Announcement. Early Dismissal, Wednesday, December 20th and Thursday, December 21st. Winter Break starts on Friday, December 22, 2023 (No school). Students return to school Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
A lot was happening at Rosenwald Elementary today. The gym was packed with students, teachers, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, members of the community, and a lot of other people, participating in the 21st Century Christmas Extravaganza. A great big thank you to Ms. Taylor Nelson, 21st Century Site Coordinator, Rosenwald Elementary School, and her team for coordinating the event.
With all the children and adults participating in numerous activities, the wonderful food, families visiting, the sound of children playing and laughing, letters being written and prepared to mail to Santa Clause, one could not help but be reminded of the letter then 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to the editor at the New York Sun in September 1897.
In September 1897, Francis Pharcellus Church, a former Civil War correspondent and editor at the New York Sun, received a letter from the then 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon.
In her letter, young Virginia wrote:
Dear Editor,
I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, "If you see it in the Sun, it's so." Please tell me the truth, is there a Santa Claus?
Virginia O'Hanlon, 115 West Ninety-Fifth Street
Responding to Virginia's letter, Church celebrates the innocence of childhood and the power of faith:
Virginia, your little friends are wrong. They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except [what] they see. They think that nothing can be which is not comprehensible by their little minds. All minds, Virginia, whether they be men's or children's, are little. In this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his intellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured by the intelligence capable of grasping the whole of truth and knowledge.
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life its highest beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as if there were no Virginias. There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoyment, except in sense and sight. The eternal light with which childhood fills the world would be extinguished.
Not believe in Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that's no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world.
You may tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding.
No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.
Today students received bicycles that were donated by Riding Your Way To Success Outreach. Thank you to Ms. Lisa Rodney and her Organization.
Reminder that we will have Christmas Spirit Week starting Monday!
Don’t forget about our Christmas Extravaganza for 21st Century families! Santa’s helpers are working really hard to make this a memorable event! Lots of crafts, activities, photo opportunities, and food. Stop by our mailbox to write Santa a letter to be mailed in time for Christmas. Let’s have a jolly time!
NEXT week Rosenwald will have it’s best Christmas Spirt Week.
School resumes tomorrow, Monday, November 27, 2023. We will see everyone tomorrow.
Good morning Rosenwald Elementary Family! Today is Thursday, November 23, 2023. Happy Thanksgiving. We are thankful for you -- our students, parents, guardians, families, faculty, and staff. We will see everyone when we return to school on Monday, November 27, 2023.
Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Break. School will resume on Monday, November 27, 2023.
Happy Veterans Day!
Please be aware that buses may run late today due to the closure of Main Street in New Roads from Olinde Street to Alamo Street.
October is National Principals Month! National Principals Month is observed throughout the month of October each year. We are shining a spotlight on the transformative power of our school principals. The purpose of National Principals Month is to honor the dedication and hard work of school principals and to show appreciation for their contributions to the success of students, schools, and communities. Principals are a special group of leaders in our communities and part of the foundation of success for a campus and its students. Please take time to say "thank you" to our principals and tell them how much they are appreciated.
Thank You! Mrs. Dawn Albert (Rosenwald Elementary), Mr. Aiman Bayoumi (STEM Magnet Academy of Pointe Coupee), Mrs. Tiffany Davis (Rougon Elementary), Mrs. Karla Jack (Livonia High School), Mrs. Sara Taylor (Valverda Elementary), and Mrs. Carolyn Wells (Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary).
Rosenwald Elementary School participated in Fire Prevention Week. Fire Prevention Week took place October 8-14, with the theme for 2023 of "Cooking Safety starts with YOU." Cooking is the leading cause of home fires, and two out of every five home-fires begin in the kitchen, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
On Thursday, October 12, 2023, Pointe Coupee Parish Fire District #5 was at Rosenwald Elementary School. Students were able to meet Sparky the Fire Dog, participate in lessons on fire safety, practice a fire drill in the Kid's Safety House, participate in a Safety Poster Contest, and a lot more.
LEAP Achievement Breakfast to recognize students who scored basic or above on two or more areas on the 2023 Spring LEAP Assessment. Two students, Jace Lacey and Catyren Collin were recognized and awarded a certificate of achievement and a new chromebook for achieving basic or above on all four parts of the LEAP. A total of 18 students were invited to attend the breakfast.
5th graders at Rosenwald are excited to learn the hold used to slip and score pottery thru a hands on lesson. Mrs. Lisa Nelson (Pottery Artist) and Mrs. Gale Roy (Director of the Arts Council of Pointe Coupee) joined Ms. Kim Neal's art class to demonstrate and guide the students in creating their Flower Pot. Students are looking forward to seeing the their completed artwork!
Rosenwald went on a soft lockdown due to a medical emergency on campus this afternoon. All students remained in class during this lockdown and continued with daily instructional routines. There was no danger on campus at any time today. The lockdown has been lifted and classes resumed to normal operation.
Our Administrators, Instructional Coaches, and District Level Staff have completed a three day evaluator training with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching!
During this time together, they have gained deep knowledge and understanding of the NIET Teaching and Learning Standards! This group is ready to help support teachers and promote student ownership in the classroom this school year!
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Set aside dedicated time each day to read books, articles, or any other form of literature that interests you. Reading not only enhances your vocabulary and comprehension skills but also keeps your mind sharp and ready for the academic challenges ahead.
While it's important to engage in educational activities, it's equally crucial to maintain a balanced routine. Make time for physical activities, hobbies, socializing, and relaxation. A well-rounded routine will ensure you have a healthy mindset and the energy to excel academically when the new school year begins.
Our District has been gifted with free access to the literary Portal through May 2024! See Flyer for details!
