2024-2025 school supply list for RFJSHS Grades 7 & 8: https://5il.co/2orud
2024-2025 school supply list for Rocky Ford Elementary - Grades K-6: https://5il.co/2orue
We emailed a communications survey to our families and staff this morning in hopes of learning how to better meet your needs, and to see what we are doing well. Emails were sent to the addresses we have on file, so if you didn't receive one, please confirm that your contact information is up-to-date, or that your inbox isn't filtering it to spam. We look forward reading your responses on the survey!
If you are interested in reading an update, and viewing a few photos, of the PK-12 Addition/Renovation construction project, please use the link below.
https://5il.co/2ofr9
Please use the link below to see the most recent drone video of the PK-12 Addition/Renovation construction project. (June 2024)
https://youtu.be/P2m1lmhTdTQ
Mini Meloneer Cheer Camp registration is now open! Please see the flyer for details and registration information.
The BOE meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm can be viewed using the following link: https://youtube.com/live/tmUOYm1Snr4?feature=share
All Parents/Guardians, ALL incoming 6th graders for the 2024-25 school year will need their Tdap vaccine and all incoming kindergarten students will need their completed vaccines, before the first day of school August 12th. If you need to file an immunization exemption you may do so at https://cdphe.colorado.gov/school-required-vaccine-exemptions, this form needs to be filled out yearly and is due before August 12, 2024. Any questions please call the school nurse at 719-254-7681
*WPS* We would like to thank the community for showing up today and helping find a use for so many things. Since we got cleaned out today, we will NOT be open for the community tomorrow, 6/4, as nothing is left. Thank you again!!
Registration is now open for Summer Basketball Camp!
Who: Boys and Girls grades 3-6
When: Session 1: July 1-3 or Session 2: July 8-10 from 12:30-3:30pm
Where: RFJSHS Melon Dome
Coached By: Former Meloneer and accredited college basketball player Abigail Snyder
Price: $50 per student/per session
Click the following link for the registration form:
https://forms.gle/kHwp7Qm4rq11BSG17
BOE Agenda for Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm
*WPS* FREE ITEMS, NOTHING FOR SALE!! Staff have been cleaning out, and there are a lot of items too good to throw away. The community is welcome to come and take items in the gym, such as books, games, educational activities, etc. There is no furniture at this time. WPS will be open for the public on 6/3, Monday 9 am-3 pm, and 6/4, Tuesday 9 am-2 pm.
RF Elementary: Parent Engagement Winners this year! $100 RF Food Market: Cheris Cockrum & Hunter Johnson, 32' TV: Michael Ortega & Destiny Garcia, $50 Family Dollar: Adrian Lopez & Trent Schweizer, $50 WalMart : Avery Wainer & Alexandra Ochoa, $25 WalMart: Aaleyah Cox & Joel Rosales, $25 Subway: Analiyah Abeyta & Quincy Krepel, $25 Sonic: Brynlee Cornelius-Leija & Tony Mahar, Slip n' Slide: Andrue Ornelas & Alex Caltzonzin, Bike: Cian-Joe Johnson & Emily Ornelas. We thank all of you and your families for your support this year!
*WPS* Parents, your student's report card was sent home with them today. Please be sure to check their backpack. Please call the school with any questions 719-254-7681.
**WPS and JIS** Parents, if your child has an inhaler or meds at school, they will be sent home on Thursday, May 30th. If your student will not be at school that day, the inhalers and medicine need to be picked up before Friday, May 31st or they will be disposed of. If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse at either building.
**JIS** Jefferson Intermediate Awards Assembly will be held on Thursday, May 30th beginning at 8:30am. The assembly will be held outside by the south gym wall. All family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. Seating is limited, so please feel free to bring your own chair. If you have any questions, please contact the school.
RFJSHS wants your input!! We have a few short questions we would love you to answer. This information is used for planning so we can best support your students. Thank you for taking these few moments to complete.
English:
https://forms.gle/tzLeKi6SkfY1qBvu9
Como parte de nuestro proceso continuo de mejoras, y en conexión con los requerimientos de Titulo 1. ¡Nosotros estamos buscando sus comentarios! Por Favor tome unos minutos para responder a las siguientes cuatro preguntas.
Spanish:
https://forms.gle/EkgwNgiNBynZGbn5A
**WPS and JIS** Field Day for both buildings is next week. JIS Field Day is 5/28 (5th & 6th grade start at 8:30am and 3rd & 4th grade start at 12:30pm) and WPS Field Day is 5/29 (Events start at 9:30am for all students). Family and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please remember that if you take your child out of school for lunch or any other reason, they MUST be signed out at the office. If they return and are not signed back in, they will be marked as absent, unexcused. If you have any questions, please contact the schools.
Animal Science students held their yearly Burger Bash on May 21st. This is the Grand Finale to Meat Science Boot Camp and the Animal Science course. Each student created a burger in hopes of winning 1st place in the Burger Bash. This year, ten students shared their creations with judge, Mr. Sean Mc Names (RFJSHS Asst. Principal and Athletic Director). Cayson Van Dyk served as Grill Master. Marlena Griesse, Youth Development Specialist and Animal Science Instructor, Teresa Walz work together throughout the year to give students many hands-on experiences. Winners of the 2024 Burger Bash were: 1st Place: Hansel (Omar) Ocana with his burger The Grid-Iron. 2nd Place went to Haylee Encinias with her Bacon BBQ Bliss Burger. 3rd Place was Deagan Bryson with his burger aptly named The Firecracker. People's Choice Award went to Nayoka Torrez with her delicious American Meats Italian Burger. Burgers were judged for appearance, creativity, flavor, presentation, and their written burger description. Other students and their burger creations were: Quianna Ruiz - The Masterpiece, Hazen Bamber - Bucking Bull Burger, Ashlynn Hancock - The Ultimate Homestyle Country Burger, Cruz Vallejos - Beast of the Southeast Burger, Kalysta Mason - Maneater Burger and Deja Warman - Burger Paradise.
L-R: Haylee Encinias, Nayoka Torrez, Deagan Bryson, Hansel (Omar) Ocana, Sean Mc Names, and Marlena Griesse.
The BOE meeting scheduled for tonight at 7:00pm can be viewed using the following link: https://youtube.com/live/5G6bhCzj4Fg?feature=share