June Newsletter
Rolland-Warner 6/7 Campus
Stevens Scribbles
I hope this communication finds you in good health! I certainly understand these trying times and also the desire for a detailed road map for next year, however, with the executive orders in place and many of the unknowns of the virus many of our questions are yet unanswered so we are guided by the mission to do right by our students rather than a detailed road map.
With that said, I am proud of our staff and students for stepping out of their comfort zones and doing the best with our environment! Continue to engage in this process and with the staff as they truly want the best for you.
While we are not in the office, our secretaries are able to problem solve with you when you call the main number and certainly help address concerns. Please feel free to reach out with questions.
I continue to preach that living in the moment, positivity, and getting outside are extremely important for our students' well-being, so keep that in mind as we embark on this virtual learning experience as well!
As soon as we have more specifics for next year, a notification will come out with schedule pick-up and tour information, however, please see below for much anticipated information for the end of the year!
We are in this together and can support each other! #OtherPeopleMatter #lightningleaders
Wyatt
End of Year Wave Out/Retirement Celebration for Mrs. Lench, Mrs. Overland, & Mrs. Ward

RW Item Pick-Up/Drop-Off

Specific Item Pick-Up
Each of the below items will be available at Stations outside our Athletic Entrance during our Locker Clean-out times. To pick-up, please park in the Athletic or Office Lot and walk towards the Athletic Entrance to the appropriate station. Any item not picked up will be kept in the office (not including pies) and can be picked up by scheduling an appointment until June 18th or next school year. Locker contents for those already parked for other items will be available at the Athletic Entrance as well.
Achatz Pie Company has now reopened for business! We are aligning the delivery with 7th grade locker clean-out to make a one stop experience. Achatz Pies are FROZEN and require prompt pick-up during the 2:30 - 5 pm time frame on June 10. We do not have freezer room to store your pies as the food delivery for the district is run partially out of RW and the freezers are full.
Outdoor Education Shoes/Boots
If your child left their shoes or boots in Mrs. Burris' classroom.
Yearbooks
The yearbooks have arrived, we currently have about 80 yearbooks left for sale ($44 cash or check made payable to Lapeer Community Schools) and almost 400 students who have not purchased a yearbook. You can also contact Mr. Lothrop at plothrop@lapeerschools.org if you need assistance.
Item Drop-Off
Chromebooks
If the student has completed the classwork, they must return the Chromebook during the Locker Clean-Out times OR on Monday, June 15th from 9-12:30 am.
Band Materials
Band materials or school instruments that you borrowed must be returned during this time. Please coordinate with Mrs. Fenner if other arrangements are made. Please label the band instrument by tying a tag on handle with student's name.
Uniforms
Any students that were participating in winter sports, and did not previously return, must turn in your laundered uniform..
Textbooks
Any textbooks (not workbooks), library books, or teacher books must be returned as well. Please label with a sticky note with the student's name on the front cover.
Band Trip to Mackinac
RW Summer Reading Program 19/20
How it works: You choose 6 books to be mailed (FOR FREE) to your house for you to enjoy this summer. When we return to school, you will donate the books in your name to your ELA classroom so that your friends can have access to your awesome book choices next year! The best part is you do not have to do any extra work to receive this gift - just fill out this form and wait for the gift of your chosen books to arrive in the mail!
How to Search for Books: Links to the Scholastic website and May order form are below, and also on your ELA teacher’s Google Classroom page. You may browse the Scholastic order form provided for May, or click on the Scholastic link and search by grade level, author, genre, or title. As long as the book can be found on Scholastic, it’s yours for the summer!
Link to Scholastic Website:
https://shop.scholastic.com/parent-ecommerce/grades/6th-grade.html
Order form for May (PDF): https://cdn.coverstand.com/30039/652737/8dc0fed955e9a81320c1144b1678f3aad510ba65.3.pdf
How to Order: After you have chosen the books you want to order, complete the Google Form on your ELA teacher’s Google Classroom page, or click on the link here to complete the form: https://forms.gle/jvUAZ1GGXXVYeB189
You will be entering your mailing address information, along with the title and author of the books you wish to order. Please make sure you have all of this information ready to enter and that it is accurate so we can assure your chosen books make it to you! Please complete your order by June 5th!
Book Shopping Tips:
• Think about books you’ve read already that you enjoyed. Look for books by that author.
• Choosing a book you’ve read before is fine!
• Consider choosing a variety of books – if you get tired of reading one author/topic/genre, you will have something different to keep things interesting! OR you can choose a series of books you know you will enjoy! (If the Scholastic order form has more than 6 as a package deal, you may order this as long as the total does not exceed $65).
• Consider all kinds of books – cookbooks, informational books, travel guides, graphic novels, etc. There are many more kinds of books out there beyond novels.
