Roseau Elementary Newsletter
March 2024
A Note from Principal Lingen
Greetings and I hope the beginning of March finds you all well. We kick off this month with "Read Across America Week." Our staff always does a great job with this week and believe our students will have a great time with the festivities that are planned. This is a short week with no school on Thursday and Friday (March 7th and 8th) and we have some other shortened week's in the month of March, so please take a close look at our school calendar. My personal goal for the month is to wrap up the "minute meetings" which I've been having with the students. These have been going great so far as it allows me to connect with each of our students and gives them a chance to sit in the principal's chair which many have enjoyed. Please continue to reach out to your child's teacher or myself if you have any questions or concerns.
WE DO THIS TOGETHER!
We hope you enjoy this month's newsletter!
Respectfully,
Bryce Lingen
218-463-2746
Roll Rams!
Great Friendships!
WORD OF THE WEEK
We continue to have the "Word of the week" at Roseau Elementary as we focus on a specific word each morning during the daily announcements. CONFIDENCE, HARD WORK, COURAGE, and HONESTY were February's words. This upcoming week's word is "ENCOURAGEMENT!"
Supporting our Rams!
Thanks to the High Schoolers for popping popcorn and Peer Leaders for cleaning!
Kindergarten Round-Up & School Readiness Night--Monday, March 25th!
Helping Children Learn: March Articles
Check out the articles below on some thoughts on what you can do at home to help your child with their education.
SNOW FUN!
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
- READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK: Monday-Wednesday, March 4th-6th
- William Durbin (5th and 6th grade): Tuesday, March 5th Theater (1:15pm)
- Young Authors Conference (select students): Wednesday, March 6th
- PTO Hat day: Wednesday, March 6th
- Spring Break-No School: March 7th and 8th
- DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME--SPRING FORWARD: March 10th
- PBIS March Madness Week: March 18th-21st
- DARE (6th graders): March 18th-29th
- Buddy Breakfast (Kindergarten): Thursday, March 21st
- NO SCHOOL Staff Development Day: Friday, March 22nd
- Kindergarten Round-up/Pre-School Programming Night: March 25th, 5:30pm in the Theater
- NO SCHOOL: Friday, March 29
**APRIL--State testing---more information to come in April's Newsletter**
READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK!
Attention 4th, 5th, 6th grade parents-->Enrichment opportunity continues!
We continue to 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.
Curious George Visit! Thanks Roseau Women of Today & the Roseau Public Library!
A Few Reminders for our Parents and Guardians
1) 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.
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) 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.
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.
OUR RAM PRIDE EXPECTATIONS--Review these with your child/children!
March Madness Week!
Health Notes from Nurse Beth
Students need their sleep!
Sleep Awareness Week is March 10-16, 2024----> March 15th is World Sleep Day.
If you have any health related questions, please reach out to Nurse Beth!
Phone: 218-463-6410. Email: beth_ulvin@roseauschool.org
TEACHER PROFILE FOR MARCH
We continue to recognize the awesome teachers we have at Roseau Elementary!
Dani Gunderson--Kindergarten
Family: Just my husband, Brandon, and Me!
Years Taught at Roseau: 3! Subbing for my first year and a half, working as a special education teacher for my second and now am a Kindergarten teacher!
College: Bemidji State University
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
Hobbies: Reading and riding on our pontoon
Pets: 2 dogs, Moose and Merle!
What I like best about teaching at Roseau: I love the generosity and kindness of our staff; to one another and to the students.
Brittany McCormack--Kindergarten
Family: Torin-husband, Neil-8, Noah-6, Audrey-3
Years Taught at Roseau: 9th year in Roseau
College: Bemidji State
Favorite Food: Popcorn
Hobbies: Family time, reading, being outside
Pets: Shadow(dog), pickles (cat), and 13 chickens -only two are named so far. Moose and agness
What I like best about teaching at Roseau: Coworkers and the kids
Sue Vatnsdal--1st Grade
Family: Husband: Scott- Owner of Roseau/LOW Title & Abstract Co
Son:Ben- Ag Country Financial Wife: Heather- RN at Lifecare Kids: Jonas (age 3) Greta (4 mo) Son: Joe- Title and Abstract Co Wife: Madison- Social Worker Son: Myles (8 mo)Years Taught at Roseau: 4 years in Wannaska, 29 years in Roseau
College: Bemidji State University- Go Beavers!
Favorite Food: My moms rice hot-dish.
Pets: No pets- but I babysit my kid's dogs!
Hobbies: Reading, watching sports, going to the lake
What I like best about teaching at Roseau: My colleagues and of course the kids!
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/