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New Spirit Wear!

Check out our new Spirit Wear! You can order anytime and it will be delivered to school and put in your child’s backpack.

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Boosterthon Fun Run Pledging Now Open!

PLEDGING IS OPEN!

Help us reach our fundraising goal to complete the additional playground: $ 40,000

Parent Action Steps:

  1. Register your student(s) on FUNRUN.COM

  1. Reach out to sponsors by sharing your pledge link.

  2. All pledges and payments are made online.*

  3. Cheer on your student at the FUN Event on 10/18.

 

Run & Done Collections

  • EASY for everyone! Sponsors pledge and pay online, saving our volunteers 50+ hours and helping our school collect more pledges faster.

  • Sponsors can either make a pledge per lap or a flat donation. If they make a pledge per lap, their credit card is charged after the Event.

*Cash and check payments are still accepted. Must be turned in according to school policy. Your student will still get credit for the pledge or donation.

Thank you for your support of our school!



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Sonic Spirit Night

Come join us for Spirit Night at Sonic  Drive-In (240 McWhirt Loop , Rte 17, Stafford) on October 10th from 5-8pm!

15% of all sales go directly to RRES!

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Box Tops go digital!

Welcome back Rocky Run!! We are continuing to collect Box Tops to raise money for Rocky Run! This year the Box Tops program is starting to go digital!! Yes, some products still have Box Tops that you can clip and turn in, as we will continue collecting those at the end of each month. However, some products now have the SCAN icon on them! Simply download the Box Tops app on your phone and set up your account to go to Rocky Run Elementary. All you have to do is scan your receipt after purchasing the Box Tops products and we earn $.10 for each item, just like when you clipped them! Sometimes there can even be bonus items or rewards on the app!! Check our our bulletin board in the hallway to see our progress over the year! Let’s get scanning!!

To ensure that earnings are properly credited to your account if using a grocery pick up service:

  1. Make sure you have a Box Tops for Education account (you can create one via the Box Tops app or website)
  2. Forward your email receipt to [email protected] using the same email that’s associated with your BTFE account.
  3. Box Tops will be credited within 10 business days – view your earnings detail in the MY EARNINGS section of the app.

The following email receipts are currently eligible:

  • Intacart
  • Jet.com
  • SamsClub.com
  • Shipt
  • Target.com
  • Target Pick-Up/Drive-Up
  • Walmart Grocery
  • Walmart.com


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Amazon Smile

Amazon Smile

Did you know that you can support the PTO just by shopping on Amazon? Log in to your account through Smile Amazon (follow the link above) and select Rocky Run Elementary School PTO as your charity and we will receive a portion of all your purchases made through Smile!

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Back to School Nights

Back To School Family Nights:

* Wednesday, Sept. 4 = Kdg, 1st, & 2nd Grade Families

* Thursday, Sept. 5 = 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Families

These nights are designed to provide families with more detailed information from their child’s classroom teacher about the classroom routines, homework & grading, routines, etc. Teachers will be speaking to their classroom of families as a collective audience at 6:15 and again at 6:45. You are welcome to attend whichever session is most convenient for your family. In addition, our Book Fair will be open to families BOTH NIGHTS until 8:00 p.m.!



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September Spirit Night

Join us for food and fun! Come support RRES PTO at our next Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A on Wednesday, September 11th from 5-8pm. Please make sure to tell your cashier that you are there to support Rocky Run.

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General PTO Meeting

Please join us on August 28, 2019 at 7:00pm in the school library for our first general PTO meeting of the year. SCPS School Board Member Holly Hazard will be our guest speaker. We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the meeting.

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Our first Spirit Night 2019

We hope everyone is having a great first week of school at Rocky Run! Our first Spirit Night will be Thursday, August 22nd from 5-8pm at the McDonald’s by Walmart on Warrenton Road. A portion of the drive thru and dine-in sales will be donated to the Rocky Run PTO. There will also be PTO Board members inside so you can pay your PTO dues ($10 per family) and we will have a limited amount of spirit wear that we will be selling. And you might catch a special appearance of our favorite Bulldog, ROCKY! We hope to see you all there!

 

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Open House

Open House will be August 30th from 5:30pm-7:30pm! Be sure to stop by the PTO table for the calendar of events, pride rock rental, membership info, and some limited spirit wear. Welcome Back Bulldogs!

