BEAGLE BUGLE - ROCKWELL PTA AND SCHOOL NEWS
AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES
REGISTER NOW - Classes start next week!

*Chairpersons are still needed for Little Coders and Chess. Please send us an email at enrichment@normanrockwellpta.org if you're interested or have any questions.* 

Coding with Kids: Little Coders ( Click here to register)
Grades: K-2
Mondays, 10/7/19 - 12/9/19; No class on 10/14, 11/11
3:25pm - 4:30pm
Price: $176.00 for 8 sessions

Chess4Life (Click here to register) 
Grades: K to 5
Fridays, 10/11/2019 - 12/20/2019; No class on 11/29
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Price: $179.00 for 9 sessions

LEGO: Harry Potter Magical Engineering (Click here to register)
Grades: K-2
Mondays, 10/7/19 - 12/9/19; No class on 10/14, 11/11
3:35pm - 5:05pm
Price: $144.00 for 8 sessions

LEGO: Robotics using LEGO® EV3® System (Click here to register)
Grades: 3 to 5
Tuesdays, 10/8/19 - 12/3/19; No class on 10/15
3:35pm - 5:35pm
Price: $208.00 for 8 sessions

Mitra Bilingual Club (English-Hindi Or English-Marathi) - *new class*
Grades: K-5
Tuesday, 10/8/19 - 12/10/19; No class on 10/15
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Price: FREE for 9 sessions (cost of this class has been covered by a LWSD grant!)
Admission will be given on first come - first serve basis. If you are interested, please click here to register as soon as possible.

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Be reminded that when you sign your child up for enrichment classes, you are also required to volunteer during at least one class per session. Please do so as you register. Thank you!

CHAIRPERSON STILL NEEDED!

Chess4Life is coming to Rockwell again this Fall and we're still looking for a chairperson to help with coordinating this after school class. If your kids love chess and you plan to sign them up for chess, please consider to chair the club to ensure that the program will not be cancelled due to lack of chairperson. Our former chess chair is available to answer all questions and to provide all needed information. You only need to contact us at  [email protected]. We thank you! And your kids will thank you too!
ANNUAL BEAGLE CONTRIBUTION
PROGRAMS WILL BE CUT!

Thanks so much to all those of you that have given for this year's Annual Beagle Contribution.  We really appreciate your generous support!
 
As of today, we have hit the funding deadline for our big push for the ABC.  Unfortunately, we fell short of our fundraising goal this year, which means programs will be cut to keep our budget in balance.  

As a result, we will have to CUT the Science Van, STEM Night, and the Spring Musical. 
 
The budget will be presented at the General Membership Meeting on October 10 (please join us), so any contributions that come in before that day will be calculated into the budget planning.  If you wish to give before that date, the time to act is   NOW . 

Once you have donated to the ABC, please also remember to submit  a request here through your employer to have your contribution matched.  This is "free" money to support programs for our kids. 
This is "free" money to support programs for our kids.
 
Please note that we accept donations throughout the school year, but our budget is based off what is received by the funding deadline.
 
Thank you!

Elaine Bentzinger
comfort
SEND IN YOUR CHILD'S COMFORT KIT TODAY!

Please send your child to school with their comfort kits as soon as possible!

The information (plus a quart sized zip-lock bag) was attached to the first day packet at Dog Day. If you misplaced the packet, you can use your own quart sized bag and find the instructions (along with more information) on our website here.

We are asking for each child to have a comfort kit in their classroom in case there is an extended emergency situation. Teachers will distribute kits to students to keep them calm and reassured until parents are reunited with them.

Thank you for considering your child's emotional wellbeing and se nding in a comfort kit today !
VISION

VISION/HEARING SCREENING
Thursday, October 3
Volunteers Needed!

 
Our Rockwell vision and Hearing Screening for all students (4th graders will not be screened, as is the case with all school statewide) on October 3.  We could use a few more volunteers to help make the day run smoothly.  Expect to work from the start of school through noon or slightly beyond.  Training provided that morning. It's easy, really!  You will definitely see your child while volunteering.

Add yourself to the volunteer list on the PTA webpage or email me directly.

Karen Hernan,  [email protected]  or  [email protected] .
math

MATH CHALLENGE #1
due by Thursday, October 3

 
Math Challenge is back for this school year! For those who are new to the program, Math Challenge is a PTA sponsored program that is offered free to all students at Rockwell.  

