Monday: The Aristocats cast rehearsals occur all week
Tuesday: Aboriginal Drumming Club/Basketball Team lunch time practice/Chess Club
Wednesday: Regular Day
Thursday: Lunch hour Choir
Friday: Non instructional Day – (school not in session)
K-12 STUDENT TRANSFER PROCESS
For any families wishing their child to transfer to a school other than their catchment school, a Student Transfer Form must be completed between Monday, February 10th and Tuesday, February 18, 2020.
This form can be obtained from the SD61 website (http://sd61.bc.ca/) or from the school office, no earlier than February 10th.
The forms must be returned to Rogers Elementary, or the school your student is currently enrolled no later than 3:30 February 18, 2020.
READY, SET, LEARN AT ROGERS
Rogers Elementary School invites all 3 & 4 year olds and their parents to join us for learning activities, a school tour and parent information. This will take place on Wednesday, February 19th 2020 from 9:00 am – 10:00 am in our school gymnasium.
ROGERS CALL BACK SAFE ARRIVAL PROGRAM
In order for our call back system to work efficiently, we need the help of the parents. If your child is sick or will be late in the morning, please call 250-727-0188 before 8:30 am. The answering machine will pick up any time before 8:00 am and after 3:30 pm; therefore a message can even be left the night before. Please remember to leave your child’s full name and division number. Students who are late need to check in with the office to pick up a pass to class and get registered in the attendance database. Thanks.
ARE YOU MOVING BEFORE SEPTEMBER 2020?
If you are moving and your child will NOT be attending Rogers Elementary for the 2020/2021 school year, please notify the school office at 250-727-0188. Thank you.
Rogers Emergency Student & Family Reunification Drill
Marketa Lund, from Ground Zero Consulting Group Emergency & Crisis Response Management will be presenting the details of our upcoming emergency reunification school drill to our PAC on Monday, February 10th at 6:30 pm. The Greater Victoria School District hired Marketa several years ago to work with all schools in our district and complete this drill. This drill will provide students, staff and families with the opportunity to practice an important component of our school emergency plan.
On May 8th, at 1:30 pm Rogers Elementary will be practicing this drill. Parents will be required to pick up their children outside on our main field which is our designated meeting place for all emergencies. More details will be coming home shortly.
PARENT ED NIGHT OPPORTUNITY
About this Event
The PAC’s of Doncaster and Braefoot Elementary schools are pleased to host Dr. Paul Mohapel for his presentation of the Impact of Digital Distraction on the Developing Brain.
As a dynamic, knowledgeable, and experienced speaker, Dr. Mohapel will cover topics such as:
• The impact of screens, gaming, and internet on the young person’s brain
• Technologically burnout syndrome & attention deficits
• The addictive properties of technology
• Digital distraction’s impact on learning and social skills
• Promoting a more mindful approach in using technology in the classroom and at home
For further information, please click on the following link:
The Impact of Digital Distraction on Developing Brains
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please register for this event using the Eventbrite link: https://digitaldistraction.eventbrite.ca/
UPCOMING EVENTS at ROGERS:
Feb 10 – 18 – K-12 Student Transfer Process
Feb 14 – Pro D Day (school not in session)
Feb 17 – Family Day (school not in session)
Feb 19 – Ready, Set, Learn
Feb 20 – PAC Hot Lunch
Feb 26 – Pink Shirt Day (school Assembly)
March 11 – PAC Hot Lunch
March 13 – Last day before Spring Break
March 14-29 – Spring Break (school not in session)
March 30 – First day back after Spring Break
April 10 – Good Friday (school not in session)
April 13 – Easter Monday (school not in session)
April 16 – PAC Hot Lunch
April 22 – Student led Conferences
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY & HAPPY FAMILY DAY!