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Majest Fundraiser

Majest fundraiser begins this Friday January 12th! Please send in form and money in full to have your child participate. Please see attached form.

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Bulldog News!!!

Hello Bulldog Families!!

 
Monster Mash 2017 is done and it was an amazing event!!!  Big thanks to all the parents and teachers who helped in so many ways to make this year’s event so successful.  There are two tents and a pumpkin in the front office to be picked up.  If you made those donations please find some time this week to swing by and grab your item.
 
Here are a few things we want to make sure you are in the know about:
 
SPIRITWEAR SALE IS ALMOST OVER!!  You have until midnight Monday October 16 to order.  Check it out at www.epiapparel.com/run015.html
 
NINJA NIGHT IS THIS FRIDAY OCTOBER 20  This is a DROP OFF EVENT!!!  Take advantage of the opportunity to go out to dinner, do some shopping, or just relax without the kiddos!!  See the attached flyer for all the details.  Spots are limited so act fast — to sign up go tohttps://ninjanight.eventbrite.com
 
VETERANS DAY ASSEMBL
Be on the lookout for a flyer to come home inviting any of your veteran family members to our school assembly so we can honor them.  This is a wonderful event for the children and their family members.  If you are a veteran or have a veteran in your family and don’t receive a flyer with invitation details please email [email protected]
 
PICTURE DAY IS THIS TUESDAY OCTOBER 17!!!  You can order online at www.mylifetouch.com where you will get more choices and the best value.  Picture Day ID is HJ257203Q0.  You can choose from multiple background options and create your own packages.  If you sign up for MyFamily Rewards through Lifetouch you will get a FREE Digital Image!! 
 
REMIND APP – DON’T FORGET TO SIGN UP TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS FROM US ON THE REMIND APP.  JOIN ROCKY RUN PTO BY USING THE CLASS CODE @f69e4
 
HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!  HOPEFULLY WE CAN ALL ENJOY THE COOLER WEATHER THIS WEEK!  🍁🍂
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2017-2018 Calendar

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The Final Countdown…

As we enter the final week of the 2016-2017 school year we would like to say thank you to everyone who has helped throughout the year.  From Monstermash to Bingo Night, Spirit Nights at area restaurants and Barnes & Noble, to Boosterthon and the upcoming 5th Grade picnic…nothing was completed by any one person alone.  Together we have had some awesome experiences this year and we look forward to a relaxing summer and future opportunities to make memories next year.  For now, we say goodbye and good luck to several PTO board members, and offer a warm welcome to some new ones.   A few reminders for this week are below:

  • 5th grade parents: Thank you for the abundance of food we received for the kid’s lunch tomorrow. Everything is peanut/tree nut free and there is a gluten free option as well. There will be 5th grade t-shirts for sale in limited quantities for those who were unable to purchase one earlier. It is first come, first serve at $12. Cash and checks will be accepted.  Good luck to all students “moving on”!
  • Tuesday, June 13th is the D.A.R.E. Day Field Trip
  • Our Music teacher, Mrs. Spangenburg, is teaching Ukelelle during the following sessions of the Stafford County Public Schools Summer Arts Camp (July 17-20 & July 24-27) for more information can be found: https://www.staffordschools.net/Page/21558
  • Wednesday, June 14th – Friday, June 16th are each half days. That means school’s out at 1:10 each day.  Please plan accordingly.
  • Wednesday, June 14this RRES Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A from 5-8.  Please say “I’m supporting RRES”
  • School supply kits are being offered ONLINE only now until June 30th and are sold at cost and delivered to the school for pick up at Open House on August 31st. This is NOT a fundraiser, order at: educationalproducts.com/shoppacks.  School ID: RUN000 (3 letters/3 numbers).”
  • The school store is officially closed for the year.
  • Remember to continue to send in Box Tops for Education…it’s better to have them counted for next year than to expire in your kitchen drawer.
  • Giant A+ Rewards are in full effect.  Remember, this year, you do not need to re-register your card if your school selections remains the same.​
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A Few More Weeks!!!

The school year is winding down and summer break is almost here.

Below, you will find information that will help you stay up to date on some events happening at school over the next couple of weeks.  As this year comes to a close, please let us know if you would like to be removed from this mailing list (have only a fifth grader, will be moving, etc).

