Dear Parents and Guardians,

Can you believe it? We're already past the halfway point of the school year! It's hard to imagine how quickly time flies when we're deep in the middle of winter dealing with the unpredictability of the weather and handling all of the little moments that make each day unique. But here we are, with half the year behind us already!

This is a great time to reflect on the progress your student has made, celebrate the victories (big and small), and reset our goals for the next stretch. Whether you’re feeling like a champion or needing a little motivation, remember: we are here for you!

As we’ve all experienced, the winter weather has certainly forced us to make some adjustments. We hope everyone is staying safe as we navigate this snowy season together. With this inclement weather, we have had to modify our school calendar. While we are an online campus, our teachers report to school everyday and follow the teacher schedule as set by the Titusville Area School District. This is why we have had days off for the weather. While we know these unexpected breaks can be a welcome pause, we also understand they can present challenges in terms of staying on track with learning. Please know that we always work to ensure that students have the resources they need to stay engaged with their lessons. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for clear skies ahead!

In this issue, you will find our updated ROC calendar, strategies to be successful online, our 2nd quarter ROC and Rising stars, valentine activities and black history month information.

Please know that we are very grateful for your continued partnership with Rockets Online Campus. Your support and dedication to your child's education make all the difference. Together, we are helping our students succeed and soar to new heights!

Warm regards,

The ROC Team

A reminder that we have live meetings every school day. This is a time for students to ask questions and get help from their core teachers. Students who attend these meetings do extremely well academically. To access any of our live meeting times, students can click on the blue help button in their Canvas course or access the link provided by their elementary teachers. We hope your student will take advantage of these opportunities so we can help your child succeed!

◽Early Elementary◽

Grades K4 & K5: 10:00 AM

Grade 1: 10:30 AM

Grade 2: 10:00 AM

The Morning Meeting is a daily virtual meeting with synchronous learning. The meet includes: sharing time, skills practices, story time, movement activities, and fluency drills. There is also a preview of the day’s activities. More importantly, a sense of community is established through this meeting.

◽Intermediate Elementary◽

Grade 3: 10:30 AM

Grade 4: 11:00 AM

Grade 5: 11:00 AM

The Check-in and Chat is a daily virtual meeting with synchronous learning. There is a greeting and chat time. Questions from the assigned lessons are reviewed with an opportunity to practice skills and get support. The daily lesson is also discussed. Students have an opportunity to interact with peers in a structured school setting.

◽Middle Level◽

Grade 6: 11:30 AM

Both 6th grade teachers are online to support English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies courses.

◽Middle-High School◽

Grades 7-12

9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Core Support-All five secondary teachers are available to support English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies courses.

◽Resource Room - All Grade Levels◽

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

The ROC Special Education Department hosts a daily virtual Resource Room meeting space for our special education students. Support for all subjects is available during this time.

◽On Demand Academic Coaching◽

Virtual academic coaching is available each school day from 8:00 am – 7:00 pm by calling

814-827-0565.

Due to our inclement weather days, we have had to make adjustments to the schedule. Below is the updated school calendar for Rockets Online Campus.

• Professional Day - No School - February 17, 2025
• Act 80 Day - No School - March 14, 2025
• Last Day of Quarter 3 - March 31, 2025
• Easter Break - No School - April 18, 2025
• Professional Day - No School - May 2, 2025
• Memorial Day - No School - May 26, 2025
• Last Day of School - June 5, 2025

• Hold yourself accountable - Set goals at the beginning of the semester, and check in with yourself weekly. Make sure you’ve allotted enough time each day to complete the work. Be organized, proactive, and self-aware, so you can get the most from your online classes.

• Practice time management - The flexibility to create your own schedule is often one of the biggest appeals of taking online classes. But that freedom can also be detrimental if you do not have solid time management skills. So, create a weekly and daily schedule that you follow. Commit to making your online coursework part of your daily routine. When working on your assignments, try time-blocking, allotting yourself a certain amount of time for each task before moving on to the next one and setting a timer to keep you accountable.

• Create a regular study space and stay organized - Set up a dedicated learning environment for studying. By completing your work there repeatedly, you’ll begin to establish a routine. Whether your workspace is at your kitchen table, a library, or the corner booth in a local coffee shop, it’s important to determine what type of environment will work best for you.

• Eliminate distractions - From Netflix to social media to dishes piling up in the sink, you’ll be faced with many distractions that can easily derail your studies. The best online students know how to lessen these distractions and set aside time to focus. Ultimately, you will need to find a strategy that works best for you. Regardless of where you choose to work, consider turning your cell phone off to avoid losing focus every time a text message or notification pops up.

• Figure out how you learn best - Once you’ve established where you’ll learn, think about when and how you accomplish your best work. If you’re a morning person, make time to study first thing. More of a night owl? Set aside an hour or two after dinner to cozy up to your computer.

• Actively participate - Participate in the Rockets Online Campus Help Line. Using this support will allow you to better understand course materials. This might involve asking a question about a project you’re working on or confirming your response to a question is going in the right direction. Don’t wait until an assignment is almost due to ask questions or report issues. Be proactive and ask early and often for help.

• Get help when you need it - If you do not know what to do on an assignment or don’t understand the assignment, help is available! Call 814-827-0565 and our team will get you help by phone or on a meet. You can also jump on the Help Line from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM any school day and all four core teachers (Science, Math, English, and Social Studies) are there to help. The Check in and Chat or Morning Meetings are available daily to get help.

Help is just one call or click away!

Every quarter, ROC recognize students who have earned a minimum of 90% or higher in all classes. These students are dedicated to their school work, have strong organizational skills and a determination to be successful. We are extremely proud of each of our ROC Star Students.

Keep up the great work!

The Rockets Online Campus also recognizes those students who have earned a minimum of 80% or higher in all classes. These students continue to work hard and have shown dedication and perseverance. We are proud of these students - Keep working hard!