Dear Rock Creek Families,

As we enter April, we have some important updates and reminders to share with you.

ISAT Testing Reminder-

Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will be taking the ISAT soon (see below for specific dates). Here are a few tips to help your child be successful:

1. Get Enough Sleep: Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep before testing days.
2. Healthy Breakfast: A nutritious breakfast will keep them energized.
3. Arrive on Time: Being punctual helps reduce stress.
4. Stay Positive: Encourage a calm and confident attitude—remind your child to do their best, but not to put too much pressure on themselves.
5. Test-Taking Tips: Remind them to read questions carefully and pace themselves.

We want our students to try their very best, but it’s also important they understand that the test is just one part of their learning journey. Encourage your child to stay relaxed and approach it with confidence.

Upcoming Events-

Please check the school calendar for upcoming field trips, family nights, and other exciting activities. If you’d like to attend a field trip with your child, please ensure your background check is submitted in advance. This is required for all volunteers.

Kindergarten Registration-

April kicks off Kindergarten Registration month for the 25-26 School Year. This is a really exciting time for our newest Rock Creek Raptors. We will be hosting an Open House on Wednesday, April 23rd from 4:00-5:30 PM in the Gym. Meet the teachers, check out the classrooms, and get your very own Roc Creek t-shirt. Follow the link HERE for more important information.

A Big Thank You!

We would also like to extend a huge thank you to all those who donated food for our PTO Nacho Bar Dinner on March 19th. Your generosity made the event a great success, and we appreciate your support in making these community events possible!

Thank you for your continued support. We’re looking forward to the rest of the school year and are here to help your child succeed!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Gebbie

March 24-28th- Spring Break 🌞

April- Kindergarten Registration for the 25-26 School Year Opens

Wednesday, April 2nd- Fourth Grade to Boise from 7:45 AM-4:30 PM

Tuesday, April 15th- ISAT Testing Begins. See below for details

Thursday, April 17th- Family STEAM Night from 5:30-7:00 PM

Monday, April 21st- Walk-A-Thon during Vertical Teaming

Wednesday, April 23rd-

• Kindergarten Open House from 4:00-5:30 for Kindergartners Coming for the 25/26 School Year
• Pizza Pie Cafe Spirit Night from 4:00-8:00 PM. Be sure to tell them you're with Rock Creek!

Friday, April 25th- Walk-A-Thon Packets and $ Due

Monday, May 5th- Friday, May 9th- Teacher Appreciation Week 🍎

Thursday, May 1st- Battle of the Books

Wednesday, May 7th- Engage in Education at the City Park from 4:30-7:00 PM. Rock Creek's musical will perform at 5:40 PM under the bandshell. Come to this free event and get a hot dog dinner.

Monday, May 12th- Vertical Teaming & Field Day

Wednesday, May 14th- Annual Musical from 7:00-7:45 PM in the Xavier Charter School Auditorium

Thursday, May 15th- PTO's Bounce into Summer Event from 4:30-7:30 PM

Wednesday, May 21st- Kindergarten Graduation at 1:30 PM in the Gym

Thursday, May 22nd- Last Day of School and Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM

Access the 2024-2025 Calendar HERE

Access the 2025-2026 Calendar HERE

Monday (early release): 8:00AM to 2:00PM

Tuesday - Friday: 8:00AM to 3:00PM

Breakfast opens at 7:35 AM daily and supervision on the playground begins at 7:35 AM.

The safety of our students is very important to us. Please do not drop students off at school before 7:35 AM.

The 4th and 5th Grade Tardy Wars are officially underway! Each class is competing to have the fewest tardies, and the stakes are high!

Here are the matchups:

• Mrs. Glasheen’s class vs. Mrs. Howe’s
• Mrs. O’Connor’s class vs. Mrs. Corn’s
• Mrs. Green’s class vs. Mrs. Rieth’s
• Mrs. Chocker’s class vs. Mrs. Castro’s

Each week, the class with the fewest tardies gets to steal a piece off their competitor’s Attendance Tater! Help your child’s class win by ensuring they arrive on time each day.

Let’s build great habits and have some fun!

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Background Check: Will you be volunteering this year for field trips, classroom parties, etc.? Don't be left out. Complete the background check now: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MjYyOmVuLVVT

Starting Tuesday, April 15 students in grades 3-5 will start taking their ISAT tests. Testing starts at 8:30 am. Please be aware of testing dates and have your students eat a good dinner, get to bed on time, and get to school on time.

Testing date for Grade 5:

5th Grade Only (Science Test):

April 15- 8:45-11:45 AM

Testing dates for Grades 3-5:

April 17- 8:45-11:45

April 22- 8:45-11:45

April 24 - 8:45 -11:45

April 29- 8:45-11:45

Make-Ups Will be the Week of May 5th

Lunch is not free to all students at Rock Creek. If you have any questions about payment or completing the application for free or reduced lunch call 208-733-0134. We encourage you to complete the form as soon as possible because there is not back payment once you qualify for free and reduced lunch. You can also pay lunch balances online or at the office.

Lunch account balances add up quickly. It's important to keep up on payments to avoid a large bill at the end of the school year. Unpaid account balances also follow your student from year to year.

Breakfast Prices: $1.65 students

Lunch Prices: $3.00 students

60¢ extra milk

Follow the link to complete the free and reduced meal application and/or pay online: https://www.tfsd.org/departments/federal-programs/food/

Email: gebbieli@tfsd.org
School Website: rc.tfsd.org

District Website: tfsd.org
Location: 850 Federation Road, Twin Falls, ID, USA
Phone: (208)732-7565
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School Report Card: https://idahoschools.org/schools/1382