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West Irondequoit Central School District
www.westirondequoit.org
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rogers Middle School
Newsletter
January 2015
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope everyone has enjoyed a restful
vacation and a Happy New Year! For
those of you traveling, I wish you a safe
journey to your destination.
Sometimes family vacations occur when
school is in session, resulting in students
being absent. In those circumstances,
parents often have questions as to what is
expected in terms of lost instructional
time. I hope that the following considerations will be helpful:
The instruction and learning that occurs
on a daily basis in the classroom is central to our mission. The tasks that are
assigned and completed during class
generally cannot be duplicated through
outside activities or assignments.
Classroom interactions, and the learning
that occurs through them, form the basis
for homework assignments. It is difficult
to anticipate how these interactions will
affect homework assignments when a
child is absent for an extended period.
Said another way, teachers plan assignments in advance but will regularly make
changes in response to a class’s particular instructional needs. As a result, during the course of several days of instruction, assignments may change dramatically.
depending on the nature of the assignments and work missed. Students are expected to make up all
assignments within a reasonable
timeframe, and teachers will make
appropriate efforts to support them
on their behalf. Our teachers continue to be committed to the success of
all of our students.
Parents should make every effort to
plan family vacations during school
recesses. In the event that that is not
possible, it is important to recognize
that it is the parents’ responsibility
and their children’s responsibility to
make up missed work and assignments.
Thank you for your cooperation and
ongoing support.
Sincerely,
Dennis DesRosiers
Principal
At
Rogers
We
Care
Upcoming Events
January 5
School Reopens
January 15
Gr. 5/6 Concert
7 p.m. @ IHS
January 19
No School
Martin Luther King Day
January 21
End of 2nd Marking Period
January 30
Gr. 4-6 Report Cards
Carried Home
Teachers may prepare assignments for
students and parents based on their intended instructional plans or they may
provide information to students upon
return from the absence. Written materials, handouts, etc. that are given to the
class during the absence will be provided to the student upon his/her return to
school. Teachers may choose to work
with the student before or after school
219 Northfield Road, Rochester, New York 14617
Procedure For Reporting An
Absence / Tardy
Absences from school for any reason should be reported by phone on the day of absence and each successive day the child is
out of school. Please call the Health & Attendance Office at 336-3030 before 9 a.m. to report your child absent. Please leave
your child’s name, his/her teacher’s name and the reason they are not attending. Please keep your child home from school
until they have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication. When your child returns to school
a written note is required by law.
If your child will be late for school for any reason, please also notify the Health & Attendance Office at 336-3030 prior to 9
a.m. When your child arrives at school, a written note is required.
This procedure is used to make sure we know where your child is at all times. Calling the Attendance Line prior to 9
a.m. will help eliminate calls to parents. Also, we are required to have a written excuse on file for all student absences, tardiness or early dismissals as part of their permanent record.
Rogers Ice-skating club is coming!
It will run on five consecutive Tuesdays starting on February 24, 2015, and
runs to March 24, 2015.
The cost is $25.00. This includes all five skating sessions, skate rental and bus transportation to Lakeshore Hockey Arena and back to Rogers.
Information packets and permission slips will be handed out in homeroom on Monday,
January 26, 2015 . If your student is interested in joining, complete per mission slips
along with check or cash must be handed in by Thursday, January 29, 2015 by
9:00 a.m. (No permission slips or money will be accepted after 11:00 a.m.).
To maintain safety for our students, please do not park in the bus loop on skating
days:
Tuesday, February 24, March 3, March 10, March 17 and March 24, 2015.
Thank you!
Mrs. DeNinnis
Any questions or concerns please call Mrs. DeNinnis at 336-3075.
From the Health Office
Cases of “colds,” viruses and gastrointestinal illness (vomiting, stomach ache, and diarrhea) are very common at this
time of year. Bacterial infections such as conjunctivitis (pink eye), strep throat, sinus or ear infections and pneumonia
are occasionally reported as well. This chart offers practical guidelines for recognizing the differences between some
illnesses. General healthcare information should not be used as a substitute or in place of contacting your child’s
healthcare provider.
