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February 19 - Weekly Update

💸 Step Up For Students Scholarship Submission for 2025-2026 💸
 
Scholarship applications are now open for the 2025-2026 school year for both renewal students and new students. All students must have a renewed scholarship each school year. Visit stepupforstudents.org to submit your renewal. You will need to accept the scholarship on the EMA portal once it is approved. Once your scholarship status is "Awarded", submit your new 2025-2026 award ID at therock.school/scholarship

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Each week, we are selecting an important section from our Parent and Student Handbook to highlight.  This week, please review The Rock School's Sickness Policy on page 34. 
 
SICKNESS POLICY:
If your child shows symptoms of illness, they will be isolated from others, and you will be asked to pick them up promptly. We understand this may disrupt your routine, but it’s essential for protecting the health of our students and staff. 
Your child may return to school when:
  • Fever-free for 24 hours without medication and no other symptoms
  • Incubation period for any communicable disease has passed
  • On antibiotics for at least 24 hours, if required
  • No nits or lice are present
  • No open sores
  • No vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours
  • A doctor’s note confirms any lingering symptoms are not contagious
Thank you for helping us maintain a healthy school environment!
 

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Announcements
📈 Progress Reports  |  Feb 21
This Friday, students in grades 6-12 will receive their latest progress reports via Toddle and email. To better understand your child’s report card, watch this video, where Mrs. Littauer explains how to find and interpret the details. 
Note: We are not currently hosting Toddle Workshops in the Collaboratory, but you are welcome to reach out to your child's teacher or program coordinator for help with the results.
 
🎵 Musical Theatre Auditions for Spring Arts Showcase  |  Feb 19 & 20
This year’s Spring Arts Showcase will feature musical theatre performances, giving TRS students the opportunity to showcase their talents on stage. Auditions will be held in the Performing Arts Studio on Wednesday, February 19, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. and Thursday, February 20, from 3:15 to 5:00 p.m. Students should come prepared to sing, move, and bring their best stage presence.
 
⚾️ TRS Baseball Club  |  Feb 21 @ 5:30p
Come support The Rock Baseball Club on February 21st at 5:30p as they kick off the spring season at Diamond Sports Park. Be ready to cheer on the Lions as they take on the Oak View Panthers!
 
🇮🇱 AYC: Am Yisrael Chai
AYC, meaning “Am Yisrael Chai” (“The people of Israel live”), is a high school club dedicated to supporting and standing with the people of Israel. Your high school students are invited to attend upcoming meetings on 2/28, 3/14, 3/28, 4/11, and 4/25. Contact Rachel Leightman with any questions.
 
✂️ International Student Club Meeting  |  Feb 28
Unleash your creativity with paper-cutting! High school students are invited to join the International Club’s activity on Friday 02/28 at lunchtime (12:35-1:25pm) in room 215. Learn cultural techniques, craft your designs, and connect with others. All materials are provided—no experience needed! ✂️ Celebrate global artistry together with us!
 
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🎭 And Then There Were None
For those who don’t like happy endings… A hilariously melodramatic murder mystery!
Join us for a thrilling performance of Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None, a classic whodunit packed with suspense, twists, and dark humor. Ten strangers, each hiding a secret, are lured to a remote island—only to find themselves caught in a deadly game of justice. Please note: This show may not be suitable for young children. Parental guidance is recommended.
📅 March 6 & 7 at 7 PM
📅 March 8 at 2 PM
 
🎨 Spring Arts Showcase  |  April 25
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of creativity at the Spring Arts Showcase! This school-wide event highlights the incredible talents of our students across all grades, featuring an inspiring collection of artistic expression, including drawings, paintings, and sculptures, along with captivating theatre performances and musical showcases.
TRS will have an Early Release on April 25th with classes dismissing at 12:35p. Aftercare will be available until 6p.
 

 
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🎵  Feb 19 & 20  |  Musical Theatre Auditions for Spring Arts Showcase
🗑️ Feb 26  |  NHS Trash Pickup - 1p
🍿  Mar 6, 7 & 8   |  And Then There Were None (HS Drama)
📕  Mar 7  |  PYP Read Day
🌊  Mar 17 - 21  |  Spring Break
🏫  Apr 7  |  College Info Night  |  6:30p
📝  Apr 16  |  10th Grade Personal Project Student Showcase
✌🏼  Apr 18  |  School Closed - Good Friday
👋🏼  Apr 25  |  Early Dismissal
🎨  Apr 25  |   Spring Art Showcase
🎤  May 7  |  PYP Exhibition  
🎪  May 8  |  TRS Fun Fair
🥞  May 9   |  Preschool Mother's Day Brunch
🪩  May 10  |  high school bash
🍽️  May 10  |  Baccalaureate Banquet
🕺🏼  May 21  |  Last Day of School/Early Dismissal
🎓  May 21  |  K4 Graduation 
👩🏽‍🎓🧑🏻‍🎓  May 23  |  Graduation Ceremony

Upcoming Dates
  • Feb 19 & 20  |  Musical Theatre Auditions for SAS
  • Feb 25  |  3rd Grade Field Trip to Marjorie Kinnan Rawling Park
  • Feb 26  |  NHS Trash Pickup @ 1p
  • Feb 28  |  Kindergarten Field Trip to Cade Museum
  • Mar 1  |  1st Grade Field Trip to SFC Planetarium and Zoo
  • Mar 6, 7 & 8  |  And Then There Were None (HS Drama)
  • Mar 7  |  Read Day (Preschool and PYP) 
Athletic Calendar
  • Feb 19  |  Varsity Boys SIAA Quarterfinals @ 7p
  • Feb 21  |  Boys Baseball Club @5:30 (Diamond Sports Park)
 

 
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