The Rocket Review

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As we look forward to the 2024-2025 school year, I would like to address a common request made; to change a student’s teacher. Preparing classroom rosters is a collaborative effort amongst all staff members and administrators in the building. This process begins in the spring and can take several weeks, or go well into the summer.

There are many contributing factors that go into the making of classes. The personality of the student and teacher, the involvement level of the parents, the personalities of the parents, how many students are receiving additional services, how many boys and girls are in the class, the academic levels of the students, which students had a tough time getting along with specific students the previous year, and at times, which kids socialize more when they're around specific students.

Therefore, when you make this request, not only does it affect your child and the teacher's classroom they're moving to, but it also affects other students, the schedule of the support for teachers providing interventions for your child and others, the culture of the new class, and may have an effect on the teachers schedule itself.

In conclusion, I always suggest for parents to do a few things before requesting for their child's teacher to be changed.

1. Meet with the teacher with an open mind to voice your concern. Be very specific.

2. Understand that in elementary school we're preparing children to be able to adapt to multiple teachers with different personalities. This is what they’ll see in middle school. This is excellent for the social development of the child.

3.Establish a communication plan with the teacher in regards to providing updates on the area of concern.

4. Most importantly, understand that we all have the same goal; for your child to receive a stellar education, in a safe and nurturing environment, and for them to reach their full potential.

With Rocket Pride,

Dr. Hodge

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• If you will not return, Download and complete the Parent Assurance Letter.
• Email elrinconattendance@ccusd.org

Monday, August 12

• 8:00am- 4:00pm -The School Office is Open

Tuesday, August 13

• 8:00am- 4:00pm -The School Office is Open

Wednesday, August 14

• 8:30-11:30 - TK/Kinder Meet & Greet

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Thursday, August 15

• 8:30-11:30 - TK/Kinder Meet & Greet

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Friday, August 16

• 8:00am- 4:00pm -The School Office is Open
• 4-6pm - Welcome Back Play Date in Blanco Park (see flyer below)

Monday, August 19

• 4:00pm- Class Placement is available on AERIES- log into Aeries to see your students teacher

Tuesday, August 20

• 4-6pm - 5th Grade Chalk the Walk (see flyer below)

Monday, August 21

• 8:45am- First Day of School!

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The Aeries Parent Portal is designed to allow parents access to their students information. This information is only accessible by knowing the student’s ID number, telephone number, and Verification Code. A verification letter should arrive at your address this week.

If this is the first time logging into Aeries, you will need to create an account.

• CLICK HERE for the EL RINCON website.

• Under the “Parents” menu, select "Aeries Parent Portal"

  ● Click on “Login to Aeries Parent Portal"

• Click on “Create New Account” and follow the prompts.

Every year, we ask parents/guardians to update their student’s information for our records. At this time, we are asking you to complete/update your student's registration information online. You will find the Parent Portal under the Parents tab on the El Rincon website. If you have previously accessed the Parent Portal, just log-in and go to "Register Online." You will be prompted to acknowledge and complete your child's 2024-2025 school year registration.

• If you are not currently accessing the Parent Portal we will be emailing you the information need.

• You will need to print, sign, and submit 2 documents to finalize registration.

*Print Acknowledgement Form (see picture below)

*Daily Emergency and Disaster Release Information Download, print, and sign (see picture below)

We are asking that you return these documents to your teacher when school starts on August 21st.

We are not able to accept the forms by email and parent signature is required.

Have you ever wondered who is doing all of the behind the scenes work to help make our school SOAR? That's right! It's our fabulous PTA! Each school year, the PTA helps teachers purchase materials for the classrooms, they help fund special programs, assemblies, field trips, and SO MUCH MORE! They say it takes a village, and our El Rincon PTA is a perfect example. There are many ways you can get involved and help out.

Join us on WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 18 @ 6:30pm, for our first PTA meeting of the school year. During the meeting we will talk about the many opportunities to get involved!

Please make sure the El RIncon has your most up to date contact information including emails, phone number, and mailing address so we can stay connected!

Regular School Communication:

• Parent Square-
• The ROCKET REVIEW: a weekly email newsletter with upcoming information for families
• EL RINCON Website: posts news and a lot of the same info that goes in the Rocket Review for all to access
• El RIncon Rockets Facebook Page: A page for current families with information about El Rincon, PTA, and the community!
• @elrinconrockets: follow us on Instagram and Facebook!

Dr. Amy Hodge, Principal

Ms. Kana Nakagawa, Assistant Principal

Email: amyhodge@ccusd.org
Website: elrincon.ccusd.org
Location: 11177 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA, USA
Phone: (310)842-4340
Facebook: facebook.com/elrinconrockets
Twitter: @elrinconrockets1