Rowland Norment Elementary School

**UPDATE** BUS CLASS DATES CHANGE. PSRC WILL OFFER A BUS CLASS JULY 19, 20 and 24th. THE SCHEDULE CHANGE WAS MADE DUE TO THE SHORT SCHEDULE IN JULY. ___________________________________________________________________ 🚌 PSRC is offering a School Bus Class in July! 📅 Dates: July 20, 21 & 24 (NEW DATES ARE JULY 19, 20 & 24) 🕑 Class times: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ❗ Preregistration is free and required. Attendance is necessary for certification. 💻 For more information, contact Adrian Harden by emailing adrian.harden@robeson.k12.nc.us or by calling 910-671-6000 ext. 3221.

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Parents, please take a moment to complete the Out-of-School Digital Device Access Parent Survey. The survey will close Friday May 19, 2023 at 4 pm. The survey is required from DPI to see what devices are used and purchased from the home. We are collecting data as a district so that we can report it as required for the Yearly Digital Learning Media Inventory. Thanks for your support! Please use the following link to access the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLomLjIdMdweOW_TaCRO8DiCBh1jlcZIlcc5hZO8t-sFAByA/viewform

SAVE THE DATE: PSRC's Career Fair Event is Saturday! The Public Schools of Robeson County school district has a variety of job openings and we are looking for qualified individuals to join not just our team, but our PSRC family! PSRC is hosting a career fair event on Saturday, March 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at Lumberton Senior High School located at 3901 Fayetteville Road in Lumberton. For more information about the career fair, contact Nakeia Mckiver via email at nakeia.mckiver@robeson.k12.nc.us. To learn more about job openings or to apply today, click the following link: https://robeson.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

The “Ask a Healthcare Professional” themed PSRC District Family Night Event is scheduled to take place Jan. 19 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Southeastern Agricultural Center located at 1027 US-74 Alt, Lumberton, NC 28358. This event is made possible through a partnership with Alliance for a Healthier Generation. This Healthcare Family and Community Engagement forum will give parents, guardians, and students the opportunity to ask various healthcare professionals self-care-related questions, and vaccine-related questions, as well as the ability to learn more about required and recommended school vaccines. Please be sure to register by January 16, 2023.  Register by clicking the following link: https://www.robeson.k12.nc.us/article/941444

**Update** The following post has been updated to include the following information: 📣 For PSRC Early College Only 📣 PSRC Early College will begin its exam week on December 12. From December 12 - 14, the school will dismiss at 2 p.m. The school will dismiss on December 15 at 1:30 p.m. and December 16 at noon. December 16 is an exam makeup day. ** Actualizar ** La siguiente publicación ha sido actualizada para incluir la siguiente información: 📣 Solo para PSRC Early College📣 PSRC Early College comenzará su semana de exámenes el 12 de diciembre. Del 12 al 14 de diciembre, la escuela cerrará a las 2 p.m. La escuela saldrá el 15 de diciembre a la 1:30 p.m. y 16 de diciembre al mediodía. El 16 de diciembre es un día de recuperación de exámenes.🕑 Early Release Schedule for Exams 🕑 🏫 PSRC Early College High School - ONLY 🕑 December 12 is the first day of testing. From December 12 - 14, the school will dismiss at 2 p.m. 🕑 The school will dismiss on December 15 at 1:30 p.m. and December 16 at noon. December 16 is an exam makeup day. 🏫 Fairmont, St. Pauls, Red Springs, Purnell Swett & Lumberton high schools 🕑 The high schools listed above will dismiss from January 19 - 24 at 1:30 p.m. 🕑 The schools will dismiss on January 25 at 1:00 p.m. 📅 Holiday Schedule (All Schools) 🔴 The Public Schools of Robeson County will be closed from December 20, 2022 - January 2, 2023 and resume normal business hours on January 3, 2023. 📅 Dec. 19 is classified as an optional teacher workday. Students will be out of school on that day as well. 🕑 On Friday, December 16, students will be released at 1 p.m. with school staff leaving at 1:15 p.m. PSRC Central Office will close early and Central Office staff will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. 🕑 Calendario de salida temprano para la semana de exámenes solamente. 🏫 Solamente para la Escuela preparatoria Early College de PSRC 🕑 Del 12-14 de diciembre, la escuela terminará a las 2:00 p.m. 🕑 La escuela saldrá el 15 de diciembre a la 1:30 p.m. y 16 de diciembre al mediodía. El 16 de diciembre es un día de recuperación de exámenes. 🏫 Las jornada escolar en las escuelas preparatorias (high-school) de Fairmont, Saint Pauls, Red Springs, Purnell Swett y Lumberton Senior terminará a la 1:30 p.m. en los días del 19-24 de enero del 2023. 🕑 La jornada escolar en TODAS las escuelas terminará a la 1:00 p.m. el día 25 de enero del 2023. 📅 Calendario de actividades escolares durante las festividades de fin de año (todas las escuelas) 🔴 Las Escuelas Publicas del Condado Robeson estarán cerradas del 20 de diciembre del 2022 hasta el 2 de enero del 2023. Las actividades escolares reiniciarán en calendario normal el día 3 de enero del 2023. 📅 El día 19 de diciembre se clasifica como un día de trabajo opcional para los maestro-as. Los estudiantes tampoco estarán en la escuela ese día. 🕑 El día viernes 16 de diciembre, los-as estudiantes saldrán a la 1:00 p.m. y los maestros saldrán a la 1:15 p.m. La oficina central de las escuelas publicas del condado cerrarán temprano ese día y el personal de la oficina saldrá a la 1:30 p.m.

