RFK New Open World Academy

Dear NOW Families,

What a wonderful week to celebrate our community! This week, we begin Hispanic Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, traditions, languages, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.

At RFK NOW Academy, we are proud of the diversity that makes our school community so special. Throughout the month, our students will have opportunities to learn about the people, stories, traditions, music, art, and accomplishments that have shaped our world. Most importantly, we celebrate the many ways our families and students contribute to the beautiful tapestry of our TK–12 community.

And there is even more to celebrate—we are reaching our 25th day of school! 🎉 Twenty-five days of learning, growing, building relationships, discovering new ideas, and becoming stronger as a community. Every day brings new opportunities for our students to learn and for us, as educators and families, to encourage and support them.

As we celebrate our heritage and this early milestone in the school year, let us continue to embrace what makes us unique while coming together around our shared commitment to learning, belonging, and excellence for every student.

Here’s to 25 days down—and an incredible year ahead!

¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!

RISE to our PRIME

C. Vela, Principal

We are RFK NOW Academy! Bobcat Pride!

• This week the lowest attendance is registered with TK and 10th grade!
• The best attendance is in 9th grade!

We need your help! Join the team!

• Morning Valet
• Recess & Lunch Support
• Decorating for events
• Special Activities support

Upcoming Dates:

• September 29th @ 8:45 am
• October 27th @ 8:45 am
• December 1st @ 8:45 am

🎓 RFK NOW College Course Expectations

1. Own Your Learning
   • Attend every class, arrive prepared, complete assignments on time, and communicate with your professor when you need support.
   • “My education is my responsibility.”
2. Show Up as a College Student
   • Demonstrate maturity, independence, and professionalism. Follow college expectations for attendance, communication, academic integrity, and classroom conduct.
   • “I am learning to navigate college with confidence.”
3. Engage, Ask, and Advocate
   • Participate actively, ask questions, seek clarification, and use available resources. Don’t wait until you are struggling to ask for help.
   • “My voice and my questions matter.”
4. Represent RFK NOW with Excellence
   • Be respectful, responsible, and a positive representative of our TK–12 community. Challenge yourself to produce work that reflects your highest potential.
   • “I carry the Bobcat spirit wherever I learn.”

We offer the following college classes for our secondary students!

School Begins 8:30 am

Vela, ES, Lara Sec

Visual Arts Teacher Blasi

ES Dismissal 2:53 pm

Sec Dismissal 3:40 pm, ODD

Elementary Weekly Assembly-Zoom

School Begins 8:30 am

Vela, Sec, Lara ES

Theatre Arts Teacher Nichols, MPR

ES Dismissal 2:53 pm

Sec Dismissal 3:40 pm, EVEN

• ALL: Volunteer Orientation @ 8:45 am, ES MPR, C. Garcia
• ALL: Governance School Council Meeting #1, Agenda: Officer Elections 4:15 pm via Zoom Meeting ID: 865 1268 1768

Weather: 83º, 5% rain

School Begins 8:30 am

ES Dismissal 2:53 pm

Sec Dismissal 3:40 pm, ODD

ES Library

Weather: 83º, 5% rain

School Begins 8:30 am

Vela, Sec, Lara, ES

ES Dismissal 2:53 pm

Sec Dismissal 3:40 pm, EVEN

• ALL: Staff & Family join the Cowboy Red Carpet Celebration @ 8:15 am at Elementary Entrance

School Begins 8:30 am

Vela, Sec, Lara, ES

ES Dismissal 1:53 pm

Sec Dismissal 2:40 pm, PD Day

ES Library

Weather: 87º, 2% rain

"I don't have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness-it's right in front of me if I'm paying attention and practicing gratitude."

-Brene Brown

This year, I ask that we lean into hope.

Hope for our students.

Hope for one another.

Hope for our school.

Hope for the collective future we are building together.

Let us begin and end this year believing that what we do together can make a difference—and that the best is still ahead. Let these snapshots be proof of the strength of our community.

We are still accepting students! Visit our main office to learn more!

September

9/16-Gate Testing

9/16-Principal Meeting

9/16-Campus Beautification Notifications

9/16-6th Town Hall

9/17-25th Day of School

9/17-10th Town Hall

9/18-Club Rush

9/18-Initial Planning Sheets Due

9/22-Fire/Earthquake Drill

9/22-High Dosage Tutoring Begins

9/24-Campus Beautification (M-F)

9/26-Campus Beautification Saturday

9/28-9/30-Canyon Creek Camp

9/29-Coffee with the Principal

10/1-HS Parent Night

10/1-10 Week Report Card Window

10/2-ISSP DUE

10/2-Outsiders Field Trip