Tag Archives: Rogers Elementary

City kids learn farm life: Fairgrounds hosts event Thursday

Posted on September 13, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Nearly 400 fourth grade students in Marshalltown got a hands-on learning lesson about life on the farm Thursday. The 13th annual Farm to Table event presented by the Marshall County Farm Bureau was held at the Central Iowa Fairgrounds. Several … Continue reading →

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Back-to-School events scheduled in August

Posted on July 30, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Several back-to-school events and orientations are planned in August. On Thursday, Aug. 15, Marshalltown High School will hold Freshmen/New Student Orientation from 4pm to 5:30pm. Students will be able to meet staff, find their lockers and tour the school. Also … Continue reading →

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Iowa embraces new school of thought for ‘summer school’: The ‘old, punitive’ model is replaced by programs that help kids build on skills already learned

Posted on July 26, 2013 by marshalltownschools

An increased focus on student achievement, paired with tougher academic standards, is changing the way Iowa schools and communities shape summer programs offered to children… “When kids lose ground over the summer, it’s hard for them to make it up,” … Continue reading →

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Branstad visits Rogers University, lauds effort

Posted on July 3, 2013 by marshalltownschools

  Tuesday morning, Gov. Terry Branstad toured what many involved in third-grade reading initiative have called the cornerstone of the program -Rogers University. During his visit, Branstad visited several classrooms, witnessing the program in action as he spoke with students … Continue reading →

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Gov. Branstad to visit Rogers University

Posted on June 29, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Gov. Terry Branstad is scheduled to visit Rogers University at Rogers Elementary School in Marshalltown on Tuesday, July 2. Now in its third year, Rogers University is an innovative, six-week, extended learning program for Rogers Elementary School students entering Kindergarten … Continue reading →

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Rogers pilots in-school scouting program

Posted on May 28, 2013 by marshalltownschools

On Monday, May 20, nine Rogers Elementary students gathered in the school library for the last time this spring as members of Boy Scout Troop 1136. The students had spent many Monday lunch recess times together, learning about service and … Continue reading →

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Grade-level reading director visits Rogers Elementary

Posted on April 25, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Rogers Elementary hosted Ralph Smith, managing director for the national Campaign for Grade-Level Reading, Thursday, April 25. Marshalltown earned the All-America City distinction last year because of its initiative to have all students reading at grade level by third grade. … Continue reading →

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Elementary Battle of the Books held at Public Library

Posted on April 24, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Woodbury Elementary came out on top of the annual Elementary Battle of the Books held Tuesday, April 23, at Marshalltown Public Library. More than 100 students participated in the battle, with students squaring off in three rounds. In the end, … Continue reading →

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ISU’s Program for Women in Science and Engineering visits Rogers Elementary

Posted on April 16, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Students from Iowa State University’s Program for Women in Science and Engineering (PWSE) visited Rogers Elementary April 11, leading 47 Rogers students and their families in several fun science experiments. PWSE is dedicated to increasing the role of women in … Continue reading →

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Preschool registration planned April 13

Posted on March 26, 2013 by marshalltownschools

Early Registration for Marshalltown Community School District Preschool will be Saturday, April 13, from 10am to 12:30pm in the Lenihan Intermediate School commons. Students must be 4 years old by Sept. 15, 2013, to enroll. Please bring a copy of … Continue reading →

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