Principal's Update: January
Hello Rawson Community!
I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break! I know I speak for everyone at Rawson when I say that we can't wait to see all of your smiling faces back in the building! 😁
Here's to safe, healthy month of January! Wishing you all the best in 2023!
Nick Anton
Principal, Rawson Elementary School
ISO Donated Clothing Items
- New elementary-aged undergarments (boys and girls)
- New and gently used elementary-aged clothing (boys and girls)
- New and gently used outerwear such as coats, snow pants, hats, gloves, mittens shoes, and boots (both boys and girls).
Artsonia!
View your student's artistic journey!
We are excited to announce that we are bringing Artsonia on board at Rawson to expand our student and family art experience! Artsonia is an online program that has many benefits, including allowing families to view their student's artworks anytime, anywhere. The site creates a digital portfolio of all images uploaded so that you or your student can view all of the artwork they have created in school and read descriptions of the projects from Mrs. Craft. Older students can even add their own titles and artist statements to their images. You can get connected to your student's profile by clicking this link! There may not be much to view yet, but keep checking back throughout the year as more works of art are finished and uploaded.
Volunteers at Rawson
Just as a reminder, all of our volunteers need to complete a background check to serve in the school. That process is online and only takes a few days to clear. If you have an interest, please reach out to your student’s teacher to let him or her know, and feel free to suggest specific ways you’d like to help. We’re excited for the opportunity to have parents back in the school – not only for your help but for you to see the excellent education your student receives!
Speak Up, Speak Out Wisconsin
The School District of South Milwaukee partners with SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT (SUSO) hosted by The Wisconsin Department of Justice. SUSO is a comprehensive, one-stop place to turn to with your concerns regarding school safety. A facet of the Resource Center that we are particularly pleased to share with Wisconsin students and parents is the threat reporting system. The SUSO threat reporting system is available 24/7 and is free to all. Students can submit a school safety concern by accessing the app on their Chromebook or by visiting speakup.widoj.gov. Resource Center staff work around-the-clock to respond to reports and to deploy a response locally by communicating directly with school administrators, law enforcement and counselors.
Traffic Reminder: Curbside Lane For Buses Only
Please do not park in the curbside lane of the parking lot on Rawson Avenue. This lane is designed for buses and daycare transportation. These services need quick access to the front of the building. They maintain a tight schedule with multiple destinations in a short window of time.
-On 15th Avenue (West entrance)
-On Rawson Avenue (East Playground-side entrance)
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Job opportunities at Rawson!
Attendance Expectations and Absence Reporting
Student attendance is required on all regularly scheduled school days per Wisconsin State Statue. Wis. Stat. Sec. 118.16(4)(d) and 118.15(1)(f)
Classroom teachers will be taking regular attendance on all school days, Monday - Friday.
To report student absences for students that are ill, please use this link. To report absences that are not illness related, contact the school at 414-766-2904 or Rawson@sdsm.k12.wi.us
Absence reporting is required every regular school day, Monday through Friday. (Absences do not need to be reported on No School days.)
Useful Links, Quick References, Important Dates:
Useful Links:
Quick References:
Important Dates:
- January 2nd- Winter Break- No School.
- January 11th- Early Release Day. Elementary dismissal is 2:05.
- January 16th- No school for students and staff
January 20th- Districtwide half day. Elementary dismissal is 11:45
Rawson Elementary School
Building Principal
Rawson Building Hours:
Student Day 8:30 am - 3:35 pm
Drop off begins at 8:25
Supervision present at each door at 8:20
Office Hours 8:00 am - 3:45 pm and by appointment
