Rockingham County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, September 30 due to flooding in parts of the county.
In science, 5th grade students painted Earth models to represent the four layers of the Earth.
This week our fourth graders ended their Virginia Studies unit on the regions of Virginia by making topographical maps of our state with salt dough. We are so impressed with the way the students captured the various geographical features of our state. We can't wait to add color and notes to each region next week!
Ms. Miller's class explored amphibians and reptiles this week! Students teamed up to read, write, and share their discoveries about these amazing creatures.
Ms. Brooks’ class got to practice their skip counting skills using the Dash robots. They had so much fun racing their peers by solving different problems and coding the robots.
Our butterfly finally emerged from its chrysalis and we were ready to release it into its natural habitat. Ms. Brooks’ class has had fun watching the caterpillar grow and develop through the life cycle.
2nd grade classes practiced skip counting in the STEM lab this week and got to program the dash robots to move when they got correct answers. Everyone had a lot of fun!
Ms. Cramer’s 2nd grade class watched a monarch butterfly hatch. It was an amazing experience! Students waved goodbye as the butterfly flew off to its new adventure.
Meet our Staff! What makes MVES a special place? Our specials teachers. Meet Mrs. Botkin (PE), Mrs. Enke (Music), Mr. Harris (PE), Mrs. Schiffres (Librarian), and Mrs. Shaffer (Art).
MVES has students from over 18 countries. On September 15th-October 15th, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexico's Independence Day (September 16th). In observance of these dates, students, and staff, dressed in cultural attire from our Latin American countries.
Meet our Staff! "It takes a special teacher to hear what a child can't say." Meet our wonderful Special Education teachers; Ms. Odartei-Laryea, Mrs. Trost, Mrs. Dillishaw, Mrs. Carte, Ms. Amison, Ms. Waters, Mrs. Ireland, Ms. Lantz, and Mrs. Haygood.
Meet or Staff! Our fifth grade teachers, Mrs. Caffo, Mrs. Deputy, and Mrs. Layman, prepare our students for their next journey by encouraging them to become independent thinkers, while making their last year in elementary school a fun learning experience.
Meet our Staff! School Counselors, Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Langridge; are our caring, hard-working, dedicated, difference makers.
Kindergarten color week has been so much fun! On blue day we painted with blue water color paint and revealed a fun hidden surprise- our name! On yellow day we played outside at recess with Mr. Miller. On orange day we experimented with red and yellow paint and discovered that when you mix the two, you get orange!
Meet our Staff! Ms. Miller, Mrs. French and Mr. White, Changing the world, one THIRD grader at a time.
Mrs. Pequignot and Mrs. May's class celebrating shapes and colors.
Are you curious about STEM and science activities in our schools? Today, host Katie LaPira chats with Tammy Stone, the Science, STEM, and Challenge Supervisor for Rockingham County Public Schools. Tammy shares exciting insights into the hands-on learning experiences of RCPS students.
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Dear Parents & Families,
We're thrilled to introduce a new feature in our district app called Rooms! This platform is designed for seamless communication between staff and families, making it easier than ever to stay informed about school updates and activities.
As we roll out this new tool, we're starting with a small group of teachers, all spring sports coaches, and our Middle School and High School Principals.
While not all staff members will immediately transition to using Rooms as their primary communication tool, we're moving in that direction and aim to have full implementation by the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year.
Stay tuned for more information and resources as we continue the rollout. Effective communication is essential to our school community's success, and we're excited to embark on this journey with you through Rooms!
The second of the Six Pillars is "Respect". Follow the Golden Rule. Be accepting of differences. Be courteous to others. Deal peacefully with anger, insults, and disagreements.
When we show respect to others, it helps them feel valued and important. Congratulations to Anna Paradise and Garret Moyers from Mountain View Elementary School, nominated for the Brittany Lam - Kelly Coggsdale Character Counts Award winners. #CharacterCountsWeek
Next week, RCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will be celebrating Farm to School Week by featuring local meats, fruits and vegetables on our menus. Our menu will include: locally raised ground beef from GlenDor Farms in Harrisonburg, freshly harvested potatoes from Valley Farming in Dayton, bibb-style lettuce from Portwood Gardens in Dayton, apples from Showalter's Orchard in Timberville, and sweet potatoes from Hanover. Our high schools will also be featuring pork bratwurst this month from Bakers Pork in Mount Jackson.
Additionally, RCPS FNS is participating in the Crunch Heard 'Round the Commonwealth on Thursday, October 5, 2023. This is a Virginia-wide initiative to increase awareness of Virginia's Farm to School programs. Join us in your school's cafeteria to take a "crunch" out of a Virginia grown apple to make some noise for farm to school!
Join us for Episode 7 of RCPS Community Partners Cafe podcast! 🎧 Are you a parent or caregiver navigating the new school year with an elementary school child? Lindsey Bateman, an RCPS elementary guidance counselor, has some fantastic tips and tricks to share! 🌟 Learn how to help your child handle school transitions, emotions, and socialization. Lindsey's insights on identifying and addressing emotions can make a world of difference during these times of change.
Remember, families are the first teachers, and we can empower our children throughout the school year. 🏆 Tune in for practical advice that you can start using today!
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