Rock Ledge Intermediate Center
March 2024
A note from Mrs. McKeefry
We hope this newsletter finds you all in great spirits! As we embark on another exciting month of learning, let's take a moment to emphasize the importance of nourishing our students with healthy snacks and clear liquids during snack time. Our school community is committed to fostering not only academic growth but also the overall well-being of our students. Encouraging nutritious choices, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, yogurt, and whole-grain snacks, can provide the energy needed for active minds and bodies. Additionally, clear liquids are fantastic choices to keep our students hydrated throughout the day. By instilling these habits early on, we contribute to a positive and healthy environment that supports our children's development. Thank you for your continued partnership in creating a thriving and vibrant school community!
Dates To Remember
March 1 - No School
March 1 - Start of 3rd Trimester
March 3-9 National School Social Work Week
March 4-8 - Read Across America Week (more info inside newsletter)
March 4 - 3rd Trimester Milk Payment Due
March 4 - Positivity Day - Wear a shirt with a positive message
March 5 - Student Council meeting after school
March 5 - Diversity Day - Dress in a way that celebrates you
March 6 - Color Wash Day - Wear the color of your grade level:
- 3rd grade - Purple
- 4th Grade - Pink
- 5th Grade - Red
March 8 - Pajama Day - Wear your favorite Pajama's today
March 10 Day Light Savings begins - Move clocks ahead (spring forward)
March 13 - Dental Bus
March 14 - Rock Ledge Family Event/Celebration of Learning
March 14/15 - Grade 4 Human Growth and Development Presentation - Reuter/Plummer class
March 18 - Wear green for St. Patrick's day
March 18 - April 26 - Forward Testing Window (more information coming soon)
March 20/21 - Grade 4 Human Growth and Development Presentation - Rieckmann/Roskowski
March 21/22 - Grade 4 Adventures in Dairyland begins
March 21 - Mismatched Socks Day in recognition of World Down Syndrome Day
March 22 - Wear your favorite team jersey for March Madness
March 22 - Grade 4 Madison field trip payment due
March 26 - SCSD Board Meeting at 6:30 pm (see district calendar for more info)
Looking Ahead
April 1 - No School
April 23 - SCSD Board Meeting at 6:30 pm (see district calendar for more info)
April 26 - Forward testing window closes
Rock Ledge Celebration of Learning Family Event
We will be having an evening family event on March 14th from 4:30-6:30. Students will be able to participate in a variety of activities throughout RLP and RLI such as fitness activities in the gym and arts and crafts in the art rooms. This is a free event however, a Spring book fair will be set up for families to purchase any books. A flyer will be sent home soon!
There are volunteer opportunities available for this wonderful event. If you are able to help out please click on this link to sign up now. https://signup.com/go/PyoUQPQ
We hope to see you there!
Read Across America Week
Join us by celebrating a Nation of Diverse Readers on NEA’s Read Across America on Monday, March 4th - Friday, March 8th!
Monday: We Positively Love Books – Wear a shirt with a positive message, or a shirt that makes you feel your best and happiest. Encourage your student(s) to try their best to show a growth mindset.
Tuesday: Celebrate Diversity – Dress up in a way that celebrates YOU! Encourage your student(s) to check out the school library for books about different cultures and traditions from around the world!
Wednesday: Read Across Our Schools Color Wash Day – Each grade level wears a different color to show what BRIGHT readers we are!
4K - Orange
Kinder - Yellow
1st - Green
2nd - Blue
3rd - Purple
4th - Pink
5th - Red
Middle School - Camouflage
Thursday: Read Across Your District - Wear Spirit Wear to show your school pride!
Friday: Cozy Up with a Good Book - Students get to wear their pajamas and bring their favorite books to read and cozy up with!
Read Across America Informational Page for Families:
RLI/RLP School Yearbooks
Rock Ledge Yearbooks are ready to order!
Place your order online before March 31st.
Cost $13.50 plus tax
Books will be delivered to school the last week of May.
https://store.countrysidephoto.com/yearbooks-2023-2024
or
2 Click on "Online Ordering" top right side of screen.
3. Click "Order School Yearbooks Here" on the left side of screen.
4. Select your school and place your order by completing the form.
Summer School 2024
Registration Window: March 4th - March 15th
When: June 10-27th, Monday-Thursday from 8:00-12:00.
Who: Students currently in 4K-4th grade (current 5th graders will register and attend summer school at SMS)
Summer School Courses: Students will jump into June by getting a chance to have a little fun at summer school. Students at each grade level will be engaging in new learning activities such as arts/crafts, reading, movement, writing, math and STEM.
