Rockbrook Update
Extended Learning Info for Families and Students
05-05-2020
Principal's Welcome
Today begins the last full week of Extended Learning Lessons. It's an important time to recommit to completing all of your work and turning it in in a timely manner. If you are having difficulty with an assignment or have gotten behind in your work, reach out to your teacher to figure out an arrangement for prioritizing what work to complete. We want to finish strong and appreciate all that our students and families have done to keep learning a strong priority through this unusual time.
A note will be coming out to families today, explaining details of our student material drop off and pick up plan. This will be on Friday, May 15th, with times assigned throughout the day based on the student's last name to help manage traffic. All exchanges will occur outside weather allowing. If your child has left personal items they believe are not in their desk or on a coat hook it would be a good idea to contact your child's teacher with this information.
A reminder that our Virtual Book Fair is still running, through May 7th. Stock up for the summer and reward your learner for their hard work.
We also want to remind families of the Book Brigade is currently underway. This is another way that our community is working to keep books in the hands of kids. If you would like to donate, check out the included flyer, and if you would like to get some additional books for your child, information on how to do so is also provided.
Our own Read-A-Thon Wraps up at the end of this week and we encourage you to record the many minutes you've read during our learning from home. These can be turned in with materials or you can send a picture to Mr. Higginbotham of your minutes trackers.
Finally, let us know if you or your family need any supports. We are happy to help in any way that we can.
Email: higginbotham.garret@westside66.net
Phone: 402-390-6475
Have a great day Bulldogs!
Sincerely,
Mr. Higginbotham
Daily Read Aloud Video
Cinco de Mayo - 5th of May
Photography Enrichment Lesson
Remember to follow our technology expectations when doing so and always get permission before taking someone's photo.
Check out a few of the fun photos that have already been sent in!
Max V. - 3rd Grade
Clarissa K. - 3rd Grade
Seth S. - 6th Grade
Taylor M. - 2nd Grade
Abby S. - 6th Grade
Taylor M. - 2nd Grade
Hannah J. - 4th Grade
Cade M. - 2nd Grade
William K. - 2nd Grade
Extended Read-A-Thon - Keep Recording Your Minutes
Camp Out For Reading
Extended Reading Minutes Calendar
Book Drawings
ARTSONIA - Your Child's Custom Art Work Products
We know that many of you use our Original Works programs for special family gifts, Mother's Day, Father's Day, etc. Unfortunately, these orders are currently delayed as is our ability to send in any student art for inclusion. While we will continue to work with this company we wanted to make sure and make you aware of similar offerings through ARTSONIA.
To order from Artsonia, please go to Artsonia.com and click on "Parents" in the top left corner. You will log in with the account you created when you approved Artsonia for your student. If you do not remember your login details, please email Mrs. Johnson at johnson.bryn@westside66.net and she can send you your student's code.
Rockbrook Elementary Staff Contacts
Garret Higginbotham, Principal higginbotham.garret@westside66.net
Dustin Carlson, Kindergarten carlson.dustin@westside66.net
Ann Miller, Kindergarten miller.ann@westside66.net
Tammy Lewis, 1st Grade lewis.tammy@westside66.net
Amber Whitney, 1st Grade whitney.amber@westside66.net
Jan Kyle, 2nd Grade kyle.janis@westside66.net
Elizabeth Raphael, 2nd Grade raphael.elizabeth@westside66.net
Sarah Davenport, 3rd Grade davenport.sarah@westside66.net
Melodie Rice, 3rd Grade rice.melodie@westside66.net
Jill Conyers, 4th Grade conyers.jill@westside66.net
Michele Madson, 4th Grade madson.michele@westside66.net
Laura Chouinard, 5th Grade chouinard.laura@westside66.net
Lisa Smith, 5th Grade smith.lisa@westside66.net
Camille Akers, 6th Grade akers.camille@westside66.net
Cynthia Warming, 6th Grade warming.cynthia@westside66.net
Jennifer Cramer-Brink, Special Education brink.jennifer@westside66.net
Rhonda Josten, Special Education josten.rhonda@westside66.net
Marcia Manzo, Special Education manzo.marcia@westside66.net
Amanda Smith, Special Education smith.amanda@westside66.net
Lisa Davis, School Psychologist davis.lisa@westside66.net
Hallie Sharkey, Speech Language Pathologist sharkey.hallie@westside66.net
Bryn Johnson, Art johnson.bryn@westside66.net
Cathy Montgomery, Library montgomery.catherine@westside66.net
Barry Glanzer, Physical Education glanzer.barry@westside66.net
Nolan Pribnow, Music pribnow.nolan@westside66.net
Mike Freeman, Band freeman.michael@westside66.net
Viktoria Matheson, Strings matheson.viktoria@westside66.net
Linda Safranek, Reading Coordinator safranek.linda@westside66.net
Liz Langford, English Language Learners langford.elizabeth@westside66.net
Jenny Henningsen, Excellence in Youth henningsen.jennifer@westside66.net
Katie Sindt, Excellence in Youth sindt.katie@westside66.net
Angie Calderone, Occupational Therapist calderone.angela@westside66.net
Carolyn Hansen, Physical Therapist hansen.carolyn@westside66.net
April Anderson, School Social Worker anderson.april@westside66.net
Need a Charger? Other Materials?
Upcoming Events Postponed
Specials Lesson Websites and Locations
Our Elementary Specials and Specialists have designed several ways for students to access content. Below is a summary list of Websites and Locations. Specials teachers have indicated lower participation than our Classroom Teachers, so be sure you are submitting your work for specials as well.
All Art Assignments are turned in via Artsonia. Check the Elementary Art Website for information about how to make sure your child is logged on. Rockbrook's code is: rrpw-pmnr.
Music - Website
Band - Google Classroom
Strings - Google Classroom
All Art Assignments are turned in via Artsonia. Check the Elementary Art Website for information about how to make sure your child is logged on. Rockbrook's code is: rrpw-pmnr.
Music - YouTube Videos (Check your teacher's Friday email for your grade level)
Band - Google Classroom
Strings - Google Classroom
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