We're back and it feels so good! Seeing your kids walk onto campus this week, full of energy and ready to dive into a new year, is exactly what we've been looking forward to all summer.

 

This weekly update will keep you in the loop with important details, helpful reminders, and upcoming dates. You'll find those in the middle of this email, and a quick list of what's ahead at the bottom.

 

As always, you can revisit past updates anytime by checking the Current Families tab on The Rock School website under the Weekly Email Archive section.

To access your student's account in Toddle, head to web.toddleapp.com and click Sign In, then select Family Account. From there, choose to sign in with either Email/Phone number or Google. Important: make sure you use the same email address you have on file with FACTS, or the login won't work!

 

If you sign in with Email/Phone number, you'll receive a one-time passcode (OTP) to enter before you can access your student's account.

 

If you run into any trouble logging in, reach out and we'll help you get sorted.

 

Toddle is our school's learning management platform, and it's where you'll go to stay connected to your student's day-to-day progress. Through Toddle, you can see portfolios, progress reports and teacher messaging, all in one place. We're also moving behavior notifications over to Toddle, so that will be another thing you can expect to find there going forward.

We take digital safety seriously! As your students get older, they gain access to more technology for school purposes.  We partner with the parents to make sure our students stay safe.  Take a moment and read this letter detailing The Rock School's approach to digital safety, and why we use Bark for Schools.

At The Rock School, our Athletics Program is built to nurture the whole student, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. We emphasize GRIT (growth, resilience, integrity and tenacity), qualities we want to see grow in the classroom, on the court or field, and everywhere in between.

 

We're also excited to share that TRS Athletics is now part of the FHSAA (Florida High School Athletic Association)! Along with this comes some updates to our athlete clearance process. Please visit therockathletics.school/clearance to find the forms you'll need to get your student cleared to play.

 

🏈 Co-Ed Elementary Flag Football - Registration open now through August 11!

 

🏀 Co-Ed Elementary Basketball - Registration open now through November 17!

 

 

 

Middle School Soccer Tryouts are August 10 and 11! To try out, students need to complete the EL2 and EL3 forms (please bring a hard copy to tryouts). Middle school students do not need an EKG to try out. Before officially joining the team, a completed participation packet, including a new annual physical, must be submitted. You can find all TRS forms and links to the EL2 and EL3 forms at therockathletics.school/clearance.

 

Submitting an Athletic Clearance In Home Campus:

Play Club is The Rock School's afternoon wraparound care program for elementary and middle school students. Led by many of the same caring staff who serve students during the school day, Play Club provides a safe and engaging environment where students can unwind, build friendships, complete homework, and participate in enriching activities. Our goal is to extend the school day with the same commitment to the Christ-centered vision that students and families experience throughout the school day. Check out the full details for Play Club here, for both PYP (K-5) and MYP (6-8) students, including pick-up procedures and cost. If your student is participating in Play Club, there is no registration or paperwork needed!  It's a seamless transition from school to Play Club.

 

We'll be using the BAND App for all Play Club parent communication going forward, including updates on rainy day plans or schedule changes. Please join the BAND group for your student's grade level:

PYP (K-5): Join PYP Play Club BAND App Group
MYP (6-8): Join MYP Play Club BAND App Group

We’re looking for a few amazing TRS parents to help in the Collabatory this year! If you’re available before school, during lunch, or after school, we’d love to have your support. Whether you can commit to a regular time slot or just help occasionally, your presence makes a big difference in keeping the space running smoothly and helping students thrive. Submit your availability here! 

 

The Collab menu just got a refresh! Here's what's on the menu each week, and can be purchased with cash, card or card on file:

Monday: Burger, Pizza, Tots
Tuesday: Pulled Pork Sandwich, Burger, Tots
Wednesday: Burger, Pizza, Tots
Thursday: Meatball Sub, Burger, Tots
Friday: Wings, Burger, Tots

 

Every day: Chicken Caesar Wrap, Chicken Salad Wrap, Presto Chicken Sandwich, Turkey and Cheese Sub (hot or cold), Fresh Fruit, Ramen, Chips

 

❗️New this year: Breakfast Burrito with sausage, egg and cheese, along with the Meatball Sub, Pulled Pork Sandwich and Turkey and Cheese Sub (now available hot or cold)!

 

🍔 School Lunches - We will have the same vendors for school lunch ordering this year. We use Boonli for student lunches.  You can review the ordering system by clicking this link!