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The Rosa Lee Carter Register

December 2017

43330 Loudoun Reserve Drive, Ashburn, Virginia 20148 Phone: 703.957.4490 Attendance Line: 703.957.4491

http://www.lcps.org/carter

December Calendar

● 12/6—4th grade

Chorus Concert

● 12/7,8– Holiday Shop

● 12/8—Movie Night

● 12/12—Spirit Night @

Chopathi 4pm—8pm

● 12/18—1/1—Winter

Break

● Web Calendar

Dear Parents and Guardians,

It is with great pleasure that I assume the role of Principal of Rosa Lee Carter Elementary. Over the

next few months, I look forward to getting to know the students, staff and families that are the heart

of this dynamic school community.

This is a short month for us with our last school day before the winter break being December 15th.

School will resume on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018.

While we only have two weeks in December, it is packed with many wonderful learning opportunities

for our Coyotes! During the week of December 4-8, we will celebrate our diversity with Inclusive

Schools Week. Through class meetings and planned activities, students will be reminded that

differences in race, religion, language, country of origin, disability, zip code and economic status

should be embraced. Inclusive practices enable us to model for the world that our strength comes

from our diversity and our humanity toward each other. We are fortunate to live in an area where

diversity is the norm, not the exception.

Some classes are planning winter parties for the month of December. As is our normal practice, any

treats served during holiday parties will be with parent knowledge and permission. Please do not

send any candy or food items for the class without first speaking to the classroom teacher.

I’d like to take a moment to highlight some amazing Project Based Learning (PBL) experiences

happening at RLC. Mrs. Crabb and Mrs. Unger did a fantastic job showcasing our third graders as

they presented the Brambleton Area Entertainment Map Project to the LCPS School Board on

Tuesday night. Students were proud to see their teachers on TV! Dr. Williams and School Board

members were impressed with the content rich project. They commented on the importance of

projects like this as they engage students in authentic work that will stick with them for a long

time. The hands-on experience, rather than simply having students learn the information from a text

and regurgitate facts, makes the learning more meaningful and relevant to the students.

Our third grade students’ next project involves ‘Analyzing Animals’. After learning about the various

biomes and ecosystems animals live in, students will choose an animal from the National Zoo to

research further and will design a zoo habitat for this animal based on physical adaptations and

characteristics. They will compare their design with the actual exhibit during their spring field trip to

the zoo and hope to have the opportunity to explain their design to zoo personnel. What a

wonderful way for students to make connections between their classroom experiences and the real

world!

Second graders are also working on a habitat project. Students are learning about

interdependence and how they can better support the plants and animals in their environment. The

culminating project for this unit is to design and build real bird feeders. Students will have the

opportunity to see if their bird feeder actually attracts birds!

I am pleased with the rich instruction being offered to students at Rosa Lee Carter. Parents are

always welcomed and encouraged to visit the classrooms to see the amazing learning experiences

happening in school. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. My door

is always open. I hope to meet you soon at some of our December events!

Warmly,

Diane


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The Rosa Lee Carter Register December 2017

Absentee Phone Line And Absentee Email

If your child is absent for any reason, please make sure to call the Rosa Lee Carter

Absentee Phone Line, (703) 957-4491. If possible, please call before 7:30 am. Also,

please call the absentee number if your child will be tardy that day to prevent a

phone call having to be made home. The absentee phone line is available for your

use 24 hours a day, everyday. You may also use our absentee email: RLC-

[email protected]. The email link is also located at the bottom of our main web

page.

It’s not too late to get the flu shot if you have not already!

Symptoms of the flu virus may include fever, headache, extreme fatigue, dry cough, sore throat,

runny or stuffy nose, and muscle aches. The best way to protect your family from the flu is to get

vaccinated each year, and clean high-traffic areas with disinfectant wipes or spray often.

The top five most virus-contaminated areas in the home are:

1. Telephones (have you cleaned your cell phone lately)

2. Appliances such as the refrigerator and microwave

3. Faucets

4. Light switch and door handles

5. TV remotes

Remember to wash hands frequently, eat right, exercise, and get plenty of rest to help boost your

immunity, and to fight the effects of colds and flu.


