Knightly News: March 6, 2022

News from the Principal

I was very proud to be at the Board of Education meeting Thursday evening where Rockwood Valley was recognized by our Board and Dr. Ricker. Along with Chesterfield Elementary, Crestview Middle School, and Wildwood Middle School, Rockwood Valley is ranked within the top 2% of schools in the nation by US News and World Report. This achievement is the direct result of the strong partnership we share with our families and community. We are proud of the community we serve and the success of our students because of the work we do together. 

Within the work, we do in our schools, social and emotional learning is an important part of the educational experience.  During the week of March 28 - April 1, students will be asked to complete an online questionnaire that encourages them to reflect on their own mindsets, experiences and approaches with learning.  These questions help us to check in with our students to ensure they feel connected to our school and we are meeting their social emotional needs.

The information that is collected in the questionnaire will be shared with your child’s school and teachers to guide the work that we do as a school and district (will not be used as part of their grade or academic record).  For a complete list of questions, please visit our website, https://www.rsdmo.org/Page/5488.

The survey is voluntary and students can feel free to skip any question or choose not to complete the survey.  If you do not want your child to complete the survey, please notify Mrs. Beth Ruta, assistant principal, rutabeth@rsdmo.org by March 15, 2022.

With much gratitude,

Karen Hedrick, Ed.D. 

Announcements

Progress Monitoring:  Infinite Campus is a great tool to monitor students’ assignments and grades. Progress grades are currently posted and the third quarter ends on Friday, March 18. Regularly accessing Infinite Campus and having a conversation with your child about their progress supports overall student success and helps keep open lines of communication between you and your child about how they are doing in school. 

PSO Trivia Knight:  Don't wait, sign up now for RVMS's Trivia Knight, Knights Through the Decades!  Online Registration is now OPEN! This FREE event for our students is a school tradition and we are BACK in person. On Friday, March 11 the doors open at 6:30pm, trivia is 7:00p-9:00p. The theme this year is "Knights Through the Decades". There will be prizes for best dressed and decorated tables, plus lots of door prizes! 

Tables can seat up to 10 students.  If a student doesn't have a team, that's ok!  PSO will pair individual students with a fun table of kids!

Student's can pick up an informational flier in the school office, or you can print one here.

Upcoming Events

Mon, 3/7: PSO Meeting, 9:30am

Wed, 3/9: Knights of the Round Table 6th Grade Ceremony, 7pm

Thurs, 3/10: Knights of the Round Table 7th Grade Breakfast, 8am

Thurs, 3/10: Knights of the Round Table 8th Grade Breakfast, 8:45am

Fri, 3/11: Fun Food Friday

Fri, 3/11: Trivia Night, 6:30pm

Sun, 3/13: Daylight Saving Time begins

Fri, 3/18: Third Quarter Ends

3/19-3/27: No School - Spring Break

Mon, 3/28: School Resumes

Thurs, 3/31: 6 Black Day Camp

Fri, 4/1: 6 Red Day Camp