The Rosa Lee Carter Register
June 2014
June
Calendar
● 6/5 Field Day—3rd-
5th Grades
● 6/6 Field Day—1st &
2nd Grades
● 6/12 5th Gade
Graduation
● 6/13 Last Day of
School
It is hard to believe this is the final newsletter of the year! As I reflect
on the past three months, I am so humbled by the hard work and
heart of this community. Rosa Lee Carter families have welcomed me
with open arms and have made my transition an exciting and smooth
one. During these last three months
numerous new families have visited our
school and as they walk our hallways and see
the exciting activities your children are
engaged in, many of them quickly make the
decision to relocate to the Rosa Lee Carter
school zone. I contribute these decisions to
the fantastic job of our teaching and support
staffs, in addition to the pride and commitment to excellence you have
instilled in your children. Together we are making a difference!!
● 6/18 Report Cards
Mailed Home
● Web Calendar
The last two weeks of school are packed full of fun and excitement.
Our 5th grade promotion will be on June 12th at 8:30 AM. Even
though our 5th grade class will be deeply missed, we are confident
they will represent Rosa Lee Carter well, in academics and with a
strong character. You may have noticed a large stone that dawns the
entrance of our school. This is a gift from our 5th grade class to Rosa
Lee Carter Elementary as a symbol of their coyote pride and their
legacy to the school. I am working with our art teacher, Mrs.
Hassinger, to create a painting that will be placed on the stone as a
farewell to the 2014 5th grade class. Our last day of school is June 13th
and report cards will be mailed home on June 18th.
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Our annual Field Day is scheduled for our 3rd-5th graders on June 5th and our 1st- 2nd
graders on June 6th. Please remember to apply sunscreen on your child to prevent any
sunburn. I want to thank Mr. Myers and Mr. Lettington, our PE teachers, for coordinating
and organizing this 2-day event. It truly is one of our special highlights of the year.
Parents, please mark your calendars with the following 2014-2015 school scheduled
events:
Kindergarten Orientation - August 29th
AM Classes — 8am-9am
PM Classes — 9am-10am
BACK to School Nights
Kindergarten – 2nd grades
3rd – 5th grades
OPEN HOUSE
All grades
August 26 – 6:00pm – 7:30 pm
August 28 – 6:00pm – 7:30 pm
August 29 – 10:00 am– 11:30 am
Parents, as you can see we still have a full calendar. I have had a strong outpouring of
positive feedback with regards to my weekly calls. These calls will continue next year in the
effort to keep our community highly informed of events and activities.
Summer will soon be upon us and I want to encourage all of our children to read at least 20
minutes a day. This will sustain comprehension and vocabulary growth that was observed
throughout the school year.
In closing, I would like to thank all of our families for their overwhelming support this year.
I look forward to a fantastic fall and the children arriving back to school with vim and vigor.
Have a wonderful summer break!!
Mrs. Ann Hines
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We are sad to see the following staff members leave Rosa Lee
Carter this year but wish them the very best with their new endeavors. They have represented our school well with the utmost
professionalism and commitment to our students. Please feel free
to send them a note of appreciation.
Mr. Glenn Colucci
Ms. Kathleen Rowe
Ms. Jennifer Mullen
Mrs. Julie Lopez
Ms. Khin New, Aye Balach
Mrs. Dianne Mercil
Ms. Jessica Saxe
Meaghan Stevens
Kaira Barry
Spring cleaning for a worthy cause...
Starting a home library shows the importance of reading and encourages children
to read more. Unfortunately, there are some families that aren’t able to provide this opportunity to their
children. Rosa Lee Carter will help those less fortunate by creating home libraries for these students.
As your child matriculates to another grade level, please pick out books that your child has enjoyed
reading. Send the selected books in his/her backpack to be dropped off as they come to school. There will
be two beautifully decorated boxes placed in the foyer next to the school entrance. Please only donate
books that you once loved and would want to give away to kids we all care about. Your generosity is much
appreciated!
The Book Drive will happen from June 2nd till the last day of school...
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The Artist’s Brush
June 2014
Students are busy finishing projects! It is always so much fun to have
students compare their work from the first day to what they can create now!
Everyone has learned so much in just one year!
Our 5th graders are especially busy. They are painting tiles for one of
their gifts to the school. Each tile represents one student’s likes, dreams, or
even what they plan to be when they grow up! The tiles will be installed in the
hallway near the music room.
Parents, long trips made during the summer by plane or car can be
tough on students. Going to an arts and crafts store is the cure! Simple, fun projects can be purchased to
keep your child busy and happy, as well as a great creative outlet. Are you interested in summer art lessons?
I know of two teachers who give classes. Please e-mail me for their contact information if you are
interested. Summer is a great time to create!
Guidance
What a wonderful school year it has been learning and
growing in our Coyote pack! We have had a lot of fun in the process.
Mr. Hak and Mrs. Saxe hope the students and their families have a
safe and relaxing summer! Here are a few fun ideas of activities to do
with your children:
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Visit the zoo.
Visit an art, history or science museum.
Go to the park. Pack a picnic lunch and invite some friends!
Go fishing. Have your child learn about the different types of fish he or she could catch.
Go biking or hiking.
Go to the public library. There are many great activities and programs going on all summer long.
Practice good citizenship! Pick up litter in a park, work in a shelter serving food or contact someone to
find out ways the whole family can give back to the community.
Teach your child how to cook and bake. Measuring and learning to follow recipe instructions is a great
experience for children.
Write! Have your child write down their thoughts, feelings and experiences in a journal or write letters
to your friends and family.