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Rosa Lee Carter is excited to recognize students who have shown exemplar behavior

throughout each school day. Every month, students will be selected to represent their

classroom as a student role model. These role models will be showcased on the morning

announcements and on the Rosa Lee Carter bulletin board. For November, the follow-

ing students have been leading the way by respecting self, others, and property.

Congratulations to these Leaders of the Pack!

Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade

Finn Lanier Alisha Patel Karthik Uppalapti Aarush Rao Jyotsna Gopianand Aidan Bonnycastle

Isabelle Wong Ella Taylor Nitya Trivedi Saanvi Korem Mirghany Uthman Brian Wright

Kyndi Simpson Zoe Verstraete-

Dishner

Ian Golding Yashita Gandi Rileigh Mackay Owen Chang

Carter Starks Simant Nithyananda Ashwin Rapolu Amogh Sarasam Aadya Rawat Justin Rivero

Akhil Chennupati Yana Patel Jasmine Jenkins Aashrita Boggavarapu Risha Varma Siri Amperayani

Prahas Tirumalasetti Abhiram Dantaluri Siri Kotera Rithvik Redrouthu Faryaal Mahmood Katlyn Phan

Raima Rahman Mayar Fadhil Shayaan Doodekula Sahil Athavale

Students of the Month






This December, the PE program at Rosa Lee Carter Elementary School is

going to emphasize on underhand rolling a ball, so the students will be bowling this month.

We will continue to emphasize the importance of learning the five components of fitness

along with the five intensity levels. We believe as a PE department that the process of

participating regularly in a physically active lifestyle will lead to personal enjoyment,

challenge, satisfaction, and a healthy mind and body. We will emphasize to our students

to give their very best effort and show good sportsmanship in all they do in PE class.

Physical Education

This month in the music room we are building on all our prior knowledge! Fifth and fourth

grade will be working on reviewing and learning notes and note names on the staff. They

will be learning these notes in several different activities, including; composing, notation

games and transferring the notes to instruments. Third grade will begin working on their

grade level show! Second and first grade will be working on singing, playing and compos-

ing within the pentatonic scale. Lastly, Kindergarten will be completing movement, sound

exploration and working on notating beats of sound, silence and one or two sounds per

beat.

Music

Hello from the art room!

This month first grade will be working on Textured Towers, Mosaic Collages and Snowman

Watercolors.

Second Grade will be working on elephants, Miro and Amulets.

Third Grade will be working on Abstract Radial Design and Cones, Cones Cubes and Cylin-

ders.

Fourth Grade will be Abstracting everyday objects and using paper engineering to make

Pop-up Homes.

Fifth Grade will be working on Crystal Cities and Cropped Winter Portraits.

Art






In Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade, Ms. Sherline’s classroom lessons will be on Manners

and Respect within the school setting, as well as at home and in other social environments.

Mr. Hak continues to teach our third, fourth, and fifth grade students about Social Thinking

and The Unthinkables.

In addition to classroom lessons, we have lunch bunches with our students, as well as groups

to help foster leadership, develop anger management, friendship, and social skills, help

students deal with loss, family concerns, and teamwork. The focus for our students’ lessons

fall in the domains of academic development, college and career

readiness, and social/emotional development.

We hope you have a wonderful winter break!

Your School Counselors,

Mr. Hak and Ms. Sherline

Counselor’s Corner

Testing dates for the CogAT and SOL for the 2017-2018 school year have been posted on

the Rosa Lee Carter website.

We have many SOL review sites on the RLC website that students can access both at

home and at school. The sites can be found under the ‘For Students’ tab, and then

clicking on ‘Web Pages’.

If this is your child’s first year taking the SOL, they can become familiar with the format of

the SOL test by clicking on the link to VA DOE Practice Test and

clicking on SOL Practice Items.

Technology






Gifts That Keep on Giving!

Many parents have experienced the phenomenon of watching their child toss

aside a gift that has only kept him or her engaged for a brief time. As the

holidays approach, perhaps selecting gifts that focus on a child’s strengths will

result in continued interest throughout the long winter days.

Consider the following gifts that may enhance the various strengths of children. Verbal

learners will likely appreciate magazine subscriptions, journals with a variety of writing tools, or

word games. Visual learners may enjoy art supplies, a trip to a museum, or scrapbooking

materials. Musical children may be interested in concert tickets or a new instrument to learn.

