Rockridge School District

Our JH/HS Kitchen Witches served a Halloween spread for lunch Monday. The kids enjoyed Swine Sandwich (Pork BBQ), Spooky Spuds (cheesy potatoes), Eek Slush Cup (Strawberry/Mango Slush), & Spooktacular Bar (pumpkin bar). Thanks for a Ghostly Meal!!

Congratulations to RHS Social Studies Teacher Mrs. Brandee Neece, who was honored today by the RIROE as October Employee of the Month! She is pictured with RIROE Staff Jacob Smithers & Leslie Brose.

Mrs. Meyer received the Teacher of the Month Award at AES for the month of October through the ROE. Mrs. Meyer has taken on a new role as our Social and Emotional Learning Teacher! We are so proud of you and the work you have done!

Hello! Just wanted to send a reminder of the altered schedule for next week. Tuesday October 31st - 11:30 Dismissal Wednesday November 1st - 1:30 Dismissal Thursday November 2nd - 1:30 Dismissal Friday November 3rd - No School We look forward to seeing parents at our Parent Teacher Conferences on November 1st and 2nd from 3:00 to 8:00. Thanks, Rockridge School District

The Rockridge Elementary PTO would like to invite you to join the staff on November 6th for dinner at McDonald's in Milan! See the image for more details.

Hello! As people received their items, we had others asking to open our shop back up! There is great stuff in here for everyone! Feel free to check it out. Please note - the items ship upon the completion of the shop. Items will be in your hands for the holidays. https://andalusiaelementry23.itemorder.com/ Thanks for the support! Taylor

Hello! PTO meets tonight at 6:00 at Taylor Ridge. Childcare will be available! Thank you!

The Boosters will have Playoff Shirt Orders available for pickup on Tue Oct 24 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm in the NORTH GYM LOBBY. Please come in the Unit Office Entrance at the north end since we have a JH Band Concert that evening in the South Gym.

Rockridge Football will play at Westville High School on Saturday, October 28th at 2pm.

The Rockets will learn their playoff fate Saturday night. Tune in to WRMJ 102.3 FM, wrmj.com, & the WRMJ app from 7-10 pm or stream on the NFHS Network from 8-9 pm. The IHSA Playoff show will also air on KGCW-26 on a tape delay at 10:00 pm.

Are you looking for a way to earn some extra money? We are Hiring Substitutes!

8th Grade Washington, DC/New York City Trip: With your help, we have collected 150 pairs of shoes! We are still in need of your continued support and your old shoes. Gather pairs of shoes that you’ve outgrown, are out of style, or out of season. Please ask your neighbors and/or co-workers to do the same. These shoes will help support our program as well as individuals in developing nations like Ghana, Haiti and Cambodia. Connect with Mrs. Raes (mraes@rr300.org or 309-793-8040) to get them picked up, or you can drop them off at any Rockridge school. Remember, every pair that you collect helps. Thank you for all your support for this educational trip!

Preschool visited Shady Knoll Farm this morning! They had a tour of the farm, fed the animals (cows, goats, donkeys), did a corn maze, and picked their own pumpkins off the vine! What Fall fun to be had!

PTO, Missy Myers, and Capturing Fireflies Photography are hosting Winter Mini-Sessions! Please use the following link to sign-up! First come, first serve. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D48A9AE2AA0F4C07-45084392-rockridge

We are hiring at Taylor Ridge. If you are interested please contact Jessica Bollman!

Students took a tour of the Local 145 Electricians union hall, and they got to try their hand at bending conduit!

The Marching Rockets did an AWESOME job at the Rocky Showcase tonight!

Congratulations Gryffyn Myers for being awarded the 7th grade student of the month award! She is the daughter of Missy and Kristen Myers. She has two older sisters Rori and Edy who attend Rockridge High School and an older brother, Vaughn who is a Rockridge graduate. Outside of school Gryffyn likes art, reading, snakes, rocks and sewing. While at school she participates in several activities; including Choir, Band, Speech Club, Art Club, and Student Council. Her favorite subject in school is Literature. Her favorite food to eat is quiche. Her favorite book is the Percy Jackson series. Her favorite memory thus far this year is eating lunch with her friends and making jokes. People would say that her top three qualities are that she is intelligent, kind, and witty. She looks up to her brother Vaughn because he is strong and confident. Gryffyn had the honor of participating in the Junior Olympics for javelin, shot put, and discus as well as being an All-State participant. In the future Gryffyn would like to pursue a career in Herpetology to study reptiles and amphibians. A few notes from her teachers: Mrs. Weller- “Gryffyn always has a smile on her face, and it brightens the room. Her character is admirable, to say the least! Gryffyn is always attentive in class, shares outstanding thoughts, and cares about her education. I appreciate Gryffyn's positive attitude, work ethic, compassion, and her willingness to lend a hand to anyone.” Mrs. Stanforth- “Gryffyn comes to class each day with such a positive attitude about learning new things! She volunteers often and has very insightful and caring things to share with her classmates. Another thing that I greatly admire about her is the respect she shows towards everyone here at school. In addition to all of these wonderful character traits, Gryffyn is a strong reader and writer in her language arts classes!” Mrs. Rowe- “Gryffyn is such a joy to have in class. She is an excellent student, but her character stands out even more. She is one of the most creative and unique students I have ever had and always stays true to herself. She does what is right at all times and is not influenced by others. I love the attention she gives in class. She is always watching me and listening, even if the lesson leans towards the boring side. The only negative thing I have to say about Gryffyn concerns her love for snakes. Snakes are gross, Gryffin. :) I can not wait to see what the future holds for her. Whatever it is, it will be amazing!” Mr. O- “Gryffyn is one of the hardest working students in the choir. She is always working hard to be the best singer she can be. She recently auditioned for the ILMEA Junior Treble Choir which involved recording herself singing three skills and two songs by herself with no piano! She comes in with a smile and brings a positive energy to the room when she enters!” Mr. Walker- “Gryffyn is an outstanding member of the 7th and 8th grade band. She is a constant force of positivity in the group. She plays the tuba, which can be a challenging instrument for a student that age to handle, but she's doing it very well. Gryffyn comes from a family with a long history of success in our music program, and I'm sure Gryffyn will be no exception to this.”

PE Clothes Online Store - Now open through 11:59 pm Sun Oct 22 https://rockridgepewinter2023.itemorder.com/

The Rockets have qualified for the @IHSA_IL Football Playoffs! The Boosters have Playoff Shirts now on sale at https://stores.inksoft.com/rockridgestate/shop/home The store closes at 11:59 pm Mon Oct 16 so order today!