There are 15 challenges total for the school year and each challenge contains math problems that are appropriate for each grade level.  This program is optional and our aim is to encourage students to enjoy learning and working on math. It is a great family activity, as we encourage the students to work with each other, or family to discuss and solve the questions.  Please feel free to try more questions than the minimum required for your grade level in order to qualify.  

Once the student completes the challenge, simply hand in the MC to their teacher or the office by the due date, and we will randomly select 12 students to receive a prize for each Math Challenge as an encouragement for their work.   

Our first Math Challenge is now available. You can access the challenge here.   The due date for Math Challenge #1 is Thursday, Oct. 3rd by 3:20pm.  

Please contact us if you have any question or if you need additional information about this program. 

Let the challenge begin!
running
ROCKWELL RUNNING CLUB!


What an awesome opening week of Running Club! Despite the threat of rain the weather held up, the sun appeared and warmed up over 275 participants each day! 

We're still looking for volunteers for this popular program. If you are a stay at home parent and interested in assisting our students,  please click here to sign up! 

Any questions, please contact Christine Cottom, Rockwell P.E. Specialist. 
schoolpool
OCTOBER IS SCHOOL POOL MONTH

The Redmond SchoolPool program encourages students and their families to "Walk and Roll" when traveling to their neighborhood school in October!

Redmond SchoolPool is excited to partner with Norman Rockwell, encouraging students to walk, bike, carpool, or ride the school bus to get to school October 1-31st. To learn more about City of Redmond's SchoolPool program, click here .

How does it work?
 
1. Each student will receive a calendar to bring home today. Your student should keep the calendar until October 31.
 
2. Every day that your student walks, bikes, carpools (with another student) or rides the bus to school (at least 1 time), mark the calendar.
 
3. Parents should complete the back of the calendar with contact information so they can receive rewards for their students.

4 . Please turn calendars in to the main office by Friday, November 1st.

5.  Each returned, completed card earns the PTA $5, up to $1,500 for the school!  (This is free money for our school enrichment programs!)

Thank you for contributing to the success of Redmond SchoolPool. Together we will reduce traffic congestion, raise money for your school, and promote healthy habits.

Rockwell PTA/Fundraising VP

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Thursday, October 10
7pm - Rockwell Gym

 
Please join us for our first General Membership PTA Meeting on 10/10/19.  We have a great speaker planned, and will covering a lot of business as well:
 
  • Join us for an update from Principal Clark. 
  • Find out what the funding status is for our events and programs. 
  • Make your voice heard as we vote on approving the PTA Budget.
  • Find out what the PTA Standing Rules and Policies are, as they are presented for approval.
  • Listen to Leanne Kabat, a local mom, author, and CEO of MamaCon as she presents "Lead Your Family from Chaos to Connection Using the 5 Season Strategy"
 
Hope to see you there!
 
PTA President
SCHOLASTIC

FALL SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR
October 7-17

 
It's that time of year. Fall Book Fair is coming!

We are super excited to be hosting this annual, most loved library fundraiser. The library will be hosting Scholastic Book Fair from October 7 th -October 17 th . The theme this year is Arctic Adventure!

More information will be coming home soon with students, along with the Scholastic New Books Flyer.

In the meantime, you can check out our home page at Scholastic Book Fairs online. The homepage includes information on Book Fair open hours and online sales. 

NEW PAYMENT OPTION THIS YEAR : Scholastic has a new payment feature called Ewallet. Parents can sign up for a student account, deposit funds for students to use during book fair sales, and student accounts are accessed directly from the cash registers at the fair.  No more sending kids to school with cash! Sign up for this on our Scholastic Home Page:


Interested in volunteering? Check out opportunities to volunteer here ! 
 
Questions? Feel free to contact Shelly Gordon, Librarian.  
boxBOX TOPS CONTEST
October 21-25

Thank you to those who have already downloaded the new app and started scanning their receipts! Please also continue to cut out and save your physical Box Top coupons - just make sure they aren't expired and that the 4 digit code and expiration date is legible. We will have a class contest to see which grade can collect the most Box Tops for a prize! We will be collecting them October 21 st  through October 25 th.



reflections

REFLECTIONS ART COMPETITION
"Look Within"  


The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition which was started in 1969 and is the largest arts in education program of its kind in the United States. The purpose of the program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works, created around a specific theme. A student may submit an entry in any of the following six arts categories, or as a   special artist (an option for students with disabilities who receive services under IDEA or Section 504):



*  Visual Arts ( Please note that the LWPTSA is unable to accept 3D art for 2019-2020)

Participation Rules and Student Entry Forms available on the Rockwell PTA Website  (hard copies are available in the Rockwell Main Office - please take only what you need). 

