BULLDOG NEWS
May 4, 2018
MRS. DETTMER'S NOTES
Wow! We had an amazing turnout and support through our Walk-a-thon fundraiser this year. We were able to raise just at $10,000. This means we will only do one fundraiser next year. We have listened to your feedback on the timing of Walk-a-thon and will move our one time a year fundraiser to the fall. Please look for information to come home after the beginning of school.
The bowling trip for Walk-a-Thon will be scheduled on Thursday, May 24th. You will see permission slips come home next week for this event. We will draw names for the winners of the Zaharako lunch on Friday, May 18th. The lunch will be on Tuesday, May 22nd.
Important Dates
May 7- May 11- Teacher Appreciation Days
May 11th - 6th Grade Trip
May 15th - Mayor's Work Ethic Certificate Celebration
May 18th - Walk-a-thon
Staff Appreciation
National Teacher Appreciation Day, also known as National Teacher Day, is observed on the Tuesday of the first full week in May. This year, National Teacher Day will take place on May 8th. This day is part of Teacher Appreciation Week and we refer to it as STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK! It takes ALL of us to help make Rockcreek successful!
National Teacher Day is touted “as a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives.” Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children: the future leaders of our country. They are kind, patient, hard-working, dedicated and understanding professionals that mold our children’s lives in a positive direction. We entrust our children with the teachers, and they affect their lives on a daily basis.
JOIN ME IN SAYING THANK YOU TO OUR ENTIRE STAFF!
It is time to say “Thank You” to the exceptional teachers and staff that you know. Let them know that they are appreciated for all that they do. Please consider sending a note to your child(s) teacher to let them know you appreciate their hard work and dedication!
HISTORY
Political and educational leaders began discussions for a day to honor teachers in 1944. In 1953, Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded the 81st Congress to proclaim National Teachers’ Day. Congress declared March 7, 1980, as National Teacher Day. The National Education Association continued to observe Teacher Day on the first Tuesday in March until 1985 when the National PTA established Teacher Appreciation Week as the first full week of May. The NEA Representative Assembly then voted to make the Tuesday of that week National Teacher Day. (Information from www.nationaldaycalendar.com)
6th Grade DARE Dance
Cinco de Mayo Celebrations - 3rd and 4th
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BOOK FEES REMINDER
Book Fee statements will be coming home if your student's 17-18 course fees are still unpaid. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Huffman at huffmanb@bcsc.k12.in.us
4th Grade - Rollercoaster Projects
Read to Self - Enjoying the Weather!
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Rockcreek Elementary
Email: dettmerj@bcsc.k12.in.us
Location: 13000 e 200 South, Columbus, IN, United States
Phone: 812 579-5221