The Roadrunner Reporter
October 25, 2019
Rockwell Elementary
Website: http://rockwell.mpsomaha.org/
Location: 6370 South 140th Avenue, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-715-8246
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MPSRockwell/
Twitter: @MPSRockwell
School Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday - 8:30 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Principal: Joycilyn Rozelle
Secretary: Chrissy Reitmajer
Rockwell's Mission Statement
The mission of Norman Rockwell Elementary school guarantees each child achieves personal excellence and develops character traits to become responsible citizens by creating a world-class elementary school through diverse and engaging educational experiences provided by a caring team of family, students, staff, and community in a positive and safe environment.
Calendar Of Events!
10/28/19
3:45-4:30--CCR Club
10/29/19
7:45-8:20--Choir
7:45-8:15--Board Game Club
10/30/19
2:15 Dismissal
10/31/19
8:00-8:20--K-Kids Trick or Treat for Unicef
10:45-11:30--AM Preschool Halloween Party
2:15-2:30--Halloween Parade
2:30-3:30--Classroom Halloween Parties
3:45-4:30--CCR Club
11/1/19
12:00--Citizen of the Month Pizza Party
Spirit Day
(Wear Red or Rockwell Shirts)
And Winner Is................
5th grade with a total of 237.01 points!
4th grade came in second with 181.27 points!
Kdg came in third with 100.96 points!
3rd grade came in fourth with 77.92 points!
2nd grade came in fifth with 43.92 points!
1st came in sixth with -12.78 points!
Rockwell students raised $1,638.30!! All this money will be donated to the United Way, so they are the real winners!
A BIG Thank You to all the families that helped our students. Our Rockwell families are AMAZING!!!!
Trick or Treat For Unicef
On Thursday, October 31, before school you will see members of the K-Kids dressed in Halloween costumes asking for Trick or Treat for UNICEF donations. Trick or Treat for UNICEF helps to deliver medicine, nutrition, clean water, emergency relief and education to millions of children worldwide.
Please consider donating to this worthy cause.
Thank you for your support.
K-Kids Members and Advisors
Halloween Information & Guidelines
Note: Due to the parade and parties, our parking lot and front drive will be very congested at dismissal. Please
remember to use a single lane for constant traffic flow. Drive through as far as you can before stopping to pick
up your child. Drive slowly and be extra patient.
Thank you all for your time and efforts in making our Halloween parade and parties a fun and safe activity.
Common Questions:
1. Can my child wear their costume to school?
We encourage children to bring costumes to school in a disposable bag (example: grocery sack), clearly marked with the child’s name. Costumes should not be worn to school. Students will put on costumes before the parade starts.
Parents who attended the Parent Volunteer Party Planning Meeting and Rockwell staff will be available to assist younger students.
2. What kind of costumes can my child wear?
Wear costumes that your child can sit and move in during the party activities. We ask that the costumes be age
appropriate and not hurt or embarrass fellow students. Please refrain from costumes that are gruesome. We ask that there not be make-up depicting blood and other suggestions of violence. *** If your child(ren) are in need of Halloween costumes please call the office at 715-8246. ***
3. Can my child bring anything that resembles a weapon?
No, please do not send these items to school. Anything resembling a weapon such as guns, swords, hatchets, etc. will be kept by the teacher and the parent will need to pick it up from the principal.
4. May I send extra treats?
We ask that the treats not be sent with your child. If that is something you want to do please let the teacher know
and she will have you contact the room parent.
**ALL treats MUST be STORE bought, unopened and include an ingredient label on the package (as per District Guidelines.)**
5. Can parents and guardians come to help at the party?
For Preschool students ONLY... yes. This is one of their parent involvement activities.
For all other grades K-5 only the designated room parents who attended the Parent Volunteer Party meeting and signed up to help may come to help in the classroom as there is not enough room in the classrooms for additional parents and/or siblings.
6. Can parents & guardians come to watch the parade?
ALL parents and guardians are welcome to watch the parade.
7. Where can I watch the parade?
If you choose to watch the parade inside, you will need to first sign in at the office and wear a Rockwell visitor label.
