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Yearbook Sales End Tonight April 20, 2017…ONLINE

With Spring Break in full swing, we didn’t want you to miss the final opportunity to purchase the 2016-2017 Yearbook online.  Sales end tonight.  The yearbooks are $15.00 each and can be purchased at ybpay.lifetouch.com School Code: 5662717.
Also, a few more important updates for next week as we return from rest and relaxation!!!
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.
The new spirit wear order website is ready and open for ordering at: www.epiapparel.com/run015.html.  Online ordering will close on May 8th.
Enjoy the rest of your time off!!!


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Spring Has Sprung…

We hope your families have enjoyed the last few beautiful weekends and that this week got off to a great start.  Thank you to all of the parents, teachers, and administrators who were able to make it to our April PTO meeting last week.  As noted during the meeting, all PTO Board Positions are open for next year.  So, 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:

  • The Rocky Run 2016-2017 Yearbook is on sale online until April 20th! Please order yours now so that on April 21st you are not disappointed. Yearbooks are $15.00 each.  We will NOT be accepting cash for yearbooks this year. We can only accept checks payable to Rocky Run PTO with “Yearbook” in the memo field…OR via credit card online at lifetouch.com School Code: 5662717.
    • If you have pictures you think would like to be considered for the year book, please visit: lifetouch.comand use the code: DRLPYJ (Monster mash, BINGO, Fieldtrips, etc).
  • The Spring Dance has been cancelled.
  • Spring spirit gram orders are DUE TOMORROW, Wednesday, April 12th and will be delivered to children on Thursday, April 13th. SPRING SPIRIT GRAMS and Spring Spirit Gram Order Form are available through the links in this sentence.
  • Wednesday, April 12this RRES Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A from 5-8PM.  *Don’t forget to say RRES*
  • Field Day has been scheduled for Friday, May 5th. Please note the following from Mrs. Macrae:
  1. 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.
  2. Sign up on the Rocky Run web site OR using this link.
  3. 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.
  4. Parents need to report to the activity room by 9:30 the day of field day.
  5. 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. We are looking 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).”
  • GREAT NEWS: 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!
  • This is the final year for Labels for Education, please send in any you may be collecting so that they can be used by the school.
  • 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.


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Spring Picture Day This Week & PTO Meeting

Another beautiful weekend is over and Monday is quickly approaching.  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:

  • Spring Picture day is Wednesday, April 5th.
  • The April PTO meeting is this Thursday, April 6th at 7:00 in the RRES library. We hope to see you there.
  • The Rocky Run 2016-2017 Yearbook is now on sale. Yearbooks are $15.00 each.  Add Year In Review Insert: $1.75 Add Removable Stickers: $2.00.  We will NOT be accepting cash for yearbooks this year. We can only accept checks payable to Rocky Run PTO with “Yearbook” in the memo field…OR via credit card online at ybpay.lifetouch.comSchool Code: 5662717.
  • If you have pictures you think would like to be considered for the year book, please visit: community.lifetouch.com and use the code: DRLPYJ (Monster mash, BINGO, Fieldtrips, etc).
  • Schedule Update: The Spring Dance has been cancelled.
  • Be on the lookout for Spring spirit gram order forms…they should be coming home soon! (Also attached to this e-mail for your convenience.)
  • 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).”
  • Wednesday, April 12th is RRES Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A from 5-8PM.  *Don’t forget to say RRES*
  • GREAT NEWS: 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!
  • This is the final year for Labels for Education, please send in any you may be collecting so that they can be used by the school.
  • 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!  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.


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Have a Great Week Bulldogs!

Good evening Bulldog Families,

The beautiful weekend is over and Monday is quickly approaching.  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:

  • Please make sure you send in the pledged Fun Run donations as soon as possible.
  • Monday, March 27th is Spirit Night from 5-8 at Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
  • The Rocky Run 2016-2017 Yearbook is now on sale. Yearbooks are $15.00 each. Add Year In Review Insert: $1.75 Add Removable Stickers: $2.00.  We will NOT be accepting cash for yearbooks this year. We can only accept checks payable to Rocky Run PTO with “Yearbook” in the memo field…OR via credit card online at ybpay.lifetouch.com School Code: 5662717.
    • If you have pictures you think would like to be considered for the year book, please visit: community.lifetouch.com and use the code: DRLPYJ (Monster mash, BINGO, Fieldtrips, etc).
  • Spring Picture day is Wednesday, April 5th. We have a few volunteer slots still available. Volunteers will receive a $50 voucher for full day or a $25 voucher for half day (to be used towards school pictures).  Email us if interested.
  • Schedule Update: The Spring Dance has been cancelled.
  • Be on the lookout for Spring themed spirit gram order forms…they should be coming home on Friday!!!
  • The next PTO meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 6th at 7:00 in the RRES library. We hope to see you there.
  • GREAT NEWS: 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!
  • This is the final year for Labels for Education, please send in any you may be collecting so that they can be used by the school.
  • 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!  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.
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Welcome Spring!

