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

Thank you to all of the families, students, and staff who helped to make our Black History Month celebration a special event for all!

Congratulations to the 3rd grade team for securing a donation of $5,000 to support the work of their team. Thank you, Ms. Porter, for leading the effort in connecting Rockbridge Elementary School with the Transport Workers Union of America. In Honor of Black History Month, the Transport Workers Union of America, presented the 3rd grade team with the donation and a beautiful plaque.

Congratulations to our students who were nominated for a special treat-PBIS Lunch with the Principal. Our students felt very proud to be selected by their teachers for this special honor.

Thank you, Ms. Snider for supporting our Science Fair. Students did a phenomenal job sharing their projects.

Congratulations to our students of the month for being critical thinkers!

The EES Family Survey will be open from February 3, 2025, to March 7, 2025

The primary goal of the EES Family Survey is to collect feedback on nine key characteristics of high-performing schools. This feedback will help GCPS understand families' experiences and guide efforts to improve school performance.

If your family has more than one child enrolled in different GCPS schools, they should complete separate surveys for each school. If your children attend the same school, only one survey should be completed per school.

Families will find the anonymous link to the EES Family Survey in ParentSquare. It’s essential to ensure that all families are informed about where and how to access the survey.

Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

CLICK HERE for the link.

Parent Teacher Conferences are

Wednesday March 5, and Thursday March 6, 2025.

Information has been sent home to schedule a conference with your child's teachers. Students will be dismissed from school at 11:45 AM on these days. Please make sure someone will be at the bus stop for your child.

The Office of Family Engagement in the Department of Federal Programs invites all families to join the Spring Family-School Partnership Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting virtually on March 11th from 6:00 until 7:30 PM via Zoom.

During this Family-School Partnership Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting, GCPS families will receive information about programs and resources that support our students and families. Topics will include Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, Academies and Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE), the Multilingual Learners Program, Early Learning and School Readiness resources, the Homeless Education Program, and support for Foster Care students and families. Click here to RSVP for the Family-School Partnership Advisory Council Meeting (PAC) https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/.../AujSfvOhSYeS1otx7uYhsw

Join us for a workshop on Mental health. Come with questions or your curiosity. Health screenings will be offered after the workshop.

Families are invited to the Family Center to learn more about support for Multi-lingual students.

During this workshop we will share information about:

- The purpose of the multilingual learners program

- How the ML program supports student academic achievement

- What support is offered for multi-lingual students at our school

- ACCESS Testing results and score reports

- And more!

March 14, 2025 will be the last Digital Learning Day 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.

Come together with friends, family and business partners for an unforgettable Potluck Dinner event filled with laughter, connection, and mouth watering dishes. Please bring a favorite dish to share.

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.

Learn more activities linked below

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!

March is the LAST month for family visits to the cafeteria for the 2024-25 school year. Come join us to have lunch with your student!

March Lunch Dates are

Monday, March 24, 2025 - Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 - 2nd & 3rd Grade

Friday, March 28, 2025 - 4th & 5th Grade

The Alliance Theatre is holding summer camps for interested ES and MS students. Please see the link below for additional information. Thank you.

https://www.alliancetheatre.org/education/youth/camps?class_categories=466

Guide your child to better decision-making - Making well-reasoned decisions is key to becoming an independent learner. When there is a decision to make, guide your child's thinking by asking questions. For example, you might ask what could happen if your child chooses one toy over another at the store. Which toy would your child play with more? It is also important to let your child learn from choices. Living with the results of a poor choice helps kids make a better one next time.

Research shows that children who are constantly told what to do are likely to grow up having difficulty making decisions for themselves. This is a problem, because making well-reasoned decisions is key to becoming an independent learner and person.

To foster decision-making skills:

• Increase the number of decisions your child is allowed to make. Let your student have the final say on things such as what to wear or what music to listen to in the car.
• Limit the options to choose from. If you know your child would choose ice cream for lunch if there were unlimited options, ask, "Would you like to have a chicken sandwich or a grilled cheese?"
• Ask guiding questions. What will happen if your child chooses one toy over another? Would one be more fun to play with longer?
• Let your child learn from living with choices. Experiencing the consequences of a poor decision will help your student make a better decision next time

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!

Did you know? The International Newcomer Center (INC) is the first point of contact in GCPS for newly arriving international families with middle and high school students, and the source for language services for the school district.

At the INC, International Student Advisors (ISAs) meet with students and families to better understand their academic background and future interests. They screen students for proficiency levels in English, language arts, and mathematics. Appropriate course placement and transcript analysis help ensure these students get and stay on track for graduation.

Learn more about the INC and important steps for families who are transferring a student to GCPS from another country here!

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

Stay Informed

Website: www.rockbridgees.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/resgcps

Instagram: www.Instagram.com/resmustangs

X: 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