The Rockwood Reader
August 2022 | Issue 20
Current Events
We hope our families and staff are enjoying the rest of their summer as we get closer to the first day of school for our students.. Our special education administrative team has been working hard to prepare for the upcoming school year and are looking forward to seeing everyone soon. Recently we’ve also had an opportunity to engage in learning with our new special education staff who will be joining Rockwood this Fall. We have a wonderful group of new staff who are eager to begin supporting families and students.
Your Rockwood Administrative Team
Christine Ude
Stacy Heuberger
Shay Forsythe
Emily Milligan
Selvidge Middle School
Ballwin Elementary School
Woerther Elementary School
314-989-8454
Ellen Kenkel
Crestview Middle School
Babler Elementary School
Fairway Elementary School
314-989-8226
Shannon Seger
Rockwood Valley Middle School
Chesterfield Elementary School
Pond Elementary School
Ridge Meadows Elementary School
314-989-8572
What's Happening in Rockwood?
Have you had an opportunity to learn more about our new Rockwood Superintendent, Dr. Curtis Cain?
Click here to read more about Dr. Cain and his Transition Plan.
Family and Community Engagement
Learn More About FACE
Special School District is excited to announce the creation of the Family and Community Engagement program (FACE). FACE, a merging of Parent Education and Diversity Awareness (PEDA) and Family Engagement divisions, will be effective as of July 1, 2022.
“We are so excited creating this new division that will utilize 30 years of research around family engagement to help us build a strong foundation for partnering with our families for student success,” said Executive Director of Teaching, Learning, & Accountability Dr. Mollie Bolton. “By aligning our resources and focusing on what works as stated in the research, we will offer amazing opportunities to support our students to excel to their greatest potential.”
The mission of FACE is to partner with students, families, and staff to support students throughout the District. These supports will include specialized academic, social, and emotional needs to promote self-determination, equitable opportunities, and authentic inclusion.
“We will be offering some of the great resources and activities that our families have been a part of in the past, as well as new opportunities for feedback, partnership, and growth,” said Bolton.
Families will still have access to the great resources formerly provided through PEDA and Family Engagement, like the Family Leadership Institute (formerly known as the Parent Leadership Institute), the Resource Hub at North Technical High School, Lunch & Learn virtual series, workshops, and more.
Parent Education and Diversity Awareness (PEDA)
Family Leadership Institute
SSD’s Family and Community Engagement (FACE) program is seeking applicants interested in participating in the Fall 2022 SSD Family Leadership Institute.
Family Leadership Institute participants have the opportunity to:
- Build understanding of future planning and problem-solving utilizing the Charting the LifeCourse tools.
- Learn to effectively participate in their student's education and improve the educational climate for all children.
- Learn how to positively interact and collaborate with other families and school personnel.
- Discover new resources and network with other families.
This program, which is offered at no cost to participants, is designed for family members who are the educational decision-makers for a student with a disability.
The four sessions will be held in-person on Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30 PM on Oct. 12, 19, 26, and Nov. 2. Dinner will be provided for attendees.
For more information call 314.989.8460 or email face@ssdmo.org.
Information and Resources
Special School District Parent Advisory Council
The mission of the Special School District (SSD) Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is to effectively collaborate with and advise its stakeholders (including parents/guardians, the SSD Board of Education, Governing Council, SSD administration and staff, and partnering school district administrators and staff) in order to improve the educational, self-efficacy, and social outcomes of each student served by SSD.
Please click here to access the PAC website which contains specific information about meetings, agendas & minutes, as well as parent resources.
Important Dates
New Teacher Orientation
Thursday, August 11 through Tuesday, August 16
Regular Teacher Orientation
Wednesday, August 17 through Friday, August 19
First Day of School for Students
Monday, August 22
Upcoming Board of Education Meetings
Special School District of St. Louis County
636-733-2070
Mandy Lloyd, Administrative Assistant
636-733-2071
Website: https://www.ssdmo.org
Location: 12110 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO, USA
Phone: 314.989.8100
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SSDStLCo
Twitter: @ssdstlco
Rockwood School District
Website: https://www.rsdmo.org
Location: 111 East North Street, Eureka, MO, USA
Phone: 636-733-2000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rockwood.School.District
Twitter: @rockwoodschools