Otter News 11/8

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11/11: NO SCHOOL – Veterans’s Day

11/12: First choir practice 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM

FREE/REDUCED LUNCH APPLICATION This application must be completed every school year to determine eligibility. We strongly encourage families to submit applications now even though school is currently remote. https://www.seattleschools.org/resources/student_meals

SUBMIT VOLUNTEER APPLICATION Please get your volunteer applications in! https://www.seattleschools.org/families_communities/volunteer for instructions & application. Approved applications are good for 2 years. This is required to volunteer in your child’s classroom virtually and when we return to the building. Questions? Contact Michelle at mpdougherty@seattleschools.org SPS is using a new system that will not allow for last minute request/approvals – plan ahead!

In-Person Tech Support Center at Nathan Hale High School – Entrance on 110th street near the athletic field. Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (closed 1:30-2:30 PM) https://www.seattleschools.org/student_portal/technology_supports_for_families

LIBRARY CURBSIDE PICKUP: FRIDAY, NOV. 13TH, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (*Students must place a hold by 3pm the day before curbside pickup to be eligible) *Helpful how-to video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18rmlg5MoOdMQe5FbwFrVY2LmYohz-kEy/view Questions: Classroom teacher should have posted details on Seesaw or contact Ms. Burke, Librarian: jeburke@seattleschools.org

THE ROGERS COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT We invite all families to send us 1 to 3-minute videos that share your family culture. Tell us about what you love, something you celebrate, or teach us a word that’s special to you. Thank you, and we can’t wait to hear from you! Google Photos Link   We Transfer Link

ART KITS Art Kits are still available for pick up. Haven’t gotten your child’s yet? Look for the black bin marked “Art Supplies” outside of the front doors of school. Questions? Megan: megsmithling@gmail.com

PTA (PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION) MEETING: 11/17 AT 6:45 PM (SOCIAL) 7:00 PM (MEETING) Please join us for our November General Membership meeting. All are welcome to attend! *NEW* 6:45PM SOCIAL: Meet other families with children your child’s age! 7PM: General meeting will start. Meetings will be held via Zoom with the same Meeting ID and Passcode until it is safe to meet in person again. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6789533424?pwd=WlRjdEZaRW5LODZoeWwwVnpZMTB0UT09 Meeting ID: 678 953 3424 Passcode: Otters Questions? johnrogerspta@gmail.com

EQUITY & DIVERSITY ZOOM WORKSHOP The Equity & Diversity Team at Cedar Park Elementary would like to extend this invite to all parents/staff from John Rogers to join them for an upcoming “Raising Anti-Racist Kids” Zoom virtual workshop organized by them on November 12, from 6-8pm via Zoom/ For safety reasons, pre-registration is required: http://bit.ly/RaisingAntiRacistKids Questions? Apurva: apurvab@gmail.com

SHARING OUR GRATITUDE Throughout November, students and families are invited to share their gratitude for JRE staff & teachers by writing letters and/or drawing pictures. When you finish your letter, you can drop it off in the library collection bin outside of the school -OR- bring it to one of the weekly curbside library pickups. You can also mail the note directly to the school, via US mail. Make sure to include who the letter is for clearly on the envelope. Questions: Ms. Burke, Librarian: jeburke@seattleschools.org

VIRTUAL MOVE-A-THON COORDINATOR NEEDED Our move-a-thon fundraiser is going virtual this year! We need 1-2 volunteers to captain this event and help raise some money for our school. Interested? Contact johnrogerspta@gmail.com

MINTED FUNDRAISER If you typically order holiday cards and/or photo gifts, this is an easy way to earn money for John Rogers! You get 20% off, and Minted donates 15% to John Rogers. Please feel free to share with family, friends, and your social network! Go to: www.minted.com/holiday Enter Code: FUNDRAISEJRESPTA Questions? Nilu: nellyh@gmail.com

NEWSLETTER REQUESTS Blurbs must be less than 50 words & include contact info. Email: Kristi Yee by noon Thursday: frappuccino35@hotmail.com