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Posted Date: 09/25/26 (05:00 PM)
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Week of September 28-October 2


ANNOUNCEMENTS


Robert Frost PTC


Jog-a-Thon

The Jog-A-Thon will take place on Friday, October 2nd. 

Jog-a-Thon fundraising packets went home last week and are 

due back to school by October 12th.

Your student’s teacher will send a ParentSquare message 

with the specific running schedule.

Follow along on our Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591394777901


Homecoming Float Needs

Robert Frost Elementary and the Parent Teacher Club are looking for a flatbed trailer to borrow for our Homecoming Float.

We’re looking for a:

  • 12-16 foot flatbed or utility trailer (if it has sides that’s a huge plus)

  • To borrow October 22nd- October 24th. The Homecoming parade is Friday, October 23rd

  • Can provide copy of insurance coverage

  • We can pick up and/or drop off

The PTC is excited to support the RF Bears in their Canada inspired float in the ‘Around the World’ themed parade and any leads would be greatly appreciated. Please reach out to us on social media or info@robertfrostptc.org if you are able to help us out!


Band & Choir

The Backstreet Bears Band & Choir had a great first day today! If your 4th or 5th grader is still interested in signing up, please reach out to me via ParentSquare. As a reminder, band rehearsals are Wednesdays & Fridays at 8am, choir rehearsals are Mondays & Fridays at 3-3:30pm. 

Thank you!  Ms. Cram

 

PBIS AWARD WINNERS

  • Golden Tray award for outstanding cafeteria behavior: Mr. Henderson’s class

  • Golden Dustpan award for a tidy classroom: Mrs. Becker’s class, Mrs. Chapin’s class, and Mr. Jorgensen’s class

  • Golden Whistle award for outstanding recess behavior: Mr. Henderson’s class, Mrs. Denney’s class and Mrs. Larned’s class

  • Golden Shoe award for outstanding hallway behavior: Mrs. Chapin’s class

  • Golden Book award for outstanding library behavior: Mrs. Becker’s class

  • Frosty Bear (Highest Atten. %) 100 Mezz: Mrs. McCollumn’s class 

  • Frosty Bear (Highest Atten. %) 200 Mezz:  Mrs. Brautigam’s class

  • Frosty Bear (Highest Atten. %) 300 Mezz: Mr. Jorgensen’s class 


UPCOMING EVENTS

September 30: Picture Day

September 30: Early Dismissal @ 1:00 p.m.

October 1: Bus safety presentations @ 8:40 am

October 2: Jog-a-Thon

October 2: School Custodian Appreciation Day

October 6: PTC Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. 

October 7: OBOB practice after school 

October 9: NO SCHOOL - Staff Development Day

October 14: Early Dismissal @ 1:00 p.m.

October 21: OBOB practice after school 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.


A MESSAGE FROM MRS. WOLD

Kindergarten Literacy Focus

Our amazing Kindergarten teaching team will be focusing on phonemic awareness and alphabetic principle with our students this fall!

What does that mean? 

Phonemic awareness is the ability to hear, identify, and work with the individual sounds in spoken words. For example, students learn that the word sun has three sounds: /s/ /u/ /n/. They may practice blending sounds together to make a word or identifying the beginning or ending sound in a word.

The alphabetic principle is understanding that letters represent sounds. Students begin connecting the letters they see with the sounds they hear—for example, knowing that the letter M represents the /m/ sound.

How Can Families Help at Home?

The great news is that you can practice these skills anywhere, and it doesn't have to feel like "school work"! Try:

  • Play sound games: “What sound do you hear at the beginning of dog?”

  • Stretch out words: Say a word slowly and have your child listen for each sound: “mmmm-aaaa-p.”

  • Blend sounds: Say /s/ /a/ /t/ and ask, “What word?”

  • Find letters: Look for letters on signs, packages, books, and around your home.

  • Practice letter sounds: Pick a letter and ask, “What sound does this letter make?”

  • Read together every day: Talk about the pictures, notice letters and sounds, and let your child join in with familiar words.

  • Have fun with rhymes: “What rhymes with cat?”

Most importantly, keep it fun and positive! A few minutes of playful practice each day can make a big difference as your child develops the foundational skills needed to become a successful reader.

We are excited to partner with our Kindergarten families as we build these important early reading skills together!