2/2/24 Raccoon News
What's Happening?
Book Fair and Spring Conferences
Monday, February 5th (Rotation 1)
Lunch Choices: Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup or Penne with Meatballs
Tuesday, February 6th( Rotation 1)
Lunch Choices: Burgers or Strawberry Parfait and Yogurt
FIRST DAY OF SPANISH CLUB
Taekwondo
Wednesday, February 7th ( Rotation 2)
Lunch choices: Pizza or Chicken Caesar Salad
Art Club
Thursday, February 8th ( Rotation 2)
Lunch choices: Chicken Drumstick & Waffles or Pot stickers
2nd Grade Field Trip to Arvada Center
Taekwondo
Student Council Meeting
Friday, February 9th( Rotation 2) BE SUPER SPIRIT DAY!!
Lunch choices: French Toast & Turkey Sausage or Hatch Green Chile Pasta
Coding Club
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
How Sick is too Sick? It's that "season" and stuff is going around. Wondering if your student should stay home? Check out CDPHE's resource HERE. If your student will be late or absent, please be sure to call our main attendance line so we can account for their safety. We ask that any student arriving after 7:55 a.m. be signed in by a guardian at the office. Reference our RR Family Handbook HERE for more details.
No Library Book Checkout During the Week of Book Fair. There will be no library book check out during the week of book fair. This may cause your child to receive an overdue notice. Library checkout will resume the week of February 12th.
Before & After Care Accepting Registrations for Fall 2024-25. Our School Age Enrichment (SAE) program is currently accepting registrations for Fall 2024-25. Incoming kindergarteners are now able to pre-register (Registration fees are non-refundable.) Access the 24/25 fee flyer here. Contact Patti Goergen for more information or to register, Patti.Goergen@jeffco.k12.co.us, 303-982-8062.
Spanish Club is BACK! It's not too late to register for Spanish club starting this Tuesday, February 6th, after school. Click HERE for more details and registration.
Don't miss the Yearbook Cover Contest! See the PTA section below. This is a project done at home, not at school. Reach out for questions. This is a great Red Rocks tradition.
What is Empty Bowls? Red Rocks 5th graders and select students on the "Trash Pandas" are being featured at the Bear Creek area community event February 7 at 5:45pm. (see flyer below) We hope to see you there. Can't make it but still want to make a difference? Feel free to donate to the cause HERE.
Family Feedback Surveys end 2/23/24: Yes, We hope to hear from all of you! If you haven't already, click HERE to take the quick survey available in several languages. Access the drop down menu in the upper left hand corner to change language. Learn more about surveys here--you can see links for other languages, and student questions can be viewed here. We discuss survey results in our monthly SAC meetings.
Kindness Week, Feb 12-16: Stay tuned for more details in next week's Raccoon News, including fun family kindness activities.
Calendar Highlights:
Feb 5-9: Conferences and Book Fair (Sponsored by DC Trip Families)
Feb 6: Spanish Club Begins
Feb 7: Empty Bowls
Feb 9: Yearbook Art Cover Contest Deadline/ Be Super Spirit Day
Feb 12-16: Kindness Week
Feb 13: Student Accountability (SAC) Meeting
Feb 19: NO SCHOOL - Presidents Day
Spring Book Fair is in full swing next week, Feb 5 - 9! Come on by and support Red Rocks 5th Graders as they earn money towards their trip to Washington DC in May. Shop, preview and create an eWALLET for your student here!
Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Winners!
May James (5th) and Warren Locken (2nd) will be representing Red Rocks Elementary in the Bear Creek & Green Mountain Articulation Areas Spelling be at Carmody Middle School on Thursday, February 8th at 6:30 p.m.
Exciting news! Our Student Council is launching our annual "Light the Night" fundraiser, supporting the invaluable research efforts of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This tradition has been a cornerstone of our school culture for years, and now it's our collective opportunity to shine bright and make a tangible impact. You can view the launch video here.
When: The fundraiser will take place from February 12th to 23rd, with a schoolwide kickoff event, "Be Super Spirit" Spirit Day on February 9th!
Why: Formerly known as "Pennies for Patients," this event has been a cherished tradition at Red Rocks' Student Council for many years.
How: Each classroom has its own unique donation link, which you can find here. Feel free to share your class's link with friends and family!
We firmly believe in the power of our school community to effect positive change. Let's illuminate the night with hope and compassion, together!
Join us at Summit Jeffco: Empowering Red Rocks Families for Student Success!
We encourage you to attend this event that promises to empower and equip you with valuable insights to support your student's educational journey. Join us at Summit Jeffco hosted by Jeffco Public Schools on Saturday, March 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Summit Ridge Middle School.
Summit Jeffco is a unique gathering where families can connect with district and school staff, as well as experts in various fields, to explore important topics that impact our students. Discover how you can play an active role in improving your student's educational experience and foster their growth.