  • NO PTO meeting in June!  We look forward to a great year next year and ask that if you’ve thought of volunteering, please do.  There is plenty to do and many hands make light work.
  • Wednesday, June 14this RRES Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A
  • This is the final week for paper order forms with payment made out to Rocky Run PTO by June 9th to be turned into for pre-ordering your child’s school supplies for next year.  School supply kits are sold at cost and delivered to the school for pick up at Open House on August 31st. This is NOT a fundraiser.  Online orders will be accepted until June 30th at educationalproducts.com/shoppacks.  School ID: RUN000 (3 letters/3 numbers).”
  • The school store is officially closed for the year.
  • The Bulldog Pride Rock is rented through the end of this school year.  Keep it in mind for next year for special occasions/celebrations.
  • Remember to continue to send in Box Tops for Education…it’s better to have them counted for next year than to expire in your kitchen drawer.
  • Giant A+ Rewards are in full effect.  Remember, this year, you do not need to re-register your card if your school selections remains the same.​

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The School Year is Winding Down…

We hope you all had a nice Memorial Day weekend.  SOL testing is in full effect.  Remember, that a good night sleep and a healthy breakfast will go a long way with the kids.

Below, you will find information that will help you stay up to date on some events happening at school over the next few weeks.  As this year comes to a close, please let us know if you would like to be removed from this mailing list (have only a fifth grader, will be moving, etc).

  • Rocky Run’s Garden Club first meeting was cancelled, updates should be forthcoming.
  • NO PTO meeting in June! We look forward to a great year next year and ask that if you’ve thought of volunteering, please do.  There is plenty to do and many hands make light work.
  • Wednesday, June 14th is RRES Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A
  • As a service to our RRES families, the PTO is sponsoring the pre-order of your child’s school supplies for next year. School supply kits are sold at cost and delivered to the school for pick up at Open House on August 31st. This is NOT a fundraiser.  Send your paper order into school with payment made out to Rocky Run PTO by June 9th, or order online until June 30th at www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks.  School ID: RUN000 (3 letters/3 numbers).”
  • The school store is officially closed for the year.
  • The Bulldog Pride Rock is rented through the end of this school year. Keep it in mind for next year for special occasions/celebrations.
  • Remember to continue to send in Box Tops for Education…it’s better to have them counted for next year than to expire in your kitchen drawer.
  • Giant A+ Rewards are in full effect. Remember, this year, you do not need to re-register your card if your school selections remains the same.​

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4 Day Week!!!

We hope you all had a fantastic weekend.  Thank you to everyone who came out to our first vendor fair and thank you to Ms. Nicole Short for the excellent job planning the event!  Don’t forget…SOL testing is in full effect.  Remember, that a good night sleep and a healthy breakfast will go a long way with the kids.

Below, you will find information that will help you stay up to date on some events happening at school over the next few weeks.  We hope to see you all soon:

  • Tomorrow, Monday, May 22ndis Spirit Night at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers from 5-8PM.
  • This upcoming week is Cafeteria Appreciation Week. Our staff appreciation chair has a lot of surprises planned for our cafeteria crew at Rocky Run and if you are interested in helping out in any way, please contact Ms. Marie Shaffer at: [email protected]
  • Rocky Run’s Garden Club is looking for donations as well as volunteers to help our sad little court yards. On Thursday May 25th @ 3:30 we will be looking for help to not only clean up the court yards, but to do some planting as well. Those that are interested please contact Mrs. Vickers at [email protected]. Here is a list of needs to be donated; At least 8 big bags of garden soil; 6 big Top Soil bags; Annual seeds; Round Up; Box Wood (Small, enough for 4 plants); 3 Wood kits (6 inches high) *To make raise beds; Cord to tie debris; 5 feet stakes for trees (Wooden); 3 tomato plants; garden gloves
  • NO SCHOOL Friday May 26th and Monday, May 29th in celebration of Memorial Day!
  • As a service to our RRES families, the PTO is sponsoring the pre-order of your child’s school supplies for next year.  School supply kits are sold at cost and delivered to the school for pick up at Open House on August 31st. This is NOT a fundraiser.  Send your paper order into school with payment made out to Rocky Run PTO by June 9th, or order online until June 30th at educationalproducts.com/shoppacks.  School ID: RUN000 (3 letters/3 numbers).”
  • The school store is officially closed for the year.
  • The Bulldog Pride Rock is rented through the end of this school year.  Keep it in mind for next year for special occasions/celebrations.
  • Remember to continue to send in Box Tops for Education…it’s better to have them counted for next year than to expire in your kitchen drawer.
  • Giant A+ Rewards are in full effect.  Remember, this year, you do not need to re-register your card if your school selections remains the same.​
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Welcome New Board Members!

