Rockbrook Reminder
Rockbrook's Weekly Updates | 05-01-2020
Happy May Day!
Principal's Welcome
We hope this message finds you well and miss seeing you each day at school. Included here is our staff photo, requested by some students. We have about a week and a half remaining and are looking forward to the chance to see many of you in person on May 15th as we prepare to exchange school and personal materials. Please see a brief article below for further details. A full explanation will be sent out next week.
A reminder that our Virtual Book Fair is still running, through May 7th. Stock up for the summer and reward your learner for their hard work.
Finally, please remember that our district continues to provide meals on Mondays for all families who wish to access:
- Westbrook Elementary at 1312 Robertson Drive 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Prairie Lane Swing School at 3534 South 108th Street 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
- Westside Middle School at 8601 Arbor Street 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM, 4:00 - 6:00 PM
Please let me know if your family has any other needs for support as we have district resources we would be happy to provide.
Email: higginbotham.garret@westside66.net
Phone: 402.390.6476
Sincerely,
Mr. Higginbotham
Bulldog of the Week
May the 4th Be With You!
Art and Pizza Night
Student Materials Drop off and Pick Up
Materials exchange will occur outside weather permitting at our typical dismissal locations. Staff will have tables set up and student materials will be bagged and labeled. We would ask families to remain in their car and drive through as we do at dismissal. Please also bag and label any items you are returning with your child's name and grade. If you have children in multiple grades you will need to stop at each location for the exchange. If you have medication you are needing to pick up we will have this brought to you at the circle drive after you have exchanged other school items.
To control for traffic We are asking that families abide by an alpha assignment (by last name) for time of arrival on Friday.
9:00am-11:00am --- Last Names: A-H
11:00pm – 1:00pm --- Last Names: I - R
1:00pm – 3:00pm --- Last Names: S - Z
Please know that we miss seeing your children and you very much. For public health safety, staff has been asked to keep all exchanges brief and to refrain from longer conversations.
Kindergarten Parent Materials
Battle of the Books 2020
Rockbrook Disco Dogs
The Golden Girls
The Crazy Reading Tacos
The Spicy Meatballs
Einstein Sisters
I am Book
The Book Machine Featuring 44 Stories
Talkative Tacos
The Book Reading Barkers
Rockbrook Bookdogs
2020-2021 Elementary School Day Start Adjustments
Celebrating Our 6th Graders
Mrs. Davis's Weekly Update
Photography Enrichment Lesson
Remember to follow our technology expectations when doing so and always get permission before taking someone's photo.
Check out a few of the fun photos that have already been sent in!
Max V. - 3rd Grade
Clarissa K. - 3rd Grade
Seth S. - 6th Grade
Taylor M. - 2nd Grade
Abby S. - 6th Grade
Taylor M. - 2nd Grade
Hannah J. - 4th Grade
Cade M. - 2nd Grade
William K. - 2nd Grade
Extended Read-A-Thon - Keep Recording Your Minutes
Camp Out For Reading
Extended Reading Minutes Calendar
Book Drawings
ARTSONIA - Your Child's Custom Art Work Products
We know that many of you use our Original Works programs for special family gifts, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc. Unfortunately, these orders are currently delayed as is our ability to send in any student art for inclusion. While we will continue to work with this company we wanted to make sure and make you aware of similar offerings through ARTSONIA.
To order from Artsonia, please go to Artsonia.com and click on "Parents" in the top left corner. You will log in with the account you created when you approved Artsonia for your student. If you do not remember your login details, please email Mrs. Johnson at johnson.bryn@westside66.net and she can send you your student's code.
Rockbrook Elementary Staff Contacts
Garret Higginbotham, Principal higginbotham.garret@westside66.net
Dustin Carlson, Kindergarten carlson.dustin@westside66.net
Ann Miller, Kindergarten miller.ann@westside66.net
Tammy Lewis, 1st Grade lewis.tammy@westside66.net
Amber Whitney, 1st Grade whitney.amber@westside66.net
Jan Kyle, 2nd Grade kyle.janis@westside66.net
Elizabeth Raphael, 2nd Grade raphael.elizabeth@westside66.net
Sarah Davenport, 3rd Grade davenport.sarah@westside66.net
Melodie Rice, 3rd Grade rice.melodie@westside66.net
Jill Conyers, 4th Grade conyers.jill@westside66.net
Michele Madson, 4th Grade madson.michele@westside66.net
Laura Chouinard, 5th Grade chouinard.laura@westside66.net
Lisa Smith, 5th Grade smith.lisa@westside66.net
Camille Akers, 6th Grade akers.camille@westside66.net
Cynthia Warming, 6th Grade warming.cynthia@westside66.net
Jennifer Cramer-Brink, Special Education brink.jennifer@westside66.net
Rhonda Josten, Special Education josten.rhonda@westside66.net
Marcia Manzo, Special Education manzo.marcia@westside66.net
Amanda Smith, Special Education smith.amanda@westside66.net
Lisa Davis, School Psychologist davis.lisa@westside66.net
Hallie Sharkey, Speech Language Pathologist sharkey.hallie@westside66.net
Bryn Johnson, Art johnson.bryn@westside66.net
Cathy Montgomery, Library montgomery.catherine@westside66.net
Barry Glanzer, Physical Education glanzer.barry@westside66.net
Nolan Pribnow, Music pribnow.nolan@westside66.net
Mike Freeman, Band freeman.michael@westside66.net
Viktoria Matheson, Strings matheson.viktoria@westside66.net
Linda Safranek, Reading Coordinator safranek.linda@westside66.net
Liz Langford, English Language Learners langford.elizabeth@westside66.net
Jenny Henningsen, Excellence in Youth henningsen.jennifer@westside66.net
Katie Sindt, Excellence in Youth sindt.katie@westside66.net
Angie Calderone, Occupational Therapist calderone.angela@westside66.net
Carolyn Hansen, Physical Therapist hansen.carolyn@westside66.net
April Anderson, School Social Worker anderson.april@westside66.net
Need a Charger? Other Materials?
Upcoming Events Postponed
Specials Lesson Websites and Locations
Our Elementary Specials and Specialists have designed several ways for students to access content. Below is a summary list of Websites and Locations. Specials teachers have indicated lower participation than our Classroom Teachers, so be sure you are submitting your work for specials as well.
All Art Assignments are turned in via Artsonia. Check the Elementary Art Website for information about how to make sure your child is logged on. Rockbrook's code is: rrpw-pmnr.
Music - Website
Band - Google Classroom
Strings - Google Classroom
All Art Assignments are turned in via Artsonia. Check the Elementary Art Website for information about how to make sure your child is logged on. Rockbrook's code is: rrpw-pmnr.
Music - YouTube Videos (Check your teacher's Friday email for your grade level)
Band - Google Classroom
Strings - Google Classroom
Welcome to Rockbrook Elementary - Home of the Bulldogs
The mission of Rockbrook Elementary School, a diverse community of learners, is to foster learning by providing a quality educational experience within a secure and challenging environment.
Rockbrook School Design Goal:
At Rockbrook we will increase student engagement and achievement through Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports for social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs.
Email: veldhuis.courtney@westside66.net
Website: http://rockbrook.westside66.org
Location: 2514 South 108th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-390-6475
Facebook: facebook.com/RockbrookElementary
Twitter: @Rockbrook66