Rockbrook Express
Rockbrook Elementary School's Monthly Newsletter | Apr 2020
Learning After Spring Break
Dear Rockbrook Families,
We have a lot to be proud of as a district and school as we have all come together to continue to have a student-centered focus and want the best learning opportunities to be available for our Rockbrook students. We continue to refine and redesign our approach as our Extended Learning Campus continues to evolve. As a District and school, we have taken multiple learning scenarios into consideration in designing student learning that will continue until May 13th.
We are confident we have designed an effective plan that creates consistency across all buildings and grade levels. This decision was made to make it as simple as possible for students to successfully/independently complete within about a 2-hour timeframe with minimal new content. Each grade level across the district will have a consistent Monday-Friday schedule for each week where only a few assignments differ. Math and reading/ writing will have instruction Tuesday- Friday. Science will occur on Tuesday/Wednesday and Social Studies on Thursday/Friday. The specials schedule will continue in the current rotation. Second Step lessons are provided to families once a week and taught at a time that best meets the needs of each family.
Monday - General Student Learning Day. Students will have a learning plan that will not require teacher or parent instruction (e.g. read for 30 minutes). Teachers will communicate a suggested plan for students and families. Families also have the flexibility to design their own Monday learning schedule. The goal is for the Monday routine to be consistent and learning to still occur.
Tuesday - PE, Math, Reading/Writing, Science
Wednesday - Art, Math, Reading/Writing, Science
Thursday - Library, Math, Reading/Writing, Social Studies
Friday - Music, Math, Reading/Writing, Social Studies
Sincerely,
Mr. Higginbotham
Don't Forget Your Specials
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
A Message From Student Council President Nora!
World Awareness Days
Down Syndrome Awareness
Everyone Counts - My Friend Isabelle (Recommended for K-3)
Just Like You (Recommended for 3-6)
Autism Awareness
What’s Up with Nick (Recommended for K-3)
Amazing Things Happen (Recommended for 3-6)
Lots
Of
Socks
Rockbrook Read-A-Thon 2020
Camp Out For Reading
Book Drawings
Need a Charger? Other Materials?
Upcoming Events Postponed
Safe2Help Nebraska Hotline
NSCAS Testing 3rd through 6th Grade
The state of Nebraska has formally suspended state testing this year due to the COVID-19 health concern. We will be using other data to help us inform teaching decisions and support students as we move into next year.
Lost & Found
Kindergarten Roundup
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