The “snow storm” was a dud, but hopefully there was hot chocolate enjoyed and baby snowmen built for all.   This week brings the beginning of Spring and all the beautiful colors that come with it.  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:

  • Fun Run pledges are due now.  Please make sure you send in the pledged donations as soon as possible.
  • The Rocky Run 2016-2017 Yearbook is now on sale. Yearbooks are $15.00 each.  Add Year In Review Insert: $1.75 Add Removable Stickers: $2.00.  We will NOT be accepting cash for yearbooks this year. We can only accept checks payable to Rocky Run PTO with “Yearbook” in the memo field…OR via credit card online at ybpay.lifetouch.com School Code: 5662717.
  • Spring Picture day is Wednesday, April 5th.  We are looking for a few volunteers to help out. Volunteers will receive a $50 voucher for full day or a $25 voucher for half day (to be used towards school pictures).  Reply to this email if interested.
  • 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.
  • GREAT NEWS: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!
  • Monday, March 27th is Spirit Night from 5-8 at  Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
  •       This is the final year for Labels for Education, please send in any you may be collecting so that they can be used by the school.
  • Bulldog Pride Rock Rentals are filling up fast!  You can rent the rock for $20 a week in celebration of birthdays, holidays, or a personal achievement!  For more information and to reserve your week, contact Becca Craven at [email protected].
  • 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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Let It Snow!!!

Thank you all so much for supporting our school and the Rocky Run Elementary Fun Run. Our bulldogs have had a blast learning about how they can make a difference through Backyard Box Office.  A special thank you to all the parents and staff who volunteered their time and energy and helped to make the experience a fun one for all.  We hope you remembered to take the sticker off of the spirit wear t-shirts before washing them, and hope your child likes their new spirit wear!!!

It looks like we will be having an actual snow storm this winter after all.  If so, stay safe and have fun.  Below you will find information regarding upcoming events at school, we hope to see you soon:

  • Tonight, March 12th from 5-9 PM is spirit night at Chipotle on 17.  Our school receives 50% of the profits for all who show this chipotle flyer.  You can simply show your phone.  What a better way to not have to cook on this Spring Forward Sunday.
  • Fun Run pledges are due on Thursday, March 16th.  (Please email us if you have time Friday to help count from 9:30am-12 many hands make light work.  All assistance is appreciated).
  • Be on the lookout for yearbook order information.  We will NOT be accepting cash for yearbooks this year. We can only accept checks payable to Rocky Run PTO with “Yearbook” in the memo field…OR via credit card online at ybpay.lifetouch.com School Code: 5662717.
  • 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.
  • This is the final year for Labels for Education, please send in any you may be collecting so that they can be used by the school.
  • Bulldog Pride Rock Rentals filling up fast!  You can rent the rock for $20 a week in celebration of birthdays, holidays, or a personal achievement!  For more information and to reserve your week, contact Becca Craven at [email protected]or check out the information on our website at www.rockyrunpto.org.
  • 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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Fun Run Pep Rally!!!

Today our Rocky Run Fun Run kicked off with an exciting Pep Rally, and we are thrilled about this year’s program! The first step is to register your student on funrun.com, using our school’s registration code 713-868. You can also search for our school on funrun.com. This year, we are raising funds for to enhance our Bulldog Learning Experiences with things like technology, field trips, assemblies, and recess equipment.

Today, your student is coming home with a pledgebook, where you can learn more about helping our school through the Fun Run. We sincerely appreciate your support of Rocky Run Elementary!

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Happy President’s Day Bulldog Families

With this beautiful February weather upon us, we hope you took the opportunity to spend some time outside enjoying the sunshine and cool breeze.  Below you will find information regarding upcoming events at school, we hope to see you soon:

  • Have you heard of Peachjar? Per the Stafford County Schools website:

“Our district cooperates with approved community partners by posting eflyers online and distributing them electronically through our service provider, Peachjar. As part of our efforts to be more environmentally friendly, embrace innovative technology, and maintain fiscal responsibility, we have transitioned from paper to electronic flyer delivery.”

