Red Rock Elementary School

Welcome back, and Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed a restful winter break. We are excited to begin the second semester and look forward to a strong start to 2026 filled with learning and growth.

Report cards will go home with students on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Please sign the envelope and have your child return it to their teacher. Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

Warmly,

Mrs. Stacey Clark

Principal

sclark@redrockschools.com

This week, our school community will focus on the character strength of Optimism. Optimism

means that you expect the best from the future and work to achieve it.

Optimistic people have hope and confidence about the future. They believe good things will

come and stay positive even when faced with challenges. They turn obstacles into steps toward

their goals.

Optimism isn't just seeing the world through rose-colored glasses. It's about focusing on the

good in any situation, staying open to opportunities, and managing emotions. Optimistic people

make great leaders and can inspire others with their positive outlook and ability to find meaning

in difficult times.

Welcome to this week’s Health & Wellness Corner! Here, we share tips and stories to

help our school community stay healthy, active, and connected.

Looking for some delicious, dairy-rich recipes for the holiday season? Discover festive favorites and creative ideas that bring comfort and flavor to your table - all while adding a nutritious twist with dairy goodness. Click on the link to browse recipes:

Did you know that the Pima County Library system also lends seeds? Click here to find out more.

Spinach, kale, radishes, and carrots are thriving right now. December is their version of a spa month—cool, bright, and perfectly chill. Plant a few more for fresh salads all winter long.

Want to help? Contact Mrs. Bush at abush@redrockschools.com for ways to volunteer.

Winter activities

• Indoor Obstacle Course: Use pillows, cushions, and household items for jumping, crawling, and balancing.
• Dance Party: Turn on favorite music and dance, or try a kids' yoga or fitness video.
• Active Chores: Make cleaning fun with music and incorporating squats, jumping jacks during commercial breaks, or even bear crawls
• Indoor Sports: Play table tennis, basketball (if space allows), or simple games like hide-and-seek.
• Fitness Circuit: Set up stations for jumping jacks, push-ups, planks, and lunges.

Here’s what parents need to know about respiratory illness symptoms in kids, when to seek care, and how to prevent infection.

For parents, the fall and winter may seem like an endless barrage of coughing, sneezing, fevers, and runny noses in their children. Respiratory viruses like the common cold, influenza (flu), COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are circulating widely this time of year. And attending school or day care may make your child more susceptible to respiratory illnesses.

Click on the link below for information.

Please click the button below for Wellness tips from The Be Kind Project!

Red Rock School District conducts Child Find developmental screenings for children aged 2 years 10 ½ months-21 years needing special education services. If you have developmental concerns for your child please call 520-682-3331 to make an appointment. For developmental concerns in children birth to 2 years 10 ½ months, please contact Arizona Early Intervention by scanning the QR code.