While studying Egypt the 6th grade students made bookmarks out of papyrus paper and wrote their names in hieroglyphics. The students also got to make Death Masks. Thank you to the Rockridge Foundation for buying the supplies for these hand on learning experiences!
The Rockridge FFA Alumni invites you to a fun evening of trivia on February 1st, 2025 at the Reynolds American Legion. The doors open at 5:30pm, and trivia begins at 6:00 pm. There will also be a 50/50 raffle, basket raffle, and silent auction.
Tables are $150 for 8 people or $20 per person. Please reach out to Kirsten Deloian at kdeloian@rr300.org OR text Christy Reid at 309-795-0180 to reserve your table.
Proceeds will support Rockridge FFA Alumni scholarships and Rockridge FFA members! If you are interested in supporting this fundraiser through an item or basket donation, please reach out to the contacts listed above!
Part 2.... Everyone did a great job on their 6th grade Mesopotamia projects!
While learning about Mesopotamia, the 6th grade student wrote their initials in cuneiform on clay tablets and made their own project to share with the class. Some projects included building a ziggurat, making a game board, making an alphabet book or an invention from Mesopotamia.
More photos of our 7th grade students at Finance Park!
A huge THANK YOU to the ROCKRIDGE FOUNDATION! Through a grant, they helped provide 7th grade students with a field trip to Finance Park on December 9. During this trip, students were given a "persona" that they then had to create a budget for. This include paying utility bills, student loans, grocery shopping, investing and saving, among many other things. Most students left the simulation with a greater appreciation for their parents, and they found out just how expensive kids are! Thank you also to the parents who volunteered. This could not have been done without you.
Andalusia 3rd, 4th and 5th graders will be performing Tuesday at 1:30 and 6:00. Please choose to attend one performance to see what your students have been working on in music.
Here is the link to live stream tonight's JH Band and Choir Concert: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/rockridge-high-school-taylor-ridge-il/evt062c623aa5
At the beginning of the year, 6th-grade Social Studies students were digging up artifacts in an archaeology project. Thank you to the Rockridge Schools Foundation for purchasing the artifacts.
Earlier this year, 6th-grade Social Studies students enjoyed digging for artifacts while learning about prehistory. Thank you, Rockridge Schools Foundation!
Be sure to place your holiday order to support the Rockridge Boosters!🎄
The order deadline has been extended to Dec 4!
https://stores.inksoft.com/RockridgeHoliday/shop/home
Congratulations to Mr. Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger for being honored today as one of the RIROE Employees of the Month. Mr. O does an amazing job with all of our choir activities. Last week alone he presented our Veterans' Day Assembly and the Fall Show Choir Concert while also assisting with preparations for our Fall Play and the upcoming Holiday Concerts. Curtis also serves as the President of the Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA), which means he devotes extra time to leading music educators and conducting district festivals across the state. He is a tireless advocate for the Arts in our school district!
The Junior High Speech Team represented Rockridge at the IESA contest in Geneseo. Every team delivered an impressive performance.
Today is School Board Member Appreciation Day in Illinois. The Rockridge School District is indebted to the seven members of our community who volunteer their time to serve our district! Thank you for your dedication and commitment to our students & staff! #ThankABoardMember
