Rolling Hills EXpress
RHE Newsletter April 1, 2019
Let's Get It STAARted
RHE has morphed into Super Hero Headquarters! Our scholars are preparing to unleash their Super STAAR power on reading, writing, math, and science assessments. Ensure that your little hero has the Qualities of a Super Hero.
1. Superheroes never give up.
2. Superheroes always get the job done.
3. Superheroes are the best at what they do.
4. Superheroes have a crystal clear purpose.
5. The goal of Superheroes is not to be perfect, but the pursuit of perfection.
6. Superheroes don't seek the glory, but they receive it anyways.
7. Superheroes help others.
8. Superheroes can do it by themselves, but they're more powerful in teams.
9. Superheroes' real strength comes not from their powers, but from their character.
10. Superheroes achieve huge feats.
Taken from
https://www.slideshare.net/ImpressivePresentations/10-qualities-of-superheroes
Common things uncommonly,
Principal Pipkins
#RHExcellence
LISD All-Elementary STAAR Pep Rally
Friday Night Right- April 5
2019 STAAR Test Dates
Wednesday, April 10: 5th Reading
Monday, May 13: 3rd-4th Math
Tuesday, May 14: 3rd-4th Reading
Wednesday, May 15: 5th Science
The campus will be closed to visitors and will not host parent observations this week.
PK-K Registration for 2019-2020
Dollars for College
Cap & Gown Photos for PK, Kinder and 5th grade students will be Friday, April 12. Look for more information!
National Poem in Your Pocket Day- Thursday, April 18
Friday, April 19 Inclement Weather Day- NO SCHOOL
WOW Wednesday!
Mark Your Calendars for these End of Year Events!
Congratulations to the RHE inductees into the National Elementary Honor Society
RHE Career & LITeracy week featured Book Tastings, Guest Readers and Authors
Assistant Principal Spencer invited talented authors to share their writing process with RHE students.
Author Tamira Wade discusses "juicy" words
Authors Sharmetra Lewis and Shanterra McBride engage students
Author Reyvodia Richardson shares her book with Principal Pipkins and AP Spencer
Author Keysha Chester invites students to use their verbal ingredients to spice up their writing.
Fourth graders put Mrs. Chester's recipes to work.
Author Cheryln Jernigan reads aloud her book.
Career Day was one for the record books! Counselor Mrs. Armstard ensured students were exposed to a variety of careers.
LISD Chief of Police Wherley and RHE Officer Carter
DPD Officer Hadnot with 2nd grade
Entrepreneur Mr. Wilson challenges students to do the difficult work
LISD Director of Communications shares his experiences
Owner of Delightful Sweets connects baking to math
Minister of Music and National Recording Artist Gay Arbuckle want students to pursue their passions.
Officer Williams with First Grade
Owner of The LAB shares photobooth props with 3rd grade
Career Day Escorts
Social Worker, Ms. Bailey, explains how she cares for the needs of others
Mr. Thomas shares a sweet moment between presentations
Some of our Career Day presenters
LITeracy week continued with Guest Readers
Highlights from Kinder Boots & Bling: The Class of 2031
High School graduation will be here before you know it
Yeehaw!
It's never too early to save for college
Parents sign up for their Dollars for College accounts
RHE families always support
Principal Pipkins and SP Spencer in their boots
We're Lucky to have our RHE Staff
Staff returned from Spring Break with a celebration of colleagues
Ms. Bradford and Mrs. King
Ms. Abrams and Mrs. Moore
RHE, where we Lead, Teach & Learn like a PIRATE!
Principal Pipkins leading writing drills
Kinder uses Ipads to play Kahoot and review sight words
Kinder draws 3D shapes
RHE has a great showing at the LISD STEM Expo
RHE ready to compete and showcase
RHE students proud of their projects
RHE Second graders, Julius and Taniah, win 1st place in the 4C Competition!
RHE Students compete in the LISD Future Chef Competition
RHE is Hero Headquarters for Super STAAR Power
Friday Night Right kicks off with a Pow!
Common things uncommonly!
Every day is a great day to start off with hugs, high-fives and fist bumps!
RHE Spirit Friday
PK Announcement team in March
RHE represents during Special Olympics
#Hustling
Busting moves before Spring Break
Attendance
RHE Dismissal
RHE Back to School Tips
SAFETY
· Safety is our top priority. Be sure you have your photo id, anytime you visit campus. You will be required to check-in at the office and receive a visitor’s pass.
· The front foyer is the designated goodbye station each morning. To ensure student safety, only RHE staff and students will walk the halls during morning intake. Friendly staff members are stationed to greet and escort children to class.
· A dismissal card is mandatory to pick up your child. If you forget your card, please check in at the office, with your photo id.
ATTENDANCE/TARDY
· Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. We understand there are times when children miss school. If your child will be absent, please contact Registrar Ms. L. Smith at 972-218-1528. To maintain an orderly dismissal process, please note that children will not be checked out early after 3 p.m.
PARENT OBSERVATIONS
· We encourage partnerships with parents. Please come by to visit your child’s classroom to witness excellence in action. Parent observations are to last a maximum of 30 minutes. Parents will not interact with teachers or students during the observation time. Be sure to schedule a parent-teacher conference when you need to speak with the teacher.
BIRTHDAYS
· We will recognize students on their birthdays. You are welcome to bring packaged birthday treats for your child and all of their classmates. Birthday treats will be distributed at the end of day. Please contact your teacher to inform them about birthday visits.
DRESS CODE
· PK-5th students wear red, white, or blue collared shirts, tucked into khaki, black or navy bottoms. We will reinforce and remind students of the district dress code. As you prepare for cooler weather, note that appropriate sweaters, sweatshirts, or sweater vests worn inside the building are red, white, blue, or campus/LISD affiliated. Jackets, windbreakers, and coats are to be removed inside the building.
COMMUNICATION
o Grade level information will come home on a weekly or monthly basis, based on the team. Be sure to sign up for your teacher’s Class Dojo or Remind to conveniently receive messages about class.
o RHE Campus newsletter will be shared at the beginning of each month.