1 Robert Egly Drive; Rossville, in 46065

The Buzz! February 3, 2017

Rossville ES 1 Robert Egly Drive; Rossville, IN 46065 www.rcsd.k12.in.us T: 765-379-2119 F: 765-379-9236

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Chad Dennison, Principal (Ext. 310)

Tammy Melson, Dean of Students (Ext. 312)

Tammy Hauser, Secretary (Ext. 311)

of 2 Mr. D’s News…..

Mark your calendars now. NO SCHOOL on February 6th and February 20th!

Do you know our corporation improvement goals? While we have many goals we are currently working on, a common goal K-12 is curriculum mapping.

What is curriculum mapping? A process for collecting and recording curriculum-related data that identifies core skills and content taught, processes employed, and assessments used for each subject area and grade level.

Why is curriculum mapping important for RCSD? It will help us focus on standards and skills necessary at each grade level, subject area and life. It will help us be better educators for our students. It will ensure skills are being taught at the right time, practiced, and have a definite point of mastery.

When will RCSD be finished with our curriculum mapping goal? Our action plan has been started, and all mapping should be complete by May 2019.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Dennison.

Jump Rope for Heart!!! Students will be bringing home information for Jump Rope for Heart. This is a choice to participate in this activity to collect sponsors. The last time Rossville Elementary participated in this event, students raised over $8,000. Now that was impressive!!! Ask your child about Jump Rope for Heart. ~Mrs. Mohler

Rossville Elementary Art Show 2017 “We love Art!” Art Show will be held at RES on Thursday, February 9th at 5:00-7:00.

 Every student will have one piece of artwork hung in the RES hallways!

 Grade level winners will be awarded!

 That evening the Rossville Music Boosters will selling walking tacos in the MPR (Cafeteria). Come see our hard work and creativity from art class this year!!! ISTEP+ Testing Part 1 is close! 3rd-5th grade students will be taking part 1 of ISTEP+ testing February 27-March 3rd. The ISTEP+ is the state summative assessment used to measure mastery and growth toward academic standards. Staff and students have been engaged in rigorous lessons throughout the school year preparing students for success. Smoke Detectors work? This information was recently shared with RCSD Staff, and we just wanted to let everyone know that the American Red Cross (and Rossville Fire Department) has a nationwide program for ANYONE living in the United States that provides FREE LITHIUM SMOKE DETECTORS and FREE INSTALLATION. You can setup your installation by calling the American Red Cross at 765-742-6975!