We hope you had a wonderful weekend and that all our bulldogs pampered their moms yesterday.

SOL testing is in full effect, so don’t forget that a good night sleep and a healthy breakfast will go a long way with the kids.

We would like to welcome the new board members for the 2017-18 school year:

  • Kristen Dono Co-President
  • Julie Smith VP Communication
  • Andrea Gant VP Administration
  • Stephanie Martin Treasurer
  • Nataliya Miles Secretary

Below, you will find information that will help you stay up to date on some events happening at school over the next few weeks.  We hope to see you all soon:

  • Thursday, May 18th is Spirit Night at SONIC from 5:00 – 8:00.
  • We are hosting a direct sale vendor fair on Saturday, May 20th from 11am-4pm. This is sure to be a great experience. Vendors represented include: Mary Kay, LuLaRoe, Rodan + Fields, Scentsy, Senegence, Jamberry & more! Hope to see you there!
  • Monday, May 22nd is Spirit Night at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers from 5-8PM.
  • As a service to our RRES families, the PTO is sponsoring the pre-order of your child’s school supplies for next year. School supply kits are sold at cost and delivered to the school for pick up at Open House on August 31st. This is NOT a fundraiser.  Send your paper order into school with payment made out to Rocky Run PTO by June 9th, or order online until June 30th at www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks.  School ID: RUN000 (3 letters/3 numbers).”
  • The school store will be open every Friday morning…and it will be mobile. Be on the lookout from a classroom near you.  Remember, nothing in the store is more than a dollar.  Please do not send children with bills larger than a $5.  Thanks in Advance!
  • The Bulldog Pride Rock is rented through the end of this school year. Keep it in mind for next year for special occasions/celebrations.
  • Remember to continue to send in Box Tops for Education…it’s better to have them counted for next year than to expire in your kitchen drawer.
  • Giant A+ Rewards are in full effect. Remember, this year, you do not need to re-register your card if your school selections remains the same.​
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SOLs Start this Week!!!

We hope you had a wonderful weekend and are ready for the week ahead.  SOL testing begins this week and we would like to remind all parents and guardians that a good night sleep and a healthy breakfast will go a long way with the kids.

The following PTO Board positions are open for next year: President, Vice president, Treasurer, and Secretary.  We are also in search of a Monster Mash and Staff Appreciation chair.  If you or someone you know has expressed interest, please e-mail: [email protected]

Spring is a VERY busy time at Rocky Run and for our Bulldog Families.  Below, you will find information that will help you stay up to date on some events happening at school over the next few weeks.  We hope to see you all soon:

  • Tomorrow, May 8th is the LAST DAY to order spirit wear on the new spirit wear order website at: epiapparel.com/run015.html.
  • Wednesday, May 10th is Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A from 5:00 – 8:00. Don’t forget to tell them you are there to support RRES.
  • The May PTO meeting will be held on Thursday, May 11that 6:00 in the library at RRES.  This is a time change.  If you are interested in serving in one of the board or chairperson positions identified above next year, please let us know and come out to the meeting.
  • Thursday, May 18th is Spirit Night at SONIC from 5:00 – 8:00.
  • We are hosting a direct sale vendor fairon Saturday, May 20th from 11am-4pm. A few spots are still available for interested direct sale vendors! Spaces are limited- first come, first served! Please contact Miss Short ([email protected]) if interested
  • As a service to our RRES families, the PTO is sponsoring the pre-order of your child’s school suppliesfor next year.  School supply kits are sold at cost and delivered to the school for pick up at Open House on August 31st. This is NOT a fundraiser.  Send your paper order into school with payment made out to Rocky Run PTO by June 9th, or order online until June 30th at educationalproducts.com/shoppacks.  School ID: RUN000 (3 letters/3 numbers).”
  • Reminder: The school storewill be open every Friday morning…and it will be mobile.  Be on the lookout from a classroom near you.  Remember, nothing in the store is more than a dollar.  Please do not send children with bills larger than a $5.  Thanks in Advance!
  • A few Bulldog Pride Rock Rentals are still available!  You can rent the rock for $20 a week in celebration of birthdays, holidays, or a personal achievement!  (Important Note: When you rent the rock for the week, you are paying for your ability to paint the rock NOT for the rock to be painted for you). For more information and to reserve your week, contact Becca Craven at [email protected].
  • Remember to continue to send in Box Tops for Education…it’s better to have them counted for next year than to expire in your kitchen drawer.
  • Giant A+ Rewardsare in full effect.  Remember, this year, you do not need to re-register your card if your school selections remains the same.​
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Welcome Back Bulldogs

