10/13/23 Raccoon News
More Book Buddies!
What's Happening?
Monday, October 16: (Rotation 3)
CHANGE: Lunch choices: Popcorn Chicken or Turkey Green Chili
-Track
Tuesday, October 17: (Rotation 3)
CHANGE: Lunch choices: Crispy Chicken Sandwich or Yogurt Parfait
-Taekwondo: pick up is outside
-Spanish
Wednesday, October 18: (Rotation 3)
Lunch choices: Pizza or Entree Chef Salad
-Track
-Art: pick up outside
Thursday, October 19: (Rotation )
No School
Friday, October 20: (Rotation )
No school
What are Rotations? Rotations specify Art, Music and PE (AMP) class rotations. Check out the whole year here: Art Music PE Rotation Calendar (How can you tell, A or B? Great for printing)
Notes from the Office
Our teachers say THANK YOU to our families for the time and connection at conferences, for fantastic volunteers at book fair, and yummy treats from PTA! It was a great week!
Success! Thank you for a great Raccoon Run. Where do the dollars go? See examples below with Book Talks and Special Guests for Life Cycles! PTA would love your feedback on the Raccoon Run, what an amazing gift to our school community. Scroll down.
Repeated! Lost and Found: Check it out before it gets boxed up and donated. Thank you!
October/November Calendar Highlights: (for more, see monthly calendar below or school web)
- October 24: Spirit Day: BE A CHAMPION Spirit Day for all K-5! See details here, and plan to Be a Champion in honor of our Track Team and the Leawood Invitational meet.
- October 28: The Town of Morrison Trunk or Treat: Here
October 31: - Pumpkin carving is back! See below.
- Halloween Costumes rules. Please read and review with your child.
- Parade, weather dependent, is at 1:30, and parties to start afterwards, around 1:45. Thank you for keeping this a positive and safe tradition at our school.
- November 8: SAC Meeting 6:30 PM
- November 11 Veterans Day: K-5 students gather around the flag pole around 8AM to honor.
- November 13: Teacher Work Day, No School for students.
Calling all Veterans: We are curious--how many veterans are in the community this year? If you or a family member or loved one are in active duty or retired military service, we welcome you to our morning gathering around the flagpole starting at 8AM November 11. We invite veterans to wear their uniform or gear to reflect their service. Let the office or your classroom teacher know if you have a family member who might attend. Kids often ask, so we explain: Veterans Day is mainly for those who served or are serving in the various branches of our armed forces, and Memorial Day is for those who died in the service of our country.
Reminder: Teacher Planning Day is October 19, no school for students, and Fall Break, No School on October 20
3rd Grade Life Cycles Experience
This year, PTA has generously provided funds for each grade level to provide high-quality, hands-on in-school experiences. Last week, Ranger Pam visited our school to educate our third graders about the incredible life cycle of bees. Ranger Pam's engaging presentation captivated our students, and she even brought a piece of a real hive for them to admire up close! This hands-on experience not only deepened their knowledge but also sparked their curiosity about the natural world.
Book Breaks- Sponsored by our PTA
October 24th - The Courage to Find Friendship with Dan Santat (K-2nd grade) (pictured)
November 2nd - Honoring Our Veterans with Jeff Gottesfeld (3rd-5th grade)
November 13th - Overcoming Your Fears with Lauren Castillo (K-2nd grade)
December 6th - A Twist on Traditional Tales with Tracey Baptiste (4th-5th grade)
December 8th - Drawing Your World with Raúl the Third (2nd -3rd grade)
December 11th - Reading Between the Lines with Jon Klassen (K-1st grade)
Notes from the PTA
Raccoon Run: Red Rocks Elementary’s 30th Raccoon Run was our best year yet! Our students and staff had a blast and our fundraising was extraordinary. Thank you! We are already looking to next year and how we can keep that momentum going. We are soliciting feedback from our families this year to see what went well and areas we can improve. Please keep in mind as you provide your feedback that this event is organized and run 100% by volunteers. https://forms.gle/FGR5uSrVbr1mh9tcA
Halloween Pumpkin Decorating Contest- Sign up genius
Dos Amigas Order Deadline is Wednesday, 10/18 at 8pm
Print and Post - Calendar
School and PTA Helpful Links
School Contact Info
ATTENDANCE PHONE: 303-982-8060 - Please call if your child will be late or out of school.
Website: https://redrocks.jeffcopublicschools.org
Location: 17199 CO-74, Morrison, CO 80465, USA
Phone: (303) 982-8063
Family Calendar Link
Red Rocks Drop Off/Pick Up VIDEO // Password RRE
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedRocksRaccoons
Twitter: @redrocks_es
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redrocks_es/
UPLOAD your photos to our Google Photos Album here to share with other families!
PTA Contact Info
Email: redrockspta@gmail.com
Website: https://redrockspta.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/redrockspta