Tag Archives: Rogers Elementary

First Grade Talents Featured in New Welcome Center Art Installation

Not all elementary students can say they have already left a mark at their school district, but the Marshalltown Community School District’s class of 2034 have made an artistic impression. During early May, first-grade students at all six elementary schools … Continue reading

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Schools celebrate healthy living on Go the Distance Day

Several Marshalltown schools participated in Go the Distance Day on Friday, May 2, encouraging students and staff to participate in physical fitness. At Rogers Elementary students participated in a flash mob dance. Students danced for 30 minutes outside, moving to … Continue reading

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Rogers holds after school “jump-a-thon”

Rogers Elementary held a Jump Rope for the Heart “jump-a-thon” March 20 at the National Guard Armory, with 32 students raising $600 for the American Heart Association. The jump-a-thon was held from 3:30 to 5:30pm and helped raise awareness about … Continue reading

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Youth Art Month exhibit opens today, reception March 8

The annual Youth Art Month exhibit is now open at the Fisher Community Center, featuring the best artwork created by Marshalltown Community School District students. The art show opening reception will be Saturday, March 8, from 1 to 3pm. Read … Continue reading

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Rogers families beat winter blues with “Beach Party”

In the midst of a seemingly endless winter, Rogers Elementary encouraged students and families to “think warm thoughts” at a Family Fun Night Beach Party Tuesday, Feb. 18. Rogers families brought beach towels and enjoyed sub sandwiches and fun educational … Continue reading

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Kindergarten Registration is March 7

Kindergarten Registration for the 2014-2015 school year will be Friday, March 7, 2014, from 9am to 3pm at all Marshalltown elementary schools. Students must be 5 years old by Sept. 15 to enroll for the 2014-2015 school year. Please bring … Continue reading

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Rogers students share stories, hugs with four-legged visitor

First graders at Rogers Elementary practiced their reading skills with a very compassionate listener on Monday. Koira, a licensed therapy dog, spent time in Jodi Kolbe’s classroom while students exchanged stories for hugs. “My students had such a fun time … Continue reading

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Rogers students, families build paper trees with ISU students

Rogers Elementary families showcased their creativity Thursday, Nov. 21, working together to build trees with little more than paper bags, some tissue paper, a little tape and a lot of engineering. The activity was facilitated by student role models from … Continue reading

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Kindergartner always ready to learn: 5-year-old has goal to be a doctor

Matthew Martins is getting a great start to his school years – and has an attitude that will serve him well as he gets older. Martins, 5, is a kindergarten student at Rogers Elementary School. His teacher, Megan Spoo, said … Continue reading

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Schools participate in Healthiest State Initiative walks

Students at several schools took a few extra steps this week toward making Iowa the healthiest state as part of Governor Terry Branstad’s Healthiest State Initiative. The official Healthiest State Walk occurred yesterday, with numerous businesses and community organizations taking … Continue reading

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