Monica Ros School

  Our Teachers are role models for language and literacy learning.  Along with vocabulary development, phonological awareness, knowledge of print, letter and word formation and comprehension, we also see literacy as a source of enjoyment.  This concept was evident during the course of Theme Week, when the students heard the stories and tales of Mr.  Gipford, The Cowboy Poet.  They listened and formed their own questions regarding his daily life.  Here is an example of the questions of our preschoolers and the answers forwarded back to the class by our very own Pony Express carrier.  Read on and enjoy.  This is a sampling of the works currently on display at Monica Ros School. 

BLUE ROOM LETTER TO THE MR. GIPFORD, THE COWBOY POET

 Dear Cowboy Poet,

 We have some questions for you.

 Do you ever get lonely out on the ranch?

 Do you feed your horses hay at the ranch?

 How do you feed your horse?

 Where do your horses stay when it is raining?

 Where do your horses sleep?

 We liked your poems!

 The Blue Room.

 MR. GIPFORD’S RESPONSE VIA THE PONY EXPRESS:

 Dear Blue Room Cowpokes,

 Very rarely do I get lonely on the ranch.  The animals are my friends and after all these years together we understand and care for each other.  It’s a lot like being at Monica Ros School where you understand and care for each other.

 My horses, “Sweet Pea’ & “Partner” eat hay and grass and the occasional carrot.  They stay in their corral when it’s raining, or to sleep at night.  When it gets cold, they wear blankets to keep warm.

 Fondly, The Cowboy Poet

 P.S. Tyler – I use my hands to hitch up the horses to the wagon!

Carolyn Fox provided a watercolor workshop to First through Third Graders.  Their work was inspired by Theme Week and is currently on display in the Library and outside Meyer Hall.

School begins for all Monica Ros students on August 23, 2007.  

Preschool Orientation begins on August 22, 2007. 

SCHOOL STARTS  for:

Green Room 8:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Red, Yellow, Blue Room 8:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Kindergarten 8:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

First Grade 8:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

2nd-3rd Grades 8:30 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

August 23, 2007 

For all the parents,  our school Director, Mrs. Hardenbergh will be in Meyer Hall  from 8:30-9:30, for coffee.  Please stop in and say, “Hi!”

Thank-you to all the volunteers that are helping to create Monica Ros School’s new Preschool play structure, Sherwood Forest.  We are making great progress. The concrete foundation was poured, and the framing is well underway. Weekend work party is scheduled for this weekend, Sept. 15-16th in the morning, to complete the play structure. Come one, come all!

Thank-you to everyone that helped refurbish “The Ship” this Summer.  The Ship has been fully refurbished, and is once again ready to be boarded by Pirates!

Join us for the Annual Family Picnic at Soule Park.

Kick your shoes off, bury your toes in the grass, let the children unwind, and enjoy old and new friends.  Bring your picnic dinner and blanket.

Date: Friday, September 21, 2007
5:30 p.m.
Soule Park
$4 parking fee!