Summit Jeffco Event Details:
Date: Saturday, Mar 2, 2024
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Summit Ridge Middle School
We believe that strong collaboration between home and school is essential for our students' success. Summit Jeffco provides the perfect platform to strengthen this partnership and embark on a journey towards educational excellence.
Don't miss out on this opportunity as we partner to help students thrive! We look forward to seeing you there!
Bear Creek High School is partnering with articulation area schools to support 'Empty Bowls,' a program that is designed to promote both community and art, and aims to raise money for a great cause. Area schools work with students to create many clay bowls. The night of the event, families come to Bear Creek HS and pay a small donation fee for a meal, entertainment, and to take home one of the beautiful student-made bowls.
Our Empty Bowls event will take place on February 7th, 2024 and all proceeds will go to the Jeffco Action Center. If you are unable to join us for the event, but would still like to contribute financially to the cause, please click HERE to donate. Select Bear Creek from the drop down menu and scroll down to Empty Bowls.
Notes from the PTA
Red Rocks Elementary PTA's Board consists of its Officers and Committee Chairs. All of our Officer positions (President, VP, Secretary and Treasurer) are up for election (1 Year Terms) and will be voted on at our March General meeting. Committee Chairs will be voted on in May along with the 24-25 Budget.
While some members of our PTA board are returning, we have several board members who are “graduating” with their children or stepping back from their current roles. Please consider joining our Board as we would love to work with you and bring your ideas to our school. In order to continue offering all that our PTA does, these Officer positions and Committees must be filled each and every year. It truly takes a village to run our incredible volunteer PTA.
Help us continue all the incredible work of our PTA by joining our Board. Please see the Google Form for more information on these rewarding opportunities.
Family Hike - Committee Needed
Sunday, April 21 at 10am marks the return of the popular Red Rocks Family Hike! Rain or shine, join other families for community building and a iconic hike as we meet at the school and walk the Trading Post Trail. Please reach out to Mary.p.kealey@gmail.com or 303-909-1696 if you’d like to help organize the event.
Yearbook Cover Contest - Deadline February 9, 2024
Entries can be created using pen, pencil, crayon, watercolor paints, computer-aided design, or using any other one-dimensional medium. (Sorry, no three-dimensional or sculpted works can be accepted.)
Printed on a 8½ x 11 sheet of paper in “vertical” (portrait) format (not horizontal/landscape).
Placed in a plastic sheet protector with the completed Submission Form to the back of the sheet protector.
Optional: You may add the school year 2023-2024 to your artwork if you would like.
Submitted to the RRE office, to the attention of the RRE PTA Yearbook Committee, no later than Friday, February 9, 2024.
Visit the PTA website for more information.
PTA Healthy Minds Grant
The Red Rocks Elementary PTA has received a grant from the National PTA to provide “Healthy Minds” programming. The PTA will use the information collected in this survey to determine how our community can best benefit from the National PTA Healthy Minds grant we received. This survey is anonymous and will not collect any personal information. We would love your feedback by Friday, February 16, 20204. https://s.surveyplanet.com/w81o8etk
Girls on the Run Club is BACK!
Girls on the Run is coming back for 3rd - 5th grade girls! Girls on the Run is ready to help girls thrive and shine. Girls on the Run will meet Mondays and Wednesdays 2:40 - 4:00, March 4 - May 15, culminating with the Colfax 5K on May 18. Open to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade girls, registration opens Monday February 5 at 9am. For more information about the program, go to: www.girlsontherunrockies.org. Questions, or want to help coach? Contact sonyakashiwa@gmail.com
Family Trivia Night- March 6, 2024
Come get to know fellow Red Rocks Families while we play a family friendly game of trivia. Come hungry, Hot Dogs, Popcorn, cookies, and drinks will be provided .
Admission is $5/person with a $20 max per family. Register HERE. Admission is free with a paid PTA membership, check your email for details.
If your family would like to attend and is requesting financial assistance in order to do so, please complete the following Google Form no later than March 2nd. https://forms.gle/y8ZPYwLJBB6SwtXo8
Please reach out to redrockspta@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.
Silent Auction Items Needed!
Every other year, Red Rocks PTA hosts a live auction and gala. This is our ‘off’ year, but we still love to raise money for our school! May 3rd is the annual Red Rocks Elementary Carnival and will be having a scaled-down silent auction in the school gym. If you own a business, vacation home, or have an amazing skill to share with our community, we would love your donation! All donations are tax deductible and go to an amazing cause. Please reach out to either Alex Steffen (aksteff@gmail.com) or Colleen Burgin (henrycolleenc@gmail.com) with questions, donations or if you would like to be on the committee!
Club Registration at Red Rocks
- Taekwondo with CTI for grades K-5 is held Tuesday/Thursday in the gym during the school year. Please call 303.989.7542 or email moosulkwan@coloradotaekwondo.com for more information and to receive the required registration paperwork. Link to flier HERE
- Spanish Language Adventures returns in February with classes for grades 1-5, on Tuesdays beginning February 6. Register HERE.
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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