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Physical Education at RLC
Music
During summer break, we encourage
the students to stay active, get outside
as much as possible, and try to practice
some of the skills
we teach
throughout the
school
year. Fourth and
fifth graders will
fitness test in the
fall, so staying active during the
summer will result in better test
scores. Students who stay active and
develop good habits concerning
physical activity early in life are more
likely to stay active as they get
older. Keep your kids moving and have
a great summer!
It’s hard to believe that we are nearing the end of
another school year. It’s been a wonderful year
in the music room! You can always keep up with
your music skills by singing, going to concerts,
playing instruments and visiting some great music
websites (see below). Happy summer!
www.classicsforkids.com/games - composers,
note names, rhythms
www.pbskids.org/jazz – Explore jazz music
www.nyphilkids.org – Fun music games for
children of all ages
www.sfskids.org – A site that explores the
orchestra and instruments
Search
For parents/guardians seeking information about the gifted education in Loudoun County Public Schools,
there is no better place to begin than on the LCPS Gifted Education website: http://cmsweb1.lcps.org/
Page/617.
The first and most basic question is often “Why does gifted education exist?” The website answers it this
way: “All students need to be challenged to their utmost potential. For students who are rapid-paced
learners, who have high intellectual aptitude, or who are very talented in a specific field, these programs
help ensure that they are challenged academically and intellectually.”
Take time to visit the LCPS Gifted Education website for lots of announcements and details about the
eligibility process for gifted programming. We look forward to another great school year in 2014-2015.
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Library
Summer break is almost here, and there are many
ways to help your child maintain his/her reading skills
to avoid the summer slide. The Loudoun County Public
Library has a wonderful summer reading program that
your child can participate in beginning June 16. This
year’s theme is “Fizz Boom Read” with an emphasis on
STEM activities.
Our librarian, Mrs. Alpher, will be sharing more information about the summer reading program with your
child during library classes. She will display sample library materials such as Playaway audio books, Playaway View video books, and eBooks. Each child will receive a bookmark from the public library with more information about the reading program. Follow the link
to see the schedule of wonderful programs being
offered at each library location.
You can also make reading fun for your child by having
him/her read directions to a game, a fun recipe to
make, or a brochure about a place they would like to
visit.
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http://library.loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=353
We hope you will enjoy reading fun with your family this summer!
43330 Loudoun Reserve Drive, Ashburn, Virginia 20148 Phone: 703-957-4490 Attendance Line: 703 957-4491
http://www.lcps.org/carter
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Principal’s Coffee
For those parents who weren’t able to attend our Principal's Coffee, below is the information that was
discussed:
1. The Rosa Lee Carter Needs Network—We need an organized way to help RLC children and their
families. Please consider signing up to be a RLC Needs Network Volunteer and be on our mailing list.
2. The Rosa Lee Carter Watch D.O.G.S Program—This is a Father Volunteer Program with the intention
of providing positive role models to our children. This will begin Fall 2014!
3. Community Events Information—There is a place on the Parent Liaison Page where I regularly post
flyers from various community, education and mostly charity events. Please check it out to see if there is
an event going on in Loudoun County that you and your family could find
useful or relevant. Please email me for any further questions.
4. The Backpack Buddies Program—Backpack Buddies Program is a program
model created by Feeding America to provide food for the weekend to
elementary school children who are in need. RLC will be installing the BBP this
September.
5. Book Drive starting June 2, 2014 till the last day of school...
As your child matriculates to another grade level, please pick out books that your child has enjoyed
reading. Send the selected books in his/her backpack to be dropped off as they come to school. There
will be two beautifully decorated boxes placed in the foyer next to the school entrance. Please only
donate books that you once loved and would want to give away to kids we all care about. Your generosity
is much appreciated!
To read more about these events, please visit the Parent Liaison page on the RLC website...
Let me know what you think and I can change things if needed.
Warmly
Simran Kaur
43330 Loudoun Reserve Drive, Ashburn, Virginia 20148 Phone: 703-957-4490 Attendance Line: 703 957-4491
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The Nurse’s Nook
Clinic Information
Our school’s Registered Nurse is Isabelle Tracy.
Clinic Hours are from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Medication Pick up
If your child has any medication in the school clinic, a parent/guardian must pick it up by the last day
of school on June 13, 2014. ANY MEDICATION NOT PICKED UP BY THIS DATE WILL BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LCPS POLICY.
2014-2015 MEDICATION AND HEALTH CARE
If your child will need medication or health related care at Rosa Lee Carter next year, a new Authorization for Medication Administration form and/or Health Care Plan will need to be completed by you and
your child’s doctor. The completed form must be returned to the clinic of Rosa Lee Carter Elementary
School one week before school starts. All schools in Loudoun County require that appropriate physician’s
forms be on file, prior to dispensing medication or giving health related care at school. A new form is required for each school year. Forms are available online at www.lcps.org. Click on “ Parents” tab and the
forms will be found under Medication at School-for Parents . Students are not permitted to bring ANY medication to school. Parent/Guardians must bring the medication to school with the completed form.
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43330 Loudoun Reserve Drive, Ashburn, Virginia 20148 Phone: 703-957-4490 Attendance Line: 703 957-4491
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43330 Loudoun Reserve Drive, Ashburn, Virginia 20148 Phone: 703-957-4490 Attendance Line: 703 957-4491
http://www.lcps.org/carter
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June 2014
43330 Loudoun Reserve Drive, Ashburn, Virginia 20148 Phone: 703-957-4490 Attendance Line: 703 957-4491
http://www.lcps.org/carter
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June 2014
43330 Loudoun Reserve Drive, Ashburn, Virginia 20148 Phone: 703-957-4490 Attendance Line: 703 957-4491
http://www.lcps.org/carter