Summer 2018

r ocK cr eek El ementar y

8970 Mexico Road

O'Fallon, MO

63366

636-980-1800

For t Zum walt

School Dist r ict

Dr . Bernard J. DuBray,

Super int endent

Mr . Keit h Jennings, Pr incipal

Ms. Ji l l Nolt e,

Asst . Pr incipal

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2017-2018 Recipient s of t he Respect fu l Rocket Award

Several students who exhibit exceptional behavior, effort and a positive attitude are nominated by each classroom teacher. Other teachers and staff working with the class also play a role in determining the Respectful Rocket for each classroom. Students were recognized at the awards assembly.

Kindergar t en: Gracen McHugh, Abbey Loche, Lilly May, and Madeline Niebruegge

First Grade: Brendan Sissom, Mollie Koser, Isabella Marecek and Kayle Heredia

Second Grade: Leah Copeland, Harsha Malipeddi, Ashlynn Montgomery, and Aiyana Sieg

Third Grade: Greece Valadez, Raleigh Chambers, Rhyler Betz, and Reagan Shaver

Four t h Grade: Faith Hall, Chase Collins, Adalyn Harding, and Megan Modica

Fif t h Grade: Kaylin Zengil, Brooklyn Bourgoine, Lily Hollis and Emma Shroyer

For more on our Respectful Rockets and other awards, see our website.

S ummer Of f ic e Hour s:

Mond ay t hr ough T hur sd ay 7 AM - 5 PM.

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M id - Ju l y: Teach er assign m en ts wi l l be em a i l ed to both pa ren ts an d stu d en ts. i n grad es 1- 5. Stu d en ts sh ou l d ch eck th ei r sch ool Googl e accou n ts.

La te Ju l y: K in d erga rten pa ren ts wi l l be n ot i fi ed via em a i l rega rd in g teach er assign m en ts.

La te Ju l y: A l l stu d en ts wi l l recei ve a l et ter from th ei r teach er vi a em a i l .

Staf f Updat es

Mrs. Jeannine Bedel, Special Educat or : Mrs. Bedel is retiring after 16 years in Fort Zumwalt.

Mrs. Marsha Caughlan, Music Educat or : Mrs. Caughlan is retiring after being at RCE for 6 years.

Miss Kat ie Hussy, Special Educat or : Miss Hussey will be teaching special education for Special School District next year.

Mrs. Bonnie Keen, Special Educat or : Mrs. Keen will be a reading specialist for the schools in Troy, MO next year.

Mrs. Joann Kr iet em eyer , Cust odian: Mrs. Jo is retiring after working 36 years in Fort Zumwalt. She is one of the original staff members at RCE.

Mrs. Cindy Myers, 3rd Grade Teacher : Mrs. Myers is retiring this year after completing 30 years in Fort Zumwalt.

Mr. Frank Maniaci, Night Cust odian: Mr. Frank is retiring after 15 years with the district.

Mrs. Karen Munro, Psychological Exam iner : Mrs. Munro will be based out of our district 's Special Services Building.

Mrs. Nat alie Palm er , Recess Clerk : Mrs. Palmer will be spending more time with family.

Mrs. Laur ie Pursley, Perm anent Building Subst it ut e: Mrs. Pursley will be returning to school full t ime to complete her degree in education.

Mrs. Carolyn Schwar t z, Paraprofessional: Mrs. Schwartz is retiring after 23 years working at Rock Creek Elementary. She is one of the original staff members at RCE.

Mrs. JoAnn Rober t s, Of f ice Clerk : Mrs. Roberts is retiring after working for the district for 32 years. She is one of the original staff members at RCE.

Mrs. Sharon Wyat t , Cashier : Mrs. Wyatt is retiring this year after 11 years at RCE.

Mrs. Maggie Wilson, Speech-Language Pat hologist : Mrs. Wilson is retiring after completing 30 years in Fort Zumwalt School District. She is one of the original staff members at RCE.

Mrs. Shelly Unland, Paraprofessional: Mrs. Unland is looking for new adventures.

We are always to sad to see students move away from Rock Creek Elementary. This year it is especially hard with nearly 60 students transferring to Emge Elementary as part of our district 's boundary change. We know these students will do well and will surely shine as an Emge Star! Mrs. Fraley, Principal and Mrs. Bill, Counselor, came to visit with all the students last week. Please feel free to reach out if there is anything else we can do to assist with the transition.

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RCE Websit e: r ce.f z.k12 .mo.us

Prevent the summer slide for both reading and math. Put technology to use for engaging practice opportunities. See below and on the following pages:

Symbaloo page: Students are familiar with many of this sites used in Technology class.

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/ : variety of learning games

http://www.prodigygame.com/ : free math focused games

starfall.com : primary reading activities

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