There is LOTS of EXCITING things happening this week !

Do not miss the Weekly Update with all the IMPORTANT Details....

https://ftzumwaltsdmo.edurooms.com/.../weekly-update-9-7-25

~iReady Testing in Reading for ALL Students
~Fundraiser Kick-Off Starts TOMORROW
~PTO Meeting Tuesday, September 9th at 6pm in the LIBRARY (SEE YOU THERE... Child Care Provided by High School NHS Members)
~Early Release Day Wednesday
~AND More....
1 day ago, Rock Creek Elementary
Here is the Weekly Update for The Week of 9/1/25:

https://ftzumwaltsdmo.edurooms.com/engage/rock-creek-rockets/newsletters/weekly-update-9-1-2025

Take a look Rock Creek Families!
7 days ago, Rock Creek Elementary
📢 Rock Creek Families!

Our second newsletter of the year is here! 🎉 Dive in to read about our amazing first week, special shout-outs to our incredible PTO volunteers, school clubs, and tips for connecting with your child about their school day.

Don’t miss out—check it out here: https://ftzumwaltsdmo.edurooms.com/engage/rock-creek-rockets/newsletters/weekly-update-8-24-2025

Let’s keep the positive energy going and celebrate all the ways our Rock Creek community makes this school year amazing! ✨
15 days ago, Rock Creek Elementary
Mrs . Fahnestock, Kindergarten Teacher, plants sunflower seeds in the entry way to Rock Creek with her class each Spring as a lesson. It grew this summer and bloomed in time to welcome our students back to school! 🌻
18 days ago, Rock Creek Elementary
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We had a great night at Meet The Teacher and Supply Drop Off tonight! We are excited to welcome our Rockets back home to school.
25 days ago, Rock Creek Elementary
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☀️ Say hello to Ginger Baust, our new paraprofessional!
She’s a math fan 📊, coffee lover ☕, and early bird 🐦 who’s excited to help our kids grow and learn. When she’s not reading, she’s cheering on her kids at sports—and dreaming of the beaches of Greece 🇬🇷.

Welcome to the #RCEFamily, Ginger! 💛 #StaffSpotlight
25 days ago, Rock Creek Elementary
Ginger Baust - Paraprofessional
🚨 Staff Spotlight! 🚨
Meet Eileen Bresnahan, our new Library Clerk! 📚
She’s a math-loving, sand volleyball-playing, early bird who runs on pure adrenaline 💪 and the smell of freshly printed paper 😂.

We’re so lucky to have her at Rock Creek! 💛 #RCEFamily #LibraryMagic #StaffSpotlight
about 1 month ago, Rock Creek Elementary
Eileen Bresnahan - Library Clerk
A big thanks to all the families that came for the Rock Creek work night! It was great to get the outdoor classroom cleaned up and do some landscaping! So proud of our school community.
about 1 month ago, Rock Creek Elementary
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Say hello to Ms. Thalie Greer, our new 1st grade teacher! 📚☀️
She’s a sweet tea-loving, literature-appreciating, Rome-dreaming night owl who's excited to learn and grow alongside our students. Welcome to the nest, Ms. Greer! 🦉💚 #StaffSpotlight #WelcomeToRCE
about 1 month ago, Rock Creek Elementary
Thalie Greer - 1st Grade Teacher
Welcome to 2nd grade, Mrs. Ashley Medina! 🦉✨
She’s got 11 years of experience, a love for Leader in Me, and a 100-lb lab named Winnie who steals shoes. Organizer, early riser, concert-goer, caffeine-fueled—and now, Rock Creek powered. 💚💻 #StaffSpotlight #WelcomeToRCE
about 2 months ago, Rock Creek Elementary
Ashley Medina

🎉Big welcome to Mrs. Mackenzie Beckham, our new tech teacher at RCE! From go-kart racer to college softball star, she now brings tech magic (and a little Taylor Swift karaoke) to Rock Creek. We’re thrilled to have her! 💻🐾 #WelcomeToRCE #StaffSpotlight

about 2 months ago, Rock Creek Elementary
Mackenzie Beckham
☀️Staff Spotlight☀️
Say hello to Ms. Paige Fitton, our new 4th grade teacher! Former competitive cheerleader, ELA lover, and full-time bringer of sunshine. She’s living her dream with her very own classroom—welcome to RCE, Paige! 💙📚 #NewTeacher #RockCreekRocks
about 2 months ago, Rock Creek Elementary
Paige Fitton:  4th Grade Teacher
🚨Staff Spotlight!🚨
Meet Ms. Libby Schuman, our new 5th Grade Math, Science & SS teacher! She’s a dog lover, swim coach, and early bird who starts each day with coffee & positivity. Welcome to Rock Creek, Ms. Schuman—we're so glad you're here! 💙🐾 #NewTeacher #RockCreekRocks
2 months ago, Rock Creek Elementary
Libby Schuman
🚨Staff Spotlight!🚨
Say hello to Ms. Madisyn Vandegriffe, our new 5th Grade Math, Science & SS teacher! She's a cat lover, early riser (4:30 AM gym—wow!), and a big fan of Gushers & lobster rolls. Welcome to the Rock Creek fam, Ms. V! 💙📚 #RockCreekRocks #NewStaffWelcome
2 months ago, Rock Creek Elementary
Madisyn Vandegriffe
🚨Staff Spotlight!🚨
Meet Mr. Matthew Everett, our new 5th Grade ELA teacher! He’s a vintage toy collector, Elvis karaoke star, and Toy Story dad. Excited to welcome him (plus wife McKenna & son Jameson) to the Rock Creek family! 💙📚 #RockCreekRocks #NewStaffWelcome
2 months ago, Rock Creek Elementary
Welcome Matthew Everett!
💪✨ While most of us are enjoying a slower summer pace, our amazing custodial team is hard at work—scrubbing, waxing, and deep cleaning every corner of our school! Their behind-the-scenes magic transforms classrooms into shiny, fresh spaces ready for students and staff to return.
2 months ago, Rock Creek Elementary
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It's official! Congratulations to the West High Class of 2025! 📸CJ, EA, DM, HL
4 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
grads in caps and gowns high-five elementary students during clap out
Class of 2025 on middle school bleachers
Grads in caps and gowns walk middle school halls for clap out
Graduate in cap and gown hugs former teacher
The K-2 Team is READY to ENGAGE in new learning today as we adopt the new Amplify CKLA Curriculum resource for next school year!
5 months ago, Rock Creek Elementary
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Donuts with Grown-Ups!! Come one, come all to RCE to enjoy some tasty donuts and shop the spring book fair! RSVPS due by April 14th!
5 months ago, Hanah Poettgen
Donuts with Grown-ups! Please join us at Rock Creek for a donut and shop the spring book fair. April 29th at 8:00am. RSVP below by April 14th and return to the office with number of guests.
Welcome back! We are ready for the fourth quarter! It's an A day at middle and high schools and a D day at elementary. Remember: Click menu, then dining on your school website or in our app to see today's menu.
5 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Welcome Back: Monday, March 31 is an A Day at MS & HS, a D Day at ELEM