The Rolling Hills R.O.A.R. !

Last week, we saw students excited about sharing their goals and growth as it pertained to their MOY MAP scores. Their smiles and reflection about what they accomplished brought to my mind a reminder about the importance of motivation. Be reminded that motivated students have a higher likelihood of reaching their full potential and attaining success. Motivation plays a vital role in effective teaching and learning, resulting in positive behavior and enhanced well-being. Parents can motivate their students by doing the following:

• Positive reinforcement:

  Use genuine praise and encouragement to acknowledge effort and improvement, not just perfect results.

• Make learning relevant:

  Find ways to connect school subjects to your child's interests and real-world applications.

• Active engagement:

  Ask questions about their schoolwork, discuss concepts, and offer assistance when needed.

• Create a supportive environment:

  Provide a quiet space for studying, limit distractions, and show interest in their learning journey.

• Celebrate achievements:

  Recognize milestones, big or small, to boost confidence and motivation.

• Open communication:

  Have regular conversations about school challenges and successes, and listen to their concerns.

Have a FABULOUS FEBRUARY !

I am happy to serve you and appreciate you trusting me with your students,

Principal Johnson

During the 2024-2025 school year, at Rolling Hills Engineering Academy teachers and campus staff will plan, manage, and execute as we address how teaching and learning will occur on our campus. Our ultimate goal is student academic achievement and social-emotional well-being so we will be intentional about what we do daily to ensure students succeed both academically and socially.

February 3 STAAR Boot Camp Sessions begin during school

February 3 -7 School Counseling Week

February 5 Big Kahuna Limousine Ride 10:30 & 11:15

February 5 Elementary Parent Conference Night 4:30 pm to 7 pm

February 7 Professional Learning / STUDENT INDEPENDENT LEARNING

February 14 Valentine's Day (check with your child's teacher for party information)

February 17 NO SCHOOL -President's Day

February 20 RHE Black History Program 6:30 PM @ LMS

February 27 Board Meeting & RHE Presentation

Our students received a special visit from Lancaster ISD Board President, Ty G Jones to thank them for the letters they wrote to the board members for School Board Recognition Month in January. He wanted to meet our students and thank them personally for their written acknowledgments. Way to go Tigers !

We are being intentional about spending additional time to ensure our 3rd, 4th, and 5th, grade students are prepared for the upcoming STAAR Assessments. Our Boot Camp to "SMACK DOWN the STAAR" will be taking place during the school day to address high needs concepts. Please place the following dates on your family calendar:

Tuesday, April 15th, Reading Grades 3, 4, 5

Tuesday, April 22nd, Science Grade 5

Tuesday, April 29th, Math Grades 3, 4, 5

You can help by making sure your student is attentive, responsive, focused, on time and coming prepared to learn each day. We also need students to be present the entire school day. Being absent ot leaving early, causes students to miss valuable instructional time. We look forward to both the individual and collective success of our school community. We appreciate all you do as parents to make sure teaching and learning occurs each day !

Here are some essential tips to help parents and teachers to connect in meaningful yet impactful ways:

• Build a sense of trust as it is the bedrock of the teacher-parent relationship and will help take the right steps towards student progress
• Establish two-way communication so that everyone can share and receive information. This will ensure a healthy exchange of ideas
• Learn ways to support your child’s learning needs at home
• Be specific while discussing your students’ strengths and weaknesses. It will help both parents and teachers collectively come up with ideal solutions
• Participate in volunteer programs to learn more about the academic experience
• Be available to share ongoing updates regarding your child’s grades, missed assignments, test scores, etc. to ensure that they are you aware and involved

Team Exscellence,

You are cordially invited to attend the February Lancaster ISD Board Meeting on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:30 pm. I will be sharing our hard work and the wonderful things we do each day at RHE ! Our House Leaders from each grade level are being invited to represent our student body by opening the meeting with leading the pledges and sharing the Rolling Hills Learner's Creed. More information will be forthcoming. I look forward to your presence and assistance with this effort. Let's plan to show up and show out !

Thanks in advance,

L.J.

Regular meetings are held in the Boardroom Auditorium of the Lancaster ISD Central Administration Building located at 422 S. Centre Ave., Lancaster, Texas 75146.

Superintendent Perera visited our campus last week and was the teacher in a first grade classroom! We appreciate our district leadership for being visible, approachable and always available to visit our campus and to show some love to our students! She invited two of our families to attend the Varsity Basketball games on Friday night and had our students as her special guests courtside! THANK YOU Dr. Perera for always helping all Lancaster ISD students to DREAM, BELIEVE, & ROAR !