Greetings to all of our families! I hope all is well with you and your child/children is/are having a great school year. From our teachers, office staff, and paraprofessionals to our custodians, bus drivers, cooks, and administration, we have all been working hard for our kiddos...AND will continue to do so!
This is a TEAM effort and WE DO THIS TOGETHER so please be sure to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. I hope you enjoy this newsletter as it has some reminders and upcoming events, and also gives you a look into many of the things that have been going on at RES.
ROLL RAMS!
Bryce Lingen, Principal
218-463-2746
Here have been our words of the week thus far in the school year:
Respect- This is one of our core expectations at Roseau Elementary as we show respect to others and ourselves.
Together- No one is alone in our school and we do this together! From our students, teachers, staff, and families, this is a team effort!
Help- Students were reminded that it is okay to ask for help and to also look out for others and help them out!
"Words Matter"- This is a reminder that we have been using with our students often. What we say to one another does matter. We can lift people up with our words or tear them down. We all should be focused on speaking positively because our words do matter!
Kindness- Another focus and constant reminder we give our students is to be kind to one another. It is a pretty simple thing to do that can make a big difference as we never know what someone may be going through.
Perseverance- This week's word is Perseverance. Students are being reminded that when they hit that rough spot, they need to keep pressing on as we ALL have our struggles. Perseverance will be needed at some point this school year, but also will be needed throughout their life!
- Koda The Warrior presentations to Grades K-6: October 12th and 13th (Thanks to our AIPAC for bringing in this author/writer for our students! BE SURE TO ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT THIS)
- Picture Re-takes and PTO hat day: Wednesday, October 18th
- MEA: October 19th and 20th --NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF
- Pumpkin Carving (2nd grade): Wednesday, October 25th
- Halloween Parade (Prek-3rd grade): Tuesday, October 31st--8:45am in the gymnasium! See below for more details.
- Red Ribbon Week Celebration (Team Epic): November 1st (WEAR RED to support being Drug Free!)
- End of Quarter: November 3rd
- DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME: November 5th (fall back 1 hour)
- Staff Development: November 6th --NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
- Parent-Teacher Conferences: November 9th and 10th --Students have a half day on the 9th and have no school on the 10th. More information will come home with your student in a few weeks!
- Veterans Day Celebration: Monday, November 13th
- AIPAC Meeting: Tuesday, November 14th
- PTO hat day: November 22nd
- Creativity Festival for a few of our students in grades 4-6: November 22nd
- Thanksgiving Break: November 23rd and 24th --NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS AND STAFF
Kris Edman--Special Education
Family: I am married to Scott Edman. We have three kiddos. McKenzie (9), Paige (7) and Eli (7)
Years Taught at Roseau: 1st year at Roseau!
College: University of North Dakota, MSU-Moorhead
Favorite Food: Spaghetti
Hobbies: Playing/Watching sports, reading, chasing my kiddos
Pets: 2 Dogs - Gus and Belle
What I like best about teaching at Roseau: The students and staff are so kind. Everyone has so much pride in being a Ram!
Maranda Peterson--1st Grade
Family: Kyle, Taden, and Hadley
Years Taught at Roseau: 10 years
College: Mayville State University, Go Comets!
Favorite Food: Nachos
Hobbies: Reading, Walking, and camping.
Pets: Auggie is our sweet dog. He is 3 years old.
What I like best about teaching at Roseau: The students are my favorite and most important reason why I teach. I love our working family as well. I love waking up in the morning knowing I get to have a great day with lots of great people and kids.
Kelsey Vatnsdal--Kindergarten
Family: Husband Keith, children Carter (6th grade), Arya (2nd grade), Ethan (preschool)
Years Taught at Roseau: 8 years
College: University of North Dakota
Favorite Food: Pasta
Hobbies: Watching my children in all their sporting events
Pets: 3yr old Border Collie Max, 12 yr old cat Chester
What I like best about teaching at Roseau: The wonderful staff
Liz Klein--Special Education
Family: Husband Eric
Years Taught at Roseau: 1st year
College: University of North Dakota
Favorite Food: Cucumbers
Hobbies: Quilting, reading, gardening
Pets: No...I'd have to worry about them too.
What I like best about teaching at Roseau: The staff are top notch. I notice great things every day!
George Ziegler--Physical Education grades K-4
Family: Amy, Andy & Alex
Years Taught at Roseau: 13 years
College: Bismarck JC, Mayville State University, NDSU
Favorite Food: Meatballs, mashed potatoes & gravy
Hobbies: Outdoor & water activities
Pets: None
What I like best about teaching at Roseau: The students and adults I work with.
Cindy Lee--5th grade
Family: My husband is Terry. We have two grown children, Michael & Molly. Michael is married to Ellie and they have three children: Samantha, James, and Brooks. Molly is getting married this fall to Casey.
Years Taught at Roseau: 32 years-- I taught 12 years in Kindergarten, one year in Second Grade, one year in Sixth Grade, and have taught fifth grade for eighteen years.
College: Moorhead State University and Bemidji State University
Favorite Food: I like most foods, but tacos are one of my favorite foods.
Hobbies: I enjoy playing with my grandchildren, walking, biking, snowmobiling, fishing, and gardening.
Pets: I currently do not have any pets.
What I like best about teaching at Roseau: Teaching in Roseau has been awesome. The staff is fantastic, friendly, and always willing to work together to solve problems. We take pride in our school and our students. Roseau is the village where I chose to raise my children, and the village I call home.
Food Service Updates and Links
Roseau Community School offers healthy meals each day. Starting this school year, we are joining Minnesota’s Free School Meals Program. All students can get one breakfast and one lunch free of charge each day at school. Although no application is required to receive this free meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important! Your child(ren) may qualify for other benefits like reduced fees at school. Your application may also help the school qualify for education funds, discounts, and other meal programs.
Roseau Community Schools encourages all families to apply for Educational Benefits. It’s easy.
There are a couple ways to apply.
Educational Benefits Forms have been mailed to every student household in the school district. Complete the form and return it via mail or email.
Forms are also available at the elementary and high school school offices, as well as the Roseau Community School district office.
Online, click on Skyward Family Access, log-in, and complete the Educational Benefits Form.
Our office staff is available to assist you, Monday - Friday, 7:30 - 4:00 p.m. If your student(s) attend Roseau Elementary call 218-463-2746 or Roseau High School call 218-463-2770 for additional information.
Sincerely,
Superintendent Jerome
Office: 218-463-1471
Superintendent Email: tom_jerome@roseauschool.org
Elementary Principal Email: bryce_lingen@roseauschool.org
Website: https://www.roseau.k12.mn.us/
Location: 509 3rd St.NE, Roseau, MN
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roseauschools/