You can access and view the flyers on the RRES website and create an account so that relevant flyers are e-mailed to you.

  • Thursday, February 23rd is the 5th Grade Folk Tale Performance. The Fifth Graders have been working during music class to tell folk tales using drama, sound effects, songs movement and art work.  They will perform for families on Thursday night.  Students should arrive at 6:45, performance will be at 7:00.  It will last about 30 minutes.
  • Monday, February 27th is RRES Spirit Night at Firehouse Subs from 4-8PM.
  • Tuesday, February 28th is an early release, students are dismissed at 1:10PM.
  • Tuesday, February 28th is our Boosterthon kick-off Pep Rally. Thursday, March 9th is the FUN RUN.  Keep an eye out on Facebook and here on our website for more information.  We hope to make this year’s Boosterthon the best one yet.
  • Box Tops sent in this month will be the LAST ONES that count toward our goal for this year. We have a long way to go to meet our goal.  PLEASE, if you were holding onto Box Tops to send in and make a big difference, this month is the time!  (We will continue to collect Box Tops the rest of the year, after this month however, they will count towards next year’s goal).
  • This is the final year for Labels for Education, please send in any you may be collecting so that they can be used by the school.
  • Bulldog Pride Rock Rentals filling up fast! You can rent the rock for $20 a week in celebration of birthdays, holidays, or a personal achievement!  For more information and to reserve your week, contact Becca Craven at [email protected] or check out the information on our website at www.rockyrunpto.org.
  • 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.
  • Don’t Forget: The school store is open every Friday morning. Nothing in the store is more than a dollar.  Please do not send children with bills larger than a $5.  Thanks in Advance!
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Have a great week Bulldogs!

The weekend is behind us and a stormy/windy start to the week is quickly approaching.  Below is a list of upcoming events and activities:

  • Have you heard of Peachjar? Per the Stafford County Schools website:

“Our district cooperates with approved community partners by posting eflyers online and distributing them electronically through our service provider, Peachjar. As part of our efforts to be more environmentally friendly, embrace innovative technology, and maintain fiscal responsibility, we have transitioned from paper to electronic flyer delivery.”

You can access and view the flyers on the RRES website and create an account so that relevant flyers are e-mailed to you.

  • Monday, February 27this RRES Spirit Night at Firehouse Subs from 4-8PM.
  • Tuesday, February 28th is our Boosterthon kick-off pep rally. Thursday, March 9th is the fun run.  More information will be coming out soon.  We hope to make this year’s Boosterthon the best one yet.
  • Box Tops sent in this month will be the last ones that count toward our goal for the year.  We are only half way to our goal.  PLEASE, if you were holding on to Box Tops to send in and make a big difference, this month is the time!  (We will continue to collect Box Tops the rest of the year, after this month however, they will count towards next year’s goal).
  • This is the final year for Labels for Education, please send in any you may be collecting so that they can be used by the school.
  • Bulldog Pride Rock Rentals are still available.  Parents can rent the rock for $20 a week in celebration of birthdays, holidays, or a personal achievement!  For more information and to reserve your week, contact Becca Craven at [email protected]or check out the information on our website at rockyrunpto.org.
  • 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.
  • The school store is open every Friday morning.  Nothing in the store is more than a dollar.  Please do not send children with bills larger than a $5.  Thanks in Advance!
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6 More Weeks of Winter…

Thank you to all the parents and teachers who made it to our PTO meeting on Thursday.  We are all very busy and we know your time is valuable.

Also, thank you to all the volunteers who helped out with the Book Fair last week.  We hope you all had a chance to add to your home libraries.  Below is a list of upcoming events and activities:

  • Wednesday, February 8th is RRES Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A from 5-8PM (Don’t forget to tell the cashier you are with RRES)
  • Box Tops sent in this month will be the last ones that count toward our goal for the year.  We are only half way to our goal.  PLEASE, if you were holding on to Box Tops to send in and make a big difference, this month is the time!  (We will continue to collect Box Tops the rest of the year, after this month however, they will count towards next year’s goal).
  • This is the final year for Labels for Education, please send in any you may be collecting so that they can be used by the school.
  • Monday, February 27th is RRES Spirit Night at Firehouse Subs from 4-8PM.
  • Bulldog Pride Rock Rentals are still available.  Parents can rent the rock for $20 a week in celebration of birthdays, holidays, or a personal achievement!  For more information and to reserve your week, contact Becca Craven at [email protected] or check out the information on our website at www.rockyrunpto.org.
  • 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.
  • The school store is open every Friday morning.  Nothing in the store is more than a dollar.  Please do not send children with bills larger than a $5.  Thanks in Advance!
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Spirit Night at Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steak burgers TOMORROW!!! :)

