Rock Creek Elementary School

ROCK CREEK — Let’s do it again!

Last year, we brought in the most turkeys out of ALL Fort Zumwalt elementary schools during the No Hunger Holiday Turkey Drive! 🥇 Way to go, Rock Creek!

This year, we’re setting a big goal: 125 turkeys to help families right here in our own community. We know this holiday season is especially hard for many, and we can make a real difference together.

Here’s how you can help:
💵 Bring in CASH donations: November 10–14
🦃 Bring in FROZEN TURKEYS: November 19

If we hit our goal… every student will enjoy:
🎉 Pajama Day
☀️ Extra Recess
🦃 And… Dr. Dierker & Mrs. McCoy dancing in Turkey Costumes!

PLUS — the grade level that brings in the most will earn a Movie & Snack Party!

Let’s fill those freezers and show the community what Rock Creek pride looks like! 💙💛

#RockCreekStrong #NoHungerHoliday #TurkeyDrive2025

Do Not Miss The Weekly Update: https://ftzumwaltsdmo.edurooms.com/engage/rock-creek-rockets/newsletters/weekly-update-10-26-2025

Our Rock Creek Staff got to enjoy FREE coffee beverages from Travelin' Toms Coffee Truck thanks to our Wellbeats Team Members that worked hard to EARN the most points in the whole district! Go Rock Creek! #gowellness

This morning our Leader in Me Staff Action Teams were busy planning events, fun, and learning for students, staff, and families! We have the best crew around!

Read the RCE Weekly Update (Critical Information Here): https://ftzumwaltsdmo.edurooms.com/engage/rock-creek-rockets/newsletters/weekly-update-10-19-2025

Rock Creek Weekly Update is Live

Check out this week’s newsletter to see all the latest happenings at Rock Creek, from celebrating our amazing custodians to ways you can support your little leader at home.

Read it here: https://ftzumwaltsdmo.edurooms.com/engage/rock-creek-rockets/newsletters/weekly-update-10-5-2025

#RocketPride #LeaderInMe #RockCreekElementary

Grade level teams were looking at data and determining grade level walk to intervention plans in Reading today to ensure we are addressing skills and pushing all kids forward.

Our teachers were hard at work understanding proficiency of essential math standards for Rock Creek! We always want to ensure we are pushing all kids to meet the learning standards!

Here is the Weekly Update! You will not want to miss this IMPORTANT Sign-Up! :-) Have a GREAT SUNDAY!

https://ftzumwaltsdmo.edurooms.com/engage/rock-creek-rockets/newsletters/weekly-update-9-21-25

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....

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!

📢 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! ✨

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! 🌻

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.

☀️ 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

🚨 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

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.

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

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