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September 2016

Kicking Off the Year with Softer Steps and Soccer Success

September 27, 2016

Physical Education has had a fantastic beginning to the 2016-2017 school year. Students enjoyed the “spongy” new track surface in P. E. classes their first day. It not only looks really nice but it also feels softer when running or walking. The new track along with the improved long jump pit (the big sand box to the JK and SK students) and soccer field make for quite a picturesque scene from the top of the hill by the school.

Speaking of the soccer field, Rossman School hosted the annual Invitational Soccer tournament for our consortium of independent schools September 24. Seven...Read more

The Benefits of Singing

September 21, 2016

Singing has been a central part of my life from as early as I can remember. I remember family vacations with long car rides that included mix-tapes so familiar and played out that I knew exactly what was next. I remember learning new songs at camp and school and wanting to share them with my siblings, singing them on the way home or when I was alone. My musical memories include being part of singing ensembles that engaged every part of my emotional being. It is partly because of these positive personal experiences that I ended up as a music teacher — my main goal to share joy of singing...Read more

Food Truck Picnic Kicks Off Centennial Celebration

September 15, 2016

web_picnic-1.jpgWhen Mary Rossman and Helen Schwaner founded Rossman School in 1917, the world had yet to experience the culinary delights of food trucks and froYo. The sport of bubble soccer and art of balloon modeling had yet to be dreamed up, and green screens and bubble buses had...Read more

A Culture of Giving

September 6, 2016

phi·lan·thro·py (noun)
fəˈlanTHrəpē/

1: the desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. 2: a charitable act or gift

Did you know that an important part of private school culture is the concept of philanthropy? In fact, most private schools are registered non-profit organizations that rely on the charitable giving of their communities in order to operate. Since tuition does not cover all of Rossman’s expenses, the Annual Fund and income from the school’s endowment help fund the...Read more

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