January 26, 2019

Mother Son Zap Zone Night a Hit!

Thank you to our PTA for sponsoring a fun-filled evening for our

Rosedale boys and their moms.

Crazy Hair Friday

Rosedale Rissos had so much fun on Friday!

PTA Daddy Daughter Dance

When: Friday, Feb. 15, 6-8PM

Where: Rosedale Gym

Who: Daddy, Uncle, or Grandpa + Daughter

What: Dinner, Dancing, and Photo Booth

Cost: $25 per pair, or $35 if more than one daughter

Pre-paid reservations are required.

Sign-Up Genius link for helpers:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4fa5ae23aaf49-daddy

Snow Days: How they are decided in 
Livonia Public Schools
Recognizing that our decision to close schools in inclement weather has a large impact on LPS families, we thought it would be helpful to share the factors that go into a weather-related school closing. Our goal is to always have school, whenever possible, knowing that students are best served by being in class. However, when Mother Nature throws a curve ball, we must keep staff and student safety as our top priority when making this decision. 
HOW DO WE MAKE OUR DECISION?
Several factors go into making a “snow day” call, including:

• Information on current road conditions from our transportation and maintenance crews; conditions are monitored throughout the night, and again at approximately 3:30 – 4 a.m. by LPS operations personnel.
• Amount of snow and ice accumulated
• Duration and timing of the snow and/or ice event
• Temperature and wind chill (for safety of walkers and students at bus stops) We use a -20 wind chill for a sustained amount of time as a “cold weather closure” guide.
• School building conditions (electricity, heat, water)
• School parking lot and sidewalk conditions
• Current weather conditions, along with predicted weather, but closures cannot be determined solely on predictions. 
• Will buses be operational and running on schedule?
• Consultation with weather consultants and other nearby school districts

HOW ARE PARENTS NOTIFIED?

We spread the word in several ways, as soon as the determination is made by the superintendent: 

• Automated phone call (the first phone number on student emergency ‘pink card’ is used)• Email via student emergency card information system (the first email address listed is used)• Text message, for those who have selected that option in the Parent Portal on LPS website.

• District website (livoniapublicschools.org) posting• Social media: District Facebook page, Twitter, Instagram • All local radio and TV news stations

WHO MAKES THE DECISION?

The superintendent makes the final decision, based on the above factors, recommendations from our Operations Department and consultation with neighboring districts.

PARENT DECISION

As a reminder, although the district does its best in this process, we know that often, no perfect decision exists. 

If you feel as though it is not safe for your child to attend school, 

please know that you always have the option of keeping your child at home.

WHEN IS THE DECISION MADE?

Sometimes, closures are determined the evening prior, while most times they’re determined during the early morning hours. The calls and emails go out as soon as possible, to give families proper planning time. We do not place phone calls earlier than 5 a.m. We do not stagger calls per grade level and we realize that a 5 a.m. call is appropriate for high school students and staff, but early for elementary, which has a later start time. Thanks for your understanding.

ARE THERE SNOW DAYS BUILT INTO THE CALENDAR?

The district does not build snow days into the calendar, 

but the State of Michigan allows up to six days for emergency closings.

Please note

To avoid receiving multiple calls, please answer the call and let the message play through to the end. 

The system will automatically redial if no voice is detected OR if there is hang-up within the first 1/3 of the message. Please be sure that your contact information is always current on your child’s pink emergency cards.

2/2016 

Don't forget about the
PTA Bottle & Can Drive!
Send in your empties today.
The Box Tops Contest is also underway.
Clip, save, and send!
Your support is much appreciated.

Upcoming Events
Mon. Jan. 28-After-school Spanish Club, 4-5PM in the LMC
Tues. Jan. 29-Student CU Banking Day

Fri. Feb. 1-2019-20 Kindergarten Registration Opens
Tues. Feb. 5, 6-7pm- PTA meeting in the LMC
Fri. Feb. 8- Popcorn Friday
Thurs. Feb. 14, 9:15-11:15- 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders walk to CHS
to see the CAPA dress rehearsal of Peter Pan
Thurs. Feb. 14-Valentine's Day, please look for your teacher's
communication regarding festivities for the day
Fri. Feb. 15, 6-8pm-Daddy Daughter Dance
Mon. Feb. 18- Mid-Winter Break, no school on Monday!

Thurs. Feb. 21-4th grade Wax Museum in the gym
Fri. Feb. 22-Popcorn Friday, Dress Wacky Day
Sat. Feb. 23- Saturday Kindergarten Registration at LPS Central Office
Mon. Feb. 25, 4-5pm- After School Spanish Club
Tues. Feb. 26- CU Banking Day
Wed. Feb. 27-Students have a Half Day, Teacher Professional Dev.
Thurs. Feb. 28, 6-8pm- Cranbrook Science Night at Rosedale


Hope you're staying warm this weekend!
Mrs. Kohler