As we prepare for the week ahead, we hope you all had a fantastic weekend.  Below is a list of upcoming events and activities:

  • Monday, January 23rd is RRES Spirit Night at Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steak burgers from 5:00-8:00PM.  **Please remember to tell them you are there for Rocky Run Elementary School when ordering so that we receive credit***
  • Thursday, January 26that 7:00 is a Community Input Work Session on High School Redistricting at Colonial Forge High School.
  • Monday, January 30th there is an early release Elementary Schools get out at 1:10 p.m.
  • Tuesday, January 31st is a Professional Day – No School
  • The Library at RRES will be hosting a Book Fair February 1st through 8th. Wednesday, February 1st is Family Night, volunteers are always welcome at these events.
  • Thursday, February 2ndis our next PTO meeting at 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, February 8this RRES Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A from 5-8PM.
  • Keep sending in Box Tops, and Labels for Education!  We’ve done a great job so far!!!
  • Bulldog Pride Rock Rentals are still available.  Parents can rent the rock for $20 a week in celebration of birthdays, holidays, or a personal achievement!  For more information and to reserve your week, contact Becca Craven at [email protected]or check out the information on our website at rockyrunpto.org.
  • 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.
  • The school store is open every Friday morning.  Nothing in the store is more than a dollar.  Please do not send children with bills larger than a $5.  Thanks in Advance!
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Hey Bulldog Families:

Movie Night 2017 was a success, it was great seeing everyone enjoy a movie together.  We hope you had as much fun as we did.  Thank you to all who helped!

Congratulations to our Rocky Run Elementary School Canstruction team for winning the People’s Choice Award.  Thank you to all the teachers who are helping our children learn what it means to help others.   Below is a list of upcoming events and activities:

  • Monday, January 23rd is RRES Spirit Night at Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steak burgers from 5:00-8:00PM.  **Please remember to tell them you are there for Rocky Run Elementary School when ordering so that we receive credit***
  • Thursday, January 26th at 7:00 is a Community Input Work Session on High School Redistricting at Colonial Forge High School.
  • Monday, January 30th there is an early release Elementary Schools get out at 1:10 p.m.
  • Tuesday, January 31st is a Professional Day – No School
  • Thursday, February 2nd is our next PTO meeting, it will be held in the RRES library at 7:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, February 8th is RRES Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A from 5-8PM.
  • Keep sending in Box Tops, and Labels for Education!  We’ve done a great job so far!!!
  • Bulldog Pride Rock Rentals are still available.  Parents can rent the rock for $20 a week in celebration of birthdays, holidays, or a personal achievement!  For more information and to reserve your week, contact Becca Craven at [email protected]or check out the information on our website at rockyrunpto.org.
  • 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.
  • The school store is open every Friday morning.  Nothing in the store is more than a dollar.  Please do not send children with bills larger than a $5.  Thanks in Advance!
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Welcome Back Bulldogs!!!

Welcome to 2017! 

We hope that this year brings with it new experiences, new opportunities, and a fresh perspective.  As always, we have planned some exciting events and activities for our wonderful Bulldog’s and their families.  Our annual movie night is coming up quickly.  Although this is a free event, we are asking for canned food donations that will go toward our school’s Canstruction team the following day at the Spotsylvania Towne Centre.