For Questions: Email Ms. Heath at sheath@lapeerschools.org or call (810) 538.2334 ext.3325
Lapeer Choir Virtual
Whiteboard/Marker
Distance Learning Student Recognition
Here are the past week's chosen students:
Week of May 11:
6th - Addison Fidler, Ryanna Wilson, Allison Rutledge, Drayden Little
7th - Sebastian Kelly, Julita Dowdy, Layla Garcia, Lillie Behler
Week of May 18:
6th - Gryphon Kropp, Gavin Hibbler, Erin King, Carter Miller
7th - Logan House, Aiden Farner, Bela Kamicka, Andrew Renshaw
Week of May 25:
6th - Alyssa Demski, Rileigh Nowak, Emma Champaine Smith, Ever Miller
7th - Julia von Knorring, Joshua Cipelewski, Josie Schwab, Shelby Cascioli
Distance Learning Teacher Recognition
Washington D.C. Message from Brightspark Travel
Dear Lapeer Parents,
In light of the COVID-19 situation that we are facing, the June installment for the Washington D.C. trip has been moved to August 1st. This change will be reflected on your account within 2 business days. Please feel free to reach out to our customer service team should you have any questions.
Your Brightspark Team
RW Supporting Emotional Needs
Counselors:
Students A-K
Mrs. Cheryl Price; cprice@lapeerschools.org; (Ext. 3307)
Students L-Z
Mrs. Michele Tibbitt; mtibbitt@lapeerschools.org (Ext. 3308)
Google Classroom Code: n6f3ucn
Social Work:
Mrs. Sarah Prendergast; sprendergast@lapeerschools.org (Ext. 4336)
Support During the Closure
All Lapeer Community Schools employees are continuing to work during the shutdown. This includes administrators, teachers, support staff, and paraprofessionals. The first place to go for any questions about specific classes would be your student’s teacher. As a general rule, teacher email addresses are their first initial + last name @ lapeerschools.org (example Wyatt Stevens is wstevens@lapeerschools.org)
Please know, as we continue to work to meet the educational needs of our students, additional information will be provided through school messenger, RW Facebook and webpage as well as emailed directly to your student’s school email account.
For additional support with any questions you may have, please contact the main office number at (810) 538-2334 for more assistance. We will be working from the school on a limited basis and will also be checking voice mails from home.
District Covid-19 Resources
RW Distance Learning Artist of the Week
This first three weeks featured Lillian from 6th grade, Corinne from 6th grade, and Kaylee from 6th grade! Awesome projects kiddos and thank you to Ms. Reinert for inspiring our budding artists during our time apart!
WavesLillian 6th Grade Artist Statement My inspiration was watching videos on the ocean and just seeing the different strokes the brushes would make. I learned that you can make paint colors from so many different items outside and inside my house. It just takes some experimenting. About this School Project (Abstract Painting using Home Made Paints and Brushes) These Abstract paintings were made using homemade paints and brushes, based on what materials students had available to them at home. Students really had to get creative and problem-solve for this assignment! | The Rocks, Flowers, and the WoodCorrine 6th Grade Artist Statement The middle of this pice is a very large dandelion with rocks and smaller dandelions surrounding it representing the sun with smaller stars that we can’t see during the day but other people around the world could see. About this School Project (Ephemeral Art) These ephemeral or temporary sculptures were inspired by the work of British sculptor, photographer and environmentalist, Andy Goldworthy. Goldsworthy is known for his site-specific art installations involving materials from nature and what happens to them with the passage of time. | Kaylee's Ephemeral ArtKaylee 6th Grade Artist Statement For this Ephemeral Assignment I focused on contrast. I wanted to bring your eyes to the center on the purple mini flowers. How I did this is making contrast in the color of the flowers. The eyes see the brightest thing in the middle which is the purple flowers. About this School Project (Ephemeral Art) These ephemeral or temporary sculptures were inspired by the work of British sculptor, photographer and environmentalist, Andy Goldworthy. Goldsworthy is known for his site-specific art installations involving materials from nature and what happens to them with the passage of time. |
Waves
Lillian 6th Grade
Artist Statement
My inspiration was watching videos on the ocean and just seeing the different strokes the brushes would make. I learned that you can make paint colors from so many different items outside and inside my house. It just takes some experimenting.
About this School Project (Abstract Painting using Home Made Paints and Brushes)
These Abstract paintings were made using homemade paints and brushes, based on what materials students had available to them at home. Students really had to get creative and problem-solve for this assignment!
The Rocks, Flowers, and the Wood
Corrine 6th Grade
Artist Statement
The middle of this pice is a very large dandelion with rocks and smaller dandelions surrounding it representing the sun with smaller stars that we can’t see during the day but other people around the world could see.
About this School Project (Ephemeral Art)
These ephemeral or temporary sculptures were inspired by the work of British sculptor, photographer and environmentalist, Andy Goldworthy. Goldsworthy is known for his site-specific art installations involving materials from nature and what happens to them with the passage of time.
Kaylee's Ephemeral Art
Kaylee 6th Grade
Artist Statement
For this Ephemeral Assignment I focused on contrast. I wanted to bring your eyes to the center on the purple mini flowers. How I did this is making contrast in the color of the flowers. The eyes see the brightest thing in the middle which is the purple flowers.
About this School Project (Ephemeral Art)
These ephemeral or temporary sculptures were inspired by the work of British sculptor, photographer and environmentalist, Andy Goldworthy. Goldsworthy is known for his site-specific art installations involving materials from nature and what happens to them with the passage of time.
Search Rolland-Warner to see all our artists!
RW Fall Sports Update
Preparticipation Physical Examinations (Regulation I, Section 3 and Interpretation 20):