The Eagle’s Eye
Rock Creek Valley Elementary School
5121 Russett Road, Rockville, MD 20853
(301) 460-2195 Fax (301) 460-2196
April 24, 2015
Catherine Jasperse, Principal
Julia Bialeski, Assistant Principal
Principal’s Message
It’s hard to believe that the end of the school year is less than 2 months away. Although I will
not be at Rock Creek Valley ES next year, I am still working with staff to make plans for the start
of the coming school year, including: ordering materials, beginning our annual strategic
planning for school improvement, and making preliminary class placements. In early June,
teachers will meet together to begin this process of articulation by making class placements for
the coming school year. As always, we value parent input in this process so that we can
consider all aspects of students’ performance, personalities, and learning styles when we make
class placements. I invite you to share your input by filling out the attached parent input form
and returning it. You can do this by hand and send it back to school with your child, or you can
do this electronically and send it directly to me via email at
[email protected]. I also want you to know that I am available to meet with
you privately, or speak to you by phone, if there are personal or sensitive issues that you feel
we should be aware of when making preliminary class placement decisions. So, please share
your input – we value your perspective!
RCV Yard Sale
Back by popular demand we are holding another Yard Sale! See flier below for the sign up sheet and
details.
Buy discounted Hershey Park tickets and support the 5th grade! Save up to 40% off!
The weather is warming up and it is time to think about getting out of the house. What could be more
fun than Hershey Park?!
You can save up to 40% off on Summer 2015 Hershey Park tickets by buying them in advance from the
Rock Creek Valley ES 5th grade class to help support their end-of-the-year activities.
Regular tickets (ages 9-54) are only $38.00 each and Jr/Sr tickets (ages 3-8 or 55-59) are $31.00
each. This is a substantial savings--the gate prices are usually $62.80 and $40.80, respectively. Senior
Plus and meal tickets are also available. Tickets are valid on any regular operating day during the 2015
Summer Season. The order form and informational flyer were sent home a few weeks ago. If you lost
yours, they can also be found in the front office or can be obtained from Janet Cyr
([email protected]) or Mrs. Keeter ([email protected]).
Orders with full payment must be received in the RCV front office no later than April 24th, but early
orders are appreciated. Tickets will be available for distribution by May 18th. Please contact Janet Cyr
at [email protected] or Mrs. Keeter at [email protected] if you need more information.
New Girl Scout Troop in Rockville!S ee flier below for details.
Spring Yard Sale
at
Rock Creek Valley
Spring Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, May 9th, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. –
12:00 noon
We are renting out tables to individuals in the community.
There will also be an RCV table for donated items.
Proceeds from this table will go directly to the school.
Tables will rent for $20.00. Tables will be set up in the front parking lot. If
it rains, we will bring the yard sale indoors. If you would like to participate
please fill out the attached information and make a check payable to RCV for
$20.00 per table. Your table will be reserved for you on Saturday,
May 9th. You may begin setting up as early as 7:00 a.m.
Proceeds from the Table Rentals and the RCV Table will help support and
defray costs of student programs and activities.
Reservations will be accepted until Friday, May 8th, 2014 or until all tables
are reserved. We have 40 tables available, so it will be on a first come, first
served basis.
Name: ________________
______________
Phone Number ___________
___________________
Number of Tables _________
__________________
Total amount of the check/cash:_______
______________
New Girl Scout Troop in Rockville!
First meeting April 23rd 6:45 - 7:45 pm
At Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary School
in the art room
Open to girls in 3rd – 5th grade from all
neighborhood schools.
Can’t wait to see you there!
(for more information, contact [email protected])
Student Information Profile for Articulation Meetings
Student’s Name: ___________________________________________
Current Teacher(s):______________________ Current
Grade:______
1. What do you feel has been one of the most successful experiences for your child
this year?
2. Do you have any concerns with your child’s instructional program this year? If
so, how can we improve your child’s instructional program in the coming year?
3. What do you feel are your child’s strengths socially and in what areas might your
child need some support? Also, are there specific/unique peer relationships that
you feel staff should be aware of when making tentative class placements?
4. What type of teaching styles and interactions (with both adults and peers) do you
believe provide the best support for your child’s learning?
5. Please describe what you feel would be the ideal type of communication
(frequency, content, and modality) between you and your child’s teacher in the
coming year.
6. Are you interested and available to volunteer in your child’s classroom next year?
If so, when and how often?
Please use the reverse side for any additional comments and input you would like to share.