  • Thursday, January 5this our first PTO meeting of 2017 at 7:00 in the RRES library.
  • Wednesday, January 11this RRES Spirit Night at Chick-fil-a from 5:00-8:00PM.  **Please remember to tell them you are there for Rocky Run Elementary School when ordering so that we receive credit***
  • Friday, January 13this Movie Night at RRES.  We hope you are able to join us, to watch “Finding Dory”.  Concessions will be available and we will hold a raffle for a drone and a copy of the movie. (Raffle: $1 per ticket, $5 for 10 tickets, $10 for 20 tickets).  This is a family event, please plan on staying with your children throughout the duration of the event.
  • Monday, January 16th there is no school in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
  • Monday, January 23rd is RRES Spirit Night at Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steak burgers from 5:00-8:00PM. **Please remember to tell them you are there for Rocky Run Elementary School when ordering so that we receive credit***
  • Monday, January 30th there is an early release Elementary Schools get out at 1:10 p.m.
  • Tuesday, January 31st is a Professional Day – No School
  • Keep sending in Box Tops, and Labels for Education!  We’ve done a great job so far!!!
  • Bulldog Pride Rock Rentals are still available.  Parents can rent the rock for $20 a week in celebration of birthdays, holidays, or a personal achievement!  For more information and to reserve your week, contact Becca Craven at [email protected]or check out the information on our website at rockyrunpto.org.
  • 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.
  • The school store is open every Friday morning.  Nothing in the store is more than a dollar.  Please do not send children with bills larger than a $5.  Thanks in Advance!
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Rocky Run Elementary School’s Barnes and Nobel Bookfair

Saturday, December 17th from 11-3 is our first ever Barnes & Noble Fundraiser at the Central Park location.

Our 4th and 5th grade chorus is set to perform, there will be readings by our very own teachers, arts and crafts activities, and our school will earn money all at the same time.  RRES will receive 10% of sales; and 15% of sales if we have over $2000 in sales…customers must specify they are with RRES.  So, if you have kids, family or friends on your Christmas list that love to read…this is the perfect opportunity to raise money as you buy items you already were planning on purchasing.

Cafe purchases will also count towards our sales.  The store sells Cheesecake Factory cheesecakes!  These can be frozen, which makes the perfect holiday dessert.  Just visit the cafe counter during your visit on 12/17 for the cheesecake purchases.

Online shopping at www.barnesandnoble.com is also available from 12/17-12/22.  Simply enter the online ID:  11874740 at checkout.  It is prompted at the payment page of checkout, at the very bottom of the page.  Then RRES will get credit for the online sale!!

Pass the word to your family, friends, and neighbors to join us in store or online!  Mark your calendars now.

We could use some help for the various activity stations during the event.  If you are available for an hour, please consider signing up here:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e49a4ae2ea13-barnes

As always, thank you for your continued support of RRES.

Sincerely,

Kristen Dono

Spirit Night Chair

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Last Day for Online Spirit Wear is MONDAY Dec 5th…

Thank you to all our bulldog families and friends who came out to help make this years BINGO night an overwhelming success.  There was pizza, candy, prizes, and laughter.  Thank you to our committee chair Angie King…you did a fantastic job.

  • Spirit wear is available for purchase online ONLY through today, Monday, December 5th athttp://www.epiapparel.com/run015.html All orders will be delivered to the school on December 19, 2016.  Please direct any questions to [email protected]
  • Wednesday, December 14th is spirit night at Chick-fil-A from 5-8PM!
  • Saturday, December 17th is our first ever Barnes & Noble Fundraiser.  Our 4th and 5th grade chorus is set to perform, there will be readings by our very own teachers, arts and crafts activities, and our school will earn money all at the same time.  RRES will receive 10% of sales; and 15% of sales if we have over $2000 in sales…customers must specify they are with RRES.  So, if you have kids, family or friends on your Christmas list that love to read…this is the perfect opportunity to raise money as you buy items you already were planning on purchasing. (Online shopping will be available)
  • Bulldog Pride Rock Rentals are still available.  Parents can rent the rock for $20 a week in celebration of birthdays, holidays, or a personal achievement!  For more information and to reserve your week, contact Becca Craven at [email protected]or check out the information on our website at www.rockyrunpto.org.
  • 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.
  • Is your child missing anything? A sweatshirt, water bottle, or lunch bag?  Please make sure they check lost and found prior to you replacing these items!
  • Please keep sending in Box Tops, and Labels for Education!  We’ve done a great job so far!!!
  • The school store is open every Friday morning.  Nothing in the store is more than a dollar.  Please do not send children with bills larger than a 5.  Thanks in Advance!
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Welcome Back…

We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break and had an opportunity to make memories with friends and family.  The holidays are quickly approaching and with them several opportunities to make memories with your extended Bulldog family.

