Rockbrook Reminder
Rockbrook Elementary School's Weekly Updates | 3-29-19
NSCAS Annual Testing for 3rd through 6th Grade
The second semester is an especially important time for our students as they focus their efforts and attention on school. Important assessments will be administered between March 25th and May 3rd. Your child’s teacher will have specific dates they will communicate when students are taking assessments.
The State Accountability Tests (NSCAS) are given to students in grades 3-6. Students are expected to read on grade level, problem solve, and respond to critical thinking questions. Families can access the Nebraska Department of Education Website at:
http://www.education.ne.gov/ to learn more about the assessments.
Simple things your family can do to support your child during these tests are:
- Ensure a regular bedtime and plenty of rest.
- Make sure students get breakfast in the morning either at home or at school. Our breakfast program begins serving at 8:15am.
- Talk with your child about strategies they've learned to do well. Encourage them to do their best and to know that adults are proud of their efforts at school.
If either you or your child has additional questions please don't hesitate to ask your child's teacher or contact Mr. Higginbotham.
Battle of The Books - Here We Come!
The Wise Reading Dogs
The Golden Girls
Book Ballerz
The Spicy Meatballs
Booksmarts
*Insert Name Here*
Book Reading Bagels
Rockbrook Bookdogs
Amigo Flamingos
Go Bulldogs! We wish you well!
Read-A-Thon Winners
Most Minutes Read:
K-2 Lucy B. - 3012 minutes in 2nd Grade
3-6 Cooper K. - 2710 minutes in 3rd Grade
Most Funds Raised:
K-2 Hudson B. in 1st Grade
3-6 Elle S. in 4th Grade
Winners received an Amazon Gift Card. Thanks to your support, our 2019 Read-A-Thon Raised almost $5,000 to put to use for our Outdoor Classroom Project. We look forward to sharing next steps on this exciting opportunity for student enjoy learning, nature, and the great outdoors.
Pop and Gum Day
Thank you for helping the Student Council make a difference!
Parking and Traffic Reminders for Pick Up and Drop Off
As a parent of a Rockbrook student, drop off and pickup are important routines to know about. Below is a list of procedures for parking, drop off, and dismissal. Following these procedures helps to promote safety and efficiency at these busy times of day. Thank you for your help in promoting the safety of our Rockbrook students and families.
South Parking Lot
- When dropping off or picking up, go as far in the parking lot as you can ★.
- Children should use the sidewalk near the south playground in order to keep walking in the parking lot to a minimum.
- Please do not pass stopped cars in front of you.
Circle Drive - Bus & Accessibility Parking Only
- Students should not be picked up or dropped off in the circle drive unless they ride the bus or have a need for accessible parking or access.
- Please do not park in the painted curb area of the circle drive at any time of the day. This space must be kept clear for emergency vehicles.
North Parking Lot
- Drop your child(ren) off on the south side of the parking lot so they have quick access to the sidewalk★.
- When picking up your child, continue to circle in the parking lot until you see your child(ren) are ready or use an available parking spot. There is a loop lane and an exit lane.
PAWS For Change Total
Band-O-Rama
CONGRATULATIONS 5th and 6th grade Band students on a great job at Band-o-Rama! Rockbrook students did an amazing job during the rehearsal and represented our school with awesome attitudes and positive choices all day. A special thank you as well to all the families who attended our musical extravaganza! Way to go ROCKBROOK!!!!!!!!!!!
Rockbrook Field Day
Field Day This year Field Day will be on May 17th. Our Student Council sponsors themed buddy activities, including stations for fun and fitness, as well as a healthy snack. We feel adding some adult support will really help make for a fun set of afternoon stations that kids enjoy. We are looking for volunteers able to help. If interested please contact Mr. Higginbotham higginbotham.garret@westside66.net.
TAGG Challenge
Since Rockbrook registered, we've seen steady growth in the use of this easy way to raise money for the school. During the month of April, we'll be hosting our first Rockbrook TAGG Challenge. When families TAGG their purchases during April we'll keep track of the giving by class. What's more, the two classes with the top giving will receive a special surprise.
Spring Into Math
Classroom Placements
We are fortunate at Rockbrook to have a high quality, caring, and dedicated staff of educators who strive to meet the needs of every child. Our teams of teachers are insightful and qualified and put a great deal of care and effort to best fit each child’s educational needs with the right teacher.
During the last quarter of the year, our staff begins the challenging task of creating the class lists for the next school year. This task involves many people and a great deal of thought, as we do our best to:
Balance
When a classroom is balanced, the students are more successful, learning is easier, and the teacher is able to meet the needs of the learners in attendance. Teams of teachers go over criteria such as male/female ratio, academic needs and talents, and special programming to ensure classrooms have even and diverse representation.
Build Equity
We also work to see that all classrooms resemble each other in leadership abilities, social skills, peer relationships, individual learning styles and teaching styles, and classroom dynamics (behavior, social, emotional, and personality considerations among students).
Finding the Right Match
We recognize that parents are an important part of our team and a crucial advocate for their child’s success. With so many variables, granting every teacher request would not be possible and might not match with the careful planning teachers do in preparing suggested lists. In addition, children need to work in and with a variety of circumstances now and in the future, in terms of personnel, peers, and environment.
If there is a circumstance you feel we should consider, please do the following:
• Make a formal request in writing (by email is acceptable) no later than April 5, 2019
• Requests should reference your child’s learning style and type, not the specific teacher you wish them to have.
• If there has been a request made in a previous year that still applies, such as not placing your child with another particular student, please include this in writing to make sure we are aware of the necessary details again, for placement in the 2019-2020 school year.
Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education. Class assignments will be mailed individually in August, prior to the start of school.
Westside Community Schools Peer Model Pre-School
Information
Application
Next Community Club Meeting - April 16th @ 6:00pm
Dropping Off Your Child? Please Bring Them In & Sign Them In
Important Dates
April
2 Autism Awareness Day
2 Planet Sub Dining Out for Education Night
2 6th Grade Choral Festival
9 Raising Cane’s Night
11 Rockbrook / Oakdale STEAM Night @ Oakdale
12 Grandfriend's Day - **NEW DATE
15-19 Week of the Young Child
16 Community Club Meeting - 6:00 p.m.
17 Don & Millie’s Dining Out for Education Night.
18 Art and Pizza Night
Safety Patrol
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