RFK New Open World Academy

Dear NOW Families,

I am so impressed and proud of our incredible RFK NOW community! Our school has been buzzing with energy, pride, and excitement—from our amazing Hispanic Heritage Town Hall, to celebrating our 25th Day of School, to the wonderful participation of our students, families, and staff in school meetings and events.

These moments remind me of what makes RFK NOW so special: our people! We have a talented, creative, and dedicated community that cares deeply about our students and their success.

A special shout-out to our amazing leadership team members for taking NOW News to the next level! Their creativity and professionalism are helping us share the wonderful things happening across our TK–12 community. And Mr. Chung, we definitely need to talk about your passion for filming and how we can put that talent to work for our Bobcat community! 🎥🐾

As we continue to grow together, our focus remains on providing every student with a strong, consistent, and engaging learning experience from TK through 12th grade. Our teachers are working together in their PLCs to look closely at student learning, share effective strategies, and plan the next steps to help every Bobcat thrive.

A special thank you to Carlos Ramirez and Kate Regan for helping lead this important work in our secondary school!

Thank you, Bobcat families, for your partnership, support, and continued belief in our students. Together, we are building something special at RFK NOW!

RISE to our PRIME

C. Vela, Principal

We are RFK NOW Academy! Bobcat Pride!

• The best attendance is in the 7th 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!

Unassigned Day-School Closed

School Begins 8:30 am

Vela Sec, Lara ES

ES Dismissal 2:53 pm

Sec Dismissal 3:40 pm, EVEN

Tutoring 3:00-4:30 pm Math & ELA

FIRE/EARTHQUAKE DRILL 4:15 pm

• Student Recognition - Elem Quad @ 8:30 am
• Canyon Creek Parent Meeting @ 4:30 pm via ZOOM: 854 2304 0688 (4th/5th Grade)

Weather: 81º, 1% rain

School Begins 8:30 am

ES Dismissal 2:53 pm

Sec Dismissal 3:40 pm ODD

ES Library

Tutoring 3:00-4:30 pm Math & ELA

Weather: 89º, 6% rain

School Begins 8:30 am

Vela, Sec, Lara, ES

ES Dismissal 2:53 pm

Sec Dismissal 3:40 pm, EVEN

Tutoring 3:00-4:30 pm Math & ELA

• School Site Council Meting, 4:15 pm, ZOOM

School Begins 8:30 am

Vela, Sec, Lara, ES

ES Dismissal 1:53 pm, PD Day

Sec Dismissal 2:40 pm, PD Day

ES Library

Weather: 88º, 3% rain

• Campus Beautification-Community Service 9-11 am
• Meet in main office
• Sign in and out
• Campus open to staff, sign in and out in main office

"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

9/22-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