Dear Rawson Families –

                  It was great to see such a large turnout for the Sock Hop.  Thanks to the PTO leaders and Mrs. Jankowski for coordinating such a successful event.  Here is other important information:

Upcoming Events - Please make a note of the following dates:  The Spring Concert will be on Thursday, March 1^st.  There will be not be any school on the Friday, March 2^nd.  The Art Show and Ice Cream Social will be on Thursday, March 29^th.  We look forward to great songs and great art from our students.  We also look forward to seeing you, too.  Please check the district or school website for more information.  School Policy requires that if your child is absent on the day of the event, they cannot attend the event.  This applies to the Spring Concert and Art Show. 

School Attendance – Our overall school attendance rate in the month of January was 95%.  Our K4 students lead the way with 97%.  3^rd Grade was the next highest with 96%.  On behalf of the staff, we commend you for your faithfulness in having your child/ren ready each day and on time.  Remember to notify the office should an absence be necessary.  Remain committed to good attendance especially as the weather changes.  Again, it is about instilling good habits that last a lifetime.

Parent/Teacher Conferences – We value the ongoing communication between home and school and are looking forward to being in contact with you.  The first conference day is Wednesday, March 7^th.  This is an early dismissal for students then conferences start in the afternoon.  Tuesday, March 13^th is a full day with students followed by conferences in the evening.

Safety & Patience - Continue to sign in when you come into the building and remain patient in our parking lot.  A reminder that when you are dropping off your child or picking them up it should be next to the curb and not in the middle of the drive.  As usual, thank you for complying with these safety measures.

McDonald’s Dollars – Please be aware that there are McDonalds Dollars for you to purchase in Rawson’s office.  A purchase of $5 means you have that much to spend at McDonalds and the school gets $1.50 (.30 for each dollar).  Money raised will help fund our 5^th grade camping trip.

These are just some of the ways that the Rawson School can continue to be its best.  Thank you for your support and care as we work together to help our students be successful.

Sincerely,

Mr. Jacobs