September 26-27
We are thrilled to share some exciting news regarding our school culture and positive climate initiative at Rock Ridge.
Throughout the 2025–2026 school year, our dedicated staff and students worked collaboratively to refresh and rebrand our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. We are proud to officially introduce our newly rebranded PBIS initiative: EAGLE!
What is PBIS and What is Its Purpose?
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence-based framework used to promote a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment for all students.
The primary purpose of PBIS is to:
Teach and Reinforce Expectations: Explicitly teach students behavioral expectations in all areas of the school—just like academic subjects.
Proactively Support All Learners: Create a predictable, consistent environment where positive behavior is recognized and encouraged.
Build a Strong School Culture: Foster a sense of belonging, safety, and mutual respect among students, staff, families, and the wider community.
Introducing EAGLE
Our refreshed EAGLE framework outlines the core values we strive to demonstrate every day at Rock Ridge:
E – Engaged: Actively participating in learning, listening, and contributing positively to our classroom communities.
A – Act Responsible: Taking ownership of actions, caring for school property, and making thoughtful choices.
G – Growth & Grit: Embracing challenges, learning from mistakes, and showing perseverance when things get tough.
L – Leadership: Setting a positive example for peers, demonstrating integrity, and helping others.
E – Empathy: Showing kindness, respecting diverse perspectives, and supporting one another.
Managing Rewards with PBIS Rewards
To help manage and streamline our recognition system, we have adopted the PBIS Rewards platform. This digital tool allows teachers and staff to acknowledge students in real time when they demonstrate EAGLE traits. Through PBIS Rewards, students earn points that they can redeem for exciting privileges, activities, and rewards throughout the school year. We will be reaching out in the future for donations and support in providing these rewards.
Parents and guardians will also be able to stay connected and track their child's progress through the PBIS Rewards Parent App (more details on account setup will be shared soon so stay tuned).
Partnering with Our Community
We know that a strong school environment relies on strong partnerships between school, home, and community. We encourage parents and community members to reinforce these core EAGLE values at home and around town.
Thank you for your continued support as we soar to new heights together under our refreshed EAGLE initiative!
Warm regards,
The Rock Ridge Staff & Administration
COLORADO RAPIDS SCHOOL ATTENDANCE PROGRAM
We have partnered with the Colorado Rapids to reward and incentivize attendance here at Rock Ridge Elementary School by giving students who Achieve 90% or higher attendance, From September 9th - October 9th a complimentary ticket to a Colorado Rapids match.
Students who qualify will receive a ticket link voucher to redeem their complimentary ticket. Additional tickets can be purchased at a discounted rate.Vouchers will be redeemable for qualifying Fall 2026 games.
Green Team Member Information 2026-2027
Green Team is an environmental club where members care for Rock Ridge Elementary's garden and chicken coop while exploring the outdoors. Students will participate in hands-on activities focused on conservation, stewardship, and making our community a better place.
Meeting Schedule:
- When: Monday afternoons, 3:30–4:15 PM (fall and spring)
- Where: Mr. Rasavage's 3rd grade classroom
- Frequency: Every Monday unless you receive a cancellation notice
Important Details:
- Green Team follows the Douglas County School District calendar and procedures
- If there is a lightning dismissal on a Monday with Green Team, Green Team will be cancelled and students will stay until picked up by an adult or have plans to walk home (when clear)
- Meetings are automatically cancelled due to inclement weather
- November pause: We will pause meetings in November when we put the garden to bed for winter
- Spring resume: Meetings will resume in April when the garden season begins (dates TBD)
- Bonus opportunities: Additional à la carte Green Team events may be offered throughout the
Visit the DCSD Transportation website for all transportation information and questions
⛔️ 🚌 NO ROCK RIDGE BUS - SEPTEMBER 14-18 ⛔️ 🚌
In situations where the weather is severe or the threat of lightning exists, Rock Ridge will hang a yellow flag on the front flagpole (if safe to access flag pole). Rock Ridge will hold the dismissal of all students until the weather threat has left the area. Buses will be held until it is safe to transport students. Car loop students, walkers and bikers will be released once the severe weather has passed.
In the event that a parent needs to pick up his/her child before the “All Clear” release has been called, the parent will need to park and go to the school door assigned to their child’s assigned grade level entrance/exit. Parents will not be allowed to enter the building. (Due to safety concerns, we HIGHLY recommend waiting until the danger has passed at which time we will return to a normal dismissal)
-Pre-school will be checked out at their outside classroom doors.
-ALL Kindergarten students, including Ms. Watson's class, will be released from the Kindie doors
-1st & 2nd grade will check out at the 1st grade door (southside “K” door)
- 3rd and 4th, will release from the gym doors
- 5th and 6th grade will be checked out at the playground doors.
- Bussers will wait in their classrooms until safe
-SSN will exit through the front doors
Parents should provide the classroom teacher with an emergency release form that indicates alternate adults that can pick up students in the event of emergency/severe weather.
Rock Ridge students will not be released to middle or high school students during severe weather dismissals UNLESS they are 18 years or older.
Reminder
Parents and guardians may not enter the building to walk students to their classrooms. We have many staff members stationed inside and outside the building to support students as they arrive.
You are always welcome to walk your child to their designated exterior entrance. During the school day, if you need to drop your child off late, pick them up early, or leave something for them, please check in at the front office. We will make sure your child receives anything they need.
Thank you for helping us prioritize the safety of all students.
Wayfinder
USE WAYFINDER TO BUILD FUTURE-READY SKILLS THAT LAST
Wayfinder helps students develop skills for success in school, work, and life.This curriculum is designed to help students think on their feet and approach problems with confidence.
Wayfinder helps students develop Future-Ready skills like Purpose, Adaptability, Collaboration, and more.
thinkSRSD
SRSD (Self-Regulated Strategy Development) is an evidence-based instructional approach that helps students become confident, organized, and effective writers. Developed through decades of research, this method combines explicit writing strategies with tools for self-regulation, so students not only write better — they take ownership of their process.
think SRSD helps you carry SRSD to your classroom
UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) is a program designed to support reading instruction, especially for developing strong foundational skills. It focuses on systematic and explicit teaching of phonics, phonemic awareness, spelling, and reading fluency. UFLI provides teachers with structured lessons, activities, and strategies to help students—particularly those struggling with reading—become confident, successful readers.
Builds proficient readers via structured mini-lessons (modeling, guided practice, transfer), whole-group and small-group texts connected by theme or topic and standards.
