Notes from the Principal
This month’s focus is Empathy. One way to think about Empathy is “understanding and connecting with other people’s feelings.” Empathy is a practice that can help us grow strong relationships. Empathy is 1 of 3 traits we will focus on throughout the year that helps students Be Kind. Throughout the school, students will be developing skills like perspective-taking, conflict resolution, and leadership.
Rockfield is filled with students who show empathy for others. We continue to provide opportunities to learn and grow in this area. Empathy can happen on a small level and also be shown in bigger ways. Some of the incredible ways our students demonstrate empathy are as follows:
- The Kapco Toy Drive going on until Dec. 7th
- Kindness Warriors who are looking to create a Money War to support a school impacted by the Hurricane this year. More to come on this drive soon.
- We also have groups of students looking to help students problem solve difficult situations
- Additionally we have students making themselves available to help students who struggle with reading and math
- The Green Team who promotes recycling in the cafeteria.
We have such an incredible school community at Rockfield. Our students are young leaders who are supported to be their best both at home and school.
Thank you for all of your support! Have a wonderful holiday season.
December Lunch Menu
Please remember to check your child's account in Skyward periodically to ensure there is available money in their account.
Germantown Recreation Department
The Germantown Park and Rec. Department’s Fall/Winter
Recreation Brochure can be viewed online at
https://issuu.com/gtrec/docs/2022-2_germantown_park_rec_fall-winter_r10_color
Upcoming Programs to register for include:
Pom Pons
Sporties for Shorties
Afterschool Legos Camp
Mad Science Classes
Indoor Tennis Instructions
Kalahari Waterpark Field Trip
Schools Out – Stream Sampler
Babysitters Classes
Art Classes
Check out the link for program specifics:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10vuhN4t4ptVMFLwF0PQ0phqXEKffD_xh
Running Reindeer
Classroom teachers will pick their favorite holiday book to read aloud and will be assigned a classroom to start in. They will be given 5 minutes to read their book to the class. Music will start playing over the PA after 5 minutes. Teachers will have 45 seconds to RUN through the hallways to get to their next assigned classroom.
THANK YOU!!
On behalf of the principal, teachers and every staff member, THANK YOU!
WE COULD NOT DO IT WITHOUT YOU!
Rockfield PTA
Warmest holiday wishes to all of our Rockfield families! The PTA has been busy these last few weeks! We had a stop on the Candy Lane trail at Fireman's park after the Germantown holiday parade. It was so fun to watch all the kids try to get a hole in one to earn a prize! We also have brought lots of goodies to our staff! Thank you to all of those who donated to our staff breakfast and lounge snacks. Our beautification team, along with the help of some of our students, is hard at work making holiday decorations for our school.
EVENTS:
Now through 12/9 - Kapco Toy Drive
- If you are able, please donate an unwrapped, new toy for local children in need. Donations can be dropped off in the Rockfield office.
Rockfield PTA
12/7 - Panera Dine for Dough
- Dine in, carry out, drive thru or delivery of Panera and we will get 20% back from all orders. Use promo code FUND4U at online checkout or mention the fundraiser when dining in.
12/9 - Open Gym
- Need a date night? Maybe some time for holiday gift shopping or wrapping? Parents can drop off their 4k - 5th grade students for an evening of fun and games. Volunteers will supervise your students while you get a break!
All students will receive a snack and a water. Also send a water bottle for additional water from the fountain.
Please check in your student at the admissions table upon arrival.
To reserve a spot for your child please visit https://forms.gle/8bRstxPEUrcbHnXm6
We need a few parent volunteers to help supervise the activities. Please visit our Sign Up to volunteer.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094BAFAD2EAAFF2-open
12/13 - PTA Meeting
- 7 pm in the Rockfield Cafeteria
12/16 - Paw Sale
- Please send money with your student if they would like to purchase items at our school store.
12/22 - Rory Holiday Cheer
- Rory our raccoon mascot will visit each classroom and deliver presents!
Staff Likes
Many families chose to purchase holiday gifts for our Rockfield staff. To make it a little easier to know what they like, we've created a list! Not all staff members are listed due to some choosing to opt out of our survey.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vnV3oxK8OEpnd1Uk5QEPU8sLqXPo3h28zgtsTZjzYzI/edit?usp=sharing
Save the date for our parent gala!
February 25, 2023
6-10 pm
Terrace 167 in Richfield
Notes from the School Nurse
As we all know, some of our students and staff will come down with some colds and illnesses so we do ask that you keep your child home if they are not feeling well with a temp of >100, diarrhea, or vomiting for 24 hours or until symptoms subside without the use of medication for 24 hours. This will help to slow the spread of these communicable diseases. If there is a student or staff member in your child's classroom that is diagnosed with one or more of illness's such as RSV, Influenza, covid, etc. we will send out an email to the family member that is listed on your child's skyward account. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out. Happy holidays from Rockfield's health room!
Sincerely,
Heather Traindl
Ticket Prize Announcement
Tickets will be drawn each Friday. All students who have received a ticket for showing great character throughout the week are entered.
When a student's name is called they can pick up their prize in the office immediately. At the end of each month, all of the tickets collected for the month get put together and a bigger drawing is done. October's monthly raffle winners will have lunch with a Sheriff's Deputy and November's monthly raffle was a game of 4 square with Ms. Redies, our PE teacher, and Dr. Croatt, our principal.
Our next Big Prize drawing will be held December 22.
Good luck!
NOVEMBER 28TH SPECIAL TICKET WINNERS
Our special ticket winners, drawn from the entire pool of Rockfield Elementary tickets, enjoyed lunch with Officer Olson, Officer Laux and Deputy Niehus.
The winning students were:
K & 1st: 11:30
Kylie (Fricano)
Annika (Thurston)
2nd&4th: 11:55
Grayson (Braun)
Myla (Braun)
Andrew S. (Stephan)