Symptoms
Common Cold
Strep Throat
Influenza
Fever
Low grade fever or no
fever
Fever common from
bacterial infection
Headache
Often
Often
General body aches and
pains
Rare or slight
Rare
Usually very HIGH fever of
102-104 – lasts 3-4 days or
more
Usually occurs and can be
severe
Usually occurs and can be
severe
Cough
Often
Not common
Usually occurs
Stuffy nose
Very common
Rare
Sometimes
Fatigue and weakness
Mild
Mild
Extreme and can last 2
weeks
Diarrhea and vomiting
No
No
Occasionally in children
Loss of appetite
Rare or mild
Often due to pain from
swallowing
Usually due to multiple
symptoms
Will antibiotics help?
No
Yes – always prescribed
and should be completely
finished
No
It is best to consult with your pediatrician if any of the following applies:
 Fever over 101.5
 Onset of a sore throat is rapid, severe and persists for more than 2 days
 A rash that looks like sandpaper or “goose bumps” with a sore throat
 Persistent ear pain with fever
 Pus or greenish-yellow discharge from the nasal sinuses or in the back of the throat
 Thick yellowish-white drainage from the eyes (can prevent the eyes from opening)
 Persistent loss of appetite with influenza symptoms
 Persistent severe cough with pain in the chest area and difficult breathing
Please refer to the West Irondequoit Central School District Minimum School Exclusion Policy located on the district
Web site (www.westirondequoit.org—click on District, then Health News). Children who have been ill with a fever
should remain at home for 24 hours after the fever has subsided and/or they are well enough to participate in classes.
Please feel free to contact our school nurse at 336-3136 with any questions.
CONGRATULATIONS!
THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS HAVE EARNED THEIR FIRST BUCKET FILLER
AWARD FOR SHOWING C.A.R.E. AT ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Alexa Wainer
Abby Kennedy
Kayla Wearen
Isabella Falcone
Camryn Mills
Lily Doyle
Jemilyann Santiago-Pierluissi
Zachary Boice
Cayden Catalina
Jack Donovan
Sean Hayes
Crey Lenox
Luca Militello
Zachary Pearl
Maura Potter
Aidan Amy
Max Gerew
Makennah Bullis
Skyelar Cutter
Emma Fernandes
Sam Lessard
Nori Murray
Vincent Caruana
Olivia Doktor
Cameron Ignizio
Fiona Mullins
Joseph Pfrengle
Aakilah Phillips
Jalen Hill
Mateo Sotolongo
Sarah Stephany
Brooklyn Burke
Caitlin Callari
Baylee Carlson
Colin Mosley
Dillon Fisher
Noah Gibson
Olivia Whalen
Hailey Crespo
Harrison Swartzenberg
Wangelys Gonzalez
Joshua Ordway
Raya Heath
Brayden Beckley
Emma Branco
Caroline Vines
CONGRATULATIONS!
THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS HAVE EARNED THEIR SECOND BUCKET FILLER
AWARD FOR SHOWING C.A.R.E. AT ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Kip Bertram
Abby Butler
Gabby Cannizzio
Caleb Freeman
Lucie Graziano
Noah Kisler
Kareem McKinney-Garcia
Ethan Riester
Michael Wagner
Tommy Castellon
Madison Colbey
Olivia Herrera
Kayce Hennekey
Emma McGuigan
Michael Swartzenberg
Tommy Tisa
Daniela Antonetty
Emma Smith
Ava Lawrence
Isabella Reynolds
Bryce Billitier
David Flood
Elise Steele
Brittany Chandratt
Katie Hartson
Ethan Klingler
Audrey Proulx
Isabella Imburgia
Ja’Nya Frost
Jakayla Reed
Steven Kamas
Leah Delnesa
Noel DiPietro
CONGRATULATIONS!
THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS HAVE EARNED THEIR THIRD BUCKET FILLER
AWARD FOR SHOWING C.A.R.E. AT ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Liliana LiPera
Kip Bertram
Liam McCammon
Ava Palo
Olivia Schello
Elliot Duckworth
Evan Leonardo
Hannah Smith
Sky Brumfield
Makaila Williams
Madison Colbey
CONGRATULATIONS!
THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS HAVE EARNED FOUR OR MORE BUCKET FILLER
AWARDS FOR SHOWING C.A.R.E. AT ROGERS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Evan Leonardo – 4
Marah Ali – 4
Faith Nelson – 4
Keenan Robertson- 4
Alyssa Polito - 5
Traci Williams - 7
DECEMBER STUDENTS OF
THE MONTH
CONGRATULATIONS!
Continental Math League
During the month of November 5th and 6th graders at Rogers School participated in the “Continental
Math League.” This monthly contest provides students with the opportunity to showcase their problem
solving skills by solving six unique word problems.
The High 5th Grade Scorers were:
+5 Daniela Antonetty, Sean Smith, Nicholas Travers, John Vida
+4 Maddie Colbey, Nathaniel Forys, Jerome Job, Alex Kagoro,
Ethan Klinger, Sam Lessard, Joe Pfrengle, Emma Smith,
Ishaan Thompson
The High 6th Grade Scorers were:
+5 Evan Resseguie, David Vanill, Andrew Bidwell, Greta Mannino,
Nick Calarco
+4 Emma Dawley, Thomas Parkhurst, Paul Tuttle, Isabelle Autore,
Tyler Murray, Spencer Yaw, Brandon Zimmer, Sophia Larson,
Ethan Riester, Maddie Verhagen, Michael Wagner, Maddie Huebbers,
Kayla Pearl, Alyssa Polito
A PERFECT SCORE earned by:
+6 Max Gerew, Alex Zaccagnini, Phil Minnehan, Barbie Smith
Here is a sample problem to try at home:
Alice, Betty, Carrie, Dawn, Eve and Fay are standing side by side. Alice is next to Carrie but not
next to Betty. Betty is between Dawn and Eve. Fay, who is next to Carrie, has no one on her
right. Dawn is not on either end. Place the girls in order from left to right.
Answer: EBDACF
Congratulations to all participants!
Mr. Brickler
Mrs. Hurlburt
Mrs. Schaumberg
Math Olympiad
In November, the Rogers Math Olympiad Team held its first competition.
We would like to congratulate the following “High Scoring Students” for their outstanding performance on
this contest:
+4: Nick Bianchi, Sophia Larson, Phil Minnehan, Kayla Pearl, Alyssa Polito,
Paul Tuttle, Davis Vanill, Daniela Antonetty, Max Gerew, Joey Guarino,
Jerome Job, Sam Lessard, Sean Smith
A PERFECT Score was earned by the following students:
+5: Andrew Bidwell, Nathaniel Forys, Leah Memmott, Barbie Smith,
Nicholas Travers, Alex Zaccagnini
Here is a sample problem to try at home:
In a class of 27 students, 16 like video games and 20 like cartoons. If 12 students like both video games
and cartoons, how many students do not like either?
(Answer: 3 students)
Congratulations to the Team!
Mr. Brickler
Mrs. Hurlburt
Mrs. Schaumberg
CORRECTION!!!
The following students were not included on the 6th grade 1st quarter Honor
Roll list. Our apologies!
Brianna Chandratt
Gabriel Rist
Reminder-District Cafeteria Charge Policy
Students in grades K-6 can charge 3 lunches or a total of $7.65, and after that, will be given
a PB&J or a cheese sandwich and milk until the charges are paid. Don't get stuck with a
sandwich and milk! Remember to bring your lunch money!
E-NEWS
E-news is a way of communicating with Rogers parents.
From time to time, we will send out e-mails telling of an
event that occurred at school, or reminders and information regarding upcoming activities, deadlines and opportunities for students and parents. We continue to send
home printed newsletters and letters, but e-news allows
us to send messages to you quickly at home or at work.
To register, send an e-mail to:
[email protected]
Include your child(ren)’s name(s) and grade(s) in the body
of your e-mail. Your e-mail address will remain confidential.
