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November 12th, 2026

Quick Highlights
October and Early November Highlights
Here's a look at what's happened across our school in October and early November! We'll share key updates, upcoming dates, and resources to help you stay informed and support student success.
1. School Focus Areas
2. Scenes from Last Month-Leadership Shout Outs!
3. Important Dates and Reminders
4. Funny Poll of the Month
5. Counselor's Connection
⚓ Rock Springs Sailors: Learning, Leading & Growing!
At Rock Springs, we're focused on two important goals: improving bell-to-bell attendance and creating meaningful learning experiences that develop strong students and leaders. Here's how our Sailors are making waves!
🍦 Attendance Ice Cream Wars: The Latest Scoop!
Our Sailors are racing toward an ice cream party! Each week, grade levels with the highest bell-to-bell attendance earn 10 points (one scoop). The first to reach 100 points wins an ICE CREAM PARTY!
Grade - Points - Average Attendance
Kindergarten - 0 -95%
1st Grade - 0 - 91%
2nd Grade - 20 - 98%
3rd Grade - 10 - 97%
4th Grade - 0 - 96%
5th Grade - 20 - 98%
🏆 Second and fifth grades are tied for the lead! Third grade is close behind. Let's cheer on Kindergarten, first, and fourth grades as they work toward their first scoops!
Families, every minute counts! Arriving on time and avoiding unnecessary early checkouts helps students get the most out of every school day.
Every morning matters. Every minute matters. Bell to bell!
🌟 Teaching & Learning: Great Learners, Great Leaders!
Our Sailors are putting learning and leadership into action! Here's what's happening around Rock Springs:
🧥 First Grade: Coats of Kindness
First graders, teachers, and families collected gently used coats for children throughout Lincoln County! This service project taught students the value of generosity, gratitude, and helping others.
Habit 4 – Think Win-Win: Working together makes a difference!
📚 Third Grade: Goals & Growth
Our third graders recently completed their middle-of-year academic check-in, with many improving their scores and reaching personal goals!
Habit 2 – Begin With the End in Mind: Set goals, work hard, and celebrate progress!
🚗 Car Rider Line: Smooth Sailing!
Our efforts to reduce car rider recalls are paying off! Students are watching for their names and heading promptly to dismissal, helping our car rider line move faster and more safely.
Habit 1 – Be Proactive: Responsibility keeps things running smoothly!
🍎 Teachers: Better Together!
Our grade-level teachers collaborate weekly to plan engaging lessons, review student progress, and find creative ways to support every learner.
Habit 6 – Synergize: Great ideas grow through teamwork!
💙 Student Council: Little Leaders, BIG Impact!
Our fourth- and fifth-grade Student Council members are making a difference through service!
October: Designed, decorated, and staffed a Trunk or Treat booth for our school community.
Placemats with a Purpose: Partnering with K–1 students to create cheerful placemats for local senior living residents.
Spoons of Thankfulness: Helping younger students create gratitude spoons to inspire meaningful family conversations and traditions.
Habits 4 & 6 – Think Win-Win & Synergize: Leadership is about teamwork, kindness, and serving others!
⚓ Every Sailor. Every Day. Every Opportunity.
Every goal achieved, challenge overcome, and act of kindness shared helps our Sailors grow into confident learners and compassionate leaders.
At Rock Springs, leadership isn't just something we teach—it's something we LIVE!
Scenes from Last Month! Leader in Me Shout Outs!
1st Grade Sharpens the Saw and Synergizes!
First graders in Mrs. Kraushaar's class had a blast at the Fun Run while Sharpening Their Saw (taking care of their minds and bodies) by getting in some exercise! They also learned that running can be more fun with friends by your side!
3rd Grade Learns to Lead Habit Huddles!
Mrs. Diaz' class practices their leadership by learning to lead their classmates in discussions during lessons! This is a great way to practice patience! We love seeing our leaders in action!
4th Grade Student Council and Kindergarten Make Placemats!
4th Grade Student Council members got to visit Mrs. Buckley's kindergarten class to make placemats with a purpose! These placemats will be laminated and delivered to a local Senior Citizen home to give residents something bright and cheerful to see as well as a reminder that they have been thought of! This kindness project teaches our students that doing something for others can not only make someone else happy, but it helps lift their own spirits as well!
Important Dates and Reminders!
- Tuesday, November 3: No School, Teacher Workday
- Wednesday, November 11: No School, Veterans Day
- Thursday, November 12: Bedtime Stories and Book Fair Grand Opening!
- Friday, November 13-20: Book Fair Shopping Days
- Tuesday, November 17: 5th Grade Field Trip to Lincoln County School of Technology
- Monday, November 23: Rock Springs Spelling Bee (4th and 5th Grade Only)
- Monday, November 23: Progress Reports
- Tuesday, November 24: Kindergarten Field Trip to the Green Room
- November 25-27: Thanksgiving Holidays, No School
- Tuesday, December 1: Tree Lighting PTO
- Thursday, December 3: 4th Grade Field Trip to Hart Square
- December 7-11: Santa Shop PTO
- Tuesday, December 15: School Wide BINGO (reward from Fun Run) at 1:30
- December 21-January 5: Winter Holidays
Last Month's Funny Poll Results!
79% of voters believe the Nightmare Before Christmas is a HALLOWEEN MOVIE!! Vote below in November's Poll!
NOVEMBER FUNNY POLL OF THE MONTH!
What is the BEST Thanksgiving meal food?
⚓ Counselor Connection: The Hidden Dangers Behind the Screen
What Every K–5 Parent Needs to Know About Internet Safety
Did you know that some of the biggest online dangers for children can be hiding inside their favorite games and apps and they DON'T need a phone to access them? According to the FBI and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), online predators can use gaming platforms, social media, and private messaging to build relationships with children, sometimes pretending to be another child. Platforms parents should be especially aware of include Roblox, Discord, Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, Fortnite, and apps with private chat features. Predators may offer virtual gifts, gaming currency, compliments, or friendship to gain a child's trust before requesting personal information, photos, or private conversations. NCMEC reported approximately 1.4 million reports of online enticement in 2025, a troubling reminder that online exploitation is a real concern. These platforms are not all equally dangerous, and most users are not predators, but even seemingly innocent games can create opportunities for unsafe interactions.
For elementary-aged children, unrestricted internet access is not recommended. The American Academy of Pediatrics' 2026 guidance emphasizes that healthy screen time is about more than counting minutes. It means choosing age-appropriate, high-quality content, protecting sleep, encouraging physical activity, and prioritizing face-to-face relationships. For school-aged children, approximately 1–2 hours of recreational screen time per day may be a reasonable starting point, depending on individual needs and family routines—not a universal requirement. Parents should keep devices in shared family spaces, disable communication with strangers, review gaming friends and messages, use parental controls, and avoid devices in bedrooms overnight. Remember, an app marketed toward children is not automatically safe for unsupervised use.
This week's family challenge: Take 10 minutes to explore your child's digital world together! Ask: “Who do you talk to when you're playing games?” “Has anyone online ever asked you to keep a secret?” “What would you do if someone asked for a picture or personal information?” Remind your child that they can always come to you without fear of punishment if something online makes them uncomfortable. Our goal isn't to raise children who fear technology, but children who know how to navigate it safely—with parents guiding them every step of the way.
