An announcement from Rocky Ford School District: Another high school student tested positive for COVID and it is apparent that others are experiencing symptoms and would be considered “probable” cases. Therefore, some students are being required to quarantine and all RFJSHS 9th-12th grade students will be on remote learning starting on 5.3.21 through 5.11.21. (7th and 8th grade will remain on their hybrid schedule for the time being.) Students will return to in person learning on 5.12.21. This is an effort to protect the health of staff and students and will hopefully protect our ability to have a “normal” graduation. Students that are not quarantined may still go to track and baseball practice, since they are outside activities.
Washington Primary school recognizes students for Student of the Week. For the week of April 26, 2021 we recognized students demonstrating perseverance!
Way to go...
Madeline Armstrong, Lovella Harmon and Darien Trujillo
Washington Primary Students were recognized for Perseverance.
These are the students of the week for April 19, 2021
Piper Graffam and Eylenna Cook
Not pictured: Mo Gonzalez-Aleman
Kindergarten Round-Up Information
Menu for the week of April 26th
RFJSHS Juniors: You are invited to a GEAR UP Financial Aid 101 Zoom hosted by My Colorado Journey Wednesday, April 28, at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Zoom link is https://highered-colorado-gov.zoom.us/j/87937742348?pwd=bzV0TFVzZStkM1JMRnc3bExQcThnZz09 Passcode 887861
RFSD Parents / Guardians,
With the increase of COVID infection rates in the Arkansas Valley area, we understand that there is an accompanying rise of interest in the available COVID testing. As a reminder, any Rocky Ford student can be tested for free by contacting Nurse Kim Schroeder.
Nurse Schroeder can schedule appointments for either Monday or Tuesday of this week (April 26 or 27). The BinaxNOW rapid test, which has been approved by Colorado Public Health, is the specific COVID test used by the school district.
Once again, COVID testing is optional and is completely free for Rocky Ford students. To take advantage of this service, simply call one of the schools and ask for Nurse Schroeder to schedule an appointment and then complete the consent form in the following link and bring it with you to the scheduled appointment: https://5il.co/rxd6
While we were unable to create a platform for Musical Performances to occur in-person, we did create some digital versions!! Our students are doing an amazing job under the direction of our new music teacher, Mrs. Montera!! Here are the links so can see every class' performance! I hope you enjoy!
1st Sanchez - https://youtu.be/Gmj0HfP8ugM
1st Trujillo - https://youtu.be/iodcyeGBAw4
1st Viescas - https://youtu.be/iMp2enST-fQ
2nd Case - https://youtu.be/MHwyK9vB3FU
2nd Graham - https://youtu.be/EvMX3_2QwGs
2nd Marlow - https://youtu.be/1WLc_StF9Jo
Kinder Grinstead - https://youtu.be/Nii8uH-dWxU
Kinder Olmedo - https://youtu.be/Y_4jimd9EqQ
Kinder Venem - https://youtu.be/qg-OfcnjSW0
RFHS students: Reserve your yearbook now! Contact Mrs. Muñoz to reserve your copy of the yearbook. This year’s yearbooks are on sale for $35. We only make a few extra over the reserved number so pay now to guarantee your copy. Orders will only be taken until April 30th.
The Lady Meloneer volleyball games at Crowley County School District (April 20, starting at 4:30 pm) are being live-streamed to YouTube. You can watch by searching for the CCSD Video channel or by using this link: https://youtube.com/channel/UC-6_s0fCj73Q1_AQ9kPxfrw
The Washington Primary School Accountability meeting for April is: Tuesday, April 20 @ 6:00pm.
Please use the following link: https://meet.google.com/jaq-upwq-csz
We will debrief the Ice Cream Social and discuss our Needs Assessment. Hope to “see” you there!!
JIS- Starting today 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students will be able to mix cohorts at the grade level recess only.
This morning, we had the privilege of hearing the stories of WWII Veteran Cecil Burner. He also had many photos and pieces of memorabilia for the students to see. Pictured are STAR (Junior ROTC) member Corey Zimmerman beside Mr. Burner.
Menu for the week of April 19th
An individual associated with Ms. Viescas’ first grade class, at Washington Primary School, has tested positive for COVID-19. As a result, Ms. Viescas and her class have been quarantined. Staff and students will return to school on Monday, April 26. If you develop any symptoms, wish to be tested, or have any other concerns, please contact our school nurse, Kim Schroeder at 719-254-7681.
High School Volleyball ladies will be playing in Las Animas this afternoon. We have just been notified that only FOUR SPECTATORS PER ATHLETE will be allowed in to the gym. Please plan for this limit accordingly. Good luck Lady Meloneers!
The Washington Primary School Ice-cream Social is today, April 15 from 5-7pm. Cake walk, silent auction, grabs bags and the cake auction!! Please plan on joining us! If you have not already purchased tickets. They are $2 at the door. See you soon!!
Small Town Project is announcing that they are seeking a youth leader to join their board of directors. Applications are now open and are due on April 30th.
Youth Board members are high school students (Junior turning Senior) who are interested in developing their own leadership by becoming more involved in their community. Through participation on the board, youth leaders learn about many different projects that exist with the help of the Small Town Project. Board members bring back to their school peers and community organizations information they learn through the various volunteer projects and other opportunities for youth, as well as lead our youth committees.
Applicants must be current Juniors in area high schools and will sit on the board through the end of the 2021 school year, through the summer, and through their entire senior year.
Applications can be completed online or a paper application can be emailed, faxed, mailed, or dropped off at the Small Town Project office.
Questions can be directed to Duane Gurule at (719)316-2198 or dgurule@smalltownproject.org.
Youth Board Member Application
https://forms.gle/Jja5T8k5Kpb4Cb6v8
Ice-Cream Social!! The Washington Primary School tradition is able to resume!! The Ice-cream Social will be held THIS THURSDAY, April 15 from 5-7pm. Cake walk, silent auction, grabs bags and the cake auction!! Please plan on joining us! If you have not already purchased tickets. They are $2 at the door. See you soon!!
WPS is recognizing Perseverance as the Character trait for the Month of April.
This week we recognize:
Marcita Carter, Jaxson Carillo, Kaleb Myers and Jayla Marquez
Not Pictured: Luke Fraser