The PSRC Migrant Education Program invites our Migrant Families to attend our first Family Night. During this meeting on Thursday, December 15, 2022 we will cover the following topics: Christmas Around the World, Migrant Education Program in Robeson County, and Community resources. All qualifying students will receive a flyer to take home. To register, text to 910-852-9621 with the number of attendees and the child's school name. El Programa de Educación Migrante del PSRC invita a nuestras Familias Migrantes a asistir a nuestra Primera Noche de Familia. Durante esta reunión el jueves 15 de diciembre del 2022 tendremos los siguientes temas: Navidad alrededor del mundo, Programa de Educación Migrante en el Condado de Robeson, y recursos comunitarios. Todos los estudiantes que califiquen deberán recibir un folleto para llevar a casa. Para registrarse, envíe un mensaje de texto al 910-852-9621 con el número de asistentes y el nombre de la escuela del niño.

NCDPI K-12 Science Standards Survey The NC Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is collecting feedback from educators, administrators, parents, students, institutions of higher education, business/industry representatives, national organizations, and other education agencies on each draft of the revised K-12 Science Standards. Let your voice be heard! Please complete the survey below by Dec. 18. https://ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8H3ZfXEPUKZqjhc

PSRC employees will work remotely on Wednesday and PSRC Central Office will be closed from Nov. 23-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. 🦃 . We are thankful for our students and staff members across the district who form our #PSRCFamily. From our family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday filled with laughter, love and memories to last a lifetime!🍁 . Los empleados de PSRC trabajarán de forma remota el miércoles y la oficina central de PSRC estará cerrada del 23 al 25 de noviembre por el feriado de Acción de Gracias. 🦃 . Estamos agradecidos por nuestros estudiantes y miembros del personal en todo el distrito que forman nuestra #PSRCFamily. ¡De nuestra familia a la suya, le deseamos unas felices y saludables vacaciones de Acción de Gracias llenas de risas, amor y recuerdos para toda la vida! 🍁

You are cordially invited to the Michael D. Baker Gymnasium Naming Ceremony, which will take place Saturday at Fairmont High School. The ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. Michael Baker is a 1977 Fairmont High School graduate. He has coached volleyball and basketball teams at the school and serves as the school's athletic director. He also teaches science at FHS. Please join us in honoring Coach Baker at the ceremony!

Bus Driver needed! Our next bus class will be Jan. 19, 20, and 23rd. It will start at 8:30am and end at 3:30pm each day. The class will be held at the PSRC TRANSPORTATION DEPT. (621 KENRIC RD. LUMBERTON). Limited spots available to attend the class. If you do not already work for PSRC, please complete an online application to become a bus driver. Please use the link below to access the application: https://robeson.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

UPDATE: PSRC PRESENTS: FALL INTO THE ARTS FAMILY NIGHT 🗓️  Registration ends Friday for Family Night! October 27, 2022 🕣 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.  📍 SOUTHEASTERN AGRICULTURAL CENTER 1027 US-74 ALT, LUMBERTON, NC 28358   📨 All Public School of Robeson County Parents, Guardians, and Students please join us for a family engagement night at the Southeastern Agricultural Center!  📨 In honor of Arts & Humanities Month we have a night full of activities, presentations, and takeaways to bring awareness to Art opportunities for students and to provide additional academic information for parents!  PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER BY FRIDAY! Register in English: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfS2R46eDlik67VsnNWaUlbm9BO-XGAi1IpHgdVGvVV7QZnAQ/viewform Register in Spanish: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM--N1l6KyEou8RnSc8YRYKIsJ5W3ibZGH-2H4HP20CFGgaA/viewform

