Rush Creek News
Feb. 6th, 2026
Winter Conferences Next Week
Winter Conferences will be held on the following days:
- Tuesday, Feb. 10th from 8-9 AM and 4:30-7:30 PM
- Thursday, Feb. 12th from 8-9 AM and 4:30-7:30 PM
If you have not scheduled a conference yet, please reach out to the front office or your child's teacher so we can schedule a conference for you.
Rush Creek 2026 Read-A-Thon Starts Feb. 1st
February is Rush Creek's Read-A-Thon. We are asking families to record their child’s minutes on the slips we provide. Please remind students that slips must include the student's full name, teacher, total minutes read and a parent signature to be counted. Slips will be collect on the following dates:
> Week 1 due Monday 2/9
> Week 2 due Tuesday 2/17
> Week 3 due Monday 2/23
> Week 4 due Monday 3/2
Happy Reading!
Olympic Theme Staff Breakfast Sign Up
Wednesday, Feb. 11th
On February 11th we are throwing our teachers and staff an Olympic theme breakfast! We are lucky to have a gold winning team here at Rush Creek Elementary so let's show them our appreciation! We are asking families to donate beverages on February 11th to go with the breakfast spread that will be provided by PTO. Please sign up and donate if you are able. Any questions reach out to lindsey.sheveland@gmail.com.
Rush Creek Winter Book Fair
Volunteers Needed!
We are still looking for some of our amazing volunteers to help support the Book Fair! If you are interested in helping out, please click the link below to sign up.
February PTO Events
Dine to Donate Feb. 11th
Last Call for STEM Night Transportation
STEM Night Bus Sign Up
If you have any questions, please email rushcreekpto@gmail.com
No School February 16th
There will be no school on Monday, February 16th, as it is President's Day, school will resume on Tuesday, February 17th.
Give Kids a Smile
Give Kids a Smile is now accepting appointment registration for families needing free dental care for children. Check the link for participating clinics. Availability is limited, all appointments slots occur February 6 and 7, 2026.
https://www.mndental.org/events/give-kids-a-smile/find-a-participating-clinic/