- Moving to 3rd - (current 2nd graders)
- Leading to 4th - (current 3rd graders)
- Flying in to 5th - (current 4th graders)
- Fallen Timbers - Current 3rd-5th graders will be held on June 17th-20th. Bus will leave Rock Ledge at 12:05 and return at 3:00. Parents transporting to Fallen Timbers should drop their child off at 12:30 and pick up at 2:30.
For more information, go to the "Families" link on our district website (https://www.seymour.k12.wi.us/families/). If you have questions, please contact the RLP or RLI office with questions.
4th Grade Field Trip to Madison
Our 4th grade students will be going to Madison on Wednesday, May 8th. Parents, please watch for information about the field trip to be sent home with your child in their report card envelope in early March. Teachers will be collecting $13.00 from each student and $15.00 from each chaperone attending this field trip. If you are unable to pay please contact the office. All Madison trip payments are due by Friday, March 22nd.
Bellin Run
Grades 3-5 will be participating in the 5K Bellin run this year as a school group. Please talk with your student(s) about training with us after school, training will start the beginning of April. This is a great opportunity to get healthy with a little competition. We are looking for parent volunteers and student participation. More information will be sent home soon.
3rd Trimester Milk Fees Due
A new trimester begins on March 1st . The 3rd-trimester milk fees are due by Monday, March 4th. Trimester milk fees are $21.00. Please send in an envelope labeled milk fees with your child’s name included or if you would like to pay using the efunds option please call the RLI office to have the milk fees assessed to your student(s). Thank you!
National School Social Work Week
National School Social Work Week is recognized on the first full week of March to celebrate school social workers across the nation. On March 3rd-9th we make a special effort to acknowledge the many positive contributions Ms. Zuelke brings to our students and families in Seymour. Thank you Ms. Jeanna Zuelke for all that do! We appreciate you and the work you do to help students achieve success!
Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment for schools is February 5th until April 30th at 4:00 p.m. Please visit the Seymour Community School District website under the families tab, then open enrollment or the DPI website at https://dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment to apply for open enrollment to another school district. If your child already attends here under Open Enrollment, you do not need to re-apply. If they are attending under a tuition waiver, they do need to apply during this 3 month window. There is an Open Enrollment Brochure located on the District website under the “Families” tab, then choose “Open Enrollment from the menu bar on the left. If you live in the district but would like your child to attend at one of our schools that is not located within your attendance area, you may complete the Intra - District Request Form that is available during the same time period. This form is also located on the District website in the same area as the open enrollment tab.
Hope Squad News
Hope Squad hosted a trivia day during all lunches on Friday, February 23! All students got to spin the trivia wheel to learn more about Hope Squad and everyone won a small prize!
RLI Peer Mediation News
Congratulations to the following Grade 3 and Grade 4 students who were nominated by students and staff to be Peacemakers for RLI's Peer Mediation Program. These students took part in a day of training with Mediation Facilitator Mike McGowan on Thursday, January 25. We are excited to expand our program with these leaders who have been trained to help their peers with solution-focused problem solving!
Grade 3
Jackson Bonnin
Mara Brugger
Grant Haase
Cali LaFave
Ellie Selissen
Cambry Spaulding
Grade 4
Devyn Delebreau
Audriana Koury
Maddex Mueller
Audrey Sigl
Robby VandeVoort
Ariana Wojkiewicz
January Monthly Mileage Club Winners
Free PE – Sammy Bunnell 5 Goeben
Free Swim Pass – Alayna Reuter 4 Plummer
Jump Rope - Colton VanderZanden 3 Young
World Down Syndrome Day
NAMI Fox Valley News
Are you a parent or caregiver who provides care for youth (ages 18 and younger) who are experiencing mental health symptoms? NAMI Fox Valley has a great opportunity for you to gain information, build skills, and learn about resources to help you in your journey! See flyer below for more information on this great opportunity.
Rock Ledge Celebration of Learning Family Event
Thursday, Mar 14, 2024, 04:30 AM
330 West Hickory Street, Seymour, WI, USA
CFRC Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 AM Registration
Cost: Free if you preregister or $3.00 per child at the door on the day of the event.
Egg hunt will start at 11:00 AM
11:00 - Ages: 1,2,3
11:05 - Ages:4,5,6,7
11:15 - Ages: 8 and older will gather their eggs.
Don’t forget your baskets for your prizes.
Saturday, Mar 16, 2024, 11:00 AM
Crystal Springs Golf Course, French Road, Seymour, WI, USA
Your Story Matters Sponsored by Ride for TY
MONDAY, APRIL 22
SEYMOUR HS
EMPOWERMENT RESILIENCE HOPE
YOUR STORY MATTERS!
Speaker: Corey Greenwood
1:00 pm: SCHS Student Assembly
5:00 pm: FREE Community Resource Fair
& Snacks @ SCHS commons compliments of Kelsey’s Country Kitchen
6:30 pm: FREE Community Assembly
@ SCHS auditorium