Rockwell Celebrates  READ ACROSS AMERICA!

Great News for Microsoft Parent Volunteers - you get a raise!

 Microsoft announced last week its new Tech Talent for Good program. As part of this new program, they are increasing their company volunteer match to $25 per hour. This means that four hours of your employee volunteer time to Rockwell also results in a $100 donation to the school! 

Every spring, the fifth grade classes get to attend "Outdoor Education", a three-day camp, where the students receive lessons in exploring ecosystems, understanding natural resources, and improving outdoor skills. The cost of this camp to our families can be a burden, so we hold this annual fundraiser to offset some of the expense. It is a one-day fun run to raise money for every fifth grader, and whatever is raised is divided evenly by the number of students to reduce the cost for every family. 

• The funds raised by ALL students will help 5th graders go to camp this year, where they learn about our northwest ecology!
• The kindergarten through fourth grade class that raises the most money will earn a PIZZA PARTY!
• Students will collect flat pledges prior to running laps at the Ecology Run. 
  • Students who raise $30 or more will receive a 2015 Ecology Run T-shirt
  • Students who raise $50 or more will receive the T-shirt and their name will be added to the "Hall of Fame" plaque by the office
  • Students who raise $100 or more will receive the T-shirt, be added to the "Hall of Fame", and receive a trophy at the awards assembly in June
• All donations are eligible for corporate matching - if your company participates in a matching program, please consider matching your gift.
  • Simply note: "ASB-Outdoor Education" to designate the payment to the correct account.

The donations are all flat donations - they are not based on the number of laps that are run. We encourage every child at Rockwell to participate if possible - because eventually every child will become a fifth grader and receive these benefits for their own Outdoor Ed camp experience. In the past we have raised over $10,000 - which is an amazing help to offset the cost of the trip!

The fifth grade teachers will be outside during lunch recess on Wednesday, March 25th to facilitate the run. All pledges need to be received by Friday, March 27th.

If you have any questions, please contact Fifth Grade Teacher, 

Mrs. Weinmeister at mweinmeister@lwsd.org.

Thank you so much for supporting our students and participating in the Ecology Run!

-BONUS SPIRIT DAY, FRI. MARCH 6!

This week is Read Across America and we would like to celebrate in great Dr. Seuss style. Please wear your favorite Dr. Seuss hat, stripes, bow ties or any other fun Dr. Seuss item on Friday, March 6th.

-ALL SCHOOL "NEON GLOW" FAMILY DANCE PARTY!!

-USED BOOK SALE  Please clear out your shelves by donating books (adult and children's) to the school library today for our Used Book Sale. Thank you to those of you who have already brought your donations to the library. Feel free to email me with any questions! 

Diane Davenport
Teacher Librarian

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