Roseau Elementary Newsletter

11/3/23

A Note from Principal Lingen

Parent Teacher Conferences this week!

Greetings once again to all of our families! It is hard to believe we are rolling in November and Parent-Teacher Conferences are this week. I will be out and about both days so if you have any questions, concerns, or just want to visit, please stop me or let Mrs. Sandstrom know in the office to schedule a meeting.

We hope you enjoy the newsletter and if you do have any questions or concerns, please be sure to reach out.

ROLL RAMS!

Bryce Lingen, Principal

bryce_lingen@roseauschool.org

218-463-2746

Parent Survey

Please fill out this short PBIS Parent Survey either with the link below or by filling one out during conferences. The PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports) team as well as the entire Roseau Elementary Team greatly appreciates your input!

2023-2024 PBIS Parent Survey (Fall)

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Our K-12 Dean of Students Mrs. Lindemann doing the "gritty" on "Gritty Friday!"

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Girls Hockey Team greeting our students!

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High Schoolers reading with our elementary students!

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Do you want to build a snowman?

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Our students LOVED the first snowfall of the season!

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5th and 6th grade Peer Leaders meeting with Mr Lingen.

Interested in purchasing a memory book?

All Elementary students who wish to buy a Memory Book should reserve a copy now by ordering through School Pay. The cost is $20. These are due by Friday, November 10.

WORD OF THE WEEK

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Our "Word of the week" the past few weeks: "Be Positive" and Grit.

Each week we have a new word so be sure to check in with your child what that word is for the week!

American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC)

Our next "AIPAC" meeting will be on Tuesday, November 14th in the school cafeteria at 6:30pm. This is an important meeting for the committee as we will be getting information together to send off to the state of Minnesota. We will also do a recap of "Koda" and his awesome presentation. We hope to see you there! Any questions? Contact Mr. Lingen in the Elementary office or send him an email.

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Thank you to our AIPAC

Former Teacher, Principal, and Superintendent Mark Mindt

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for bringing in Mark Mindt--->

Through his story telling, music playing, and drawings, "Koda" spoke to our K-6 students about many things including attendance and the importance of being present, having dreams for their future, respect, and overcoming problems and the importance of pushing through those problems.

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"Koda"

Our students drawing with Koda. Many of the classes even wrote down the exact date and time of their high school graduation from Roseau High School!

Title One Parent Advisory Committee

November 21st at 3:30 there is a Parent Advisory Committee meeting for Title One. All or any parents are welcome to attend. Contact Mrs. Becky Hayden with any questions at becky_hayden@roseauschool.org

"Novembeard"

Please click below to find out about this fundraiser.

A Few Reminders for our Parents and Guardians

1) We will go outside each day unless the “real feel” or windchill is below -15℉ according to the National Weather Service. BE SURE YOUR CHILD HAS APPROPRIATE WINTER CLOTHING. If you do need assistance please contact the elementary office.

2) Doors open to the school at 8am and the school day is 8:30am-3:15pm!

3) If you need to meet with a teacher, be sure you schedule a time with them to come in!

4) For safety purposes, we do need you to check in and out of the office when you or your child arrives late or leaves early. Your first contact is your child's teacher, but be sure to stop by the office before you go.

5) During the day any communication with your child should be through their teacher and/or the office. Cell phones and apple watches can be a big distraction to an entire class so we want to curb this right away. If you have any questions with this, please give Mr. Lingen a call or stop by and visit with him!

6) K-6 graders who are not riding the bus who are coming in on the North end should be using the MAIN ELEMENTARY ENTRANCE on the North end.

Halloween Fun!

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UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER

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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME: November 5th (fall back 1 hour)
Staff Development: November 6th --NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Guest Speaker Jon Pritikin: November 8th
Parent-Teacher Conferences: November 9th and 10th --Students have a half day on the 9th and have no school on the 10th. Be communicating with your child's teacher!
Veterans Day Celebration: Monday, November 13th 2:00pm
AIPAC Meeting: Tuesday, November 14th 6:30pm
Title One Parent Advisory Committee Meeting: Tuesday, November 21st 3:30pm
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

Veteran's Day Program

OUR RAM PRIDE EXPECTATIONS--Review these with your child/children!

Health Questions?

If you have any health related questions, please reach out to Nurse Beth!

Phone: 218-463-6410. Email: beth_ulvin@roseauschool.org

Winter Clothing

Contact Mr. Lingen, let your child's teacher know, or contact our social worker Mrs. Landman if you are in need of some winter clothing.

Also, we would like to replenish our supply so if you have any gently worn items you would like to donate, please bring to the office during conferences (Boots/Snow-pants/Jackets/Gloves/Mittens).

TEACHER PROFILE #3:

We continue to recognize the awesome teachers we have at Roseau Elementary!

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Kim Czeh--2nd Grade

Family:My husband Steve is an account in Roseau. My son Andy is an electrician in Roseau and is married to Jasmin. They have a 1 year old little girl, Ainsley. My 2nd son, Will, lives in Roseau and works for Andy. He dates Mrs. LaPlante's daughter, Kilah. My daughter, Katie, is a 5th grade teacher in Warroad. She dates Mrs. Teri Magnusson's son, Gabe!

Years Taught at Roseau: This is my 33rd year!

College:Undergrad at UND and Masters from BSU

Favorite Food: Anything Pasta!

Hobbies: Gardening, golfing and hanging with my family

Pets: A grandpuppy, Sadie.

What I like best about teaching at Roseau: I love that we are one big family with a common goal, to help kids!

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Brooke Brateng--2nd Grade

Family: Blaine (husband), 3 kiddos Brynn, Blake, and Becca.

Years Taught at Roseau: 12 years

College: Bemidji State University

Favorite Food: Pizza

Hobbies: Reading, fishing and hunting

Pets: Dog-Lucky

What I like best about teaching at Roseau:The amazing families I get to meet and work with!

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Julie Carlson--4th grade

Family: I am married to Shannon and we have four children: Emily, Tyler, Arika, and Aidan.

Years Taught at Roseau: 24 years

College: Moorhead State University now called MSUM

Favorite Food: My mom's mashed potatoes and meatballs....or anything with chocolate!

Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, shopping, golfing, relaxing at the lake and fishing in both the summer and winter.

Pets: We have a friendly cat named CeCe and a dog named Charlie.

What I like best about teaching at Roseau: I love the excitement for learning that the students bring each day. I also enjoy working with a supportive and fun staff.

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Tianna Millner--Special Education K-2

Family: Husband Conner and our daughter Gracie

Years Taught at Roseau: This is my 4th year!

College: University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Favorite Food: Steak!

Hobbies: Riding horse, ranger rides, and golfing

Pets: Harley our dog

What I like best about teaching at Roseau: Our staff and students are so awesome!

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Becky Hayden--Title One Reading & Math, K-4 Supports

Family: Kenneth, Audrey, Gracie, Maggie & Ada

Years Taught at Roseau: 11 years

College: UND & Mayville State

Favorite Food: Chips and Dip

Hobbies: Hanging out with Family, Sports, Exercising, Learning, Reading and Being at the Lake

Pets: We have 7 chickens!

What I like best about teaching at Roseau: We are like a family here at Roseau Elementary. We are here to support each other (the staff) and I love connecting and being a positive influence on our students.

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Todd Wensloff--5th Grade

Family:Leslie, Isaac, Aaron, and Eli

Years Taught at Roseau: 10 years

College: University of North Dakota

Favorite Food: Steak

Hobbies: All sports

Pets: None

What I like best about teaching at Roseau: The community support

Information from Food Service

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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