You can sit on the cement circular area in front of the school or along the cement walls weather permitting. Students
will parade through this area.
8. What if it rains?
We will parade through classrooms as usual and instead of going outside past the circular area in front of the school,
we will parade through the gym where you may watch the parade.
We will teach school on October 31st.
The parade and party are an optional choice for families due to personal reasons. Parents may ask for their child to be excused in the afternoon for the parade and party but you will need to send a note to Mrs. Rozelle. If a child does not come to school at all that day, a full day’s absence will be
recorded; likewise, if a child leaves at noon prior to the parade and party, then half day absence will be recorded.
Cold Weather Is Coming...A Couple of Reminders
Recess
We will go outside for recess unless the wind chill and/or temperature are zero or below. Please ensure your children are dressed appropriately for recess every day.
Safety Patrol
Safety Patrol members will not be on duty before and/or after school if temperatures and/or wind chills are zero or below.
Attention Parents:
Rockwell has an exciting opportunity for parents to receive a free smart thermometer through Kinsa.
Flyers will be sent home in Friday folders on October 25th . This is an optional program.
Note: The flyer says October 15th was the deadline but it has been extended to October 31st .
This FLUency program is geared towards keeping students and schools healthier through early detection.
Community Corner
Scholastic Book Fair!
Dear Rockwell Families,
In observance of Veteran’s Day, we are creating a display to honor those who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces. Would you please help us by adding a name or two to our stars? This person may be a friend, relative, neighbor, etc. He or she may be living or deceased.
After the name is written on the star have your child decorate the stars anyway they wish (markers, crayons, glitter, stickers, etc.). Then cut them out and return them to school. We hope this project will help your child better understand the importance of these citizens in our history. Please know that your star will be part of a display and will not be returned.
Please return the decorated stars no later than
Friday, November 1st.
Exciting News!
We are thrilled to announce that Hy-Vee, is now on TAGG! More specifically, all 17 stores in Omaha, Council Bluffs, Fremont and Plattsmouth will happily donate 1% of your purchases to the local school, nonprofit or organization of your choice when you scan a picture of your whole receipt on the free Together A Greater Good mobile app. Exclusions include gift cards, postage, pharmacy, money orders, prepaid debit cards, lottery and money transfers.
It is very important to take a photo of the entire receipt to include all items purchased as well as the information found at the bottom. Partial receipts submitted will be denied and must be resubmitted. Thank you for your cooperation!
Safety Patrol Schedule
Week of October 28-November 1
Team D
Report to school by 8:05 to be at your posts by 8:10.
District Life Skills: Readiness for Work: Problem Solves, Works w/Others, Demonstrates Responsibility.
Mrs. Josten and Ms. VanRooyan
Safety Patrol Coordinators
TAGG-Together A Greater Good
TAGG has added several new business to their program.
TAGG is an easy way to help earn money for our school. Just download the app, take a picture of your receipt and submit. It is that easy.
Box Tops
HyVee Receipts
We have started collecting HyVee receipts. Send them in to school and help raise money for Rockwell!
Meal Prices 2019-2020
Reduced Price $0.30
Adult Breakfast: $2.25
Breakfast Times: 8:15-8:30
Lunch Prices: Full Price $2.75 child; $3.60 adult, Milk $0.50. Please call the school by 9:30am if you will be joining your student & purchasing a lunch.
Reduced Price: $0.40
Adult Prices: $3.70
Lunch Times:
Preschool-11:40
Kdg. & 3rd Gr.--11:45
2nd Gr. & 5th Gr.--12:10
1st Gr & 4th Gr--12:35
The menu is posted on the Millard Food Service Website,
http://foodservices.mpsomaha.org/
For non-immediate family members, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc., a parent must call the office to give us permission to allow them to eat lunch with your child.
Millard Board of Education
Jim Sutfin, Superintendent
Mike Pate, President
Linda Poole, Vice-President
Amanda McGill, Secretary
Dave Anderson, Treasurer
Mike Kennedy, Board Member
Stacy Jolley, Board Member
Rockwell PTO Officers
Vice President-Jaime Hansen
Secretary/Treasure-Jenny Gilmore
PTO Member at Large-Liz Gibbs