BINGO night is Friday, December 2nd… doors open at 6PM, games start at 7.  We are still accepting donations for game prizes, so…if you know of a business or organization that would like to provide a prize for this event, please don’t hesitate to let us know.  We will get together for an exciting evening with our families and friends to play BINGO, eat pizza and make memories.  Pre-Order forms are pink forms that went home two weeks ago, they will be accepted through tomorrow Monday, November 28th  and are highly encouraged (Save Time and $).  This is always a packed event!  If you would like to help out at this event please use this sign-up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4ea5ad2da0f49-rocky

  • Spirit wear is available for purchase online ONLY from now until December 5th at: http://www.epiapparel.com/run015.html All orders will be delivered to the school on December 19, 2016.  Please direct any questions to [email protected]
  • Monday, November 28th is spirit night at Firehouse Subs from 4-8PM!
  • Thursday, December 1st is the December PTO meeting at 7:00 in the RRES library.
  • BINGO Night is this Friday, December 2nd
  • Saturday, December 17th is our first ever Barnes & Noble Fundraiser.  RRES will receive 10% of sales; and 15% of sales if we have over $2000 in sales…customers must specify they are with RRES.  So, if you have kids, family or friends on your Christmas list that love to read…this is the perfect opportunity to raise money as you buy items you already were planning on purchasing. (Online shopping will be available)
  • Bulldog Pride Rock Rentals are still available.  Parents can rent the rock for $20 a week in celebration of birthdays, holidays, or a personal achievement!  For more information and to reserve your week, contact Becca Craven at [email protected] or check out the information on our website at www.rockyrunpto.org.
  • Giant A+ Rewards started October 7th. This year, you do not need to re-register your card if your school selections remains the same.  Your card will automatically begin to earn points on October 7, 2016.
  • Is your child missing anything? A sweatshirt, water bottle, or lunch bag?  Please make sure they check lost and found prior to you replacing these items!
  • Please keep sending in Box Tops, and Labels for Education!  We’ve done a great job so far!!!
  • The school store is open every Friday morning.  Nothing in the store is more than a dollar.  Please do not send children with bills larger than a 5.  Thanks in Advance!
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to all our Bulldogs and their families!  We hope you have an excellent time this week with family and friends from near and far.  Don’t forget that the kids are out of school starting Wednesday and don’t return until next Monday.  
 
Our next big event is coming up at the beginning of December.  B-I-N-G-O on December 2nd.  If you know of a business or organization that would like to provide a prize for this event, please don’t hesitate to let us know. 
· Spirit wear is available for purchase online ONLY from now until December 5th at: http://www.epiapparel.com/run015.html  All orders will be delivered to the school on December 19, 2016.  Please direct any questions to [email protected]
· Monday, November 28th is spirit night at Firehouse Subs from 4-8PM!
· Thursday, December 1st is the December PTO meeting at 7:00 in the RRES library.
· BINGO Night is coming up fast.  Friday, December 2nd we will get together for an exciting evening with our families and friends to play BINGO, eat pizza and make memories.  Pre-Order forms went home last week and are highly encouraged (Save Time and $).  This is always a packed event!  If you would like to help out at this event please use this sign-up: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4ea5ad2da0f49-rocky
· Saturday, December 17th is our first ever Barnes & Noble Fundraiser.  RRES will receive 10% of sales; and 15% of sales if we have over $2000 in sales…customers must specify they are with RRES.  So, if you have kids, family or friends on your Christmas list that love to read…this is the perfect opportunity to raise money as you buy items you already were planning on purchasing. (Online shopping will be available)
· Bulldog Pride Rock Rentals are still available.  Parents can rent the rock for $20 a week in celebration of birthdays, holidays, or a personal achievement!  For more information and to reserve your week, contact Becca Craven at [email protected] 
· Giant A+ Rewards started October 7th. This year, you do not need to re-register your card if your school selections remains the same.  Your card will automatically begin to earn points on October 7, 2016.
· Is your child missing anything? A sweatshirt, water bottle, or lunch bag?  Please make sure they check lost and found prior to you replacing these items!  
· Please keep sending in Box Tops, and Labels for Education!  We’ve done a great job so far!!!
· The school store is now open every Friday morning.  Nothing in the store is more than a dollar.  Please do not send children with bills larger than a 5.  Thanks in Advance!
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THANK YOU VETERANS!

A very special THANK YOU to all of our volunteers, veterans, and family members who took the time to come out on Thursday to celebrate the many men and women who are serving or have served this great nation.  The kids did a fantastic job of writing messages of appreciation and it was really something special.

