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Heres whats coming up for the month of February!
Week of Feb. 3rd: After school book clubs will begin. (More information to follow). Feb. 10th Feb. 22nd: Letter to Mother Earth (optional writing activity that will be sent home to be completed). February 15th: Family Reading Night (details will be sent home closer to the event) Week of Feb. 25th: Look for The Lorax students will search for pictures of staff members sporting the Lorax mustache placed throughout the school.

February 1, 2013

Rockwell Family Tree Donors

MAPLE: Matching Grant from the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation ELM: Abrams Family Barriere Family Bender Family Bernabe Family Chrzescijanek Family Crowell Family Pontonio Family Zuraw Family BIRCH: Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Eivazians Guerra family Mendieta family Participate in the program and your familys name will appear here. Thank you! ________________ Next PTO Meeting Tuesday, February 12th (AM ONLY)

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Parent University
Friday 2/1 Grades K & 1 Bingo Night, being held in the Rockwell Cafeteria (Each child accompanied by ONE adult only). (please see flyer on pg 3 for full details). Tuesday 2/5 Please join us for Parent University at Bethel Middle

School from 6-9pm (please see full details on pg 4).

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU!!

Family Math Night was a great success! Thank you to all who helped make this night the success it was, Amy Weed, Jen Chmielewski, Mr. Kirmil, Karen Rowe, Noel Fern, Theresa Varano, Amy Gusitsch, Becky Chamberlain, Marcey Briscoe, Kathy Keener, Kristin Riolo, Mary Beth Cooke, Dionne Craig, Janice Chrzescijanek, Casey Ragan, Cathy McCabe, Tony Liberati, Mrs. Martinelli, Jill Katkocin, Amanda Stephens, Heather M. Kathy Burke and the National Honor Society, Caryn Clayton, Kris Correard, and Erin Gaita. A great team who pulled together a lovely evening! Thank you and great job to Jen DAmico for chairing the event, job WELL done!!
Burger King Night made $300!Thank you Tammy Allen for chairing the event, and to everyone for coming out to support Rockwell School!

February Dates to Remember

2/1- Gr. K & 1 Bingo Night 2/5- Parent University 2/19- Rockys Rembrandts due 2/20- Rockys Rembrandts voting

Contact Information PTO Email rockwellpto@gmail.com Rockwell Mentor Email rockwellmentors@gmail. com

Visit our Rockys Rembrandts web page and see the gallery of very creative artists we have at Rockwell!

http://www.bethel.k12.ct.us/subsite/res/page/rockysrembrandts-online-gallery-4508

Rockwell Website: www.bethel.k12. ct.us/subsite/res

The Bethel Public Schools are committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons. The Bethel Public Schools do not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut State and/or Federal nondiscrimination laws. The Bethel Public Schools do not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction. Inquiries regarding the Bethel Public Schools nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: Dr. Janice M. Jordan Associate Superintendent of the Bethel Public Schools 1 School Street Bethel, Ct 06801 Phone: (203) 794-8613 email: jordanj@bethel.k12.ct.us

YEAR ROUND WAYS TO EARN FUNDS FOR ROCKWELL!

Register your Big Y card! Register your Stop and Shop Card! Sign up for a REDcard at Target! Cartridges for Kids! Collect and send in Box Tops! Labels for Education! Scrip Gift Cards! Rockwell Family Giving Tree!
**(please see our web site for full details: http://www.bethel.k12.ct.us/subsite/res/page/ptofundraisers-631 )

Please Join us!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST

BOX TOPS CONTEST RESULTS!

Mr. Pierces class won the contest and the pizza party! Mrs. Guarinos and Mr. McLeods classes were close contenders, their classes received cupcakes! Thank you for sending in those Box Tops, we collected 14,000 which equals $1,400!! We are so close to our goal of $2,500,so keep sending them in!

Saturday, February 9th! There will be 2 seating times, please choose one.
(please see flyer on pg.5)

PARENT UNIVERSITY February 5th from 6:00pm-9:00pm Pre-K-Grade 12 Parents and Caregivers, Professionals and Community You are cordially invited to the 1st Annual Bethel Public Schools Parent University Event. These FREE workshops will be held on Tuesday, February 5th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Bethel Middle School, 600 Whittlesey Drive, Bethel.

Guest Speaker: Jonathan Costa - Author of Digital Learning for All NOW Presenting Transformational 21st Century Digital Learning
Workshops: Building Your Childs Confidence, Enabling vs. Empowering, Healthy Schools...Successful Students, Smarter Balanced Assessments, Blended Learning, K - 12 Course Specific Tips FREE childcare and refreshments will be available. REGISTER TODAY! Online at http://www.doodle.com/8tqbzth2prfct77b, email alongik@bethel.k12.ct.us, or call (203) 794-8613.

What is Parent University? Parent University is a FREE educational program, offered by Bethel Public Schools, for parents and caregivers. Parent University provides parents and caregivers the opportunity to gain a better understanding about what their children are learning and become a full partner in their child's education. The Parent University workshops will educate, involve, and empower PreKindergarten thru Grade Twelve parents and caregivers. They will focus on wellbeing and social issues, curriculum, instruction and assessment.