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The Rock Creek Parent Reader

May 2024

The Rock CreekParent ReaderMay 2024

It's the End of the School Year It's the End of the School Year

I can hardly believe it's the last month of school already! I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for sharing your students with us this year. I also wanted to let you know our assistant principal, Ms. Snyder, has taken the principal position at Perrine Elementary next year. We have hired a new assistant principal, Mrs. Mette, who will be joining us for the 24-25 school year. Please see her information below. I wish Ms. Snyder all the best in her new role. She is going to do great things!


-Ms. Honas

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Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week. Our teachers give it their all each and every day. Thank you, Rock Creek Teachers!

Upcoming Events & Important Dates Upcoming Events & Important Dates

Stay up to Date and In the Know!

Wednesday, May 1st- Engage in Education Community Picnic is this evening at Twin Falls High School (location was moved due to weather) from 4:30-7:00 PM. Rock Creek will have a table set up and our musical group will be performing a scene from "Dig It!" at 6:00 PM on stage on the north side of Baun Gymnasium. We hope to see you there!


Thank you to our sponsors Falls Brand - Independent Meat, First Federal Bank, Starr Corporation, Franz Bakery, and Nicholas and Company!


Friday, May 3rd- No School (Teacher Work Day)


May 6th-10th- Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎


Thursday, May 9th-

  • 5th Grade visits RSMS at 9:15-11:00 AM


Friday, May 10th-

  • 4th grade Mountain Man presentation at 1:50 PM
  • PTO Carnival from 5:00-7:30 PM


Monday, May 13th- Field Day! We are needing some help to make this a great day for the students. Please sign up by clicking the link below (you must be cleared through a background check):

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DAFAB28A0FACF8-48666730-field


Thursday, May 16th-

  • 1st Grade to the Herrett Center at 8:35-10:45 AM
  • Kindergarten Graduation in the gym at 1:00 PM
  • Annual Musical Performance "Dig It!" at 7:00-7:45 PM


Monday, May 20th- 5th Grade Field Trip to the Bowladrome


Tuesday, May 21st-

  • 3rd Grade Field Trip to First Federal Park


Wednesday, May 22nd-

  • 2nd Grade to Skateland from 8:15-11:15 AM
  • Last Day of School! Early release at 12:45 PM
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School Attendance 📅 School Attendance 📅

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School Hours

Monday: 8:00AM to 2:00PM

Tuesday - Friday: 8:00AM to 3:00PM

Breakfast opens at 7:35 AM daily and supervision on the playground begins at 7:35 AM.


The safety of our students is very important to us, please do not drop students off at school before 7:35 AM and be timely picking them up at the end of the day.


Attendance Matters

Studies show that students who miss even a few days of school each month are at far greater risk of academic failure and dropout than students who attend regularly.


*Students with chronic absences (students who miss 10% or more days school is in session) will receive attendance letters through email and communication from the Assistant Principal, Ms. Snyder. Possible recommendation to truancy court can take place for chronic absences, especially those that are not verified.

Housekeeping Items Housekeeping Items

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Bus Scan Cards: The Twin Falls School District is implementing scan cards for all elementary school bus riders. These cards will be attached to your child’s backpack. As they board the bus, they will scan the card and when they get off the bus, they will scan again. This will allow you to see where and when your student entered and left the bus. You can access this information on the My Ride K-12 app that has replaced the Ride 360 app.


You can download the My Ride K-12 app on the App Store or Google Play Store. You will need your

child’s student ID number in order to link your student to your App. If you need this information, contact your school.


We look forward to using this system for the remainder of the year and in coming years to help provide another layer of safety for all students. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school.


Lost & Found: Please remind your students to keep track of their coats and other items such as gloves, hats, and water bottles. Unclaimed items will be donated after school is let out for the year.


Spirit Gear: Rock Creek wear can be purchased through the link. Follow the link HERE to place an order.


