Rockbrook Reminder
Rockbrook's Weekly Updates | 11-17-2023
Community Club Dance Party
We're excited for a fun event tonight at Westside Middle School as the Rockbrook Community Club hosts our glow-in-the-dark Family Dance Party. Join us for black lights, glow sticks, and a live DJ! Entry is free and the Student Council and Community Club will sell pizza, brownies, and other snacks.
WE SIDE Contest
We are excited to announce our Fall 2023 WE SIDE contests!
WE SIDE contests celebrate our community and share what belonging means to each of us. We cannot wait to see your creations!
Rules
Entries will be judged in six different divisions. Prizes like gift cards, certificates, and more are available to division winners! You may participate in both contests. All students and staff are invited to submit an entry into each contest.
Poster Contest
Bring out the pencils, paper, crayons, markers, and everything your students use to create. This contest is about putting your imagination and creativity to work by making a poster showing what belonging for all means to you. All sizes and styles are accepted.
Separate divisions for:
- Pre-kindergarten - Second Grade
- Third & Fourth Grade
- Fifth & Sixth Grade
- Middle School
- High School
- Staff
Essay Contest
How would you describe belonging for all? In this contest, your goal is to write an essay on what belonging for all means to you. Your essay must be at least 100 words in length.
Separate divisions for:
- Pre-kindergarten - Second Grade
- Third & Fourth Grade
- Fifth & Sixth Grade
- Middle School
- High School
- Staff
All entries are due to your school office on Thursday, November 30th, by 9:00 AM.
Mrs. Henecke - Music
I grew up in Omaha and attended UNL for my undergraduate degree. My husband is in the military and we relocated to Oklahoma for 2 years before moving back to Omaha. We have been married for 3 years and have a crazy dog, Bailey. For fun I love to read and run.
I attended UNL for my undergraduate degree and received my bachelors in 2015. In 2018, I graduated with my Masters of Educational Leadership from Creighton University. This year I will be starting my ninth year of teaching!
Fun fact about me:
I am a runner, and am trying to run a race in all 50 states. So far I have run in 18!
Social Skills & Expectations
Social Skills teach common procedures for how to handle peer and adult interactions.
Playground Expectations
This month our teachers will remind students of the expectations for transitioning from class to hallway and back again.
Showing Respect
Introducing Bulldogs Give Back!
Bulldogs Give Back is a new Community Club program designed to expose students to volunteering from a young age and facilitate opportunities for students to give back to their community. As our first-ever Bulldogs Give Back service project, students will make a colorful felt-tie wreath on Friday, December 1 from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. These wreaths will be donated to a local hospital to adorn patient rooms, brightening spirits during the holiday season.
November Community Club Minutes
The Club met on Monday, November 13th. If you weren’t able to attend, the November meeting minutes are on our website. We meet next on Monday, January 8th at 6 p.m. in the art room. All are welcome and childcare is available.
Sweatshirts, Stuffies, & Stickers - Oh My!
Tonight is the Night - Let’s GLOW!
Join us tonight from 6-8 p.m. at Westside Middle School for the Rockbrook Family Dance Party. You won’t want to miss this glow-in-the-dark get-together! We’ll have pizza and brownies, a live DJ, glow sticks, and a photo booth. ALL family members are welcome at this FREE event! Learn more here.
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.
Breakfast Drop Off: 8:05 at the North (Main) Entrance
School Day Drop Off: Staff supervision begins at both North and South Entrances at 8:10 please do not drop off before then.
Students Entry: 8:20
Start of School Day: 8:30 (students need to be in their classroom)
Dismissal: 3:30 (3:00 on Wednesdays)
Additional Details
Please Stay in Your Car If Possible
- Staff will assist school-age students in getting into vehicles keeping our traffic moving smoothly.
- Practice having your child put their backpack in and get in and close the door quickly.
Avoid the Crowd
Email: rockbrook.66@westside66.net