ROCKWELL SCHOOL FAMILY NEWS
Oct 16, 2026
Grade 4 Celebrates Place Value
Weekly Attendance Challenge
This week we have a 3 way tie for best attendance! Mrs. Peecher's, Mrs. Clays' and Mrs. Hall's class all had only 1 absence this week. The winner for least number of tardies is Mrs. Kirwin's class with only 1 tardy this week.
Lifetouch Picture Information
Dear families,
School pictures are now available!
To see if your child's pictures are available to view, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address.
To locate your child's photos, you'll need their Student ID or Portrait ID and Access Code. If you don't have this information, you can:
- Check your inbox for an email from Lifetouch that may contain your access credentials and a direct link to your child's images.
- Wait for your proof sheet to arrive, which will include your Portrait ID and Access Code.
- Contact the Lifetouch Help Center for assistance
Please note that pictures may not become available for all students at the same time, so check back later if you don't see your child's images yet.
The Cursive Club
PTO NEWS
Trunk or Treat is Almost Here
Wednesday, October 21
Session 1: 5:30–6:10 PM
Volunteer Reset: 6:10–6:20 PM
Session 2: 6:20–7:00 PM
Rain Date: October 22
$10 per family
We’re almost there! The Candy Monster is ALMOST full, trunks and tables themes are set, and we are officially in the home stretch.
If you haven’t grabbed your family ticket yet, this is your reminder! Please register by Sunday, 10/18. Wristbands will be sent home in your child’s folder on Monday, 10/19.
Purchase your Trunk or Treat ticket here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSen6XJP7md2cVWb6rYKFVcw8sQHpNw7vps921LFZ0WQEoDcGg/viewform?usp=publish-editor
And yes…there may be a few surprise teacher appearances along the way.
Don’t forget the canned goods!
Families who bring canned goods will receive raffle tickets for a chance to win one of our prize baskets.
All donations will go to the East Bay Food Pantry, helping families right here in Bristol.
Raffle tickets will be given for participating in the canned-goods drive and will not be distributed one ticket per can.
We can’t wait to see everyone!
ROCKWELL PINK OUT – TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
During Spirit Week, Rockwell is going PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Students and staff are encouraged to wear pink and bring a $1 donation, with proceeds benefiting the Rhode Island Hospital Cancer Center.
Donation jugs will be located in the school hallway just past the main entrance.
This year, Pink Out feels especially personal.
We want to recognize Steph Ferreira, one of those Rockwell parents who somehow always finds another way to show up for our school.
Steph has given countless hours to Rockwell through spirit wear, Glow Runs, school signage, Room Parent duties, event support, and serving as a former PTO Co-President!
She was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and is currently undergoing radiation — yet she continues to give back.
“Sometimes it’s those who have the least to give who always find a way to give the most.”
That feels especially fitting.
And because Steph apparently does not know how to do anything halfway, she has also created ROCKWELL PINK OUT shirts.
Order your Pink Out shirt here:
https://forms.gle/cJ4jRsALgVH5EQ7r7
Let’s fill Rockwell with pink on October 27 and show some love while supporting a great cause.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19: OUR FALL FUNDRAISER LAUNCHES
We’re kicking off a three-week Direct Donation Fundraiser with Vertical Raise beginning Monday, October 19.
And before anyone thinks, “Wait…another fundraiser?” — we hear you.
We know the Glow Run is coming in February, and we know families are asked to support a lot throughout the school year.
This fall campaign is intentionally simple.
No products to sell. No deliveries. No boxes of anything living in your dining room for three weeks.
Each student will have the opportunity to create a personal fundraising page that can be shared with family, friends, coworkers, and anyone who may want to support Rockwell.
Our suggested fundraising goal is:
$200 per student — but every share and every donation helps.
There is absolutely no expectation that every family will hit that number.
We are simply trying to take advantage of the energy and generosity that comes with the beginning of a new school year while giving families an easy way to invite their wider circle to support Rockwell.
Rockwell PTO keeps 85% of what is raised.
And those dollars go directly back into things our students actually experience.
Last year, PTO fundraising helped pay for field-trip buses for every grade and funded our new Rockwell sign.
This year, funds will help support:
• Our new student-led Garden Club
• Arts Alive and additional art supplies
• Trunk or Treat, the Holiday Party, and seasonal events
• Additional classroom supplies
• Enrichment opportunities and future PTO projects
When the campaign opens Monday, families will receive the information needed to create their student’s page and start sharing.
Three weeks. One simple campaign. A lot of potential for Rockwell.
PTO Meeting Minutes
Want the behind-the-scenes version of what we’re working on?
You can catch up on our latest PTO meeting here:
View PTO Meeting Minutes:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sKGRkNKMAFWrm0ICyfe9xR5327nj7aMLawcWyUb6bxM/edit?usp=drivesdk
There is a lot happening this fall, and the minutes are the easiest way to stay in the loop between meetings.
K Students Learn Good Health Habits from Nurse Welchman
Spirit Week Oct 26-30
From the Community
Dates to Remember
Oct. 21 Trunk or Treat Event (Rain Date Oct. 22)
Nov. 3 Election Day - No school
Nov. 10 Parent/Teacher Conferences
Nov. 10 PTO Meeting 6:30 RW Library
Nov 10 Veteran's Day Celebration
Nov. 11 Veterans Day- No school
Nov.12 Picture Re-Take Day
Nov. 12 Parent Teacher Conferences