SAVE THE DATE!! 📣 PSRC PRESENTS: FALL INTO THE ARTS FAMILY NIGHT 🗓️ October 27, 2022 🕣 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. 📍 SOUTHEASTERN AGRICULTURAL CENTER 1027 US-74 ALT, LUMBERTON, NC 28358 🍁 As the days of Autumn get cooler, it is the warmth of our families that sustains us, so leaf your worries behind and join us for a night to engage with the people we love the most. 🍁 📨 All Public School of Robeson County Parents, Guardians, and Students please join us for a family engagement night at the Southeastern Agricultural Center! 📨 In honor of Arts & Humanities Month and Bullying Prevention Month we have a night full of activities, presentations, and takeaways to bring awareness to Art opportunities for students and bullying information for the whole family! PLEASE BE SURE TO REGISTER BY OCTOBER 21, 2022❗ Register below: English: https://forms.gle/ay1ZZy15E5Mx4R7G9 Spanish: https://forms.gle/3QaJD3uWk1GMtuHR7

PSRC Bus Classes will be offered on Oct. 6, 7, and 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There are limited slots available and preregistration is required. To register or obtain more information, contact Adrian Harden via email at adrian.harden@robeson.k12.nc.us.

The first day of school is Monday, August 29th. Our school day begins promptly at 7:50 am. Student drop-off will be in the back circle. We will no longer use the front circle for student drop-off or pick up. Late arrivals and early dismissals must be conducted through the front office. We look forward to seeing you soon as we kick off our next school year! El primer día de clases es el Lunes 29 de Agosto. Nuestro día escolar comienza puntualmente a las 7:50 am. Los estudiantes pueden ser dejados en el círculo localizado en la parte de atrás de la escuela. Ya no usaremos el círculo enfrente de la escuela para dejar o recoger a los estudiantes. Las llegadas tardías y las salidas tempranas deben realizarse a través de la oficina principal. ¡Esperamos verlos pronto cuando comencemos nuestro próximo ciclo escolar.

There will be an early dismissal on Wednesday, February 23. Students will be dismissed at 11:30 on this day. There will not be primetime on the afternoons of early release. We are also excited to remind you about Two's Day! On Tuesday, February 22, the entire school will celebrate with Tutu's, Ties or Tube Socks! Progress Reports will be sent home on Thursday, February 24. As always, thank you for your continued support as we work together for the growth and success of all students.

Rowland Norment Elementary School will be celebrating our 100th Day of School on Thursday, February 3rd! We are so proud of the progress our students have shown during these first 100 days, and we are excited about the growth and success we will see during the remainder of the school year! To celebrate our 100th Day, students and staff will be dressing like they are 100 years old! Students will have several fun and engaging activities with their classes throughout the day.

Gertrude Oxendine Locklear Drug Awareness Contest Our students did a wonderful job creating Drug Awareness and Anti Bullying posters this year. Several Drug Awareness posters were selected to be entered in the Gertrude Oxendine Locklear Drug Awareness Contest. Telvin Liles Jr. Anastasia Garris Aubri Hunt Mariele Butts Andrea Shipley Hector Felix Ortiz Hezekiah Howell Jonathan Mendez Malachi Leach Kylie Graham Leonardo Montes-Nonigo Journey Hayes We are so excited to announce that third grader Kalista Hunt won first place in the elementary poster contest for the county. Congratulations Kalista! Everyone who participated did a great job.

We are so proud of second grader, Anna Grace Willis, whose art was selected as one of the 2021 Holiday Card Series! Anna's card will be presented at the December Board Meeting for the Public Schools of Robeson County. She will receive a set of her cards and a plaque. Her artwork will be featured on Facebook and emailed to all PSRC employees! Congratulations, Anna!

Red Ribbon Week is celebrated annually October 23-31, and is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program. Rowland Norment staff and students will join in the awareness effort by highlighting each day with color. Monday, October 25th - "Red"y to live a drug-free life! (Wear Red) Tuesday, October 26th - Color my world drug-free! (Each grade level will wear a certain color) Wednesday, October 27th - Spotted being a ‘Jean’ius’! (Wear animal print) Thursday, October 28th - My character counts! (Dress as your favorite book character- face masks and any weapon-like accessories are not allowed.) Friday, October 29th- Celebrate Awareness! Wear Pink to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness.