be a Hike & Talk with Naturalist, Jessa, to learn more about traditional Haudenosaunee Names and Uses for Plants at HNC. This hour-long, gentle walk will have lots of stops at plants along the way. It’s suitable for adults and children ages 10 and up. Events have a nominal fee per person but are free for HNC members. You must pre-register by emailing HelmerNatureCenter@gmail.com or calling 585-336-3035.
Future topics/dates
- Dec. 21: Eclipse Presentation with RMSC
- Jan. 18: Evening Snowshoe/Hike
- Feb. 15: Herbs
- March 21: Presenter TBD
- April 18: Bird Walk
- May 16: Tree ID & Planting
- June 20: Family Night Hike
Crossing Guard Update
IPD TO ALTER GUARD STRUCTURE IN WINTER
We wanted to remind you again of an upcoming change by IPD to the Crossing Guard schedule in early 2024 that will impact some families. The Irondequoit Police Dept. has informed us that it will eliminate crossing guards at the following locations from Tuesday, Jan. 2 through Friday, Feb. 16 because of a "low-to-no student count," during that time frame.
St. Paul @ Pattonwood
Lakeshore @ Washington
St. Paul @ Westbourne
Portland @ Coronado
“It is both safer and more practical to have those crossing guards redeployed to other posts where there is a need to cross students," IPD shared with us, adding that shifting those guards to higher traffic areas during that seven-week span, such as in front of Dake Jr. HS and IHS, will enhance student safety.
If you have questions, please email IPD Crossing Guard Coordinator, Mary Beth Egeling, at megeling@irondequoit.gov. If you or anyone you know would want to be a crossing guard, please also email her to obtain more information.
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PLEASE CHECK/UPDATE EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO
Do you:
- Have a new cell phone number or switch carriers recently?
- Have a new email address or new work phone number?
- Need to update your emergency contacts?
Be sure to keep us informed of any changes to your numbers or emergency contact information. Update it directly on the Infinite Campus Portal, or send in a note with your child.
TO REACH THE PORTAL, Click here
WHY YOUR MOBILE NUMBER IS CRITICAL
You must have your mobile number in the MOBILE NUMBER field. Our system does NOT default even if you have just one field filled out (Home/Work/Mobile). If your mobile number is not in the correct field, you will NOT receive text messages from our school/district for emergencies (such as school closings in winter months).
ROGERS CLUBS
We Have Clubs
Best way to spend November month is spending your time in Rogers Clubs, join today.
We have:
Newspaper Club
Garden Club
Chess Club
Snowsports Club
After School Debate Club
Fiddle Club
Go ahead and finish your day with lifetime learning experience when you join a Club.
- Club Odyssey of the Mind
- Evenings and Weekends depending on the team/coach's schedule.
- Please call Mary Beth Lenzi at 585-336-4737
- Drum Ensemble will meet every Thursday from 3:10 pm to 3:45 pm.
- Date to Start is November 9, 2023
- Ski Club
- Mandatory Student Meetings in the Cafeteria on
- December 12th and December 19th
- Trips to Bristol Mountain
- January 2th
- January 9th
- January 16th
- January 23
- January 30
- February 6th
FOOD DRIVE
Please join us for the time of giving. What a gift to be able to give to those in need. We are conducting a Food Drive on November 13-17, for our Irondequoit Food Cupboard. Thanksgiving is a great way of saying we care.
ROGERS NOVEMBER CALENDAR
Restorative Night is Nov. 7
Our district is collaborating with the Children's Institute for a Community Engagement Forum on Restorative Practices Mindset. The event will be from 6-7:30 PM Tuesday, Nov. 7th in the All-Purpose Room at Dake Jr. HS, 350 Cooper Road. This is intended for district families, caregivers and community members to learn more about the whole-child approach and the use of restorative practices in West Irondequoit. Attendees will walk away with a deepened understanding of community building, social-emotional learning and relational and culturally responsive practices. Restorative Practices help us handle conflicts and build a better, more respectful school community. They don't eliminate consequences for actions; they repair harm, promote growth and build a more positive school environment.
If any individual needs a translator or sign-language interpreter for this event, please email Assistant Director Counseling, Student Equity & Wellness, Mrs. Leah Daniels-Farren at leah_daniels-farren@westiron.monroe.edu.