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November 5

Admission & Enrollment FAQs
We’ve had a few questions about tuition, re-enrollment, and financial aid – Admissions season has JUST begun, but here’s what you need to know right now:
We’ll send a more detailed email soon with everything you’ll need for re-enrollment and financial aid.

Winter Arts Showcase
December 11  |  4p 
Join us for a special evening celebrating our students’ creativity at The Winter Arts Showcase — a smaller but similarly designed event to our Spring Arts Showcase. Concessions and dinner options will be available starting at 4p, and we’ll finish the night with a sweet Christmas dessert celebration after the performances.

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Announcements
 
📈 Progress Reports
Progress Reports will be delivered today.  Look for an email and Toddle notification once they are posted. Please contact your child's teacher or program directors with questions or concerns.
 
✏️ 8th Grade High School Preview Parent Sessions  |  Nov 10
We want our families to feel confident and excited about what high school looks like at The Rock School! Join us for a Parent Preview Session to learn more about academics, student life, and what to expect in the next chapter.
  • Zoom: Monday, Nov 10 at 12:00 PM
  • In Person: Monday, Nov 10 at 6:00 PM in the Auditorium
 
✈️ 2027 DC Trip Interest Meeting  |  Nov 10
Parents of current 7th grade students: Join us Monday, November 10, at 5:30p in the Lunchroom to hear about your student's opportunity to tour Washington, DC, in the Spring of 2027.
 
📸 Make Up & Class Photos  |  Nov 11
Preschool and Elementary students will take a class picture with their teacher on Tuesday, November 11th. Make Up Pictures are also available on this day to any students and staff who missed the first picture day or would like a retake.
  • Class Picture orders can be placed at www.strawbridge.net with code FM471033. (Preschool & Elementary students only)
  • Make Up Picture orders can be placed at www.strawbridge.net with the code included on your proofs.
🍁 Fall-ing for our Faculty  |  Nov 14
We’re excited to share that on Friday, November 14th, from 7:30–8:30 AM, the PTO be providing a catered breakfast from The Paper Bag Deli for our school faculty.
If you’d like to contribute toward this event, the PTO is accepting financial donations through Venmo @TheRockLions (please include “PTO” in the memo).
We’re so grateful for your partnership and support!  ––>  Sign up Here
 
✏️ 8th Grade High School Preview Student Lunch  |  Nov 14
8th grade students are invited to our High School Preview Lunch on Friday, Nov 14 in the Auditorium. Come hear from staff and students about what makes high school at TRS great, and enjoy free pizza! Students can RSVP with Mrs. Basford this week when she stops by class with the sign-up sheet.
 
🎭 From Page to Stage: A Night of Student-Created Theatre  |  Nov 14 & 15
Join us for an evening of creativity and talent as TRS students bring their own stories to life! Enjoy two original one-act plays — written, directed, and performed entirely by our students.
Friday, Nov 14 at 7p
Saturday, Nov 15 at 2p
TRS Auditorium | Free Admission
 
♟️ Chess Club Interest Form
We’ve had an amazing response to Chess Club and have outgrown our space! To help both groups grow, we’re planning to separate Elementary and Middle/High School Chess Clubs. If your child is interested, please fill out this quick questionnaire so we can find the best schedule for everyone. We’ll share details soon, but for now, Chess Club will continue meeting on Tuesdays after school.
 
🏐 Night of Joy Donations Update
We’re so thankful for the incredible generosity of our TRS community! Because of your support for Volleyball’s Night of Joy fundraiser, we were able to bless the Rollins family with a check for $16,000 - the largest amount ever raised at this event. What a beautiful display of God’s goodness through our community!
 
 

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🦃  Nov 24-28  |  Thanksgiving Break
📚  Dec 8-12  |  Book Fair
❄️  Dec 11  |  Winter Arts Showcase
🎄  Dec 15  |  Christmas Dress Down Day
🎉  Dec 18  |  Last Day of Semester
(3:05 Dismissal / Play Club and Preschool close 6p)  
⭐️  Dec 18  |  Neon Night at the basketball games  
👩🏻‍🏫  Dec 19  |  Teacher Work Day (No Classes / Preschool Closed)
👩🏻‍🏫  Jan 5  |  Teacher Work Day  (No Classes / Preschool Closed)
✏️  Jan 6  |  Classes Resume, Preschool Opens

Upcoming Dates
Nov 6  |  8th Grade Field Trip to Canyons
Nov 11  |  Makeup/Class Picture Day
Nov 11  |  7th Grade Field Trip to Camp Kalaqua
Nov 12  |  1st Grade Field Trip to The Bryer Patch
Nov 13  |  Field Trip - Hadestown Production @ Philips Center
Nov 14  |  PTO Teacher Appreciation Breakfast  |  7:30a
Nov 14  |  TRS Theatre Night of One Acts  |  7p
Nov 15  |  TRS Theatre Night of One Acts  |  2p
Athletic Dates
Nov 6  |  JV Basketball vs. BCAT - Black, 4p  |  V Basketball vs. BCAT - Black, 5:30p  |  National Basketball vs. SCA, 7p
Nov 11  |  JV Basketball vs. DME Academy, 5:30p  |  NB vs. DME, 7p
Nov 12  |  Senior Signing, 1p
Nov 13  |  JV Basketball vs. Academy of Central Florida, 5:30p  |  V Basketball      vs. Academy of Central Florida, 7p
Nov 14  |  MSGJV vs. Dunnellon Christian, 4:30p  |  MSBV vs. Dunnellon Christian, 6:30p

 
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