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Rocket Family Weekly Update
April 29 - May 3, 2024
Weekly Note from Mrs. Clement
April 28, 2024
Dear Rocket Families,
We had a wonderful Family Engagement Night last week where we hosted our FIRST Art Show, Spring Book Fair and a Hot Dog dinner. We had close to 400 people attend!!!!
We are SO PROUD of all the amazing ARTists at Rutherfordton Elementary!! I'd like to thank a few of our amazing staff members - Art teacher - Caitlyn Greene; Media Specialist - Blakeney Oliver; and Child Nutrition Staff members Susie McEntire and Kelsey Osbourne for their help in organizing and preparing for the event.
SEVERAL KEY ITEMS TO NOTE THIS WEEK:
- We will have an EARLY DISMISSAL DAY, this TUESDAY, APRIL 30. Students will be dismissed at 11 AM.
- As I mentioned last week, this Friday, May 3, ALL students in grades 3-5 will get to participate in KEEP POUNDING DAY with the Carolina Panthers at the Kiwanis Park. This is NOT a field trip - simply a presentation that is off campus! Our students will have a fun-filled time and will have lunch off site (we have shared all allergy information) and will receive some special treats! The Panthers Community Relations Team is working in conjunction with Norris Library and the Town of Rutherfordton to provide this event for our students. VERY, VERY, VERY IMPORTANT - Students in grades 3-5 will depart school at 10:30 AM and return between 1:30-1:45 PM. If you plan to check out your child at ANY TIME during this span of time they, of course, will NOT be able to attend the Keep Pounding Day and we ask that you check them out at 11:00 AM.
- Please do not forget about Our Knights and Their Ladies Dance THIS FRIDAY, May 3 from 6-7:30 PM. PLEASE send in permission forms and payments ASAP as we can ensure we order enough food, etc.
- Leader of the Pack 5K - This Saturday, May 4! Students should meet Coach McDaniel at the picnic tables inside the McNair Stadium by 8:00 AM!
- We will celebrate our teachers and school staff with appreciation week next week May 6-10. Please see the flyer below on how you can help us STOCK THE LOUNGE!!! PLEASE HELP US STOCK THE LOUNGE - we have gotten very few donations thus far.
- We will also really gear up for End-of-Grade Testing next week. Students can participate in Dress Up days and will attend a school-wide PEP Rally on Wednesday, May 8. See flyer below.
As always, please feel free to reach out to me anytime should you have any questions, concerns and/or suggestions. I may be reached at mclement@rcsnc.org, by way of Class Dojo or by calling the school at (828) 287-3778.
Best,
Michelle Clement
Principal
Our Knights and Their Ladies Dance - Friday, May 3, 2024
Teacher and Staff Appreciation - STOCK THE LOUNGE
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week - Student Thank You Ideas
End-Of-Grade Test Spirit WEEK
Upcoming Events & Important Information
Early Dismissal Day
- Tuesday, April 30
Our Knights & their Ladies Dance
- Friday, May 3
Leader of the Pack 5K
- Saturday, May 4
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
- May 6 - May 10
5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
- Thursday, May 23; 9:00 AM
Kindergarten Promotion Ceremony
- Friday, May 24; 8:30 AM
Last Day of 2023-2024 School Year
- Friday, May 24; Early Dismissal at 11:00 AM
Rutherfordton Elementary
Email: mclement@rcsnc.org
Website: https://res.rcsnc.org/
Location: 201 Bob Hardin Road, Rutherfordton, NC, USA
Phone: 828-287-3778
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RutherfordtonRockets/