Rockbridge Newsletter

Principal - Lissette McRea

lissette.mcrea@gcpsk12.org

Assistant Principal - Staci Gelbaum (Special Education)

staci.gelbaum@gcpsk12.org

Assistant Principal - Luana Lu (2nd and 3rd)

luana.lu@gcpsk12.org

Assistant Principal - Erica Sanchez (Kinder and 1st)

erica.sanchez@gcpsk12.org

Assistant Principal - Lauren Watson (4th and 5th)

lauren.watson@gcpsk12.org

Rockbridge Elementary School shows our appreciation to our GCPS Transportation Crew as we celebrate school bus safety week!

Our school continues to build great connections and partnerships with local businesses and organizations in our community. Thank you, Mr. Cerda for the work you continue to do to build such high levels of support for our school.

We had so much fun at Skate Along to support one of our clubs, Lady Mustangs!

We want to thank our Rockbridge families, faculty and staff, and Walmart for their participation with this year's trunk or treat whether it was donating candy, volunteering to fill out baskets, bringing candy, and/or giving out candy from the trunk of your car. We are filled with gratitude for your generousity.

At Rockbridge we engage students in strategies that promote positive behavior and expectations throughout the school, through Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Teachers and students work together to create a respectful, engaged and safe environment earning mustang money that they can spend at the school store once a month, attend the Big Events, and in their classroom.

In order for our store to be able to run every month we need support in purchasing items for the store. If you are able to support and purchase any items from the list provided we would be more than grateful.

Rockbridge Amazon Wish List
Send to:
Rockbridge Elementary
6066 Rockbridge School Road, Norcross Ga 30093
Attention: PBIS

Thank you in advance for your support in creating a respectful, safe and engaging school for your children!


En Rockbridge involucramos a los estudiantes en estrategias que promueven conductas y expectativas positivas en toda la escuela, a través de Intervenciones y Apoyos para la Conducta Positiva (PBIS). Los maestros y los estudiantes trabajan juntos para crear un ambiente respetuoso, comprometido y seguro, ganando dinero que pueden gastar en la tienda de la escuela una vez al mes, asistir a los grandes eventos y en su salón de clases.

Para que nuestra tienda pueda funcionar todos los meses, necesitamos ayuda en la compra de artículos para la tienda. Si puede apoyar y comprar algún artículo de la lista proporcionada, estaremos más que agradecidos.

Rockbridge Amazon Wish List
enviar a:
Rockbridge Elementary
6066 Rockbridge School Road, Norcross Ga 30093
Attention: PBIS

¡Gracias de antemano por su apoyo para crear una escuela respetuosa, segura y atractiva para sus hijos!

Rockbridge students Ava, Lea, and Paula participated in the Meadowcreek Youth Cheer Team for the 2024 Football Season! CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Ava who won Meadowcreek Homecoming Princess!

Papa John's will donate a percentage of sales to our school. Use Promo Code: GS065 when you order pizza online or over the phone to support Rockbridge Elementary School

GCPS will offer 4 Digital Learning Days this school year. On Digital Learning Days, all students will learn asynchronously from home. All assignments will be uploaded by your student's teacher to eClass or Google Classroom. Computers will be sent home with your child so they can participate in online learning activities in their eCLASS accounts.

The next Digital Learning Day is on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024.

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Rockbridge Elementary serves as a voting site.

Join us for an evening of fun and fundraising at Chuck-E-Cheese's

5019 Jimmy Carter Blvd.

Norcross, GA 30093

20% of sales will be donated to the Rockbridge Elementary School Family Center. Coupons and 10 FREE Play Points will be sent home with each student before the event!

LEARN how to be your child's first and best teacher through PLAY!

Gwinnett County Public Schools offers a BIRTH TO FIVE program for you and your child at elementary schools across the county!

‐Learn how to find the teachable moments in everyday activities

‐Learn how to engage with your child in play

‐Learn how to continue the learning at home or anywhere

‐Learn about your child’s educational milestones

‐Learn how to get your child READY FOR SCHOOL!

Classes will be held at Rockbridge Elementary School on Tuesday OR Thursday from 9:00 am – 10:30 am. Come to our orientation to learn more!

Learn more activities linked below

** The November Play 2 Learn @ Home Activities are not yet active for download in eCLASS **

Session #1 will focus on reading in Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grade

During this workshop parents will learn more about literacy & reading across the curriculum

- Learn more about literature and the curriculum

- Learn more about reading expectations for each grade level

- Meet our instructional coaches

Session #2 will focus on reading in 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade

During this workshop parents will learn more about literacy & reading across the curriculum

- Learn more about literature and the curriculum

- Learn more about reading expectations for each grade level

- Meet our instructional coaches

The Office of Family Engagement in the Department of Federal Programs invites all families to join the “Family-School Partnership Advisory Council (PAC)” meeting on November 7, 2024, from 5:30 until 7:30 PM.