We will only use e-mail addresses that have been e-mailed
to this special account. When you change your e-mail address, please let us know so you will continue to receive
our updates.
Early Rochester Day
Please Help!
The fourth grade is in need of metal lids from frozen juice cans.
These will be used for an activity on Early Rochester Day. If you use
frozen juice at home, please consider saving the lids for us. You can
send the lids to school with your child anytime and the lids will be
sent to the fourth grade. Thank you for supporting our special event.
Note: Please do not send any lids from soup or other canned goods as
we only use the juice lids.
Attention Parents!
The Rogers Orchestra, 5/6 Chorus and Drum Ensemble will present their first concert of the school year on
JANUARY 15, 2015, 7 p.m. in the IHS auditorium. This tends to come up quickly once we are back from
vacation. Please mark your schedules carefully! Thank you so much! It's going to be a great evening!
CHORUS PARENTS, PLEASE SAVE THIS DATE! Our Roger s Chor us has been invited to sing the
National Anthem at a Lancers soccer game at the Blue Cross Arena on Saturday, January 10 at 1:00 p.m.
We did this last year and had a great time! More information, including ticket purchasing, will be coming
home soon. We hope all of our members and their
families can join us!
2014 – 2015 Art Club Schedule
Art Club Advisor:
AnneMarie Salvo [email protected]
Club Time:
8:15-8:50 [35 min] Please wait at the main office until 8:15 and then come
down to the art room. Any changes or cancellations will be made over morning
announcements.
Grade Levels: All [4th, 5th, 6th]
DATE
Wed,
October 1
Tues, October 28
Wed,
November 5
Fri,
November 14
Fri,
December 5
Wed,
January 14
Fri,
January 23
Tues, February 10
Wed,
February 25
Thurs, March 5
Fri,
March 13
Wed,
April 15
Thurs, April 23
Tues, May 19
Thurs, May 28
Projects
Seasonal Decorations
Art Nouveau Initials on a
Plaque
Outdoor Painting
School Posters
Summer Splash Ceramic
Candle Holders
Chimes
Letter
Day
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Materials
Clay&Paint
Clay&Paint
Paint
Drawing
Materials
Clay &
Ceramic
Glaze
Clay
Fabric Dye
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If you would like to donate any materials that are just
taking up space at home, you are more than welcome to pass
those on to art club. Students can bring in any donations with them to the club.
Batik Tye Dye
Physical Education News
Mrs. Evans & Mr. Cardon
Students will begin a Jump Rope unit in the beginning of January. This unit will include individual rope
jumping, partners and group jumping will be introduced depending on grade level. Emphasis will be placed
on the cardiovascular and muscular benefits of rope jumping and all students will be encouraged to utilize
these skills for live-long enjoyment.
All students will be involved in a Floor Hockey unit at the middle of January. This unit will include individual skills, lead-up games, and 6 vs. 6 scrimmages. Skill areas will focus on stick handling, passing shooting
and goal tending.
Floor Hockey intramurals will begin on January 5 for 6th graders, January 6 for 5th graders and January
12 for 4th graders.
Rogers Chess Club
Chess Club will have two meetings this month. Meetings are held from 3:05 – 4:00 in Miss
Flood’s room (#306). Students must arrange for transportation home prior to each meeting.
Miss Flood
Chess Club Meeting Dates
January 9th
January 23rd
February 6th
February 27th
March 6th
March 20th
April 17th
May 1st
May 15th
West Irondequoit Central
Now Look What I’ve Done!
WICPTSA
Arts and Literature Program
All children in grades 4 through 12 are invited to submit entries in any of
seven categories of art and literature.
Dance Choreography
Film Production/Animation
Literature
Musical Composition
Traditional/Digital Photography
Drawing and Painting
Sculpture and Mixed Media
Arts, music and literature enhance children’s learning
experiences and bring imaginations to life.
Build and celebrate creativity! Showcase your talents!
Participate in “Now Look What I’ve Done!”
Entries are due January 16, 2015
Entry forms and information packets are available in the school main office
and on our website at www.wipctsa.org
Any questions can be directed to Maureen Heron at 756-8617 or [email protected]
Taco with Trimmings &
Brown Rice
Seasoned Corn
Raw Veggie Sticks
Applesauce
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Milk
6
Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
w/ Marinara
Sliced Carrots
Raw Veggie Sticks
Diced Pears
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Milk
5
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Wednesday
3
1
Romaine Salad
Raw Veggie Sticks
Fruit Cocktail
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Milk
Pizza!
Leafy Green Salad
Raw Veggie Sticks
Mandarin Oranges
2 Assorted Fresh Fruit
22 Milk
The Max Cheese Stuffed
Breadsticks w/ Marinara
Green Beans
Raw Veggie Sticks
Golden Diced Peaches 23
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Milk
29
Mixed Vegetables
Raw Veggie Sticks
Golden Diced Peaches
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Milk
7
2 Pizza!
Spinach Salad
Raw Veggie Sticks
Fruit Cocktail
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Milk
Seasoned Corn
Raw Veggie Sticks
Golden Sliced Peaches
Assorted Fresh fruit
Milk
15
Macaroni and Cheese
0
Pizza!
Romaine Salad
Raw Veggie Sticks
Fruit Cocktail
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Milk
Pizza!
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Raw Veggie Sticks
Golden Diced Peaches
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Milk
8
1212
Breaded Chicken Smackers
Chicken Patty on a Bun
HOLIDAY RECESS
NO SCHOOL
HOLIDAY RECESS
NO SCHOOL
1
Friday
Thursday
24
30
28
23
21
16
9
2
Grades 4-6
Rogers & Iroquois
Student lunch $2.55
Ham, Turkey, or Tuna Sandwich on 100%
WW Bread
Pre-Packaged Salads
Yogurt Parfait with Fruit and Granola
Faculty & Staff lunch $4.05 (tax
included)
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ALTERNATIVE ENTRÉES
Five Components make a meal: meat,
or meat alternate, grain, fruit,
vegetable and milk. You can have
everything but you must choose 3
items and one must be either 1/2 cup
fruit or ¾ cup vegetable.
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Looking for part-time employment while your children are in school? Call the Nutritional offices at 336-2953 ask for Betsy!!
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Lunch $2.55 Student milk $0.50 Milk choice: 1% white or fat free chocolate & skim. Faculty & Staff Lunch $4.05 tax included. Now you can pay for your
meals on-line. Visit our website: www.westirondequoit.org . Once there, Food Services is listed under “District”. Menu is subject to change without notice.
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Bush’s Baked Beans
Raw Veggie Sticks
4 oz. 100% Juice
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Milk
7
Milk
Hamburger or Cheeseburger Pasta & Meatballs with
Maple
French
Toast
French Glazed
Tst Sticks
/sausage
on a Bun
Spaghetti Sauce
Sticks with Sausage Links
Sweet Potato Fries
Mixed Veggies
Steamed
Steamed Broccoli
Green Bean
Raw Veggie Sticks
Raw Veggie Sticks
Raw Veggie
Veggie Sticks
Sticks
Raw
Diced Pears
4oz
7 Applesauce
4oz 100%
Juice Juice
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Assorted
Assorted Fresh
Fresh Fruit
Fruit
Milk
12 Milk
131 Milk
Milk
14
19
25 Milk
8
Tangerine Chicken with
Chicken Nuggets
Brown Rice
French Fries
MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY Raw Veggie Sticks
Raw Veggie Sticks
NO SCHOOL
4 oz. 100% Juice
16 Applesauce
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Assorted Fresh Fruit
26
19 Milk
20 Milk
21
19
Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
Taco with Trimmings and 2 BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
5
w/Marinara
Brown
Rice
Sliced Carrots
Seasoned Corn
Bush’s Baked Beans
Raw Veggie Sticks
Raw Veggie Sticks
Raw Veggie Sticks
Diced Pears
Applesauce
4 oz. 100% Juice
21
22
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Assorted Fresh Fruit
Milk
26 Milk
271 Milk
28
Tuesday
Monday
West Irondequoit Schools
January 2015