Drop Off & Pick Up Procedures: We know this can be a source of frustration. When dropping off and picking up your student, please pull as far forward as possible each day. It is important to remind family or friends about this if they are picking up your students. Never get out of your car in the pick up/drop off lane during those times. This helps keep the flow of traffic moving and cuts down on back-ups. Avoid letting your students out in the left lane. This is for safety. Again, please reminder family members and friends about the procedures as well if they will be picking up your students.


Dress Code: The weather is getting warmer! Please ensure your student adheres to the dress code. Clothing should cover the torso from armpit to armpit and extend down to mid-thigh. Tops must have shoulder straps that are at least two inches in width. See-through, torn, or mesh garments must have appropriate coverage underneath that meets the minimum requirements described above. These are the most common violations we see. You may be asked to bring a change of clothes if your student is not dressed appropriately.


To read the complete dress code click HERE for our Student Handbook

Breakfast & Lunch Breakfast & Lunch

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Lunch is not free to all students at Rock Creek. If you have any questions about payment or completing the application for free or reduced lunch, call the lunchroom 208-733-8642. We encourage you to complete the form as soon as possible because there is not back payment once you qualify for free and reduced lunch. You can also pay lunch balances online or at the office.


Pay lunch balances online by clicking HERE. If you need your student's ID number, please call the office and we would be happy to provide that to you.


Please get your balances paid by the last day of school.


Breakfast Prices: $1.55 students

Lunch Prices: $2.90 students

45¢ extra milk


Follow the link to complete the free and reduced meal application: https://www.tfsd.org/departments/federal-programs/food/

May Breakfast Menu
May Lunch Menu

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

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Are you looking for volunteer opportunities? We need your help!

Field Day Sign up! May 13th- We are needing some help to make this a great day for the students!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DAFAB28A0FACF8-48666730-field


PTO parent survey,

Please take a few minutes to read what all the PTO has done this year and leave your thoughts/ideas on the link below. Thanks!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZV_8fLUsDN50-xVtyHtc5oF2G9ltGSpe-cf-zIy1scVykLA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0


Parents on Patrol: We need parents help on the playground during recess. Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! Younger children are not permitted. Apologies for any inconvenience.

Sign Up for Parents on Patrol HERE

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One of the aspects about this position I love the most is that I get to learn from my students about their languages and culture. They amaze me with the amount of knowledge they are learning not just in one language, but two (or more)! Here is a short video showcasing some of the different languages at our school. Each student said the phrase, “I love/like my school” in their first language. I am so proud of these students for sharing their first language with us!


-Mrs. Henkelmann

Raptor Counseling Raptor Counseling

Informational brochures to use with your child. They are located in the front office of the school. Please help yourself to what ever you need.
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Internet and Summer Safety

School Resources: Check out these brochures located in the front office for ideas and activities to help support your children.

Counselor Lessons: May Counselor Lessons is about Internet and Summer Safety

Community Supports:

  • Coats For Kids is a community support for families in need of warm coats for their kids.

  • BPA- every student and family can receive 5 free community counseling sessions per incident. Let me know if you need information on this. (it is equivalent to $500+ dollars of counseling)

  • Need Help? Idaho Lives Project Website http://www.idaholives.org Idaho Suicide Prevention Program (208) 258-6990 Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline 988

  • Food Bank: we partner with Robert Stuart and Harrison Elementary. Community food bank information and resources are available.

  • Hygiene kits: we have hygiene kits at our school containing shampoos, soaps, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and washcloths.

Please contact your child’s teacher or Mrs. Alexander if you have any of these needs. We are here to support you and your children. Please contact Mrs. Alexander (school counselor) if you have any questions. alexanderda@tfsd.org or (208)-732-7565 ext. 5703

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Our Mission Our Mission

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Rock Creek’s mission is to develop kind, safe, respectful lifelong learners who strive to always be their best.

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About Us

Email: honasli@tfsd.org
School Website: rc.tfsd.org
Location: 850 Federation Road, Twin Falls, ID, USA
Phone: (208)732-7565
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/prfile.php?id=100063781904437

District Website: tfsd.org

Lisa Honas, Principal
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