We are excited to meet in person with all families at the Instructional Support Center in Grayson Room 2.124. During this meeting, GCPS families will receive information about Title I, Title II, Title III, and Family Engagement. Families will have the opportunity to provide input on how these funds are utilized to support students, staff, and schools.

Click here to RSVP or share this link: https://forms.gle/VrMMwcraom4ie4KQ7. The Information is also located on the Federal Programs Website and the Engage, Equip, and Empower Website.

Families are invited to join us for an evening of literacy and fun!

Join us to engage in an evening of fun and exciting activities related to reading and literacy!

During this event students and families will have the opportunity to participate in

- Readers Theater

- FREE Book Giveaways

- Read Alouds of our Favorite Books

** students who attend will receive $10 Mustang Money and a free book!**

Teachers send home monthly progress reports to keep you updated on your student's most current grades. For the month of November, progress reports will be sent home on Monday, November 18th.

Do you have young children from Birth to Pre-K age? Come learn through play with your youngest children (birth - pre-k). Each month we will offer an hour of FREE PLAY in our Play 2 Learn Classroom for you and your youngest children. Registration is not required for Little Learners Academy!

Themes for November - Family, Food, and Thanksgiving

Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29, 2024. Students will return to school on Monday, December 2, 2024

This workshop is highly recommended for families of students at all levels (elementary, middle, and high school). “Families Engaging in Education” is a four-session workshop that aims to nurture and develop engaged families, by helping them to positively support their child’s academic success.

In this workshop, we will discuss:

• The Individual Education Program (IEP) process.

• The components of the IEP.

• Your role as a member of the IEP Team.

• The Effective Communication Skills needed to help build collaborative relationships.

Dates: 11/14/24

Families may choose either an in person or virtual session to attend

10:00am – 11:30am Session - In Person

J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center, 437 Old Peachtree Road, NW, Suwanee, GA 30024, Building 200, Central Gwinnett Room 2.111

Registration link for 10:00am session:

https://forms.gle/bhtMzxXUr9gbi8MR7

OR

6:00pm – 7:30pm Session – Zoom

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Registration link for 6:00pm session:

https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpf-uhqjkoGtzvxhEZfGExfidgFqhMEGCS

We welcome you to visit your child for lunch.

• Outside food may not be brought in the cafeteria.
• The cost of an adult lunch is $4.00.
• No more than two adults per student due to space.
• Physical ID required to check-in as a visitor.

November Family Lunch Dates

Kindergarten & First Grade - Monday, November 18, 2024

2nd and 3rd Grade - Wednesday, November 20, 2024

4th and 5th Grade - Friday, November 22, 2024

Visiting the School

•To ensure the safety of our school, all visitors need to press the bell at the main entrance and state their purpose for visiting.

•All visitors must sign-in at the front desk with a valid physical ID and wear a visitor’s pass in the building at all times.

Student Check-Out

•You must bring a valid physical ID and be on the emergency list to check students out early. There is no student check-out after 2:15 pm.

Changes in Transportation

•Changes in transportation can only be made in person or by sending a written note to school.

•Include a phone number to confirm your request.

We are looking for parent volunteers. If you are interested in supporting our school as a volunteer please contact the Family Center (770) 326-8090 or (770) 417-2433

This year our Title I The Plan/The Promise is available through Parent Square. You have received a notification via Parent Square to view these important Back to School Forms.

Please complete the following steps to sign-off on The Plan / The Promise

- Click on the link for The Plan / The Promise to view the document

- Confirm that you have viewed the document by clicking "YES" on the input form

- Enter your name as your digital signature

Stay Informed

Website: www.rockbridgees.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/resgcps

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/resmustangs

Twitter: www.twitter.com/rockbridgegcps

Parent Square: Parent Communication App – GCPS is moving to Parent Square as the main form of communication with families. Please scan the QR code for more information.

Contact the Family Center to receive academic support for your children. Make a visit to check-out books, access resources, and get information about your child’s learning.

The Family Center is located on the main level. Our hours are 7:30AM- 3:30PM.

Parent Instructional Coordinator: Kyla Ramsey

Phone: 770-326-8090 / E-mail: kyla.ramsey@gcpsk12.org

Parent Outreach Liaison: Ivan Cerda

Phone: 770-417-2433 / E-mail: ivan.cerda@gcpsk12.org