Mathematical thinkers will benefit from logic-based games and activity books, puzzles, a toy

cash register, or a watch. Kinesthetic learners should make good use of sports equipment,

interactive video games, or building materials. Nature lovers might be inspired by maps of

nearby trails, camping gear, or gardening tools.

Many toys and games on the market promote thinking skill development in addition to

providing entertainment. Each year the editors of Parenting for High Potential, a National

Association for Gifted Children publication, review a variety of toys and games that are

currently on the market and publish a list of those that are thought to be the “best of the

best.” This list of mentally challenging, creative, and highly appealing toys and games can be

found at http://www.nagc.org. In addition, many students have been highly engaged in

games that have been introduced during SEARCH lessons, and have expressed an interest in

playing them at home with their family and friends. These games include Qwirkle, SET, IZZI,

Math Dice, and Dominoes.

Whatever your child’s strengths and interests, the perfect gift may simply be the gift of time.

Take a family hike, prepare a favorite meal together, or settle into a comfortable chair to

enjoy an interesting book. As we know, sharing an activity with your child is the best gift of all!

Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] with any questions you may have

concerning gifted program services. Keep in mind that the LCPS gifted program is in

transition, and that attending one of the parent sessions offered in early 2018 will provide

valuable information. As in the past, third and fourth grade students with qualifying test scores

on the CogAT and/or NNAT will receive a district referral in mid-February. With parent

permission, these students will be evaluated for gifted services. Parents who do not receive a

district referral letter, but who wish to have their children evaluated for gifted services, may

submit a parent referral form from February 20-March 2, 2018. Parents of fifth grade students

who wish to have their children evaluated for gifted services in middle school, may also

submit a parent referral form from February 20-March 2, 2018.

Have a wonderful holiday season!

SEARCH






There is finally a chill in the air, which is the kind of weather that makes many of us feel like

staying inside and curling up with a good book. Luckily for our students, we have just

received about 600 new books here in our library, and with the success of our recent book

fair, we will be able to purchase even more new books to add to our collection – about

$6,000 worth!

If any parents or guardians are looking for volunteer opportunities within our school, we

would ask you to consider donating an hour or two of your time to assisting us in the library

with shelving books and other needed tasks. You can choose to drop in occasionally, or

pick a day and time to come each week. Volunteers are needed every day! We circulate

thousands of books each week, and we would be extremely grateful for any time you

could give us. If you might be interested, please contact Mrs. Boettke at [email protected]

for more information. No experience necessary!

Mrs. Boettke and Mrs. Goldberg

Library

Our annual Snowflake Holiday Shop is here! Students are invited to shop for gifts

for family and friends at our snowflake shop at school. The shop will be open during school

hours on Thursday, December 7th and Friday, December 8th. The price of items will range

from $1-$10.00 and we will help them gift wrap items if they wish. Teachers will be signing

up for a time to come down and visit the snowflake shop. Please check the PTO website

for more information and look for a flyer to come home.

Please visit the website at www.rlcpto.org for more information.

PTO


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Special Needs Cub Scouts Unit in Loudoun County, contact Kiran Ahmad (571) 212-2798 or

https://m.facebook.com/cubscout2015

Future Quest, College and Career Conference for Middle and High School Students with

Disabilities, Their Families and Adult Professionals Who Work with Them

Sat, Dec 2, George Mason University, Register at www.futurequestgmu.org

Next SEAC Meeting is December 6, 2017, Business meeting 6:00-7:00 pm

IEP Part 1 – Promoting True Individualization of the IEP: Goals, Services and Expertise,

Inclusion, Discipline, Giftedness, 7pm

For more information, please go to the SEAC website.

S.E.A.C.

common

Next Meeting:

Join us on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 7 – 9

pm

at the LCPS Administration Building, 21000 Education Court, Ashburn, Virginia.

Difficult Conversations

How can we engage in productive and informative conversations

to advocate for our diverse students?

Please follow MSAAC on social media:

Twitter: @lcpsmsaac

Facebook: www.facebook.com/lcpsmsaac/

Instagram: @lcpsmsaac

MSAAC


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