Raccoon News
9/1/23
What's Happening?
Monday, September 4: NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
Tuesday, September 5: (Rotation 2)
Lunch choices: Burger, Black Bean, Cheeseburger, or Chicken Potstickers
-Taekwondo
Wednesday, September 6: (Rotation 3)
Lunch choices: Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza or Entrée Chef Salad
-Fall Picture Day! 🙂
-Track
Thursday, September 7: (Rotation 3)
Lunch choices: Corn Dog or Turkey Barbacoa Nachos
-Coffee on the Rocks with Mr. I
-Track
-Taekwondo
Friday, September 8: (Rotation 3)
Lunch choices: Chicken Nuggets or Yogurt Parfait
What are Rotations? Rotations specify Art, Music and PE (AMP) class rotations. Check out the whole year here: Art Music PE Rotation Calendar (How can you tell, A or B? Great for printing)
Drop Off/Pick Up Instructional Video - use password RRE
Notes from the Office
Please help us to keep Hug and Go moving quickly for everyone. The line moves the quickest when cars pull all the way forward on the median and parents remain inside the vehicle. If your child needs assistance getting out of the car (or they just want a hug before school), please park in a designated spot. See the video above for a refresher! Special thanks to our teachers who have been assisting with drop off each morning; they dropped their regular duties to add extra assistance this week, and the normal crew will start September 5.
Walking home is allowed for grades 3-5 but must be documented and a conversation with the teacher is also helpful. Thanks for following these walking practices here and please meet children at the light before they have to cross.
First bell is 7:45 and tardy is 7:55. Students arriving after 7:55 are tardy and need to be signed in.
Thank you for supporting our Curriculum Night. For those unable to attend, please connect with your teachers on their presentations. Our families make our work possible. Thank you. Principal address slides are here.
Coffee on the Rocks! Thursday the 7th at 8AM! Join the principal and some PTA members for a chance to get school insights and ask questions in an informal setting. Coffee, tea and light refreshment are served.
SAC Meeting September 12, 6:30PM will cover school achievement data and improvement plan discussions. Join SAC chair Chris Bauer, Principal Isaac, along with other families and staff to help our school continue to thrive. For more contact Chris Bauer.
The Raccoon Run is amazing. See below, and please consider helping out! We need volunteers! Never heard of the run? Check out more background here.
Clubs! We are excited to see another great round of clubs. Please help us get children home safely with extra clear communication on club days for dismissal plans. See below for club info, and thank you for your understanding, clubs start very soon.
Student Council, 5th graders: We will hold elections on September 7th and announce the winners on September 8th during morning announcements. Students who are elected will meet on September 8th from 12:20 - 12:40 during our overlap of lunch and recess. More information will come about elections and meeting times. Why tell K-4th if it is just for 5th grade? Student leadership is for all students, and someday your child will be in 5th! Red Rocks is focused on being leaders growing leaders!
Hey K-4th graders: the 5th grade D.C. Trip is about you! Find out why this transformational experience is such a key part of Red Rocks ongoing legacy. 5th graders will be doing fundraisers, so stay tuned!
Birthday Book Club
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) Sign Up Now Active!
Clubs at Red Rocks
- Taekwondo with CTI for grades K-5 will be held Tuesday/Thursday in the gym beginning September 5. Please call 303.989.7542 or email moosulkwan@coloradotaekwondo.com for more information and to receive the required registration paperwork. Link to flier HERE
- Spanish Language Adventures returns with classes for grades 1-2 and 3-5, on Tuesdays beginning September 26. Download the registration PDF HERE
- Evergreen Art - Now Wednesdays AND Fridays in the Art Room.
- Wednesday Class REGISTRATION LINK - 12 classes, Sept 13-Dec 6, 2:35-3:45, $276
- Friday Class REGISTRATION LINK - 5 classes (every other week) Sept 15, 29, Oct 13, 27, Nov 10, 2:35-3:45, $115
- Track - New Track Meet Date! Now scheduled for Tuesday, October 24. Practice will continue through Monday, October 23.
- Girl Scouts - Girl Scouts this year is meeting offsite and there are still a few spots available. Red Rocks parent leaders support Daisy's, 1st year Brownies, 2nd year Brownies, Juniors, as well as a multilevel troop K-4th (5th graders welcome). The troop will meet offsite at the Columbine Library. For details on how to join as well as the schedule, contact Red Rocks parent Leesa Spatz.
30th Annual Raccoon Run - Friday, September 29
September 29th marks the 30th year of a beloved tradition, the Raccoon Run. This special event takes place from 8:00-10:30 am, and you won’t want to miss it! In addition to the run itself, this is also our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) fundraiser, and a great way to start off our school year.
Students will run a challenging course through the town of Morrison to help raise funds for the school, build memories, and have fun! Please consider helping our school by sponsoring your student(s) with a donation. On Memberhub, click on Students and use the "Search" feature to find your student's name. Also, remember to tell your family and friends. Every dollar goes a long way to helping our school with student enrichment opportunities, teacher appreciation, and much more!
NOTE FOR 5th GRADERS going to Washington DC: your Raccoon Run donations will go towards your DC fundraising!
Want to help at the actual event? Sign up here! Sign Up Genius
Print and Post - Calendar
School and PTA Helpful Links
School Contact Info
ATTENDANCE PHONE: 303-982-8060 - Please call if you child will be late or out of school.
Website: https://redrocks.jeffcopublicschools.org
Location: 17199 CO-74, Morrison, CO 80465, USA
Phone: (303) 982-8063
Family Calendar Link
Red Rocks Drop Off/Pick Up VIDEO // Password RRE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedRocksRaccoons
Twitter: @redrocks_es
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrocks_es/
UPLOAD your photos to our Google Photos Album here to share with other families!
PTA Contact Info
Email: redrockspta@gmail.com
Website: https://redrockspta.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/redrockspta