Summer Reading Options

RBES will participate in TOME Club for the 2018-19 school year for grades 3rd, 4th, and 5th. TOME will replace Battle of the Books. TOME Club offers a variety of competitions throughout the school year including digital scrapbooks, book trailers, poetry, book reviews, essays, app creation, service projects as well as a book battle competition.  Competitions also include team, and individual competitions. There are six books on the “It List” from which all competitions will be based. If your child is interested in participating, it is encouraged that they begin reading the books on the list over the summer. For more information go to http://www.tomesociety.org/

Outside In by Jennifer Bradbury

Tentacle and Wing by Sarah Porter

The Emperor’s Riddle by Kat Zhang

The Royal Rabbits of London  by Santa Montefiore & Simon Sebag Montefiore

The Wizards of Once by Cressida Cowell

WishTree by Katherine Applegate 

History Museum Details

This is a friendly reminder that our 4th grade History Museum will take place this Thursday, May 17, from 8:30 - 10:00 am. Parents are welcome and encouraged to come browse the museum!

Students should bring a change of clothes for after the museum since they will have recess and activity as normal.

Please let us know if you have any questions! We look forward to an awesome day celebrating history!  

Relay For Life Details - April 20

RBES's location for tonight's relay is #23.  It is on the home side of Oconee County's track.  The schedule for tonight's Relay for Life at OCHS is as follows:

6:00 - Opening Ceremonies

6:30 - Survivor Lap

6:40 - Team Lap

7:00 - Relay Song

7:05 - NOHS Jazz Band

7:30 - Jazzercise

8:00 - Band/Performance Games

8:45 - Awards

9:00 - Luminaria Ceremony

9:20 - Band/Performance

9:30 - School Games

11:00 - DJ Plays Filler & Line Dance Songs

11:45 - Last Lap

12:00 - Closing Ceremony

We hope to see everyone there!

Field Day T-Shirts

We are excited to be selling t-shirts for our 2018 Field Day! All proceeds will go towards funding field day and new P.E. equipment.

Please fill out the form completely and return it along with payment to the school. If you have more than one child please fill out separate forms. Please make checks payable to RBES!

DEADLINE TO RETURN is next Friday, April 27, 2018.

                                                 

Milestones Testing Schedule

Milestones Testing will take place the week of April 30. Please see the schedule below:

Monday, April 30: Milestones Practice Testing
Tuesday, May 1: ELA Part - 1 8:00 am
Wednesday, May 2: ELA Parts 2 & 3 - 8:00 am
Thursday, May 3: Math Part 1 - 8:00 am
Friday, May 4: Math Part 2 - 8:00 am 

Your child's teacher will be in touch soon regarding Milestones treats for the classroom!

MAP Testing - Last Round!

MAP Testing for the final round of this school year will take place the week of April 16 and May 7! Below is the schedule:

Monday, April 16: Reading MAP 8:00 am
Thursday, April 19: Math MAP 10:00 am
Thursday, May 10: Language Arts MAP 8:00 am

Children's Author Mez Blume - Coming Soon!

Dear Parents,

Children's Author Mez Blume is coming soon to visit with 2nd-5th grade students at Rocky Branch Elementary School! If you weren't yet able to order Blume's bestselling mystery novel Katie Watson and the Painter's Plot, the pre-order deadline has been extended to Friday, March 23. 

Mez Blume will be personally signing all pre-ordered books for students on the day of her school visit (Friday, March 30). Mez is also an engaging speaker who connects with students and inspires young readers! To make sure your child gets an autographed copy, please send payment ($10 for each book) with your child, indicating your child's name, teacher's name, and amount enclosed on the envelope. Checks can be made payable to Mary Elizabeth Blume. 

                           Thank you!