We hope you all had a restful and fun filled Spring Break and are ready for the last few months of this school year.  The following PTO Board positions are open for next year: President, Vice president, Treasurer, and Secretary.  We are also in search of a Monster Mash and Staff Appreciation chair.  If you or someone you know has expressed interest, please e-mail: [email protected]

Spring is a VERY busy time at Rocky Run and for our Bulldog Families.  Below, you will find information that will help you stay up to date on some events happening at school over the next few weeks.  We hope to see you all soon:

  • TONIGHT is RRES Spirit Night at Firehouse Subs from 4-8PM
  • This week, April 24th-April 28th is Autism Awareness Spirit Week
    • Monday: We All Blend Together- Tie-Dye Day
    • Tuesday: Everyone Needs a Hero Day- Superhero Shirts
    • Wednesday: We All Fit Together Day: K-1 wears red; 2-3 wears blue; 4-5 wears red
    • Thursday: Be Unique Day- Mismatch Clothes
    • Friday: Light Up Awareness- Wear Blue
  • Wed, April 26th from 6:00-7:30 SOL Parent Info Night: This event is specifically for families in grades 3-5 only. Teachers and Administrators will provide information on SOL testing, test questions, procedures, and to allow for your questions to be answered.
  • 5th grade t-shirt order money is due Thurs, April 27th.
  • Next week, May 1st – 5th is teacher appreciation week. We have some fun activities planned.  If you would like to volunteer your time to assist, please e-mail me or [email protected]
  • The new spirit wear order website is ready and open for ordering at: epiapparel.com/run015.html. Online ordering will close on May 8th.
  • Field Day has been scheduled for Friday, May 5th.  Please note the following from Mrs. Macrae:
    • Volunteers needed for areas of K-1/ 2-3/ or 4/5.  They can only pick one area due to the variations in lunch schedules, etc.
    • Sign up on the Rocky Run web site OR using this link.
    • We will contact those who have signed up with their station and directions as we get nearer to actual field day. We will set up the station.
    • Parents need to report to the activity room by 9:30 the day of field day.
    • Students need to dress comfortably for a day of outside activities. Wear sunscreen, and a hat or sunglasses are optional. They should bring a water bottle that they can refill if possible.
  • We are hosting a direct sale vendor fair on Saturday, May 20th from 11am-4pm. A few spots are still available for interested direct sale vendors! Spaces are limited- first come, first served! Please contact Miss Short ([email protected]) if interested
  • As a service to our RRES families, the PTO is sponsoring the pre-order of your child’s school supplies for next year.  School supply kits are sold at cost and delivered to the school for pick up at Open House on August 31st. This is NOT a fundraiser.  Send your paper order into school with payment made out to Rocky Run PTO by June 9th, or order online until June 30th at educationalproducts.com/shoppacks.  School ID: RUN000 (3 letters/3 numbers).”
  • Reminder: The school store will be open every Friday morning…and it will be mobile.  Be on the lookout from a classroom near you.  Remember, nothing in the store is more than a dollar.  Please do not send children with bills larger than a $5.  Thanks in Advance!
  • A few Bulldog Pride Rock Rentals are still available!  You can rent the rock for $20 a week in celebration of birthdays, holidays, or a personal achievement!  (Important Note: When you rent the rock for the week, you are paying for your ability to paint the rock NOT for the rock to be painted for you).For more information and to reserve your week, contact Becca Craven at [email protected] .
  • Remember to continue to send in Box Tops for Education…it’s better to have them counted for next year than to expire in your kitchen drawer.
  • Giant A+ Rewards are in full effect.  Remember, this year, you do not need to re-register your card if your school selections remains the same.​