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Letter From The Principal….. February 2010
Hello Roscommon Elementary School Families –
I am completing my first month as principal and am very much enjoying meeting the ART!
students, learning their names and having them poke their heads in my office as Save April 14th on
they travel here and there. Too, I am enjoying seeing your faces in the hallways and
classrooms. It is clear to me that Roscommon Elementary thrives with many
your calendar! We
wonderful children and deeply committed families. will be having the
It is a treat to learn about the teaching staff as well. They have impressed me with Art Auction at
their skill and practice utilizing data and the latest research to deliver the very best Forest Dunes to
education possible. They embody the dedicated professionalism essential for raise money for
helping the students achieve great things. They have also worked so well with the
K-12 art programs!
students regarding good, healthy, responsible behavior, that, I can honestly say this
is the most polite and friendly group of children I can remember. Last year we raised
The support staff, from secretary to clerk; from paraprofessional to custodian to food over $2,000.00 and
server has also been outstanding. The amount of work they take on and the pace at was able to
which they move to get things done is amazing. Swing through our office and see purchase many
how busy things are and you will understand what I mean. And that’s just one
“real” art products,
example. There are the library and computer lab and tutorial small groups of chil-
dren working and learning all over the building! like clay, drawing
And the best part of all of this … the piece de resistance … is the spirit of positive pencils, canvas and
energy that permeates the entire building. This, morning parents and grandparents mosaic pieces.
were bringing their little ones to school. The staff was bustling about welcoming and
We hope to see you
helping. Dr. Mellgren stopped over and we both stood near the front door of the
school feeling the great and happy energy of the children. They are the reason we on the 14th. Be
are here! We are fortunate and honored for the trust you place in us, allowing us to sure to thank all
teach your children. the Forest Dunes
Roscommon Elementary School is a GREAT place to be! Thank you. staff, they do an
awesome job
supporting this
Mort Meier
event!
Principal
Mark Your Calendar
• Wednesday, Feb 10th, 100th Day of School
• Thursday, Feb. 18th, 6:30pm - Family Involvement Night - Event to be announced!
• Wednesday, Feb. 10th Ice Cream/Pencil Sale - $1.00
• Monday, Feb. 15th SCHOOL - Presidents Day
ART RECYCLABLES Food Scoop
I wanted you all to be
The Art class needs your help in saving your recyclables: Egg cartons, aware that we here at
paper towel rolls, wrapping paper rolls, cardboard or plastic the Food Service
containers (assortment of sizes) Plastic jugs, cartons, soda bottles, Department along with
popsicle sticks, , newspapers, brown paper, wrapping paper, alumi- Chartwells, are striving
num tins, foil, styrofoam, buttons, packing materials, fabric scraps, to “discreetly”
stickers, yarn, ribbon, bows, beads, rope, coffee cans, assorted colors of felt, puff introduce more and
balls, pipe cleaners, clothes pins, googly eyes, hole punchers, baggies, boxes and more whole grains into
bottle caps, really anyting you have that kids will love for art recycle month. Please our menu selections to
make the meals healthy
remember all items need to be empty and clean and we don not need them until
for the students. I
MARCH, thanks for your help.
say “discreetly”
bec au se so met im e s
RES Fun when we tell kids we
are giving them
something good for
them, they do not want
it! We are offering
fresh produce daily at
our food bars and
encourage the kids to
please go to the bar
and try something new.
I am going to start
offering some fresh
b r o c c o l i a n d
cucumbers daily to give
RES Students, where chosen to eat lunch with a Police Officer, Trooper Stimac, them more of a variety.
because of their continued efforts in Being Responsible, Respectful, and Safe! Please remember to
plan on paying ahead
for your child’s lunch,
and if you receive free/
reduced lunch you still
________________________________________________________________________ have to pay for milk
Hello RES Friends! when your child brings a
We are very excited to meet our new friends at RES. lunch from home.
We are Ms. Szagesh and Mrs. Christiansen.
As always, if you ever
Can you believe Ms. Szagesh was a RES student sixteen years ago. need help paying for
your child’s meals,
please contact me, I
am always here to help.
Please e-mail me at
[email protected] or call 989-275-6685.
Physically & Academically Fit
On Janurary 18th, 2010, Roscommon Area School Staff were empowered by the speech of Dr. JoAnne
Owens-Nauslar. "Dr. Jo" is a popular health and fitness speaker who has been one of the country’s most
vocal personalities on the issues of physical activity. She endeavors to help every American understand, but
also enjoy the benefits of healthy active living. She discussed the importance of taking care of ourselves,
serving as role models to students, and the value of physical activity in academic success. “Dr. Jo” discussed
the importance of taking a break in activity every “nine minutes.” Our brains need a break in activity to fully
comprehend what we are engaged in at that time. As I take this challenge, I also encourage everyone else to
take the nine minute challenge with your children. Have them stop and march
around the living room or do ten jumping jacks, this might just add a little fun to
homework time while helping to keep our children academically and physically
motivated and engaged.”
Renee Britvec, RN
School Health Services Program
"Improved Learning through Improved Health"
The Hawaiian Luau-PTO Spring Carnival
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Please join us for a fun Saturday, March 20th from 11:00 AM— 2:00 PM.
Our PTO “Spring Hawaiian Carnival” will be held at Roscommon Elementary
School.
Lots of fun activities and games are planned throughout the school during the three
hours of the carnival. We will have games set up in classrooms for all the children
and their families to enjoy. The fun will keep you busy for hours! We will have
bingo, a cakewalk, hula dancing, a duck pond, tattoos, a book sale, a sucker pull
and a giant inflatable slide to name just a few. We will have a ticket presale prior to
the carnival, 5/$1.00 or 4/$1.00 at the door. Also, we will have great prizes.
So, mark your calendars and don’t miss the fun. Dress Hawaiian and escape the
cold for awhile, if only in your minds. The children will have a spirit day on Friday,
March 19th, where they can dress Hawaiian for school that day.
LABELS CONTEST
Just a reminder that the labels contest is still under way and running until February 19th. PTO is hoping that
labels and box tops will continue coming in from all classrooms. This program has allowed us to purchase
basketballs, footballs, soccer balls and holding carts.
Remember that Campbell’s wants only the UPC bar code, NOT the front label as in the past. “Spartan” needs
the name and bar code, they will send us $.02 per UPC as cash for our school.
If you would like to volunteer your time with the labels contest, please contact Monica Lytle at 989-821-4070.
Thanks for your support!
