Rockbrook Reminder
Rockbrook Elementary School's Weekly Updates | Aug 16, 2019
First Week of School
As we wrap up our first Friday of the school year I want to thank all of our staff, students, and families for a great start to the year. We're off to a great start and are looking forward to a wonderful 2019-2020. Be sure to grab your Rockbrook Yard Signs and Rockbrook Apparel using the order links below.
Next week we will begin our fall academic screenings to ensure that all students are receiving both the support and challenge they need to best promote their learning. Please read below for information regarding this process.
Finally, our Curriculum Night is coming up the following week on August 27th. We hope families will be able to join us that evening to learn a little more about what their child will be studying this year. More details will be included in next week's Rockbrook Reminder.
Visitors and Volunteers - Please Check In
After School Plans
Approving a Child to Go Home with Another Child's Parent:
In the event that you would like to approve your child to go home with another child's parent we need contact from both you and the other child's parent. This can be in the form of a note, email, or phone call to the office. Staff will not dismiss your child to another child's parent without prior contact, preferably to the main office so that this can be communicated to others (Classroom Teacher, Club66, etc).
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Rockbrook Outdoor Classroom
The Rockbrook Outdoor Classroom Project was initiated in 2018 as a goal for Rockbrook Community Club’s Read-A-Thon Fundraiser. This fundraiser encourages families and friends to pledge funds in recognition of additional time and focus given by students to the importance of reading.
Funds were raised during the spring of 2018 and 2019 in order to meet cost estimates of the project.
Two Rockbrook Alumni and Westside Parents, Tom Wehling of Bigg Dogg Yard and Home Services and Brent Newman of Newman Lawn and Landscaping, contributed their time and expertise to complete the construction of a large stone sitting area behind the building.
Beginning this school year teachers will be able to bring up to two classes out at a time to enjoy the space, as well as availability for use by after school clubs and community groups that meet at the school.
A special thanks to all who contributed their support to this space, which will be enjoyed for years to come.
Westside MTSS - Multi-Tiered System of Supports
Westside Community Schools continues the implementation of MTSS, which stands for Multi-Tiered System of Supports.
What is MTSS? MTSS is a process of providing instruction and support to promote the academic and behavioral success of all children. Individual children’s progress & skills are monitored and results are used to make decisions about further instruction and intervention. The MTSS process is flexible and designed to meet the needs of all students. This process allows for a continuum of support based entirely on students’ individual needs. This support may be provided in a small group by the classroom teacher or other support staff, either within or outside the classroom.
What does this mean for my child? A key component of the MTSS process is that all children receive high quality instruction in their classroom. Universal screenings are used to review the progress of all students and are given three times per year. As a result of the screening, students may be identified as needing supplemental intervention in addition to instruction they are receiving in their classroom. If your child is identified as needing intervention you will receive notification. Please contact your child’s building principal with questions.
Nebraska Reading Improvement Act The Nebraska Reading Improvement Act became law in 2018 and will go into effect the 2019-2020 school year. The goal is that all Nebraska students are able to read at or above grade level by the end of third grade. The Nebraska READS initiative emphasizes the need for kindergarten through third grade students to have access to high-quality instruction and for struggling readers to receive targeted support. Our current MTSS structure in Westside Community Schools already allows for us to meet these requirements.
Curriculum Night
Tuesday, Aug 27, 2019, 06:00 PM
2514 South 108th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Important Dates
August
21 - Don & Millie's Dining Out for Education Night
27 - Rockbrook Curriculum Night
29 - Outdoor Education Parent Meeting 6:30 pm WMS
September
2 - Labor Day- No School
3 - Community Club Meeting 6:00 pm
3 - Elementary Instrumental Curriculum Night 6:45 pm WMS
3 - Planet Sub Dining Out for Education Night
11 - Picture Day
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