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January 25, 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.

Rockwell Reads

Jan. 17th Jan. 25th: Classes will read The Lorax and sign the class pledge to Speak for the Trees. 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. March 1st: Dr. Seuss Day March 4th 15th: Slogan Poster Contest (w/ Rockys Rembrandts) more information to follow. March 7th: World Read Aloud Day March 25th-28th: Pledge Tree students will complete pledge cards in which they promise to speak for the trees and take care of their environment. TBD: Family Movie Day Families will have the opportunity to view the movie The Lorax at Bethel Cinema (Details will be sent home closer to the event.)

Thank you! ________________ Next PTO Meeting Tuesday, February 12th (AM ONLY)

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January/ February Dates to Remember

1/26- Family Bowling @ Lores Lanes 2/1- Gr. K & 1 Bingo Night 2/5- Parent University

Contact Information

UPCOMING EVENTS!
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Saturday 1/26 -- Glow Bowling! 2 sessions (12-2pm OR 2:30-4:30pm) Please choose ONE session (see flyer on pg 3 for full details)
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 on pg 4 for full details).

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.