  • Deadline for Entries:   Friday, 10/25 @ 1:30pm, Rockwell Main Office 
  • Rockwell Art Show: Thursday, 11/7 from 5:30-7:30pm, Rockwell Library 
  • District Art Show: Friday, 1/10 from 4-8pm, Lake Washington Resource Center

Please let us know if you have any questions!

BEAGLE PLANTER BOXES

Hello Rockwell families and community members! 

Is your family looking for a fun gardening project? Do you want to help keep Rockwell looking amazing?

Every year for Community Serve Day, our wonderful volunteers spruce up all of our planter boxes including minor repairs plus fresh soil and flowers just before school starts. We need your help in maintaining them and keeping them looking fresh, so we're looking for families to "adopt" a Beagle Box.  Commitment is roughly 3 months.

Responsibilities include:
  • Light trimming weeding, and pruning of existing foliage
  • Watering
  • Replacing soil (minimal) and flowers as needed (small budget is provided)
  • Anything else that strikes your fancy!
This could be a very satisfying way for your whole family to get their hands dirty:)

Sounds fun, right? If interested, please contact Elaine Bentzinger. 
LUNCH ROOM HELP

The school has an ongoing need for help during lunch time (serving students and clean up). The time commitment is from 11:40 to 1pm.

If you are willing and able to help, please click here to pick a time slot (or several). 

Thank you in advance!

A NOTE FROM THE COUNSELOR

October is both Disability Awareness Month and Bullying Prevention Month. At Rockwell, we will be promoting these themes by continuing our work with students on inclusion and empathy. Our approach is a positive one, teaching students the behaviors we want them to exhibit instead of just focusing on behaviors we want to extinguish. Teachers often use a technique in their classrooms called "narrating the positive" which means pointing out what others are doing well instead of misbehavior.  In this month's Home School Connection newsletter, you will find an article about how to use this strategy at home to promote desired behavior.
 
Other good reads in this month's newsletter include:
  • Information about how making mistakes are actually good for our children; mistakes help them grow and learn.
  • Suggestions for setting up a successful homework routine at home.
  • Tip for how to get more included with your child's education by partnering with the classroom teacher.
You can find these articles and more in October's newsletter  here.
 
Take care,

THANK YOU NOTE FROM THE HEALTH ROOM

Thank you so much for all the pants/shorts/leggings you donated to the health room.  

T hey were put to good use immediately!!


Thanks,
Health Room Secretary
FALL PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Hello, Rockwell Families!

If you haven't already, please send in your PTA membership forms online or by paper form/kid mail.  PTA membership is required to participate in many PTA activities from being a room parent to chaperoning after school enrichment activities.  Only PTA members can handle money in volunteer activities that collect money like the ice cream social or musical concessions . 

For some families, if money is an issue, our PTA has many scholarships available for membership.  Please contact the school counselor to utilize these funds.

Karen Hernan
Membership chair

YEARBOOK ORDERS!

If you didn't order your yearbook when you completed your First Day Packet online, you can do so by going to LifeTouch and using Yearbook ID # 4886520.

Also, if you've ever made or wanted to make a photo book online, you can help with yearbook layout! Please email Abigail Welborn for more information. 
Volunteer at Rockwell!

Share your talents, gain experience and inspire a child. 

If you're planning to volunteer in the classroom, library or during an after school program, you must be approved by the district.

LWSD recently updated the volunteer application; you can find it here. Your volunteer status will expire after 2 years, at which time you will receive a notice to renew.

Thank you for volunteering!
QUICK LINKS - IN EVERY ISSUE

Places to earn: 
Click here for all the easy ways that your shopping can benefit Rockwell!

View the flyers approved by LWSD and targeted to Rockwell from local organizations...sports tryouts, after school classes, and community events. 
The best way to stay informed!

Join PTA to access all the directory information.

Volunteer Application:  
It's easy to complete and is good for 2 years. Fill yours out or check your renewal status today! Do it now and be ready to volunteer when school begins!
 
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Beagle Bugle Editor
Norman Rockwell Elementary PTA
Norman Rockwell Elementary - Redmond, WA