Our next big event is coming up at the beginning of December.  BINGO on December 2nd.  If you know of a business or organization that would like to provide a prize for this event, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Please take a look at our calendar on our website and consider being a part of one/some of these events: www.rockyrunpto.org

  • Monday, November 28th is spirit night at Firehouse Subs from 4-8PM!
  • Thursday, December 1st is the December PTO meeting at 7:00 in the RRES library.
  • BINGO Night is coming up fast.  Friday, December 2nd we will get together for an exciting evening with our families and friends to play BINGO, eat pizza and make memories.  Be on the lookout this week for Pre-Order forms coming home in your child’s backpack.  This is always a packed event!
  • Saturday, December 17th is our first ever Barnes & Noble Fundraiser.  RRES will receive 10% of sales (15% of sales if we have over $2000 in sales)…customers must specify they are with RRES.  So, if you have kids, family or friends on your Christmas list that love to read…this is the perfect opportunity to raise money as you buy items you already were planning on purchasing. (Online shopping will be available)
  • Bulldog Pride Rock Rentals are still available.  Parents can rent the rock for $20 a week in celebration of birthdays, holidays, or a personal achievement!  For more information and to reserve your week, contact Becca Craven at [email protected] .
  • Giant A+ Rewards started October 7th. This year, you do not need to re-register your card if your school selections remains the same.  Your card will automatically begin to earn points on October 7, 2016.
  • Is your child missing anything? A sweatshirt, water bottle, or lunch bag?  Please make sure they check lost and found prior to you replacing these items!
  • Please keep sending in Box Tops, and Labels for Education!  We’ve done a great job so far!!!
  • The school store is now open every Friday morning.  Nothing in the store is more than a dollar.  Please do not send children with bills larger than a 5.  Thanks in Advance!
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Look What’s Happening at Rocky Run…

• Friday, November 11th NO SCHOOL…Veteran’s Day (Thank you to all who have served!)
• Monday, November 28th is spirit night at Firehouse Subs from 4-8PM!
• Thursday, December 1st is the December PTO meeting at 7:00 in the RRES library.
• BINGO Night is coming up fast. Friday, December 2nd we will get together for an exciting evening with our families and friends to play BINGO, eat pizza and make memories.
• Bulldog Pride Rock Rentals are still available. Parents can rent the rock for $20 a week in celebration of birthdays, holidays, or a personal achievement! For more information and to reserve your week, contact Becca Craven at [email protected] .
• Giant A+ Rewards started October 7th. This year, you do not need to re-register your card if your school selections remains the same. Your card will automatically begin to earn points on October 7, 2016.
• Is your child missing anything? A sweatshirt, water bottle, or lunch bag? Please make sure they check lost and found prior to you replacing these items!
• Please keep sending in Box Tops, and Labels for Education!
• The school store is now open every Friday morning. Nothing in the store is more than a dollar. Please do not send children with bills larger than a 5. Thanks in Advance!

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Red Ribbon Week

Thank you to all parents and teachers who donated their time or candy that helped make Monster Mash 2016 a huge success. Many hands made for lighter work. Also, a big thanks to the appreciation committee who helped our bus drivers have an awesome week last week!

  • This week is RED RIBBON WEEK:
    Monday- Support Red Ribbon Week – wear lots of RED – (or wear your orange Bullying shirt)
    Tuesday – Sock it to Drugs and Bullying – wear your craziest socks
    Wednesday- Team Up for Good Choices– wear your favorite team shirt/jersey
    Thursday- Being Safe, Healthy, and Kind is NO SWEAT – wear sweat pants or a sweat shirt
    Friday- Be Proud of Yourself and Your Choices – wear RRES spirit clothes
  • Bulldog Pride Rock Rentals are still available. Parents can rent the rock for $20 a week in celebration of birthdays, holidays, or a personal achievement! For more information and to reserve your week, contact Becca Craven at [email protected] or check out the information on the tab above titled “Bulldog Pride Rock”.
  • Thursday, November 3rd @ 7:00 is our October PTO meeting which will be held in the library at RRES
  • Thursday, November 10th is the Veterans Assembly
  • Is your child missing anything? A sweatshirt, water bottle, or lunch bag? Please make sure they check lost and found prior to you replacing these items!
  • Please keep sending in Box Tops, and Labels for Education!
  • The school store opened Friday, October 21st. Nothing in the store is more than a dollar. Please do not send children with bills larger than a 5. Thanks in Advance!